This was an odd move to make by the NBA. In a rare move, the NBA has announced it has cancelled the Minnesota Timberwolves’ home game against the Golden State Warriors. The move by the NBA comes shortly after a Border Patrol agent shot and killed a man who was resisting arrest and was armed with a firearm. Video footage of the shooting appears to show the man reaching for his weapon. Fox News reported more details on the NBA’s decision to cancel the Timberwolves’ home game: Saturday’s NBA game between the Minnesota Timberwolves and Golden State Warriors was postponed in the aftermath of a fatal shooting involving a Border Patrol agent. “The decision was made to prioritize the safety and security of the Minneapolis community,” the NBA said, adding that the game would instead be played on Sunday. Earlier this month, the Timberwolves held a moment of silence prior to a game for Renee Good, the woman who was fatally shot by an ICE agent. Good, 37, was killed while operating a vehicle that agents ordered her to exit, according to Department of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem. Good, according to Noem, refused and “attempted to run them over and ram them with her vehicle.” “Our thoughts are with her family and everyone affected, and our hearts are with our community as we hope for healing and unity during this challenging time,” the arena’s public-address announcer said at the time. Warriors head coach Steve Kerr called Good’s killing “murder.” “It’s shameful, really, that in our country we can have law enforcement officers who commit murder and seemingly get away with it. It’s shameful that the government can come out and lie about what happened when there’s video and witnesses who have all come out and disputed what the government is saying,” Kerr said. “So, very demoralizing, devastating to lose anyone’s life, especially in that manner. So it’s terrible, terribly sad for her family, and for her, and that city.” Here’s how NBA Hall of Famer Charles Barkley reacted to the game’s cancellation: Ernie Johnson announces that the Timberwolves-Warriors game in Minnesota, which was scheduled as part of the ABC tripleheader, has been postponed by the NBA. Charles Barkley: “Somebody’s gotta step up and be adults… Two people have died for no reason, and it’s just sad.” https://t.co/pMz60VdlQS pic.twitter.com/nsD98p9cQX — Awful Announcing (@awfulannouncing) January 24, 2026 Fox News provided the latest details of the shooting: The American Federation of Government Employees (AFGE) identified the man fatally shot by a Border Patrol agent in Minneapolis on Saturday as one of its members, Alex J. Pretti. Pretti, a 37-year-old Minneapolis resident, was shot during an immigration enforcement operation early Saturday targeting Jose Huerta-Chuma, an illegal immigrant with a criminal history including domestic assault for intentional conflict bodily harm, disorderly conduct and driving without a valid license. Authorities said Pretti approached Border Patrol agents while armed with a 9mm pistol and “violently resisted” when they attempted to disarm him. Medics at the scene immediately delivered aid, but Pretti was pronounced dead at the scene. “At this time, many of the details remain unclear,” AFGE wrote in a statement. “Video of the incident is circulating on social media, and the Department of Homeland Security has publicly stated that the victim was brandishing a weapon at officers. However, based on the video currently available, that claim is not clearly established.” AFGE said they are not certain if the Border Patrol agent who opened fire was a member of AFGE. “This is an unfolding and extremely serious matter,” AFGE leaders wrote in the statement. “Until we have verified facts, it is important that we refrain from speculation or drawing conclusions.