Round 20 delivered some incredible moments, with results directly impacting the NBL ladder and causing movement across the board. With just two rounds remaining – and all of the top five teams still in the hunt for top spot – every game now carries enormous weight.
The NBA announced that the Trail Blazers star will participate despite not playing at all this season after tearing an Achilles.
Damian Lillard isn't expected to play this season while recovering from a ruptured Achilles tendon. But he'll return to a familiar spot at next week's NBA All-Star festivities. The Portland Trail Blazers guard has been invited to participate in the 3-point contest.
Houston's Alperen Sengun will replace injured reigning MVP Shai Gilgeous-Alexander in the NBA All-Star Game and will play for the World team.
Wizards general manager Will Dawkins says he expects Anthony Davis to return to the court this season.
The Big 12 has fined Oklahoma State $50,000 over an anti-Mormon chant directed at BYU during the teams' game Wednesday.
The matchup scheduled for Monday, February 9, 2026, between the Oklahoma City Thunder and the Los Angeles Lakers at Crypto.com Arena, serves as a primary case study for these shifts.
All eyes are on Boston Celtics forward Jayson Tatum as the team quickly approaches the All-Star break. Tatum has reportedly been participating in controlled 5-on-5 scrimmages with coaches, according to ESPN's Shams Charania.
Şengün will join "Team World" under the All-Star Game's new USA vs. the World format.
Jayson Tatum has returned to "controlled" 5-on-5 scrimmaging as he continues his rehab from an Achilles tear, according to Shams Charania of ESPN. "Jayson Tatum has started controlled 5-on-5 scrimmaging with coaches. He has aggressively attacked his rehab at every turn.
Alperen Sengun was named as a replacement for Shai Gilgeous-Alexander for Team World in next week's All-Star Game. Gilgeous-Alexander is out under after the All-Star break with an abdominal strain. Sengun is averaging 20.8 points, 9.4 rebounds, and 6.3 assists on the year.
The NBA announced that Houston Rockets center Alperen Şengün will replace Oklahoma City guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander for the World team in the All-Star Game on February 15.Houston Rockets' Alperen Sengun replaced Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander on the World team for the 2026 NBA All-Star Game.
The new Lakers guard showed his shooting touch and a willingness and ability to make the right play in his debut against the Warriors.
Kevin Willard called out Maryland fans who heckled the Villanova coach throughout Saturday's game at Georgetown.
Grammy Award-winning artist Coco Jones will be the latest to showcase Karl Kani's clothing as she sings before the start of the Super Bowl.
The Milwaukee Bucks forward is partnering with Reddit founder Alexis Ohanian, who paid around £20m for a 10 per cent stake in the club.
The Los Angeles Clippers are converting Kobe Sanders from a two-way contract to a standard NBA deal, sources told Chris Haynes. The contract includes a team option for next season. Sanders, who was selected with the No.
The Utah Jazz signed Blake Hinson to a two-way deal, his agent told Shams Charania. Hinson averaged 21.8 points and 5.8 rebounds for the G League's Rip City Remix. The 26-year-old joins Elijah Harkless and Oscar Tshiebwe as two-way players for the Jazz.
The Los Angeles Lakers signed Kobe Bufkin to a two-year contract on Saturday, sources told Shams Charania of ESPN. The contract includes a team option for the 2026-27 season. Bufkin averaged 24.7 points and 4.4 rebounds for the South Bay Lakers this season.
The Lakers are signing former No. 15 pick Kobe Bufkin to a two-year deal, with a team option for the 2026-27 season, sources told ESPN's Shams Charania.
Nikola Jokic passed Oscar Robertson for the second-most triple-doubles in NBA history with his 182nd during Saturday's win over the Bulls.
James Harden combined with Donovan Mitchell for 58 points in his first game with the Cavaliers, who beat the Kings 132-126.
The red hot Sydney Kings are the team to beat after silencing a rabid South East Melbourne Phoenix crowd to claim an eighth consecutive win.
The James Harden era of the Cleveland Cavaliers began with a close win over one of the worst teams in the NBA on Saturday. The Cavaliers came back to beat the Sacramento Kings, in Harden's debut with the team after a trade deadline move from the Los Angeles Clippers.
