The Edmonton Oilers head south to face the Calgary Flames for the Battle of Alberta at the Scotiabank Saddledome tonight.
My Oilers vs. Flames predictions and top NHL picks are calling for Edmonton to win the rivalry’s final installment of the season tonight.
Oilers vs Flames prediction
Oilers vs Flames best bet: Oilers moneyline (-130)
The Edmonton Oilers allowing a pair of power-play tallies and an empty-net goal in the third period to lose 5-2 to the Maple Leafs on Tuesday has provided an excellent price on Edmonton against the Calgary Flames tonight.
Calgary is 1-4-2 since trading defenseman Rasmus Andersson, and the Flames have scored the fewest goals per game (1.72) during the stretch.
This is also a bounce-back spot for Edmonton, and I think the Oilers playing for the second consecutive night is more than priced in, given the proximity of the two cities.
Oilers vs Flames same-game parlay
In addition to the highlighted offensive shortcomings in Calgary, the Flames have also only hit the Over in two of their past 13 games. The Oilers are sporting the lowest team save percentage at 5-on-5 during the same stretch, too, so I’m anticipating improvement in net for Edmonton tonight to help keep this total Under the number.
Turning to Edmonton winger Ryan Nugent-Hopkins, he’s marked the scoresheet in 11 of 16 games since the calendar flipped to January. Skating with superstar Connor McDavid at 5-on-5 and with the No. 1 power-play is a huge help, with Nugent-Hopkins and No. 97 being on the ice for an elite 6.77 goals per 60 minutes this season.
The Flames have only cashed the Over in two of their last 13 games for -7.75 units and a -55% ROI. Find more NHL betting trends for Oilers vs. Flames.
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Location
Scotiabank Saddledome, Calgary, AB
Date
Wednesday, February 4, 2026
Puck drop
10:00 p.m. ET
TV
Sportsnet
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Just over a year after being traded to Dallas for Luka Doncic, the Mavericks have reportedly dealt Anthony Davis to the Wizards as part of an 8-player deal, according to multiple reports.
ESPN’s Shams Charania is reporting the Mavericks are sending the 10-time All-Star to Washington along with Jaden Hardy, D’Angelo Russell and Dante Exum. In exchange, Charania said the Mavericks will receive Khris Middleton, AJ Johnson, Malaki Branham, Marvin Bagley III, two first-round picks and three second-rounders.
“Dallas is receiving a 2026 Thunder first-round pick and a 2030 protected Warriors first-round pick in this deal from the Wizards along with second-rounders in 2026 (Phoenix), 2027 (Chicago) and 2029 (Houston),” Charania tweeted.
Davis came to Dallas with a long history of injury issues and aggravated an abdominal strain in his debut. In his year with the team, he has missed more games than he has played for Dallas due to various ailments and he’s currently out until after the All-Star break with ligament damage in his left hand.
When he’s been healthy for the Mavs, Davis has averaged 20 points per game and nearly 30 minutes on the court per game. For the Wizards, Davis will join point guard Trae Young as the second former All-Star acquired in a trade this season.
MILWAUKEE, WISCONSIN - FEBRUARY 03: Ryan Rollins #13 of the Milwaukee Bucks dribbles the ball against Lachlan Olbrich #47 of the Chicago Bulls during the third quarter at Fiserv Forum on February 03, 2026 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Patrick McDermott/Getty Images) | Getty Images
The Milwaukee Bucks started their three-game homestand with a win against the Chicago Bulls 131-115. Despite a scare in the third quarter, the Bucks held off the Bulls and coasted to the win in the fourth. Milwaukee won the season series against Chicago, taking the first three games of their four-game set. Read our full summary of the game here and catch a six-minute audio recap on the Bucks+ podcast, Bucks In Six Minutes, below.
He did pick up a couple of early fouls, but other than that, it was a good game for Turner. I’m interested in how he will be used if Giannis and KPJ come back, but I hope this time has shown the coaching staff there’s a lot more to use Turner in other than spot-up shooting.
What a game it was for Rollins. He hit a vital three-pointer to stem the tide that the Bulls were throwing the Bucks’ way. You can’t ask for much more from a player who gives you a 21-point and 10-assist double-double.
It was a solid night for Dairy Bird, who helped Milwaukee with their initial run to take the lead against Chicago. It wasn’t all just catch-and-shoot threes for Green, as he continues to expand his three-point arsenal.
Coffey got the nod in the starting lineup with Bobby Portis as a late scratch. He didn’t look good at all, and there’s a reason he’s typically a bench warmer when everyone is healthy.
After some rough performances, this was a much-needed game for Sims. He was active on the boards and aggressive in the right spots. The only true lowlight was him falling to the floor as Buzelis nailed a three (even if it might have been an offensive foul).
These are the type of games they need to see from Anthony moving forward. He needs to play within himself and fill the box score with contributions beyond scoring.
Grade: B-
Gary Trent Jr.
