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Spencer Dinwiddie: ‘I spoke up a little bit early on. It wasn’t necessarily welcomed’

Chase Hughes: Spencer Dinwiddie on being a leader for the Wizards: “It’s an interesting situation. I spoke up a little bit early on [this season]. It wasn’t necessarily welcomed. And so, like I said, I try to do whatever’s asked of me. At the end of …

Chase Hughes: Spencer Dinwiddie on being a leader for the Wizards: “It’s an interesting situation. I spoke up a little bit early on [this season]. It wasn’t necessarily welcomed. And so, like I said, I try to do whatever’s asked of me. At the end of the day, everybody has a role to play. It’s about being accountable in your role and doing that to the best of your ability. That’s really all I’ve got.”

Source: Twitter @ChaseHughesNBCS

What’s the buzz on Twitter?

Brian Lewis @NYPost_Lewis
Spencer Dinwiddie’s #Wizards teammates ‘don’t want him there’ nypost.com/2022/01/31/nba… via @nypostsports teammate @jennalemoncelli – 8:25 PM
Chase Hughes @ChaseHughesNBCS
Spencer Dinwiddie on being a leader for the Wizards: “It’s an interesting situation. I spoke up a little bit early on [this season]. It wasn’t necessarily welcomed. And so, like I said, I try to do whatever’s asked of me. At the end of the day, everybody has a role to play…” – 11:16 PM
Wayne Cole @waynec0le
Spencer Dinwiddie says this wizard’s team needs “accountability” Also says the team’s roles are “fluid.” – 11:12 PM
Christos Tsaltas @Tsaltas46
Asked Spencer Dinwiddie what’s the biggest shakeup the Wizards need to turnaround the season. “Accountability”, he said. #dcaboveall – 11:12 PM
Josh Robbins @JoshuaBRobbins
Sometimes a coach needs to commit a technical foul to give his team a needed spark, and that’s what Wes Unseld Jr. did when he complained about a foul on Spencer Dinwiddie that Unseld thought was an offensive foul on Jaren Jackson Jr. – 8:39 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
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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“It just should have been a game where starters get their rest, plain and simple, right?” Beal said afterward. “That’s what type of game it should have been, and we didn’t. And Coach kept saying, ‘Stay locked in. Stay locked in. Keep pushing.’ But for whatever reason, we relax, like we can just flip on a switch and be great.” -via The Athletic / January 26, 2022
After a rudderless second-half performance that amplifies distressing questions about the team’s direction and its leadership from within, the Wizards lost 116-115 to the Clippers, a team that played without Paul George, Kawhi Leonard and Marcus Morris Sr. “I have no words besides ‘embarrassing,’” Wizards guard Bradley Beal said. “Somethin’ got to change,” forward Kyle Kuzma said. -via The Athletic / January 26, 2022

Steve Kerr on players trash-talking Stephen Curry: ‘I highly encourage it’

And the trash-talking ensued. But it was all one-sided. Curry never said a word back to Porter. “I highly encourage it,” said Warriors head coach Steve Kerr of players jarring with Curry. “I think he’s unfazed by it, to be honest,” Juan …

And the trash-talking ensued. But it was all one-sided. Curry never said a word back to Porter. “I highly encourage it,” said Warriors head coach Steve Kerr of players jarring with Curry. “I think he’s unfazed by it, to be honest,” Juan Toscano-Anderson said. “He finds it comedic. I mean, he’s great. He’s gonna do what he does. … What do y’all say? Steph’s gonna Steph.”

Source: Kendra Andrews @ ESPN

What’s the buzz on Twitter?

Jonathan Feigen @Jonathan_Feigen
New #Rockets at #TXSN – Rockets’ Kevin Porter Jr. talks a little trash, but gets some advice from Steph Curry ift.tt/eCk1FNhoK – 3:18 AM
Kurt Helin @basketballtalk
Stephen Curry scores 21 of his 40 in fourth quarter, Warriors top Rockets nba.nbcsports.com/2022/02/01/ste… – 2:13 AM
Connor Letourneau @Con_Chron
On a night trash talk from a third-year guard spurred Steph Curry to a fourth quarter he won’t soon forget: sfchronicle.com/sports/warrior… – 1:54 AM
Kendra Andrews @kendra__andrews
Kerr on Klay’s rough shooting night:”We’ve talked to him & he knows it’s a process. His shot will consistently be there over time. But in the first weeks, there’s gonna be some tough nights. But that’s all part of it. I think he looks great physically & he did great defensively.” – 12:51 AM
Anthony Slater @anthonyVslater
Steph Curry’s rotation pattern usually has him leaving in the middle of the fourth quarter for a rest. Steve Kerr skipped that sub tonight as Curry was erupting for 21 in the quarter.
Curry: “The right call for sure. I won that one tonight.” pic.twitter.com/8gjHNCS4of – 12:46 AM

Chris Palmer @ChrisPalmerNBA
Steph, Ray & Reggie are 1-2-3 on the Three-Point List. They are the 3 Best Ever at moving without the ball. Young players, it’s not enough to work on your shot. Enormous amount of work before you get the ball. Watch how Curry does it. He’s the quickest ever in small spaces. – 12:42 AM
Mark Haynes @markhaynesnba
Steph Curry: “I was just joking about JK, Moody, Jalen…they were like 13, 14 when we won our first championship…Being side by side is kind of crazy…welcoming them and the new generation, that influence and all that but still not pass the torch too soon.” – 12:29 AM
Mark Haynes @markhaynesnba
Stephen Curry on the trash talk from Kevin Porter Jr.:
“Fun stuff like that happens in the game. I take it all as entertainment and sometimes you need a little boost. I never really play into it much. Obviously, I didn’t say anything back so just hoop and have fun with it.” – 11:53 PM
Connor Letourneau @Con_Chron
Stephen Curry on Kevin Porter Jr. approaching him postgame: “He asked a solid question about how I approached a certain part of the game. I wanted to give him what I knew.” – 11:40 PM
Ky Carlin @Ky_Carlin
There was a controversial non-call on Seth Curry at the end of the 4th which caused Doc Rivers to get a technical foul. He and the team react to what happened in the win at home. #Sixers sixerswire.usatoday.com/2022/01/31/doc… via @SixersWire – 11:34 PM
Jonathan Feigen @Jonathan_Feigen
Rockets fall to Warriors as Stephen Curry takes over with a fourth-quarter blast houstonchronicle.com/texas-sports-n… via @houstonchron – 11:28 PM
Mike Prada @MikePradaNBA
A Rockets announcer accusing Stephen Curry of traveling on a stepback jumper.
OK irony, you win. pic.twitter.com/6aV0yLiS3X – 11:22 PM

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
Salman Ali @SalmanAliNBA
Christian Wood on Steph Curry: “Overall, I thought we were making it tough on him, but he’s a great player.” – 11:12 PM
Monte Poole @MontePooleNBCS
I didn’t know that. I didn’t notice that at all. But I highly encourage it.’ – Warriors coach Steve Kerr, urging opponents to smack-talk Stephen Curry. Kevin Porter Jr. did, and Curry dropped 40 – 11:01 PM
Connor Letourneau @Con_Chron
Steve Kerr on Kevin Porter Jr. trash talking Steph Curry, whose 21 fourth-quarter points were the most of his career: “I didn’t notice that at all, but I highly encourage it.” – 11:00 PM
Anthony Slater @anthonyVslater
Steve Kerr on Kevin Porter Jr. jawing at Steph Curry: “I didn’t notice it. But I highly encourage it.” – 10:59 PM
Connor Letourneau @Con_Chron
Steve Kerr on Moses Moody: “I think he has a chance to make a real impact for us the rest of the season. He’s in a great spot.” – 10:57 PM
Adam Spolane @AdamSpolane
“I’m tired of seeing you,” Stephen Silas said he told Steph Curry after the game. “I don’t want to see you anymore.” – 10:53 PM
Salman Ali @SalmanAliNBA
Stephen Silas on Steph Curry:
I told him after the game “I don’t want to see you anymore” – 10:51 PM
Marcus Thompson @ThompsonScribe
Last three games, Curry is 16-for-34 from three (47.1 percent) – 10:50 PM
Jonathan Feigen @Jonathan_Feigen
Warriors 122, Rockets 108. Rockets 11th consecutive home loss. Curry’s 21 in the fourth quarter a career high. Wood with 24 but took just one shot in the fourth quarter. – 10:37 PM
Adam Wexler @AdamJWexler
#Rockets lose 122-108 to the Warriors. Curry with 21 of his 40 points in the 4thQ. – 10:36 PM
StatMuse @statmuse
Steph Curry tonight:
40 PTS
9 AST
13-23 FG
7-14 3P
Slump over? pic.twitter.com/xY1Lu8bTfK – 10:35 PM

