Brad Rowland: In a @BleacherReport video, @Chris Haynes reported there is “ample interest” around the league in Dejounte Murray. Also, Haynes said “I do believe Dejounte Murray will likely be traded by the deadline. That’s my belief.” https://bleacherreport.com/videos/510099-lakers-76ers-interested-in-murray
Source: Twitter
Dave McMenamin: The Los Angeles Lakers will waive Alex Fudge in order to sign Dylan Windler to a two-way contract, sources told ESPN. As @wojespn first reported, LAL is bringing in the 6-6 wing who has shot 37.8% from 3 in his G League career.
Source: Twitter @mcten
Michael Scotto: The Brooklyn Nets are waiving two-way guard Armoni Brooks, league sources told @hoopshype. Brooks has made 145 career 3-pointers in 84 NBA games. pic.twitter.com/MGJBqNva2Q
Source: Twitter @MikeAScotto
Adrian Wojnarowski: G League G/F Dylan Windler has agreed on a two-way contract with the Los Angeles Lakers, Mark Bartelstein and Andy Shiffman of @PrioritySports tell ESPN. Windler had a 23-point, 33-rebound performance on Friday for the Knicks’ Westchester affiliate. pic.twitter.com/JXWAsnJ212
Source: Twitter @wojespn
The Trade Deadline: “I do know that Buddy Hield is on the block after he turned down extension numbers from Indiana in the fall. And I do know so far Indiana has pretty much rebuffed any teams interest in TJ McConnell.” (via @JakeLFischer )
Source: Twitter
Quickley’s financial future is less certain after turning down extension offers. But after reportedly asking for $125 million, the guard is in a better position to earn that figure in free agency after a showcase season in Toronto. Maxey also benefited from a greater opportunity this season because Philadelphia traded James Harden. He is now a front-runner for an All-Star nod. “I’m pretty sure [Quickley] will be OK,” Maxey said. “He’ll make a lot of money.”
Source: Stefan Bondy @ New York Post
Jorge Sierra: ALL-TIME SCORING RANKINGS James Harden passed The Logo for No. 23 in NBA history last night. Kyrie Irving is now No. 115 after moving past Juwan Howard. Also… Nikola Vucevic is now ahead of BILL RUSSELL at No. 166. pic.twitter.com/5onaWSvHhv
Source: Twitter @hoopshype
NBA: Charlotte Hornets at Chicago Bulls
Chicago Bulls forward DeMar DeRozan (11) walks into the United Center before the game against the…
Chicago Bulls forward DeMar DeRozan (11) walks into the United Center before the game against the Charlotte Hornets.
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NBA: Charlotte Hornets at Chicago Bulls
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Lamar Odom says ketamine has been a successful tool to help him combat his addiction problems … this after it was revealed it was in Matthew Perry’s system when he died. We got Lamar outside Oxy Dental, which Lamar owns, in Lomita, CA on Thursday, and talked about the controversy surrounding ketamine treatment therapy following the coroner’s report on Matthew’s death.
Source: TMZ Staff @ TMZ.com
But, as one source close to the situation cautioned this week, “don’t be so sure.” It’s complicated and it’s fluid, but with about a month to go before the Feb. 8 trade deadline, many are expecting some closure, whether that comes in the form of a trade or a new long-term contract. “I wouldn’t be surprised if they offered an extension,” another source said. In other words, there’s a wide range of potential outcomes, and nobody can be sure of how it will all shake out because, true to form, the... Читать дальше...
Paul is one of the Warriors’ best trade chips because of his expiring $30 million contract. Even though he’s played well for the Warriors, Golden State will still have to consider moving him if that’s the piece other teams want. The injury might keep him out past the Feb. 9 trade deadline. But it doesn’t figure to impact Paul’s value.
Source: Marcus Thompson II @ The Athletic
Gerald Bourguet: “I’m gonna miss him on the court, but he’s a friend forever.” Devin Booker said Ricky Rubio, who recently announced his decision to retire, is a brother who gained respect throughout his career “Even though it was just one year [in Phoenix], it was so impactful to my career.”
