Brandon Ingram returns for Pelicans

Marc Stein: The Pelicans say Brandon Ingram (right ankle sprain) will play tonight at Detroit. Source: Twitter @TheSteinLine What’s the buzz on Twitter? Christian Clark @ cclark_13 Pels going big again. Starters: Devonte’ Graham Brandon Ingram Herb …

Marc Stein: The Pelicans say Brandon Ingram (right ankle sprain) will play tonight at Detroit.

Source: Twitter @TheSteinLine

What’s the buzz on Twitter?

Christian Clark @cclark_13
Pels going big again. Starters:
Devonte’ Graham
Brandon Ingram
Herb Jones
Jaxson Hayes
Jonas Valanciunas – 6:30 PM
Andrew Lopez @_Andrew_Lopez
Pels going big again with the starting lineup:
Devonte Graham
Brandon Ingram
Herb Jones
Jaxson Hayes
Jonas Valanciunas – 6:30 PM
Will Guillory @WillGuillory
Brandon Ingram is available tonight, per the Pelicans.
Just went thru his warmups and he was moving around really well. Knocked down a bunch of shots. He’s good to go. – 6:20 PM
Christian Clark @cclark_13
Brandon Ingram is back tonight. He’s missed the past 5 games with a sprained right ankle. – 6:19 PM
Andrew Lopez @_Andrew_Lopez
Brandon Ingram will play tonight, per the team. – 6:19 PM
Marc Stein @TheSteinLine
The Pelicans say Brandon Ingram (right ankle sprain) will play tonight at Detroit. – 6:18 PM
Jim Eichenhofer @Jim_Eichenhofer
Brandon Ingram is available for tonight’s game at Detroit – 6:18 PM
Christian Clark @cclark_13
Brandon Ingram will warm up and “see how he feels” before making a decision on playing, Willie Green says. – 5:32 PM
Will Guillory @WillGuillory
Willie Green says Brandon Ingram will go thru his pregame warmup before determining if he can play tonight – 5:32 PM
Andrew Lopez @_Andrew_Lopez
Willie Green says Brandon Ingram will warm up and see how he feels.
So we’ll get an update after that on if he’ll play tonight. – 5:32 PM
Jake Madison @NOLAJake
We may not get Brandon Ingram playing tonight but we get Chewbacchus this weekend and you know what that is so awesome – 1:53 PM
Christian Clark @cclark_13
Josh Hart will miss tonight’s game in Detroit with a left knee contusion. Brandon Ingram still listed as questionable. – 12:36 PM
Andrew Lopez @_Andrew_Lopez
Pelicans say Brandon Ingram is questionable for tonight’s game while Josh Hart will sit with a left knee contusion. pic.twitter.com/O5pS295S0x12:34 PM

Jim Eichenhofer @Jim_Eichenhofer
Brandon Ingram questionable, Josh Hart out for Tuesday’s game at Detroit. #Pelicans injury report via @MorrisBartLLC: https://t.co/1I17dgJe6i pic.twitter.com/0xuE1bWkO812:33 PM

Scott Kushner @ScottDKushner
Brandon Ingram has to play.
Period. – 9:23 PM

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Terence Davis out for the rest of the Regular Season

Sean Cunningham: Terence Davis had surgery and will miss three months Source: Twitter @SeanCunningham What’s the buzz on Twitter? James Ham @ James_HamNBA Terence Davis undergoes surgery. Out for a minimum of 3 months. pic.twitter.com/GrqLOflh9M – …

What’s the buzz on Twitter?

James Ham @James_HamNBA
Terence Davis undergoes surgery. Out for a minimum of 3 months. pic.twitter.com/GrqLOflh9M6:11 PM

Sean Cunningham @SeanCunningham
Terence Davis had surgery and will miss three months pic.twitter.com/KKgJ6fl5cU6:11 PM

Dave Mason @DeuceMason
Marvin Bagley (left ankle sprain) will not play against the Knicks today.
Terence Davis remains out and De’Aaron Fox is questionable (left ankle soreness). – 12:21 PM
Jason Anderson @JandersonSacBee
The Kings have ruled forward Marvin Bagley III out for Monday’s game against the New York Knicks due to a left ankle sprain. Terence Davis (wrist) is out as well. De’Aaron Fox is questionable due to left ankle soreness. – 6:38 PM
James Ham @James_HamNBA
Marvin Bagley (left ankle sprain) and Terence Davis (right wrist) are out for tomorrow’s Kings/Knicks game. De’Aaron Fox is listed as questionable again with a sore left ankle. – 6:28 PM

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Sacramento Kings guard Terence Davis will be out indefinitely after injuring his right wrist in Tuesday night’s loss to the Boston Celtics. Kings interim coach Alvin Gentry said before Wednesday night’s 121-104 loss to the Atlanta Hawks that the team’s medical staff was “in the process of exploring all kind of treatment” for Davis. -via ESPN / January 27, 2022
Marc J. Spears: Kings say Terence Davis had an MRI that confirmed a right wrist ECU tendon injury, which will require Davis to miss an indefinite period of time. An X-ray conducted was negative for a right wrist fracture. He also received five stitches to repair a laceration above his right eye. -via Twitter @MarcJSpears / January 26, 2022

Suns sign Justin Jackson to 10-day contract

Gerald Bourguet: The Suns announce they’ve signed Justin Jackson to a 10-day contract Source: Twitter @GeraldBourguet What’s the buzz on Twitter? Duane Rankin @ DuaneRankin #Suns sign Justin Jackson to a second 10-day. – 5:48 PM JD Shaw @ JShawNBA …

What’s the buzz on Twitter?

Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
#Suns sign Justin Jackson to a second 10-day. – 5:48 PM
JD Shaw @JShawNBA
The Suns have signed free agent forward Justin Jackson to a second 10-day deal. – 5:47 PM
Gerald Bourguet @GeraldBourguet
The Suns announce they’ve signed Justin Jackson to a 10-day contract – 5:46 PM

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Marc Stein: Veteran forward Justin Jackson is nearing a 10-day deal with Phoenix, league sources say. It would be Jackson’s second hardship deal after a 10-day stint with Boston. -via Twitter @TheSteinLine / December 31, 2021
Shams Charania: The Boston Celtics are planning to sign forward Justin Jackson of G League’s Texas Legends via hardship exemption, sources tell @TheAthletic @Stadium. Boston has handful of players in health and safety protocols. -via Twitter @ShamsCharania / December 18, 2021

Jerami Grant back after missing last 24 games

Omari Sanfoka II: Jerami Grant and Kelly Olynyk will both play tonight, Dwane Casey said. Will be Grant’s first game since Dec. 10 Source: Twitter @omarisankofa What’s the buzz on Twitter? Rod Beard @ detnewsRodBeard #Pistons Dwane Casey says Jerami …

Omari Sanfoka II: Jerami Grant and Kelly Olynyk will both play tonight, Dwane Casey said. Will be Grant’s first game since Dec. 10

Source: Twitter @omarisankofa

What’s the buzz on Twitter?

Rod Beard @detnewsRodBeard
#Pistons Dwane Casey says Jerami Grant and Kelly Olynyk will play tonight vs. #Pelicans.
He says there are no implicit minutes restrictions, but they’ll watch their conditioning. – 5:46 PM
Omari Sanfoka II @omarisankofa
Jerami Grant and Kelly Olynyk will both play tonight, Dwane Casey said. Will be Grant’s first game since Dec. 10 – 5:45 PM
Sam Quinn @SamQuinnCBS
It’s February, so screw it, let’s make some trade deadline predictions.
Won’t get traded: Ben Simmons, Jerami Grant, Harrison Barnes, any notable Pacers.
Will get traded: C.J. McCollum (Pelicans), Eric Gordon (Cavs), John Collins (destination unclear), Kenrich Williams (Bulls). – 2:28 PM
Rod Beard @detnewsRodBeard
Jerami Grant, Kelly Olynyk could return to action for #Pistons tonight vs. #Pelicans: detroitnews.com/story/sports/n…12:47 PM
Chad Ford @chadfordinsider
Trade Deadline Deals: Potential Trades for NBA Rookies and Sophomores
Who says no to a Patrick Williams/Derrick Jones Jr./Troy Brown Jr. for Jerami Grant/Saddiq Bey swap?
https://t.co/6LHOFnrJH0 pic.twitter.com/fcpT9XZLkk12:15 PM

James Edwards III @JLEdwardsIII
It looks like Jerami Grant will make his return tonight after missing several weeks with a thumb injury. Kelly Olynyk appears to be back, too. – 12:04 PM
Ryan Blackburn @NBABlackburn
We have to talk about the Kings. They’re closer to 15th in the West than the play-in and have been HORRIBLE for the majority of the year.
For the love of all that is holy, do not trade assets for Jerami Grant. What are you doing? Why?! Stop! Reverse! – 9:57 PM
Rod Beard @detnewsRodBeard
#Pistons Jerami Grant and Kelly Olynyk are not on the injury report for Tuesday vs. #Pelicans, so they both could return. – 8:26 PM
Omari Sanfoka II @omarisankofa
Jerami Grant and Kelly Olynyk aren’t listed on the 7:30 injury report, meaning they could return tomorrow against the Pelicans. Grant hasn’t played since Dec. 10 due to a thumb injury and health and safety protocols. – 7:43 PM
Omari Sanfoka II @omarisankofa
Dwane Casey said Jerami Grant returning will have a ripple effect with Saddiq Bey going back to the three, Hamidou Diallo returning to the bench and Trey Lyles moving back to the four. “Whoever’s not getting it done creates competition and leverage at that position.” – 1:30 PM
Rod Beard @detnewsRodBeard
#Pistons Dwane Casey on looming return of Jerami Grant and Kelly Olynyk: “It’s going to be an adjustment and it’s going to affect a lot of people…it’s a trickle-down.” – 1:29 PM
James Edwards III @JLEdwardsIII
Casey said Jerami Grant will be back before the trade deadline. He said he talked to Jerami about. Said he’s “paying it no mind.” – 4:28 PM
Omari Sanfoka II @omarisankofa
Kelly Olynyk has cleared health and safety protocols. He and Jerami Grant (return to competition reconditioning) are out against Cleveland today. Josh Jackson (right lumbar spine spasm) is questionable – 11:27 AM

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The Pistons might be getting back to full strength. After playing most of the season with piecemeal lineups and rotations, the Pistons could be playing their first game with their full starting lineup and reserves since November. Jerami Grant, the team’s leading scorer, and Kelly Olynyk were not on the injury report and appear poised to return to the lineup for Tuesday’s matchup at Little Caesars Arena against the New Orleans Pelicans. -via Detroit News / February 1, 2022
Omari Sanfoka II: Pistons announce they’ve assigned Jerami Grant, along with Luka Garza and Cassius Stanley, to the Motor City Cruise. Great news for Grant as he works his way back from thumb surgery -via Twitter @omarisankofa / January 17, 2022

Bradley Beal not a lock to stay with Wizards

Fred Katz: From people I’ve talked to, I’m not as confident now that (Bradley Beal) is definitely going to come back. I wouldn’t be sitting here betting my life on the fact that Bradley Beal is on the Wizards next season, either because a trade …

Fred Katz: From people I’ve talked to, I’m not as confident now that (Bradley Beal) is definitely going to come back. I wouldn’t be sitting here betting my life on the fact that Bradley Beal is on the Wizards next season, either because a trade comes or a sign and trade comes or whatever else, even though I’m still making them the favorites

Source: The Athletic

What’s the buzz on Twitter?

