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[Charania] The San Antonio Spurs and forward Jeremy Sochan have agreed on his release to allow the 2023 All-Rookie team member to become a free agent, sources tell ESPN. Sochan is expected to decide among multiple interested teams.

Jared “Sold High” McCain in 21 minutes for OKC tonight: 12 points, 4 rebounds, 1 dime, 2 steals on ⁵⁄₈ from the field and ²⁄₃ from 3.

[Highlight] Cam Thomas is given space and hits the dagger from deep

Bill Simmons questions whether Adam Silver is right person to lead NBA

Cam Thomas dominates the Magic in his 2nd game as a Buck: 34 points on ¹²⁄₂₀ FG in 25 minutes

[Highlight] James Harden threads the needle on a surgical behind the back pass to Tyson for an easy dunk

Nick Wright on fixing the All Star game: “if your guy Kon Knueppel continues on this trajectory… PC headlines be damned. White guys vs. black guys. Luka/Joker/Flagg/Reaves/Knueppel against Wemby+whomever. I’m telling you right now, guys would play f*cking hard.

[Highlight] Jared McCain helps extend the Thunder’s lead with 8 straight points!

[Highlight] Giannis Antetokounmpo looks at Cam Thomas like a scrumptious snack after he hits the dagger 38-footer

Over 60 members of the Thunder attended Jalen Williams’ high school jersey retirement in Arizona.

Evan Turner: “I remember one time my coach said he viewed me as Richard Jefferson and that was the first time i truly understood Latrell Spreewell. P.s. I’d trade the career i had for Richard Jefferson so it ain’t no shade. I just thought I was Kobe”

[Charania] NBA suspensions for the Pistons-Hornets fight, sources tell ESPN: Isaiah Stewart: 7 games Miles Bridges: 4 games Moussa Diabate: 4 games Jalen Duren: 2 games

[Post Game Thread] The Charlotte Hornets (26-29) defeat the Atlanta Hawks (26-30), 110-107.

[Highlight] Kawhi hits the clutch and-1 with 2 seconds remaining to give the Clippers the lead!

[Highlight] Sam Merrill hits his 6th and 7th threes in quick succession to give him 26 points in the first half

[Slater] On Dec. 10, Kuminga knew management wanted to ding him for missing a team event, and alert him that someone around him was taking too much food from the family room. The gripes had become “petty”. Inside Kerr’s office, the meeting ended with Kerr slamming his white board in frustration.

Jose Alvarado vs. the 76ers: 26 points, ⁸⁄₁₃ 3PT, 5 Steals, +35

[Highlight] Cam Thomas pulls up for the fast-break three. He’s erupted for 15 points in the 3rd quarter alone and now has 26 on the night.

The Pacers will sit their entire starting lineup tonight

[Post Game Thread] The New York Knicks (35-20) defeat the Philadelphia 76ers (30-24), 138-89. The second largest victory in franchise history

[Almanza] Jared McCain to participate in NBA’s celebrity 3-point shooting contest

[Post Game Thread] The Los Angeles Clippers (26-28) defeat the Houston Rockets (33-20), 105-102 behind Kawhi’s 19 points in the 4th quarter, including the game winner

[Post Game Thread] The Detroit Pistons (40-13) defeat the Toronto Raptors (32-23), 113-95 behind Cade’s 28/7/9, officially becoming Phil Jackson contenders!

Cade sits the 4th, finishes with 28/7/9 with 3 steals on 84.1% TS

NBA really is the worst major sport to attend

[Highlight] Brandon Miller skies high and dunks on Okongwu!

[Highlight] Sam Merrill ends his night hitting his 8th and 9th threes on consecutive possessions giving him a career high 32

[Post Game Thread] The Milwaukee Bucks (22-30) defeat the Orlando Magic (28-25), 116-108 behind Cam Thomas’s 34 points in his Bucks debut!

[ESPN] - John Tesh to perform ‘Roundball Rock’ live at All-Star Game

Nigel Hayes-Davis, who was recently cut by the Bucks after being traded from the Suns, signs a 2.5 year deal worth at least $11.800.000 (after taxes) with Euroleague giant Panathinaikos

Deni Advija despite the Loss: 11pts on ³⁄₁₄, 5 Turnovers, and 0/7 from Three

[Highlight] James Harden in his first home pre-game introduction as a Cleveland Cavaliers player

Ousmane Dieng in his first game getting real minutes for the Bucks: 17 PTS in 23 minutes, ⁶⁄₁₀ from the field and ⁵⁄₈ from 3

[Katz] Jose Alvarado in his third game with the Knicks (in only 19 minutes played): 26 points, 8-13 FGs, 8-13 3Ps, 3 rebounds, 4 assists, 5 steals, +35

[Post Game Thread] The Oklahoma City Thunder (41-13) demolish the Phoenix Suns (32-22), 136-109.

The Sacramento Kings have now lost 14 games in a row. They have the worst record in the league by 3 games. Their roster was supposed to “compete” this year and was “built to win”

[Post Game Thread] The Minnesota Timberwolves (34-22) defeat the Portland Trail Blazers (26-29), 133-109 with Julius Randle’s 41 point night

Jazz Tanking Shenanigans Continue: Utah sits JJJ and Lauri the entire 4th, as they mercilessly tank to a 28pt win over the Kings

[Highlight] Quenton Jackson with an absolute filthy right-handed poster dunk on Egor Dёmin (with replays). Pacers and Nets commentaries. Tyrese Haliburton and Obi Toppin ask for replays

Victor Wembanyama in the first 8min of the game against the Lakers so far: 25 PTS, 3 REB, 1 STL, 1 BLK

[Highlight] The Timberwolves get the steal and Julius Randle throws down the slam dunk to cap a 41-point night. 23 of his 41 points came in the 4th quarter as Minnesota defeats Portland 133-109.

[Highlight] Mitchell Robinson, currently shooting 38.1% from the free throw line this season, robs the Philly crowd of chicken 3 straight times

With a win over the Atlanta Hawks tonight, the Charlotte Hornets head into the All Star break 15-7 since the start of the year.

[Scotto] The Knicks and Suns were among the teams who had trade discussions surrounding former Spurs forward Jeremy Sochan prior to the trade deadline, as I previously reported on @hoopshypeofficial

Kawhi in the 4th quarter of a back to back, playing with a taped shooting hand: 19 pts, 5 reb, 2 ast, 2 stl, ⁶⁄₁₀ FG, ⁶⁄₇ FT, +9

[NBA Recap] Cleveland Cavaliers post trade deadline salary cap

[Highlight] Ousmane Dieng hits his 5th three of the night

Jalen Williams looks to have reinjured his hamstring as he goes to the locker room toward the third quarter against the Suns after a crazy night. He’s got 28 points on ¹¹⁄₁₂ from the field, ²⁄₂ from three, and ⁴⁄₅ the line. TS=98.59%.