23 minutes, 15 points, 5/8 3P, +17
Out of everyone on the Bucks who needed a good shooting performance the most, it was Trent. He’s had a significant drop-off from last year, but he tied a season high in three-point makes with five. He’s only done that twice this season, once in the season opener against the Wizards and against the Heat back in November.
Keep giving this man more minutes. Nance showed off all his skills, especially his basketball IQ and shooting. There were times he was outmatched on defense, but he gave full effort all night.
Even with the Bucks missing five rotational players, Jackson continues to get the short end of the minutes. He looked ok during his time on the court, but unless there is a coaching change, I don’t see Jackson sticking in Milwaukee past this season.
Grade: C+
Doc Rivers
It’s hard to give Doc much praise considering the Bucks finally made their shots. Yet, if Doc’s game plan was for them to attempt 38 threes, then I have to give him credit for it.
Grade: C+
Garbage Time: Thanasis Antetokounmpo
Inactive: Alex Antetokounmpo, Giannis Antetokounmpo, Gary Harris, Kevin Porter Jr., Bobby Portis Jr., Taurean Prince
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We received injury updates before the game about a couple of Bucks guards. Kevin Porter Jr. is close to returning from his oblique injury, according to Doc Rivers. He could be back as early as today or as late as Friday against the Indiana Pacers.
Gary Harris, on the other hand, will be out for the next couple of games, and potentially longer.
This was the third career game in which Rollins has dished out 10 or more assists. He was asked about which area in his playmaking has improved the most after the game:
“I’m just making the right reads and getting down hill. Just letting the game develop for me and I’m not forcing things and forcing my shots too early.”
With the trade deadline just a day away, Kuzma was asked how he handles the distraction of it all:
“Me personally, I manage it because this is year nine and I’ve been in trade deadlines since I came into the NBA. My experince is a lot different from others, I’m going to go home after this and go to sleep. I sleep every night, I don’t think about it too much, but when you’re a younger player it’s a little bit different. If you’re a guy on the bench, it’s a lot different. We’re all human and you really can’t esacape it. You can’t escape the talks, you can’t escape because of the world we live in, but they pay us the big bucks. It doesn’t matter if you get traded the next day, whoop-de-do. It’s a buisness and we’re all like contractors and we move and play and it’s just how it goes.”
The Bucks set a new season best with 23 made three-pointers, shooting 60.5%. It’s the first time since December 5, 2023 that the Bucks have shot over 60% from deep.
Pete Nance also put up a season high 15 points, and was just two points shy of tying his career high in scoring.
Up Next
Last night was the first game of a back-to-back at home. They will host the New Orleans Pelicans today with draft lottery implications on the line. Tip-off is scheduled for 7:00 p.m. Central and will be televised on FanDuel Sports Network Wisconsin.
The Vancouver Canucks (18–32–6) take part in their final game before the 2026 Winter Olympic break when they face the Vegas Golden Knights (25–16–14) later tonight. This marks the final game of the Canucks’ mom’s trip, with the team’s first game resulting in a 6–2 loss to the Utah Mammoth on Monday. Vegas’ last game took place on Sunday, during which they lost by a score of 4–3 to the Anaheim Ducks. Tonight’s match is not the Golden Knights’ last before the break, however, as they will also face the Los Angeles Kings tomorrow night.
This is the first time the Canucks and Golden Knights will face each other this season, as the two teams’ other matchups aren’t until March 30 and April 7. By the time they face each other again, Vancouver and Vegas will likely have their respective post-season fates locked-down.
Vegas will be a desperate team heading into tonight’s game, as the Golden Knights’ last win came against the Toronto Maple Leafs on January 23. Throughout their current five-game losing streak, Vegas has dropped all but one of their games by a single goal. Two of these losses were against Pacific Division teams.
For the Canucks, a win tonight would be a good morale booster as the team prepares to enter the 2026 Winter Olympic break. After a long stretch of losses as well as injury after injury, Vancouver will benefit from a break to re-set and rest during what has undoubtedly been a difficult season.
Players To Watch:
Teddy Blueger
Since returning to the Canucks’ lineup on January 21 against the Washington Capitals, Teddy Blueger has scored four goals and tallied one assist. The centre’s presence in Vancouver’s lineup has been greatly missed from both a defensive and depth perspective, though the fact that he’s been contributing offensively definitely helps. As a pending UFA and soon-to-be Olympian for Team Latvia at the 2026 Winter Olympics, Blueger will be a player to watch as the Canucks take part in their final game before the break.
Pavel Dorofeyev
Dorofeyev has gotten off to an impressive start for Vegas this season, putting together a team-leading 24 goals as well as 17 assists. He’s already 12 points away from setting a new career-high with 27 games remaining in the Golden Knights’ season. Throughout his past 10 games, the forward has scored seven goals and potted one assist, though his point totals have been limited to three throughout his team’s five-game losing streak.
