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Marc Stein: Sacramento was doing some due diligence on Tobias when it was out there that there could be a deal that involved both Ben and Tobias and I know not this week but earlier this month that I did hear from some teams that suggested that they saw Sacramento as the only team that could realistically get Daryl to move off of his patience stance on Ben because there were indications that the Kings would be willing to take Tobias on if it meant getting Ben now. The Kings have sent so many mixed messages lately. Читать дальше...

The NBA world reacts to the news of Tom Brady's retirement.

Shams Charania: Orlando Magic guard Cole Anthony is committing to the NBA Slam Dunk Contest at All-Star Weekend in Cleveland, sources tell @TheAthletic @Stadium. At 6-foot-3, Anthony has had some explosive dunks and is having a breakout sophomore season (18 PPG, 6 RPG, 6 APG).
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But standing in the catacombs of Fiserv Forum on Friday morning after the shootaround to prep for that night’s game against the Milwaukee Bucks, Randle insisted he would not change a thing and has no intention of bailing on his commitment to the Knicks. “I wouldn’t change it,” he said. “I still want to be a part of it. I still want to see this thing through. I still want to be a part of trying to bring a championship to the Knicks. “So I’m not going to be happy and be all about it when things are... Читать дальше...

There’s no growing rift between Smart and Udoka. Smart said the rookie coach has done a great job. Smart said he believes Udoka has faith in him. Smart trusts the coach will act in the best interest of both Smart and the team. “So you tip your hat off to him for everything that he’s doing in his first year with all the BS around with this team not winning and stuff like that,” Smart said. “Being in Boston and coaching for Boston, it’s not easy, especially for your first year. So we just have to continue to help him. Читать дальше...

James Boyd: More #Pacers trade talk info from @MikeAScotto. One thing to keep in mind with Justin Holiday is that he’s unvaccinated and plans to remain unvaccinated, so any team that plays in a city with a vaccine mandate would most likely not make a move for him.
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“He looks like money,” the big man said of Harden after practice on Friday. Harden will not have any limitations upon returning after a one-game absence because of hamstring tightness, Nash said, meaning the Nets will take on the Warriors with two of their three stars. Kevin Durant is out with a sprained left MCL, but Kyrie Irving, who is not able to play at home, will be able to suit up for the five-game road trip. Harden had reported left hamstring tightness after the Nets lost to the Lakers on Tuesday in Brooklyn... Читать дальше...

Less than 2 weeks after being a 50-1 longshot to win NBA MVP, Philadelphia 76ers All-Star Joel Embiid is now the favorite (+260) at Caesars Sportsbook. Embiid, listed at 50-1 on January 16, is in the midst of a 16-game stretch in which he is averaging 34 points and 10 rebounds per game. The Sixers big man vaulted former MVPs Stephen Curry (+300) and Giannis Antetokounmpo (+325) in the last few days. Denver Nuggets All-NBA big man and last season’s MVP Nikola Jokic has the fourth-best odds at +400... Читать дальше...

Here’s your daily recap of movements in the all-time lists for scoring, rebounds, assists, blocks, steals and three-pointers after yesterday’s games.

Joe Mussatto: Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (right ankle sprain) will not return, per the Thunder.
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The New York Knicks (23-27) play against the Milwaukee Bucks (20-20) at Fiserv Forum

Game Time: 10:00 PM EST on Friday January 28, 2022

Sarah K. Spencer: Wow. Hawks beat the Celtics, 108-92, and are now on a six-game win streak. They move to 23-25, inching closer to .500. Lead got down to 1 early in the fourth, but the Hawks buckled down and responded with clutch plays. Had 10 blocks, 10 steals, just 10 turnovers.

The Minnesota Timberwolves (24-25) play against the Phoenix Suns (9-9) at Footprint Center

Game Time: 9:00 PM EST on Friday January 28, 2022

Dave McMenamin: A 76ers spokesperson told ESPN that an investigation conducted in the last 24 hours since the Sixers-Lakers game resulted in the fan who targeted Carmelo Anthony being banned indefinitely from all future 76ers games, as well as all future events at Wells Fargo Center.
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The Chicago Bulls (30-18) play against the San Antonio Spurs (31-31) at AT&T Center

Game Time: 8:30 PM EST on Friday January 28, 2022

The Indiana Pacers (18-32) play against the Oklahoma City Thunder (34-34) at Paycom Center

Game Time: 8:00 PM EST on Friday January 28, 2022

The Utah Jazz (30-20) play against the Memphis Grizzlies (17-17) at FedExForum

Game Time: 8:00 PM EST on Friday January 28, 2022

The Portland Trail Blazers (21-28) play against the Houston Rockets (35-35) at Toyota Center

Game Time: 8:00 PM EST on Friday January 28, 2022

The Los Angeles Clippers (25-26) play against the Miami Heat (17-17) at FTX Arena

Game Time: 8:00 PM EST on Friday January 28, 2022

A Knicks fan claimed that Julius Randle had him kicked out of FTX Arena in Miami earlier this week for heckling the slumping forward. Earlier this month, Randle was fined $25,000 for saying a thumbs-down gesture was intended to say “shut the f-ck up” to booing fans at Madison Square Garden.
Source: Peter Botte @ New York Post

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KC Johnson: Lonzo Ball surgery had no surprises, went well. Per Billy Donovan.
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The Detroit Pistons (11-36) play against the Orlando Magic (40-40) at Amway Center

Game Time: 7:00 PM EST on Friday January 28, 2022

The Los Angeles Lakers (24-25) play against the Charlotte Hornets (22-22) at Spectrum Center

Game Time: 7:00 PM EST on Friday January 28, 2022

Salman Ali: Kevin Porter Jr. has entered health and safety protocols.
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Dave McMenamin: Frank Vogel says Anthony Davis (R wrist) and LeBron James (L knee) are both out. Avery Bradley and Russell Westbrook will play.
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