Anthony Slater @anthonyVslater
Steph Curry finishes with 40 points in Houston. Scored 21 in the fourth quarter. Went 13/23 overall, 7/14 from 3. Closes out a cold January with his best scoring performance since December. – 10:34 PM
Monte Poole @MontePooleNBCS
Stephen Curry with 40, 21 in the fourth, 1:23 to play – 10:32 PM
Alykhan Bijani @Rockets_Insider
Stephen Curry getting MVP chants at Toyota Center – 10:32 PM
Adam Spolane @AdamSpolane
A loud MVP chant breaks out with Steph Curry at the FT line – 10:31 PM
Sean Highkin @highkin
All of Twitter right now is the @killakow “I was told Steph Curry wasn’t a good shooter” tweet. – 10:30 PM
Jonathan Feigen @Jonathan_Feigen
Curry 7 of 10 for 19 points. In the fourth quarter with three minutes left. Kinda saw that coming. houstonchronicle.com/texas-sports-n… – 10:24 PM
Anthony Slater @anthonyVslater
That’s 19 Steph Curry points the first 8+ minutes of the fourth quarter. Steve Kerr didn’t pull him at his normal time. Up to 38 points in the game. – 10:23 PM
Cayleigh Griffin @cayleighgriffin
Steph Curry with 38. He’s got 19 so far in the 4th quarter. He’s on one tonight. – 10:23 PM
Anthony Slater @anthonyVslater
Kevin Porter Jr. trash-talking Steph Curry more aggressively than anyone in a long time. Curry not saying anything back, but he’s ignited in the second half. Up to 33 points, 9 assists. Porter just hit a 3 over Curry to bring Houston back within four, five minutes left. – 10:20 PM
Mark Haynes @markhaynesnba
Kevin Porter Jr. talking that talk. Let’s see if Curry has an answer for that. – 10:20 PM
Drew Shiller @DrewShiller
STEPH CURRY IS ALIVE! – 10:18 PM
Adam Spolane @AdamSpolane
Stephen Curry scored 2 points in the first quarter on 1-of-4 shooting, he has 31 points since – 10:18 PM
Jonathan Feigen @Jonathan_Feigen
New #Rockets at #TXSN – Warriors’ Steve Kerr learned to enjoy process Rockets’ Stephen Silas now faces ift.tt/HyY1O8A7Q – 10:18 PM
Jonathan Feigen @Jonathan_Feigen
Curry with 14 in the fourth quarter with more than five minutes to go. – 10:18 PM
Kelly Iko @KellyIkoNBA
CURRY IS ON ONE. – 10:18 PM
Salman Ali @SalmanAliNBA
Legit stunned that call on Curry got upheld. – 10:13 PM
Jonathan Feigen @Jonathan_Feigen
Silas challenges call, uses his last time out. Just a touch of contact by Martin on a Curry drive, but enough that it’ll likely stand. He was closing as Curry slowed. – 10:11 PM
David Hardisty @clutchfans
How in the world does Stephen Curry get that foul call? – 10:11 PM
Adam Spolane @AdamSpolane
Silas uses uses his challenge as Martin is called for a foul on Curry. He won’t win it – 10:11 PM
Joe Mullinax @sbnGrizzlies
Ja says they were trying to make the Sixers shots as tough as possible. Says it’s obviously tough “if you have a Curry on your team”. Says they’ve got to be more physical and continue to talk.
Credits the Sixers for getting to their spots and making their shots – 10:10 PM
Adam Spolane @AdamSpolane
Kerr calls a timeout, so the Rockets will be charged with their final timeout at the first dead ball under 3 minutes, unless they use it before, so Silas gets an extra 4 minutes to use his challenge. – 10:01 PM
Jonathan Feigen @Jonathan_Feigen
Curry tied Rockets assistant coach Jeff Hornacek for 57th on the all-time assists list. Curry with nine tonight. Hornacek with none. – 10:01 PM
Jonathan Feigen @Jonathan_Feigen
Meanwhile, you could make a pretty good starting five from second generation players in this game, Curry, Wiggins, Thompson, Payton II and Martin Jr. – 9:56 PM
Jonathan Feigen @Jonathan_Feigen
Warriors 87, Rockets 78 after 3, pending review of Christopher 3 at the buzzer. (It’ll be good.) Wiggins, Curry with 19 apiece. Porter with 14p, 9a. Wood with 22p, 10r. – 9:54 PM
Chris Mannix @SIChrisMannix
Sixers just have a vibe to them this season. Embiid an MVP frontrunner. Maxey has been brilliant. Seth Curry is having a career year. It’s got to be killing Daryl Morey not to flip Simmons for whatever can push this group over. – 9:42 PM
Jonathan Feigen @Jonathan_Feigen
Rockets turnovers on four of their past five possessions. Curry left very lonesome on a break, so he took a 3, not even waiting to watch it go in before turning around and heading the other way. – 9:41 PM
Kelly Iko @KellyIkoNBA
KPJ and Curry have been going back and forth all night. – 9:38 PM
Gina Mizell @ginamizell
Drummond now with five fouls. Harris and Curry both have four. No Grizzlies are in foul trouble. – 9:26 PM
Adam Spolane @AdamSpolane
Stephen Curry isn’t moving great, and he keeps reaching at his left knee – 9:25 PM
Chris Mannix @SIChrisMannix
Sixers bench livid, but if anything that might have been a foul on … Seth Curry? He jumped back into Jaren Jackson. Didn’t look like anyone else touched him. – 9:23 PM
Kyle Neubeck @KyleNeubeck
Doc Rivers just drew a tech for his reaction to the no-call on Seth Curry to end regulation – 9:22 PM
Joe Mullinax @sbnGrizzlies
OT in Philly. Tied 111-111 as Memphis gets away with a potential foul on Seth Curry’s GW attempt. – 9:21 PM
Meghan Triplett @Meghan_Triplett
Ja Morant misses the free throw. Seth Curry not able to hit it on the other end and we are now headed to OVERTIME. – 9:21 PM
Ky Carlin @Ky_Carlin
Doc Rivers is irate over no foul call there on the Seth Curry shot. He’s still yelling at the official. Game is going to overtime tied at 111. #Sixers – 9:20 PM
Meghan Triplett @Meghan_Triplett
All of Seth Curry’s 9pts have been in the 4th qtr.
Sixers up 110-109 with 33 seconds left. – 9:14 PM
Rich Hoffman @rich_hofmann
Some super high difficulty bank shots down the stretch of this game from Harris, Thybulle and Curry. This game rules. – 9:14 PM
Ky Carlin @Ky_Carlin
Seth Curry started this game 0/9. He’s since knocked down some huge hoops. That’s a big shot. Philly up 110-109 now with 33.3 ticks left. #Sixers – 9:14 PM
Gina Mizell @ginamizell
Hell of a fourth quarter for Curry after the poor shooting start. All nine of his points are in this period, including that go-ahead bucket with 33.3 seconds to play. – 9:13 PM
Jonathan Feigen @Jonathan_Feigen
Warriors 61, Rockets 52 at half. Warriors with 38 in the second quarter when Wiggins scored 12 of his 17. Wood with 17. Curry outscores Green, but just 10-8. KPJ with eight assists, matching his career high for a half. – 9:09 PM
Ky Carlin @Ky_Carlin
Seth Curry finally gets a bucket to fall after a miserable start. Maybe that gets him going a bit. – 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
Kelly Iko @KellyIkoNBA
Watching Sengun have to defend Curry in space is the definition of trial by fire. – 8:49 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
Connor Letourneau @Con_Chron
END OF Q1: Warriors trail the Rockets, 25-23. Another tough start from Steph Curry, who has 2 points on 1-for-4 shooting (0-for-2 from 3). – 8:36 PM
Jonathan Feigen @Jonathan_Feigen
Steve Kerr said the primary goal for the Warriors was to get off to a better start than in the previous meeting. This qualifies. Warriors up 10-0 through nearly four minutes. – 8:16 PM
Adam Spolane @AdamSpolane
Klay Thompson got a louder ovation than Stephen Curry during Warriors introductions – 8:07 PM
Gina Mizell @ginamizell
Seth Curry just flipped the ball into the basket while heading to the bench for this timeout. He hasn’t found his shot since coming back from ankle soreness. He’s 0-of-5 tonight after going 3-for-10 Saturday against Sacramento. – 7:48 PM
Adam Wexler @AdamJWexler
#Rockets starters tonight: Green. Gordon, Porter Jr., Tate, Wood
Warriors starters: Curry, Moody, Thompson, Wiggins, Looney – 7:37 PM
Jonathan Feigen @Jonathan_Feigen
Rockets starters; Tate, Gordon, Wood, Green, Porter Jr.
Warriors starters: Moody, Wiggins, Looney, Thompson, Curry. – 7:35 PM
Kerith Burke @KerithBurke
Kerr said Moody has been playing well in the G League and he likes to reward the effort.
Moody’s last game with Santa Cruz: 52% FG, 27 points, 12 rebs, 5 ast, 3 steals and a block. – 6:49 PM
Mark Haynes @markhaynesnba
Stephen Curry, Moses Moody, Klay Thompson, Andrew Wiggins, and Kevon Looney are the Warriors starters today against the Houston Rockets. – 6:34 PM
Keith Pompey @PompeyOnSixers
#Sixers starters: Matisse Thybulle, Tobias Harris, Andre Drummond, Seth Curry, Matisse Thybulle – 6:32 PM
Jonathan Feigen @Jonathan_Feigen
Moses Moody, fresh out of the G League, starting for the Warriors, Steve
Kerr said. Otto Porter Jr. sitting out first game of the back-to-back. – 6:32 PM
Kerith Burke @KerithBurke
Moses Moody will start tonight. “Wanted to get him on the floor for his shooting and defensive versatility,” Kerr sai. – 6:31 PM
NBA Math @NBA_Math
How significant has this Stephen Curry slump been?
His Rolling Player Rating has bottomed out at levels not seen from his since during the 2013-14 season. The 2013-14 season was Curry’s first All-Star campaign and he celebrated his 26th birthday during it. pic.twitter.com/eP6Ig3gzwz – 6:31 PM

Anthony Slater @anthonyVslater
Warriors starting small tonight in Houston
Steph Curry
Moses Moody
Klay Thompson
Andrew Wiggins
Kevon Looney – 6:30 PM
Joe Mullinax @sbnGrizzlies
Taylor Jenkins says Joel Embiid’s absence shifts the focus to their 3-point weapons — Harris, Maxey, Curry. Said Philly thrives in the paint and in transition, and they have weapons that can fire from 3 – 5:36 PM
Marcus Thompson @ThompsonScribe
No. 15 on @TheAthletic’s #NBA75
Steph Curry. Audaciousness enough to become legendary
https://t.co/fI2k17RQEE pic.twitter.com/Gm8xiiPfUT – 5:13 PM

Justin Grasso @JGrasso_
The #Sixers added Seth Curry to the injury report for tonight. He’s probable with back stiffness. – 4:51 PM
Matt Williams @StatsWilliams
Joel Embiid finished January with 476 points in 450 minutes, good for 1.058 points per minute.
Over the last 25 seasons, the only players with a higher points per minute in a calendar month are (min. 300 minutes):
Stephen Curry (Feb. 2016)
James Harden (Jan. & Nov. 2019) – 3:16 PM
James Boyd @RomeovilleKid
Here some 📸s from when the #Pacers upset Stephen Curry and the #Warriors in OT!! I can always count on Isaiah Jackson to provide a dope above the rim shot! Full gallery here —> https://t.co/O18kriROcp pic.twitter.com/FyxryqwSEI – 12:42 PM

Noah Levick @NoahLevick
Seth Curry’s set to play his second game post-left ankle injury tonight. Shooting the ball like Seth Curry after shootaround. pic.twitter.com/Po571edPQq – 11:24 AM

