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NBA Intel: Trae Young, Anthony Davis, Michael Porter Jr, Ivica Zubac, Pacers, Cavs, Nets, Celtics, Wolves
One month ahead of the NBA trade deadline, HoopsHype has gathered the latest intel on Trae Young, Anthony Davis, Michael Porter, Ivica Zubac, and more
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Sources: Hawks have resisted including Zaccharie Risacher and the Pelicans’ 2026 pick in Anthony Davis talks.
Reporting on teams interested in Trae Young, Ivica Zubac’s trade market, Pacers targets, Cavs, Nets, and Celtics intel on @hoopshypeofficial.bsky.social. www.hoopshype.com/story/sports...
Reporting on teams interested in Trae Young, Ivica Zubac’s trade market, Pacers targets, Cavs, Nets, and Celtics intel on @hoopshypeofficial.bsky.social. www.hoopshype.com/story/sports...
The Chicago Bulls are signing Yuki Kawamura to a two-way contract, league sources told @hoopshypeofficial.bsky.social. Kawamura replaces Trentyn Flowers, who was just waived by Chicago.
January 6, 2026 at 10:16 PM
The Chicago Bulls are signing Yuki Kawamura to a two-way contract, league sources told @hoopshypeofficial.bsky.social. Kawamura replaces Trentyn Flowers, who was just waived by Chicago.
The Chicago Bulls have waived two-way forward Trentyn Flowers, league sources told @hoopshypeofficial.bsky.social.
January 6, 2026 at 10:03 PM
The Chicago Bulls have waived two-way forward Trentyn Flowers, league sources told @hoopshypeofficial.bsky.social.
The Sacramento Kings say forward Keegan Murray has a moderate left ankle sprain, an MRI revealed, and will be re-evaluated in 3-4 weeks. Another tough injury blow to the Kings, who have the league's third-worst record at 8-28.
January 6, 2026 at 8:26 PM
The Sacramento Kings say forward Keegan Murray has a moderate left ankle sprain, an MRI revealed, and will be re-evaluated in 3-4 weeks. Another tough injury blow to the Kings, who have the league's third-worst record at 8-28.
Sources: Hawks have resisted including Zaccharie Risacher and the Pelicans’ 2026 pick in Anthony Davis talks.
Reporting on teams interested in Trae Young, Ivica Zubac’s trade market, Pacers targets, Cavs, Nets, and Celtics intel on @hoopshypeofficial.bsky.social. www.hoopshype.com/story/sports...
Reporting on teams interested in Trae Young, Ivica Zubac’s trade market, Pacers targets, Cavs, Nets, and Celtics intel on @hoopshypeofficial.bsky.social. www.hoopshype.com/story/sports...
NBA Intel: Trae Young, Anthony Davis, Michael Porter Jr, Ivica Zubac, Pacers, Cavs, Nets, Celtics, Wolves
One month ahead of the NBA trade deadline, HoopsHype has gathered the latest intel on Trae Young, Anthony Davis, Michael Porter, Ivica Zubac, and more
www.hoopshype.com
January 6, 2026 at 7:57 PM
Sources: Hawks have resisted including Zaccharie Risacher and the Pelicans’ 2026 pick in Anthony Davis talks.
Reporting on teams interested in Trae Young, Ivica Zubac’s trade market, Pacers targets, Cavs, Nets, and Celtics intel on @hoopshypeofficial.bsky.social. www.hoopshype.com/story/sports...
Reporting on teams interested in Trae Young, Ivica Zubac’s trade market, Pacers targets, Cavs, Nets, and Celtics intel on @hoopshypeofficial.bsky.social. www.hoopshype.com/story/sports...
The Indiana Pacers have waived center Tony Bradley, league sources told @hoopshypeofficial.bsky.social. Bradley was on a non-guaranteed deal with the January 10th deadline looming.
January 5, 2026 at 10:12 PM
The Indiana Pacers have waived center Tony Bradley, league sources told @hoopshypeofficial.bsky.social. Bradley was on a non-guaranteed deal with the January 10th deadline looming.
