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On YouTubeNBA News / Yardbarker / February 7
Timberwolves’ Rudy Gobert demands 'accountability' after deflating loss to Pelicans
The Minnesota Timberwolves blew an 18-point lead Friday night and lost to the New Orleans Pelicans, 119-115. It's becoming a pattern, especially against teams they should be beating. After the game, Timberwolves center Gobert had some things to say about it.
NBA News / Yardbarker / February 7
Kendrick Perkins makes major claim about possible LeBron James-Cavaliers reunion
James is getting close to unrestricted free agency after the 2025-26 season, and the speculation is already heating up.
Los Angeles Lakers News / Larry Brown Sports / February 6
Lakers avoid worst-case scenario with Luka Doncic injury
The Los Angeles Lakers seem to have received some encouraging news on the status of Luka Doncic.
The '25-point, 15-rebound NBA games' quiz
How many of the NBA players with to score 25 points and grab 15 rebounds in the same game at least 60 times can you name in five minutes?
NBA News / Yardbarker / February 6
The NBA’s biggest head-scratchers from 2026 trade deadline
The NBA trade deadline delivered chaos, star power and more than a few “wait… what?” moments.
20 NBA superstars who carried awful teams the farthest
Good players tend to succeed in the NBA. Sometimes, though, they find themselves in terrible situations but still find ways to over-achieve. These are the 20 players who carried the worst NBA teams.
Washington Wizards News / Larry Brown Sports / February 7
Wizards’ plan for Anthony Davis after blockbuster trade is revealed
The Washington Wizards are not taking any chances with new All-Star acquisition Anthony Davis.
NBA News / Yardbarker / February 6
Pistons cool off Jalen Brunson, snap Knicks' winning streak
When the New York Knicks arrived in Detroit, they were red-hot and looking to prove themselves even more. However, they ended up leaving Little Caesars Arena humbled and cooled off by the Pistons.
NBA News / Hoops Rumors / February 6
Donovan Mitchell believes Cavaliers' 'ceiling is higher' with James Harden
While several players with All-Star appearances on their NBA résumés were traded this week, only one former Most Valuable Player changed teams: James Harden.
Memphis Grizzlies News / Yardbarker / February 6
Brian Windhorst claims Grizzlies' Ja Morant has 'negative value'
The Memphis Grizzlies traded Jaren Jackson Jr. in a blockbuster deal at the deadline, but held on to disgruntled guard Ja Morant. According to ESPN's Brian Windhorst, it's no surprise that the out-of-favor Morant is staying put.
The 'No. 7-overall NBA draft picks' quiz
How many of the players to be taken with the seventh-overall pick in the NBA Draft since 2000 can you name in five minutes?
Utah Jazz News / Yardbarker / February 6
Trade deadline could be lucrative for Jazz's Walker Kessler
He hasn't played since the fifth game of the season, but the value of Utah Jazz center Walker Kessler's next contract went up this week.
Mike Conley News / Yardbarker / February 6
Why Timberwolves should bring back Mike Conley
After another trade and a contract buyout, Conley could go right back to his old team.
NBA News / Yardbarker / February 6
Timberwolves pivot off disastrous trade for lottery pick
Dillingham was an expensive mistake they'll be paying for into the next decade.
Jaxson Hayes News / Yardbarker / February 6
Ugly mascot incident shows NBA was too soft on Lakers center Jaxson Hayes
Wednesday, Jaxson Hayes got suspended one game for assaulting an NBA mascot. That's one more than he got for assaulting his former girlfriend.
NBA News / Yardbarker / February 5
Balanced attack gives Hornets first eight-game winning streak since 1999
The last time the Charlotte Hornets won eight games in a row, a majority of its roster was not alive to see it.
NBA News / Yardbarker / February 6
Winners and losers from the 2026 NBA trade deadline
An eventful NBA trade deadline passed with superstars changing teams, longtime veterans getting cut loose and contenders choosing tax savings over competition.
NBA News / Larry Brown Sports / February 5
Knicks dealt injury blow to key guard right after Jose Alvarado trade with Pelicans
The silver lining for the timing of the guard's injury is that the Knicks were able to land Alvarado, who was born in New York.
Milwaukee Bucks News / Larry Brown Sports / February 5
Giannis Antetokounmpo has great reaction to not being traded
Giannis Antetokounmpo is not going anywhere.
The 'Season triple-double leaders by team' quiz
How many of the players to record the most triple-doubles in one season since the NBA/ABA merger for each franchise can you name in five minutes?
NBA News / Larry Brown Sports / February 5
Clippers send Ivica Zubac to Eastern Conference team in blockbuster trade
In 2025-26, Zubac has played in 43 games, averaging 14.4 points with 11 rebounds per game.
NBA News / Yardbarker / February 5
NBA Draft Lottery could decide Pacers' long-term future
That tiny moment of chance could determine whether Indiana builds the next Eastern Conference dynasty — or simply stays close, forever knocking on the door.
Milwaukee Bucks News / Yardbarker / February 5
Bucks reportedly make final Giannis Antetokounmpo decision ahead of trade deadline
The 12th-place Bucks began Thursday with a record of 20-29, and the perception exists that Milwaukee isn't one offseason away from catching the other advertised contenders in the Eastern Conference.
NBA News / Yardbarker / February 5
Why the Miami Heat are biggest losers of NBA trade deadline
As currently constructed, the Heat aren't an Eastern Conference contender.
NBA News / Yardbarker / February 5
James Harden trade request forced Clippers into teardown
Days after sending Harden to the Cleveland Cavaliers, the Clippers traded their All-Defensive center Ivica Zubac to the Indiana Pacers for Bennedict Mathurin and two first-round picks.
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