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01 February 2026

• [Last Word on Sports] - Why The Houston Rockets Deserve More Than 1 All-Star Reserve
  Like every year, competition for the Western Conference All-Star spots is fierce. Five deserving starters –Golden State Warriors point guard Stephen Curry, Los Angeles Lakers point guard Luka Doncic, Oklahoma City Thunder point guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokic and San Antonio Spurs big man Victor Wembanyama –were already announced. The seven reserves will be revealed on . At 30-17, the Houston Rockets are fourth in the Western Conference standings. Do they really deserve two out of the seven All-Star reserve spots? The Houston Rockets Deserve 2 All-Star Reserves In 2025-26 Saturday night’s game certainly wasn’t the best showcase for the Rockets’ potential All-Star reserves. Houston did , 111-107, but the standout performance was by future All-Star . Still, Houston’s prospective All-Stars –15-time All-Star and last year’s debutante, –made themselves felt late to seal the win. Despite decent offensive numbers (18.2 points, 7.7 rebounds, 5.5 assists) and , starting point guard won’t even be eligible for this season. Rockets All-Star Reserve #1: Kevin Durant Durant is averaging 26.2 points, 5.4 rebounds, and 4.6 assists per game this season. Over 45 games, he’s shooting 51.0% from the field, 40.5% from 3, and 88.6% from the free-throw line. The 19-year veteran’s scoring is at its lowest mark since leaving the Golden State Warriors in 2019. His raw points total is nonetheless in the entire Western Conference. When teams gameplan against the Rockets, their goal is to keep the ball out of Durant’s hands and double-team his isolations. Keeping that in mind, NBA coaches make the gameplans, and NBA coaches select the reserves. Rockets All-Star Reserve #2: Alperen Sengun The opposing team’s gameplans also mention Sengun. The big man is currently on an abysmal run, shooting 16-54 (29.6%) from the field over his . Right before that, though, he had 33 points on 15-17 shooting against the Memphis Grizzlies. The reason? Memphis’ game plan was to “guard” him with spot-starter . Overall, Sengun is averaging 21.0 points, 9.3 rebounds, 6.4 assists on 50.0% from the field, 30.0% from 3, and 68.4% from the free throw-line. He’s played in 40 of Houston’s 47 games. Numbers aside, Sengun makes Houston’s whole offense hum. Sometimes the result is a little off-key (something that might even out). But it’s better than the dull, incessant beat of isolation dribbling that Houston defaults to without him. KD & Alpi’s Competition It’s not hard to name seven players who should get in besides Houston’s duo. However, the only strict locks this year are probably Minnesota Timberwolves wing and Phoenix Suns guard . Lakers forward , Denver Nuggets guard , and all have strong cases to be their team’s second All-Star. is also putting together a strong season for the Portland Trail Blazers. An argument can easily be made for the Los Angeles Clippers’ star duo and as well. Even counting just one Clipper, that’s seven guys right there. For KD and Alpi to both make it, it’s likely that someone from that list would have to be excluded. Funnily enough, the most obvious All-Star exclusion would be the player on the team with the best record in the league. Holmgren is averaging 17.8 points, 8.6 rebounds, 1.6 assists, and 2.0 blocks per game. The strength of his candidacy comes from his defense and OKC’s impressive record. But, as of late, the Thunder’s record has been getting . Though 38-11 overall, they are just 6-4 in their last 10. In order to accommodate two Rockets All-Star reserves, one of the All-Star hopefuls on the sub-.500 Clippers or Blazers would probably have to miss out as well. Avdji is averaging 25.5 points, 7.2 rebounds, and 6.7 assists. Even so, the Blazers are just 23-26. Harden averages 25.4 points, 4.8 rebounds, and 8.1 assists, while Leonard averages 27.7 points, 6.1 rebounds, and 3.5 assists. But the Clippers, even after , are still 22-25. NBA fans don’t have long to wait for the big reveal. How long they’d have to wait for Rockets fans to stop bringing up the snub, if there is one, remains to be seen. © Erik Williams-Imagn Images
• [SB Nation: Mavs Moneyball] - The Dallas Mavericks must reevaluate their path forward
  As the Feb. 5 trade deadline approaches, it’s time for the Dallas Mavericks to reevaluate their path forward in building around Cooper Flagg. Dallas is at a crossroads, left with limited assets and aging, injury-prone sidekicks following Hurricane Nico. Following Anthony Davis’ hand injury and Kyrie Irving potentially nearing a return to play, the Mavericks […]
• [Fansided: The Smoking Cuban] - ESPN drops heartbreaking Mavericks trade that would shatter the fanbase
  ESPN just suggested a trade that would rip the Mavericks' fanbase apart.
• [ClutchPoints] - Mavericks’ nightmare 2026 NBA trade deadline scenario amid Anthony Davis drama
  It sure feels like the Dallas Mavericks’ reset has hit a wall. They expected turbulence in the post-Luka Doncic era. What they didn’t expect, though, was paralysis. As the February 5 trade deadline approaches, Dallas finds itself caught between a generational new beginning and an immovable financial anchor. Anthony Davis’ uncertain future threatens to turn […] The post appeared first on .
• [Sporting News] - Mavericks' Jason Kidd goes on NSFW press conference tirade about Cooper Flagg decision
  J-Kidd wasn't very happy about this.
• [Total Pro Sports] - Where to Watch Mavericks vs. Celtics Live: Streaming & TV Coverage Worldwide (Feb 3)
  Mavericks face Celtics amid post-Luka turmoil, Kyrie and Anthony Davis injured, Cooper Flagg hope, while Boston, without Jayson Tatum, still looks playoff-ready on Feb 3.
• [RG] - Phil Handy Weighs In on Jordan, Kobe, LeBron GOAT Debate
  New Mavericks assistant Phil Handy offers an era-aware breakdown of Michael Jordan, Kobe Bryant and LeBron James in the NBA’s GOAT debate.
• [Dallas Morning News] - With Flagg, Mavs can move forward after watershed Luka Doncic trade
  The selection of Flagg altered Dallas’ fortunes, providing a desperately needed change given the turbulent months following the Doncic trade.
• [Fansided: The Smoking Cuban] - Unexpected rumor hands Mavericks a golden chance to land the asset Cooper Flagg needs
  This trade rumor hands the Mavericks an ideal opportunity to land an asset they need for Cooper Flagg's future.
• [SB Nation: Mavs Moneyball] - Jason Kidd goes on expletive-filled rant after 111-107 loss to Houston
  Following the Dallas Mavericks’ 111-107 loss to the Houston Rockets, Mavericks head coach Jason Kidd went and fulfilled his media obligations in quite an unusual fashion. Kidd, who as we well know, is not typically one to give you much in a press conference setting. Well, Saturday night’s postgame presser was much different than any […]