Anthony Slater @anthonyVslater
Otto Porter is out tonight for the Warriors in Houston. Resting on the front side of a back-to-back. Steve Kerr has said he prefers to split Porter and Klay Thompson’s rest, indicating Thompson will sit in San Antonio tomorrow. – 10:30 AM
NBA Math @NBA_Math
RPR MVP Predictor, determined by Rolling Player Ratings and team success:
1. Nikola Jokic: 17.08
2. Giannis Antetokounmpo: 15.39
3. Joel Embiid: 15.1
4. LeBron James: 14.68
5. Stephen Curry: 14.07
6. Trae Young: 13.87
7. Kevin Durant: 13.87
8. James Harden: 12.98 pic.twitter.com/mnEfW4lupo – 10:15 AM

Jonathan Feigen @Jonathan_Feigen
Stephen Silas, Steph Curry and “The blueprint.” It worked for Curry. Could it work for Rockets rookie Jalen Green? houstonchronicle.com/texas-sports-n… via @houstonchron – 10:07 AM
David Aldridge @davidaldridgedc
We continue our countdown of the top 75 NBA players of all time, as voted on by the staff at @TheAthletic, with Number 15:
Stephen Curry.
Our @Marcus Thompson on the 3x champion and 2x MVP, and what’s made him an all-time killer on the court: bit.ly/3offz98 – 9:00 AM
Keith Pompey @PompeyOnSixers
‘Dissecting a win over the Sacramento Kings, a big matchup with the Memphis Grizzlies, and the return of Seth Curry’ by Locked On 76ers – Daily Podcast On The Philadelphia Sixers megaphone.link/LKN3541414601 – 7:04 AM

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Luka Doncic has lost quite a bit of weight

Tim MacMahon on Luka Doncic: I’m told he’s down now into the 240s, kind of close to his rookie weight. Source: Spotify What’s the buzz on Twitter? Tim MacMahon @ espn_macmahon Per @ESPNStatsInfo, list of NBA teens with 500 points, 200 rebounds and …

Tim MacMahon on Luka Doncic: I’m told he’s down now into the 240s, kind of close to his rookie weight.

Source: Spotify

What’s the buzz on Twitter?

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
Mark Followill @MFollowill
Those who decide this for the NBA will have some hard decisions to make tomorrow about who wins January player of the month in the West:
Morant: 29.1ppg/6.4rpg/7.1apg, 50%FG
Booker: 28.2/6.1/4.0, 43%
Jokic: 26.6/13.2/9.0, 60%
Luka: 25.6/10.1/9.5, 44% – 10:37 PM
Tommy Beer @TommyBeer
By racking up 34 points, 12 rebounds and 11 assists on Sunday night, Luka Doncic moved into the top-10 all-time in career triple-doubles in NBA history.
Incredible, considering the kid is just 22 years old. – 5:09 PM
James Boyd @RomeovilleKid
And last but not least, a few flicks from Rick Carlisle’s emotional return to Dallas. He was presented with a tribute video before the game, and then #Mavs superstar Luka Doncic proceeded to bully the #Pacers.
My full 📸 gallery here —> https://t.co/ckJnb8dz8l pic.twitter.com/Ki1VslXank – 1:22 PM

JD Shaw @JShawNBA
NBA’s best from January 30:
– T. Young: 36 pts, 5 reb, 12 ast
– L. Doncic: 34 pts, 12 reb, 11 ast
– K. Towns: 31 pts, 11 reb, 10 ast
– N. Vucevic: 24 pts, 14 reb, 11-15 fg
– D. DeRozan: 23 pts, 10 ast, 2 stl
– C. Paul: 20 pts, 19 ast, 2 to
– N. Jokic: 18 pts, 15 ast, 28 min – 10:11 AM
Justin Kubatko @jkubatko
Luka Doncic last night:
✅ 34 PTS
✅ 12 REB
✅ 11 AST
Doncic now has 43 career triple-doubles, tying Fat Lever for 10th place on the NBA’s all-time list. pic.twitter.com/Au4zamZ7fo – 9:21 AM

Eurohoops @Eurohoopsnet
Jokic (18pts, 15ast, 9reb) outduels Giannis (29pts, 9ast)
Wagner brothers combine for 32 points against Mavericks, Doncic (34pts, 12reb, 11ast)
More in full European recap
Highlights, results, standings #NBA
eurohoops.net/en/nba-news/13… – 4:16 AM
Callie Caplan @CallieCaplan
Despite Luka Doncic’s triple-double, Mavericks end their most magical month in a decade with a dud dallasnews.com/sports/maveric… – 11:17 PM
Callie Caplan @CallieCaplan
Jason Kidd loved Luka’s late decision-making and vision vs. Magic:
“He did everything right. That’s what champions do, and that’s what leaders do. They have trust their teammates are going to make the right play. … Unfortunately we weren’t able to make one of those eight 3s.” – 11:01 PM
Callie Caplan @CallieCaplan
Luka Doncic said his neck strain from Jan. 20 vs. Phoenix had gotten better, but it flared up again tonight: “It’s not as bad, but I hear it crack, so it wasn’t a great feeling.”
No kidding. – 10:58 PM
Callie Caplan @CallieCaplan
Luka Doncic didn’t log a field-goal attempt in last 4 mins of Mavs’ loss tonight as Orlando double-teamed him frequently.
But he didn’t fault teammates for missing 8 straight 3s to close.
“If we had another game, if next game they double me, I would still do the same thing.” – 10:47 PM
Chuck Cooperstein @coopmavs
If I didnt already appreciate Luka, after seeing the pounding he took tonight and still produced 34-12-11 it made me appreciate him even more. – 10:04 PM
David Baumann @DavidBaumannORL
Magic hold on for a 2 point win over the Mavs.
7 Magic players in double figures.
Jalen Suggs with a huge steal under 20 seconds to play to help solidify the win.
Doncic had 34-12-11 in the loss for Dallas.
110-108 @Orlando Magic on top. – 9:21 PM
Tim MacMahon @espn_macmahon
Another monster triple-double for Luka Doncic (34-12-11) not enough for Mavs to pull out a win in Orlando on the second night of a back-to-back. With his 43rd career triple-double, Doncic ties Fat Lever for 10th on the all-time list. – 9:21 PM
John Schuhmann @johnschuhmann
Geez. WTF was Doncic waiting for? – 9:19 PM
David Baumann @DavidBaumannORL
16.4 left Mavs down 2… my money is on a Doncic 3 attempt coming up. – 9:17 PM
Michael Dugat @mdug
Stretches like that make you want Luka to take every shot regardless of how bad a look it is. – 9:13 PM
Callie Caplan @CallieCaplan
Luka’s 7th triple-double this season: 34 points, 11 rebounds, 11 assists.
And counting with the Mavs and Magic tied at 107 with 1:30 left. – 9:11 PM
Brad Townsend @townbrad
Triple-double for Doncic. – 9:10 PM
Khobi Price @khobi_price
Luka Dončić subbed back in the game with the Mavericks trailing 100-92 with 8:23 remaining in the 4Q.
Mavs have outscored the Magic 14-2 over the last 3:07, scoring on every possession since Luka re-entered the game. – 9:03 PM
J. Michael Falgoust @ThisIsJMichael
Clock winding down. Doncic beats the double team in the corner by passing behind his back. That makes it 4 vs. 3 on the rest of the floor. Chriss gets the dunk. What a backbreaker #MavsMagic – 9:02 PM
Brad Townsend @townbrad
31-10-9 for Doncic. – 8:55 PM
David Baumann @DavidBaumannORL
Magic 91 Mavs 88 heading into the 4th.
Orlando has six players in double figures. Okeke, Anthony and WCJ lead the way w 14 each.
Doncic has 28p,10a,9r for Dallas. – 8:47 PM
Khobi Price @khobi_price
End of 3Q: Magic 91, Mavericks 88.
Chuma: 14p/4r/3s
Wendell: 14p/11r
Cole: 14p/5a/3r
Franz (12p), Mo (10p), and Moe (10p) also in double figures.
Luka: 28p/10a/9r. – 8:46 PM
Brad Townsend @townbrad
Per NBA Courtside: Luka Doncic accounts for 79.2% of the team’s points in the 3rd quarter (9 points, 4 assists, 10 points created from assists) – 8:42 PM
Brad Townsend @townbrad
Doncic getting banged around in various places. – 8:28 PM
Callie Caplan @CallieCaplan
Luka’s grabbing at the right/back side of neck again. – 8:24 PM
Chuck Cooperstein @coopmavs
Poor 2nd qtr for Mavs outscored 41-25 7TO/13 pts and trail the 10 win Magic 64-59. Luka 17-6-5. Brunson 13. 10 for Okeke, F Wagner, and Carter for ORL – 8:13 PM
Callie Caplan @CallieCaplan
After Jalen Brunson pivoted around two Magic defenders to hit a jumper, Luka stood up from the bench and shouted across the court:
“Good double team, Mose!” – 7:42 PM
Eddie Sefko @ESefko
Luka with 11 points, six assists, three rebounds in the first quarter as the Mavericks go up 34-23 at Orlando. Will need to keep the energy up from here forward. – 7:36 PM
Khobi Price @khobi_price
End of 1Q: Mavericks 34, Magic 23.
Jalen Brunson makes 3 at the buzzer to give Mavs 11-point lead.
Wendell: 7 points, 5 rebounds
Mo Bamba: 5 points, 3 rebounds
Luka: 11 points, 6 assists, 4 rebounds – 7:36 PM
Callie Caplan @CallieCaplan
Luka just went at Moe Wagner, scored an acrobatic left-handed layup in traffic and turned to the Mavs’ bench to shout “Let’s fucking go!”
The beef is alive and well. – 7:35 PM
Callie Caplan @CallieCaplan
Jamahl Mosley was asked before tonight’s Mavs-Magic game for his favorite Luka Doncic memory: “There’s a lot, but I’m definitely not going to get in trouble for tampering.” – 6:06 PM
Brad Townsend @townbrad
Tom “Maverick” Cruise is missing out on an obvious ad campaign with Luka “Top Gun” Doncic. – 2:57 PM
Sirius XM NBA @SiriusXMNBA
Luka Dončić’s teammate @Jalen Brunson tells @Frank Isola & @Brian Scalabrine how special he is.
#MFFL pic.twitter.com/BrckyjdPiN – 11:23 AM
James Boyd @RomeovilleKid
I asked #Pacers coach Rick Carlisle about his embrace w/ #Mavs superstar Luka Doncic and how special of a player he is:
“If he’s not the best player in the world, he’s right on the cusp. … He’s one guy in today’s game and there’s a few. … (Players who) always have an answer.” pic.twitter.com/sItK35MASb – 11:17 AM