Indiana Pacers guard Bennedict Mathurin has tried to play through his right thumb sprain for a few weeks but will now need some time to fully heal, league sources told @hoopshypeofficial.bsky.social. Mathurin, who was out for today’s game against the Magic, has averaged a career-high 17.8 points.
January 5, 2026 at 12:11 AM
Indiana Pacers guard Bennedict Mathurin has tried to play through his right thumb sprain for a few weeks but will now need some time to fully heal, league sources told @hoopshypeofficial.bsky.social. Mathurin, who was out for today’s game against the Magic, has averaged a career-high 17.8 points.
The Houston Rockets and Tristen Newton have agreed to a two-way contract, league sources told @hoopshypeofficial.bsky.social. Newton has averaged 26.8 points on 49.4% from the field and 37.6% from 3-point range, 7.7 assists, 4.9 rebounds, and 1.7 steals with Iowa Wolves in the G League this season.
January 3, 2026 at 9:28 PM
The Houston Rockets and Tristen Newton have agreed to a two-way contract, league sources told @hoopshypeofficial.bsky.social. Newton has averaged 26.8 points on 49.4% from the field and 37.6% from 3-point range, 7.7 assists, 4.9 rebounds, and 1.7 steals with Iowa Wolves in the G League this season.
Detroit Pistons center Jalen Duren (right ankle sprain) will not travel with the team to Cleveland and will be re-evaluated in one week.
Pistons forward Tobias Harris (left hip sprain) will also not travel with the team to Cleveland and will be re-evaluated in two weeks.
Pistons forward Tobias Harris (left hip sprain) will also not travel with the team to Cleveland and will be re-evaluated in two weeks.
January 3, 2026 at 6:56 PM
Detroit Pistons center Jalen Duren (right ankle sprain) will not travel with the team to Cleveland and will be re-evaluated in one week.
Pistons forward Tobias Harris (left hip sprain) will also not travel with the team to Cleveland and will be re-evaluated in two weeks.
Pistons forward Tobias Harris (left hip sprain) will also not travel with the team to Cleveland and will be re-evaluated in two weeks.
Kevin Durant on Cam Thomas: “I feel like Cam has a bright future. It just takes somebody to believe in his talent and his skill… Hopefully, somebody takes a chance on Cam and gives him what he deserves and puts the ball in his hands and builds around him and lets him grow into a player.”
January 2, 2026 at 2:31 AM
Kevin Durant on Cam Thomas: “I feel like Cam has a bright future. It just takes somebody to believe in his talent and his skill… Hopefully, somebody takes a chance on Cam and gives him what he deserves and puts the ball in his hands and builds around him and lets him grow into a player.”
Portland Trail Blazers guard Scoot Henderson has initiated non-contact, on-court basketball activities as he advances to the next phase of rehabilitation for his left hamstring and will be re-evaluated in two weeks.
January 1, 2026 at 7:15 PM
Portland Trail Blazers guard Scoot Henderson has initiated non-contact, on-court basketball activities as he advances to the next phase of rehabilitation for his left hamstring and will be re-evaluated in two weeks.
Chicago Bulls say guard Josh Giddey has a left hamstring strain and will be re-evaluated in two weeks.
Bulls guard Coby White has right calf tightness and will be re-evaluated in one week.
Bulls center Zach Collins has a right toe sprain and will be re-evaluated in 10 days.
Bulls guard Coby White has right calf tightness and will be re-evaluated in one week.
Bulls center Zach Collins has a right toe sprain and will be re-evaluated in 10 days.
December 31, 2025 at 6:55 PM
Chicago Bulls say guard Josh Giddey has a left hamstring strain and will be re-evaluated in two weeks.
Bulls guard Coby White has right calf tightness and will be re-evaluated in one week.
Bulls center Zach Collins has a right toe sprain and will be re-evaluated in 10 days.
