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Brandin Podziemski says snub on Rookie of the Year race only fuels his desire to compete

Basketball Insiders (Antonio Kozlow) — There’s no doubt in anyone’s mind that Brandin Podziemski has been one of the revelations of the 2023/24 NBA season, as he’s slowly been turning into a starter for one of the most successful franchises in recent history during his rookie year. However, the rising star wasn’t too happy when he found out, again, that […] The post Brandin Podziemski says snub on...
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Trae Young Discusses Trade Rumors, Future With Hawks

HoopsRumors (Luke Adams) — Speaking to Taylor Rooks of Bleacher Report in the latest episode of her podcast (YouTube link), Hawks guard Trae Young said that he’s not bothered by the fact that his name has popped up in trade rumors in the weeks since last month’s deadline. “Some of the best players ever have been traded,” Young said. […]
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Zion Williamson says he’s open to commit to 2025 Slam Dunk Contest but has one condition

Basketball Insiders (Antonio Kozlow) — Once upon a time, the Slam Dunk Contest was viewed as the most-top rated event of the NBA All-Star Weekend, and most participants thought of it as a huge honor to participate. Nowadays, the league has tried every way it can to try and convince players to compete, but the lack of star power has […] The post Zion Williamson says he’s open to commit to 2025 Slam Dunk Contest but has...
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Rockets’ Alperen Sengun becomes 5th NBA player with 45+ points, 15+ rebounds, and 5+ steals in a game

Basketball Insiders (James Foglio) — Houston Rockets center Alperen Sengun became the fifth player in NBA history to record at least 45 points, 15 rebounds, and five steals in a single game, in Tuesday night’s 114-101 win over the San Antonio Spurs. The 6-foot-11 big man notched a career-high 45 points, a season-high 16 rebounds, three assists, a career-best five […] The post Rockets’ Alperen Sengun becomes...
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SI:AM | The Cavs’ Unlikely Hero

Sports Illustrated: SI: NBA (Dan Gartland) — Dean Wade went off for 20 points in the fourth quarter.
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After missing four games for personal matters, Andrew Wiggins returns for Warriors vs. Bucks

Basketball Insiders (Antonio Kozlow) — Andrew Wiggins has been going through some personal issues that have kept him away from the NBA courts, as he’s already missed four-straight games for the Warriors. However, it seems as if the player is ready to return to action this Wednesday night against the Bucks as he’s made his way back to training this […] The post After missing four games for personal matters,...
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Pelicans’ Trey Murphy III becomes 7th NBA player to make 10+ 3-pointers in a game off the bench

Basketball Insiders (James Foglio) — New Orleans Pelicans forward Trey Murphy III became the seventh player in NBA history to make 10 or more 3-pointers in a game off the bench, during Tuesday night’s 139-98 blowout win over the Toronto Raptors. The third-year wing recorded a season-high 34 points and six rebounds while finishing 11-of-17 (64.7%) shooting from the floor […] The post Pelicans’ Trey Murphy III...
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Tyrese Maxey was sidelined due to concussion vs. Nets and must pass NBA protocol before return

Basketball Insiders (Antonio Kozlow) — During this weekend’s clash against the Mavericks, Tyrese Maxey fell and hit his head on the floor. The young guard was later diagnosed with a mild concussion that could sideline him for a few games, as he already missed Tuesday night’s contest against the Brooklyn Nets at the Barclays center.  The All-Star currently underwent further […] The post Tyrese Maxey was sidelined...
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Pistons, Taj Gibson Agree To 10-Day Deal

HoopsRumors (Luke Adams) — The Pistons are set to sign veteran big man Taj Gibson to a 10-day contract, agent Mark Bartelstein tells ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski (Twitter link). Gibson, 38, spent a portion of this season with the Knicks, having signed a non-guaranteed contract with the team in December. He was waived on January 7 before his full salary […]
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Dean Wade leads Cavs with 20 points in fourth quarter to end Boston’s 11-game streak

Basketball Insiders (Antonio Kozlow) — Boston came into this Tuesday’s matchup against the Cavaliers with their confidence soaring through the sky as they held an 11-game winning streak and the best record in the NBA. However, little did they know that this was going to be Dean Wade‘s night, as his self esteem grew bigger and bigger throughout the contest.  […] The post Dean Wade leads Cavs with 20 points in...
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Jakob Poeltl Undergoes Finger Surgery

HoopsRumors (Luke Adams) — Raptors center Jakob Poeltl has undergone surgery to repair a ligament tear in the fifth finger of his left hand, the team announced late on Tuesday night in a press release. The injury occurred in the second quarter of Sunday’s victory over Charlotte. The Raptors didn’t provide any sort of recovery timeline for Poeltl, simply […]
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Contract Details: Lawson, K. Brown, Forrest, Barlow, Bouyea, More

HoopsRumors (Luke Adams) — The Mavericks used a portion of their non-taxpayer mid-level exception to give A.J. Lawson a $1MM rest-of-season salary and a four-year contract when they promoted him to their standard roster, Hoops Rumors has learned. While Lawson’s 2023/24 salary of $1MM – which is well above his prorated minimum – is guaranteed, he’s not necessarily assured […]
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