Feb 22, 2025; Las Vegas, Nevada, USA; Vegas Golden Knights left wing Brandon Saad (20) skates ahead of Vancouver Canucks left wing Jake DeBrusk (74) during the third period at T-Mobile Arena. Mandatory Credit: Stephen R. Sylvanie-Imagn Images
Vancouver Canucks (18–32–6):
Points:
Elias Pettersson: 13–21–34
Filip Hronek: 5–27–32
Jake DeBrusk: 13–15–28
Brock Boeser: 12–13–25
Evander Kane: 9–16–25
Goaltenders:
Thatcher Demko: 8–10–1
Kevin Lankinen: 7–18–4
Nikita Tolopilo: 3–3–1
Jiří Patera: 0–1–0
Vegas Golden Knights (25–16–14):
Points:
Jack Eichel: 19–45–64
Mitch Marner: 15–41–56
Mark Stone: 20–35–55
Tomáš Hertl: 22–26–48
Pavel Dorofeyev: 24–17–41
Goaltenders:
Akira Schmid: 15–6–6
Carter Hart: 5–3–3
Adin Hill: 3–3–3
Carl Lindbom: 2–4–2
Game Information:
Start time: 7:00 pm PT
Venue: T-Mobile Arena
Television: Sportsnet
Radio: Sportsnet 650
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BALTIMORE, MD - AUGUST 28: Jeremiah Jackson #82 of the Baltimore Orioles fields a ground ball during a game against the Boston Red Sox at Oriole Park at Camden Yards on August 28, 2025 in Baltimore, Maryland. (Photo by Mitchell Layton/Getty Images) | Getty Images
Jeremiah Jackson made his major league debut the day after the Orioles traded Cedric Mullins to the Mets. The trade deadline marked the unofficial end to a season that was lost over the first two months. Any fans still tuning into MASN or MASN2 (RIP) on a given night were left looking for fun stories and surprise candidates to help the team in 2026 and beyond.
Enter Jackson—a 25-year-old looking to finally break into the big leagues after being selected by the Angels in the second round of the 2018 MLB draft. The Orioles signed Jackson as a minor-league free agent prior to the start of last season.
Jackson had never exceeded Double-A during his time with Los Angeles or a stint in the Mets’ organization. The former Mobile, Alabama resident slashed .254/.291/.412 over the first two months with Chesapeake, but he became a star of Camden Chat’s minor league recaps once he reached Triple-A.
Jackson slashed .377/.400/.673 with 11 homers and 22 RBIs over 40 games with Norfolk. The same guy that hit a measly .205/.245/.373 over 122 games at Double-A the year prior now featured an OPS over 1.000.
Baltimore’s front office took notice. With plenty of holes to plug, the Orioles recalled Jackson and cut him loose. The team had room in the lineup without guys like Mullins and Ryan O’Hearn, but Jackson arrived without a default position.
Jackson had made 12 appearances at second, 50 at shortstop, 13 at third, two in left field, and one in right between Chesapeake and Norfolk. Shortstop was out of the question with Gunnar Henderson on the roster, and Jackson Holliday wasn’t going to be displaced at second base. Jordan Westburg needed to start at either second or third.
Jackson spent a majority of August playing right field, but third base opened up when Westburg sprained his ankle. At the end of the year, Jackson had 34 major league appearances in right, 13 at third and one game at second base.
The rookie brought his hot bat to the big leagues and slashed .276/.328/.447 over 170 at bats. He went deep five times, drove in 21, and scored 20. With those numbers and an infielder/outfielder position, Jackson immediately emerged as the leading candidate for Baltimore’s “utility” position in 2026.
Jackson made for a tremendous story, and he’ll hold value as long as he continues to swing like that. But there’s one elephant in the room here—is Jackson really a “utility man?”
A utility infielder traditionally possess the ability to play shortstop, and a utility outfielder must play a respectable center field. Jackson has never played either of those positions at the major league level.
Jackson played plenty of shortstop in the minors, but would new skipper Craig Albernaz trust him in big league action? Holliday could play the position with Westburg sliding over to second if Henderson needed a breather.
The Orioles could definitely use another bench option in center field behind Colton Cowser, but Jackson hasn’t played the position since logging 14 games at Double-A in 2023. The Orioles roster is filled with corner outfielders, and it remains to be seen whether Baltimore would trust Dylan Beavers to play up the middle. If not, Leody Taveras appears to be the favorite while Enrique Bradfield Jr. gets at bats at Triple-A.
Jackson exceeded his rookie limits last season, but he still holds three minor-league options. The Orioles could send Jackson to Norfolk to hone his defensive skills. Bradfield Jr. doesn’t need the defensive reps, and the organization routinely bounces players around the infield in the minors.
Baltimore’s lineup possesses significant fire power at full strength. Pete Alonso adds even more power potential to Coby Mayo and Ryan Mountcastle at first base, while Henderson, Westburg and Holliday all feature All-Star potential. The outfield corners are littered with guys like Beavers, Taylor Ward, Tyler O’Neill and maybe even a healthy Heston Kjerstad.
