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[Slater] D’Angelo Russell on adjusting to his role with the Nets after his trade from the Lakers: “I’ll never take being able to play free basketball like this for granted again.”

[Highlight] Nikola Jokic plays futbol while everyone plays basketball as he inbounds the ball with his head

[Durando] Nikola Jokic has four consecutive triple-doubles, and if I’m not mistaken, he has done it by the end of the third quarter in all four games.

[Gambadoro] Bradley Beal is open to waiving his no-trade clause to be traded to the Milwaukee Bucks.

[Highlight] LeBron posterizes Jonas Valančiūnas with authority

Insane start to Inside the NBA yesterday. Charles Barkley poked fun at Snoop Dogg, Nelly and Soulja Boy, making Shaq and the backstage crew laugh out loud multiple times.

Nikola Jokic says he might perform Many Men at the all star halftime show

[Charania] The Phoenix Suns are trading their 2031 unprotected first to the Utah Jazz for three first-round picks, sources tell ESPN. The Suns are acquiring the least favorable firsts in 2025 of Cleveland/Minnesota, 2027 of Cleveland/Minnesota/Utah and 2029 of Cleveland/Minnesota/Utah.

[Highlight] Nikola Jokić with the no-look lob to Aaron Gordon for the alley-oop slam (with replays). It’s also Nikola’s 10th assist of the game, which gives him a triple-double (4th straight games with a T-D now)

[Sidery] There’s some buzz building around a potential Jimmy Butler trade framework including the Heat, Suns, Bucks and a facilitating fourth team. Phoenix would receive Jimmy Butler. Milwaukee would receive Bradley Beal. Miami would receive Khris Middleton. Facilitator takes on salary.

Should r/nba ban twitter links

[Highlight] Nikola Jokic 1v4s the 76ers like an animal after grabbing the offensive board in the paint and comes out victorious

[NBA on TNT] What would you say to people voting if they haven’t put Cade Cunningham yet on the ballot? Cade: Maybe they haven’t watched us play? I know we don’t have TV games right now, if you do get the opportunity, check us out. I think I could audition for you there.”

Nikola Jokic checks out for tonight with 27/13/10/4/1

[Highlight] Gradey Dick hammers it down!

[Highlight] Russ with an absolute DIME to The Joker

Victor Wembanyama unveiled a new basketball court in his hometown of Le Chesnay-Rocquencourt.

Russell Westbrook puts up 11 PTS, 7 REB, 9 AST on 80 FG% and +20 in 25 minutes vs. the Sixers.

[Highlight] LeBron James grabs his 10th rebound of the game, which gives him a triple-double. He is then looking at JJ Redick to call a timeout, so he could get to the bench and rest for the remainder of the game

[Post Game Thread] The Denver Nuggets (26-16) defeat the Philadelphia 76ers (15-26), 144-109.

Julian Strawther with a career high 23 points 3 rebounds 2 assists on 8-14 FG 5-9 3PT 2-2 FT

[Sidery] After holding out for two first-round picks last year for Kyle Kuzma, the Wizards will now have a difficult time even receiving one in a trade. With Kuzma going through a career-worst stretch making $23.5 million, there’s a strong possibility he stays in Washington all season.

[Poe] Lonzo Ball had high praise for the Intuit Dome tonight, highlighting the accommodations for visiting teams including a cold tub and expanded locker room: “(Steve Ballmer) is very thoughtful thinking of the away team. We appreciate that.”

[Winderman] According to a source familiar with Heat’s plans this is one of the steps toward a Jimmy Butler trade. Picks plus likely a pair of players then would come to the Heat for Jimmy, in what will be at least a four-team deal and, quite possibly, more than that.

Confident Clippers fan calls out LeBron before attempting a challenge during the break!

[Highlight] Scottie Barnes blows a kiss and dunks it.

[Highlight] Nikola Jokić casually grabs a rebound and scores, despite four 76ers players around him (with a replay)

[NBA] Jokic is on pace to be the first player in NBA History to finish top 3 in points, rebounds, and assists since they began tracking leaders in per game stats in 1969

[Highlight] Jokic finds Braun underneath the basket with a nice pass

[Charania] This is an aggressive move for Phoenix and unlocks the franchise’s next six drafts – and most importantly, breaks up their lone tradable first in 2031 into three future firsts. The Suns now have tripled their first-rounders.

[Highlight] Russell Westbrook and Nikola Jokić running the two man game to perfection

[Highlight] Nikola Jokic buries a catch-and-shoot triple, shooting 47% from deep this season

[Highlight] Shaq calls Jokic the “best big man in the league by far” and offers him a belt

LeBron James joins Karl Malone as the only 40-year-olds in NBA history with a triple-double

[Charania] A deal that sends Jimmy Butler to the Phoenix Suns could likely end up requiring a trade involving up to 5 teams.

Kel’el Ware in loss vs Blazers - 20 PTS / 16 RBS / 2 BLK / ²⁄₆ 3PM

With the latest Phoenix/Jazz trade, the Suns are now able to attach a 1st round pick to trade away Jusuf Nurkic and attach 2 1st round picks to trade away Bradley Beal.

[Highlight] Christian Braun screens for Nikola Jokic, who scores the 3-pointer.

[Chiang] NEW: Kevin Love has been on a legendary Instagram run lately, as he tries to bring some levity to the Jimmy Butler situation .. “The fan base gets engaged in it. They love it, the front office has been super cool about it, the coaching staff finds it funny.”

[Siegel] One scenario, that two different league sources told ClutchPoints about, involves Jimmy Butler going to PHX and MIL moving out of the second apron by moving Connaughton to TOR. This then turns into Bruce Brown/Khris Middleton to MIA, Beal/Love to MIL, Portis/Connaughton to TOR.

[Wright] Per ESPN Research Ant Edwards is now 0-12 on go-ahead/game-tying FGAs in final 5 seconds of 4th quarter or OT in his career.

[Highlight] Russ drills the transition triple

Aaron Gordon with a near perfect game: 6-7 FG for 19 points in only 22 minutes

6 of the top 12 players in steals per game this season play for just 2 teams: the Thunder and the Nuggets

NBA midseason grades for every East team: Cavs earn ‘A+,’ Knicks and Celtics have same mark, one team gets ‘F’

LeBron James checks out after securing another triple-double against the Wizards: 21 points, 10 rebounds, 13 assists

[Highlight] Joker finds Aaron Gordon right where he loves it: the dunker spot

[NBA on TNT] “What is your definition of an All-Star player?” | Pistons Cade Cunningham drops his take on what it means to be one of the 24 selected.

[Highlight] Kel’el Ware flies high for the slam!

Shaq Presents Nikola Jokić With the ‘Big Man Alliance’ Championship Belt