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Denver's Jeff Green fractured his left hand and sprained a finger and will be re-evaluated in a month, Nuggets say.

ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski reports that Denver Nuggets forward Jeff Green will be out at least a month with a fractured left hand and a sprained finger.
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Denver's Jeff Green fractured his left hand and sprained a finger and will be re-evaluated in a month, Nuggets say.

ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski reports that Denver Nuggets forward Jeff Green will be out at least a month with a fractured left hand and a sprained finger.
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<a href="https://twitter.com/wojespn/status/1606747746748497920" target="_blank" rel="noopener">ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski reports</a> that Denver Nuggets forward Jeff Green will be out at least a month with a fractured left hand and a sprained finger.
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<a href="https://twitter.com/wojespn/status/1606747746748497920" target="_blank" rel="noopener">ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski reports</a> that Denver Nuggets forward Jeff Green will be out at least a month with a fractured left hand and a sprained finger.
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Denver's Jeff Green fractured his left hand and sprained a finger and will be re-evaluated in a month, Nuggets say.
&mdash; Adrian Wojnarowski (@wojespn) <a href="https://twitter.com/wojespn/status/1606747746748497920?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">December 24, 2022</a></blockquote>

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<a href="https://twitter.com/wojespn/status/1606747746748497920" target="_blank" rel="noopener">ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski reports</a> that Denver Nuggets forward Jeff Green will be out at least a month with a fractured left hand and a sprained finger.
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Denver's Jeff Green fractured his left hand and sprained a finger and will be re-evaluated in a month, Nuggets say.
&mdash; Adrian Wojnarowski (@wojespn) <a href="https://twitter.com/wojespn/status/1606747746748497920?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">December 24, 2022</a></blockquote>

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The 36-year-old is averaging&nbsp;

<a href="https://twitter.com/wojespn/status/1606747746748497920" target="_blank" rel="noopener">ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski reports</a> that Denver Nuggets forward Jeff Green will be out at least a month with a fractured left hand and a sprained finger.
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Denver's Jeff Green fractured his left hand and sprained a finger and will be re-evaluated in a month, Nuggets say.
&mdash; Adrian Wojnarowski (@wojespn) <a href="https://twitter.com/wojespn/status/1606747746748497920?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">December 24, 2022</a></blockquote>

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The 36-year-old is averaging 7.5 points, 2.8 rebounds and 1.1 assists&nbsp;

<a href="https://twitter.com/wojespn/status/1606747746748497920" target="_blank" rel="noopener">ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski reports</a> that Denver Nuggets forward Jeff Green will be out at least a month with a fractured left hand and a sprained finger.
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Denver's Jeff Green fractured his left hand and sprained a finger and will be re-evaluated in a month, Nuggets say.
&mdash; Adrian Wojnarowski (@wojespn) <a href="https://twitter.com/wojespn/status/1606747746748497920?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">December 24, 2022</a></blockquote>

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The 36-year-old is averaging 7.5 points, 2.8 rebounds and 1.1 assists on 52.7% shooting this season.

The Nuggets will be without forward Jeff Green for at least a month due to a fractured left hand.

Nuggets' Jeff Green out a month with fractured hand

FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. (AP) &mdash; Arkansas freshman guard Nick Smith Jr., a projected NBA lottery pick, is out indefinitely because of a knee injury, the team announced Wednesday.
Smith left the Razorbacks&rsquo; win over Bradley early in the second half on Saturday. The school said &ldquo;right knee management&rdquo; was the reason for his absence from Wednesday&rsquo;s 85-51 victory over UNC Asheville.
Arkansas coach Eric Musselman provided few details after the game.
&ldquo;He&rsquo;s out indefinitely. That&rsquo;s what it is,&rdquo; Musselman said. &ldquo;There&rsquo;s nothing else. He&rsquo;s out indefinitely and he&rsquo;s going to continue to rehab the best he can.&rdquo;
The 6-foot-5 Smith, one of the top recruits in the country, missed the team&rsquo;s first six games because the injury. He played only five minutes in his debut against Troy on Nov. 28, but averaged 19.7 points in his next three games, logging 24, 39 and 29 minutes, respectively. Smith scored five points in 20 minutes against Bradley before leaving because of what Musselman said was a tape issue.
Musselman was coy about Smith&rsquo;s status after Saturday&rsquo;s game and again in a media session on Monday.
No. 10 Arkansas (11-1) opens Southeastern Conference play at LSU on Dec. 28.

Arkansas freshman guard Nick Smith Jr., a projected NBA lottery pick, is out indefinitely because of a knee injury.

Arkansas’ Nick Smith Jr. out indefinitely with knee injury

The Pistons have signed general manager Troy Weaver to a contract extension. Since Weaver&rsquo;s arrival in 2020, Detroit has accumulated strong young talent in Cade Cunningham, Jaden Ivey, Jalen Duren, Isaiah Stewart and Saddiq Bey, along with the trade of Bojan Bogdanovic.

The Detroit Pistons have signed general manager Troy Weaver to a contract extension reports Shams Charania of The Athletic. Since Weaver&rsquo;s arrival in 2020, Detroit has accumulated strong young talent in Cade Cunningham, Jaden Ivey, Jalen Duren, Isaiah Stewart and Saddiq Bey, along with the trade of Bojan Bogdanovic.

The Detroit Pistons have signed general manager Troy Weaver to a contract extension <a href="https://twitter.com/ShamsCharania/status/1605630797741842432" target="_blank" rel="noopener">reports Shams Charania of The Athletic</a>. Since Weaver&rsquo;s arrival in 2020, Detroit has accumulated strong young talent in Cade Cunningham, Jaden Ivey, Jalen Duren, Isaiah Stewart and Saddiq Bey, along with the trade of Bojan Bogdanovic.
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The Detroit Pistons have signed general manager Troy Weaver to a contract extension <a href="https://twitter.com/ShamsCharania/status/1605630797741842432" target="_blank" rel="noopener">reports Shams Charania of The Athletic</a>. Since Weaver&rsquo;s arrival in 2020, Detroit has accumulated strong young talent in Cade Cunningham, Jaden Ivey, Jalen Duren, Isaiah Stewart and Saddiq Bey, along with the trade of Bojan Bogdanovic.
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Sources: The Pistons have signed general manager Troy Weaver to a contract extension. Since Weaver&rsquo;s arrival in 2020, Detroit has accumulated strong young talent in Cade Cunningham, Jaden Ivey, Jalen Duren, Isaiah Stewart and Saddiq Bey, along with the trade of Bojan Bogdanovic.
&mdash; Shams Charania (@ShamsCharania) <a href="https://twitter.com/ShamsCharania/status/1605630797741842432?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">December 21, 2022</a></blockquote>

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The Detroit Pistons sign general manager Troy Weaver to a contract extension.

Pistons sign general manager Troy Weaver to contract extension

Los Angeles Lakers star big man Anthony Davis is expected to miss at least a month after suffering a foot injury, <a href="https://twitter.com/ShamsCharania/status/1604527949075451904" target="_blank" rel="noopener">according to Shams Charania of The Athletic</a>.
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Los Angeles Lakers star Anthony Davis is expected to miss at least one month after suffering a right foot injury, multiple sources tell <a href="https://twitter.com/TheAthletic?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@TheAthletic</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/Stadium?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@Stadium</a>.
&mdash; Shams Charania (@ShamsCharania) <a href="https://twitter.com/ShamsCharania/status/1604527949075451904?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">December 18, 2022</a></blockquote>

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Davis suffered the injury in the first half of their win on Fridya against the Denver Nuggets.
The 29-year-old was having one of the best season's of his career, averaging 27.4 points, 12.1 rebounds and 2.6 assists on 59.3% shooting.&nbsp;
The Lakers started the season at 2-10 but have started to put it together winning 10 of their last 16 games, will now have to make due without their star big man for an extended period of time. LA is current in the 12th seed in the Western Conference.