Jeremy Fears capped a tumultous week by scoring a game-high 26 points to lead Michigan State to an 85-82 overtime win over Illinois, but his play was called into question again when the Illini accused him of intentionally tripping one of their players.
Seth Trimble made a corner 3-pointer with 0.4 seconds left to lift No. 14 North Carolina past No. 4 Duke 71-68 in a stunning finish.
Duke coach Jon Scheyer said he had staff members "that got punched in the face" as North Carolina fans stormed the court to celebrate a late winning shot in the famed rivalry.
Spurs guard Stephon Castle became the youngest player in NBA history to produce a game with at least 40 points, 12 assists and 12 rebounds.
The Lakers are working with the Dodgers in the hopes of modeling the team's practices and structure after the back-to-back World Series champions.
Warriors GM Mike Dunleavy denied including Draymond Green in trade conversations despite the team's pursuit of Giannis Antetokounmpo.
Porziņģis said the deal came as a "surprise," but once he found out where he was going, he was excited.
Stephen Curry has missed three games for the Golden State Warriors with a knee injury. It sounds like he will be missing at least two more. Warriors head coach Steve Kerr indicated to reporters Saturday that Curry is likely to sit out until after the upcoming All-Star break.
The Atlanta Hawks' newly acquired forward Jonathan Kuminga will miss at least one week while recovering from a left knee bone bruise.
Cameron Johnson is returning from a six-week absence right in time to replace Peyton Watson, who is now sidelined because of a right hamstring strain.
Rockets center Alperen Sengun expressed remorse for calling a female referee a "b----" earlier this week and said he apologized to her after the game.
Cam Johnson is expected to return to the Denver Nuggets' lineup on Saturday against the Chicago Bulls. Johnson returns after missing six weeks due to a knee injury. Johnson is averaging 11.7 points and 3.6 rebounds on the year.
The WNBA's latest CBA proposal includes for the first time some concessions on housing but does not have significant updates to revenue sharing, sources told ESPN on Saturday.
Lakers big man Jaxson Hayes has been suspended for one game for pushing the Wizards mascot before Friday’s road win in Washington.
The NBA did it again. Not by accident, either, so there's no Oops! in that sentence. With apologies to Britney.
AAP. Two days after making a stunning debut for Atlanta, Boomers centre Jock Landale has been dealt his first NBA defeat in Hawks colours.
Syracuse coach Adrian Autry said it was his call to bench Kiyan Anthony, who isn't injured and was available to play, for his team's 72-59 loss at No. 18 Virginia.
The Los Angeles Clippers never engaged in any serious discussions over trading Kawhi Leonard, sources told Chris Haynes of NBA on Prime.
Jalen Duren is set to miss the dunk contest at All-Star weekend due to a knee injury suffered on Thursday. Duren, who also sat out Friday's game against the Knicks due to right knee soreness, will be replaced by Jase Richardson.
Luke Kennard is available to make his Los Angeles Lakers' debut against the Golden State Warriors on Saturday night, the team announced. The Lakers acquired Kennard at Thursday's trade deadline. Kennard is averaging 7.9 points and 2.1 rebounds on the year.
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Jonathan Kuminga was diagnosed with a bone bruise in his left knee and will be re-evaluated after the All-Star break, the Atlanta Hawks announced on Saturday. Kuminga and Buddy Hield were acquired by the Hawks at the trade deadline for Kristaps Porzingis.
Two days after Pat Spencer splashed a career-high six 3-pointers and scored a personal-best 20 points in a 101-97 comeback win on the road against the the Phoenix Suns, the Golden State Warriors converted the 29-year-old, two-way guard to a standard NBA contract for the second straight season.
The Brisbane Bullets battled hard with 25 offensive rebounds for 25 extra shots but Jack McVeigh put up 17 second half points and Andrew Andrews slammed the door with two late three-pointers for Sunday's 81-72 Cairns Taipans win.
Josh King has taken aim at Brian Goorjian, calling out the veteran coach over what he described as “uncalled for” comments directed at Owen Foxwell.
The Warriors are signing two-way guard Pat Spencer to a contract for the rest of the season.
Timberwolves center Rudy Gobert called out his after a loss to the Pelicans and challenged the coaching staff to bench players not giving enough effort.
