News from around the NBA 2025-2026

[Chaplin]

He wasn't. He played 26 games for the Bulls this season. He was waived on February 1st.

Ah, thanks.

And, what the hell are the Bulls doing?

 

[Adrian]

Hoop Central
@TheHoopCentral
·

Ime Udoka asked about Alperen Sengun getting hunted on defense in pick and rolls over the last 2 games:

"It's been the case since I've been here. So no different there."

 

[Adrian]

Dave McMenamin
@mcten
·
1h
There is some initial optimism that Luka Doncic is not dealing with a major issue with his left hamstring, however the Lakers star is doubtful to play Saturday against the Golden State Warriors, sources told ESPN

 

[Adrian]

Legion Hoops
@LegionHoops
·
25m
Sacramento will not buy out DeMar DeRozan or any other veteran’s contract, per
@brettsiegelNBA
.

The Kings are paying $156 million this year to Zach LaVine, Domantas Sabonis, DeMar DeRozan, Malik Monk, and DeAndre Hunter… they have 12 wins this season.

 

[Hoop Head]

Legion Hoops
@LegionHoops
·
25m
Sacramento will not buy out DeMar DeRozan or any other veteran’s contract, per
@brettsiegelNBA
.

The Kings are paying $156 million this year to Zach LaVine, Domantas Sabonis, DeMar DeRozan, Malik Monk, and DeAndre Hunter… they have 12 wins this season.

Like the Fresh Value version of the KD Suns. Feel bad for Domantas. He went from a good team with Fox that was in the top half of the West to that.

 

[Mainstreet]

More about Luka Doncic injury.

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[Mainstreet]

Talk about potential salary. Giannis will become eligible to sign a 4 year, $275 million extension with the Bucks.

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[Adrian]

Chris Haynes
@ChrisBHaynes
·
8h
BREAKING: Washington Wizards star Anthony Davis (hand, groin) expected to sit out the remainder of the season to fully get healthy for the 2026-27 season, league sources tell me.

 

[Chaplin]

Chris Haynes
@ChrisBHaynes
·
8h
BREAKING: Washington Wizards star Anthony Davis (hand, groin) expected to sit out the remainder of the season to fully get healthy for the 2026-27 season, league sources tell me.

I.e., AD told the Wizards he doesn't want to play for them. lol

 

[Adrian]

Underdog NBA


@UnderdogNBA
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Hornets, Bulls amend Coby White trade after White's physical revealed left calf injury that will cause him to miss time, per @FredKatz.Hornets now sending 2 second-round picks to Bulls instead of 3.

 

[Adrian]

Fullcourtpass

@Fullcourtpass
·
37m


The Milwaukee Bucks are the one team who have had interest in Cam Thomas all along, per @JakeLFischer

 

[Mainstreet]

The Warriors reportedly have interest in adding Lonzo Ball.

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[Mainstreet]

It's all about prorating contracts... when to sign players to stay under the salary cap.

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[Mainstreet]

I see Amir Coffey is getting some love so it looks like he will be staying.

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[Adrian]

Underdog NBA

@UnderdogNBA
·
1h
2026 Slam Dunk Contest participants:

Jaxson Hayes
Carter Bryant
Keshad Johnson
Jase Richardson

 

[Adrian]

Keith Smith
@KeithSmithNBA
·
1h
Players who are set to clear waivers today, unless claimed:

Lonzo Ball
Chris Boucher
Mike Conley
Pat Connaughton
Haywood Highsmith
Georges Niang
Mason Plumlee
Duop Reath

Other players waived after the deadline will clear waivers on Sunday.

 

[Superbone]

I see Amir Coffey is getting some love so it looks like he will be staying.

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I hope we get the caffeinated (Clippers) version.

 

[Adrian]

Legion Hoops
@LegionHoops
·
39m
The Wizards’ top 7 paid players are all out:

Anthony Davis
Trae Young
Alex Sarr
Tre Johnson
Bilal Coulibaly
Jaden Hardy
D’Angelo Russell

90% of their payroll is sidelined. (
@hoopshype
)

 

[Adrian]

Shams Charania
@ShamsCharania
·
40m
Houston Rockets' Alperen Sengun replaced Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander on the World team for the 2026 NBA All-Star Game.

 

[Adrian]

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Underdog NBA

@UnderdogNBA
·
49m
Shams: Jayson Tatum (Achilles) has started controlled 5-on-5 scrimmaging against coaches.

 

[BooksOrangePlanet]

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Underdog NBA

@UnderdogNBA
·
49m
Shams: Jayson Tatum (Achilles) has started controlled 5-on-5 scrimmaging against coaches.

wow that was fast

 

[Adrian]

Yahoo Sports

@YahooSports
·
2h
D’Angelo Russell is not going to report to the Wizards until leadership assesses “what’s best for him and us in our future,” GM Will Dawkins announced.

Russell was a part of the Anthony Davis trade from Dallas.

 

[Adrian]

Shams Charania

@ShamsCharania
·
1h


Free agent guard Cam Thomas has agreed to a deal with the Milwaukee Bucks, his agent Tony Ronzone of Wasserman tells ESPN. Thomas, 24, averaged 21.4 points per game over the last three seasons with the Nets.

 

[Adrian]

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[Adrian]

Jake


@playoffjake
·
5h



BREAKING: The Lakers are considering waiving G Bronny James to utilize their 15th roster spot in the buyout market.They are reportedly weighing their options due to the fact they do not want to make LeBron upset with this move. Bronny would be re-signed to the g-league team.