Source: Twitter @GeraldBourguet
After ending the third quarter with the score tied, Memphis outscored L.A. by 14 in the fourth and won 127-113 to hand the Lakers their fourth straight loss. The Lakers are now 17-19 — 11th in the Western Conference and out of even play-in tournament contention — less than a month after winning the league’s inaugural in-season tournament. For LeBron James, who led all scorers with 32 points but went just 2-for-6 from the foul line and committed three turnovers in the fourth, there was no sugarcoating it. Читать дальше...
Kuminga played a season-high 36 minutes against the Pistons. He didn’t rest a single second in the fourth quarter. He had 11 points and six rebounds and spent the majority of crunchtime as the primary defender on Cade Cunningham. It was his 12th consecutive game in the starting lineup, but Kuminga is still yet to play 30-plus minutes in consecutive games in his career. So the playing-time tracker will continue to be monitored. “I never complained about playing time (during the meeting),” Kuminga said. Читать дальше...
Golden State Warriors guard Chris Paul fractured his left hand and will undergo surgery next week, the team announced Friday night. Paul suffered the injury midway through the third quarter of the Warriors’ 113-109 win over the Detroit Pistons. With 6:06 remaining in the third, Paul attempted to collect a long rebound off a missed 3-pointer when his hand awkwardly made contact with Detroit’s Jaden Ivey. Paul immediately started grabbing at and flexing his hand and went back to the locker room. Читать дальше...
After the game, Ham’s voice was loudest and sternest when chiding people who, in his opinion, are missing the big picture. “This is the NBA, man. This is a marathon, and you have to look at the totality of the picture,” he said. “I’m tired of people living and dying with every single game we play. It’s ludicrous, actually. It’s like, ‘C’mon man, this is a marathon.’ And we hit a tough stretch.”
Source: Dan Woike @ Los Angeles Times
The Milwaukee Bucks play against the Houston Rockets at Toyota Center
The Milwaukee Bucks are spending $7,580,252 per win while the Houston Rockets are spending $8,665,101 per win
Game Time: 8:00 PM EST on Saturday January 6, 2024
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The Utah Jazz play against the Philadelphia 76ers at Wells Fargo Center
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Dave McMenamin: Darvin Ham said he has the support of Jeanie Buss and Rob Pelinka and says speculation about his job performance “comes with the territory” in pointed pregame remarks Friday pic.twitter.com/DYOB7s3Zg3
Source: Twitter @mcten
What kind of impact did Ja have on the team during his absence? Ja Morant: He has done everything the league has asked, the team has asked and us as his teammates and coaches have asked. Even though he wasn’t playing with us, he’s been in our ears knowing the system, explaining to me Derrick and Biz [Bismack Biyombo] things that we don’t know. We are a new team and he knows he’s been here. He knows what Coach Taylor wants. And he is being that leader for these [returning] guys. They all grew up... Читать дальше...
Anthony Slater: Here’s a more extended soundbite from Steve Kerr on Jonathan Kuminga. Said he spoke with Kuminga today and wished any displeasure remained in-house. “You have an issue, I’m here. I’m the most accessible coach in the league probably. My door is always open.” pic.twitter.com/nVYW76b7HB
Source: Twitter @anthonyVslater
Shams Charania: The Sacramento Kings are deciding to pull out of the Pascal Siakam talks, sources say. Things can be fluid, but Kings-Raptors talks are now over.
Source: Twitter @ShamsCharania
Dave McMenamin: Darvin Ham said he has the support of Jeanie Buss and Rob Pelinka and says speculation about his job performance “comes with the territory” in pointed pregame remarks Friday pic.twitter.com/DYOB7s3Zg3
Source: Twitter @mcten
Anthony Slater: Here’s a more extended soundbite from Steve Kerr on Jonathan Kuminga. Said he spoke with Kuminga today and wished any displeasure remained in-house. “You have an issue, I’m here. I’m the most accessible coach in the league probably. My door is always open.” pic.twitter.com/nVYW76b7HB
Source: Twitter @anthonyVslater
The Memphis Grizzlies (11-23) play against the Los Angeles Lakers (17-18) at Crypto.com Arena
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