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[Charania on Sportscenter talking Giannis] His understanding is the Warriors have made a pick heavy offer, Wolves is a more player centric offer, Heat are somewhere in the middle

Wemby on Desmond Bane’s elbow and physicality: “They do that because they don’t want to play a basketball game. Our job on offense is to make it a basketball game”

[Bleacher Report] The 50 Worst NBA Trades of All Time, Ranked

[Fischer] Damian Lillard has been “behind the scenes”, “trying to make” a Giannis Antetokounmpo to Portland deal happen.

[Nick DePaula] Ant goes right at Luka in the new spot

[Highlight] Lamelo gets his face hurt running into his own head coach

[Windhorst] The Minnesota Timberwolves are actively recruiting third and fourth teams in an attempt to help improve their offer for Giannis Antetokounmpo.

[Post Game Thread] The Charlotte Hornets (23-28) come back from a 22 point deficit to win their 7th straight game as they defeat the New Orleans Pelicans (13-39), 102-95.

[Michael Irvin] says he wishes he used the Mental health angle like Paul George after getting caught with cocaine in 1996: “When those cops hit the door of that hotel room… I wish I could’ve used that! ‘Ya’ll gotta leave now… I’m working through some mental health issues!’ ”

[Barry Jackson] The Heat’s offer, according to a source, is widely expected to include Ware, Tyler Herro, Terry Rozier’s expiring contract, and another young player or more, as well as first-round picks in 2030 and 2032 and possibly first-round pick swaps in 2026, 2029 and 2031.

Charles Lee appears to attempt to finish what he started with Lamelo. Luckily Grant Williams is able to hold him back.

Caitlin Clark on which NBA player she watches most to evolve her game: “Man, I think Luka. He’s incredible. I think the way he can, not only score the ball, but also the way he passes. He can get his defender to move where he wants him to go. So I think that’s something I can certainly learn from.”

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander’s 67.5 True Shooting % is the highest in NBA History for a player averaging 30+ PPG.

[Highlight] Wemby answers questions from kids

[Highlights] Late in the 4th quarter Desmond Bane gives a cheap shot to the back of Victor Wembanyama, who dunks it (no foul). Bane hits Wemby in the face, Wemby goes down, gets up and finishes with an angry dunk at the other end (with replays).

[Highlight] Desmond Bane has another roid rage moment, randomly hip checking Wemby to the floor for a flagrant 1

[Windhorst] Knicks lacking ‘aggression’ to land Giannis Antetokounmpo now

Since the start of the New Year, the Hornets have the highest net rating in the league

[Highlight] A highlight that got glossed over last night: Shai with the Filty crossover and ball control near multiple defenders to get space and hit the shot

Caitlin Clarks reaction when Reggie Miller compares her to Payton Pritchard

[Highlight] LaMelo Ball takes Yves Missi off the dribble for a dunk. Hornets regain the lead for first time since early in the first quarter

[Purdum] Heat’s Terry Rozier wins salary dispute with NBA

Murray on playing hard in ASG: “Absolutely. I really lost interest in the ASG just watching whatever they were doing out there. I’d rather go on vacation if that’s the basketball we’re going to be playing. I’m down to play one-on-one.I would like to play. I know Wembanyama will play.”

[Highlights] Shai Gilgeous-Alexander 8 mid-range jumpers and one step back 3 against the Denver Nuggets last night (out of 11 made shots)

[NBA PR]: Dallas Mavericks head coach Jason Kidd has been fined $35,000 for public criticism of the officiating and using profane language during a media interview, it was announced today by James Jones, Executive Vice President, Head of Basketball Operations.

[NBA] Dillon Brooks, Brandon Miller named NBA Players of the Week

[Highlight] Luka gives Jalen Brunson the middle finger

[Collier] Bucks countering trade offers for Giannis Antetokounmpo

If you didn’t watch Kings-Wizards you missed some of the craziest tanking all year

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.”

[Highlight] Jokic locks Jaylin Williams’ arm and refuses to let go all the way to half-court

[Highlight] ECF player of the week, Brandon Miller, gets the steal off Trey Murphy finishing with the breakaway dunk

[Highlight] Luka spin to stepback 3

[Fischer] Golden State is aware of recent rumblings that Giannis can’t be assumed to be as eager as he was once to relocate to Curry’s team. Some in the know suspect Giannis to be turned off by the concept of joining an older team or facing the criticism that Durant absorbed by teaming up with Curry

Sam Amick on Giannis Antetokounmpo: “Let’s say his actual list was 3 teams that he really would like to go to. He might sign the extension for 7, 8, 9, 10 teams because his general business approach.”

[Highlight] Dylan Harper with the pretty footwork for the midrange bucket

[Fischer] Lakers’ inability to trade for Keon Ellis - whom the team wanted - is an “indicator” to him that they’re not going to be “super aggressive” trying to find perimeter help.

Heat’s Terry Rozier wins salary dispute with NBA

[Highlight] SGA making plays from the air and the ground!

SGA has now scored 20 points in 120 consecutive games, he is 7 games away from making history

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.

[Charania] 2026 NBA West All-Star reserves: Anthony Edwards, Jamal Murray, Chet Holmgren, Kevin Durant, Devin Booker, Deni Avdija, LeBron James.

[Pompey] Boston Celtics post player Chris Boucher is a player in which the Sixers are reported to have some interest, according to sources. He’s only appeared in nine games this season with the Boston Celtics, averaging just 2.3 points and 2.0 rebounds in 10.4 minutes.

What is behind Desmond Bane’s recent streak of violence?

Bob Costas appears on NBA on NBC coverage for the first time since 2002

[Highlight] Jwill and Jokic dancing together on the court!

Kel’el Ware vs the Bulls last night: 17 PTS, 6 REB, ⁸⁄₁₅ FG, +25 +/- in only 18 minutes.

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander is done for the night: 34 PTS, 5 REB, 13 AST, 2 STL, 1 BLK