Bulls guard Coby White has right calf tightness and will be re-evaluated in one week.
Bulls center Zach Collins has a right toe sprain and will be re-evaluated in 10 days.
The Atlanta Hawks and RayJ Dennis have agreed to a two-way deal, league sources told @hoopshypeofficial.bsky.social. Dennis has averaged 4.6 points and 1.9 assists in 12.3 minutes during 14 combined NBA games with the Indiana Pacers and Los Angeles Clippers this season.
December 31, 2025 at 2:48 PM
The Atlanta Hawks and RayJ Dennis have agreed to a two-way deal, league sources told @hoopshypeofficial.bsky.social. Dennis has averaged 4.6 points and 1.9 assists in 12.3 minutes during 14 combined NBA games with the Indiana Pacers and Los Angeles Clippers this season.
Nikola Jokić will be re-evaluated in four weeks after suffering a hyperextended left knee against the Miami Heat last night, team says. Denver has dealt with several injuries this season, including Aaron Gordon, Cam Johnson, and Christian Braun. Nuggets are now missing four of their five starters.
December 30, 2025 at 4:39 PM
Nikola Jokić will be re-evaluated in four weeks after suffering a hyperextended left knee against the Miami Heat last night, team says. Denver has dealt with several injuries this season, including Aaron Gordon, Cam Johnson, and Christian Braun. Nuggets are now missing four of their five starters.
Toronto Raptors center Jakob Poeltl will be re-evaluated in a week. Poeltl, who’s been managing ongoing back issues, is in the midst of completing a program of intensive rehabilitation and strengthening, team says.
December 29, 2025 at 10:01 PM
Toronto Raptors center Jakob Poeltl will be re-evaluated in a week. Poeltl, who’s been managing ongoing back issues, is in the midst of completing a program of intensive rehabilitation and strengthening, team says.
ICYMI: Here’s what I recently reported about Giannis Antetokounmpo on Sportsnet: “I’ve spoken to plenty of GMs that would love to have Giannis and have tried to talk to Bucks GM Jon Horst about acquiring him, and quite frankly, he’s not going anywhere they’ve been telling me.”
December 29, 2025 at 6:08 PM
ICYMI: Here’s what I recently reported about Giannis Antetokounmpo on Sportsnet: “I’ve spoken to plenty of GMs that would love to have Giannis and have tried to talk to Bucks GM Jon Horst about acquiring him, and quite frankly, he’s not going anywhere they’ve been telling me.”
The Los Angeles Clippers will waive two-way guard RayJ Dennis to make room for the addition of TyTy Washington on a two-way deal, league sources said.
The Los Angeles Clippers plan to sign TyTy Washington to a two-way contract, league sources told HoopsHype. Washington has averaged 17.9 points on 46.5% shooting overall and 41.1% from 3-point range, 5.9 assists, 4.6 rebounds, and 1.5 steals for the San Diego Clippers (G League).
December 28, 2025 at 1:37 AM
The Los Angeles Clippers will waive two-way guard RayJ Dennis to make room for the addition of TyTy Washington on a two-way deal, league sources said.
The Los Angeles Clippers plan to sign TyTy Washington to a two-way contract, league sources told HoopsHype. Washington has averaged 17.9 points on 46.5% shooting overall and 41.1% from 3-point range, 5.9 assists, 4.6 rebounds, and 1.5 steals for the San Diego Clippers (G League).
December 28, 2025 at 1:35 AM
The Los Angeles Clippers plan to sign TyTy Washington to a two-way contract, league sources told HoopsHype. Washington has averaged 17.9 points on 46.5% shooting overall and 41.1% from 3-point range, 5.9 assists, 4.6 rebounds, and 1.5 steals for the San Diego Clippers (G League).
Los Angeles Lakers say Austin Reaves has been diagnosed with a grade 2 left gastrocnemius strain and will be re-evaluated in approximately four weeks.