Bill Simmons @BillSimmons
The Beal/Simmons trade scenario, broken down with KOC pic.twitter.com/L5zukDOuSV2:57 PM

Kurt Helin @basketballtalk
Wizards: Bradley Beal out at least two games with wrist injury nba.nbcsports.com/2022/01/31/wiz…7:16 PM
Josh Robbins @JoshuaBRobbins
Here’s a quick story from @TheAthletic about Bradley Beal’s left-wrist injury: how long he’ll be out and what his absence means to the Wizards:
theathletic.com/news/wizards-b…1:16 PM
Chase Hughes @ChaseHughesNBCS
Wes Unseld Jr. says Bradley Beal has had further testing (wasn’t sure either X-ray or MRI) which seem to have indicated his left wrist injury is not serious. He hurt himself trying to take a charge against the Grizzlies. – 12:53 PM
CBS NBA @CBSSportsNBA
Bradley Beal injury update: Wizards star guard to miss next two games with sprained left wrist
https://t.co/d9ER4ZA81l pic.twitter.com/cgH9kIpG5l12:41 PM

Wayne Cole @waynec0le
Bradley Beal will miss Washington’s next two games due to a sprained right wrist. – 12:07 PM
Chase Hughes @ChaseHughesNBCS
Bradley Beal has a sprained left wrist and will miss at least the next two games, the Wizards announced. – 12:05 PM
Chris Mannix @SIChrisMannix
Bradley Beal will miss the next two games with a sprained wrist, per Wizards. – 12:05 PM
Jeff Zillgitt @JeffZillgitt
Wizards guard Bradley Beal to miss at least next two games with a sprained left wrist, per team. Injury happened Saturday vs. Memphis. Update on status beyond next two games will be provided after further evaluation. – 12:04 PM
Marc J. Spears @MarcJSpears
Wizards say Bradley Beal (sprained left wrist) will miss the next two games. – 12:03 PM
Josh Robbins @JoshuaBRobbins
Bradley Beal will miss the Wizards’ next two games due to a sprained left wrist, the team has announced. His wrist will be evaluated further. – 12:03 PM
Adrian Wojnarowski @wojespn
Washington Wizards guard Bradley Beal will miss the next two games with a sprained left wrist, team says. – 12:03 PM
Shams Charania @ShamsCharania
Wizards say Bradley Beal will miss the next two games due to a sprained left wrist and be evaluated further. – 12:03 PM
Quinton Mayo @RealQuintonMayo
Bradley Beal (sprained left wrist) is out for at least the next two games. – 12:03 PM
Marc Stein @TheSteinLine
Wizards say Bradley Beal will miss the next two games (Feb. 1 at Milwaukee and Feb. 2 at Philadelphia) due to a sprained left wrist. – 12:02 PM
JD Shaw @JShawNBA
Wizards guard Bradley Beal will miss the next two games (Feb. 1 at Milwaukee and Feb. 2 at Philadelphia) due to a sprained left wrist, the team announces. – 12:02 PM
Rob Perez @WorldWideWob
Bradley Beal looking at a solar eclipse down there. pic.twitter.com/B902gdsRU41:15 PM

Rashad Mobley @rashad20
If I’m Beal and/or Dinwiddie and I’m going against a talent like Ja Morant, I am bringing my “A” game, as opposed to combining for just 19 points…I bet Wall would have done better, which is just a dumb thing for me to say but i said it! – 10:21 PM
Chris Miller @cmillsnbcs
Season low 9 pts. tonight for Bradley Beal. – 10:13 PM
Chase Hughes @ChaseHughesNBCS
Bradley Beal with one of his best dunks of the season so far. pic.twitter.com/dOEwUkeaYl9:48 PM

Wayne Cole @waynec0le
Score at the half.
#DCAboveAll 41
#GrindCity 63
Caldwell-Pope 12
Beal 6
Morant 18
Bane 14 – 9:02 PM
Clay Bailey @claybailey9
Here are your starters for Grizzlies vs. WIzards. For Wash: Caldwell-Pope, Kyle Kuzma, Thomas Bryant, Bradley Beal, Spencer Dinwiddie.
Grizz staring Jaren Jackson Jr., John Konchar, Steven Adams, Desmond Bane and Ja Morant.
Please set your fantasy lineups accordinly. – 7:57 PM
Joe Mullinax @sbnGrizzlies
Starting 5s for tonight’s game
Wizards: Dinwiddie, Beal, Caldwell-Pope, Kuz, Bryant
Grizzlies: Ja, Bane, Konchar, Trip, Adams – 7:42 PM
Josh Robbins @JoshuaBRobbins
The Wizards’ starting lineup will be different tonight in Memphis. Wes Unseld Jr. will go with Spencer Dinwiddie, Bradley Beal, Kentavious Caldwell-Pope, Kyle Kuzma and Thomas Bryant. – 7:33 PM

