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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