JD Shaw @JShawNBA
NBA’s best from January 29:
– J. Tatum: 38 pts, 8 reb, 7 ast
– T. Haliburton: 38 pts, 7 ast, 3 stl
– J. Butler: 37 pts, 14 reb, 10 ast
– J. Embiid: 36 pts, 12 reb, 6 ast
– G. Trent Jr: 33 pts, 5 reb, 5 stl
– K. Irving: 32 pts, 7 reb, 7 ast
– L. Doncic: 30 pts, 12 ast, +34 – 10:45 AM
Emiliano Carchia @Sportando
Rick Carlisle on Luka Doncic: If he’s not the best player in the world, he’s right on the cusp sportando.basketball/en/rick-carlis… – 4:29 AM
Eurohoops @Eurohoopsnet
Luka Doncic, Maxi Kleber shine with respective double-doubles in Mavs’ win over Pacers
NBA recap ⬇
eurohoops.net/en/nba-news/13… – 3:02 AM
Callie Caplan @CallieCaplan
Luka Doncic, when he learned postgame that he passed 6,000 career points: “That’s great. Hopefully for more!” – 10:56 PM
Eddie Sefko @ESefko
Emotional return for Carlisle becomes blowout win for Mavericks as Luka, Bullock and Kleber dominate. Here’s what the Mavericks had to say about it.
mavs.com/ricks-return-e… – 10:28 PM
James Boyd @RomeovilleKid
Rick Carlisle and Luka Doncic share a hug after the #Mavs defeated the #Pacers tonight.
📸: by me pic.twitter.com/HpvUGaTrVY – 9:42 PM

Tim MacMahon @espn_macmahon
Rick Carlisle on Luka Doncic: “If he’s not the best player in the world, he’s right on the cusp. He’s so, so good.” – 9:36 PM
James Boyd @RomeovilleKid
Final: #Mavs 132, #Pacers 105
Dallas rolls past Indiana in Rick Carlisle’s return.
Luka Doncic with 30 points, 12 rebounds and six assists.
Domantas Sabonis had 21 points, 15 rebounds and eight assists. – 9:27 PM
StatMuse @statmuse
The Mavs are 12-3 in 2022, only second to the Suns.
Luka averaging 25/10/9
Porzingis averaging 26/7
Brunson averaging 15p/6a
They have league’s best defense in that span. pic.twitter.com/YKDJZKHC9c – 9:26 PM

Tim MacMahon @espn_macmahon
Luka Doncic was last in a long line of Mavs coaches, execs and players to exchange postgame hugs and pleasantries with Rick Carlisle. pic.twitter.com/uWfAwLLK8v – 9:23 PM

Brad Townsend @townbrad
Carlisle and Doncic share a nice moment. pic.twitter.com/V0aLCnJokk – 9:22 PM

Scott Agness @ScottAgness
Pacers handled by the Mavs 132-105. They trailed the entire game.
Starters didn’t play the final 9mins. Or Sabonis would’ve had his 3rd straight triple double (21-15-8). Washington Jr. scored 22. Luka had 30.
Up next: Next three at home. Monday vs LAC. – 9:22 PM
Brad Townsend @townbrad
Doncic looked a little befuddled about returning to the game. That’s what a lot of us are thinking, too. – 9:10 PM
Scott Agness @ScottAgness
Why is Luka returning, up 16, with 4mins left? Pacers have five reserves on the floor… – 9:10 PM
James Boyd @RomeovilleKid
End of the 3Q: Mavs 104, #Pacers 80
Luka with 28, 11 and 6.
Sabonis with 19, 14 and 7. – 8:50 PM
Tim MacMahon @espn_macmahon
Luka Doncic checks out with a 28-6-11-1-2 line in last minute of the third quarter. Mavs up 24 and play tomorrow, so my guess is he’s done for the night. After a relatively slow start this season, Doncic is back in dominant form. – 8:48 PM
Michael Dugat @mdug
Luka may have blocked that guy’s face too – 8:47 PM
Brad Townsend @townbrad
6K career points for Doncic. Fittingly with a 3-pointer. – 8:46 PM
Tim MacMahon @espn_macmahon
Luka Doncic was highly perturbed that Rick Carlisle shouting for the ref to call him for carrying resulted in a whistle. “Oh hell no!” Doncic yelled after the whistle, pointing at Carlisle. Ref JB DeRosa laughed. So did I. – 8:42 PM
James Boyd @RomeovilleKid
Looked like Rick Carlisle told the ref Luka Doncic carried. He really did carry, but after the ref called it, Doncic told the ref, ‘OH, HELL NO!’ and then pointed to the ref as if to say he only called it because Carlisle said something. #Pacers – 8:41 PM
Brad Townsend @townbrad
“Oh, my God!” Doncic says of being called for carrying the ball. – 8:39 PM
Dwain Price @DwainPrice
Touchdown. Luka to Dorian. – 8:35 PM
Brad Townsend @townbrad
Doncic needs 3 points to reach 6,000 for his career. – 8:30 PM
The Vertical @YahooSportsNBA
Luka with the filthy stepback to beat the buzzer 🥶🎯
pic.twitter.com/oxzdG7vsaL – 8:20 PM

James Boyd @RomeovilleKid
Halftime: Mavs 72, #Pacers 60
Dallas closed on a 15-5 run, capped off by a buzzer-beating corner 3 from none other than Luka Doncic. He’s got 22 pts, 6 asts and 4 rebs.
Domantas Sabonis leads Indiana with 15. Chris Duarte and Duane Washington each have 10. – 8:15 PM
Marc Stein @TheSteinLine
I would talk up the Luka-to-Dwight Powell lob we just saw in Dallas a few moments ago …. but if I tweet it people will just say it’s mid and that I am wrong (and too old to say mid). – 8:11 PM
James Boyd @RomeovilleKid
No love from Luka Doncic toward Rick Carlisle after Doncic blocked Caris LeVert’s driving layup. As Carlisle was calling for a foul, Doncic looked over at Carlisle and shook his head sternly saying, “AIN’T NO FOUL, RICK! AIN’T NO FOUL!” #Pacers – 8:11 PM
Scott Agness @ScottAgness
Luka Doncic (22pts) drills a corner 3 as the first half expired. Mavs used a 11-2 run in the final minute for a 72-60 lead.
Another big night for Sabonis, who has 15-10-7. Duate and Washington Jr. both have 10pts. Pacers have never led. – 8:11 PM
Eddie Sefko @ESefko
Luka launches from the corner at the halftime buzzer. Mavericks go up 72-60 at the break. Big finish to the half included a Doncic blocked shot and big plays by Reggie Bullock. – 8:09 PM
Callie Caplan @CallieCaplan
Luka corner 3 at the halftime buzzer because of course. Welcome back, Rick. – 8:09 PM
Eddie Sefko @ESefko
Luka is 2-7 from the line. – 8:06 PM
Eddie Sefko @ESefko
Luka Doncic just missed two free throws and the Mavericks botched a fast break. The Pacers scored and it’s 57-55 Mavs with 2 minutes left in the half. – 8:04 PM
James Boyd @RomeovilleKid
Kleber gets a tip on on a missed Luka free throw and the #Pacers call timeout. Mavs lead 53-45 with 5:12 left in the half. – 7:57 PM
James Boyd @RomeovilleKid
End of 1Q: Mavs 34, #Pacers 23
Luka Doncic has 14 points, five assists and the three rebounds.
Domantas Sabonis has eight points, three rebounds and two assists. – 7:42 PM
Tony East @TEastNBA
Mavs up on the Pacers 34-23 after one quarter. Doncic had 14-3-5 in the first quarter and controlled everything. Dallas hit 5 threes. – 7:42 PM
Eddie Sefko @ESefko
Mavericks up 34-23 after a quarter. Luka again plays all 12 minutes. Finishes with 14 points, five assists, three rebounds. – 7:40 PM
Brad Townsend @townbrad
Not that he needed it, but Rick Carlisle getting a reminder from Luka Doncic of what a Doncic roll looks like. First quarter: Played all 12 minutes, 14 points, 5 assists, 3 rebounds.
Dallas 34, Indiana 23. – 7:39 PM
Callie Caplan @CallieCaplan
For a second straight game, Luka played all 12 mins in the first quarter.
He’s up to 14 points, 3 rebounds and 5 assists already. – 7:39 PM
Dwain Price @DwainPrice
Luka has 13-3-5 in 9 minutes. – 7:35 PM
James Boyd @RomeovilleKid
Yo I gotta be sitting next to the most enthusiastic Mavs fans in this arena. Lol they scream every time Luka BREATHES!! – 7:30 PM
Eddie Sefko @ESefko
Luka is just shredding his former coach’s team. He’s got 13 points, four assists, three rebounds in the first nine minutes. Mavericks are up 28-19. – 7:28 PM
Callie Caplan @CallieCaplan
Luka’s personal tribute to Rick is scoring, like, all of the points. – 7:26 PM
James Boyd @RomeovilleKid
Luka is on fire. He’s got 13 points so far. – 7:26 PM
James Boyd @RomeovilleKid
Mavs jump out to a 14-6 lead on the #Pacers. Luka Doncic doing whatever he wants. – 7:21 PM
Tony East @TEastNBA
Luka absolutely torching the Pacers early – 7:19 PM
Callie Caplan @CallieCaplan
Rick Carlisle calls a timeout 4 mins in to try to quell Luka and KP’s early roll.
That’s a first … for him. – 7:19 PM
Michael Gallagher @MikeSGallagher
Best TS% on drives this season (among top 50 in drives):
Giannis- 66.4
Luka Doncic- 63.1
Jalen Brunson- 61.6
Miles Bridges- 61.5
Malcolm Brogdon- 61.4
DeMar DeRozan- 60.8
Donny Mitchell- 60.8
Zach LaVine- 60.6
Jimmy Butler- 60.3
James Harden- 60
Dame Lillard- 60
Chris Paul- 58.9 – 4:43 PM
Michael Gallagher @MikeSGallagher
Top guys for potential assist per pass made (among top 50 in potential assist):
Chris Paul – 0.34
Trae Young – 0.32
DeMar DeRozan – 0.30
Luka Doncic – 0.30
James Harden – 0.30
Jrue Holiday – 0.29
Dejounte Murray – 0.28
Ja Morant – 0.27
Giannis – 0.27
Brandon Ingram – 0.26 – 3:48 PM

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Sources told ESPN that Doncic reported to training camp weighing more than 260 pounds for the second consecutive year. His listed weight is 230 pounds. -via ESPN / December 8, 2021
“People are going to talk about it, yes or no,” said Doncic, who had 28 points, six rebounds and nine assists in the loss. “I know I’ve got to do better.” -via ESPN / December 8, 2021
“I had a long summer,” said Doncic, who joined the Slovenian national team’s training camp days after Dallas was eliminated from the playoffs, leading the program to a fourth-place finish in its first Olympics. “I had the Olympics, took three weeks off, and I relaxed a little bit. Maybe too much. I’ve just got to get back on track.” -via ESPN / December 8, 2021

Jerami Grant returning on Tuesday?

