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Kings guard Dennis Schroder suspended by NBA

The NBA has announced that Sacramento Kings guard Dennis Schröder has been suspended three games without pay for confronting and attempting to strike another player.

The incident occurred approximately 40 minutes following the Kings’ 125-101 loss to the Los Angeles Lakers on Dec. 28 at Crypto.com Arena, when Schröder sought out the player in an arena hallway and initiated the confrontation.

Schröder will begin serving his suspension tomorrow when the Kings host the Houston Rockets at Golden 1 Center.

Injury update on Anthony Davis

The Dallas Mavericks announced today that forward/center Anthony Davis underwent an MRI that revealed he sustained ligament damage in his left hand. The injury occurred in the fourth quarter of the team’s game against the Jazz in Utah on Thursday. Davis is currently seeking multiple opinions.

Per the Dallas Morning News, “it was just Christmas Day when Davis left a nationally televised showdown against the Golden State Warriors because of right adductor soreness in the inner thigh, which kept him out of the final two games of 2025. Not to mention, Davis suffered an adductor strain in his Mavericks debut that sidelined him for 18 games. His new look, apparent by his protective eyewear, is to protect the right eye that required offseason surgery. Earlier this season, Davis missed 14 consecutive games because of a left calf strain, forcing the Mavericks to adapt to playing without him yet again.”

Wizards to honor John Wall at home game on January 29

The Washington Wizards will celebrate five-time NBA All-Star John Wall on Thursday, Jan. 29, when the team hosts the Milwaukee Bucks in a game scheduled to be televised on Amazon Prime Video at 7:00 pm. The first 15,000 fans in attendance will receive a John Wall bobblehead.

Selected with the first overall pick in the 2010 NBA Draft, Wall led the Wizards to three playoff appearances. He is the franchise leader in total assists (5282) and steals (976), and was named to the 2010-11 All-Rookie First Team, 2014-15 All-Defensive Second Team, and 2016-17 All-NBA Third Team. Wall retired in August 2025 and immediately joined the broadcasting ranks, including a role as studio analyst for Monumental Sports Network’s Wizards coverage.

Wall’s celebration will tip off on Tuesday, Jan. 27, when fans will have a chance to visit the “Wall of Fame” pop-up store located by section 118 in the Overtime Shop at Capital One Arena. T-shirts, jerseys and other merchandise celebrating Wall will be available for purchase. The scorer’s table from Wall’s iconic game-winning shot against the Boston Celtics during the 2016 playoffs will be on display on the concourse.

“From the moment John Wall joined our organization, he set the standard for what it means to represent the Wizards franchise—with integrity, competitiveness, and an unwavering commitment to his teammates, our fans, and the District,” said Ted Leonsis, founder, chairman, managing partner and CEO of Monumental Sports & Entertainment. “John’s impact extends far beyond the stat sheet. He embraced D.C. as his home and gave back to the city with deep pride and purpose. Within our organization, he helped elevate everyone around him and left a lasting mark that will be felt for generations. We are incredibly grateful for his contributions and proud to celebrate an extraordinary career.”

NBA schedule updates for games of January 16 and 30, 2026

Please be advised of the following update to the 2025-26 NBA Schedule:

Friday, January 16, 2026: The Cleveland at Philadelphia game will now be televised by ESPN. The Chicago at Brooklyn game will no longer be televised by ESPN and change game time to 7:30 PM.

Friday, January 30, 2026: The Detroit at Golden State game will now be televised by ESPN. The LA Clippers at Denver game will no longer be televised by ESPN and change game time to 9:00 PM ET / 7:00 PM local.

Mavericks and Rockets will play two October 2026 preseason games in Macao

The NBA and Sands China Ltd. (Sands) have announced that The NBA China Games 2026 will feature the Dallas Mavericks and the Houston Rockets playing preseason games on Friday, Oct. 9 and Sunday, Oct. 11 at The Venetian Arena in Macao.

In addition to the two games, the NBA and Sands will host interactive fan events including NBA House and NBA Fan Day, youth basketball clinics, and a Community Impact Week hosted by NBA Cares and Sands Cares featuring social impact programming focused on health, wellness and sustainability.

