[Charania] Cleveland Cavaliers star James Harden sustained a fracture in his right thumb during Tuesday’s win over the New York Knicks. Harden is undergoing further evaluations and treatment.
Chris Paul on why he would pick Shai over Luka oncic: “Your teammates just want to see that the stars actually try. Actually try on defense… I got a lot of respect for Steph, Shai, and all these guys who at least try on the defensive end”
[Lowlight] Luka doesn’t get back on defense, complains to the refs while Anthony Black gets a tough and-1 layup
[Windhorst] When Luka, LeBron, and Reaves play together, they’re just not a good team… when it’s just Reaves and Luka out there, the Lakers are an excellent team. When all 3 of them play out there, they’re not. It’s actually a 20 point difference!
[Highlight] Coby White is asked if he appreciates being sent to the Hornets rather than Sacramento
Lamar Odom opens up about how his drug addiction started
Jonathan Kuminga in his Hawks debut: 27 points in 24 minutes off the bench, 9-of-12 shooting, 3 of 4 from 3, 7 rebounds, 4 assists, 2 steals, +16
Zion Williamson on his 3-point shooting: “My teammates are always telling me to shoot them but I’m stuck in my own mental… I’m gonna look for it more I just hate when I miss… I don’t want to feel like I wasted a team possession”
[Highlight] Kon Knueppel knocks down his 200th 3-pointer of his rookie season, only to come right back down on the next possession and drain his 201st. He’s the second rookie to reach the mark, and entered the night leading the NBA in 3PM.
[Highlight] Luka passes on the game-winner, and LeBron doesn’t hit the tough 3
Former Miami Heat All-Star Chris Bosh suffers life threatening health scare
[NBA.com] Kia Rookie Ladder: Efficient Kon Knueppel takes back top spot
LeBron James on the Lakers’ final inbounds play to Luka Doncic: “I’m not sure. Obviously you’ll have to ask Luka what he saw on that. I thought he had a good look… I was kinda off balance when he gave it to me. I thought he had a great look”
Joel Embiid graciously checks on Pascal Siakam’s wrist after Pacers vs. Sixers
[Charania]: The Los Angeles Lakers have hired former University of Virginia coach Tony Bennett as an NBA Draft advisor under president Rob Pelinka.
Hall of Fame Finalist Marques Johnson slams his final dunk at 70 years old, finishing a decades-long tradition of dunking every birth day
Lamar Odom: “I loved drugs. You’re talking to a real addict… Summertime I did drugs I ain’t gonna front… I had some great cocaine summers.”
Zion Williamson is slated to make his 26th consecutive start tonight, which will be the longest streak of his career.
Larry Nance Jr asks Donovan Mitchell where ‘Black History Month Jarrett Allen’ ranks in the pantheon of all-time players
[Post Game Thread] The Orlando Magic (31-26) defeat the Los Angeles Lakers (34-23), 110-109.
Kon Knueppel is the fastest player in NBA history to reach 200 three pointers made.
Zach Lowe on Luka Doncic complaining to refs: “The whining is back to peak Dallas levels. It’s every f*cking play! Just play man! Not everything is a foul. Are you playing to draw a foul or playing basketball? Which one are you doing? Are you playing 1 on 1 with the refs? It’s every possession now.
Eric Collins is in pure ecstasy watching Kon Knueppel.
[Post Game Thread] The Boston Celtics (38-19) continue their Western conquest and eviscerate the Phoenix Suns (33-26), 97-81.
[Highlight] Jaden McDaniels turns it into showtime quickly with the skip pass into dunk contest jam in crunch time vs the Trailblazers
[Charania] Cleveland Cavaliers star James Harden sustained a fracture in his right thumb during Tuesday’s win over the New York Knicks. Harden is undergoing further evaluations and treatment.
The Cleveland Cavaliers just had a successful challenge that awarded the New York Knicks 2 points.
Russell Westbrook has averaged 15.1 points, 6.4 assists and 5.5 rebounds in 55 games this season
The day in a life of an NBA referee.
[All-Access] Trae Young gets shown some love by the Hawks faithful as he returns to Atlanta for the first time as a member of the Washington Wizards.
Cason Wallace tonight: 27/8/6 on 11-16 FG
Jonathan Kuminga in just 17 Minutes of Play: 16 points on 5⁄6 shooting including 3⁄4 from 3, 6 Rebounds, and 4 Assists
[Charania]: Utah Jazz guard Vince Williams Jr. has been diagnosed with a season-ending torn left ACL, sources tell ESPN. Williams sustained the injury in a collision with Tari Eason in Houston on Monday night.
[Highlights] A happy Jonathan Kuminga full highlights vs. Washington Wizards (119-98 W) on his Hawks debut: 27 Points on 9⁄12 FG, 3⁄4 from 3, 6⁄7 FT (85.7%), 7 Rebounds (3 Off. Rebs), 4 Assists (2 TOV), 2 Steals, 1 PF, and a +/- of +16 in 24:27 minutes played
Kawakami: “A lot of rumors of the Clippers thing about to come down. I heard it’s gonna be Kawhi-centric…The rumors I’ve heard is that it’s gonna be less about the Clippers and more about what’s gonna happen to Kawhi’s contract.”
Benny The Bull loses to Brandon Miller on a mini table tennis
Rick Carlisle shares his first comments on the $100,000 fine the NBA gave to the Pacers recently. Calls it shocking and unbelievable after league doesn’t talk to any Pacers team doctors and suggested medicating a player to have him appear in a game.
In Zion Williamson’s first NBA game, he made four three pointers. Last night he made his first three pointer in 377 days.
Jaden McDaniels in the win vs Portland: 29 points on 12-16 fg, 5-6 from 3, with 3 steals and 5 blocks.
Paolo Banchero in a victory vs the Lakers: 36 PTS | 10 REB | 6 AST | 12-22 FG
[Highlight] Wemby on Detroit: They crush the boards and force bad shots. They are the most physical team in the league and that’s why I think they’re the 1 seed
Slowest Players to Numbers of 3PMs
How good would the all-color last name team be?
Interesting Fact: LeBron has scored more points AFTER winning the 2016 title, 17-present, than Kawhi has his entire career
[Highlight] Vintage chasedown block by LeBron
[Highlight] TJ McConnell fakes out the Indiana Pacers bench by acting like he hurt his hamstring on the fastbreak layup:
[Post Game Thread] The Oklahoma City Thunder (45-14) defeat the Toronto Raptors (34-24), 116-107 after escaping a disastrous 18-3 start in the 4th quarter
[Highlights] Anthony Edwards hits the clutch 3, and Jaden McDaniels bounces the ball for himself on the fastbreak, jumping up high and dunking it with force to seal the win for the Timberwolves (with replays)