This team needs a utility player that it can trust on the defensive side of the ball. The Birds will have Jackson’s defense under a microscope in Sarasota. If he passes the eye test, he could head north with a roster spot. If not, he’ll qualify as valuable offensive depth for injury-prone guys like Westburg and O’Neill.
PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA - OCTOBER 04: Bryce Harper #3 of the Philadelphia Phillies reacts after defeating the Miami Marlins 7-1 in Game Two of the Wild Card Series at Citizens Bank Park on October 04, 2023 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Sarah Stier/Getty Images) | Getty Images
FanGraphs has published their projected playoff odds, which means the season draws near. Soon we will have real baseball to bicker and banter over between ourselves. But in the meantime, we can argue over playoff odds. The Phillies are projected by FanGraphs to have a 65.7% chance to make the playoffs, and an 18.9% chance to defend their NL East Title. Both the Braves and the Mets are given better playoff and division odds.
Today’s question is: What do you think of FanGraph’s projections for the Phillies? Too pessimistic? Too optimistic? About right? Make your case.
BOSTON, MA - SEPTEMBER 29: Brad Stevens, president of basketball operations for the Boston Celtics, leaves a press conference at Boston Celtics media day at the Auerbach Center on September 29, 2025 in Boston, Massachusetts. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo By Winslow Townson/Getty Images) | Getty Images
Yesterday’s big trade finally solved the glaring issue of needing more center depth (with all due respect to Queta and Garza). It cost the Celtics some guard depth though. So will the team make another move to add a backup guard or go with what they have?
In theory Jayson Tatum coming back gives the Celtics the scoring punch that they are losing with Simons heading out. While Simons wasn’t exactly a “ball handler” or “distributor,” he was at least capable of bringing the ball up on occasion. Here again, Tatum (at nearly full speed) can help out in this regard.
Still, it would be nice to have a guy that can give us some point guard minutes in a pinch. Maybe that guy can be found in the buyout market (Mike Conley? CP3?). Or maybe there’s someone kicking around the G-League that could use a call-up.
Or maybe there’s another deal out there that Brad is looking into. I’m not sure why the Bulls seem to have a team full of guards and couldn’t throw one of them our way in yesterday’s deal (well, technically they haven’t completed the deal yet and could expand it in the coming days). After a relatively quiet month, things sure are picking up lately.
So what do you think? Is Brad done dealing before the deadline? Or is he going to keep making moves?
Chicago Blackhawks - 21-24-9 - 51 Points - 3-5-2 in the last 10 - Lost 2 - 6th in the Central
Columbus Blue Jackets - 25-20-7 - 57 Points - 7-3-0 in the last 10 - Won 3 - 5th in the Metro.
Team Notes Per CBJ PR
Columbus has won a season-high six-straight games, as well as 10 of its past 11 games overall, while outscoring opponents 42-26 since Jan. 11 following its 3-0 victory at New Jersey last night.
CBJ lead the NHL in wins, points pct. (.909) and team save percentage (.916) and rank second in goals-against/game(2.36), sixth-T in goals for/game (3.82) and seventh in power play pct. (29.6) over that stretch.
The club has scored the opening goal in nine of the past 11 games and has scored the first goal in 33 contests, tied for fourth-most in the NHL in 2025-26.
Columbus leads the NHL in goals by defensemen and ranks fourth in points with 42-98-140 in 55 contests.
CBJ conclude their 11th of 16 back-to-back sets of the season (13-5-3 .690 pts. pct;) vs. Chicago tonight.
The Jackets have allowed two power play goals over the last eight contests and lead the league in penalty kill pct. since Jan. 17 (91.7 pct., 1st in NHL; 22-of-24).
Player Notes Per CBJ PR
Charlie Coyle has notched 9-6-15 in the last 11 contests and ranks second-T in the NHL in goals since Jan. 11.
Jet Greaves (5-0-0, 2.47 GAA, .914 SV%, 1 SO) and G Elvis Merzlikins (5-1-0, 2.03 GAA, .925 SV%, 1 SO) have each won five games for the Blue Jackets since Jan. 11.
Boone Jenner (203 career assists) is one assist from tying RW David Vyborny for the third-most all-time in CBJ history.
Kirill Marchenko, who missed last night's game due to illness, has points in his past four games (1-4-5) and in 15 of his last 19 contests since Dec. 22 (9-11-20).
Mathieu Olivier (two goals at New Jersey) has notched multiple points in three of the past four games (4-2-6).
Zach Werenski has recorded assists in five-straight games (8 assists) and points in six consecutive (1-8-9). He leads NHL blueliners in goals (tied, 19), points (61), multi-point efforts (20), points-per-game (1.20), even strength goals (16), even strength points (45) and shots on goal (181) this season.
