[Charania] BREAKING: The Memphis Grizzlies are trading star forward Jaren Jackson Jr., John Konchar, Jock Landale and Vince Williams Jr. to the Utah Jazz for Walter Clayton Jr., Kyle Anderson, Taylor Hendricks, Georges Niang and three future first-round picks, sources tell ESPN.
[Charania] BREAKING: The Chicago Bulls are trading center Nikola Vucevic and a second-round pick to the Boston Celtics for Anfernee Simons and a second-round pick, sources tell ESPN.
[Charania] Just in: Chicago, Minnesota and Detroit have agreed to a multi-team deal that sends Jaden Ivey and Mike Conley Jr. to the Bulls and Kevin Huerter and Dario Saric to the Pistons, sources tell ESPN. Detroit also receives a 2026 first-round protected swap from Minnesota.
[Slater] The Golden State Warriors have involved Draymond Green in active trade conversations in advance of Thursday’s deadline, league sources told ESPN, putting his 14-season run with the franchise in jeopardy.
[Salt Lake Tribune] A Utah lawmaker wants to allow concealed firearms permit holders to take their guns to Utah Jazz and Utah Mammoth home games, as well as concerts and other events held at the Delta Center and a host of other venues around the state.
Ja Morant said that the Grizzlies were “fine in the West” on December 21, 2022. Since then they’ve gone 126-138 in the regular season, fired their head coach, and have not won a playoff series
[Afseth] The Memphis Grizzlies internally now view Zach Edey and Cedric Coward as their franchise’s cornerstone players
[Fischer] The Utah Jazz are trading their most favorable 2027 first-round pick (Cleveland/Minnesota/Utah), the Lakers’ 2027 first-round pick, and Phoenix’s 2031 first-round pick to Memphis, source says, to pry Jaren Jackson Jr. from the Grizzlies.
[Haynes] Los Angeles Clippers and Cleveland Cavaliers have ramped up conversations on a James Harden, Darius Garland package with both sides motivated to executing a deal relatively soon, league sources tell me.
Nikola Vucevic ends his Bulls career as the franchise leader in double-doubles.
The Grizzlies have also created a massive $28.8 million trade exception in this deal – the largest ever in the NBA, per @BobbyMarks42.
[Charania] Detroit Pistons first time All-Star Jalen Duren has accepted an invitation to participate in the 2026 NBA Slam Dunk contest in Los Angeles, sources tell ESPN. Duren joins Lakers center Jaxson Hayes and Spurs rookie Carter Bryant in the contest field.
[Scotto] The Celtics previously proposed Anfernee Simons, a first-round pick, and a future first-round pick swap for Clippers center Ivica Zubac and salary filler, which the Clippers declined, sources said. Boston also inquired on Jaren Jackson Jr. Instead, Boston lands Nikola Vucevic.
Bill Simmon: Are we sure Harden asked out? Or… Did LAC actually agree to a Garland/Harden trade, then asked a surprised Harden to waive his 15% trade kicker to make it work cuz of Cleve’s 2nd apron? Then Harden said “Fine, but I want an extension.” Cavs said no. So Harden said, “I’m out!”
Los Angeles Lakers guard Luka Dončić and Boston Celtics forward-guard Jaylen Brown have been named the Kia NBA Western and Eastern Conference Players of the Month, respectively, for games played in January
Nikola Vucevic is now likely to miss his first nba play in game since 2022
[Charania] Bulls and Pistons have desires met here in a young and veteran guards to Chicago and a sharpshooter goes to Detroit. Minnesota creates significant tax savings and roster space as they pursue a Milwaukee star this week.
Giannis Antetokounmpo will be coaching Charania at the 2026 NBA Celebrity Game:
[Charania] The Los Angeles Clippers and 11-time All-Star James Harden are working through whether the sides can find a deal by Thursday’s NBA trade deadline, sources tell ESPN. Both sides are aligned in conversations together and with interested teams.
[Windhorst] “People I’m talking to believe there is real momentum for this. Darius Garland is getting in his head that he’s gonna be a Clipper. James Harden is getting in his head that he’s gonna be a Cav— He’s going to get taken care of.”
[Windhorst] NBA executives believe the substantial return for Jaren Jackson Jr. could reshape the Memphis Grizzlies’ approach, making them more willing to absorb undesirable contracts alongside draft capital in a potential Ja Morant deal.
