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NBA Central: “When you look at teams around the league, there’s not a spot for Russell Westbrook.” – @Shams Charania pic.twitter.com/KKbVnZYgMj
Source: Twitter @TheNBACentral

Michael Jordan is celebrating a huge life milestone by making the largest contribution in Make-A-Wish Foundation history. The Charlotte Hornets owner announced Wednesday he has donated $10 million to the charitable foundation in honor of his 60th birthday, which is Friday. Jordan’s financial gift represents the biggest contribution Make-A-Wish has received in its 43 years.
Source: Charlotte Observer

Said Rockets coach Stephen Silas: “He is young and trying to find his way. Jabari has grit and toughness and tries defensively. And he’s not given much at all … I don’t run any plays for Jabari Smith.”
Source: Andscape

Sources told The Post that multiple teams offered two firsts for Dorian Finney-Smith.
Source: New York Post

Jabari Smith Sr. noticed that his son was crumbling emotionally. Smith Jr.’s legs shook so hard it made the table jump in the NBA draft’s green room at the Barclays Center in Brooklyn, New York. The elder Smith grabbed his son’s leg and said some words of wisdom to calm him and put it all quickly in perspective. “So, they called Chet Holmgren’s name, and he lost it,” Smith Sr. told Andscape. “Leg went to shaking. I looked at him. He is almost in tears. And I forgot that he told me that OKC [promised to draft him]... Читать дальше...

Kellan Olson: Suns have officially signed Terrence Ross.
Source: Twitter @KellanOlson

Arturas Karnisovas mentioned wanting to re-sign you in free agency. What does that mean to you? Nikola Vucevic: It’s nice to hear that. It’s nice to hear that the front office has confidence in you and believes in you. We’ll see what happens when the time comes to discuss a new contract. I feel good here. I’m in a good place. If they want to continue, we can come to an agreement. I’d consider it for sure, but also, being a free agent, I’ll have opportunities to look at other stuff.
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Simmons says he has “no idea” what his role will be moving forward with this new-look team. “Everything’s been changing all year, so it’s hard to really understand what’s going on, but hopefully we find some rhythm and consistency,” he said after shootaround Monday morning. “It’s different. It’s a different experience (coming off the bench). So whatever the team needs from us to win, I’m willing to do that.”
Source: Kristian Winfield @ New York Daily News

After making the playoffs last year for the first time since 2017, the Chicago Bulls are in danger of another lottery finish with several looming questions.

What becomes of Simmons and the final two years and nearly $80 million remaining on his contract after this season is of course another dynamic to monitor in Brooklyn. The Nets are widely expected to gauge what trade market could materialize for Simmons after his disappointing campaign comes to a close. The three-time All-Star is still far from the form he exhibited during his best days in Philadelphia.
Source: Jake Fischer @ Yahoo! Sports

Adrian Wojnarowski: Russell Westbrook’s going to take his time at least I think through this week through the start of the All-Star break to continue talking with the Jazz about what it might look like there and getting a sense of what might be available to him in the buyout market.
Source: YouTube

The Dallas Mavericks play against the Denver Nuggets at Ball Arena

The Dallas Mavericks are spending $5,699,419 per win while the Denver Nuggets are spending $4,018,957 per win

Game Time: 9:00 PM EST on Wednesday February 15, 2023

Broadcast Info

Live Stream: fuboTV (Watch for free)
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National TV: N/A
Home TV: Altitude
Away TV: Bally Sports SW-DAL
Home Radio: Altitude Sports Radio 92.5 FM
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The Houston Rockets play against the Oklahoma City Thunder at Paycom Center

The Utah Jazz play against the Memphis Grizzlies at FedExForum

The Utah Jazz are spending $5,110,736 per win while the Memphis Grizzlies are spending $3,709,899 per win

Game Time: 8:00 PM EST on Wednesday February 15, 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: ATTSN-RM
Home Radio: ESPN 92.9FM/680AM
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The Miami Heat play against the Brooklyn Nets at Barclays Center

The Miami Heat are spending $4,610,943 per win while the Brooklyn Nets are spending $4,797,538 per win

Game Time: 7:30 PM EST on Wednesday February 15, 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: YES
Away TV: Bally Sports Sun
Home Radio: WFAN-FM
Away Radio: WQAM 560 / S: WAQI 710

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The Detroit Pistons play against the Boston Celtics at TD Garden

The Detroit Pistons are spending $8,547,363 per win while the Boston Celtics are spending $4,330,306 per win

Game Time: 7:30 PM EST on Wednesday February 15, 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: NBC Sports Boston
Away TV: Bally Sports DET
Home Radio: 98.5 The Sports Hub
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The New York Knicks play against the Atlanta Hawks at State Farm Arena

The Cleveland Cavaliers play against the Philadelphia 76ers at Wells Fargo Center

The Chicago Bulls play against the Indiana Pacers at Gainbridge Fieldhouse

The Washington Wizards (27-30) play against the Portland Trail Blazers (28-30) at Moda Center

The Golden State Warriors (29-29) play against the Los Angeles Clippers (32-28) at Crypto.com Arena

Mark Medina: Warriors guard Klay Thompson will play tonight vs Clippers, marking his first back-to-back he’s played this season.
Source: Twitter @MarkG_Medina

The Sacramento Kings (32-24) play against the Phoenix Suns (31-27) at Footprint Center

Andrew Lopez: Pelicans say CJ McCollum is questionable for tomorrow’s game against the Lakers with the right ankle sprain that kept him out of the OKC game.
Source: Twitter @_Andrew_Lopez

“The vibes were sometimes on, sometimes off,” Beverley said on his podcast. “Inconsistent vibes lead to inconsistent play.”
Source: YouTube