December 27, 2025 at 1:45 AM
Los Angeles Lakers say Austin Reaves has been diagnosed with a grade 2 left gastrocnemius strain and will be re-evaluated in approximately four weeks.
Charlotte Hornets rookie sensation Kon Knueppel left tonight’s game against the Orlando Magic with a right ankle injury. He’s out for the rest of the game. Entering the game, Knueppel has averaged 19.4 points, including shooting 42% from 3-point range, 5.2 rebounds and 3.5 assists.
December 27, 2025 at 1:35 AM
Charlotte Hornets rookie sensation Kon Knueppel left tonight’s game against the Orlando Magic with a right ankle injury. He’s out for the rest of the game. Entering the game, Knueppel has averaged 19.4 points, including shooting 42% from 3-point range, 5.2 rebounds and 3.5 assists.
Sacramento Kings forward Keegan Murray suffered a mild calf strain, an MRI revealed, and will be re-evaluated in one week.
December 27, 2025 at 12:57 AM
Sacramento Kings forward Keegan Murray suffered a mild calf strain, an MRI revealed, and will be re-evaluated in one week.
Brooklyn Nets guard Cam Thomas will make his return tomorrow night against the Minnesota Timberwolves, coach Jordi Fernandez says. Thomas, who’s missed the past 20 games, has averaged 21.4 points in eight games played this season.
December 26, 2025 at 5:48 PM
Brooklyn Nets guard Cam Thomas will make his return tomorrow night against the Minnesota Timberwolves, coach Jordi Fernandez says. Thomas, who’s missed the past 20 games, has averaged 21.4 points in eight games played this season.
JUST IN: Denver Nuggets forward Cam Johnson had an MRI, which revealed a bone bruise and no structural damage, sources told @hoopshypeofficial.bsky.social. Prior to his injury yesterday, Johnson averaged 15 points on 50.6% shooting from the field and 51.8% from 3-point range in his last 16 games.
December 24, 2025 at 8:02 PM
JUST IN: Denver Nuggets forward Cam Johnson had an MRI, which revealed a bone bruise and no structural damage, sources told @hoopshypeofficial.bsky.social. Prior to his injury yesterday, Johnson averaged 15 points on 50.6% shooting from the field and 51.8% from 3-point range in his last 16 games.
Reporting on where things stand for the Cleveland Cavaliers, including teams checking in on Darius Garland and Jarrett Allen, and even shooting their shot for Donovan Mitchell, with hosts @blakemurphy.bsky.social and @mattbonner.bsky.social on @sportsnet590thefan.bsky.social and SportsNet.
December 23, 2025 at 5:44 PM
Reporting on where things stand for the Cleveland Cavaliers, including teams checking in on Darius Garland and Jarrett Allen, and even shooting their shot for Donovan Mitchell, with hosts @blakemurphy.bsky.social and @mattbonner.bsky.social on @sportsnet590thefan.bsky.social and SportsNet.
Reporting on trade talks between the Phoenix Suns and Toronto Raptors, which involved Nick Richards for Ochai Agbaji and second-round pick(s), plus how Toronto can get below the luxury tax line with @blakemurphy.bsky.social and @mattbonner.bsky.social on @sportsnet590thefan.bsky.social and SportsNet
December 23, 2025 at 4:57 PM
Reporting on trade talks between the Phoenix Suns and Toronto Raptors, which involved Nick Richards for Ochai Agbaji and second-round pick(s), plus how Toronto can get below the luxury tax line with @blakemurphy.bsky.social and @mattbonner.bsky.social on @sportsnet590thefan.bsky.social and SportsNet
Atlanta Hawks center N’Faly Dante will have surgery in January to repair a torn ACL in his right knee, which he suffered during the NBA G League Winter Showcase, and will miss the remainder of the 2025-26 season.
December 23, 2025 at 4:07 PM
Atlanta Hawks center N’Faly Dante will have surgery in January to repair a torn ACL in his right knee, which he suffered during the NBA G League Winter Showcase, and will miss the remainder of the 2025-26 season.