Anthony Davis dismissed reports suggesting he is unhappy about being traded to the Washington Wizards, calling such characterizations overblown during a Friday phone interview with The Athletic.
The Sydney Kings sent quite the message of their championship aspirations, Kendric Davis put himself deeper into the MVP conversation and they dominated the South East Melbourne Phoenix in the second half to win 114-88. Davis scored a game-high 30 points on 11/18 shooting despite close attention from Phoenix guard Owen Foxwell in a playoff-level encounter at John Cain Arena on Sunday.
The Wizards acquired the 10-time All-Star from the Dallas Mavericks just before this year's NBA trade deadline.
The Los Angeles Clippers signed Dalano Banton to a 10-day contract, sources told Michael Scotto of HoopsHype. The 26-year-old averaged 8.3 points and 2.4 assists last year with the Blazers.
After an 11-year hiatus, the NBA is bringing back the Shooting Stars competition. The All-Star Saturday night contest will feature four teams made up of two current NBA players and one retired player.
Pistons first-time All-Star Jalen Duren is pulling out of the Slam Dunk contest due to a knee injury. He will be replaced by Magic rookie Jase Richardson.
The league has not revealed the participants in the 3-point shooting contest at NBA All-Star Weekend at the Intuit Dome in Inglewood, Calif.
Brad Stevens confirmed that Jayson Tatum "still has a ways to go" in his recovery from a torn Achilles and that the Boston Celtics are not rushing his return. "He's hit a lot of the thresholds, he's doing more and more and will continue to do more and more," Stevens said on Friday.
Milwaukee Bucks head coach Doc Rivers stated that Giannis Antetokounmpo was "getting close" to returning from a calf injury and that the team has no plans of shutting down the star for the season. "He's going to play when he's healthy," Rivers said on Friday. "We just got to make sure he's healthy.
The Golden State Warriors are set to convert Pat Spencer from a two-way deal to a standard NBA contract, sources told Jake Fischer of The People's Insider. Spencer is averaging 5.8 points and 2.9 assists on the year. The Warriors are also expected to sign Lonzo Ball.
The Golden State Warriors converted Pat Spencer from a two-way deal to a standard NBA contract, sources told Jake Fischer of The People's Insider. Spencer is averaging 5.8 points and 2.9 assists on the year. The Warriors are also expected to sign Lonzo Ball.
Indiana Pacers head coach Rick Carlisle said that newly-acquired center Ivica Zubac has been dealing with an ankle injury and won't play until he's fully healthy. "It's kind of yo-yo'd a little bit," Carlisle said on Friday.
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Sunday’s clash between the South East Melbourne Phoenix and Sydney Kings is shaping up to be an absolute blockbuster. Arguably the competition’s two hottest teams will lock horns at John Cain Arena, with the winner claiming top spot on the ladder.
The Los Angeles Lakers are planning a comprehensive front office restructuring modeled after the World Series-winning Los Angeles Dodgers while positioning themselves to pursue Giannis Antetokounmpo in the 2026 offseason.
The Eastern Conference's best team has "the perfect world of both" when it comes to talent and team chemistry coach J.B. Bickerstaff said.
After blowing an 18-point lead to the Pelicans, the Wolves' center called out the overall effort in a shocking loss.
An interesting thing happened while Scoot Henderson missed 51 games recovering from a hamstring injury: He recommitted to his faith.
Since arriving at South East Melbourne, Josh King has guided the Phoenix to an impressive 37-19 record. That includes leading the Heartland club to their first-ever 20-win Hungry Jack’s NBL season, as they currently sit in first spot on the ladder with a 21-9 record.
Mike Wells saw the Adelaide 36ers rediscover their identity on Saturday night, returning to top spot in the NBL with a win in Melbourne that looked far more like the team that had spent much of the season setting the standard.
South East Melbourne Phoenix (2nd) v Sydney Kings (3rd)Sunday, February 8, 2.30pm AEDTJohn Cain Arena How to watchWatch every Sunday game live on ESPN and Channel 10. >> How to watch ESPNTickets>> Ticketing informationHow to follow & live scoresLive scores, stats, breaking news and game highlights are available via the new and improved NBL App.