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But will the recent downturn prompt Beal to question whether he wants to remain? “I have a lot of conversations with Tommy,” Beal said Tuesday night. “We’re very transparent with what we want to do and what my future looks like. And yeah, the (trade) deadline is coming up, and I’m very well aware of how we’re playing and how other teams are playing and what my interests are. Granted, I’m giving this organization an opportunity to prove that and show that, and obviously I’m a big factor in that, too, in producing and playing well and performing. But I want to win, and we all know that. It’s just a matter of us doing it. We’ve got the pieces, we have the assets, we’ve got the depth — everything that we bragged about at the beginning of the year. Now let’s put it together and make it work. Speculations are going to be what they are. I can’t control that. But I know what comes out of my mouth, and I know where my heart is, and everyone will know.” -via The Athletic / January 26, 2022

Celtics, Jaylen Brown heading for divorce?

Multiple sources have told Heavy.com that, absent the team getting its act together and playing more to its potential, Jaylen Brown could be the one to acknowledge that the mix isn’t right and seek a move . Source: Steve Bulpett @ Heavy.com What’s …

What’s the buzz on Twitter?

Sean Deveney @SeanDeveney
Divorce for @Boston Celtics and Jaylen Brown?
@Steve Bulpett writes for @HeavySan:
“Multiple sources have told Heavy that, absent the team getting its act together, Brown could be the one to acknowledge that the mix isn’t right and seek a move.”
heavy.com/sports/boston-…4:02 PM
Justin Kubatko @jkubatko
The @cetics Jaylen Brown (418 points) and Jayson Tatum (405) each scored at least 400 points in January.
They are just the third duo in franchise history to achieve this feat:
✅ Cousy & Sharman (Jan. 1956)
✅ Bird & McHale (Jan. 1988)
✅ Brown & Tatum (Jan. 2022) pic.twitter.com/3tbeFkcpt39:21 AM

John Karalis @John_Karalis
New on BSJ: As the stories of Jaylen Brown, Jayson Tatum are written, the pillars take important steps forward as leaders bostonsportsjournal.com/2022/02/01/kar…1:15 AM
Brian Robb @BrianTRobb
Al Horford says Jaylen Brown has been setting the tone a lot by emphasizing focus in the locker room a lot during team’s recent turnaround. – 10:20 PM
Jay King @ByJayKing
Pretty good first possession by the Celtics against Miami’s zone. Patient, worked it to the middle, found Jaylen Brown from there and he hit Robert Williams with the lob. The Heat will probably play a lot of zone. They do it anyway, and it’s been one way to slow down the Celtics. – 7:42 PM
Keith Smith @KeithSmithNBA
Celtics starters tonight:
Robert Williams
Al Horford
Jayson Tatum
Jaylen Brown
Marcus Smart
Heat starters:
Bam Adebayo
Caleb Martin
Duncan Robinson
Max Struss
Gabe Vincent – 7:40 PM
Ira Winderman @IraHeatBeat
A unique Heat starting lineup: Gabe Vincent, Duncan Robinson, Caleb Martin, Max Strus, Bam Adebayo.
So clearly a goal of leaving Tyler Herro in sixth-man role, where he has thrived.
Celtics opening with Marcus Smart, Jaylen Brown, Jason Tatum, Al Horford, Robert Williams. – 7:07 PM
Jaylen Brown @FCHWPO
The energy is about to shift – 11:32 AM
Jeff Stotts @InStreetClothes
Welp I’m definitely raising a basketball fan. My 6 y.o. son and I were discussing the importance of family and he turned to me with a sincere look on his face and said, “Daddy I wish Jaylen Brown was in our family.” – 1:31 PM
Jay King @ByJayKing
What is the common link when Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown have big nights at the same time?
“The pace. Our pace.”
My story: theathletic.com/3100829/2022/0… theathletic.com/3100829/2022/0…1:04 AM
John Karalis @John_Karalis
BSJ Game Report: Celtics 107, Pelicans 97 – Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown carry C’s
bostonsportsjournal.com/2022/01/29/bsj…11:08 PM
Tom Westerholm @Tom_NBA
Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown have scored 25 points or more in the same game four times since Christmas Day. They did just twice prior. – 10:14 PM
A. Sherrod Blakely @ASherrodblakely
The Celtics (26-25) are back to being above .500 with the win over the Pelicans. No surprise, it was Jayson Tatum (38 points) and Jaylen Brown (31 points) leading the way. fullcourtpress.bulletin.com/tatum-brown-ma…9:32 PM
Christian Clark @cclark_13
Final: Celtics 107, Pelicans 97
Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown combined for 69 points.
New Orleans is 2-11 in games without Brandon Ingram this season.
Jose Alvarado had 19 points and 4 steals. – 9:16 PM
Keith Smith @KeithSmithNBA
Tonight is the fourth time Jaylen Brown and Jayson Tatum have gone for 30 or more points in the same game.
That tied Larry Bird and Kevin McHale in 1986-87 for the most games of 30 or more in the same outing. – 9:04 PM
Andrew Lopez @_Andrew_Lopez
From @ESPNStatsInfo: Jaylen Brown and Jayson Tatum each have 30+ points tonight. It is the 4th time this season they have each scored 30 points in a game.
That matches Larry Bird and Kevin McHale in 1986-87 for the most such games in a season in Celtics history. – 9:03 PM
Abby Chin @tvabby
Second game this season both Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown have scored 30+. #justsayin9:00 PM
Keith Smith @KeithSmithNBA
Jaylen Brown just tried flush one on Willy Hernangomez. Got fouled, but it’s been a minute since Brown has gone up with the intent of dunking on a guy. – 8:59 PM
Tim Bontemps @TimBontemps
Boston was firmly in control of this game, and then a 36-point third quarter for New Orleans let the Pelicans get back into it. Still, New Orleans has no way to stop either Jayson Tatum or Jaylen Brown, who have gotren whatever they’ve wanted. – 8:49 PM
John Karalis @John_Karalis
Pelicans win the challenge. It’ll be Pelicans ball on the sideline and a turnover for Jaylen Brown – 8:43 PM
Oleh Kosel @OlehKosel
Pelicans showed heart in trimming a 19-point deficit to 7 early in 2nd quarter, but Celtics closed out first half on a 24-12 run.
Halftime score: 52-34.
Jayson Tatum (21 points) and Jaylen Brown (17 points) have dominated. Jose Alvarado only Pelican in double figures with 10. – 8:04 PM
Jay King @ByJayKing
Two games after nearly beating the Kings by themselves, Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown are outscoring the Pelicans 38-34 at halftime by themselves. – 8:00 PM
Andrew Lopez @_Andrew_Lopez
The 15 points is tied for the Pels 3rd-lowest scoring quarter of the season.
Reminder: In their three lowest-scoring 1Qs of the year (14, 16 and 16), the Pels came back to win.
They need to slow down Jaylen Brown (12) and Jayson Tatum (11) for that to happen tonight. – 7:38 PM
The Vertical @YahooSportsNBA
Jaylen Brown DROPPED him 😱⛸️
pic.twitter.com/ub4SzPrAAf7:36 PM