Blue Jackets Stats
Power Play - 19.9% - 18th in the NHL
Penalty Kill - 76.9% - 28th in the NHL
Goals For - 170 - 18th in the NHL
Goals Against - 176 - 21st in the NHL
BlackhawksStats
Power Play - 19.5% - 19th in the NHL
Penalty Kill - 85.6% - 1st in the NHL
Goals For - 151 - 26th in the NHL
Goals Against - 176 - 20th in the NHL
Series History vs. TheBlackhawks
Columbus is 43-46-2-13 all-time, and 22-21-1-8 at home vs. Chicago.
The Blue Jackets are 7-0-1 in the last 8 games of the series and have won 6-straight overall.
The winning team has scored four or more goals in 11-straight meetings and 13 of the last 15 in the series overall since Feb. 11, 2021.
The CBJ beat the Blackhawks 4-2 on January 30th
The winning team has won by multiple goals in each of the past nine meetings, including seven instances of by at least three goals.
The teams have combined for six-plus goals in 12 of the past 15 contests, including nine with seven or more goals.
The Blue Jackets have recorded a power play goal in six of the past eight meetings (6-of-21; 28.6 pct.).
Who To Watch For TheBlackhawks
Tyler Bertuzzi leads the Blackhawks with 25 goals.
Connor Bedard leads Chicago with 30 assists and 53 points.
Goalie Spencer Knight is 16-17-7 with a SV% of .909.
Arvid Soderblom is 5-9-2 with a SV% of .874.
CBJ Player Notes vs.Blackhawks
Zach Werenski has 21 points in 19 career games vs. the Blackhawks.
Boone Jenner has 12 points in 23 games.
Charlie Coyle has 15 points in 39 games against Chicago.
Injured Reserve
Brendan Smith - Lower Body - Missed 17 Games IR - Out for the rest of the regular season.
TOTAL MAN GAMES LOST: 153
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The NBA was busy yesterday afternoon with a handful of big names changing teams. The biggest of those trades saw James Harden on the move once again in his career. The 9-time All-Star is now a Cleveland Cavalier. Ironically, the Cavs (30-21) take the court tonight against his old team, the Los Angeles Clippers (23-26) in Southern California.
This is the fifth time the veteran has been traded in his career. In 2012 the former Arizona State Sun Devil was traded from OKC to Houston. In 2021 Harden went from Houston to Brooklyn before going from Brooklyn to Philly in 2022. His stay in Philly was brief as he was traded from the Sixers to the Clippers in 2023 before landing in Cleveland yesterday.
The backcourt in Cleveland is possibly the league’s best…on the offensive end.
The Clippers now employ Darius Garland, the son of former Clipper Winston Garland. The Cavs’ point guard has played well – 18PPG and 6.9AST – but has played sparingly due to foot and toe injuries.
Neither Garland nor Harden is expected to play for their new teams tonight, but we can expect to see the NBA’s 6th-leading scorer, Donovan Mitchell (28.8PPG), and a resurgent Kawhi Leonard (27.6PPG).
This is the second of two games scheduled between these teams this season. The Cavs won on November 23, 120-105, in Cleveland. Donovan Mitchell had 37 points to lead the Cavaliers to the win.
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Game Details and How to Watch Live: Cavaliers at Clippers
Date: Wednesday, February 4, 2026
Time: 10:30PM EST
Site: Intuit Dome
City: Inglewood, CA
Network/Streaming: FDSN Ohio, FDSN SoCal
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Game Odds: Cavaliers at Clippers
The latest odds as of Wednesday courtesy of DraftKings:
Moneyline: Cleveland Cavaliers (-130), Los Angeles Clippers (+110)
Spread: Cavaliers -2.5
Total: 223.5 points
This game opened Cavaliers -1.5 with the Total set at 221.5.
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James Harden (personal) is doubtful for tonight’s game
Evan Mobley (calf) has been declared OUT for tonight’s game
Max Strus (foot) has been declared OUT for tonight’s game
Los Angeles Clippers
Darius Garland (toe) has been declared OUT for tonight’s game
TyTy Washington (hamstring) has been declared OUT for tonight’s game
Bradley Beal (hip) has been declared OUT for tonight’s game
Chris Paul (susp) has been declared OUT for tonight’s game
Important stats, trends and insights: Cavaliers at Clippers
The Cavaliers are 13-10 on the road this season
The Clippers are 13-10 at home this season
The Clippers are 24-25 ATS this season
The Cavaliers are 20-31 ATS this season
The OVER has cashed in 24 of the Clippers’ 49 games this season (24-25)
The OVER has cashed in 24 of the Cavaliers’ 51 games this season (24-27)
Kawhi Leonard has scored at least 20 points in each of his last 28 games
Jaylon Tyson has totaled at least 4 assists in 7 of his last 8 games
Jarrett Allen has pulled down at least 9 rebounds in 4 of his last 7 games
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SAN FRANCISCO — As the buzzer sounded and capped the Golden State Warriors' final game before the NBA trade deadline, Draymond Green was on the court sharing laughs and conversations with teammate Stephen Curry and Philadelphia 76ers guard Kyle Lowry.
