• NBA announces the 2027 trade deadline. The league confirmed that the 2026–27 trade deadline will be February 11, 2027, setting the timeline for in-season deals.
  • Stephen Curry addresses the Warriors’ quiet offseason. Curry said he’s being a “realist” about Golden State’s offseason and emphasized focusing on the team’s current roster.
  • Dillon Brooks agrees to a three-year extension with the Phoenix Suns. The deal keeps Brooks in Phoenix through the 2029–30 season, according to report.
  • Bucks and Pistons complete a trade. Milwaukee acquired Caris LeVert and two second-round picks, while Detroit received Taurean Prince and Gary Harris. This is the only officially completed NBA trade reported today.
  • Portland signs Jeremy Sochan. The Trail Blazers reportedly agreed to a one-year contract with the versatile forward as they continue reshaping their roster.
  • Warriors forward Moses Moody is progressing in his recovery. Reports indicate he’s ahead of schedule after last season’s knee injury, though his availability for the start of the season remains uncertain.
  • Gregg Popovich continues recovering from his stroke. Spurs CEO R.C. Buford said Popovich has made steady progress and remains involved with the organization in his front-office role
  •  Knicks roster update. Second-round pick Tyler Nickel is reportedly weighing a return to college because of new NCAA eligibility rules and lucrative NIL opportunities, which could delay his NBA debut.  
  • Kyrie Irving healthy, cleared to play.
  • The Oklahoma City Thunder trading All-Defensive wing Lu Dort to the Atlanta Hawks in a three-team deal that sends three second-round picks to OKC, former No. 1 pick Zaccharie Risacher to the Dallas Mavericks and Ryan Nembhard to Atlanta.