Omari Sanfoka II: 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. Source: …

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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
Michael Gallagher @MikeSGallagher
Worst eFG% on pullups this season (min 100 FGA, 119 qualifiers):
Jalen Suggs- 28.2
Eric Bledsoe- 31.6
Anthony Davis- 34.3
Cam Reddish- 34.3
Gary Harris- 35
Lonnie Walker IV- 35
Kyle Kuzma- 35.3
OG Anunoby- 35.4
Nickeil Alexander-Walker- 36.1
Jerami Grant- 36.3
RJ Barrett- 36.7 – 5:05 PM

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Trae Young sidelined with right ankle discomfort

Chris Kirschner: Trae Young is officially out for tonight’s game against the Raptors. Source: Twitter @ChrisKirschner What’s the buzz on Twitter? Sarah K. Spencer @ sarah_k_spence Trae Young is OUT for tonight. – 6:35 PM Kevin Chouinard @ …

What’s the buzz on Twitter?

Sarah K. Spencer @sarah_k_spence
Trae Young is OUT for tonight. – 6:35 PM
Kevin Chouinard @KLChouinard
Trae Young (right shoulder contusion) is out. – 6:35 PM
Chris Kirschner @ChrisKirschner
Trae Young is officially out for tonight’s game against the Raptors. – 6:35 PM
Kevin Chouinard @KLChouinard
Trae Young’s warmup didn’t include a three-point shot and it ended rather quickly. He was listed as questionable. – 6:33 PM
Chris Kirschner @ChrisKirschner
Super short warm up for Trae Young. Kept working his shoulder after almost every shot – 6:31 PM
Sarah K. Spencer @sarah_k_spence
Trae Young is now out for his pregame warmup: pic.twitter.com/6IBgzuodDm – 6:28 PM

Chris Kirschner @ChrisKirschner
For what it’s worth, Trae Young, who’s listed as questionable on the injury report, has not taken the court for his normal warm-up time. – 6:24 PM
Michael Grange @michaelgrange
Birch (nose) fracture is out vs. Hawks. Trae Young is questionable. DeAndre Hunter is probable. – 5:57 PM
Chris Kirschner @ChrisKirschner
Trae Young is a game-time decision, Nate McMillan said. His shoulder is sore. – 5:46 PM
Eric Koreen @ekoreen
Trae Young will be a game-time decision. – 5:45 PM
Henry Abbott @TrueHoop
I asked @David Thorpe why Trae Young seems to throw a million lob passes, while whole teams can’t pull it off. Whole episode is free here: https://t.co/5YZDVXKn3P pic.twitter.com/CtXYrA6zVI – 3:25 PM

Chris Kirschner @ChrisKirschner
For today’s game vs. Toronto:
De’Andre Hunter (right ankle discomfort) is probable.
Trae Young (right shoulder contusion) is questionable. – 12:50 PM
Sarah K. Spencer @sarah_k_spence
Trae Young is questionable for tonight with a right shoulder contusion (took a hit to his right shoulder in the first half vs. the Lakers yesterday). – 12:49 PM
Trae Young @TheTraeYoung
Another Day, Another Opportunity💯 – 11:02 AM
NBA Math @NBA_Math
RPR MVP Predictor, determined by Rolling Player Ratings and team success:
1. Nikola Jokic: 17.08
2. Giannis Antetokounmpo: 15.39
3. Joel Embiid: 15.1
4. LeBron James: 14.68
5. Stephen Curry: 14.07
6. Trae Young: 13.87
7. Kevin Durant: 13.87
8. James Harden: 12.98 pic.twitter.com/mnEfW4lupo – 10:15 AM

Justin Kubatko @jkubatko
Trae Young yesterday:
✅ 36 PTS
✅ 5 REB
✅ 12 AST
It’s the 22nd time Young has recorded at least 35 points and 10 assists in a game, tying Michael Jordan for the fifth-most such games since the ABA-NBA merger. pic.twitter.com/CZ1elsAn4E – 9:41 AM

Trae Young @TheTraeYoung
GREAT 🏈 TODAY! – 10:26 PM

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Sarah K. Spencer: Per Joe Prunty, John Collins, Bogi and Jalen Johnson (all of whom are coming back from COVID) will be game-time decisions for tonight vs. the Lakers. Trae Young (low back contusion) will be a game-time decision as well. -via Twitter @sarah_k_spence / January 7, 2022

Bones Hyland signs deal with Under Armour

Nick DePaula: OFFICIAL: Nuggets guard Bones Hyland has signed a footwear & apparel endorsement deal with Under Armour. “It’s amazing to have a brand that believes in me and sees my potential like Under Armour,” said @BizzyBones11 Source: Twitter …

Nick DePaula: OFFICIAL: Nuggets guard Bones Hyland has signed a footwear & apparel endorsement deal with Under Armour. “It’s amazing to have a brand that believes in me and sees my potential like Under Armour,” said @BizzyBones11

Source: Twitter @NickDePaula

What’s the buzz on Twitter?

Nick DePaula @NickDePaula
OFFICIAL: Nuggets guard Bones Hyland has signed a footwear & apparel endorsement deal with Under Armour.
“It’s amazing to have a brand that believes in me and sees my potential like Under Armour,” said @BizzyBones11 pic.twitter.com/AElPpRtjrF – 5:57 PM

Michael Singer @msinger
Bones Hyland, asked about the trust level of Denver’s second unit in January.
“The trust level has gone from like a 6 to like a 9 right now.”
….. 🤣 – 11:17 PM
Michael Singer @msinger
Malone: I’ve seen so much growth from Bones recently. – 9:26 PM
Adam Mares @Adam_Mares
WWWWWinner’s Lounge is live. Come join.
✅ Did Bones solve the bench?
✅ The Nuggets are finding a rhythm
✅ Ball is poppin
✅ 5 in a row
youtube.com/watch?v=IIm33D… – 9:23 PM
Adam Mares @Adam_Mares
Bones is so good. Complete difference maker with the bench tonight. – 9:04 PM
Ryan Blackburn @NBABlackburn
Here’s the thing about the geometry of the floor: the Nuggets can run players off screens now with Bones as the handler, because if his man digs into the passing/driving lane, Bones is gonna take and make open threes.
There really is a logical explanation. I promise. – 8:57 PM
Adam Mares @Adam_Mares
Bones is so good at getting the ball up the court quickly. – 8:54 PM
Duvalier Johnson @DuvalierJohnson
Nuggets go into the half w/ a 65-57 lead over the Bucks.
Gordon has 13 points. Guards got going w/ Morris & Hyland with 11 points apiece and the MVP has 9 points, 9 assists and 5 rebounds.
Denver is taking care of the ball, getting hell from bench & knocking down the 3-ball. – 8:12 PM
Ryan Blackburn @NBABlackburn
Halftime rotations for the Nuggets as they lead the Bucks 65-57.
-Joker with 9 points, 5 rebounds, 9 assists, and 3 steals. Not aggressive as a shooter but creating infinite shots
-AG 13 points on 11 shots, mostly outside jumpers
-Bones 11 points, 2 assists, just 1 TOV. +4 pic.twitter.com/sQmGP6ycAF – 8:10 PM

Michael Singer @msinger
#Nuggets knock down 11 3-pointers, dish 19 (!) assists for 65-57 first-half lead.
Giannis with 22, Joker with 9 pts, 9 asts, 5 rebs.
AG with a team-high 13, Bones/Monte with 11 each. – 8:07 PM
Adam Mares @Adam_Mares
Love the confidence Bones and Zeke are playing with so far tonight. – 7:53 PM
Michael Singer @msinger
Bones just looked Giannis dead in the eye, about four feet beyond the 3-point line, and pulled. Even though he missed, there was no question that shot was going up. Bones with 11 and 2 assists so far.
Denver’s bench? 23 points so far. – 7:51 PM
Katy Winge @katywinge
Bones Hyland is doing everything right now as the backup point guard.
Seeing another example of what Coach Malone liked: his pace, his aggressiveness, and his ability to get his team organized. – 7:47 PM
Gordon Gross @GMoneyNuggs
That behind-the-back fast break pass from Bones to Nnaji would have been so sweet if Zeke had finished it. Really do like Bones in a pro-active bench role, leading the action. – 7:43 PM
Adam Mares @Adam_Mares
Bones point guarding pretty well again. – 7:42 PM
Ryan Blackburn @NBABlackburn
I for one think Bones is pretty good at PG. – 7:41 PM
Michael Singer @msinger
#Nuggets bury six 3-pointers in the first quarter, toss 11 assists (Joker had 8 of them).
Denver up 33-30. We’re gonna get a few more minutes of the bench (Bones, Bryn, Austin, Zeke and J-Myke). – 7:37 PM
Michael Singer @msinger
Hyland’s as microwavey as it gets. Bangs two 3-pointers a minute after he checks into the game. – 7:29 PM