The NBA China Games 2026 will reach fans in more than 200 countries and territories on television, digital media and social media. The games and surrounding events will be supported by a roster of marketing partners, including Amazon Web Services, Gatorade, Nike, and Tissot.

Wizards notes after 120-112 win over Magic

The Washington Wizards defeated the Orlando Magic, 120-112, on Tuesday night at Capital One Arena. Washington has now won five of its last seven games overall and four of their last six contests at home.

With the win, Washington snapped an 11-game losing skid to Orlando, picking up their first win over the Magic since Jan. 21, 2023, and ending their longest losing streak to Orlando in series history.

Washington recorded 12 steals, its seventh game this season with at least 10+ steals, now doing so in two in the last three games. The Wizards are now 4-3 in games with 10+ steals as a team.

Washington connected at a .939 clip (31-33) from the free-throw line.

The Wizards’ 31 made free throws mark a season high.

The Wizards set a season-high in points off turnover with 29 (previously 28, Jan. 2 vs. Brooklyn).

Washington had six players top double figures

Washington guard CJ McCollum finished with 27 points (11-19 FG, 3-7 3PT) and added six rebounds and five assists in 38 minutes of action.

McCollum tallied his third 20/5/5 (pts/rebs/asts) game of the season, last doing so on Dec. 20 at Memphis.

McCollum has now scored 20+ points in 14 total games this season, now doing so in back-to-back outings.

Wizards forward/center Alex Sarr scored 23 points (7-14 FG, 2-5 3PT, 7-7 FT) and collected eight rebounds, two assists, four blocks and one steal in 31 minutes of action.

Sarr collected his fourth game this season with at least 20+ points and 4+ blocks, now doing so for the third time in his last six games.

Sarr’s four games with 20+ points and 4+ blocks ranks second in the NBA behind only Victor Wembanyama (5 games).

Sarr has now topped 20+ points in 10 games this season, which ties his total from his rookie year (2024-25).

Sarr has now topped 10+ points in 22 of 26 outings this season.

Injury update on Cavs swingman Max Strus

Cavaliers guard/forward Max Strus recently underwent evaluation and imaging on his left foot following offseason surgery to repair a Jones fracture. The evaluation and imaging revealed positive progress, but additional time is required for the fracture to fully heal.

Strus will continue to advance in the rehabilitation and conditioning phase of his recovery along with ongoing medical treatment.

He is scheduled for a follow-up evaluation with Dr. David Porter, who performed the procedure, in conjunction with the Cavaliers’ medical and training staff, within the next four weeks.

Kevin Garnett joins Timberwolves organization as Team Ambassador

The Minnesota Timberwolves have announced that franchise legend and Hall of Famer Kevin Garnett has officially joined the organization as Team Ambassador, marking a historic reunion between the team and its most iconic player. Garnett’s return underscores a shared commitment to honoring the franchise’s past while building sustained success and a bold new future for Minnesota basketball fans to celebrate.

Garnett, the greatest player in Timberwolves history, will serve in a visible and active role with the Timberwolves and Lynx, strengthening the teams’ deep Minnesota roots by attending select home games, elevating the fan experience, championing community initiatives across the Twin Cities and helping shape the teams’ stories through exclusive content. The Timberwolves will honor Garnett and his profound legacy by retiring his No. 21 jersey. Details of the ceremony will be announced at a later date.

“I’m thrilled to be back home,” said Garnett. “Minnesota is where it all began, where I was young, hungry and learning how to compete at the highest level. I’m excited to be back in the Twin Cities at a time when Marc and Alex are setting a bold new vision for this franchise. Their leadership has brought fresh energy to the organization, and I’m excited to help build what’s next for the Timberwolves, our fans and this community.”

“The Big Ticket is back! Kevin Garnett is synonymous with the Minnesota Timberwolves,” said Co‑Chairmen Marc Lore and Alex Rodriguez. “Bringing Kevin home has been a priority since we acquired the teams. He is the greatest player in Timberwolves history, and his impact on our franchise and community is immeasurable. This is more than a reunion—it’s a statement about honoring our past while pursuing excellence and building one of the most admired sports organizations in the world. We couldn’t be prouder to welcome him home.”