February 4, 2026
Second-year guard
Jared McCain is on the move just before the NBA trade deadline, according to ESPN's Shams Charania. The Oklahoma City Thunder used four picks (one first and three seconds) from its war chest to acquire the shooting guard. McCain's numbers have dipped compared to his 23 games in his rookie season. Shooting 37 percent from three and 38 percent from the field this season, McCain fell behind
VJ Edgecombe and
Quentin Grimes in the rotation. He still could struggle to find playing time on a deep Thunder squad, but should see some minutes while
Ajay Mitchell (abdomen),
Jalen Williams (hamstring), and
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (abdomen) miss time.
--Andrew BallSource: Shams Charania - ESPN
February 4, 2026
34-year-old
Khris Middleton is being dealt to the Dallas Mavericks as part of the larger
Anthony Davis trade, according to ESPN's Shams Charania. Now in the twilight of his career, Middleton won't be much more than a rotational piece behind
Cooper Flagg,
P.J. Washington, and
Naji Marshall on his new team. Middleton averaged 10.3 points on 33% shooting from three-point land in 34 games (all starts) for the Wizards this season.
AJ Johnson,
Malaki Branham,
Marvin Bagley III, two first-round picks, and three second-rounders will also be sent to Dallas for Davis,
Jaden Hardy,
D'Angelo Russell, and
Dante Exum.
--Andrew BallSource: Shams Charania - ESPN
February 4, 2026
Five-time All-Pro forward
Anthony Davis is being traded to the Washington Wizards, according to ESPN's Shams Charania. The deal comes just over a year after he was sent to the Mavericks as part of the
Luka Doncic trade. The Wizards will also acquire guards
Jaden Hardy,
D'Angelo Russell, and
Dante Exum. The Mavericks, in return, will get
Khris Middleton,
AJ Johnson,
Malaki Branham,
Marvin Bagley III, two first-round picks, and three second-round selections. Davis (hand) is still without a clear timetable for return, although he will reportedly be reevaluated six weeks from January 13th. Once cleared, he'll presumably start next to Alex Sarr in the frontcourt and catch lobs from
Trae Young (knee) when both are healthy. That, however, has been a rare occurrence this season. Davis has only played in 20 games so far this year.
--Andrew BallSource: Shams Charania - ESPN
February 4, 2026
San Antonio Spurs forward
Jeremy Sochan (quadriceps) won't play on Wednesday against the Oklahoma City Thunder. The 22-year-old is battling a left quadriceps strain. Even when healthy, the Spurs haven't used Sochan much since the start of December, and he doesn't appear to have a future in San Antonio. In previous seasons, Sochan has shown good all-around ability, so his career could get a restart elsewhere. Sochan has been linked to the Phoenix Suns and New York Knicks since his camp reportedly received the green light to speak with teams about finding him a new home.
--Taavi PailkSource: NBA Injury Report
February 4, 2026
Chicago Bulls point guard
Mike Conley isn't expected to remain in the Windy City past the trade deadline, NBA insider Chris Haynes reports. The Minnesota Timberwolves traded Conley to the Bulls on Tuesday in a three-team trade, but he won't suit up for the club. According to Haynes, Conley will be targeted by a team that needs depth at the point guard position. Conley's fantasy trajectory is unlikely to change with his move elsewhere. He is averaging career-low numbers across the board in 2025-26, notching 4.4 points and 2.9 assists per game.
--Taavi PailkSource: Chris Haynes
February 4, 2026
Cleveland Cavaliers guards
Dennis Schroder and
Keon Ellis will be available for Wednesday's matchup against the Los Angeles Clippers. The Cavalliers haven't included them on the injury report. The two were traded to Cleveland by the Sacramento Kings over the weekend and will make their Cavaliers debuts. Schroder and Ellis will continue as backups in Ohio, though they could have larger roles on Wednesday, depending on
James Harden's (personal) status. Even as a reserve, Schroder could offer decent fantasy value, but Ellis shouldn't be on fantasy radars.
--Taavi PailkSource: NBA Injury Report
February 4, 2026
Sacramento Kings forward
De'Andre Hunter is poised to make his team debut on Wednesday night against the Memphis Grizzlies. The team has not included him on the injury report, signaling that Hunter is ready to play after arriving from Cleveland on Sunday. Hunter is projected to slot into the starting lineup, which will boost his fantasy stock. He began the year as a starter with the Cavaliers but was moved to the bench in mid-December. As a starter, Hunter has tallied 15.4 points, 4.3 rebounds, and 2.3 assists per game this season.
Keegan Murray (ankle) is likely to bump Hunter to the bench when he returns to the lineup, but that won't happen for at least two more weeks.
