Victor Wenbanyama about the events in Minnesota: Spurs PR has tried to train me, but I don’t want to be politically correct. It’s crazy that people make it seem like the murder of innocent civilians is acceptable
[Wembanyama] “Each and every one of us has to decide a price we’re willing to pay.” (Full Response Concerning Minneapolis)
Victor Wembanyama weighs in on Minneapolis.
[Kareem Abdul-Jabbar] ICE Kills Again
[OldManAndTheThree] Cam Johnson on the ICE murders in MN: “These people were friends. They were family members. They were parents … their lives are just taken from them. It’s sad and it hurts”
[Highlight] Karl-Anthony Towns tries to post up Russell Westbrook
Jayson Tatum on the pressure of playing for the Celtics: “The career I have right now, if I had it with the Grizzlies, I would have a statue outside the arena.”
[Mind the Game] Tyrese Haliburton on his Team USA Olympic experience 😭
[Highlight] SGA elbows Herb Jones in the head, crashes to the ground and gets called for a technical for flailing
[Jaylen Brown] “I’ve sacrificed over the years for us to be a championship-caliber team. Now we’re seeing what I was sacrificing. Being at the helm, and us being 2nd in the east, versus last year we finished 2nd in the east. It’s almost been no drop off with five players that are essentially gone.”
LeBron James on playing 82 Games today compared to the 80s/90s: “I want people/our fans to understand playing 82 games in the 80s and 90s is not the same as playing 82 games in the 2020s. It’s just not.”
Grizzlies fans: How do you feel about the news that the Grizzlies owner has made a fortune by repeatedly violating sanctions by supplying equipment to the military of criminal regimes like Iran and continues to support Russia’s invasion of Ukraine by illegally providing crucial front-line equipment?
Tatum: “Now that Kobe isn’t here, we want to bring up the times he wasn’t as efficient, or he shot long 2s… 3 most influential basketball players of all time like everybody loved and respected even from different sports admired who he was. Now that he’s not here you want to try and erase history?”
[Charania] announces that he will be participating in the All-Star Celebrity Game this year: “I’m a shooter. I can handle the ball, and I can make my floaters. Shout out Danny Green.”
Pablo Torre Finds Out- Exclusive Grizzlies owner Robert Pera linked to Russia’s “Crime Against Humanity”
[Torre] Grizzlies majority owner Robert Pera reportedly got furious and threatened to buy out the minority owners after a woman he met out didn’t believe he owned the team and thought Justin Timberlake did.
[Highlight] Joel Embiid just caught a transition lob for a monster dunk. The Sixers’ big man couldn’t believe it himself.
Exclusive: Grizzlies Owner Robert Pera Linked to Russia’s “Crimes Against Humanity” | PTFO
Tyrese Haliburton Achilles injury update: “Just started playing 3-3 and 4-4 full court that’s been good. I’m playing with interns and player development guys and I feel so nice and think I can play in the NBA right now.”
LeBron James on Playing at a High Level at Age 41: “I don’t know man I don’t even know how I’m doing it. I’m just trying to squeeze as much juice out of the lemon or orange or whatever is left as much as i can. Continue playing the game that I love”
Kerr: “It’s a very resilient city… We have a lot of empathy for the people here. We’re really hopeful that the protests here and nationwide will lead to a much better solution for immigration. It’s not like they’re rooting out violent criminals. They’re taking 5yo kindergartners and US citizens…”
[Lowlight] Anthony Edwards with a loud “OH MY GOD” after a missed layup by Brandin Podziemski. The broadcast crew start laughing about it
[Highlight] Luka hits his 8th 3 of the night to go up to 45 points, then Jaxson Hayes steals and dunks it in-between his legs
[Adam Aaronson, Sixers beatwriter] “Joel(Embiid) is the most talented player I’ve ever coached,” Doc Rivers said. “…Unfortunately for me, I never had him healthy once in the playoffs.”
Timberwolves fans receive cheers from the local crowd when they show their “ICE OUT NOW” signs (seen on the jumbotron)
[Highlight] Naz Reid’s aura is too much for Brandin Podziemski to handle
Alex Sarr stuffs the stat sheet in the win vs the Blazers: 29/12/3 with 2 steals and 6 blocks
[Charania] “The Denver Nuggets will reevaluate Nikola Jokic in about a week. He is making great progress, he’s in the ramp up phase of his return to play process”
Guerschon Yabusele: …even though I’m French, I can’t remain silent. What’s happening is beyond comprehension. We’re talking about murders here, these are serious matters. The situation must change, the government must stop operating in this way. I stand with Minnesota 🙏🏾🖤
[NBCSports] Caitlin Clark will join NBC Sports as a special contributor for Basketball Night in America ahead of the Sunday Night Basketball debut on February 1 at Madison Square Garden
[Post Game Thread] The Washington Wizards (11-34) defeat the Portland Trail Blazers (23-25), 115-111.
Jake Fischer: “There’s absolutely some type of framework that’s being discussed and has been discussed between Golden State and Miami to send Jonathan Kuminga to the Heat and bring Andrew Wiggins back to the Warriors”
[Highlight] Alperen Sengun scores 33 points on 15⁄17 shooting with 9 REB and 6 AST
[Highlight] Scottie Barnes clutch defense this season
[Highlight] Joel Embiid shows off his offensive arsenal, hitting a mid-range fadeaway for his 18th point of the opening quarter.
Joel Embiid in the first quarter: 18 pts 7 reb 3 ast.
Luka drops 46/7/11 in a win against the Bulls as he continues to build MVP cases
[Highlight] Big-time three-pointer by Kyshawn George over Deni Avdija
[All-Access] A view from Philadelphia of Tyrese Maxey finding Joel Embiid for the alley-oop and the ensuing celebration.
[Pincus] Per multiple league and agent sources, Chicago is looking to improve postseason chances this season while adding young, athletic players to complement its core duo of Josh Giddey and Matas Buzelis.
[Highlight] Tre Johnson crosses Caleb Love, eurosteps past Deni and floats it over Clingan
Jaxson Hayes went through the legs for in-game fastbreak dunk tonight. Which stirred some debate. Jake LaRavia: “He didn’t get that high … The only player that does it in the league is Obi Toppin.” -Luka Doncic (off camera): “I did it when I was a teen … I have a video!”
[Highlight] The two-man game between Paul George and Tyrese Maxey opens up George for his third three-pointer of the game
Jake Fischer: “Miami Heat are interested in Ja Morant but only on what they would consider a bargain deal. Something very equivalent to what Washington Wizards paid for Trae Young. I have no heard much interest in Ja Morant elsewhere”
Rui Hachimura after stating he will embrace a sixth man role: 23 PTS 2 REBS 1 AST 1 STL 1 BLK on 9-11 FG 4-5 3PT 1-2 FT
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[Highlights] Luka Doncic makes the difficult 3 and Jaxson Hayes steals the ball and makes the incredible between the legs fastbreak dunk (with replays), almost giving Luka a heart attack. Lakers and Bulls commentaries
[Highlight] Alex Sarr rejects a Donovan Clingan shot, bringing his block total to five for the night.