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[Highlight] LeBron gets emotional after the Cavs played a tribute video for him

[Injury] Luka Dončić hurts himself on the Cavaliers’ raised court:

[Jayson Tatum] on DNPs in the Olympics: “People didn’t take into account how I was feeling in real time — I couldn’t understand it, because I was 1st Team All-NBA. Me and 4 other guys, and they were all European. I’m the only American. Then in the Olympics I didn’t play… It was hard to process.”

[Mannix] The Warriors have made it known to the Bucks that they are willing to offer a Jonathan Kuminga/Jimmy Butler-headlined package with draft picks for Giannis Antetokounmpo.

REMINDER: The Milwaukee Bucks were 30-13 under Adrian Griffin before he was fired. Since Doc Rivers has joined, the team has gone 84-81 and their franchise GOAT has officially made it clear he is looking to get traded.

[Jae Crowder] WE WERE 30-13 BTW. TO BRING IN DOC. THIS IS WHAT STARTED THE AVALANCHE

[Highlight] Bronny James steals it and slams it down! The crowd goes wild!

[Charania]: Houston Rockets center Steven Adams has undergone season-ending surgery on his left ankle, sources tell ESPN.

[Charania]: Two-time MVP Giannis Antetokounmpo is ready for a new home at the Feb. 5 NBA trade deadline or in the offseason as several rival teams make aggressive offers to the Milwaukee Bucks for him, and the franchise is starting to listen, league sources tell ESPN.

[Ashish Mathur] NBA legend Giannis Antetokounmpo is ready to leave the Milwaukee Bucks and the future Hall of Famer prefers to be traded to the Miami Heat, New York Knicks or Toronto Raptors, sources told DallasHoopsJournal.

[Highlight] Jaylon Tyson after win vs. Lakers:

“This is Donovan Mitchell’s city now.”

[Windhorst] Other teams interested in Giannis Antetokounmpo will “have to try to beat” a strong offer from the Golden State Warriors. The Warriors have the most “straightforward” trade package for Giannis Antetokounmpo.

Charles Barkley when Charania gets cut out because of a glich: “ESPN, pay your bills man. I know times are tough”

[McMenamin] “Multiple team and league sources told ESPN the Cavaliers would gladly welcome James back this summer if he wanted to return to Cleveland for his 24th NBA season and third stint with the team.”

[Charania] The Miami Heat, Minnesota Timberwolves, New York Knicks and Golden State Warriors are among the serious suitors for Antetokounmpo, league sources said.

Matt Barnes on Zion Williamson:

“He might be dickin’ down too much, he might have to keep his meat in his pants. He likes to slang that Johnson around.“

[Highlight] Onyeka Okongwu returns to shoot the technicals with a bloody mouth and teeth after taking an elbow

[Highlight] Moussa Diabate drains his first triple of the season, gets the steal on the other end, then slams down the dagger to secure the 4th straight win for the Hornets!

Charania: “Sources said Antetokounmpo has informed the Bucks for months that he believes the moment has come to part ways after 12-plus years together, making a trade increasingly possible.“

[Post Game Thread] The Cleveland Cavaliers (29-20) eviscerate the Los Angeles Lakers (28-18), 129-99.

LeBron James receives a big ovation in Cleveland

[Scotto] The Celtics offered Anfernee Simons, one first-round pick, and one first-round pick swap to the Clippers in exchange for Ivica Zubac and salary filler. The Clippers declined.

“The Moose is Loose” Diabate in a win against Memphis: 18 pts (⁸⁄₉ fg, ¹⁄₁ 3pt, ¹⁄₂ ft), 20 reb (8 off.), 2 ast, 2 stl, 1 blk. +30.

Chet Holmgren On Minneapolis: “I definitely think we’re too advanced as a species, just plain and simple, for things like that to be happening. No matter what your opinions are or what your beliefs are, you should be able to agree that nobody needs to be dying on the street.”

Charles Barkley: “Change it… the Hornets are gonna be in the PLAYOFFS!”

[Highlight] Sam Cassell falls over trying to hold back Joe Mazzulla unleashing the dragon on the referees, upset about an uncalled foul. Immediate technical foul

[Charania] The Milwaukee Bucks have received trade offers for Giannis Antetokounmpo that include former All-Star players and draft picks.

Joel Embiid after last night’s win: Every time I step on the floor, I become emotional because the last 2 years have been really tough….I’m just happy finally being consistent and on the floor. I don’t take it for granted.

[Highlight] Amen Thompson destroys Luke Kornet at the rim with the omega jam

[Highlight] Josh Hart gets a towel thrown at him for his finger guns celebration towards the Raptors bench after sinking the 3

[Amick] The Toronto Raptors are emerging as a legitimate landing spot for Domantas Sabonis, with RJ Barrett expected to go to Sacramento in a potential deal

Despite the loss Bronny has reached over 100 career points.

[Highlight] Nickeil Alexander-Walker hits the fadeaway left handed 3-pointer bank shot

[Haynes] Sources: Boston Celtics star Jayson Tatum (Achilles recovery) is re-evaluating his situation and is now considering sitting out the entire 2025-26 season. Final decision has yet to be determined.

Mikal Bridges tonight: 30 points on ¹²⁄₁₅ shooting (⁴⁄₆ from 3)

[Injury] Luka had to go back to the locker room after an apparent leg injury at the edge of the court

[Post Game Thread] The Charlotte Hornets (20-28) defeat the Memphis Grizzlies (18-27), 112-97.

[Scotto] Wolves deem Jaden McDaniels as untouchable unless they can acquire Giannis Antetokounmpo

[Charania] The Milwaukee Bucks are willing to wait until the offseason to trade Giannis Antetokounmpo if their price of a blue-chip young talent and/or a surplus of draft picks is not met.

[Highlight] LeBron threads a needle of a pass to Jake LaRavia for a layup. On the ensuing possession, Luka fires a quarterback pass to LeBron on the other end for an easy dunk.

Paolo Banchero in January: 25.0 points (49.5% FG, 38.5% 3PT, 77.4% FT, 59.8% TS), 9.2 rebounds and 5.6 assists per game

[Post Game Thread] The Atlanta Hawks (24-25) defeat the Boston Celtics (29-18) 117-106

Doc Rivers last night: Joel Embiid’s the most talented player I have ever coached. He is. It’s incredible!

[Highlight] Sengun BREAKS Victor Wembanyama’s ankles and Dunks on him

[Scotto] Lakers have dangled the expiring contracts of Rui Hachimura (\(18.26 million), Gabe Vincent (\)11.5 million), and Maxi Kleber ($11 million) on the trade market, league sources told HoopsHype.

Dyson Daniels tonight: 15/6/9/5/1 on ⁷⁄₁₁ shooting (¹⁄₁ on 3!)

[Siegel] “The Heat can offer Tyler Herro, Kel’el Ware, Jaime Jaquez, Jakucionis, and 2 1st round picks they can trade right now… in the offseason, all of a sudden that doubles — they can trade 4 1st round picks… I just don’t think there’s another team out there that has a better package than that”

[Highlight] Castle lobs to Wemby who dunks on Amen Thompson