6’9 GG Jackson is Grizzlies tallest available player right now
[Bontemps] Cleveland Cavaliers star Donovan Mitchell is unlikely to sign an extension with the franchise if they suffer another first or second round exit in the postseason.
Zach Lowe: “I’ve stood by LaMelo (Ball) like a jilted, cuckolded husband standing by their wife for years as all the slander’s come in. I’ve said I’ve not given up on this guy. You can’t teach the size, the vision, the shooting. I don’t wanna hear it. I’m LaMelo’s guy!”
[Amick] The Cleveland Cavaliers have been gauging Jarrett Allen’s value on the trade market as a way of unlocking “bigger possibilities” that would return them to title contention status— such as acquiring Giannis Antetokounmpo.
Toronto Raptors head coach Darko Rajaković has been named by NBA Commissioner Adam Silver as head coach of Team World for the 2026 NBA All-Star Game.
The NBA should bring back 20 second timeouts for the last 5 minutes of games
[Turner] The Lakers still have time to do a deal, but people not authorized to speak publicly on the matter say teams have little interest in Gabe Vincent and Dalton Knecht, the two most prominent players the Lakers seem to be pushing.
[Windhorst] The Cleveland Cavaliers are signaling that they are willing to move away from their “core-4” in large part because there are legitimate worries that Donovan Mitchell will not extend with the franchise this Summer.
[Amick] Draymond Green and his camp are aware there is a real chance he could be traded to Milwaukee in a trade for Giannis Antetokounmpo. Should he be traded, Green could force his way to another team or head to free agency this offseason
Ausar Thompson Named Eastern Conference Defensive Player of the Month
The Boston Celtics will also create a massive $27.7M trade exception. They accomplish this by taking Nikola Vucevic into the Kristaps Porzingis trade exception. They’re now under the 1st apron as well.
Miles Bridges is now the last lottery selection from the 2018 NBA Draft to remain with his original team.
Kawhi Leonard on the James Harden trade rumors: “It’s a surprise… Respect his decision. Or whoever’s decision it is. That’s still gonna be my boy. Trust the front office.”
[Windhorst] The Cleveland Cavaliers have reached out to: Milwaukee about Giannis Antetokounmpo, Dallas about Anthony Davis, and LA about James Harden.
In the event that the Utah Jazz move up in the lottery and wind up with the 2nd or 3rd overall pick in the 2026 NBA Draft— with a giant frontline of Kessler, Jackson Jr., and Markkanen— would the Jazz choose Cam Boozer or AJ Dybantsa?
[ESPN] Norman Powell (personal) downgraded to doubtful Tuesday.
The Clippers currently have a James Harden Bobblehead Night scheduled for their February 22nd home game against the Orlando Magic. They have already had to cancel their plans for a Chris Paul Bobblehead Night on February 2nd.
Nikola Vucevic is second among active NBA players in career double doubles, narrowly trailing LeBron. Among all players to ever play for the Celtics, he’s now fifth all time behind Bill Russell, KG, Robert Parish and Shaq
Victor Wembanyama Named Western Conference Defensive Player of the Month for January
Zach Lowe on the conversations he’s had with every team interested in Giannis: “They all are a little skeptical that the Bucks are going to move him now… one front office person of one of these teams called this a side show. Saying this is just for show they aren’t going to trade him. “
[Windhorst] This deal can get done if Cavs say yes, What’s holding the Cavs up is I’m sure what they might have to pay James Harden in a new contract but also that they actually want to fracture the core 4. This ball is sitting in the Cavs court right now
[Michael Irvin] says he wishes he used the Mental health angle like Paul George after getting caught with cocaine in 1996: “When those cops hit the door of that hotel room… I wish I could’ve used that! ‘Ya’ll gotta leave now… I’m working through some mental health issues!’ ”
[Krawczynski] The Minnesota Timberwolves are still in on Giannis Antetokounmpo and are exploring “other moves for depth.” A lot of moving parts right now.
The 2018 Draft is one of the best in history. The top 11 players have all been traded during their careers.
With their 2 most recent trades, the Chicago Bulls can near pefect salary matching trade for the Antetokounmpos
[Mannix] Sources: Clippers, Cavs, have had advanced discussions on a James Harden-Darius Garland swap.
[Gozlan] Darius Garland is realistically the best player the Clippers could get over the next few years. He’s been injured and inconsistent, but still has room to improve. James Harden has been amazing at 36, but trading him for a 26-year-old two-time All-Star feels too good to be true.