Los Angeles Lakers star big man Anthony Davis is expected to miss at least a month after suffering a foot injury, <a href="https://twitter.com/ShamsCharania/status/1604527949075451904" target="_blank" rel="noopener">according to Shams Charania of The Athletic</a>.
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Los Angeles Lakers star Anthony Davis is expected to miss at least one month after suffering a right foot injury, multiple sources tell <a href="https://twitter.com/TheAthletic?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@TheAthletic</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/Stadium?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@Stadium</a>.
&mdash; Shams Charania (@ShamsCharania) <a href="https://twitter.com/ShamsCharania/status/1604527949075451904?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">December 18, 2022</a></blockquote>

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Davis suffered the injury in the first half of their win on Fridya against the Denver Nuggets.
The 29-year-old was having one of the best season's of his career, averaging 27.4 points, 12.1 rebounds and 2.6 assists on 59.3% shooting.&nbsp;
The Lakers started the season at 2-10 but have started to put it together, winning 10 of their last 16 games. will now have to make due without their star big man for an extended period of time. LA is current in the 12th seed in the Western Conference.

Los Angeles Lakers star big man Anthony Davis is expected to miss at least a month after suffering a foot injury, <a href="https://twitter.com/ShamsCharania/status/1604527949075451904" target="_blank" rel="noopener">according to Shams Charania of The Athletic</a>.
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Los Angeles Lakers star Anthony Davis is expected to miss at least one month after suffering a right foot injury, multiple sources tell <a href="https://twitter.com/TheAthletic?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@TheAthletic</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/Stadium?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@Stadium</a>.
&mdash; Shams Charania (@ShamsCharania) <a href="https://twitter.com/ShamsCharania/status/1604527949075451904?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">December 18, 2022</a></blockquote>

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Davis suffered the injury in the first half of their win on Fridya against the Denver Nuggets.
The 29-year-old was having one of the best season's of his career, averaging 27.4 points, 12.1 rebounds and 2.6 assists on 59.3% shooting.&nbsp;
The Lakers started the season at 2-10 but have started to put it together, winning 10 of their last 16 games. Now, the team will have to make due without their star big man for an extended period of time. LA is current in the 12th seed in the Western Conference.

Los Angeles Lakers star big man Anthony Davis is expected to miss at least a month after suffering a foot injury, <a href="https://twitter.com/ShamsCharania/status/1604527949075451904" target="_blank" rel="noopener">according to Shams Charania of The Athletic</a>.
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Los Angeles Lakers star Anthony Davis is expected to miss at least one month after suffering a right foot injury, multiple sources tell <a href="https://twitter.com/TheAthletic?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@TheAthletic</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/Stadium?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@Stadium</a>.
&mdash; Shams Charania (@ShamsCharania) <a href="https://twitter.com/ShamsCharania/status/1604527949075451904?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">December 18, 2022</a></blockquote>

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Davis suffered the injury in the first half of their win on Fridya against the Denver Nuggets.
The 29-year-old was having one of the best season's of his career, averaging 27.4 points, 12.1 rebounds and 2.6 assists on 59.3% shooting.&nbsp;
The Lakers started the season at 2-10 but have started to put it together, winning 10 of their last 16 games. Now, the team &ndash; currently the 12 seed in the NBA Western Conference &ndash; will have to make due without their star big man for an extended period of time. LA is current in the 12th seed in the Western Conference.

Los Angeles Lakers star big man Anthony Davis is expected to miss at least a month after suffering a foot injury, <a href="https://twitter.com/ShamsCharania/status/1604527949075451904" target="_blank" rel="noopener">according to Shams Charania of The Athletic</a>.
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Los Angeles Lakers star Anthony Davis is expected to miss at least one month after suffering a right foot injury, multiple sources tell <a href="https://twitter.com/TheAthletic?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@TheAthletic</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/Stadium?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@Stadium</a>.
&mdash; Shams Charania (@ShamsCharania) <a href="https://twitter.com/ShamsCharania/status/1604527949075451904?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">December 18, 2022</a></blockquote>

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Davis suffered the injury in the first half of their win on Fridya against the Denver Nuggets.
The 29-year-old was having one of the best season's of his career, averaging 27.4 points, 12.1 rebounds and 2.6 assists on 59.3% shooting.&nbsp;
The Lakers started the season at 2-10 but have started to put it together, winning 10 of their last 16 games. Now, the team &ndash; currently the 12 seed in the NBA Western Conference &ndash; will have to make due without their star big man for an extended period of time.

Los Angeles Lakers star big man Anthony Davis is expected to miss at least a month after suffering a foot injury, <a href="https://twitter.com/ShamsCharania/status/1604527949075451904" target="_blank" rel="noopener">according to Shams Charania of The Athletic</a>.
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Los Angeles Lakers star Anthony Davis is expected to miss at least one month after suffering a right foot injury, multiple sources tell <a href="https://twitter.com/TheAthletic?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@TheAthletic</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/Stadium?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@Stadium</a>.
&mdash; Shams Charania (@ShamsCharania) <a href="https://twitter.com/ShamsCharania/status/1604527949075451904?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">December 18, 2022</a></blockquote>

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Davis suffered the injury in the first half of their win on Friday against the Denver Nuggets.
The 29-year-old was having one of the best seasons of his career, averaging 27.4 points, 12.1 rebounds and 2.6 assists on 59.3% shooting from the field.
The Lakers started the season at 2-10 but have started to put it together, winning 10 of their last 16 games. Now, the team &ndash; currently the 12 seed in the NBA Western Conference &ndash; will have to make due without their star big man for an extended period of time.

Los Angeles Lakers star big man Anthony Davis is expected to miss at least a month after suffering a foot injury, <a href="https://twitter.com/ShamsCharania/status/1604527949075451904" target="_blank" rel="noopener">according to Shams Charania of The Athletic</a>.
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Los Angeles Lakers star Anthony Davis is expected to miss at least one month after suffering a right foot injury, multiple sources tell <a href="https://twitter.com/TheAthletic?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@TheAthletic</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/Stadium?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@Stadium</a>.
&mdash; Shams Charania (@ShamsCharania) <a href="https://twitter.com/ShamsCharania/status/1604527949075451904?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">December 18, 2022</a></blockquote>

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Davis suffered the injury in the first half of their win on Friday against the Denver Nuggets.
The 29-year-old was having one of the best seasons of his career, averaging 27.4 points, 12.1 rebounds and 2.6 assists on 59.3% shooting from the field.
The Lakers began the season at 2-10, but have started to put it together, winning 10 of their last 16 games.
Now, the team &ndash; currently the 12th seed in the NBA's Western Conference &ndash; will have to make due without their star big man for an extended period of time.

Los Angeles Lakers star big man Anthony Davis is out "indefinitely," and he's expected to miss at least a month after suffering a foot injury, <a href="https://twitter.com/ShamsCharania/status/1604527949075451904" target="_blank" rel="noopener">according to Shams Charania of The Athletic</a>.
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Los Angeles Lakers star Anthony Davis is expected to miss at least one month after suffering a right foot injury, multiple sources tell <a href="https://twitter.com/TheAthletic?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@TheAthletic</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/Stadium?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@Stadium</a>.
&mdash; Shams Charania (@ShamsCharania) <a href="https://twitter.com/ShamsCharania/status/1604527949075451904?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">December 18, 2022</a></blockquote>

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Davis suffered the injury in the first half of their win on Friday against the Denver Nuggets.
The 29-year-old was having one of the best seasons of his career, averaging 27.4 points, 12.1 rebounds and 2.6 assists on 59.3% shooting from the field.
The Lakers began the season at 2-10, but have started to put it together, winning 10 of their last 16 games.
Now, the team &ndash; currently the 12th seed in the NBA's Western Conference &ndash; will have to make due without their star big man for an extended period of time.