Will Guillory @WillGuillory
Jaylen Brown and Jayson Tatum already have 22 of Boston’s first 26 points (Brown still has a free throw coming after that and-one).
The Pels have 8 as a team. – 7:27 PM
Jay King @ByJayKing
Jayson Tatum (11 points) and Jaylen Brown (five) have all of the Celtics’ points so far. Together, they are up 16-4 on the Pelicans. – 7:19 PM
Keith Smith @KeithSmithNBA
Celtics starters tonight:
Robert Williams
Al Horford
Jayson Tatum
Jaylen Brown
Marcus Smart
Pelicans starters:
Willy Hernangomez
Herbert Jones
Garrett Temple
Josh Hart
Devonte’ Graham – 6:42 PM

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Celtic sources insist they’re not floating Brown’s name in trade talks, and word back from other clubs confirms that such is the case. “Put it this way, we know we’d have to give up A LOT to get a Jaylen Brown,” said an exec. -via Heavy.com / February 1, 2022

Frank Vogel on LeBron James: The number one goal is that he’s healthy for the long haul

Mike Trudell: More Vogel on LeBron, who’s dealing with the swelling in his knee: “The number one goal is that he’s healthy for the long haul.” Vogel added: “We have to win games when he’s out.” Source: Twitter @LakersReporter What’s the buzz on …

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Mike Trudell @LakersReporter
More Vogel on LeBron, who’s dealing with the swelling in his knee: “The number one goal is that he’s healthy for the long haul.”
Vogel added: “We have to win games when he’s out.” – 4:14 PM
Mike Bresnahan @Mike_Bresnahan
LeBron James did not practice today because of his sore knee and is listed as doubtful for tomorrow’s game vs. Portland, Lakers Coach Frank Vogel said.
“Still looking at trying to get swelling down,” Vogel said. – 4:12 PM
Brad Turner @BA_Turner
LeBron James listed as doubtful for Lakers vs Portland tomorrow, per Vogel – 4:11 PM
Kyle Goon @kylegoon
Frank Vogel says that LeBron James will be officially listed as DOUBTFUL for tomorrow’s game. – 4:11 PM
Jovan Buha @jovanbuha
Frank Vogel says LeBron James is listed as doubtful for tomorrow’s game against Portland. – 4:11 PM
Ryan Ward @RyanWardLA
Frank Vogel says LeBron James is listed as DOUBTFUL for tomorrow’s game. – 4:11 PM
Jovan Buha @jovanbuha
LeBron James did not participate in today’s practice and was not at the Lakers’ facility as he continues his left knee treatment, according to the team. – 3:32 PM
Kyle Goon @kylegoon
Lakers say that LeBron James (left knee swelling) didn’t practice at the facility today as he focuses on his treatment. – 3:27 PM
Dave McMenamin @mcten
LeBron James did not participate in practice today, according to the Lakers, and underwent treatment on his left knee away from the practice facility. – 3:26 PM
Ryan Blackburn @NBABlackburn
All-NBA Teams if the season ended today:
1st
G: Ja
G: Steph
F: Giannis
F: LeBron
C: Jokić
2nd
G: CP3
G: Booker
F: KD
F: Jimmy
C: Embiid
3rd:
G: Harden
G: VanVleet
F: DeMar…who should be a F
F: Draymond
C: Gobert – 3:07 PM
Bill Oram @billoram
My initial thoughts on the latest LeBron James injury update from @Shams Charania, including, “Damn, how grateful are the Lakers for the play-in?” theathletic.com/news/lakers-le…1:07 PM
Shams Charania @ShamsCharania
Lakers star LeBron James is expected to miss Wednesday’s game vs. Portland, and could be out a few more games due to irritation in left knee, sources tell @TheAthletic @Stadium. Sides want to be cautious and allow James to return once irritation subsides. – 11:42 AM
Sirius XM NBA @SiriusXMNBA
“He left twice… he’ll leave again.”
@Charles Oakley tells @Frank Isola & @Brian Scalabrine his thoughts on LeBron’s future pic.twitter.com/xsxCbUd1qX11:29 AM

