New Orleans: Trey Murphy III (low back soreness) is questionable and Saddiq Bey (right hip flexor strain), Herbert Jones (right ankle sprain), Dejounte Murray (right Achilles rupture) and Derik Queen (left quad bruise) are out. The Blazers play the San Antonio Spurs on Saturday at 5 p.m. at Frost Bank Center.

The Thunder (19-1) have won 11 in a row. They were able to enjoy Jalen Williams' return with a 123-119 win over the Phoenix Suns on Friday. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander had 37 points and eight assists to collect the important 2025 NBA Cup victory.

Victor Wembanyama is taking a few more days off to deal with a sore left knee. The San Antonio Spurs have ruled him out for their game Saturday night against the Portland Trail Blazers.

The 25-year-old All-Star hopeful is in the midst of a career season - his second with the team after being traded from the Washington Wizards.

NBA Commissioner Adam Silver faces criticism as the Trail Blazers vs. Mavericks tip-off hits a delay, sparking fan frustration.

Victor Wembanyama is set to miss his second game in a row for the San Antonio Spurs while dealing with a knee injury he recently suffered.

Expert recap and game analysis of the Portland Trail Blazers vs. New Orleans Pelicans NBA game from January 2, 2026 on ESPN.

In Saturday’s loss to the Warriors, Lauri Markkanen led the way for the Jazz as he recorded 35 points and six rebounds while Keyonte George added 22 points and nine assists of his own. Now Utah will try to bounce back on Monday as they face off against the Trail Blazers in a tough road matchup.