Los Angeles Lakers star big man Anthony Davis is out "indefinitely" due to a right foot injury, and he's expected to miss at least a month after suffering a foot injury, <a href="https://twitter.com/ShamsCharania/status/1604527949075451904" target="_blank" rel="noopener">according to Shams Charania of The Athletic</a>.
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Los Angeles Lakers star Anthony Davis is expected to miss at least one month after suffering a right foot injury, multiple sources tell <a href="https://twitter.com/TheAthletic?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@TheAthletic</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/Stadium?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@Stadium</a>.
&mdash; Shams Charania (@ShamsCharania) <a href="https://twitter.com/ShamsCharania/status/1604527949075451904?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">December 18, 2022</a></blockquote>

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Davis suffered the injury in the first half of their win on Friday against the Denver Nuggets.
The 29-year-old was having one of the best seasons of his career, averaging 27.4 points, 12.1 rebounds and 2.6 assists on 59.3% shooting from the field.
The Lakers began the season at 2-10, but have started to put it together, winning 10 of their last 16 games.
Now, the team &ndash; currently the 12th seed in the NBA's Western Conference &ndash; will have to make due without their star big man for an extended period of time.

Los Angeles Lakers star big man Anthony Davis is out "indefinitely" due to a right foot injury, and he's expected to miss at least a month, <a href="https://twitter.com/ShamsCharania/status/1604527949075451904" target="_blank" rel="noopener">according to Shams Charania of The Athletic</a>.
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Los Angeles Lakers star Anthony Davis is expected to miss at least one month after suffering a right foot injury, multiple sources tell <a href="https://twitter.com/TheAthletic?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@TheAthletic</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/Stadium?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@Stadium</a>.
&mdash; Shams Charania (@ShamsCharania) <a href="https://twitter.com/ShamsCharania/status/1604527949075451904?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">December 18, 2022</a></blockquote>

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Davis suffered the injury in the first half of their win on Friday against the Denver Nuggets.
The 29-year-old was having one of the best seasons of his career, averaging 27.4 points, 12.1 rebounds and 2.6 assists on 59.3% shooting from the field.
The Lakers began the season at 2-10, but have started to put it together, winning 10 of their last 16 games.
Now, the team &ndash; currently the 12th seed in the NBA's Western Conference &ndash; will have to make due without their star big man for an extended period of time.

Bad news for the Lakers, who will likely be without star big man Anthony Davis for at least a month due to a foot injury.

Lakers' Anthony Davis out at least a month with foot injury

After being sidelined for almost 10 months due to a torn ACL, Milwaukee Bucks forward Joe Ingles is targeting a return to the court on Monday against the New Orleans Pelicans, <a href="https://twitter.com/wojespn/status/1603815013739032576" target="_blank" rel="noopener">according to ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski</a>.
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ESPN Sources: After nearly 10 months of rehabilitation on a torn left ACL, Milwaukee Bucks forward Joe Ingles is targeting his return vs. New Orleans on Monday. Once Ingles successfully completes a final 5-on-5 workout Saturday, that&rsquo;ll be the last hurdle in his comeback.
&mdash; Adrian Wojnarowski (@wojespn) <a href="https://twitter.com/wojespn/status/1603815013739032576?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">December 16, 2022</a></blockquote>

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Last January while playing with the Utah Jazz, Ingles suffered the injury and underwent surgery in February. This offseason,&nbsp;
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Ingles suffered an ACL tear in his left knee in January as a member of the Jazz and underwent surgery to repair the ligament in early February. After missing the rest of the 2021/22 season, the veteran signed a one-year, $6.48MM contract with the Bucks over the summer while he continued his rehab process. That process has extended into the early part of the &rsquo;22/23 season.
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Ingles signed a one-year, $6.5M free agent deal with the Bucks in July.
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After being sidelined for almost 10 months due to a torn ACL, Milwaukee Bucks forward Joe Ingles is targeting a return to the court on Monday against the New Orleans Pelicans, <a href="https://twitter.com/wojespn/status/1603815013739032576" target="_blank" rel="noopener">according to ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski</a>.
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ESPN Sources: After nearly 10 months of rehabilitation on a torn left ACL, Milwaukee Bucks forward Joe Ingles is targeting his return vs. New Orleans on Monday. Once Ingles successfully completes a final 5-on-5 workout Saturday, that&rsquo;ll be the last hurdle in his comeback.
&mdash; Adrian Wojnarowski (@wojespn) <a href="https://twitter.com/wojespn/status/1603815013739032576?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">December 16, 2022</a></blockquote>

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Last January while playing with the Utah Jazz, Ingles suffered the injury and underwent surgery in February. Over the summer, he signed&nbsp;
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Ingles suffered an ACL tear in his left knee in January as a member of the Jazz and underwent surgery to repair the ligament in early February. After missing the rest of the 2021/22 season, the veteran signed a one-year, $6.48MM contract with the Bucks over the summer while he continued his rehab process. That process has extended into the early part of the &rsquo;22/23 season.
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Ingles signed a one-year, $6.5M free agent deal with the Bucks in July.
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After being sidelined for almost 10 months due to a torn ACL, Milwaukee Bucks forward Joe Ingles is targeting a return to the court on Monday against the New Orleans Pelicans, <a href="https://twitter.com/wojespn/status/1603815013739032576" target="_blank" rel="noopener">according to ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski</a>.
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ESPN Sources: After nearly 10 months of rehabilitation on a torn left ACL, Milwaukee Bucks forward Joe Ingles is targeting his return vs. New Orleans on Monday. Once Ingles successfully completes a final 5-on-5 workout Saturday, that&rsquo;ll be the last hurdle in his comeback.
&mdash; Adrian Wojnarowski (@wojespn) <a href="https://twitter.com/wojespn/status/1603815013739032576?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">December 16, 2022</a></blockquote>

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Last January while playing with the Utah Jazz, Ingles suffered the injury and underwent surgery in February. Over the summer, he signed&nbsp;
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Ingles signed a one-year, $6.5M free agent deal with the Bucks in July.
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After being sidelined for almost 10 months due to a torn ACL, Milwaukee Bucks forward Joe Ingles is targeting a return to the court on Monday against the New Orleans Pelicans, <a href="https://twitter.com/wojespn/status/1603815013739032576" target="_blank" rel="noopener">according to ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski</a>.
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ESPN Sources: After nearly 10 months of rehabilitation on a torn left ACL, Milwaukee Bucks forward Joe Ingles is targeting his return vs. New Orleans on Monday. Once Ingles successfully completes a final 5-on-5 workout Saturday, that&rsquo;ll be the last hurdle in his comeback.
&mdash; Adrian Wojnarowski (@wojespn) <a href="https://twitter.com/wojespn/status/1603815013739032576?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">December 16, 2022</a></blockquote>

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Last January while playing with the Utah Jazz, Ingles suffered the injury and underwent surgery in February. Over the summer, he&nbsp;signed a one-year, $6.5M free agent deal with the Bucks in July.
The veteran forward adds&nbsp;
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After being sidelined for almost 10 months due to a torn ACL, Milwaukee Bucks forward Joe Ingles is targeting a return to the court on Monday against the New Orleans Pelicans, <a href="https://twitter.com/wojespn/status/1603815013739032576" target="_blank" rel="noopener">according to ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski</a>.
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ESPN Sources: After nearly 10 months of rehabilitation on a torn left ACL, Milwaukee Bucks forward Joe Ingles is targeting his return vs. New Orleans on Monday. Once Ingles successfully completes a final 5-on-5 workout Saturday, that&rsquo;ll be the last hurdle in his comeback.
&mdash; Adrian Wojnarowski (@wojespn) <a href="https://twitter.com/wojespn/status/1603815013739032576?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">December 16, 2022</a></blockquote>

