[Charania] Dallas Mavericks center Dereck Lively II has sustained a small fracture in his foot and is expected to miss 2-to-3 months, sources tell ESPN. Critical loss for the Mavs.
Jokic on Westbrook: “I think people and teams (from his past) misunderstand him and didn’t give him the opportunity to be who he is.”
[Larsen] Lauri Markkanen on tanking: “I don’t think losing, or purposefully losing, should be part of professional sports. I feel like athletes always want to compete. I understand why some organizations around the NBA are doing it, but I feel like it sucks, in my opinion.”
[Strand] Nuggets media room is sharing a wall with the 76ers locker room. Just heard some rather loud yelling and some rather profane language. Couldn’t really make out what was said, but someone was definitely angry and dropping some F bombs.
[Charania] League sources told ESPN that James and Davis are growing concerned about the Lakers’ ability to make significant roster upgrades with their two tradeable first-rounders.
[Charania] Los Angeles Lakers F Jarred Vanderbilt has been medically cleared to make his season debut on Saturday against the Golden State Warriors on ABC, barring any unforeseen setbacks, sources tell ESPN.
It’s straight up impressive how, in a league with 30 franchises, Isiah Thomas has worked for four of them and destroyed the futures of two of them
[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.”
Gregg Popovich recovering steadily from stroke, continues to guide Spurs from afar
[Highlight] Nikola Jokic plays futbol while everyone plays basketball as he inbounds the ball with his head
Alperen Sengun on his childhood: “I’ve got a lot of injuries from (his childhood) — like everywhere,” the 22-year-old Şengün said. “My arms. My knees. I have injuries and scars everywhere from climbing places. A car hit me — twice. I was almost dying. I’ve had a lot of stuff.”
[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.
[Haynes] Sources: New Orleans Pelicans-Milwaukee Bucks game tonight will be postponed due to the snow storm in New Orleans. Many roads are closed off and icy.
Nikola Jokic says he might perform Many Men at the all star halftime show
[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.
Hollinger on the Suns-Jazz trade: “…no team, no matter how badly run, is going to make a trade like this and then just say, ‘Well, now maybe let’s see what we can do?’… you’re doing it to satisfy a particular need that has already been communicated by another trade partner.
[Gambadoro] Bradley Beal is open to waiving his no-trade clause to be traded to the Milwaukee Bucks.
[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
[Ham] The Kings and Nets are negotiating over first-round pick protections in a potential trade involving Cam Johnson. Brooklyn wants an unprotected future first for Johnson, but Sacramento currently is only willing to offer it protected.
[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)
[Highlight] Nikola Jokic 1v4s the 76ers like an animal after grabbing the offensive board in the paint and comes out victorious
Nikola Jokic checks out for tonight with 27/13/10/4/1
[Highlight] Shaq calls Jokic the “best big man in the league by far” and offers him a belt
Russell Westbrook puts up 11 PTS, 7 REB, 9 AST on 80 FG% and +20 in 25 minutes vs. the Sixers.
[Charania] Sources said the Bulls have been receiving calls from teams on two key players: Zach LaVine and Nikola Vucevic.
[McMenamin] Anthony Davis on LeBron’s dunk on Valanciunas tonight: “It wasn’t one of his best ones … I’ve seen better” LeBron, in the background: “It be your own friends …”
[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.
[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.”
Side by side comparison of Josh Hart getting an identical game-winning rebound in Brooklyn. Almost exactly a year apart (Jan 23, 2024 vs Jan 21, 2025)
A sample of how KG builds up his controlled insanity. Kevin Garnett - ‘The Hardest Thing in Sports’
Nikola Jokic over the past 4 games has been averaging 20 points, 13 rebounds, 10 assists, 1 block, and 2.5 steals… only playing 3 quarters.
[Highlight] Russ with an absolute DIME to The Joker
Should r/nba ban twitter links
[Highlight] Gradey Dick hammers it down!
All of Alex Sarr’s Career High 5 blocks against the Lakers- the Rookie of the Year frontrunner is averaging 11.6⁄7.8⁄2.2 in January with some strong defensive showings
With Dereck Lively II set to miss several months and still no timetable for return available for Luka Dončić, there is a non-zero chance we get Mavericks/Thunder in Round 1.
Victor Wembanyama unveiled a new basketball court in his hometown of Le Chesnay-Rocquencourt.
[Post Game Thread] The Denver Nuggets (26-16) defeat the Philadelphia 76ers (15-26), 144-109.
[Highlights] All the dunks by Scottie Barnes and Gradey Dick from last night (with replays). Including Scottie Barnes blowing a kiss to a Magic player, and a block he had afterward.
LeBron James joins Karl Malone as the only 40-year-olds in NBA history with a triple-double
[Knicks Videos] Karl-Anthony Towns is 1-of-9 from three since returning from a thumb injury After saying “it is what it is” a few times, he’s asked directly if the thumb is affecting his shot: “For sure”
Julian Strawther with a career high 23 points 3 rebounds 2 assists on 8-14 FG 5-9 3PT 2-2 FT
[Law Murray] Norman Powell and Kris Dunn have been downgraded to out tonight vs. Celtics. Clippers still list Harden and Batum questionable.
[Bourguet] The Suns’ upcoming game against the Thunder on Feb. 5 - the day before the NBA Trade Deadline - will now be televised on ESPN, replacing Nuggets-Pelicans. The Suns game time for that one changes from 6 PM local time to 7:30 PM.
[Stein] Both Oklahoma City and Brooklyn would have been positioned to make a similar [draft pick] deal work with Phoenix.
[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)
[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.