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As the U.S. and other countries grow more vocal in denouncing China’s actions in Xinjiang, Congress has repeatedly called upon NBA stars to drop their deals. Those stars include Wade, who initially signed a 10-year, $75 million contract with Li-Ning in 2012 that was later converted into a lifetime agreement in 2018, ahead of Wade’s final season. Warriors sharpshooter Klay Thompson signed with Anta Sports in 2014 and re-upped in 2017 on a reported 10-year, $80 million deal. Trail Blazers guard and players’ association president CJ McCollum left Nike in 2017 for a richer, five-year agreement with Li-Ning, while the Hornets’ Gordon Hayward joined Anta in 2018 on a four-year deal. In 2020, Warriors swingman Andrew Wiggins struck a multiyear deal with Peak, and Nuggets forward Aaron Gordon agreed to a contract with 361 Degrees, making him what the company called “the new face” of its basketball division. -via ESPN / January 28, 2022
Roberts said the union would share lawmakers’ concerns with affected players, but several agents representing those with Chinese shoe deals told ESPN the union never alerted them to the request from Washington. Asked about that discrepancy, a union spokesman insisted the information had been passed along. “The National Basketball Players Association has previously had an impressive track record of using their voice for social change, and I would like to see them do more to raise awareness about the ongoing genocide in Xinjiang and to help their members understand the risks of partnering with companies that promote products made with forced labor,” Sen. Jeff Merkley (D-Ore.), co-chair of the Congressional-Executive Commission on China, told ESPN. “These sponsorship deals need to end.” -via ESPN / January 28, 2022
Another speaker at the Washington event was Kalbinur Gheni, a Uyghur whose 39-year-old sister was taken to a Chinese “reeducation” camp in 2018 and later sent to a prison. Gheni said her sister, an art teacher with two children, has been sentenced to 17 years for observing religious rites and for keeping religious books and loaning them to others. Gheni, who studied in Malaysia before moving to the U.S. in 2019, said her sister is among a dozen family members who have been detained in China over the past four years. “They are using our loved ones in the camp as slave labor,” Gheni later told ESPN. “And they are profiting off them. “When you talk about this NBA business, they should be supportive. It is not because I am a Uyghur, but as a human being. If they keep silent no matter what the Chinese government does, that means they are going to lose for long term their dignity and humanity.” -via ESPN / January 28, 2022

Domantas Sabonis enters COVID protocols

Scott Agness: Pacers center Domantas Sabonis has entered healthy and safety protocols and is out tonight vs Clippers. Source: Twitter @ScottAgness What’s the buzz on Twitter? Marc Stein @ TheSteinLine The Pacers say Domantas Sabonis has entered the …

What’s the buzz on Twitter?

Marc Stein @TheSteinLine
The Pacers say Domantas Sabonis has entered the league’s health and safety protocols and will miss tonight’s game against the Clippers after a brief but successful comeback from an ankle injury.
More NBA from me: marcstein.substack.com – 3:57 PM
Scott Agness @ScottAgness
Pacers center Domantas Sabonis has entered healthy and safety protocols and is out tonight vs Clippers. – 3:51 PM
Ohm Youngmisuk @NotoriousOHM
Pacers list Domantas Sabonis as out due to health and safety protocols. – 3:48 PM
James Boyd @RomeovilleKid
#Pacers injury report: Domantas Sabonis is no longer listed, so he should be good to go against the #Clippers tonight.
Oshae Brissett (sore right ankle) and Goga Bitadze (sore right foot) are both questionable.
All others — Turner, Brogdon, both TJs — remain OUT. – 1:42 PM
Gery Woelfel @GeryWoelfel
Has there ever been a better passing big man than Jokic? Walton? Or Sabonis? IMO Jokic is the best and it’s not close. – 9:00 PM
James Boyd @RomeovilleKid
Final: #Mavs 132, #Pacers 105
Dallas rolls past Indiana in Rick Carlisle’s return.
Luka Doncic with 30 points, 12 rebounds and six assists.
Domantas Sabonis had 21 points, 15 rebounds and eight assists. – 9:27 PM
Scott Agness @ScottAgness
Pacers handled by the Mavs 132-105. They trailed the entire game.
Starters didn’t play the final 9mins. Or Sabonis would’ve had his 3rd straight triple double (21-15-8). Washington Jr. scored 22. Luka had 30.
Up next: Next three at home. Monday vs LAC. – 9:22 PM
Tony East @TEastNBA
Mavs destroy the Pacers 132-105. It was close late in the third, but Dallas dominated the rest of the way. Sabonis, Washington, and Jackson were bright spots in the midst of a lackluster Pacers performance. – 9:21 PM
James Boyd @RomeovilleKid
End of the 3Q: Mavs 104, #Pacers 80
Luka with 28, 11 and 6.
Sabonis with 19, 14 and 7. – 8:50 PM
James Boyd @RomeovilleKid
Also, put Domantas Sabonis on triple-double watch. He has 17, 12 and 7. #Pacers – 8:32 PM
Keith Smith @KeithSmithNBA
Domantas Sabonis seems no worse for wear after the sprained ankle. He’s been dominant the last game and a half. Pacers have set a high asking price for him in a trade, rightly so. – 8:23 PM
James Boyd @RomeovilleKid
Halftime: Mavs 72, #Pacers 60
Dallas closed on a 15-5 run, capped off by a buzzer-beating corner 3 from none other than Luka Doncic. He’s got 22 pts, 6 asts and 4 rebs.
Domantas Sabonis leads Indiana with 15. Chris Duarte and Duane Washington each have 10. – 8:15 PM
Scott Agness @ScottAgness
Luka Doncic (22pts) drills a corner 3 as the first half expired. Mavs used a 11-2 run in the final minute for a 72-60 lead.
Another big night for Sabonis, who has 15-10-7. Duate and Washington Jr. both have 10pts. Pacers have never led. – 8:11 PM
Brad Townsend @townbrad
Sabonis having himself a night: 15 points, 10 rebounds, 7 assists in just 18 minutes. – 8:06 PM
James Boyd @RomeovilleKid
End of 1Q: Mavs 34, #Pacers 23
Luka Doncic has 14 points, five assists and the three rebounds.
Domantas Sabonis has eight points, three rebounds and two assists. – 7:42 PM
James Boyd @RomeovilleKid
Sabonis is hoopin’. He has all eight points for the #Pacers so far. – 7:22 PM
James Boyd @RomeovilleKid
#Pacers starters tonight:
— Caris LeVert
— Chris Duarte
— Justin Holiday
— Torrey Craig
— Domantas Sabonis – 6:43 PM
James Boyd @RomeovilleKid
Chris Duarte (right ankle) and Domantas Sabonis (left ankle) are both available tonight against the Mavs. #Pacers – 6:09 PM
James Boyd @RomeovilleKid
Domantas Sabonis is IN tonight against the Mavs. Chris Duarte is a game-time decision, per Rick Carlisle. #Pacers – 5:47 PM
Tony East @TEastNBA
“Domas I believe will be in, Chris I believe is going to play,” Rick Carlisle says of Duarte and Sabonis pregame. Wasn’t 100% sure on either player, though. – 5:46 PM
Tony East @TEastNBA
Goga Bitadze’s sore foot will keep him out tonight in Dallas. He suffered the injury last night vs OKC.
Chris Duarte and Domantas Sabonis are questionable. – 4:21 PM
Scott Agness @ScottAgness
Goga Bitadze (sore right foot) won’t play tonight in Dallas.
Sabonis, who played 44mins in his return from a left ankle sprain, is questionable. And so is Chris Duarte (right ankle sprain). – 4:17 PM
Michael Gallagher @MikeSGallagher
Leaders in assist per potential assist (among top 50 in potential assists):
Steph Curry- .62
Kevin Durant- .58
LaMelo Ball- .58
Derrick White- .57
Domantas Sabonis- .56
Nikola Jokic- .56
James Harden- .55
Dame Lillard- .55
Kevin Porter Jr- .55
Brad Beal- .55
Dejounte Murray- .55 – 3:36 PM
JD Shaw @JShawNBA
NBA’s best from January 28:
– Giannis: 38 pts, 13 reb, +19
– J. Morant: 30 pts, 10 reb, 10 ast
– N. Jokic: 29 pts, 13 reb, 10 ast
– D. Murray: 29 pts, 9 reb, 12 ast
– J. Butler: 26 pts, 9 ast, 16-16 ft
– D. Sabonis: 24 pts, 18 reb, 10 ast
– C. Paul: 21 pts, 10 reb, 14 ast – 11:32 AM
Justin Kubatko @jkubatko
Domantas Sabonis last night:
✅ 24 PTS
✅ 18 REB
✅ 10 AST
It’s the fourth time Sabonis has recorded at least 20p/15r/10a in a game.
No other @Indiana Pacers player has recorded even one such game since the franchise joined the NBA in 1976. – 11:11 AM
James Boyd @RomeovilleKid
‘Pure grit’: Domantas Sabonis returns from sprained ankle, lifts #Pacers past Thunder in OT indystar.com/story/sports/n… via @indystar – 8:12 AM
James Boyd @RomeovilleKid
Domantas Sabonis, Justin Holiday will #Pacers to thrilling OT win over Thunder indystar.com/story/sports/n… via @indystar – 8:12 AM
Eurohoops @Eurohoopsnet
Antetokounmpo (38pts, 13reb), Jokic (29pts, 13reb, 10ast), Sabonis (24pts, 18reb, 10ast), and more
Full European recap
Highlights, results, standings #NBA
eurohoops.net/en/nba-news/13… – 1:38 AM
James Boyd @RomeovilleKid
I asked Domantas Sabonis how his left ankle, which he sprained last week, felt after returning and playing 44 minutes on it in an OT win.
Sabonis had 24 points, 18 rebounds and 10 assists for his 18th career triple-double.
“Definitely feels better after a win.” #Pacers pic.twitter.com/2AZZZBxr1j – 1:23 AM

James Boyd @RomeovilleKid
I asked Rick Carlisle to assess what he saw from Domantas Sabonis, who returned from a left ankle sprain and totaled 24 points, 18 rebounds and 10 assists for his fifth triple-double of the season.
“A lot of it was just pure grit.” #Pacers pic.twitter.com/f6ANVL2X8x – 12:48 AM

