[Stein] BREAKING: An unidentified Dallas investor group is interested in partnering with Mark Cuban to buy the Mavericks back from Patrick Dumont. A source close to Dumont told me “the family remains excited about the future of the franchise and the Cooper Flagg era.”
This NBA season is a JOKE
[Woike] According to a league source, the NBA is investigating the Oklahoma City Thunder for player absences due to injury during their nationally televised game last week against the San Antonio Spurs.
[Mintzer] Giannis, Kalshi, and the Death of Trust in Sports
[Highlight] Hornets vs. Pistons turns into a brawl!
[OC] The LaMelo Effect: Hornets rookie Kon Knueppel is shooting 51.3% from 3 and 70.2 TS% overall when on the floor with LaMelo Ball this season. Several other Hornets see similar jumps.
[Scotto] JUST IN: Indiana Pacers swingman Johnny Furphy underwent an MRI today, which confirmed he has a torn right ACL, league sources told Hoops Hype. Furphy, a key contributor who the organization is high on, has started 21 of 35 games for Indiana this season.
[Serbian Times] Around fifty girls and boys, who came to welcome Nikola [Jokic] on the court of the United Center and greet him with Serbian folk dances, will remember it for disappointment, as he did not find the time even to take a photo with them. Not to greet them, not to say a single word.
[Highlight] Sion James hits the buzzer beater prayer from beyond half court!
[Scotto] Boston Celtics star Jayson Tatum will be assigned to participate in portions of Maine Celtics practice at the Auerbach Center this afternoon, team says. Following this practice, Tatum will be immediately recalled to the Boston Celtics, where he will continue his rehab process.
[Highlight] Kevin Durant to a fan: “I know where you live white boy”
[Highlight]Nikola Topic checks in for the OKC Blue for the first time since beating cancer! Gets an assist right away!
[The Oklahoman] Jalen Williams to return from hamstring injury for Thunder vs Lakers
[Almanza] Nikola Topić has been assigned to the Thunder’s G League affiliate and will play tonight for the OKC Blue against Sioux Falls, the Miami Heat’s affiliate.
[Stein] Multiple teams attempted to trade for Kawhi Leonard at NBA Trade Deadline, but the Clippers resisted the incoming interest. Teams are expected to try and trade for the 7x All-Star again this Summer.
Q:“What did Josh do to you yesterday?” -Jalen Brunson: “Nothing. I don’t want to talk about it. I’m really not talking about it. He can go F––he’s just a…he’s a fking ahole man. I’m sorry. I’m sorry”
[Highlight] Miles Bridges hits some shots on Jalen Duren and then takes Isaiah Stewart in a 1 v. 1!
Nat Hickey’s false record: Kevin Willis (at 44) is the oldest player to ever play in NBA history - an accolade he’s been denied of for close to 20 years (in favor of a man who never played in the NBA). In reality, Udonis Haslem was less than two years away, LeBron is now three
[Townsend] Think it’s going to be an extra-great year for Seattle. I’m hearing NBA Board of Governors likely to vote on expanding by two teams this summer and Las Vegas and Seattle are favored.
Mo Dakhil on the Miami Heat front office: “Maybe make some moves to get some assets back, and then be ready for when the Giannis [or the next big name] trade comes. But they’re not even preparing for that. They assume everyone wants Tyler Herro.”
The Celtics have a net rating of +4.7 when Jaylen Brown is on the court in 1537 mins, and are +13.6 in 727 mins when he’s off it. In contrast, they’re +10.9 in 1601 mins with Derrick White on and -0.8 in 663 mins with him off
Robert Pera’s goal when buying the Memphis Grizzlies was to move them to Las Vegas, Pablo Torre reports, but he ultimately agreed to a “poison pill” that made relocation impossible.
Will the Wolves move east if the board votes to add Vegas and Seattle teams this summer?
If the Sacramento Kings (12-42) manage to pull out the loss tonight versus the Pelicans (14-40), they will break the Sacramento era record for most consecutive losses with 13 in a row. The franchise record is 14.
Alternate angle shows Isaiah Stewart leaving the bench to charge at Miles Bridges:
[NBA] Stephon Castle, Jalen Johnson named NBA Players of the Week
Do like 99% of the players have relatively sad/unexpected exits from the league? Like the contract expires, and there’s no more takers, then they’re just like “welp”?
Matas Buzelis in 2026: 16.8⁄5.7⁄3.0 with 1.5 blocks on 60% TS
[Highlight] Pistons & Hornets get into a brawl
[Gordon] Stephen Curry won’t return before break, will miss All Star Game.
[Haynes] Charlotte Hornets have re-signed guard Pat Connaughton.
[Highlight] Scottie Barnes looks to the camera after a no call, then gets an open dunk on the next play.
[Highlight] Nikola Jokić has passed Oscar Robertson for second place on the NBA’s All-Time Triple-Doubles list. Check out some of his highlights from all those triple-double performances.
In a debate about NFL vs NBA things gets heated on Jeff Teague’s 520 podcast.
[Highlight] CJ McCollum erupts for 16 points in just 9 minutes of the 1st quarter for the Hawks against the Timberwolves
[Highlight] Cade Cunningham grabs the board and fires a left-handed half-court dime to Duncan Robinson for the layup
[Highlight] Sion James 48 foot heaves in a half-court prayer at the buzzer as Spectrum Center erupts! It caps a 15-5 Hornets run fueled by 6 consecutive team three-pointers. (with replay)
[Highlight] Nets’ Rookie Drake Powell Rises Up over Patrick Williams
[Charania] 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.
[Injury] Johnny Furphy finishes with a powerful dunk and gets injured upon landing, and then carried to the locker room on a wheelchair (with replays). Tyrese Haliburton is praying.
[Highlight] Bam Adebayo posterizes Kel’el Ware, his own teammate
Anthony Davis arrives to the Wizards locker room
playing geoguessr with luka doncic - RAINBOLT
[Peters] Clippers’ Frank Talks NBA’s Kawhi Investigation: “We know it’s out there, we know at some point there’ll be a decision made. We very much feel the same thing that we told you back in September, that we’re on the right side of this.”
The Worst NBA Records since 2015
GAME THREAD: Detroit Pistons (38-13) @ Charlotte Hornets (25-28) - (February 09, 2026)
[Highlights] Bam reacts to that poster 💥😂 on your teammate Kel’el Ware
[NBA.com] Power Rankings, Week 17: Knicks, Celtics and Cavs on the move