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Last January while playing with the Utah Jazz, Ingles suffered the injury and underwent surgery in February. Over the summer, he&nbsp;signed a one-year, $6.5M free agent deal with the Bucks in July.
The veteran forward adds another experienced playmaker to the floor for the Bucks who continue to be one of the cham
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After being sidelined for almost 10 months due to a torn ACL, Milwaukee Bucks forward Joe Ingles is targeting a return to the court on Monday against the New Orleans Pelicans, <a href="https://twitter.com/wojespn/status/1603815013739032576" target="_blank" rel="noopener">according to ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski</a>.
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ESPN Sources: After nearly 10 months of rehabilitation on a torn left ACL, Milwaukee Bucks forward Joe Ingles is targeting his return vs. New Orleans on Monday. Once Ingles successfully completes a final 5-on-5 workout Saturday, that&rsquo;ll be the last hurdle in his comeback.
&mdash; Adrian Wojnarowski (@wojespn) <a href="https://twitter.com/wojespn/status/1603815013739032576?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">December 16, 2022</a></blockquote>

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Last January while playing with the Utah Jazz, Ingles suffered the injury and underwent surgery in February. Over the summer, he&nbsp;signed a one-year, $6.5M free agent deal with the Bucks in July.
The veteran forward adds another experienced playmaker to the floor for the Bucks who continue to be one of the championship favorites.&nbsp;
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After being sidelined for almost 10 months due to a torn ACL, Milwaukee Bucks forward Joe Ingles is targeting a return to the court on Monday against the New Orleans Pelicans, <a href="https://twitter.com/wojespn/status/1603815013739032576" target="_blank" rel="noopener">according to ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski</a>.
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ESPN Sources: After nearly 10 months of rehabilitation on a torn left ACL, Milwaukee Bucks forward Joe Ingles is targeting his return vs. New Orleans on Monday. Once Ingles successfully completes a final 5-on-5 workout Saturday, that&rsquo;ll be the last hurdle in his comeback.
&mdash; Adrian Wojnarowski (@wojespn) <a href="https://twitter.com/wojespn/status/1603815013739032576?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">December 16, 2022</a></blockquote>

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Last January while playing with the Utah Jazz, Ingles suffered the injury and underwent surgery in February. Over the summer, he&nbsp;signed a one-year, $6.5M free agent deal with the Bucks in July.
The veteran forward adds another experienced playmaker to the floor for the Bucks who continue to be one of the championship favorites. Last season for the Jazz, Ingles averaged 7.2 points,&nbsp;
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After being sidelined for almost 10 months due to a torn ACL, Milwaukee Bucks forward Joe Ingles is targeting a return to the court on Monday against the New Orleans Pelicans, <a href="https://twitter.com/wojespn/status/1603815013739032576" target="_blank" rel="noopener">according to ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski</a>.
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ESPN Sources: After nearly 10 months of rehabilitation on a torn left ACL, Milwaukee Bucks forward Joe Ingles is targeting his return vs. New Orleans on Monday. Once Ingles successfully completes a final 5-on-5 workout Saturday, that&rsquo;ll be the last hurdle in his comeback.
&mdash; Adrian Wojnarowski (@wojespn) <a href="https://twitter.com/wojespn/status/1603815013739032576?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">December 16, 2022</a></blockquote>

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Last January while playing with the Utah Jazz, Ingles suffered the injury and underwent surgery in February. Over the summer, he&nbsp;signed a one-year, $6.5M free agent deal with the Bucks in July.
The veteran forward adds another experienced playmaker to the floor for the Bucks who continue to be one of the championship favorites. Last season for the Jazz, Ingles averaged 7.2 points, 2.9 rebounds and 3.5 assists while shooting&nbsp;
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After being sidelined for almost 10 months due to a torn ACL, Milwaukee Bucks forward Joe Ingles is targeting a return to the court on Monday against the New Orleans Pelicans, <a href="https://twitter.com/wojespn/status/1603815013739032576" target="_blank" rel="noopener">according to ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski</a>.
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ESPN Sources: After nearly 10 months of rehabilitation on a torn left ACL, Milwaukee Bucks forward Joe Ingles is targeting his return vs. New Orleans on Monday. Once Ingles successfully completes a final 5-on-5 workout Saturday, that&rsquo;ll be the last hurdle in his comeback.
&mdash; Adrian Wojnarowski (@wojespn) <a href="https://twitter.com/wojespn/status/1603815013739032576?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">December 16, 2022</a></blockquote>

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Last January while playing with the Utah Jazz, Ingles suffered the injury and underwent surgery in February. Over the summer, he&nbsp;signed a one-year, $6.5M free agent deal with the Bucks in July.
The veteran forward adds another experienced playmaker to the floor for the Bucks who continue to be one of the championship favorites. Last season for the Jazz, Ingles averaged 7.2 points, 2.9 rebounds and 3.5 assists while shooting nearly 35% from three-point range
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After being sidelined for almost 10 months due to a torn ACL, Milwaukee Bucks forward Joe Ingles is targeting a return to the court on Monday against the New Orleans Pelicans, <a href="https://twitter.com/wojespn/status/1603815013739032576" target="_blank" rel="noopener">according to ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski</a>.
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ESPN Sources: After nearly 10 months of rehabilitation on a torn left ACL, Milwaukee Bucks forward Joe Ingles is targeting his return vs. New Orleans on Monday. Once Ingles successfully completes a final 5-on-5 workout Saturday, that&rsquo;ll be the last hurdle in his comeback.
&mdash; Adrian Wojnarowski (@wojespn) <a href="https://twitter.com/wojespn/status/1603815013739032576?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">December 16, 2022</a></blockquote>

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Last January while playing with the Utah Jazz, Ingles suffered the injury and underwent surgery in February. Over the summer, he&nbsp;signed a one-year, $6.5M free agent deal with the Bucks in July.
The veteran forward adds another experienced playmaker to the floor for the Bucks who continue to be one of the championship favorites. Last season for the Jazz, Ingles averaged 7.2 points, 2.9 rebounds and 3.5 assists while shooting nearly 35% from three-point range.
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Bucks forward Joe Ingles is targeting a return to the court on Monday against the Pelicans after missing the last 10 months due to injury.

Bucks' Joe Ingles planning Monday return

(LOS ANGELES, CA, December 13, 2022) &mdash; ClutchPoints and the National Basketball Retired Players Association (NBRPA) today announced a first-of-its-kind media partnership to preserve the stories of basketball&rsquo;s most notable pioneers across the NBA, ABA, and WNBA.
ClutchPoints will expand the NBRPA&rsquo;s &ldquo;Legends Media &amp; Entertainment&rdquo; storytelling efforts by creating new intellectual property for its editorial and social media platforms. Utilizing a mix of fresh and licensed content from the NBRPA, ClutchPoints will produce new franchises including interviews, documentaries, game shows and more. The weekly content will be housed under a designated hub on the ClutchPoints website and monetized to strengthen the association&rsquo;s reach to new audiences.
&ldquo;We wanted to innovate how retired players are covered by giving them the same platforms as today&rsquo;s stars,&rdquo; said Nish Patel, founder and CEO of ClutchPoints. &ldquo;These legends have changed the culture of basketball, and we look forward to refreshing those stories for longtime fans and introducing them to newer ones.&rdquo;
&ldquo;With the growth of Legends Media &amp; Entertainment over the last several years, this partnership with ClutchPoints is a perfect opportunity to expand our content and have it exist on a larger platform,&rdquo; said Scott Rochelle, CEO and President of NBRPA. &ldquo;Our exclusive content, as always, will continue to bring to life these amazing stories from our Legends and now to an even larger audience. We look forward to collaborating with ClutchPoints to continue bringing compelling, impactful, and timely content as well as co-creating unique opportunities from our events.&rdquo;
The partnership is ClutchPoints&rsquo; latest initiative to support its commitment to amplifying diverse voices in sports. For more information and to receive the latest updates on the NBRPA&rsquo;s members, visit ClutchPoints.com.

ClutchPoints will expand the NBRPA’s “Legends Media & Entertainment” storytelling efforts.