Was the 113-94 loss on Tuesday, Feb. 3 at Chase Center Green's final game as a Warrior?
The Warriors have had multiple players' names swirling around the rumor mill ahead of the 3 p.m. ET (noon PT) trade deadline on Thursday, Feb. 5, and Green was one of them.
The Warriors' next game against the Phoenix Suns on Feb. 5 at 10 p.m. ET (7 p.m. PT) is after the deadline.
Green has been mentioned in a potential trade that would send him and other Warriors players to the Milwaukee Bucks for Giannis Antetokounmpo, according to ESPN. NBA insider Marc Stein reported on Jan. 23 that Green would be included in a trade, rather than Jimmy Butler, who tore his ACL in a season-ending injury on Jan. 9.
Stein said the potential trade would include Green, Jonathan Kuminga and Brandin Podziemski, who grew up in Greenfield of Milwaukee County in Wisconsin.
The Warriors are willing to trade Draymond Green, Brandin Podziemski, and Jonathan Kuminga for Giannis Antetokounmpo, per @TheSteinLine
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Green said after the loss to the Sixers that he doesn't know if he's played his last game for the Warriors.
"Maybe," Green told USA TODAY Sports. "I don't know. I don't foresee it that way. But if I have, like I said it's been an amazing run. But I don't know, we'll see. I don't sit and think about the possibilities of what may happen. It's gon' be what it's gon' be, regardless. That just, it is what it is."
Green finished the game with six points, seven rebounds and three assists in 25 minutes. He wore his jersey during his postgame conference with reporters as he does with most postgame scrums, nothing unusual. But he acknowledged that there's a "possibility" he could be traded.
"It's a possibility that I might get traded. It's kind of just what it's like −yeah but at some point it's going to come to an end," Green told reporters about being involved in trade rumors and his Warriors' tenure. "Whether it's a day or two or a year or two, it's going to come to an end at some point. You got to be okay with that. It's not something that I can hold onto forever because I can't play basketball forever. It's got to come to an end at some point anyway."
Green is 35 years old. He was drafted by Golden State out of Michigan State with the 35th pick in the 2012 NBA Draft. He's become a Defensive Player of the Year, four-time All-Star and a four-time NBA champion in 14 seasons with the Warriors.
Green told ESPN's Anthony Slater that Warriors head coach Steve Kerr talked to him before the game that his name has been mentioned in trade talks and asked how his wife was handling it. Green said "that's when it got real" to him and he spoke to his son about it on the way to Tuesday's game.
"I was like 'yo what if I get traded?' He was like 'well why would they trade you,'" Green said summarizing the chat pregame with his son. "I was like 'It's just the business. I've never been traded but it can happen to anybody.' He was like 'Oh, I just don't understand why they would do that.'"
He told reporters that he's spoke to the front office, but added, "it's probably not quite the conversation you think it was" and that he talks to them "pretty often."
Green didn't feel like he played his last game with the Warriors. But he reflected on his time in the Bay Area after 13 to 14 years.
He said "it's business as usual."
'All good things must come to an end at some point'
Green has been getting the question for the last couple days now and said "it doesn't wear" on him since he can't control it. If anything, he said, he can't wait for the deadline so people will stop asking him about it.
"A lot of people want to know how I feel about it, if I'm upset about it, I'm not at all," Green said. "If that's what's best for this organization, that's what's best for this organization. I'm not like 'aww man, they (expletive) me over' or something like that, I don't really feel that way."
Green has averaged 8.4 points, 5.7 rebounds, 5.2 assists, 0.9 steals and 0.7 blocks in 42 games with the Warriors in the 2025-26 regular-season. For his 14-year NBA career, he averages 8.7 points, 6.9 rebounds, 5.6 assists, 1.3 steals and 1 block per game.
He won the 2017 NBA Defensive Player of the Award after being named runner-up in 2015 and 2016. Green has made NBA All-Defensive team nine times.
Kerr said that Green will have a statue outside of the Chase Center for what he's meant to the franchise, on 95.7FM The Game's Willard and Dibs radio show.
"[Draymond and I] have talked [about the trade rumors]. I think what's really tricky for Draymond is this is the only place he's ever known. He's going to have a statue outside the building someday.
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"If you would have told me 13 and a half years ago like 'yo I'm going to hand you this sheet of paper and you can sign it to be in a place for 13 years and a half years, would you sign it?' I would've signed it faster than you can blink," Green told reporters. "So what do I have to sit and worry about? What do I have to be upset about? I've been here for 13 and 1/2 years. That's longer probably than 98% of NBA players have been in one place and a guy from Saginaw has been in one place for 13 and a half years. I don't know that it ends at 13 and a half, but if it does what a (expletive) run it's been."
He's seemingly content with whatever his destiny may be. There's no animosity from Green towards the Warriors, he said that he's "blessed," "lucky" and "grateful."
