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These were the highest-ranked point guards in our latest Aggregate Mock Draft:

Anthony Chiang: Also, Jimmy Butler received positive news on his right knee when he met with a doctor in LA on Saturday.
Source: Twitter @Anthony_Chiang

But, Nikola Jokic admits he is not chasing awards. “To be honest, the MVP trophy might mean a little more to me when I finish my career. I didn’t chase that recognition or think about it. When you want something and then you get it, it’s logical to be happy. However, that award wasn’t for me not even on my mind, so maybe I’m not overjoyed enough because of that. I have to admit that I don’t play for records, nor to be the best in triple-doubles“, Nikola Jokic, said in an interview for TV Arena Sport. Читать дальше...

Joe Harris has missed four straight games with a sore left knee, but seems on pace to return on Monday at home versus the Spurs. “Good progress for Joe going forward, so look forward to seeing him when we get back,” coach Jacque Vaughn said. “Yeah, I am hopeful for [Monday]. He’ll actually go get some treatment [Sunday]. I texted with him and he was feeling better. So he gets treatment … and see how he responds.”
Source: New York Post

Gregg Popovich thought the Spurs would hold Luka Doncic under 50 points… but the Slovenian star had other plans and went for 51, sealing the 126-125 victory with another smart play at the free-throw line with 1.5 seconds to go:

The Boston Celtics play against the Denver Nuggets at Ball Arena

The Boston Celtics are spending $6,870,743 per win while the Denver Nuggets are spending $7,082,337 per win

Game Time: 8:00 PM EST on Sunday January 1, 2023

Broadcast Info

Live Stream: fuboTV (Watch for free)
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National TV: N/A
Home TV: Altitude
Away TV: NBC Sports Boston
Home Radio: KKSE 92.5FM
Away Radio: 98.5 The Sports Hub

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The Washington Wizards play against the Milwaukee Bucks at Fiserv Forum

The Sacramento Kings play against the Memphis Grizzlies at FedExForum

The Sacramento Kings are spending $7,095,434 per win while the Memphis Grizzlies are spending $5,563,233 per win

Game Time: 8:00 PM EST on Sunday January 1, 2023

Broadcast Info

Live Stream: fuboTV (Watch for free)
NBA League Pass: The most live games plus NBA TV. Free trial

National TV: N/A
Home TV: Bally Sports SE-MEM
Away TV: NBCSCA
Home Radio: ESPN 92.9FM/680AM
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Mark Berman: Eric Gordon asked if he’s seeing the improvement he thought he’d see since the beginning of the season: “There’s no improvement.”
Source: Twitter @MarkBermanFox26

“There has been some talk between the Pacers and Knicks about Obi (Toppin). He fits in Indiana, especially if they keep Turner. Obi is a rim-runner, he has some toughness, he has athleticism. He needs minutes and a team that is rebuilding with young talent like Indy is a really good match,” the exec told Deveney.
Source: Mark Nilon @ Heavy.com

The Miami Heat (18-18) play against the Utah Jazz (19-19) at Vivint Arena

The Philadelphia 76ers (20-14) play against the Oklahoma City Thunder (20-20) at Paycom Center

The Detroit Pistons (9-29) play against the Minnesota Timberwolves (20-20) at Target Center

The New Orleans Pelicans (23-12) play against the Memphis Grizzlies (13-13) at FedExForum

Sources tell cleveland.com that All-Star point guard Darius Garland and second-year forward Evan Mobley are out for Saturday night’s New Year’s Eve showdown against surging Chicago.
Source: Chris Fedor @ Cleveland Plain Dealer

The Dallas Mavericks (20-16) play against the San Antonio Spurs (23-23) at AT&T Center

The New York Knicks (18-18) play against the Houston Rockets (25-25) at Toyota Center

The Cleveland Cavaliers (22-14) play against the Chicago Bulls (19-19) at United Center

The Brooklyn Nets (24-12) play against the Charlotte Hornets (27-27) at Spectrum Center

Mark Berman: Hakeem Olajuwon on the NBA naming the Defensive Player of the Year Award after him. It’s now called the Hakeem Olajuwon Trophy: “That’s the crown. That sealed my career. It can’t be anything higher than that.” And Hakeem is in the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame.
Source: Twitter @MarkBermanFox26