NBRPA, ClutchPoints partner to preserve NBA legends' stories

Golden State Warriors president of basketball operations Bob Myers -- architect of four NBA championships in the past eight years -- is entering into the final months of his contract and remains without a new deal, sources told ESPN.
Source: Adrian Wojnarowski/ESPN

Golden State Warriors president of basketball operations Bob Myers -- architect of four NBA championships in the past eight years -- is entering into the final months of his contract and remains without a new deal, sources told ESPN.
Source: <a href="https://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/35227546/sources-warriors-bob-myers-expiring-contract-new-deal" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Adrian Wojnarowski/ESPN</a>
ANALYSIS:&nbsp;According to the story, Myers&nbsp;

Golden State Warriors president of basketball operations Bob Myers -- architect of four NBA championships in the past eight years -- is entering into the final months of his contract and remains without a new deal, sources told ESPN.
Source: <a href="https://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/35227546/sources-warriors-bob-myers-expiring-contract-new-deal" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Adrian Wojnarowski/ESPN</a>
ANALYSIS:&nbsp;According to the story, Myers has discussed an extension with the Warriors but those talks are currently on pause. Golden State has also&nbsp;

Golden State Warriors president of basketball operations Bob Myers -- architect of four NBA championships in the past eight years -- is entering into the final months of his contract and remains without a new deal, sources told ESPN.
Source: <a href="https://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/35227546/sources-warriors-bob-myers-expiring-contract-new-deal" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Adrian Wojnarowski/ESPN</a>
ANALYSIS:&nbsp;According to the story, Myers has discussed an extension with the Warriors but those talks are currently on pause. Golden State has also looked into extending Steve Kerr, who Wojnarowski reports has two years left on his current deal. Myers joined the franchise as an assistant general manager in 2011 and became GM in 2012.

Myers joined the franchise as an assistant GM in 2011 and has overseen four NBA chamionships.

Warriors president Bob Myers' contract believed to expire in June

According to a source, executive vice president of basketball operations Arturas Karnisovas has no interest in acquiring Russell Westbrook and his expiring contract, even if it means adding draft picks.

According to a source, executive vice president of basketball operations Arturas Karnisovas has no interest in acquiring Russell Westbrook and his expiring contract, even if it means adding draft picks.
Source:&nbsp;

According to a source, executive vice president of basketball operations Arturas Karnisovas has no interest in acquiring Russell Westbrook and his expiring contract, even if it means adding draft picks.
Source: Joe Cowley/Chicago Sun-Times

According to a source, executive vice president of basketball operations Arturas Karnisovas has no interest in acquiring Russell Westbrook and his expiring contract, even if it means adding draft picks.
Source: <a href="https://chicago.suntimes.com/sports-saturday/2022/12/9/23502072/bulls-slow-start-organization-in-the-rumor-mill-crosshairs" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Joe Cowley/Chicago Sun-Times</a>
ANALYSIS:&nbsp;The Bullls have struggled to a&nbsp;

According to a source, executive vice president of basketball operations Arturas Karnisovas has no interest in acquiring Russell Westbrook and his expiring contract, even if it means adding draft picks.
Source: <a href="https://chicago.suntimes.com/sports-saturday/2022/12/9/23502072/bulls-slow-start-organization-in-the-rumor-mill-crosshairs" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Joe Cowley/Chicago Sun-Times</a>
ANALYSIS:&nbsp;The Bullls have struggled to a 10-14 start this season

According to a source, executive vice president of basketball operations Arturas Karnisovas has no interest in acquiring Russell Westbrook and his expiring contract, even if it means adding draft picks.
Source: <a href="https://chicago.suntimes.com/sports-saturday/2022/12/9/23502072/bulls-slow-start-organization-in-the-rumor-mill-crosshairs" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Joe Cowley/Chicago Sun-Times</a>
ANALYSIS:&nbsp;The Bullls have struggled to a 10-14 start this season, leading to speculation about the long-term&nbsp;

According to a source, executive vice president of basketball operations Arturas Karnisovas has no interest in acquiring Russell Westbrook and his expiring contract, even if it means adding draft picks.
Source: <a href="https://chicago.suntimes.com/sports-saturday/2022/12/9/23502072/bulls-slow-start-organization-in-the-rumor-mill-crosshairs" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Joe Cowley/Chicago Sun-Times</a>
ANALYSIS:&nbsp;The Bullls have struggled to a 10-14 start this season, leading to speculation about the long-term future of Chicago's core. However, it looks like any potential blockbuster with the Lakers would have to be separate from a potential Westbrook trade. Westbrook is averaging&nbsp;

According to a source, executive vice president of basketball operations Arturas Karnisovas has no interest in acquiring Russell Westbrook and his expiring contract, even if it means adding draft picks.
Source: <a href="https://chicago.suntimes.com/sports-saturday/2022/12/9/23502072/bulls-slow-start-organization-in-the-rumor-mill-crosshairs" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Joe Cowley/Chicago Sun-Times</a>
ANALYSIS:&nbsp;The Bullls have struggled to a 10-14 start this season, leading to speculation about the long-term future of Chicago's core. However, it looks like any potential blockbuster with the Lakers would have to be separate from a potential Westbrook trade. Westbrook is averaging 14.6 points, 7.5 assists and 5.

According to a source, executive vice president of basketball operations Arturas Karnisovas has no interest in acquiring Russell Westbrook and his expiring contract, even if it means adding draft picks.
Source: <a href="https://chicago.suntimes.com/sports-saturday/2022/12/9/23502072/bulls-slow-start-organization-in-the-rumor-mill-crosshairs" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Joe Cowley/Chicago Sun-Times</a>
ANALYSIS:&nbsp;The Bullls have struggled to a 10-14 start this season, leading to speculation about the long-term future of Chicago's core. However, it looks like any potential blockbuster with the Lakers would have to be separate from a potential Westbrook trade. Westbrook is averaging 14.6 points, 7.5 assists and 5.6 rebounds per game this season.&nbsp;

The Bullls have struggled to a 10-14 start this season, leading to speculation about the long-term future of Chicago's core.

Report: Bulls have 'no interest' in Lakers trade involving Russell Westbrook

NEW YORK &ndash; The National Basketball Association (NBA) today named New York University (NYU) Vice President and Chief Human Resources Officer Sabrina Ellis as the organization&rsquo;s new Chief People Officer. Ellis will begin in this role on Jan. 17 and will report to NBA President, Administration Kyle Cavanaugh.
As the NBA&rsquo;s Chief People Officer, Ellis will oversee all aspects of the league&rsquo;s global human resources strategy &ndash; including compensation and benefits, talent acquisition, and learning and leadership development &ndash; across its offices in 15 markets around the world. With a focus on global best practices and inclusion, she will also build, implement and drive engagement initiatives that address workforce culture and attract a globally diverse group of employees.
Ellis joins the NBA from NYU, where she served as Vice President and Chief Human Resources Officer since 2016. While at NYU, Ellis led core HR services across all business and academic functions for a global employee population of 26,000 in 13 countries spanning the United States, Europe, the Middle East, Africa and Asia, including degree-granting campuses in New York, Abu Dhabi and Shanghai. With a focus on inclusive leadership, Ellis collaborated across all NYU schools and units in the development and execution of numerous groundbreaking programs to recruit and retain a world-class workforce. These include the use of data and metrics to enable organizational improvements such as the redesign of the university&rsquo;s benefit offerings, new contract provisions for NYU&rsquo;s seven collective bargaining agreements, expansive leadership development offerings, recruitment strategies and extensive employee engagement initiatives. Under her leadership, NYU launched several firsts, including its Youth Program Compliance Office, Employee Engagement Unit and university-wide Onboarding Center.
Ellis previously served as Vice President of Human Resources at George Washington University, where she led HR strategy and operations from 2012 to 2016. Earlier in her career, she was the Assistant Vice President of HR at the City College of New York (CUNY) and served as a Human Resources Officer for University Relations and Public Affairs at NYU.
&ldquo;We are thrilled to welcome Sabrina to the NBA,&rdquo; said Cavanaugh. &ldquo;Her wealth of knowledge from the higher education sector will add great value across human capital functions, including helping us identify and retain top talent.&rdquo;
&ldquo;Sabrina is an accomplished and effective leader who has successfully transformed best-of-class global workforces,&rdquo; said NBA Commissioner Adam Silver. &ldquo;We are confident that her decades-long career in human resources will help the NBA further advance our culture of innovation, excellence and inclusion.&rdquo;
&ldquo;The NBA is a phenomenal organization,&rdquo; said Ellis. &ldquo;Drawing on my experience bringing people together in large and complex organizations, I look forward to supporting the league&rsquo;s efforts to attract and retain the very best talent as it continues to reach an ever-expanding global audience.&rdquo;
Earning both her bachelor&rsquo;s and master&rsquo;s degrees from NYU, Ellis is currently a member of the National Science Foundation&rsquo;s Advisory Committee for Business and Operations and the Society for Human Resources Management.

