Despite the loss to Charlotte, Cooper Flagg— at 19 years and 39 days old— becomes the youngest player in NBA history to score 45+ points: 49 PTS │ 10 REB │ 3 AST │ 20-29 FG │ 3-5 3P │ 6-6 FT
[Highlight] Luka after falling off the raised board in Cleveland last night: “WHO THE F*CK MADE THIS FLOOR GODDAMMIT”
[Highlight] Donte DiVincenzo puts the clamps on SGA to force a turnover
[Post Game Thread] The Phoenix Suns (29-19) blowout the Detroit Pistons (34-12), 114-96 as Dillon “The All-Star” Brooks explodes for a career high 40pts/8reb/4ast and primary defense
Joel Embiid continues his domination with another monster performance in double-digit comeback 76ers win: 36 minutes played, 37 points (13-21 FG; 10-13 FT), 5 rebounds, 8 assists, 1 block, 1 steal, +9!
[Post Game Thread] The Minnesota Timberwolves (30-19) defeat the Oklahoma City Thunder (38-11), 123-111.
Jaylon Tyson: “I was cut my 9th grade year, I was told I wasn’t athletic enough… I’ll never let nobody say that about me ever again.” -Donovan Mitchell: “Michael Jordan got cut too.” -Jaylon Tyson: “I’m not Michael Jordan.”
[Post Game Thread] The Charlotte Hornets (21-28) defeat the Dallas Mavericks (19-29), 123-121.
Mark Aguirre was overcome with emotion when a reporter asked what it meant to have his best friend, Isiah Thomas, here for his jersey retirement.
Aguirre broke down in tears and Thomas immediately rushed to comfort him and also asked Rolando Blackman to join him.
[Highlight] Cooper Flagg drains the 3-pointer to tie the game for the Mavericks. He has 49 points, the most ever by a Mavericks rookie.
With their loss tonight, the Oklahoma City Thunder can no longer tie the Chicago Bulls 72-10 record
Kon Knueppel in the win against Mavericks: 34 PTS, 4 REB, 3 AST, 1 STL, 8-12 3P
[Highlight] Cooper Flagg scores 49, but it’s Kon Knueppel’s deflection and drive to the basket that wins It
Cleveland has their floor as a unique home hazard to players. If your team can install one appropriate unique hazard, what would your team install?
[Yahoo Sports] - JJ Redick, Lakers take issue with Cavaliers’ raised court after Luka Dončić injures leg: ‘Absolutely a safety hazard’
[Charania] Denver Nuggets forward Aaron Gordon will be re-evaluated in four to six weeks with a right hamstring strain, sources tell ESPN. Gordon re-aggravated the previous hamstring injury he sustained in late November.
Memphis owner allegations getting buried?
[Highlight] The Sixers execute the PERFECT INBOUNDS PLAY and Tyrese Maxey hits the game-winning buzzer-beater!
The OKC Thunder have lost 4 of their last 7 games.
[Charania] Los Angeles Lakers center Jaxson Hayes and San Antonio Spurs rookie Carter Bryant have accepted invitations to the 2026 NBA Slam Dunk Contest at All-Star weekend in L.A., sources tell ESPN.
Dillon Brooks’s night is done with a 40-piece: 40 PTS, 8 REB, 4 AST, 1 STL, 1 BLK
[Highlight] Amen Thompson pulls a Ben Simmons
DUKE ROOKIES BATTLE: Cooper Flagg Today: 49 POINTS, 10 REBOUNDS, 3 ASSISTS on 20-28 shooting, 3-5 from 3 and a +3 in 38 minutes. Kon Kneuppel had 34 points, 4 rebounds and 3 assists on 10-16 from the field, 8-12 3 PT FG shooting and 6-6 from the line.
[Helin] League sources NBC Sports has spoken with lean toward Golden State because it can offer up to four first-round draft picks (ones that could be very valuable after Curry retires, Antetokounmpo fades, and the Warriors struggle). Anthony Slater at ESPN reports the same thing.
[Highlight] Eric Collins on Cooper Flagg in the clutch: “Let him shoot a 3, go for it.” Flagg hits the clutch 3 to tie the game -Collins: “OH MY GOODNESS”
Rookie Duel Alert! Cooper Flagg with 25 1st half points (9 of 13 shooting and 2 of 3 on 3pters) to nudge in front of Kon Knueppel’s own hot scoring half of 19 points (6 of 7 shooting and 5 of 6 on 3pters).
Cooper Flagg despite the loss versus Hornets: 49 PTS, 10 REB, 3 AST, 1 BLK, 38 MIN
NBA has announced that the Spurs and Warriors game on Feb. 11 will now be televised by ESPN
[Vardon] One day after Lakers star Luka Dončić narrowly avoids serious injury, NBA and Cavs agree to look for solutions to Cleveland’s unique, potentially dangerous court design
Too much music during play
Michael Porter Jr. against the Nuggets tonight: 38/10/3, 13-18 FG, 7-15 3P, 2 steals, 2 blocks
Jaylen Brown on his collision with Onyeka Okongwu:
“I know from my own experiences with a fractured face and chipped teeth that shit is a hassle. So, wasn’t intentional. I know it’s gonna be a long day at the dentist. Hopefully he has a good recovery.”
[Highlight] Anthony Edwards banks in the lefty floater and the Timberwolves take a timeout to empty their bench as well.
[Highlight] KD with the underhanded no-look dime to Capela
LeBron James on former teammate Richard Jefferson:
“I looked at some of our assistant coaches on the bench and I was like it’s kinda crazy that I’m watching my teammate that I won a championship from 10 years ago and now he’s an analyst and I’m still playing”
Take a look back at some great John Wall moments with the Washington Wizards ahead of his retirement celebration tonight.
Tyrese Maxey drops a 40-piece against Kings: 40 PTS, 4 REB, 8 AST, 1 STL
Mavericks fall to Hornets despite Cooper Flagg dropping a career high of 49 points
[Highlight] Anthony Edwards splits the defense, hits the Euro step, and lays it in for the finish
[Slater] The Warriors have contacted the Bucks about their willingness to put together a substantial offer for Giannis Antetokounmpo. Milwaukee has shown interest in Kuminga and Podziemski could help “nudge the needle.” The Warriors are unlikely to trade for Michael Porter Jr. or Andrew Wiggins.
[Post Game Thread] The Washington Wizards (12-34) defeat the Milwaukee Bucks (18-28), 109-99.
Anthony Edwards says it’s “super personal” against OKC
Kon Knueppel vs the Mavs: 34/4/3 and a game winning steal on 91 TS%
KON AND COOPER ROTY
[Highlight] LeBron on his and Bronny’s homecoming in Cleveland:
“My mom gets to watch her son and her grandson play in the NBA at the same time.”
”… Shit. I actually just started to think about how insane that is.”
[Amick] There remain “hard feelings” between Karl-Anthony Towns and the New York Knicks front office after his inclusion in the trade talks with the Milwaukee Bucks centered around Giannis Antetokounmpo.
[Highlight] Anthony Edwards with the steal on Chet Holmgren and a transition catch-and-shoot three-pointer in a great two-way sequence
[Highlight] Dillon Brooks can’t be stopped as he drills the sidestep three. He’s got 24 points with 2 minutes left in the second quarter.