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NBA Games⁢ Postponed Amidst Winter Storm ⁢and Security⁣ Concerns

January 25, 2026 ⁤ – Several NBA games have been postponed in recent days due to a combination of severe winter whether and security ⁤concerns, ‍impacting teams across the league and disrupting the regular season schedule.

Winter Storm Disrupts Eastern and Central⁣ Conference Play

A important winter storm sweeping across the United ‍States led to the postponement of multiple games, primarily affecting teams⁣ in the Eastern and Central Conferences. The Denver Nuggets‘ game against the Memphis Grizzlies,⁢ originally scheduled for Sunday, was called off due to hazardous conditions in the Memphis area. The⁤ decision ⁢came less than three hours before the scheduled tip-off, as⁢ a mix of snow, sleet, and freezing rain created risky travel conditions [[2]].

The storm’s impact extended beyond the NBA. A G League game between the Memphis Hustle and the Stockton Kings, scheduled for Monday in Southaven, Mississippi, was also postponed⁤ and rescheduled for‍ February 19th.Widespread power outages and blocked roads prompted authorities to advise residents to stay off the streets [[2]].

The Milwaukee Bucks were also affected, unable to fly out on Saturday night for their Sunday game against ⁤the Dallas Mavericks. As of Sunday afternoon, the Mavericks remained in Dallas, with plans to⁤ arrive in Milwaukee by mid-afternoon. The Nuggets are planning to travel on Sunday, contingent on conditions ⁣at Memphis International Airport, and ‍are scheduled to play the Detroit Pistons⁣ on Tuesday.

Security Concerns Lead to Game Postponement in Minneapolis

In a separate incident, the NBA postponed ⁤a game between the Golden State Warriors and the Minnesota Timberwolves on Saturday. This decision was made to prioritize the ⁢safety and security of the Minneapolis community following the fatal shooting of a man ⁢by a federal officer in a business district near the Timberwolves’ ⁤arena ⁤ [[2]].

College Basketball Also Affected

The‍ disruptions weren’t ⁣limited to the NBA. ⁣Several college basketball games were also postponed, including Tennessee’s visit to