NEW YORK &ndash; The National Basketball Association (NBA) named New York University (NYU) Vice President and Chief Human Resources Officer Sabrina Ellis as the organization&rsquo;s new Chief People Officer. Ellis will begin in this role on Jan. 17 and will report to NBA President, Administration Kyle Cavanaugh.
As the NBA&rsquo;s Chief People Officer, Ellis will oversee all aspects of the league&rsquo;s global human resources strategy &ndash; including compensation and benefits, talent acquisition, and learning and leadership development &ndash; across its offices in 15 markets around the world. With a focus on global best practices and inclusion, she will also build, implement and drive engagement initiatives that address workforce culture and attract a globally diverse group of employees.
Ellis joins the NBA from NYU, where she served as Vice President and Chief Human Resources Officer since 2016. While at NYU, Ellis led core HR services across all business and academic functions for a global employee population of 26,000 in 13 countries spanning the United States, Europe, the Middle East, Africa and Asia, including degree-granting campuses in New York, Abu Dhabi and Shanghai. With a focus on inclusive leadership, Ellis collaborated across all NYU schools and units in the development and execution of numerous groundbreaking programs to recruit and retain a world-class workforce. These include the use of data and metrics to enable organizational improvements such as the redesign of the university&rsquo;s benefit offerings, new contract provisions for NYU&rsquo;s seven collective bargaining agreements, expansive leadership development offerings, recruitment strategies and extensive employee engagement initiatives. Under her leadership, NYU launched several firsts, including its Youth Program Compliance Office, Employee Engagement Unit and university-wide Onboarding Center.
Ellis previously served as Vice President of Human Resources at George Washington University, where she led HR strategy and operations from 2012 to 2016. Earlier in her career, she was the Assistant Vice President of HR at the City College of New York (CUNY) and served as a Human Resources Officer for University Relations and Public Affairs at NYU.
&ldquo;We are thrilled to welcome Sabrina to the NBA,&rdquo; said Cavanaugh. &ldquo;Her wealth of knowledge from the higher education sector will add great value across human capital functions, including helping us identify and retain top talent.&rdquo;
&ldquo;Sabrina is an accomplished and effective leader who has successfully transformed best-of-class global workforces,&rdquo; said NBA Commissioner Adam Silver. &ldquo;We are confident that her decades-long career in human resources will help the NBA further advance our culture of innovation, excellence and inclusion.&rdquo;
&ldquo;The NBA is a phenomenal organization,&rdquo; said Ellis. &ldquo;Drawing on my experience bringing people together in large and complex organizations, I look forward to supporting the league&rsquo;s efforts to attract and retain the very best talent as it continues to reach an ever-expanding global audience.&rdquo;
Earning both her bachelor&rsquo;s and master&rsquo;s degrees from NYU, Ellis is currently a member of the National Science Foundation&rsquo;s Advisory Committee for Business and Operations and the Society for Human Resources Management.

Ellis will begin in this role on Jan. 17 and will report to NBA President of Administration Kyle Cavanaugh.

NBA names Sabrina Ellis as new Chief People Officer

The Phoenix Suns today announced the promotion of James Jones to President of Basketball Operations and General Manager. &nbsp;Jones, who played for the team from 2005-07, was originally named the Suns&rsquo; general manager in 2019 after rejoining the franchise as vice president of basketball operations in 2017.
Suns Interim Governor Sam Garvin: &ldquo;In the nearly 15 years I have known James, he has excelled in every role he performed, from player to NBPA Treasurer to his roles in our front office, most recently as general manager. &nbsp;James has the unique ability to create and lead high-performing teams in basketball operations and his commitment to collaborating with our business side, including at the C-level with partners like PayPal and Verizon, is second to none. &nbsp;We are fortunate for his contributions across the organization and this promotion recognizes his commitment to excellence.&rdquo;
Now in his fourth season as the Suns head of basketball, the successes of Jones and his staff in their first three seasons include an undefeated NBA Bubble run (2020), consecutive playoff berths after a 10-year drought (2020-21, 2021-22), back-to-back Pacific Division titles (2020-21, 2021-22), a single-season franchise-record 64 regular season wins (2021-22), a franchise-record 18-game win streak (2021-22), a Western Conference title (2020-21), and the league&rsquo;s best record since the start of the 2020-21 season. &nbsp;Jones was honored as NBA Executive of the Year in 2021.
Jones: &ldquo;I am grateful for the privilege to work with and support the players, staff and employees of the Phoenix Suns and Phoenix Mercury. &nbsp;The collective efforts of our business and basketball operations have allowed us to provide an amazing atmosphere and best-in-class experience for our fans and community. &nbsp;I remain excited about and dedicated to driving success for our Teams on and off the court.&rdquo;
In one of Jones&rsquo; first moves as general manager, he hired Monty Williams as head coach and the pair has fostered an environment that brings the best out of its players and is now acknowledged as a premier destination for talent leaguewide. The Suns jumped from 19 wins to 34 in Jones and Williams&rsquo; first season together in 2019-20, then to 51 wins the following season and 64 victories a season ago that earned Williams NBA Coach of the Year honors.

The Phoenix Suns today announced the promotion of James Jones to President of Basketball Operations and General Manager. Jones, who played for the team from 2005-07, was originally named the Suns&rsquo; general manager in 2019 after rejoining the franchise as vice president of basketball operations in 2017.
Suns Interim Governor Sam Garvin: &ldquo;In the nearly 15 years I have known James, he has excelled in every role he performed, from player to NBPA Treasurer to his roles in our front office, most recently as general manager. James has the unique ability to create and lead high-performing teams in basketball operations and his commitment to collaborating with our business side, including at the C-level with partners like PayPal and Verizon, is second to none. We are fortunate for his contributions across the organization and this promotion recognizes his commitment to excellence.&rdquo;
Now in his fourth season as the Suns head of basketball, the successes of Jones and his staff in their first three seasons include an undefeated NBA Bubble run (2020), consecutive playoff berths after a 10-year drought (2020-21, 2021-22), back-to-back Pacific Division titles (2020-21, 2021-22), a single-season franchise-record 64 regular season wins (2021-22), a franchise-record 18-game win streak (2021-22), a Western Conference title (2020-21), and the league&rsquo;s best record since the start of the 2020-21 season. Jones was honored as NBA Executive of the Year in 2021.
Jones: &ldquo;I am grateful for the privilege to work with and support the players, staff and employees of the Phoenix Suns and Phoenix Mercury. The collective efforts of our business and basketball operations have allowed us to provide an amazing atmosphere and best-in-class experience for our fans and community. I remain excited about and dedicated to driving success for our Teams on and off the court.&rdquo;
In one of Jones&rsquo; first moves as general manager, he hired Monty Williams as head coach and the pair has fostered an environment that brings the best out of its players and is now acknowledged as a premier destination for talent leaguewide. The Suns jumped from 19 wins to 34 in Jones and Williams&rsquo; first season together in 2019-20, then to 51 wins the following season and 64 victories a season ago that earned Williams NBA Coach of the Year honors.

