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Mavericks injury update on Anthony Davis

Dallas Mavericks forward/center Anthony Davis met with his physician and underwent a medical evaluation of his left hand. He does not require surgery and is expected to heal from the injury in approximately six weeks.

Per the Dallas Morning News, “Davis has missed several games this season due to injury. On Christmas Day, he left a nationally televised showdown against the Golden State Warriors because of right adductor soreness in the inner thigh. He also missed 14 consecutive games earlier in the campaign with a left calf strain. Overall, Davis has played in 29 out of 73 regular-season games since he joined the Mavericks. The Mavericks are 10-10 this season with Davis in the lineup and 5-15 in games played without him.”

Grizzlies injury updates on Brandon Clarke, Zach Edey, Scotty Pippen Jr.

he Memphis Grizzlies today announced the following medical updates:

Brandon Clarke is progressing well in his rehabilitation of a Grade 2 right calf strain that was sustained on Dec. 20 against the Washington Wizards. Clarke is expected to return to play in 4-6 weeks, and further updates will be provided as appropriate.

Zach Edey continues to recover from a stress reaction in his left ankle initially diagnosed on Dec. 11. Based on the unanimous recommendation of consulting experts, Edey will continue on his current plan of offloading and rehabilitation, with a reevaluation to follow in approximately six weeks.

Scotty Pippen Jr. is progressing well in his recovery from a sesamoidectomy that was performed on Oct. 21 to address discomfort in his left great toe. Pippen Jr. is expected to return to play in 4-6 weeks, and further updates will be provided as appropriate.

Hawks trade Trae Young to Wizards for CJ McCollum and Corey Kispert

The Washington Wizards recently acquired guard Trae Young in a trade with the Atlanta Hawks for guard/forward Corey Kispert and guard CJ McCollum.

“We are excited to welcome Trae Young to the Washington Wizards,” said General Manager Will Dawkins. “It is a rare opportunity to acquire a player of Trae’s skill, accomplishments, and age. Trae plays an exciting brand of basketball and brings a level of confidence and competitiveness that has set him apart in this league.”

“On behalf of the Hawks franchise, I’d like to thank Trae for how he embraced the city of Atlanta and represented the Hawks during his time here, on the court and in the community. Over more than seven seasons, including four All-Star appearances, he cemented himself as a fan favorite and one of the great players in our franchise’s history. We wish Trae and his family all the best,” said Hawks General Manager Onsi Saleh.

“Adding CJ McCollum, one of the NBA’s most prolific shooters and a respected veteran, along with an established young veteran in Corey Kispert, will strengthen our team on the court and in the locker room, and we retain flexibility for future opportunities to continue building our program.”

Young (6-2, 164) has appeared in 493 career games (all starts) in eight seasons with the Hawks. The fifth overall selection in the 2018 NBA Draft, Young holds career averages of 25.2 points, 3.5 rebounds, and 9.8 assists per game, while shooting .432 from the field and .351 from three. Young is one of four players to average 25+ points and 10+ assists per game in consecutive seasons after doing so in both 2022-23 and 2023-24 (Nikola Jokic, Russell Westbrook, Oscar Robertson).

The 27-year-old is a four-time All-Star (2020, 2022, 2024, 2025), was selected to the All-NBA Third Team in 2021-22, and was a first-team All-Rookie selection in 2018-19. Young currently leads active players and ranks third all-time in career assists per game (9.8) and has finished top 10 in total assists each of his seven seasons, including leading the league in total assists in 2021-22, 2022-23, and 2024-25. Young also led the league in total points during the 2021-22 season, making him one of two players in NBA history to lead the league in total points and assists in a season, joining Nate “Tiny” Archibald in 1972-73.

The Oklahoma product started the Trae Young Family Foundation in 2019 to support education and advocacy on issues including mental health and wellness. His contributions include opening the Young Family Athletic Center in Norman, Oklahoma, in 2024 and being named an Honorary Board Member at The Children’s Center Rehabilitation Hospital in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, in 2019.

Corey Kispert was selected with the 15th overall pick in the 2021 NBA Draft by Washington. He appeared in 311 games (105 starts), averaging 10.9 points, 2.8 rebounds, and 1.5 assists per game while shooting .475 from the field and .383 from three.

CJ McCollum started in 35 games after being acquired in an offseason trade with the New Orleans Pelicans. He averaged 18.8 points, 3.5 rebounds, and 3.6 assists per game, and shot .454 from the field and .393 from three with Washington.

“We thank Corey and CJ for being consummate professionals during their time in Washington,” said Dawkins. “Though they spent varying time here, both left a lasting impact on this organization that we hope our players carry forward.”

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.”

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.