James Boyd @RomeovilleKid
#Pacers outlast Thunder in OT thanks to Domantas Sabonis, Justin Holiday indystar.com/story/sports/n… via @indystar – 11:46 PM
Scott Agness @ScottAgness
Domas Sabonis after playing 44 mins: “Definitely feels better after a win. To be honest, I couldn’t feel it out there.”
He was more concerned with his conditioning considering he hadn’t played in the last four games.
Had a triple-double against OKC, the team that traded him. – 11:21 PM
Brandon Rahbar @BrandonRahbar
Domantas Sabonis was key in OKC landing Paul George and in turn landing Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and 100 1st round picks.
And tonight he helped his old team inch closer to landing a top 5 pick.
Domas is a real one. – 10:53 PM
James Boyd @RomeovilleKid
Final: #Pacers 113, OKC 110 OT.
WHAT. A. GAME.
Domantas Sabonis with 24 points, 18 rebounds and 10 assists in his return, his fifth triple-double of the season.
Justin Holiday scored 22 points and came up clutch down the stretch. – 10:44 PM
Scott Agness @ScottAgness
Pacers scored 11 of the final 13 points in OT to win at OKC, 113-110.
Sabonis had a triple-double (24-18-10) and Holiday scored 22. Duarte (right ankle) and Bitadze (right foot) left with injuries.
Up next: at Dallas on Sat. – 10:43 PM
StatMuse @statmuse
Sabonis first game back from injury:
24 PTS
18 REB
10 AST
2 STK
2 BLK
Back to building up his trade value. pic.twitter.com/1XRO6mLjhh – 10:42 PM

James Boyd @RomeovilleKid
Sabonis scores a layup, and then Justin Holiday rips Lu Dort fort a breakaway layup. #Pacers lead 111-110 with 40.8 seconds left. WOW. – 10:33 PM
James Boyd @RomeovilleKid
Domantas Sabonis and Josh Giddy exchange buckets. Tied at 102. #Pacers – 10:25 PM
James Boyd @RomeovilleKid
Domantas Sabonis has 20 points, 15 rebounds and 10 assists. #Pacers – 10:23 PM
James Boyd @RomeovilleKid
Sabonis ties the game at 100. He also has a triple-double. #Pacers – 10:20 PM
Scott Agness @ScottAgness
And another triple-double for Domas Sabonis, his fifth of the season.
18-14-10. – 10:18 PM
James Boyd @RomeovilleKid
Caris LeVert misses two free throws, Tre Mann makes a 3 on the other end to give OKC a 96-94 lead and then Domantas Sabonis gets called for an illegal pick on Lu Dort. 3:12 left in the game. #Pacers – 10:13 PM
James Boyd @RomeovilleKid
Sabonis just have the #Pacers an 83-82 lead on a putback layup. – 9:59 PM
James Boyd @RomeovilleKid
End of 3Q: OKC 80, #Pacers 72
Indiana fortunate to only be down 8 after shooting 6-for-22 in the quarter.
Lu Dort has a game-high 15 points.
Sabonis with 11 points, 11 rebounds and eight assists. – 9:51 PM
Scott Agness @ScottAgness
Pacers’ start to the second half: 0 for 8, outscored 12-0.
Now a double-digit deficit in OKC. Sabonis, who is on the verge of another triple-double, needs help… – 9:26 PM
James Boyd @RomeovilleKid
Sabonis fouls SGA and SGA comes up limping badly. I believe it’s his right ankle. He’s headed straight to the locker room with 10:09 left in the 3Q. #Pacers – 9:21 PM
James Boyd @RomeovilleKid
Halftime: OKC 54, #Pacers 51
Lu Dort has a game-high 11 points, Darius Bazley with 10, SGA with 8.
Domantas Sabonis is doing it all with 9 points, 8 rebounds and 8 assists. On his way to his fifth triple-double of the season. – 9:03 PM
Scott Agness @ScottAgness
Two things I don’t understand: Lance, their best option at PG, should start. And most of his minutes should be when Sabonis is in. Or at least a big.
Right now, it’s Brissett at the 5. Two-way wing Terry Taylor at the 4. And they’re playing zone. – 8:40 PM
James Boyd @RomeovilleKid
End of 1Q: OKC 30, #Pacers 29
Thunder ended the first quarter with a 3 by Mike Muscala. Lu Dort has a game-high 9 points.
Domantas Sabonis is his usual self with 6 points, 7 rebounds and 4 assists.
Indiana needs to slow the pace down a bit. Feels like another shootout. – 8:35 PM
Tony East @TEastNBA
Fun, back-and-forth first quarter with 7 lead changes. Thunder lead the Pacers 30-29 at the end of the first 12. Sabonis already has 6-7-4 – 8:35 PM
Scott Agness @ScottAgness
Fast start by the Pacers, but then OKC settled in and leads 31-30.
Story of the first quarter: Pacers had 7 turnovers before Thunder had one, Thunder 10-0 in fast break points and Sabonis was dominant (6-7-4). – 8:34 PM
James Boyd @RomeovilleKid
OKC calls timeout. #Pacers lead 13-7 after a corner 3 from Torrey Craig. Domantas Sabonis with the hockey assist. – 8:17 PM
James Boyd @RomeovilleKid
Well, it’s good to have Sabonis back. He drops a dime to Justin Holiday for a reverse dunk. #Pacers – 8:15 PM
James Boyd @RomeovilleKid
Domantas Sabonis scores the first bucket of the night on a jump hook. Chris Duarte adds a midrange jumper. #Pacers up 4-0. – 8:11 PM
James Boyd @RomeovilleKid
#Pacers starters tonight:
— Caris LeVert
— Justin Holiday
— Chris Duarte
— Torrey Craig
— Domantas Sabonis (back after missing four straight games with a sprained left ankle) – 7:52 PM
Scott Agness @ScottAgness
“The next couple of games, we got to come out with a different mindset. That cannot happen again.”
Pacers had a much-needed practice on Thursday. Then, Sabonis and a few others spoke about their humiliating loss.
fieldhousefiles.substack.com/p/pacers-after… – 7:07 PM
James Boyd @RomeovilleKid
We’ll find out soon if Domantas Sabonis will return from his left ankle sprain and play against his former team. #Pacers pic.twitter.com/fthEF1xwI0 – 7:02 PM

James Boyd @RomeovilleKid
Domantas Sabonis (left ankle sprain) is a game-time decision. He went through pregame walkthrough, and Rick Carlisle said he thinks Sabonis will play but couldn’t say definitively. #Pacers – 6:37 PM
Tony East @TEastNBA
“I don’t know for sure that Domas is going to play, but I think he’s going to play,” Rick Carlisle says of Sabonis pregame. Won’t say definitely, but says he will “probably” play. – 6:34 PM

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Andy Larsen: 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.” -via Twitter @andyblarsen / January 30, 2022
Sarah Todd: Quin Snyder, Danuel House are both in the NBA health and safety protocol. Alex Jensen is the acting head coach for the Utah Jazz -via Twitter @NBASarah / January 30, 2022

Teammates don’t want Spencer Dinwiddie in Washington?

So, what kind of point guard can the Clippers reasonably obtain? Over the past few weeks, numerous reports have cited names like Jalen Brunson, Dennis Schröder, Kemba Walker, Goran Dragic, Spencer Dinwiddie, and John Wall as targets. Brunson …

So, what kind of point guard can the Clippers reasonably obtain? Over the past few weeks, numerous reports have cited names like Jalen Brunson, Dennis Schröder, Kemba Walker, Goran Dragic, Spencer Dinwiddie, and John Wall as targets. Brunson embodies what the Clippers really need. He’s selfless and tough. He makes quick decisions as a playmaker, limits mistakes, and he can score with confidence all over the court. The truth is the Mavericks should be trying to keep him. And he might realistically be out of the Clippers’ price range, unless he forces his way to Los Angeles in a sign-and-trade during the summer as an unrestricted free agent. Other options are less inspiring. Kemba is well past his prime. The Wizards want to move Dinwiddie because he looks like a shell of his former self and his teammates don’t want him there. Schröder is fine, but he leans too far toward scoring and would be an awkward fit next to Jackson.

Source: Kevin O’Connor @ The Ringer

What’s the buzz on Twitter?

Chase Hughes @ChaseHughesNBCS
Spencer Dinwiddie on being a leader for the Wizards: “It’s an interesting situation. I spoke up a little bit early on [this season]. It wasn’t necessarily welcomed. And so, like I said, I try to do whatever’s asked of me. At the end of the day, everybody has a role to play…” – 11:16 PM
Wayne Cole @waynec0le
Spencer Dinwiddie says this wizard’s team needs “accountability” Also says the team’s roles are “fluid.” – 11:12 PM
Christos Tsaltas @Tsaltas46
Asked Spencer Dinwiddie what’s the biggest shakeup the Wizards need to turnaround the season. “Accountability”, he said. #dcaboveall – 11:12 PM
Josh Robbins @JoshuaBRobbins
Sometimes a coach needs to commit a technical foul to give his team a needed spark, and that’s what Wes Unseld Jr. did when he complained about a foul on Spencer Dinwiddie that Unseld thought was an offensive foul on Jaren Jackson Jr. – 8:39 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
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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Some also say the Wizards are open to dealing veteran point guard Spencer Dinwiddie, who hasn’t quite meshed with Beal. The Pistons might have interest in players like Deni Avdija, Montrezl Harrell and Hachimura. Detroit could also be looking for a new home for Kelly Olynyk. -via Bleacher Report / January 25, 2022

Nassir Little to miss the remainder of the season

Marc Stein: The @trailblazers say Nassir Little will undergo surgery to repair the torn labrum in his left shoulder and must miss the remainder of the season. Source: Twitter @TheSteinLine What’s the buzz on Twitter? Jay Allen @ PDXjay #Blazers …

What’s the buzz on Twitter?

Jay Allen @PDXjay
#Blazers officially announce that Nassir Little will undergo surgery tomorrow to repair the torn labrum in his left shoulder. Little will miss the rest of the season. @RipCityRadio620 – 2:33 PM
JD Shaw @JShawNBA
The Blazers confirm Nassir Little will undergo surgery to repair the torn labrum in his left shoulder and miss the rest of the season. – 2:32 PM
Sean Highkin @highkin
Blazers say Nassir Little will miss the remainder of the season after undergoing shoulder surgery. – 2:32 PM
Mike McGraw @McGrawDHSports
#Bulls vs. Blazers today at 2:30 p.m. Bulls don’t have to worry about any Damian Lillard daggers this time. He’s out with a core muscle injury. Coby White’s pal Nassir Little has a left labrum tear. What did they do to these guys’ shoulders at UNC? – 2:21 PM
Casey Holdahl @CHold
Robert Covington (right knee), Norman Powell (left knee contusion) and Dennis Smith Jr. (right ankle, right knee) are probable while CJ Elleby (left hamstring), Nassir Little (left shoulder), Damian Lillard, Larry Nance Jr. and Cody Zeller are out for tomorrow’s game at Chicago. – 5:17 PM

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Joe Ingles done for the season

Adrian Wojnarowski: ESPN Sources: Utah Jazz F Joe Ingles has suffered a season-ending torn left ACL. Ingles, 34, was found to have no other structural damage in his left knee. Source: Twitter @wojespn What’s the buzz on Twitter? Michael Scotto @ …

Adrian Wojnarowski: ESPN Sources: Utah Jazz F Joe Ingles has suffered a season-ending torn left ACL. Ingles, 34, was found to have no other structural damage in his left knee.

