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Full video of the altercation. Sengun: “He’s up on me.. you a b*tch!” Jaylen Brown: “Woah! Hey, get him out of here!” Ref: “He can’t call me that, no!” As Sengun was getting ejected, he called her a b*tch again. The Rockets were celebrating National Girls and Women’s in Sports Day.

[Haynes] BREAKING: Washington Wizards star Anthony Davis (hand, groin) expected to sit out the remainder of the season to fully get healthy for the 2026-27 season, league sources tell me.

Mark my words: In under 5 years the NBA will be near unwatchable due to Kalshi and Polymarket insider trading by players

Jalen Brunson in a disastrous blowout loss to the Pistons: 12 points on ⁴⁄₂₀ shooting, 0/8 from 3, 26.5 TS%

Feeling fuck Giannis after his gambling nonsense, why should I not?

Giannis, one day post-deadline, has announced his role as a shareholder of gambling platform Kalshi: “The internet is full of opinions. I decided it was time to make some of my own. Today, I’m joining Kalshi as a shareholder. We all on Kalshi now.”

Denzel Washington Walks Across Court To Greet LeBron

[Post Game Thread] The Detroit Pistons (38-13) lay the belt down on the New York Knicks (33-19) for the second time this season in as many games, 118-80.

[Windhorst] When I say [Ja Morant] has no value, I don’t even think that’s accurate. I think he has what they call in the league, negative value. Meaning teams weren’t willing to take Ja Morant unless the Grizzlies also added draft compensation

Tanking is in full effect. Not only are teams resting their starters. They’re now limiting their minutes even when they play.

[Uthayakumar] The Miami Heat have blown 31 double-digit leads since the start of last season, the most by any team in that span.

Is Zaccharie Risacher the most forgettable number 1 pick ever?

[Charania] Free agent guard Mike Conley Jr. plans to return to the Minnesota Timberwolves, sources tell ESPN. The sides are working on timing of him re-signing. Conley was traded twice this week – to Chicago, then to Charlotte –before being released and allowed to rejoin the Wolves.

Anthony Davis on the Wizards: ““It’s hard to say (I would definitely stay in D.C.) without the proper plan,” Obviously, it’s tough right now with the team. It shows with their record, but adding certain pieces, that can change..I know it’s like, oh, they have the stigma of they’re not a good team.”

[Highlight] New Thunder guard Jared McCain with a tribute video to Philly.

[Katz] The Bulls and Hornets amended the Coby White trade after a physical showed White had a left calf injury and would have to miss time, league sources tell @theathletic.com . Hornets are now sending two second-rounders (2031 NYK, 2031 DEN) to Chicago instead of three.

[Highlight] Yang Hansen drops it off between the legs to Blake Wesley, and Blake goes back to Yang for the bucket

Amongst the 32 qualified players averaging 20 PPG: Alperen Şengün currently has the worst TS% amongst them. (55.0%)

[Post Game Thread] The Boston Celtics (34-18) defeat the Miami Heat (27-26), 98-96.

[Murray] Zu says bye to Clippers: “Just wanna say thank you. Especially to the fans. From the moment I put on this jersey, you guys showed me love & support, on good nights & bad nights, never turned your back on me. That meant everything & it was the reason I had such pride representing this jersey

[Highlight] Scoot palms the ball with one hand and throws it down

[Aldridge] Anthony Davis says reports of being unhappy with trade to the Wizards are “overblown”: “Conversations are going to be held to see about getting to [contender status] … I want to see the plan, hear the plan, see the vision. [D.C] is obviously phenomenal.”

Scoot Henderson off the bench in his Trail Blazers season debut — 11-9-5 and a game-high +19 in 21 minutes.

[Post Game Thread] The New Orleans Pelicans (14-40) defeat the Minnesota Timberwolves (32-21), 119-115, completing an 18 point comeback behind a combined 85 points from Zion, Bey, and Trey

[Ellis] Kevin Durant shows his respect for Hawks rookie Asa Newell after betting that Newell wouldn’t hit a three

[Dave McMenamin] There is some initial optimism that Luka Doncic is not dealing with a major issue with his left hamstring, however the Lakers star is doubtful to play Saturday against the Golden State Warriors, sources told ESPN

Joe Mazzulla on the moment between Hugo González and Norman Powell. Replay at the end.

Michael Porter Jr. talks about when he accidentally leaked Adam Silver’s number on Snapchat as a rookie: “I’m thinking I’m getting kicked out the league… They had me walk up there in front of all these guys and apologize. That was the most embarrassing time of my life.”

[Krawczynski] Ayo Dosunmu has his phone on DND on gamedays. Took a minute to find out about the trade: “My girl called me, and she never calls me on gameday so I knew it was something. She called me and I could just tell then the news had broke around the bus. I just embraced the moment”

Nikola Jokić Becomes the First Brand Ambassador of Superbet

Raptors GM Bobby Webster on CP3: “I don’t know what he’s going to do. Chris Paul’s probably one of my favorite players ever… it’s a weird thing to trade for him… he’s at this point in his career… we’ll waive him here at the appropriate time.”

[Morey] “I’m quite confident we were selling high [on Jared Mccain]”

Pacers could delay Ivica Zubac’s team debut until his paternity leave ends and ankle injury fully heals

[Highlight] Ausar Thompson shows off the defense with a pair of blocks for the Pistons. Detroit leads New York 63-42 at the half.

[Highlight] Daniss Jenkins drains it at the buzzer 🚨Caps a 14-3 run by the Pistons to end the 1st

Steve Kerr after exiting a loud road locker room celebration: “Felt like we won the championship.”

[Haynes] About Dame: He’s doing really well. Able to dunk off both legs. Not rushing the process. He’ll be ready for the start of next season. He’s ecstatic to be back home with family.

Ant at Halftime 23 points 101% true shooting

Cade Cunningham is better than Jalen Brunson

De’Anthony Melton leads the NBA in plus/minus since Christmas despite being 179th in minutes played. The Warriors are +211 with him on the floor and -149 with him on the bench during that stretch.

[Highlight] Nikola Vucevic Debut Full Play vs Miami Heat

[Highlight] Ausar Thompson Block With His Elbow ➡️ Daniss Jenkins Fake + Finish

[Post Game Thread] The Portland Trail Blazers (24-28) defeat the Memphis Grizzlies (20-30), 135-115.

James Harden had interest in getting traded back to Houston, but they showed little interest, per @ramonashelburne

[Highlight] Dirk Nowitzki and Cooper Flagg teaser interview clip

In a close game between the Jazz & Hawks Lauri Markkanen got subbed off with 17 minutes left on the game and never got back to the court

Jock Landale drove 5.5 hours to score 26 points in his Hawks debut

[Haynes] Teams were calling the Clippers to try and pry Kawhi Leonard away at the trade deadline. Leonard is focused on finishing the season strong and will discuss his future with the franchise in the Summer.