Update: 76ers will sign Jabari Walker to a 2-year, $3.35 million deal, which includes $1 million guaranteed, sources say. Walker earned a rotation role with Philadelphia and ran out of eligible games on his two-way deal before the All-Star Break. ESPN first reported an agreement.

The Cleveland Cavaliers and Riley Minix have agreed to a two-way deal, league sources told @hoopshypeofficial.bsky.social. Minix has averaged 17.5 points on 51.2% from the field and 42.6% from 3-point range in the G League this season. Minix previously was a two-way player for the San Antonio Spurs.

Chris Paul announced his retirement on IG. CP3 was a 12-time All-Star, 11-time All-NBA selection, 9-time All-Defensive selection, 6-time steals champion, 5-time assist champion, 2013 All-Star Game MVP, 2006 Rookie of the Year, and a member of the NBA’s 75th Anniversary Team.

The Toronto Raptors have waived Chris Paul.

NBA Commissioner Adam Silver: “Overt behavior like this that prioritizes draft position over winning undermines the foundation of NBA competition and we will respond accordingly to any further actions that compromise the integrity of our games.”

The NBA fined the Utah Jazz $500,000 for conduct detrimental to the league and the Indiana Pacers $100,000 for violating the Player Participation Policy. Full details below.

As I mentioned yesterday, the New York Knicks were among the teams who had trade discussions surrounding former Spurs forward Jeremy Sochan prior to the trade deadline and were a team to keep in mind for him. Today, Sochan has chosen to sign with the Knicks once he clears waivers.

San Antonio Spurs guard De’Aaron Fox has been named by NBA Commissioner Adam Silver to replace injured Milwaukee Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo in the 2026 NBA All-Star Game. Fox joins USA Stripes. Miami Heat guard Norman Powell will move from USA Stripes to Team World.

Doc Rivers on Cam Thomas: “I’ve had Jamal Crawford. I’ve had Lou Williams. Now, I have Cam Thomas.”

Dallas Mavericks say rookie sensation Cooper Flagg underwent an MRI, which revealed a left midfoot sprain. Flagg will miss the team’s game against the Los Angeles Lakers on Thursday and the 2026 Castrol Rising Stars game on Friday.

The Knicks and Suns were among the teams who had trade discussions surrounding former Spurs forward Jeremy Sochan prior to the trade deadline, as I previously reported on @hoopshypeofficial.bsky.social. Something to keep in mind as he becomes a free agent now and both teams have open roster spots.

San Antonio Spurs forward Jeremy Sochan is now listed as “not with team.” He’s expected to be released.

The NBA has suspended Isaiah Stewart seven games, Miles Bridges and Moussa Diabaté have each been suspended four games, and Jalen Duren has been suspended two games. Stewart’s suspension is based in part on his repeated history of unsportsmanlike acts.

Toronto Raptors forward Brandon Ingram has been named by NBA Commissioner Adam Silver to replace injured Warriors guard Stephen Curry on USA Stripes for the 2026 NBA All-Star Game. Ingram is an All-Star for the second time. Curry is out with a knee injury.

The Detroit Pistons are signing Isaac Jones to a two-year, two-way deal, league sources told @hoopshypeofficial.bsky.social. Jones has appeared in 44 combined games in two NBA seasons with the Sacramento Kings and Pistons.

Update: The Charlotte Hornets signed Pat Connaughton to a two-year deal, which includes a team option for the 2026-27 season worth $3.82 million, league sources told @hoopshypeofficial.bsky.social.

Boston Celtics star Jayson Tatum will be assigned to participate in portions of Maine Celtics practice at the Auerbach Center this afternoon, team says. Following this practice, Tatum will be immediately recalled to the Boston Celtics, where he will continue his rehab process.

JUST IN: Indiana Pacers swingman Johnny Furphy underwent an MRI today, which confirmed he has a torn right ACL, league sources told @hoopshypeofficial.bsky.social. Furphy, a key contributor who the organization is high on, has started 21 of 35 games for Indiana this season.

The Memphis Grizzlies are signing 7-foot-1 rookie center Lawson Lovering to a 10-day contract, agents Drew Kelso and Clay Mallory of One Motive Sports told @hoopshypeofficial.bsky.social. The former Utah Utes center has spent this season with the Memphis Hustle in the G League.

The Charlotte Hornets have signed Pat Connaughton, team says. He was signed after the team waived Malaki Branham to create a roster spot.

The Charlotte Hornets have waived Malaki Branham.

Update: Daniss Jenkins will sign a two-year, $8 million deal with the Detroit Pistons, league sources said. Jenkins will earn the highest single-season conversion amount ever for a two-way player.

The Detroit Pistons are waiving Dario Saric to clear a roster spot for the standard NBA contract conversion of two-way guard Daniss Jenkins, league sources said.

JUST IN: The Detroit Pistons are converting two-way guard Daniss Jenkins to a two-year standard NBA contract, league sources told @hoopshypeofficial.bsky.social. Team option Year 2. He’s averaged 8.2 points, including 39.1 percent shooting from 3-point range, and 3.3 assists in 16.8 minutes per game

Sources: Cam Thomas will sign with the Milwaukee Bucks. As previously reported, he drew interest from the Bucks and Cleveland Cavaliers ahead of the trade deadline before being waived. Cavs discussed Lonzo Ball and second-round pick compensation before pivoting to another trade.