Stefan Bondy @SBondyNYDN
Charles Oakley reveals origin of James Dolan beef. His story involves LeBron James, Rich Paul and Worldwide Wes nydailynews.com/sports/basketb…9:54 AM
Justin Kubatko @jkubatko
Josh Giddey this season:
✅ 511 PTS
✅ 334 REB
✅ 268 AST
Giddey (19 years, 113 days) is the second-youngest player in NBA history to reach career totals of 500 points, 250 rebounds, and 250 assists, trailing only LeBron James (19 years, 31 days). pic.twitter.com/PAsrSkyGcW9:11 AM

Stefan Bondy @SBondyNYDN
In new book, Charles Oakley reveals origin of James Dolan beef and its LeBron fallout nydailynews.com/sports/basketb…9:10 AM
Tim MacMahon @espn_macmahon
Per @ESPNStatsInfo, list of NBA teens with 500 points, 200 rebounds and 200 assists in first 45 career games:
LeBron James
Luka Doncic
LaMelo Ball
Josh Giddey – 11:32 PM
Allen Sliwa @AllenSliwa
‘Lakers Talk’ tonight starts at 7p…
-Road trip went just like season…Up’s, Down’s & Injuries
-Concern with Lebron…Russ & AD cannot carry the load
-How much value does THT have in the Trade market?
Guest: @Mike Bresnahan from @SpectrumSN
@ESPNLosAngeles9:07 PM
Ben Cotton @Ben_Cotton15
The Cavs haven’t won a playoff series without LeBron James since 1993, but the franchise could be on the cusp of something special as it ushers in an exciting new era @FOXSportsAUS
foxsports.com.au/basketball/nba…6:15 PM

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Kyle Goon: Vogel adds it’s “likely” that Malik Monk continues to start for the Lakers while LeBron is out because of his scoring punch. -via Twitter @kylegoon / February 1, 2022
Ryan Ward: Russell Westbrook on LeBron: “To my knowledge, he’s alright.” Said he didn’t talk to him about basketball. -via Twitter @RyanWardLA / February 1, 2022

Jalen Green, Cole Anthony, Juan Toscano-Anderson and Obi Toppin in Slam Dunk Contest

Shams Charania: Sources: Houston Rockets rookie Jalen Green will headline the NBA Slam Dunk Contest at All-Star Weekend in Cleveland. Expected participants: Source: Twitter @ShamsCharania What’s the buzz on Twitter? Adam Spolane @ AdamSpolane Jalen …

What’s the buzz on Twitter?

Adam Spolane @AdamSpolane
Jalen Green will be the 5th Rocket to take part in the Slam Dunk Contest, joining Ralph Sampson (1984), Kenny Smith (1991, 1993), Steve Francis (2000, 2002) and Chase Buddinger (2012) – 4:06 PM
Alykhan Bijani @Rockets_Insider
Before Jalen Green now, Chase Budinger was the last #Rockets player to participate in the Dunk Contest (2011-2012 season). pic.twitter.com/FfTv5ZeKb04:06 PM

Shams Charania @ShamsCharania
Sources: Houston Rockets rookie Jalen Green will headline the NBA Slam Dunk Contest at All-Star Weekend in Cleveland. Expected participants: pic.twitter.com/5Y7rAmESF84:02 PM

David Hardisty @clutchfans
Watch Jalen Green in Summer League and it’s like watching a different player. These are skill plays — threes, stepbacks, drives, finishes, curls, shots off the catch. This stuff should translate. His confidence seems low right now. (Vid: @RobKSports) pic.twitter.com/Ing3trPHTP2:43 PM

John Hollinger @johnhollinger
Watched Houston-Golden State this morning. Has Jalen Green made a non-dunk paint shot this season? Crazy leaper when he loads up but on the move it’s like he blows a tire every time. pic.twitter.com/J7aA6iVczj9:37 AM