Brisbane Bullets (10th) v Cairns Taipans (9th)Sunday, February 8, 4.30pm AEDTBrisbane Entertainment CentreHow to watchWatch every Sunday game live on ESPN and Channel 10. >> How to watch ESPNTickets>> Ticketing informationHow to follow & live scoresLive scores, stats, breaking news and game highlights are available via the new and improved NBL App.
Despite their front court being decimated, the New Zealand Breakers flipped the script on Saturday night, forcing the Illawarra Hawks to abandon their size and go small in a courageous win at Spark Arena.
An astounding 28 deals were made in the seven days preceding this year's deadline.
An undermanned New Zealand Breakers have kept their finals hopes alive with a commanding 11-point win over Illawarra Hawks on Saturday.
Our writers discuss the trade deadline, with the steep price Indiana paid for Ivica Zubac causing head scratches.
Luka Doncic is set to miss Saturday night's game against the Golden State Warriors with a left hamstring strain, the Los Angeles Lakers announced on Friday. Doncic, who underwent an MRI, suffered the injury during Thursday's win against the Sixers.
Peyton Watson will miss at least the next four weeks with a hamstring injury, the Denver Nuggets announced on Friday. Watson suffered the injury on Wednesday night against the Knicks. Watson is averaging 21.4 points and 5.3 rebounds per game since the beginning of the year.
Washington Wizards' forward Anthony Davis is expected to miss the rest of the season with hand and groin injuries, sources told Chris Haynes. Davis is looking to be fully healthy by the start of the 2026-27 season.
Josh Giddey’s Chicago Bulls have been dealt a further blow after an already underwhelming trade deadline, with one of the second-round picks they acquired reportedly taken away.
The Perth Wildcats continue to surge at the right time of the season.
St. John's landed its first marquee win of the season Friday night, knocking off No. 3 UConn 81-72 to snap the Huskies' 18-game winning streak in front of an electric crowd at Madison Square Garden.
The WNBA submitted its latest CBA proposal to the union Friday, a source told ESPN, ending a more than six-week wait from the players association for a counter to its last offer.
It appears Anthony Davis will be waiting until next season to make his Washington Wizards debut. The All-Star big man is expected to sit out the rest of the season to get fully healthy for 2026-27, according to Prime Video's Chris Haynes.
Bucks coach Doc Rivers said Giannis Antetokounmpo's return from a strained right calf will come "hopefully sooner than later" and that the team just has to make sure he's healthy.
Lakers star Luka Doncic will miss Saturday's game against the Warriors with a strained left hamstring, but sources told ESPN there is optimism that it is not a major injury.
Ivica Zubac's debut with the Pacers is on hold because of an ankle injury he has been playing through since December, head coach Rick Carlisle said Friday.
The East-leading Detroit Pistons passed on taking a big swing at the trade deadline, opting to lean on their youth and chemistry with the playoffs a little over two months away.
Guard Scotty Pippen Jr. made his season debut for the Memphis Grizzlies on Friday night after undergoing surgery on his left big toe in October.
Grizzlies guard Scotty Pippen Jr. and Trail Blazers guard Scoot Henderson made their season debuts on the same court Friday night.
The Bucks forward is believed to be first basketball player to partner with a prediction-market company.
WNBA players' union president Nneka Ogwumike said significant work remains for the season to start on time, but she remains confident that games will be played in 2026.
The Adelaide 36ers have stopped their recent slide and returned to the top of the NBL and spoiling Melbourne United's homecoming to John Cain Arena with the 87-76 Saturday night win.
Davis wants to have more detailed discussions with the Wizards' braintrust about how it plans to get the franchise to contender level.
Brad Stevens has a message for Jayson Tatum if the injured Celtics star truly wonders whether he would still fit in on the team he led to the 2024 NBA championship: We're better with you.
Bucks star Giannis Antetokounmpo is the first basketball star to join prediction market Kalshi as a shareholder, it was announced Friday.
For the Tasmania JackJumpers, their 114-70 demolition of the Brisbane Bullets was an all-time night in club history.
Alabama's Charles Bediako is expected to play Saturday at Auburn after County Circuit Court Judge Daniel Pruet did not rule immediately following Bediako's lawsuit hearing against the NCAA on Friday.