The 2026 3-point Contest at All-Star Weekend will include Damian Lillard (Trail Blazers), Devin Booker (Suns), Kon Knueppel (Hornets), Tyrese Maxey (76ers), Donovan Mitchell (Cavaliers), Jamal Murray (Nuggets), Bobby Portis Jr. (Bucks), and Norman Powell (Heat).

Houston Rockets center Alperen Sengun has been named by NBA Commissioner Adam Silver to replace injured Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander on Team World for the 2026 NBA All-Star Game.

The Washington Wizards have waived guard Dante Exum.

Atlanta Hawks forward Jonathan Kuminga, who sustained a left knee bone bruise while playing for the Golden State Warriors against the Dallas Mavericks on January 22, will be re-evaluated following the All-Star break.

The Golden State Warriors have converted two-way guard Pat Spencer to a standard NBA contract for the rest of the season, Mark Bartelstein and Ross Aroyo of Priorty Sports told @hoopshypeofficial.bsky.social. Spencer has shot 43.1 percent from 3-point range this season. ESPN was first to report.

The Los Angeles Clippers have agreed to a 10-day contract with Dalano Banton, league sources told @hoopshypeofficial.bsky.social. The 26-year-old guard has averaged 6.8 points in 14.5 minutes during four NBA seasons combined with the Toronto Raptors, Boston Celtics, and Portland Trail Blazers.

The 2026 Slam Dunk Contest at All-Star Weekend will include Los Angeles Lakers center Jaxson Hayes, San Antonio Spurs forward Carter Bryant, Orlando Magic guard Jase Richardson, and Miami Heat forward Keshad Johnson.

The Boston Celtics signed Amari Williams to a two-year, $2.64 million deal, which includes a team option for the 2026-27 season, league sources told @hoopshypeofficial.bsky.social. Brad Stevens: “I think Amari’s got a real chance to be a player… We're excited about the progress he's made.”

The New Orleans Pelicans are waiving guard Dalen Terry, league sources told @hoopshypeofficial.bsky.social

The Washington Wizards are signing Keshon Gilbert to a 10-day contract, league sources told @hoopshypeofficial.bsky.social

The Charlotte Hornets have waived two-way guard KJ Simpson.

Breaking: Denver Nuggets forward Peyton Watson will be re-evaluated in 4 weeks with a left hamstring strain, league sources told @hoopshypeofficial.bsky.social. Watson is in the midst of a breakout season, averaging 14.9 points (50% FG, 42% 3PT), 4.9 rebounds, 2.0 assists, 1.2 blocks, and 1.0 steals

The Oklahoma City Thunder signed forward Buddy Boeheim to a two-way contract and waived two-way guard Chris Youngblood.

The Memphis Grizzlies have waived Eric Gordon.

The Brooklyn Nets have waived forward Hunter Tyson.

The Brooklyn Nets have waived Tyrese Martin, league sources told @hoopshypeofficial.bsky.social

The Atlanta Hawks plan to waive N’Faly Dante, league sources told @hoopshypeofficial.bsky.social. He’s out for the rest of the season with a torn ACL.

Breaking: The Brooklyn Nets are waiving Cam Thomas, league sources told @hoopshypeofficial.bsky.social.

The Utah Jazz plan to waive Chris Boucher, a league source told @hoopshypeofficial.bsky.social. Boucher will have the opportunity to sign with a playoff team and is expected to draw interest. He’s averaged 8.7 points and 5.1 rebounds in his nine-year NBA career.

Full Trade: Pacers get Ivica Zubac and Kobe Brown from the Clippers for Bennedict Mathurin, Isaiah Jackson, a Pacers 2026 first (1-4 protected, 10-30 protected or converts to 2031 first if not 2026), 2029 unprotected Pacers first, and a 2028 Mavericks second. bsky.app/profile/mike...

Source: Indiana Pacers guard Bennedict Mathurin is part of the trade going to the Los Angeles Clippers to acquire Ivica Zubac.

The Philadelphia 76ers have signed Charless Bassey to another 10-day contract, league sources told @hoopshypeofficial.bsky.social.

The Denver Nuggets will now be able to duck the luxury tax and plan to convert two-way forward Spencer Jones with the available roster spot following the Hunter Tyson trade to the Brooklyn Nets, league sources said. bsky.app/profile/mike...

JUST IN: The Denver Nuggets are trading Hunter Tyson and a 2032 second-round pick to the Brooklyn Nets for a 2026 second-round pick (less favorable of Los Angeles Clippers and Atlanta Hawks), league sources told @hoopshypeofficial.bsky.social.

Haywood Highsmith is drawing interest from several playoff teams. Highsmith’s healthy, is playing 5-on-5, and was set to make his season debut February 11th following meniscus surgery, agent Jerry Dianis told @hoopshypeofficial.bsky.social.