Steve Kerr: “We’re being divided by media for-profit, by misinformation…It is a confusing time to be alive and be an American.”
[Highlight] Minnesota holds a moment of silence for Alex Pretti, interrupted by multiple fans expressing their disdain for ICE
Chris Finch speaks on yesterday’s tragedy: “For the 2nd time in less than 3 weeks, we’ve lost another beloved member of our community in the most unimaginable way, as an organization, we’re heartbroken for what we’re having to witness and endure and watch, we just want to extend our prayers…”
[Spears] STATEMENT FROM THE NATIONAL BASKETBALL PLAYERS ASSOCIATION (NBPA) AND ITS EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE ON THE FATAL SHOOTING IN MINNEAPOLIS BY ICE
[Charania] Nuggets-Grizzlies game in Memphis today has been postponed due to weather conditions.
In 1987, the first year college basketball had a three point line, Butler’s Darrin Fitzgerald hit 5.6 per game a figure that has never been reached again in the NCAA or NBA, and more than any NBA TEAM averaged that year. He never got a chance in the league, and that’s where his career ended
Statement from Matt Moberg, Chaplain of the Minnesota Timberwolves
[Charania] Mavericks-Bucks in Milwaukee today has been postponed due to weather conditions not allowing Dallas to fly. Second NBA game postponed due to climate today.
Tyrese Haliburton: Alex Pretti was murdered.
The Wizards are on an 8 game losing streak since trading away CJ McCollum and Corey Kispert for Trae Young who hasn’t played yet. Despite this, their net rating is only 0.7 points worse since prior to the trade.
Luka Dončić says he will do a jersey swap with Naji Marshall in the locker room after a win against the Dallas Mavericks: “I don’t want to show my body.”
Charles Barkley about the Wizards-Hornets game: “If you went to this game, you had nothing to do today.”
Luka Doncic instinctively starts walking towards the Mavericks home locker room at halftime vs Dallas earlier today
Marcus Thompson, Warriors reporter for The Athletic, insinuates that there have been trades Stephen Curry has wanted to do that the front office has refused:
Over the Knicks’ last six games, Karl-Anthony Towns is averaging more fouls (4.6) than assists, steals and blocks combined (4.5)
Derrick Rose drops a hard quote while speaking to Thibs, “You may have went to Havard, you may have did physics… but I showed you physics.”
[Charania] The Timberwolves-Warriors game in Minneapolis has been postponed by the NBA, sources tell ESPN, in wake of a man shot and killed Saturday in a confrontation with federal agents in the city. It’s the second shooting there in a week, third this month, involving a federal officer.
[ESPN] Warriors’ Jonathan Kuminga out with bone bruise in left knee
Ernie Johnson announces that the Timberwolves-Warriors game, which was scheduled as part of the ABC tripleheader, has been postponed by the NBA after Saturday’s shooting in Minneapolis. Charles Barkley: “Somebody’s gotta step up and be adults… 2 people have died for no reason, & it’s just sad.”
Max Christie over his last 4 games: 23.5 PPG on 52.8% FG and 52.9% from three.
D Rose talks ACL and Thibs at jersey retirement: “A lot of people don’t like Thibs because of that… they look at Thibs as the injury. But I’m here to say fuck that. Thibs was the first coach that made me feel special. I used to do shit in games just to make sure he saw on tape between me and him.”
Cancel all NBA games until we see action
The NBA should cancel this afternoon’s Timberwolves v. Warriors game in Minneapolis
44 games into the season, the Orlando Magic have the exact same record they’ve had at this point in their season for the past 3 years: 23-21
[Post Game Thread] The Detroit Pistons (33-11) defeat the Sacramento Kings (12-35), 139-116, behind 29 points and 11 assists from Cade Cunningham
[Post Game Thread] The Los Angeles Lakers (27-17) come back to defeat the Dallas Mavericks (19-27), 116-110.
[Spears] Spurs say tonight’s Spurs-Pelicans game at the Frost Bank Center will be played as scheduled, tipping off at 6:00 pm CST.
Deandre Ayton despite the win: 9 points 11 rebounds 4 fouls on 4-16 FG 0-0 3PT 1-2 FT
Don’t let your anger disappear in the echo chamber, contact the NBA directly.
[Highlight] Kevin Huerter wins the game for the Bulls!
[Highlight] Luka Dončić is all smiles as he catches up with Dallas Mavericks minority owner Mark Cuban:
[The Athletic] Members of the Timberwolves organization recommended to the league that the game not be played to give everyone time to process the events and better prepare any extra security measures that may need to be put in place.
The OKC Thunder’s current 13.1 Net Rating is 6.2 above the 2nd place Celtics, the largest gap in NBA History. Here’s the top 10 largest gaps since Net Rating tracking began:
[Barkley] “We were off for 2 months, there was no reason for us to be off 2 months…There’s some fools at home and on the internet saying we were talking bad about the players, so they made us work less. Shut the hell up!”
Zion Williamson’s signature shoe line is being discontinued by Nike/Jordan. This as the deal he signed before even entering the league comes to an end - the second largest rookie shoe deal ever (7 years \(75m, just behind Lebron's reported 7 years \)90m)
most #1 picks in a game ever
Derrick Rose’s jersey is unveiled in the rafters to complete the jersey retirement ceremony.
[Highlight] Michael Jordan with a message for Derrick Rose before his jersey retirement
[Highlight] LeBron James gets the steal and goes coast-to-coast for the slam dunk.
[Highlight] Luka Doncic drives between Mavericks defenders and scores! He also draws the charge at the other end to secure the win for the Lakers
Tre Johnson has a career-high of 26 points at Charlotte Hornets | 01.24.26
[Boone] Miles Bridges on trade rumors: ‘I would rather be here’
[Highlight] Up 3, with 5.0 seconds remaining in regulation, Jalen Brunson misses both clutch free throws, and Joel Embiid turns the ball over, claims he got fouled (with a replay). Knicks win.
Jusuf Nurkic records Utah’s first ever back-to-back-to-back triple double: 17 points on 8⁄13 shooting, 10 rebounds, 12 assists
GAME THREAD: Golden State Warriors (25-21) @ Minnesota Timberwolves (27-18) - (January 25, 2026)
Lakers’ Net Rating this season by quarter: -7.7, -1.4, -2.0, +9.8
[Post Game Thread] The Chicago Bulls (23-22) defeat the Boston Celtics (28-17), 114-111 behind Kevin Huerter’s game winner
Luka Doncic 33/8/11 on 76% (+18) TS against Mavericks.