NBA 2025/2026 Basketball

8.1.26 Atlanta Hawks: Transfers

The Atlanta Hawks have agreed to trade four-time All-Star Trae Young to the Washington Wizards for CJ McCollum and Corey Kispert, ending Young's seven-plus seasons as the face of the franchise. The move sends the 27-year-old to his preferred destination in Washington, where he becomes the Wizards' lead guard and a centerpiece of their rebuilding effort. The trade also clears significant cap space for Washington and reunites Young with executive Travis Schlenk, who originally brought him to Atlanta in 2018.

8.1.26 Los Angeles Lakers: Injuries

LeBron James did not play in the Los Angeles Lakers' 107-91 loss to the San Antonio Spurs after being ruled out shortly before tipoff because of left foot joint arthritis and right sciatica. The 41-year-old continues to have his availability closely managed and has not played in back-to-back games since returning from a 14-game absence earlier this season.

7.1.26 Atlanta Hawks: Transfers

The Atlanta Hawks and four-time All-Star Trae Young are collaborating with his agents on finding a potential trade, with discussions described as positive and ongoing. Young, who has $95 million remaining over this season and next with a player option, has been sidelined by leg injuries and has played just 10 games this year. As Atlanta shows improved results without him and younger players emerge, the franchise appears positioned to move into a new era while exploring options for its longtime star.

7.1.26 Cleveland Cavaliers: Injuries

Cleveland Cavaliers forward Max Strus will miss at least another month as he continues to recover from surgery on a broken left foot. A recent evaluation showed the fracture needs more time to heal than initially expected, delaying his return to basketball activities.

6.1.26 Los Angeles Clippers: Injuries

James Harden did not play for the LA Clippers in their 103-102 victory over the Golden State Warriors due to stiffness in his right shoulder. The 36-year-old guard went through warmups before being ruled out, marking just his third missed game of the season. Coach Tyronn Lue cited overall body fatigue, noting Harden's increased offensive responsibility during Kawhi Leonard's absence earlier in the season.

5.1.26 Los Angeles Clippers: Injuries

LA Clippers forward Derrick Jones Jr. has been diagnosed with a Grade 2 sprain of his right MCL and will be reevaluated in six weeks. The injury occurred in Saturday's loss to the Boston Celtics and comes just four games into Jones' return from a previous MCL sprain in the same knee that sidelined him for more than a month. His return had aligned with a six-game winning streak for the Clippers, which ended against Boston.

28.12.25 San Antonio Spurs

Victor Wembanyama made his first start since mid-November and scored a game-high 32 points, but the San Antonio Spurs fell 127-114 to the Utah Jazz, snapping their eight-game winning streak. Lauri Markkanen and Keyonte George led Utah's strong shooting performance as San Antonio suffered its largest home loss of the season.

17.12.25 New York Knicks

The New York Knicks clinched the NBA Cup with a 124-113 comeback win over the San Antonio Spurs, valuing the pressure-filled experience as much as the trophy itself. Jalen Brunson, the NBA Cup MVP, led with 25 points and eight assists while highlighting key bench contributions from Tyler Kolek, Mitchell Robinson and Jordan Clarkson. The Knicks erased a 10-point third-quarter deficit behind timely shooting, dominant rebounding and late-game execution, seeing the single-elimination run as a confidence-building step toward future postseason success.