The Phoenix Suns today announced the promotion of James Jones to president of basketball operations and general manager.

Suns promote James Jones to president of basketball operations

NEW YORK &ndash; The NBA today announced Boston Celtics guard Marcus Smart as the NBA Cares Community Assist Award winner for the month of October in recognition of his ongoing support for pediatric cancer patients and commitment to creating access to opportunity for inner-city student-athletes. &nbsp;Each month of the regular season the award recognizes a player who best demonstrates the passion that the league and NBA players share for giving back to their communities.
Since joining the Boston Celtics in 2014, Smart has made it a priority to visit the Boston Children&rsquo;s Hospital to spend one-on-one time with kids undergoing cancer treatments. &nbsp;As part of this effort, he also works to donate mobile charging stations loaded with tablets and video game consoles called &ldquo;Smart Carts&rdquo; designed to serve as entertainment hubs, as well as portals for communication and diversion during patients&rsquo; treatment and recovery. &nbsp;Over the past year and a half, Smart and his foundation, the YounGameChanger &nbsp;Foundation, have made &ldquo;Smart Carts&rdquo; available in seven different children&rsquo;s hospitals throughout New England, one in his hometown of Dallas, TX, and two in collaboration with the JLH Social Impact Fund founded by Jrue (Milwaukee Bucks) and Lauren Holiday to support virtual programming at Children&rsquo;s Wisconsin Hospital.
Smart primarily engages with his community through the YounGameChanger Foundation, a 501c3 he founded in 2014 to serve as a source of guidance, motivation, encouragement and empowerment for inner-city student-athletes to become game changers both on and off the court or field. &nbsp;The organization creates opportunities through education, sports and mentorship with emphasis on science, technology, engineering, art and math (STEAM) and also seeks to provide inspiration and life-changing experiences for pediatric cancer patients and their families. &nbsp;Earlier this month on Nov. 10, Smart hosted his biggest fundraiser of the year, the Bowling Bash, to help further support his foundation&rsquo;s donation of &ldquo;Smart Carts&rdquo; and laptops to children&rsquo;s hospitals and communities in need.
&ldquo;I started my YounGameChangers Foundation to serve as a source of guidance, motivation and empowerment for youth to be game changers on and off the court,&rdquo; said Marcus Smart. &nbsp;&ldquo;You never know what people are going through, so giving back to make their lives better in any way and letting them know they are not alone is important to me. &nbsp;I am honored to receive this award and will continue prioritizing serving my community.&rdquo;
Smart will be recognized during an on-court ceremony before the Celtics&rsquo; home game against the Charlotte Hornets on Nov. 28 at 7:30 p.m. ET. &nbsp;Steve Pagliuca, Boston Celtics co-owner and president of the Boston Celtics Shamrock Foundation, will present him with the award. &nbsp;The NBA will donate $10,000 to the YounGameChanger Foundation.
The NBA Cares Community Assist Award presented honors the standard set by NBA Legend David Robinson, who improved the community piece by piece. &nbsp;To learn more, please visit https://communityassist.nba.com/.

NEW YORK &ndash; The NBA today announced Boston Celtics guard Marcus Smart as the NBA Cares Community Assist Award winner for the month of October in recognition of his ongoing support for pediatric cancer patients and commitment to creating access to opportunity for inner-city student-athletes. Each month of the regular season the award recognizes a player who best demonstrates the passion that the league and NBA players share for giving back to their communities.
Since joining the Boston Celtics in 2014, Smart has made it a priority to visit the Boston Children&rsquo;s Hospital to spend one-on-one time with kids undergoing cancer treatments. As part of this effort, he also works to donate mobile charging stations loaded with tablets and video game consoles called &ldquo;Smart Carts&rdquo; designed to serve as entertainment hubs, as well as portals for communication and diversion during patients&rsquo; treatment and recovery. Over the past year and a half, Smart and his foundation, the YounGameChanger Foundation, have made &ldquo;Smart Carts&rdquo; available in seven different children&rsquo;s hospitals throughout New England, one in his hometown of Dallas, TX, and two in collaboration with the JLH Social Impact Fund founded by Jrue (Milwaukee Bucks) and Lauren Holiday to support virtual programming at Children&rsquo;s Wisconsin Hospital.
Smart primarily engages with his community through the YounGameChanger Foundation, a 501c3 he founded in 2014 to serve as a source of guidance, motivation, encouragement and empowerment for inner-city student-athletes to become game changers both on and off the court or field. The organization creates opportunities through education, sports and mentorship with emphasis on science, technology, engineering, art and math (STEAM) and also seeks to provide inspiration and life-changing experiences for pediatric cancer patients and their families. Earlier this month on Nov. 10, Smart hosted his biggest fundraiser of the year, the Bowling Bash, to help further support his foundation&rsquo;s donation of &ldquo;Smart Carts&rdquo; and laptops to children&rsquo;s hospitals and communities in need.
&ldquo;I started my YounGameChangers Foundation to serve as a source of guidance, motivation and empowerment for youth to be game changers on and off the court,&rdquo; said Marcus Smart. &ldquo;You never know what people are going through, so giving back to make their lives better in any way and letting them know they are not alone is important to me. I am honored to receive this award and will continue prioritizing serving my community.&rdquo;
Smart will be recognized during an on-court ceremony before the Celtics&rsquo; home game against the Charlotte Hornets on Nov. 28 at 7:30 p.m. ET. Steve Pagliuca, Boston Celtics co-owner and president of the Boston Celtics Shamrock Foundation, will present him with the award. The NBA will donate $10,000 to the YounGameChanger Foundation.
The NBA Cares Community Assist Award presented honors the standard set by NBA Legend David Robinson, who improved the community piece by piece. To learn more, please visit https://communityassist.nba.com/.

Smart's had ongoing support for pediatric cancer patients and a commitment to creating access to opportunity for inner-city student-athletes.

Celtics’ Marcus Smart receives October NBA Cares Community Assist Award

According to Marc Stein, the Dallas Mavericks are in advanced talks to sign Kemba Walker and could complete the signing of the former All-Star guard as early as this week pending a physical examination.
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The Mavericks are nearing a deal to sign former All-Star guard Kemba Walker, league sources tell me. Full story here via my Substack: <a href="https://t.co/POHTACkicK">https://t.co/POHTACkicK</a>
&mdash; Marc Stein (@TheSteinLine) <a href="https://twitter.com/TheSteinLine/status/1597197977877102592?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">November 28, 2022</a></blockquote>

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Stein adds that Dallas has targeted the 32-year-old Walker in hopes he can help address its needs for both increased perimeter shooting and additional ballhandling off the bench. The team will need to create a roster spot and will likely do that by waiving&nbsp;Facundo Campazzo.&nbsp;
The New York Knicks traded Walker to the Detroit Pistons this past June as part of a deal to acquire the draft rights to No. 13 overall pick Jalen Duren. The Pistons never planned on playing him and waived Walker right before the season, eating his guaranteed $9.2 million salary for this season.
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According to Marc Stein, the Dallas Mavericks are in advanced talks to sign Kemba Walker and could complete the signing of the former All-Star guard as early as this week pending a physical examination.
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The Mavericks are nearing a deal to sign former All-Star guard Kemba Walker, league sources tell me. Full story here via my Substack: <a href="https://t.co/POHTACkicK">https://t.co/POHTACkicK</a>
&mdash; Marc Stein (@TheSteinLine) <a href="https://twitter.com/TheSteinLine/status/1597197977877102592?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">November 28, 2022</a></blockquote>

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Stein adds that Dallas has targeted the 32-year-old Walker in hopes he can help address its needs for both increased perimeter shooting and additional ballhandling off the bench. The team will need to create a roster spot and will likely do that by waiving&nbsp;Facundo Campazzo.&nbsp;
The New York Knicks traded Walker to the Detroit Pistons this past June as part of a deal to acquire the draft rights to No. 13 overall pick Jalen Duren. The Pistons never planned on playing him and waived Walker right before the season, eating his guaranteed $9.2 million salary for this season.
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Walker appeared in only 37 games last season and averaged career-lows in points (11.6 PPG), assists (3.5 APG) and minutes (25.6 MPG). The Knicks announced by February last season that Walker would no longer play for them.

