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- Raptors Waive Chris Paul February 13, 2026The Raptors have waived veteran point guard Chris Paul, the team announced today. Toronto acquired Paul from the Clippers at last week’s trade deadline in a financially motivated deal. There was never an expectation that CP3 would suit up for the Raptors, so it was just a matter of time before this transaction occurred. After […]
- Checking In On Active 10-Day Contracts February 13, 2026NBA teams have been permitted to sign standard 10-day contracts since January 5 and hardship 10-days since October. However, the busiest period of the season for 10-day deals often occurs after the trade deadline — open roster spots no longer need to be preserved for possible trades, many teams have newly opened roster spots to […]
- Celtics Notes: Tatum, Vucevic, Simons, Garza, Queta February 13, 2026Monday’s practice with Boston’s G League affiliate represented the first time that Celtics forward Jayson Tatum had taken part in a 5-on-5 scrimmage with NBA and NBAGL players – as opposed to coaches – during his Achilles recovery process, ESPN’s Shams Charania said during an appearance on NBA Today (Twitter video link). Charania hears that […]
- Pacers Notes: Zubac, Jackson, Toppin, Roster February 13, 2026After losing Myles Turner in free agency last summer, the Pacers experimented this season with players like Isaiah Jackson and Jay Huff in the starting center role. However, the team felt that acquiring a veteran five was a priority, according to general manager Chad Buchanan, who tells Tony East of Forbes that Ivica Zubac emerged […]
- Southeast Notes: Banchero, Magic, Sarr, AD, Whitmore, Dennis February 13, 2026Fourth-year forward Paolo Banchero doesn’t seem enthusiastic about the Magic‘s offensive system, according to Josh Robbins of The Athletic. Asked after Wednesday’s loss to Milwaukee whether Orlando was playing to its potential in half-court offense, Banchero replied, “I think our record answers that question, honestly. I’m not going to sit here and harp on the […]
- Knicks Notes: Sochan, Alvarado, Diawara, Deadline, Grades February 13, 2026The Knicks like Jeremy Sochan‘s “defensive versatility, upside” and ability to handle the ball, according to Ian Begley of SNY.tv (Twitter video link). The former lottery pick will reportedly sign a veteran’s minimum deal with New York covering the remainder of the season once he clears waivers. As Begley observes, the Knicks’ ability to sign […]
- Jazz Fined $500K By NBA; Pacers Docked $100K February 13, 2026The Jazz have been fined $500K for “conduct detrimental to the league” related to Utah’s games on February 7 (at Orlando) and Feb. 9 (at Miami), the NBA announced today (via Twitter). Star forwards Lauri Markkanen and Jaren Jackson Jr. sat out the entire fourth quarter of both of those contests, even though the league […]
- Heat Notes: Jovic, Jakucionis, Herro, Health, Ware February 13, 2026Head coach Erik Spoelstra says Heat forward Nikola Jovic is working on his comportment when his shot isn’t falling, writes Ira Winderman of The South Florida Sun Sentinel. The 22-year-old has been in a season-long slump, with a subpar shooting line of just .370/.272/.687. “It’s just something to work on and he is,” Spoelstra said […]
- Hornets Notes: Knueppel, LaMelo, Improved Play, More February 13, 2026While his former Duke teammate Cooper Flagg has received more media attention, No. 4 overall pick Kon Knueppel continues to thrive for the Hornets, writes Scott Fowler of The Charlotte Observer. Knueppel, a 6’6″ wing, is one of the top shooters in the NBA as a 20-year-old rookie, averaging 18.9 points, 5.5 rebounds and 3.6 […]
- Thunder’s Nikola Topic Available To Make NBA Debut Thursday February 12, 2026Nikola Topic is not on the Thunder‘s injury report for Thursday’s game vs. Milwaukee, which means he’ll be active to potentially make his NBA regular season debut, notes Justin Martinez of The Oklahoman (subscriber link). The 12th overall pick in the 2024 draft, Topic missed the entire 2024/25 season due to a torn anterior cruciate […]
- And-Ones: Wilson, 2026 Draft, Cunningham, Summer League February 12, 2026North Carolina star Caleb Wilson has been diagnosed with a fracture in his left hand, the school announced in a press release. A timeline for the freshman big man’s return has not yet been established. Wilson, who sustained the injury in the first half of Tuesday’s loss at Miami (FL), has been one of the […]
- Thunder’s Jalen Williams Reinjures Right Hamstring February 12, 2026Jalen Williams excelled in his second game back from a leg injury but apparently didn’t come away unscathed. The Thunder‘s second-leading scorer aggravated the same injury that sidelined him for 10 games, Tim MacMahon of ESPN tweets. Williams will be reevaluated after the All-Star break. Williams sat out 10 games due to a right hamstring […]
- Dillon Brooks To Serve One-Game Suspension February 12, 2026Suns forward Dillon Brooks has been suspended one game without pay for receiving his 16th technical foul, according to the league office. Under NBA rules, a player or coach is automatically suspended without pay for one game once he receives his 16th technical foul during a regular season. For every two additional technical fouls received […]
- Jeremy Sochan Plans To Join Knicks After Clearing Waivers February 12, 2026Fourth-year forward Jeremy Sochan plans to join the Knicks once he clears waivers, ESPN’s Shams Charania tweets. The Knicks have an open roster spot and made some moves prior to the trade deadline to create additional flexibility below their second-apron hard cap. As ESPN’s Bobby Marks points out (Twitter link), New York went from roughly […]
- Giannis Antetokounmpo Won’t Play In All-Star Contest; Fox Chosen As Replacement February 12, 2026Giannis Antetokounmpo won’t play in the All-Star Game on Sunday, according to the Bucks (Twitter link). The news comes as no surprise, since the star forward hasn’t played since suffering a right calf strain on Jan. 23. Antetokounmpo was chosen to play for World Team in the new three-team format. Spurs guard De’Aaron Fox has […]
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