News
After having received positive feedback from NFL general managers, Ty Simpson announced his intention to enter the 2026 NFL Draft today. Simpson is generally regarded to be the 3rd-ranked quarterback that will be available in the draft.
Josh Niblett has been hired as tight ends coach at Colorado. Niblett announced earlier this week that he was resigning his position as head coach at Gainesville (GA) High School, where he had a 45-9 record over four seasons.
Wildcard Weekend Injury Reports
Practice Reports – Wednesday:
- Did Not Practice – Anfernee Jennings (illness).
- Limited Participation – n/a.
- Full Participation – n/a.
Media Appearances
Links to press appearances from today:
Scenes and Highlights
tuff and-1 for young bull 😮💨@CollinSexton02 | 📹 @FDSN_Hornets pic.twitter.com/6bsD0BroXi
— Charlotte Hornets (@hornets) January 8, 2026
Sharpe & Clowney hosting a BLOCK PARTY 🚫 pic.twitter.com/UMwVaays4W
— Brooklyn Nets (@BrooklynNets) January 8, 2026
Shack back-to-back-to-back 🔥 pic.twitter.com/8eNDjtjSfH
— Valley Suns (@GLeagueSuns) January 8, 2026
Transactions
- Mark Sears – waived by the Milwaukee Bucks.
Game Results
BASKETBALL
Toronto Raptors 97, Charlotte Hornets 96.
Collin Sexton – 24 minutes, 22 points (4-8 2pg, 3-5 3pg, 5-5 FT), 2 rebounds, 3 turnovers, 3 fouls, -3.
Brandon Miller – inactive (knee contusion).
Atlanta Falcons 117, New Orleans Pelicans 100.
Herbert Jones – inactive (ankle).
Orlando Magic 104, Brooklyn Nets 103.
Noah Clowney – 33 minutes, 10 points (4-6 2pg, 0-5 3pg, 2-3 FT), 3 rebounds, 4 assists, 2 steals, 2 blocks, 2 fouls, +12.
Oklahoma City Thunder 129, Utah Jazz 125.
Chris Youngblood – DNP.
Golden State Warriors 120, Milwaukee Bucks 113.
Mark Sears – inactive (G League assignment).
Portland Trail Blazers 103, Houston Rockets 102.
JD Davison – DNP.
Capital City Go-Go 112, Motor City Cruise 1-4.
Charles Bediako – inactive.
Valley Suns 124, Oklahoma City Blue 102.
Jaden Shackelford – 35 minutes, 31 points (7-11 2pg, 5-11 3pg, 1-1 FT), 6 rebounds, 1 assist, 1 steal, 2 turnovers, 5 fouls, +20.
Chris Youngblood – inactive (NBA assignment).
Stockton Kings 128, Rio Grande Valley Vipers 115.
JD Davison – inactive (NBA assignment).