"My family hasn't had to move anywhere since I started my family," Green said. "That's incredible. I don't take that for granted. There's guys that's been on the move every year, moving their family two, three times in a year. So, I have so much gratitude for where I am in my career, the run I've been on here And I don't know that it ends or what not. We'll all see. But if it does, it does. All good things must come to an end at some point."
If it comes to a point where Green needs to say goodbye, then he'll say goodbye, he said.
MIAMI - MARCH 31: Carlos Beltran of the New York Mets standing on the field before the game against the Florida Marlins at Dolphins Stadium in Miami, Florida on March 31, 2008. The Mets defeated the Marlins 7-2. (Photo by Eliot J. Schechter/MLB via Getty Images) | MLB via Getty Images
Meet the Mets
New York—specifically Etihad Park, which is being constructed right next to Citi Field—will be hosting group stage soccer games during the 2028 Olympics.
Rest easy: Keith Hernandez has signed a new deal with SNY to return to the booth for yet another Mets season.
However, Keith will be cutting back on his workload this season, going from 110 games last season to just 91 this season.
Christian Scott, who should be returning from Tommy John surgery soon, has been throwing in Port St. Lucie.
The three players being inducted to the Hall of Fame have had their cap selections announced, and the speculation can be put to rest—Carlos Beltrán will be going into the Hall of Fame in a Mets cap.
Nolan McLean will be working on refining some of his pitches going into 2026.
Around the National League East
There was very little doubt but it has been confirmed that Andruw Jones will be going into the Hall of Fame as an Atlanta Brave.
Around Major League Baseball
Jeimer Candelario agreed to a minor league contract with the Angels. Regardless of whether or not he makes it to the major leagues, he will still be getting paid a tidy sum by the Reds.
ESPN put out some season predictions for some of the top prospects in baseball going into 2026.
Pitcher Eduardo Salazar has signed a minor league contract with the Minnesota Twins.
The result of Tarik Skubal’s arbitration case will likely have an affect on what the Tigers do next, says Ken Rosenthal.
First baseman Carlos Santana has agreed to a deal with the Arizona Diamondbacks.
Chaim Bloom is rebuilding the future of the Cardinals to his vision, especially with the Brendan Donovan trade.
Both Rob Manfred and Ron DeSantis have approved of the Tampa Bay Rays’ plan for a new stadium and mixed-use development.
Things are awkward between the Pirates and Andrew McCutchen, but they might find each other once again in the end.
Yesterday at Amazin’ Avenue
Brian Salvatore took a look at a potential Mets bullpen (side-)arm in Joe Jacques.
Steve Sypa has nearly concluded his list of the top 25 Mets prospects going into 2026, with outfielder Carson Benge taking second place.
The Knicks’ All-Star guard reflects on the unexplainable energy of Madison Square Garden, road playoff battles, and what winning in New York truly demands.
Madison Square Garden has a way of turning basketball games into something closer to mythology, and for Jalen Brunson, it’s a feeling that still resists explanation. The New York Knicks’ All-Star point guard has played on some of the sport’s biggest stages, but when the Garden tightens into playoff mode, it becomes something else entirely. In a conversation for Boardroom’s latest Cover Story, Brunson tried to put words to the electricity that ripples through the building when the stakes rise.
“You can sit here and talk about how crazy it is and how it’s jumping and how you’re going to feel the energy, good or bad,” Brunson told Rich Kleiman. “You’re going to feel the energy. You can’t just explain it; you have to experience it.” He paused, then said what most players eventually realize. “It’s insane. There’s no better place to do anything, not just play basketball, to do anything, perform anything that goes on in that arena.”
For Brunson, that atmosphere isn’t just fuel; it’s responsibility. Still early in his Knicks tenure, he’s already acutely aware of what it means to carry expectations in a city that remembers everything. Legacy is part of the conversation, whether he invites it or not. But Brunson keeps his focus narrow.
“I know I got a lot more to do, a lot more,” he said. “This is cool and all, but my goal is to win. I want to win. I’m going to do whatever it takes, and I’m going to die trying.”
That same playoff intensity showed itself on the road, too. Brunson pointed to a night in Detroit, where clutch shots silenced a roaring crowd that refused to let up. “Their crowd was loud,” he said. “Detroit in the playoffs was crazy. That was a really cool moment.” When asked about Pistons star Cade Cunningham, Brunson saw a familiar trait: leadership without noise.
“He’s not loud,” Brunson said. “He gets the job done. He gets his teammates involved. He does everything you ask of him, and then he goes home.”
In New York, that quiet resolve plays just as loudly as any roar. And inside the Garden, Brunson is learning exactly how far it can carry him.
TORONTO, ONTARIO - OCTOBER 31: Kevin Gausman #34 of the Toronto Blue Jays reacts following the top of the sixth inning against the Los Angeles Dodgers in game six of the 2025 World Series at Rogers Center on October 31, 2025 in Toronto, Ontario. (Photo by Emilee Chinn/Getty Images) | Getty Images
Kevin Gausman is entering the last year of his five-year, $110 million contract. In his first four years with the Jays, he made 125 starts, posting a 48-41 record, a 3.48 ERA, and an 11.2 bWAR.