--Taavi PailkSource: NBA Injury Report
February 4, 2026
New York Knicks guard/forward
Josh Hart (ankle) left Tuesday's blowout win over the Washington Wizards in the third period, Phillip Martinez of SNY reports. He exited midway through the third quarter with a left ankle sprain. Hart notched four points, seven rebounds, and seven assists in 22 minutes as a starter. The Knicks also lost
Mohamed Diawara (ankle) in Tuesday's game. Luckily, both players were "moving well" postgame, so the duo likely won't miss much time. However, it's unclear whether they will be ready to play on Wednesday against the Denver Nuggets.
Mitchell Robinson (ankle) didn't feature against the Wizards and could be back in the lineup as a starter if Hart can't play.
Landry Shamet, who tallied 14 points on 4-for-6 three-point shooting Tuesday night, is also an option to start.
--Taavi PailkSource: Phillip Martinez
February 4, 2026
Los Angeles Lakers forward
LeBron James won't be on the move as the trade deadline approaches this week. Sources have told ESPN that James expects to stay with the Lakers through the season, though his plans beyond the 2025-26 campaign remain unknown. James turned 41 in December, and the Lakers must start looking ahead. Yet the four-time MVP still appears to have plenty of gas left in the tank. James is averaging 22.0 points, 5.7 rebounds, 6.6 assists, and 1.2 steals in 32.0 minutes per game. While his three-point efficiency has dropped to 32.2 percent, he is still making over half of his shots from the field (50.9 percent).
--Taavi PailkSource: ESPN
February 3, 2026
Los Angeles Clippers forward
Derrick Jones Jr. (knee) is set to suit up on Wednesday against the Dallas Mavericks after the team removed him from the injury report. The former dunk champion has missed a month with a Grade 2 MCL sprain in his right knee. Health issues have limited Jones Jr. to 17 appearances this season, but he's done well when active. Across 24.2 minutes per game, Jones Jr. has notched 10.4 points, 2.6 rebounds, and 1.1 blocks. On Wednesday, Jones Jr.'s workload may be limited due to his lengthy absence.
--Taavi PailkSource: NBA Injury Report
February 3, 2026
Memphis Grizzlies guard
Scotty Pippen Jr. (toe) has been upgraded to doubtful on the injury report ahead of Wednesday's encounter with the Sacramento Kings. The second-generation NBA player has been sidelined for the entire campaign so far after undergoing toe surgery in October. Recently, Pippen Jr. had a G League stint with the Grizzlies' affiliate for practice, and he appears to be nearing his season debut. After the team traded away key players, Pippen Jr. may have a big role to play for Memphis over the final stretch of the season. Last campaign, the 25-year-old averaged 9.9 points, 3.3 rebounds, 4.4 assists, and 1.3 steals per game.
--Taavi PailkSource: NBA Injury Report
February 3, 2026
Memphis Grizzlies forward/center
Santi Aldama (knee) is at risk of missing a fifth consecutive game, as the team has listed him as questionable for Wednesday's meeting with the Sacramento Kings. The Spanish big man is managing a knee injury. Memphis could really use Aldama on Wednesday after trading away
Jaren Jackson Jr. and
Jock Landale. When healthy, Aldama has put up solid numbers, averaging 14.0 points, 6.7 rebounds, and 3.0 assists per game.
--Taavi PailkSource: NBA Injury Report
February 3, 2026
Sacramento Kings forward/center
Domantas Sabonis (back) is listed as questionable for Wednesday's game against the Memphis Grizzlies. The Lithuanian star has missed a couple of games due to lower back soreness. He appears to be nearing a return after participating in Tuesday's practice. Whether Sabonis plays against Memphis may not depend solely on his health, as the three-time All-Star has been linked with a move away from the team, and Sacramento might decide to protect its asset.
Maxime Raynaud and
Dylan Cardwell have been sharing center duties during Sabonis' absence.
--Taavi PailkSource: NBA Injury Report
February 3, 2026
Sacramento Kings point guard
Russell Westbrook (foot) has been removed from the injury report ahead of Wednesday's matchup with the Memphis Grizzlies. The former MVP has shaken off foot soreness, which cost him three games. Although Westbrook has been productive with the Kings this season, he has struggled against the Grizzlies. In two games in the matchup, the veteran star has averaged 7.0 points, 6.5 rebounds, and 5.5 assists, with 25.0 percent shooting from the field.
--Taavi PailkSource: NBA Injury Report
February 3, 2026
Cleveland Cavaliers guard
Darius Garland has been traded to the Los Angeles Clippers, along with a second-round pick, in exchange for guard
James Harden. Garland's name popped up in rumors over the weekend after the Cavaliers acquired
Dennis Schroder and
Keon Ellis from the Sacramento Kings. The connection to the Clippers happened late Monday night when news of Harden's trade request came to light. Garland is averaging 18.8 PPG and 6.9 APG. He should be able to fill the facilitator role well in Los Angeles, though Clippers fans may need to wait to see him debut. He's dealing with a toe injury that's forced him to miss the last nine games for Cleveland. With his return still undetermined, Los Angeles may not see Garland suit up until after the All-Star break.
--Kevin Larson - RotoBallerSource: Shams Charania
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