Doc Rivers was asked if he still stands by his initial declaration that Renee Good was murdered by ICE: “I stand by my words 100%.” “The training of ICE is horrible.”
[Charania] 2026 NBA West All-Star reserves: Anthony Edwards, Jamal Murray, Chet Holmgren, Kevin Durant, Devin Booker, Deni Avdija, LeBron James.
Klay Thompson’s response post-game to a Rockets reporter mentioning that Reed Sheppard’s nickname is ‘C*caine Curry’: “Whoa…I think Reed’s a great shooter. I don’t think anyone should be in the same sentence as Steph though. That’s crazy.”
[Charania] 2026 NBA East All-Star reserves: Donovan Mitchell, Jalen Johnson, Karl-Anthony Towns, Pascal Siakam, Norman Powell, Scottie Barnes.
[Jayson Tatum] on thinking his career might be over after tearing his Achilles: “It was a few weeks where I thought… did I make enough money, did I accomplish enough… There was some moments where I thought I might be done”
Bob Costas appears on NBA on NBC coverage for the first time since 2002
With the announcent of Jamal Murray as an allstar reserve, Jokic has officially broken his 10 year streak of not having an allstar teammate. This is the longest streak for any MVP in league history
[Charania] The Atlanta Hawks are trading guard Vit Krejci to the Portland Trail Blazers for Duop Reath and two future second-round picks, sources tell ESPN. Krejci has averaged 9 points and 2.2 3-pointers made per game on 42.3% shooting, which ranks top 20 in the NBA.
Cooper Flagg’s 49-point game mentioned on SNL “Not a great start to black history month” 😭
“Me and you JB!” —Bobby Portis to Jaylen Brown after this possession
Lebron James now has more allstar selections (22) than 99.96% of players have total seasons in the NBA. Only Vince Carter (22 seasons) has as many seasons as Lebron currently has allstar games.
[Edwards] “The Bucks are looking for a premier young player(s) and multiple, good draft picks… The NYK has neither, and would need to trade 2 of OG Anunoby, Bridges or Towns. The latter two, per multiple league sources, aren’t believed to have the same value today as when the Knicks traded for them”
[Highlight] Jason Kidd on criticism for playing Cooper Flagg at Point Guard: “That’s your opinion. You guys write that bulls. That’s not — I’ve done this. I’ve played this game. I played it. I know what the f I’m doing.
One Year Ago Today: Luka Dončić was traded from the Dallas Mavericks to the Los Angeles Lakers for Anthony Davis.
Nick Friedell, “The Warriors have made it clear to Jimmy Butler that they are going to stick by him as he begins a year-long rehab”
[Charania] BREAKING: The Cleveland Cavaliers are trading De’Andre Hunter to the Sacramento Kings for Dennis Schroder and Keon Ellis, sources tell ESPN. The three-team deal includes the Chicago Bulls acquiring Kings forward Dario Saric and two future second-round picks.
Yuki Kawamura Wins The Jump Ball
[Charania] The [Krejci-Reath deal] allows the Hawks to create roster space, and Atlanta now has seven future second-round picks at their disposal.
[Highlight] Ausar Thompson connects on the half-court buzzer-beater
Dillon Brooks says OKC hacks the most in the NBA and calls out Lu Dort
[Murray] For the second time this season, James Harden will not play in Phoenix due to personal reasons.
Doc Rivers on Giannis: “He wants to be a buck, he loves the city and that’s all I can go by as a coach right now. Has it been difficult? Yeah. My favorite day of the year this year will be the day after the trade deadline. I think everyone will be here”
[02/04/2025] Dennis Schröder on the NBA trade deadline: “It’s modern slavery at the end of the day. Everybody can decide where you’re going, even if you have a contract … at the end of the day if they say, ‘You’re not coming to work tomorrow, you’re going over there,’ they can decide that.“
[Highlight] Kevin Durant passes to Amen Thompson through the legs of Max Christie (with a replay)
[The Athletic] The Pacers had concerns about Ellis’ ability to find playing time over Bennedict Mathurin, who is headed for restricted free agency.
All the All-Star reserves from both conferences
[Highlight] Dillon Brooks Iso Scoring
[Highlights] 5’7” Yuki Kawamura wins a jumpball against 6’5” Kasparas Jakučionis, and then strips Jaime Jaquez Jr. and draws the foul (with replays)
Something interesting to note here is that LeBron James, when asked about the All-Star Game 10 days ago, hinted that he would show up but not play in the All-Star festivities.
Coach Spo on Kel’el Ware after playing just 3 minutes: “Look I know every press conference ends up being about him and I really dont want it to be that. This is not a knock on Kel’el. This game was so fast. They were playing SFs at Center. The advantage was the speed”
[Post Game Thread] The Boston Celtics (31-18) defeat the Milwaukee Bucks (18-29), 107-79.
[Highlight] 5’7” Yuki Kawamura, shortest player in Bulls history, wins a jumpball.
Draymond’s technical from yesterday, which in his words was “for telling a Caucasian referee not to put his hand in my face”
Dennis Schroder is now 2 teams away from matching Ish Smith for most NBA teams played for.
The 2019 Raptors have now produced 6 All Stars
[Highlight] Markkanen spins out of the double and throws an alley oop to himself
[Highlight] All of Jaylen Brown’s 10 points in the first 3 minutes of the 3rd quarter. Bucks as a team have just 5.
[Highlight] Moussa Cisse hustling back on offense after a big block
[Edwards] Most likely to be traded: Guerschon Yabusele, Pacome Dadiet, Jordan Clarkson and Tyler Kolek.
[Highlight] Vibes are Immaculate in the Charlotte Hornets Locker Room
Dillon Brooks on Draymond Green and Paul George: “They’re not good at basketball because they’re so focused on… (their podcasts).”
Kawhi Leonard this season:
Here are your Eastern Conference Reserves for the 2026 NBA All-Star Game.
With Jamal Murray finally making it over the hump, who do you think is the best active NBA player to never be an All-Star?
Joel Embiid this season: 26.2 PPG, 7.5 RPG, 3.9 APG, 1.1 BPG, 0.6 SPG, 49% FG, 85% FT (on 9 attempts per game), 1.2 3PG, 17-11 record (61% winning percentage) when he plays.
[Rosen] Tyronn Lue on Kawhi Leonard being snubbed from the All-Star Game: “Congratulations to all the guys that made it. They all deserve it, as well. But Kawhi, I think, to me, the last six weeks has been the best player in the NBA.”
[Charania] Just In: The NBA has suspended Philadelphia 76ers’ Paul George for 25 games for violating the league’s anti-drug policy.
The Spurs’ flight from Charlotte back to San Antonio has diverted to Atlanta.