We don’t really need a ‘better know’ for him, we’ve been watching him for the last four years.
By bWAR, last year was his best, a 3.8, with a 3.59 ERA in 32 starts, 193 innings (a career high). Not bad for a 34-year-old.
He’s been very consistent in his 30s, making 31 or more starts in each of his last five years. 2024 was a bit of a down season for him, if a 3.83 ERA in 31 games could be called ‘down’. He said he should have started the season on the IL and he likely should have.
Gausman has been a two-pitch pitcher for his career, but over the last couple of seasons, he’s added a slider. In 2025, he used it 8.6% of the time (up from 6.2% in 2024). It was hit pretty hard this year; batters had a .605 slugging average on it. I still think it is a good idea for him to give batters another pitch to think about.
At 34, he hadn’t lost anything on his fastball. He’s still averaging 94.5 MPH on it and topped out at 98.8. At some point, he’ll start slowing down. Steamer still thinks he’ll start 31 games and throw 185 innings, with 11 wins (which would put him 9th in wins in team history) this year, but with a 4.02 ERA, which would be his highest in his time with the Jays.
He is entering his free-agent season. I’m sure he’d like to have a good year and set up another contract. Going into his age-36 season, though, he won’t be getting another five-year deal.
WASHINGTON, DC - APRIL 07: (L-R) Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Clayton Kershaw, U.S. President Donald Trump, and Los Angeles Dodgers Owner and Chairman Mark Walter pose with a jersey presented to Trump as he hosts the 2024 World Series champions in the East Room of the White House on April 07, 2025 in Washington, DC. The Los Angeles Dodgers defeated the New York Yankees with a 7-6 victory in Game 5. (Photo by Kevin Dietsch/Getty Images) | Getty Images
The Washington Senators set a precedent for reigning championship winning teams by visiting President Calvin Coolidge at the White House in 1925. Just over a century later, the Dodgers will arrive in our nation’s capitol in early April during their first road trip of the season— just like they did in 2025.
This time around, amidst national turmoil surrounding two fatal incidents regarding federal agents in Minnesota, the case for the Dodgers to visit the commander in chief is far from concrete.
Bill Shaikin of the Los Angeles Times asked manager Dave Roberts and team president Stan Kasten about whether or not the team that continues to revere the legacy of Jackie Robinson would consider visiting the White House. Roberts confirmed that he intends to go while Kasten declined to provide a definitive answer.
Per Roberts: “I was raised — by a man who served our country for 30 years — to respect the highest office in our country. For me, it doesn’t matter who is in the office, I’m going to go to the White House.”
Per Kasten: “I don’t have any news for you on that.”
Shaikin argues that the decision for the Dodgers to accept or decline a visit to the White House will be based on their moral courage, especially as they honor a pioneer of baseball who used his platform to advocate for civil rights and liberties once they return to Los Angeles.
For me, going to the White House would feel more expedient than right. If the Dodgers do go, they ought to skip the tributes to Robinson’s grand courage, since they would not have been able to muster up a fraction of their own.
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Edwin Díaz will once again be representing Team Puerto Rico for the 2026 World Baseball Classic. Díaz appeared in four games for Puerto Rico in 2017, allowing two runs and striking out nine over 5 1/3 innings. In 2023, Díaz secured the final out against the Dominican Republic to send his team to the quarterfinals against Team Mexico, but suffered a season-ending injury to his ACL while celebrating.
Bill Plunkett of the Orange County Register shares a preview of how the starting rotation will shape up this season. The four-headed monster of All-Stars are cemented at the top with several young options vying to fill in that fifth spot. Plunkett notes that the Dodgers could reignite their interest in Detroit Tigers ace Tarik Skubal should he be made available during the season.
If the Detroit Tigers put Skubal on the market at any point, the Dodgers will be at the front of the line looking to acquire him. They have the prospect capital to make a deal happen and the financial resources to give him the massive contract extension his agent, Scott Boras, will be seeking if Skubal is going to forgo free agency next winter.
Sonja Chen of MLB.com takes a look at how the Dodgers outfield is shaping up. The starters right now are the newly signed Kyle Tucker in right field, Andy Pages in center and Teoscar Hernández returning to left field. Chen breaks down the different depth options at play, while also noting that a reunion with Kiké Hernández is not off the table should the team need additional options outside of Alex Call, the recently re-claimed Michael Siani and rookie Ryan Ward.
It would not be surprising to see the Dodgers bring back fan favorite Kiké Hernández… Los Angeles has openly stated its interest, but because Hernández is recovering from left elbow surgery and expecting to miss time at the beginning of the season, it seems likely that a deal might not materialize until the 60-day IL opens at the start of Spring Training.
