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Ron Harrod Jr.: Jason Kidd on his fine after the Rockets game: “I take full responsibility for my actions, my fine, but I said what I had to say.”
Jason Kidd on his fine after the Rockets game: “I take full responsibility for my actions, my fine, but I said what I had to say.” pic.twitter.com/SyRZ3VOtVd
— Ron Harrod Jr. (@RonKnowsSports) February 3, 2026
Marc Stein on Giannis Antetokounmpo: Minnesota has been in this thing from the jump. And the reason is, based on everything I’ve been told, Giannis Antetokounmpo has a very strong admiration for Anthony Edwards—and there have been back-channel discussions about this going back to the summer. The issue the Wolves have is the only pick they can throw in right now is a 2028 first-round swap. That’s not going to get it done. So they would have to trade Jaden McDaniels for sure, which is something they’ve resisted in the past. They would not include McDaniels in any discussions for Kevin Durant.”
According to NBA insider Jake Fischer, "Golden State is aware of recent rumblings that Antetokounmpo can't be assumed to be as eager as he was once perceived to be to relocate to Stephen Curry's town and team." Fischer added that some "suspect Antetokounmpo could be turned off by" the prospect of playing on an older team, as well as "facing the same sort of criticism" Houston Rockets star Kevin Durant received when he left Oklahoma City for Golden State in 2016. Fischer noted that one source said the one-time champion "wants to win," but also cares "about the arc of his professional story."
Law Murray: I don’t think people understand how much James would have already been back to Houston if Houston hired anyone other than Ime in 2023. The opt out bag was right there… until it wasn’t. One of the steps that led to a summer where Morey got called a liar
But with the deadline getting closer, Mathurin has been playing better. He posted 25 points, five assists and four rebounds in the Pacers' 118-114 loss to the Rockets on Monday after registering 14 points, five rebounds and four assists in the win over the Hawks on Saturday. He's scored in double figures in each of of the four games since he returned from a right thumb sprain last week. "I could go two ways about it," Mathurin said. "I can be stressed and worried about it and everything. But I just feel like stress only comes from when you're not ready for situations. For me it's pretty much just keep my head down and keep working. If it happens, it it happens. If it doesn't, I'm here to work."
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Varun Shankar: Amen Thompson’s IG story
Amen Thompson’s IG story pic.twitter.com/RbitW6LfB9
— Varun Shankar (@ByVarunShankar) February 3, 2026
After scoring 39 points in the win over the Pacers, Alperen Sengun admitted that he was expecting to be named an All-Star. As he admitted after the game: “My goal was to become an All-Star every year after last year. Frankly, it was disappointing for me, but these things happen”. The silver lining for Sengun is that he is still just 23 years old: “There is a lot of talent in the league and I am still a young player. I know that sooner or later I will achieve this. This situation pushes me to work harder. I still have goals and I have to achieve it. Things like this always motivate me in a good way. I need to work harder, I need to be disciplined in what I do. I hope I have many more years in the NBA and many All-Star selections. I will achieve this”.
League sources say that Golden State is aware of recent rumblings that Antetokounmpo can't be assumed to be as eager as he was once perceived to be to relocate to Stephen Curry's town and team. How credible are such rumblings? Presumably only Giannis knows for sure. Yet I have heard from sources briefed on the situation that some in the know suspect Antetokounmpo could be turned off by the idea of joining an older team and/or facing the sort of criticism that Kevin Durant continues to absorb to this day about teaming up with Curry.
The Lakers Review: Jake Fischer during his live stream for Bleacher Report today stated the Lakers’ inability to trade for Keon Ellis - whom the team wanted - is an “indicator” to him that they’re not going to be “super aggressive” trying to find perimeter help. He reiterated their desire to maintain cap space for the summer and named Peyton Watson, Bennedict Mathurin, and Tari Eason as potential players they could target amongst other wings that may become available. Jake also mentioned “definitively, the Lakers are ready to move on from LeBron James and I think LeBron James is ready to move on from the Lakers as well. That’s kind of the foregone sentiment in Los Angeles right now about what’s to come this summer.”
Grant Afseth: The Dallas Mavericks will be without P.J. Washington (concussion protocol), while Brandon Williams (right lower leg contusion) is listed as questionable on the injury report against the Boston Celtics. Both players suffered injuries against the Houston Rockets on Sunday.
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Varun Shankar: Udoka: Durant stepped on fans foot, tweaked ankle. Swelled and got sore the next game. Hopes it’s just one game absence. Reed starting in absence.
Rod Boone: Final: #Hornets 102, Pelicans 95 LaMelo 24 pts, 8 rebs, 5 asts Kon Knueppel 17 pts, 9 rebs, 2 asts Brandon Miller 16 pts, 8 rebs, 4 asts Grant Williams 16 pts, 9 rebs That's now seven straight for first time since 2016. Up next: at Houston on Thursday
NBA Communications: Other nominees… West: Luka Dončić (LAL), Kevin Durant (HOU), Anthony Edwards (MIN), Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (OKC) and Kawhi Leonard (LAC) East: Jarrett Allen (CLE), OG Anunoby and Josh Hart (NYK), Cade Cunningham (DET), Joel Embiid (PHI) and Aaron Nesmith (IND)
Adam Wexler: #Rockets have recalled Isaiah Crawford from @RGVVipers . Houston at Indiana tonight with Adams (ankle), VanVleet (knee) & Durant (left ankle sprain) OUT.