Kendra Andrews @kendra__andrews
JTA on Steph’s 40-point game, 21-point fourth quarter in Houston: “That’s why he’s great. It’s not by accident that he’s the greatest shooter ever, I think of the better players, best players in the league. So none of that stuff happens by accident. It’s all part of his makeup.” – 12:44 AM
Connor Letourneau @Con_Chron
Juan Toscano-Anderson on Kevin Porter Jr. chirping at Steph Curry tonight: “You’ve just got to know what you’re stepping into.” – 11:15 PM
Alykhan Bijani @Rockets_Insider
Jalen Green has a long way to go, but he’s showing growth in many areas. Defensively, he’s been better at navigating around screens with his frame. Offensively, his decision making on drives has improved, and you can see him countering defensive gameplans (can’t expose the ball). – 11:02 PM
Tony Mejia @MejiaDinero
Rockets lose by 14 when they had Warriors lead down to 4 and fail to cover 11 doing only stupid things Rockets do. Loved the spot, loved the +11, can no longer defend Jalen Green. Consistently makes the wrong play. Not playing in the G League anymore. Done with him – 10:40 PM
David Hardisty @clutchfans
The current issue with #Rockets top rookies:
Jalen Green is not as skilled as advertised, but is so athletic that you can’t help but believe in his upside.
Alperen Sengun is much more skilled than advertised, but is limited athletically that it’s hard to see defensive upside. – 10:32 PM
Jonathan Feigen @Jonathan_Feigen
Much has been made of Jalen Green struggles shooting 3s. Eric Gordon has made 1 of 18 3s from one Golden State game to the other. He’s such a good teammate, obviously trying to make the rookie feel better. It can happen to anyone. – 9:29 PM
Jonathan Feigen @Jonathan_Feigen
Jalen Green with 100 defensive rebounds (three tonight.) He is moving up on the list of most entertaining rebounds, nearly in Carmelo Anthony territory. – 9:27 PM
Marcus Thompson @ThompsonScribe
JTA is such a luxury item at the back end of a rotation. In a pinch, guys out of the lineup, need an injection of energy … he’s got you – 8:53 PM
Brad Botkin @bradbotkincbs
Is it possible for the Warriors announcers to not say Juan Toscano-Anderson’s full name every single time? – 8:52 PM
Adam Spolane @AdamSpolane
Curry hits a 3, Green airballs a 3, Toscano-Anderson is fouled on a fastbreak layup. Warriors lead is back to 7 – 8:51 PM
Salman Ali @SalmanAliNBA
Ridiculous dunk by a cutting Jalen Green. The guy does not need much room to takeoff.
pic.twitter.com/YC9tiogSNr8:40 PM
Jonathan Feigen @Jonathan_Feigen
Good start for Jalen Green in game against his mentor, Steph Curry. houstonchronicle.com/texas-sports-n…8:37 PM
Alykhan Bijani @Rockets_Insider
#Rockets ran Cash as an ATO. Instead of someone coming off both screens with an Iverson Cut like the play usually starts with, Jalen Green slashed inside after one screen and dunked it down. Great wrinkle by Stephen Silas. pic.twitter.com/XiJAk4obsL8:27 PM

Cayleigh Griffin @cayleighgriffin
#Rockets back to their normal starters:
Jalen Green, KPJ, Eric Gordon, Jae’Sean Tate and Christian Wood – 7:37 PM
Brad Botkin @bradbotkincbs
2020 NBA Draft turning out to be a monster.
Lottery: Edwards, LaMelo, Patrick Williams, Okoro, Okongwu, Toppin, Avdija, Vassell, Haliburton
Mid to late first round: Cole Anthony, Bey, Maxey, Quickley, McDaniels, Bane
Wiseman still a wild card. – 11:20 PM
Evan Dunlap @BQRMagic
what a hit-ahead by Cole Anthony, and what footwork by Franz Wagner pic.twitter.com/NWAXAG54ss8:02 PM
Anthony Slater @anthonyVslater
Nemanja Bjelica is out tonight for the Warriors. Back spasms. First game he’s missed this season. Forces the Warriors to go even smaller vs Nets. Minutes bump likely for Kuminga, JTA, Payton. – 6:34 PM

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Shams Charania: Orlando Magic guard Cole Anthony is committing to the NBA Slam Dunk Contest at All-Star Weekend in Cleveland, sources tell @TheAthletic @Stadium. At 6-foot-3, Anthony has had some explosive dunks and is having a breakout sophomore season (18 PPG, 6 RPG, 6 APG). -via Twitter @ShamsCharania / January 29, 2022
JD Shaw: The NBA has announced a new All-Star Rising Stars format for this year. Details: pic.twitter.com/4KqNXjLZTu -via Twitter @JShawNBA / January 25, 2022

Draymond Green to be re-evaluated before All-Star break

Kendra Andrews: Warriors say Draymond Green is making positive steps regarding his lower back injury. He will be re-evaluated again before the All-Star break. Source: Twitter @kendra__andrews What’s the buzz on Twitter? Mark Medina @ MarkG_Medina …

What’s the buzz on Twitter?

Mark Medina @MarkG_Medina
The latest on Draymond Green pic.twitter.com/PERLQR3WEA4:03 PM

JD Shaw @JShawNBA
The Warriors say Draymond Green is making positive steps in his recovery from a lower back/disc injury. He’ll be evaluated again before the All-Star break, per the team. – 3:58 PM
Marc Stein @TheSteinLine
The Warriors say Draymond Green’s “injury is improving” and that he is “making steps in a positive direction” after missing the last 12 games to a lower back injury. – 3:57 PM
Kendra Andrews @kendra__andrews
Warriors say Draymond Green is making positive steps regarding his lower back injury. He will be re-evaluated again before the All-Star break. – 3:57 PM
Marc J. Spears @MarcJSpears
Warriors say forward Draymond Green is making positive steps with his back/disc injury and will be re-evaluated prior to the All-Star Break. pic.twitter.com/gNIV5ULgln3:56 PM

Shams Charania @ShamsCharania
Warriors say Draymond Green will be re-evaluated prior to the All-Star break as he rehabs his lower back injury. – 3:56 PM
Marc Stein @TheSteinLine
Stephen Curry (toe), Klay Thompson (return to play management), Andrew Wiggins (knee) and Andre Iguodala (hip) join Draymond Green (calf/back) are on a long list of Warriors who will not play tonight in San Antonio.
More NBA from me: marcstein.substack.com3:40 PM
Ryan Blackburn @NBABlackburn
All-NBA Teams if the season ended today:
1st
G: Ja
G: Steph
F: Giannis
F: LeBron
C: Jokić
2nd
G: CP3
G: Booker
F: KD
F: Jimmy
C: Embiid
3rd:
G: Harden
G: VanVleet
F: DeMar…who should be a F
F: Draymond
C: Gobert – 3:07 PM
Connor Letourneau @Con_Chron
Stephen Curry is sitting the second game of a back to back tonight in San Antonio. Andrew Wiggins, Otto Porter, Klay Thompson, Andre Iguodala, Nemanja Bjelica and Draymond Green out as well. Reminds me of the game in Toronto. Kuminga and Moody time. – 2:40 PM
Kendra Andrews @kendra__andrews
Steph Curry will not play tonight in San Antonio. Otto Porter. Jr, Klay Thompson, Andrew Wiggins, Andre Iguodala, Draymond Green and Nemanja Bjelica are also out. – 2:39 PM
Anthony Slater @anthonyVslater
Steph Curry is out tonight in San Antonio. Sitting on the second night of a back-to-back. Warriors will also be without Andrew Wiggins, Otto Porter, Klay Thompson, Andre Iguodala, Draymond Green, Nemanja Bjelica, James Wiseman. Skeleton crew. – 2:34 PM