Source: Twitter @wojespn

What’s the buzz on Twitter?

Michael Scotto @MikeAScotto
Joe Ingles suffered a torn ACL, Utah Jazz confirm. Ingles has been a potential trade candidate to watch heading into the February 10th deadline. Utah showed a willingness to package Ingles and a first-round pick in trade talks for a potential wing upgrade. pic.twitter.com/OysL4AneLG – 2:21 PM
Ryan McDonald @ryanwmcdonald
Utah Jazz’s Joe Ingles suffers ACL tear https://t.co/UQLYviLNqw pic.twitter.com/nettLqwYdT – 2:18 PM

Eurohoops @Eurohoopsnet
Joe Ingles suffers a season-ending torn left ACL
eurohoops.net/en/nba-news/13… – 2:11 PM
Ben Anderson @BensHoops
The @Utah Jazz further elaborated that Joe Ingles needs to regain range of motion in his knee before surgery, hence the delay. – 2:10 PM
Ryan Miller @millerjryan
Joe Ingles has suffered a torn ACL. The MRI revealed no other structural damage. He’ll be out indefinitely with surgery occurring in the next couple weeks. – 2:08 PM
The Vertical @YahooSportsNBA
Jazz forward Joe Ingles has suffered a season-ending torn ACL, per @Adrian Wojnarowski. pic.twitter.com/gp7jR9joZO – 2:08 PM

Tim Reynolds @ByTimReynolds
Jazz have confirmed that Joe Ingles tore his left ACL and will have surgery in the next several weeks. @Adrian Wojnarowski reported first. – 2:07 PM
Ben Anderson @BensHoops
Joe Ingles was examined Monday by the @UtahJazz medical staff that revealed a torn ACL in his left knee with no other structural damage. Ingles will remain out indefinitely with surgery taking place in the next several weeks.
#TakeNote | @kslsports – 2:06 PM
Tony Jones @Tjonesonthenba
Utah Jazz forward Joe Ingles has suffered a torn ACL and is out indefinitely – 2:04 PM
Adrian Wojnarowski @wojespn
ESPN Sources: Utah Jazz F Joe Ingles has suffered a season-ending torn left ACL. Ingles, 34, was found to have no other structural damage in his left knee. – 2:03 PM
David Locke @DLocke09
LOCKED ON JAZZ – The Joe Ingles injury, his run as a Utah Jazz player, the impact on the roster and the franchise moving forward – lockedonjazz.net/jazz/the-joe-i… – 11:26 AM
Emiliano Carchia @Sportando
Jazz fear Joe Ingles suffered significant left knee injury sportando.basketball/en/jazz-fear-j… – 9:39 AM
Tony Jones @Tjonesonthenba
Through the years, Joe Ingles has meant so much to the Utah Jazz on the floor. He means even more off the floor. A look at the small forward, and a potentially devastating injury, is here – theathletic.com/3102108/2022/0… – 1:22 AM
Sarah Todd @NBASarah
Jazz struggle to ignore emotions after Joe Ingles injury in loss to Timberwolves https://t.co/Np4WwvWYcD pic.twitter.com/jQx9kf91sl – 12:57 AM

David Locke @DLocke09
Say it ain’t so Joe. Joe Ingles injured in Jazz loss to Wolves pic.twitter.com/olrGuPy8as – 12:31 AM

Eric Walden @tribjazz
Joe Ingles’ knee injury left the Utah Jazz shaken in the midst of what would become the team’s fifth straight loss: “That took a lot out of guys, seeing him, tears in his eyes,” Mike Conley said. “You know how much this means to him.” sltrib.com/sports/jazz/20… – 12:08 AM
Eric Walden @tribjazz
Rudy Gay, on Joe Ingles: “It’s not even about the basketball; just having him in the locker room is good for us. He’s our guy.” – 11:11 PM
David Locke @DLocke09
POSTCAST – Joe say it ain’t so – Joe Ingles goes down with injury in loss to Minnesota Timberwolves – lockedonjazz.net/jazz/postcast-… – 11:07 PM
The Vertical @YahooSportsNBA
Jazz forward Joe Ingles suffered a non-contact knee injury on Sunday night and had to be helped off the floor.
➡️ https://t.co/caW09SsqLn pic.twitter.com/0gIsUaYt1B – 10:42 PM

David Locke @DLocke09
Joe Ingles goes down in Jazz loss to the Minnesota Timberwolves twitter.com/i/broadcasts/1… – 10:38 PM
Sarah Todd @NBASarah
Jazz players saw Joe Ingles at halftime and Mike Conley said he was “in a bad state, but we told him we loved him.” – 10:33 PM
Eric Walden @tribjazz
Alex Jensen talked to Joe Ingles at halftime. Said the team won’t know any more until tomorrow. “Hopefully it’s not as bad as it looks.” – 10:27 PM
Eric Walden @tribjazz
FINAL: Wolves 126, Jazz 106. Five straight losses, and 11 in 13. Finished January 4-12. Bad goes to worse with Joe Ingles’ knee injury and Quin Snyder’s positive COVID test. Bogdanovic 23p, 4r. Conley 22p, 5a. Clarkson 17p, 5a. Utah now 30-21. Next up: Nuggets at the Viv on Wed. – 10:20 PM
Adrian Wojnarowski @wojespn
ESPN story on the Utah Jazz’s Joe Ingles, who’s feared to have suffered a significant left knee injury: es.pn/3u9nF6V – 10:02 PM
Kane Pitman @KanePitman
Hoping for the best for Joe Ingles. Since entering the NBA in 2014-15, he has played 635 out of 650 games including regular season and postseason. He’s been a true iron man for the Jazz and so loved in the community. Crossing everything it isn’t as serious as it looks. – 9:47 PM
Sarah Todd @NBASarah
Joe Ingles suffers knee injury against Timberwolves https://t.co/hIqpVIS71l pic.twitter.com/luwM3kMo2k – 9:37 PM

Eric Walden @tribjazz
Joe Ingles’ left knee buckled on a second-quarter drive. He has been ruled out for the remainder of the game, and will have an MRI on Monday. sltrib.com/sports/jazz/20… – 9:32 PM
Ben Anderson @BensHoops
Per the @UtahJazz:
Joe Ingles (left knee injury) will not return, he will have an MRI in Salt Lake City tomorrow – 9:18 PM
Ryan Miller @millerjryan
Joe Ingles will have an MRI on his left knee tomorrow in Salt Lake City. – 9:18 PM
Adrian Wojnarowski @wojespn
Utah Jazz F Joe Ingles will have an MRI on his left knee in Salt Lake City on Monday, source tells ESPN. He needed help leaving court after knee buckled vs. Minnesota. – 9:17 PM
Tony Jones @Tjonesonthenba
Joe Ingles is out with a left knee injury. He will have an MRI tomorrow in Salt Lake City, to determine the true damage of the injury – 9:16 PM
Sarah Todd @NBASarah
Joe Ingles will not return to the game and will have an MRI in SLC tomorrow. – 9:16 PM
Eric Walden @tribjazz
Joe Ingles will have an MRI tomorrow in Salt Lake City. – 9:16 PM
Keith Smith @KeithSmithNBA
I missed it live, but seeing the replay, I’m really worried for Joe Ingles. Non-contact and knee just buckled. Hoping for the best. – 9:00 PM
Sarah Todd @NBASarah
Joe Ingles is being helped off the court. Can’t put any weight on his left leg. Knee already looks very swollen. You could see the pain on his face. – 8:54 PM
Andy Larsen @andyblarsen
Oh no. Joe Ingles down, grabbing his knee after planting it on a drive. Noncontact, his knee just collapses. – 8:53 PM
Ryan Miller @millerjryan
Joe Ingles is down and grabbing his knee. He looks to be in a lot of pain. – 8:52 PM
Tony Jones @Tjonesonthenba
Omg that did not look good. Joe ingles is on the floor and writhing in pain. Left knee injury. Hope for the best because that was bad. We are a few feet away – 8:52 PM
Sarah Todd @NBASarah
Joe Ingles just collapsed and is holding his left knee. It did not look good. The arena is silent. – 8:51 PM
Eric Walden @tribjazz
Joe Ingles just suffered a horrible-looking knee injury. Left knee gave out as he drove the paint. – 8:51 PM
Jon Krawczynski @JonKrawczynski
Oh noooo. Joe Ingles just slipped on the way to the basket. Left knee buckled. He’s down. – 8:51 PM
Tony Jones @Tjonesonthenba
Mike Conley, Joe Ingles, Hassan Whiteside, Bojan Bogdanovic and Royce O’Neale starting tonight
Jared Butler will be in the rotation tonight, per Alex Jensen – 6:34 PM

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Adrian Wojnarowski: Ingles is expected to have surgery within the next two weeks, sources said. He’s in the final year of his contract with the Jazz and was the league’s runner-up for the Sixth Man Award a season ago. -via Twitter @wojespn / January 31, 2022
The following is a medical update on Utah Jazz forward Joe Ingles: Ingles was examined Monday by the Utah Jazz medical staff and underwent magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) testing. The MRI revealed a torn anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) in his left knee with no other structural damage. Ingles will remain out indefinitely with surgery taking place in the next several weeks. Further updates will be provided when appropriate. -via NBA.com / January 31, 2022
The Utah Jazz fear that forward Joe Ingles suffered a significant left knee injury during Sunday night’s 126-106 loss to the Minnesota Timberwolves, sources told ESPN. The team announced he will undergo an MRI on Monday in Salt Lake City. Ingles’ knee buckled on a drive to the basket, causing him to crumple to the court in the second quarter. Ingles needed help to get to the locker room, and sources tell ESPN that an initial examination fueled considerable concern of a serious knee injury. -via ESPN / January 31, 2022