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NBA Communications: Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and Indiana Pacers guard Tyrese Haliburton have been named the NBA Western and Eastern Conference Players of the Week, respectively, for Week 10 of the 2023-24 season (Dec. 25-31).
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Joel Lorenzi: Chet Holmgren, asked if he’s proven anything: “I haven’t proven shit, I’ve played 30 games.”
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LeBron James enlisted his most famous friends like Jay-Z, Beyoncé and Anthony Davis to celebrate his birthday in Los Angeles on Monday … but there was one guy on the guest list who was a bit of a surprise — suspended Warriors star Draymond Green.
Source: TMZ Staff @ TMZ.com

If you want an apartment with “wow” factor, consider Joel Embiid’s fabulous Philadelphia condo. On the market for $5.5 million, the two-bedroom, two-bath penthouse offers more than 3,500 square feet spread over two floors. The place is situated in one of the city’s most sought-after boutique condominium buildings, known for its upscale apartments that span entire floors. According to property records, the apartment last changed hands in 2018 when it sold for $3.2 million.
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Shams Charania: Eight-time NBA All-Star Dwight Howard is signing a contract to continue his basketball career abroad, details here: pic.twitter.com/U3KeDWUynL
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NBA: Minnesota Timberwolves at New York Knicks

New York Knicks guard Jalen Brunson (11) takes the court for warm ups prior to the…

New York Knicks guard Jalen Brunson (11) takes the court for warm ups prior to the game against the Minnesota Timberwolves at Madison Square Garden.

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NBA: Minnesota Timberwolves at New York Knicks

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Zach Lowe: And I continue to hear that Cleveland, which has done a decent job sort of staying afloat without Evan Mobley and Darius Garland and Donovan Mitchell in some recent games, just doesn’t want to entertain the notion of trading Donovan Mitchell as I always say, and his people and other people have reported. That changes in one phone call from Donovan Mitchell’s representation or agent or whatever, but like as of now, I think the Cavs have done pretty well gutting it out.
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After the game, the Detroit Pistons head coach praised the 21-year-old, comparing him with two of the biggest superstars in the whole NBA. “He might be the best post-up guy in the league now. It’s like Jokic, Embiid and him”, he said. Ime Udoka, instead, tried to humble him. “I specifically told him to keep it simple, stop searching for fouls and just play”, the Houston Rockets head coach added. Alperen Sengun himself said to the media he needs more improvements. “I knew I needed to play better. Читать дальше...

The Celtics had ample potential to succeed with All Star-caliber players in Hayward and Kyrie Irving, along with emerging talents in Jayson Tatum, Jaylen Brown and Terry Rozier. Despite a seemingly stacked roster, Boston fell short in the second round of the playoffs to the Milwaukee Bucks. Making an appearance on Podcast P with Paul George, Hayward said he believes the team got in its own way. “In my eyes it was just, we all had too many agendas, and the agenda to win the whole thing was not the main one,” Hayward said. Читать дальше...

ESPN’s Zach Lowe revealed former New York Knicks wing R.J. Barrett’s contract was viewed as a “toxic asset” by some anonymous NBA front office members and coaches following his trade to the Toronto Raptors. “I’ve always said if there’s a continuum of RJ Barrett optimism and pessimism—and over here on the pessimistic side is like, ‘He just stinks, he’s a toxic asset.’ And that is a word that got thrown around yesterday in my conversations with front office people and coaches—toxic asset. Like you’re... Читать дальше...

Russell Westbrook moved up from No. 26 to No. 25 in the scoring all-time list after passing Patrick Ewing
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The Charlotte Hornets play against the Sacramento Kings at Golden 1 Center

The Orlando Magic play against the Golden State Warriors at Chase Center

The Boston Celtics play against the Oklahoma City Thunder at Paycom Center

The Brooklyn Nets play against the New Orleans Pelicans at Smoothie King Center

The San Antonio Spurs play against the Memphis Grizzlies at FedExForum

The Chicago Bulls play against the Philadelphia 76ers at Wells Fargo Center

Ohm Youngmisuk: Ty Lue says Kawhi Leonard is playing and Mason Plumlee is active tonight.
Source: Twitter @NotoriousOHM

The Miami Heat (19-13) play against the Los Angeles Clippers (19-12) at Crypto.com Arena

The Dallas Mavericks (19-14) play against the Utah Jazz (14-19) at Delta Center

The Portland Trail Blazers (9-22) play against the Phoenix Suns (17-15) at Footprint Center

The Charlotte Hornets (7-23) play against the Denver Nuggets (23-11) at Ball Arena

The Indiana Pacers (18-14) play against the Milwaukee Bucks (24-9) at Fiserv Forum

The Detroit Pistons (3-30) play against the Houston Rockets (16-15) at Toyota Center

Mark Followill: Kyrie is back tonight per Jason Kidd. No anticipated minutes restriction
Source: Twitter @MFollowill