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The Warriors star had reportedly suffered a calf injury during warmups of that game in relation to a lingering lower back issue that continues to keep him on the shelf. According to ESPN insider Marc Spears, Stephen Curry and co. aren’t seeing Draymond Green return to the lineup anytime soon. In a recent appearance on NBA Today when he was asked to discussed the concern on Klay Thompson missing a game, Spears instead highlighted greater worry on Draymond. “I’m probably more concerned right now for Draymond Green. He still has another week before the Warriors reevaluate him. But right now, I keep hearing there’s no light at the end of the tunnel.” -via Clutch Points / January 25, 2022
“I’m wondering if perhaps this could go a little longer. He’s the heart and soul of this team. The same way we saw with Gobert’s absence, how much it’s hurt the Jazz, I think you’re seeing that with the Warriors right now. They need him on both ends of the court. It’s very uncertain when Draymond will be back.” -via Clutch Points / January 25, 2022

Donovan Mitchells visits specialist regarding concussion symptoms

Tony Jones: Utah Jazz guard Donovan Mitchell saw a specialist today regarding ongoing concussion symptoms, League Sources tell The Athletic. Mitchell has missed two weeks with the symptoms and did not practice today Source: Twitter @Tjonesonthenba …

Tony Jones: Utah Jazz guard Donovan Mitchell saw a specialist today regarding ongoing concussion symptoms, League Sources tell The Athletic. Mitchell has missed two weeks with the symptoms and did not practice today

Source: Twitter @Tjonesonthenba

What’s the buzz on Twitter?

Tony Jones @Tjonesonthenba
Utah Jazz guard Donovan Mitchell saw a specialist today regarding ongoing concussion symptoms, League Sources tell The Athletic. Mitchell has missed two weeks with the symptoms and did not practice today – 4:03 PM
Sarah Todd @NBASarah
Donovan Mitchell and Rudy Gobert did not ho through practice with the Jazz today, though given injuries and their recent status’ not that surprising – 1:45 PM
Tim MacMahon @espn_macmahon
Jazz stars Rudy Gobert (calf) and Donovan Mitchell (concussion) did not practice today. They’ve missed last four and seven games, respectively. Nuggets in town tomorrow. – 1:43 PM
Eric Walden @tribjazz
Donovan Mitchell and Rudy Gobert are not going through the Utah Jazz’s practice today. – 1:34 PM
The Ringer @ringernba
💯 Donovan Mitchell and Rudy Gobert’s rumored poor relationship
💯 Milwaukee’s malaise
#RealOnes with @Logan Murdock and @Bell19Raja: open.spotify.com/episode/7KvQRo…4:34 PM
Andy Larsen @andyblarsen
Donovan Mitchell didn’t go through shootaround today due to his concussion.
Also asked acting head coach Alex Jensen about Quin Snyder’s symptoms: “He’s feeling alright, it’s not too bad, but that could change.” – 6:39 PM
Tony Jones @Tjonesonthenba
Regarding Donovan Mitchell. He was present at shootaround this morning but did not go through shootaround this morning – 6:37 PM
Ryan Miller @millerjryan
Donovan Mitchell is in the later days of concussion protocols but has not been cleared. He’ll still be out tonight in Minnesota. – 11:46 AM
Ben Anderson @BensHoops
No Donovan Mitchell or Rudy Gobert tonight for the @Utah Jazz against the @Minnesota Timberwolves.
#TakeNote | @kslsports11:41 AM
Tony Jones @Tjonesonthenba
Donovan Mitchell is OUT tonight in Minnesota….he is technically not out of the protocol – 11:39 AM
Donovan Mitchell @spidadmitchell
Gods Got Me🙏🏾💯 – 12:42 AM
Kurt Helin @basketballtalk
Joe Ingles on Donovan Mitchell rumors: “I don’t think Donovan wants to leave nba.nbcsports.com/2022/01/29/joe…9:42 PM
David Locke @DLocke09
Jazz Injury Report (as of 1/29):
OUT – Rudy Gobert (Left Calf Strain)
QUESTIONABLE – Trent Forrest (Right Ankle Sprain)
QUESTIONABLE – Donovan Mitchell (Concussion Protocol) – 6:07 PM
Sarah Todd @NBASarah
Rudy Gobert is out and not with the team (same as Friday in Memphis) for Sundays game against the TWolves. Donovan Mitchell is questionable and Trent Forrest is questionable. – 6:06 PM

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Andy Larsen: Rudy Gobert (calf strain) remains out vs. Minnesota, Donovan Mitchell (concussion) is questionable. Trent Forrest (sprained ankle) is also questionable. -via Twitter @andyblarsen / January 29, 2022