According to Marc Stein, the Dallas Mavericks are in advanced talks to sign Kemba Walker and could complete the signing of the former All-Star guard as early as this week pending a physical examination.
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The Mavericks are nearing a deal to sign former All-Star guard Kemba Walker, league sources tell me. Full story here via my Substack: <a href="https://t.co/POHTACkicK">https://t.co/POHTACkicK</a>
&mdash; Marc Stein (@TheSteinLine) <a href="https://twitter.com/TheSteinLine/status/1597197977877102592?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">November 28, 2022</a></blockquote>

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Stein adds that Dallas has targeted the 32-year-old Walker in hopes he can help address its needs for both increased perimeter shooting and additional ballhandling off the bench. The team will need to create a roster spot and will likely do that by waiving&nbsp;Facundo Campazzo.&nbsp;
The New York Knicks traded Walker to the Detroit Pistons this past June as part of a deal to acquire the draft rights to No. 13 overall pick Jalen Duren. The Pistons never planned on playing him and waived Walker right before the season, eating his guaranteed $9.2 million salary for this season.
Walker appeared in only 37 games last season and averaged career-lows in points (11.6 PPG), assists (3.5 APG) and minutes (25.6 MPG). The Knicks announced by February last season that Walker would no longer play for them.

According to Marc Stein, the Dallas Mavericks are in advanced talks to sign Kemba Walker and could complete the signing of the former All-Star guard as early as this week pending a physical examination.
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The Mavericks are nearing a deal to sign former All-Star guard Kemba Walker, league sources tell me. Full story here via my Substack: <a href="https://t.co/POHTACkicK">https://t.co/POHTACkicK</a>
&mdash; Marc Stein (@TheSteinLine) <a href="https://twitter.com/TheSteinLine/status/1597197977877102592?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">November 28, 2022</a></blockquote>

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Stein adds that Dallas has targeted the 32-year-old Walker in hopes he can help address its needs for both increased perimeter shooting and additional ballhandling off the bench. The team will need to create a roster spot and will likely do that by waiving&nbsp;Facundo Campazzo.&nbsp;
The New York Knicks traded Walker to the Detroit Pistons this past June as part of a deal to acquire the draft rights to No. 13 overall pick Jalen Duren. The Pistons never planned on playing him and waived Walker right before the season, eating his guaranteed $9.2 million salary for this season.
Walker appeared in only 37 games last season for the Knicks, averaging a career-low 11.8 points points (11.6 PPG), assists (3.5 APG) and minutes (25.6 MPG). The Knicks announced by February last season that Walker would no longer play for them.

According to Marc Stein, the Dallas Mavericks are in advanced talks to sign Kemba Walker and could complete the signing of the former All-Star guard as early as this week pending a physical examination.
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The Mavericks are nearing a deal to sign former All-Star guard Kemba Walker, league sources tell me. Full story here via my Substack: <a href="https://t.co/POHTACkicK">https://t.co/POHTACkicK</a>
&mdash; Marc Stein (@TheSteinLine) <a href="https://twitter.com/TheSteinLine/status/1597197977877102592?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">November 28, 2022</a></blockquote>

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Stein adds that Dallas has targeted the 32-year-old Walker in hopes he can help address its needs for both increased perimeter shooting and additional ballhandling off the bench. The team will need to create a roster spot and will likely do that by waiving&nbsp;Facundo Campazzo.&nbsp;
The New York Knicks traded Walker to the Detroit Pistons this past June as part of a deal to acquire the draft rights to No. 13 overall pick Jalen Duren. The Pistons never planned on playing him and waived Walker right before the season, eating his guaranteed $9.2 million salary for this season.
Walker appeared in only 37 games last season for the Knicks, averaging a career-low 11.8 points, 3.5 assists (3.5 APG) and minutes (25.6 MPG). The Knicks announced by February last season that Walker would no longer play for them.

According to Marc Stein, the Dallas Mavericks are in advanced talks to sign Kemba Walker and could complete the signing of the former All-Star guard as early as this week pending a physical examination.
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The Mavericks are nearing a deal to sign former All-Star guard Kemba Walker, league sources tell me. Full story here via my Substack: <a href="https://t.co/POHTACkicK">https://t.co/POHTACkicK</a>
&mdash; Marc Stein (@TheSteinLine) <a href="https://twitter.com/TheSteinLine/status/1597197977877102592?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">November 28, 2022</a></blockquote>

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Stein adds that Dallas has targeted the 32-year-old Walker in hopes he can help address its needs for both increased perimeter shooting and additional ballhandling off the bench. The team will need to create a roster spot and will likely do that by waiving&nbsp;Facundo Campazzo.&nbsp;
The New York Knicks traded Walker to the Detroit Pistons this past June as part of a deal to acquire the draft rights to No. 13 overall pick Jalen Duren. The Pistons never planned on playing him and waived Walker right before the season, eating his guaranteed $9.2 million salary for this season.
Walker appeared in only 37 games last season for the Knicks, averaging a career-low 11.8 points, 3.5 assists in only 25.6 minutes (25.6 MPG). The Knicks announced by February last season that Walker would no longer play for them.

According to Marc Stein, the Dallas Mavericks are in advanced talks to sign Kemba Walker and could complete the signing of the former All-Star guard as early as this week pending a physical examination.
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The Mavericks are nearing a deal to sign former All-Star guard Kemba Walker, league sources tell me. Full story here via my Substack: <a href="https://t.co/POHTACkicK">https://t.co/POHTACkicK</a>
&mdash; Marc Stein (@TheSteinLine) <a href="https://twitter.com/TheSteinLine/status/1597197977877102592?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">November 28, 2022</a></blockquote>

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Stein adds that Dallas has targeted the 32-year-old Walker in hopes he can help address its needs for both increased perimeter shooting and additional ballhandling off the bench. The team will need to create a roster spot and will likely do that by waiving&nbsp;Facundo Campazzo.&nbsp;
The New York Knicks traded Walker to the Detroit Pistons this past June as part of a deal to acquire the draft rights to No. 13 overall pick Jalen Duren. The Pistons never planned on playing him and waived Walker right before the season, eating his guaranteed $9.2 million salary for this season.
Walker appeared in only 37 games last season for the Knicks, averaging a career-low 11.8 points, 3.5 assists in only 25.6 minutes per game. The Knicks announced by February last season that Walker would no longer play for them.

According to Marc Stein, the Dallas Mavericks are in advanced talks to sign Kemba Walker and could complete the signing of the former All-Star guard as early as this week pending a physical examination.
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The Mavericks are nearing a deal to sign former All-Star guard Kemba Walker, league sources tell me. Full story here via my Substack: <a href="https://t.co/POHTACkicK">https://t.co/POHTACkicK</a>
&mdash; Marc Stein (@TheSteinLine) <a href="https://twitter.com/TheSteinLine/status/1597197977877102592?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">November 28, 2022</a></blockquote>

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Stein adds that Dallas has targeted the 32-year-old Walker in hopes he can help address its needs for both increased perimeter shooting and additional ballhandling off the bench. The team will need to create a roster spot and will likely do that by waiving&nbsp;Facundo Campazzo.&nbsp;
The New York Knicks traded Walker to the Detroit Pistons this past June as part of a deal to acquire the draft rights to No. 13 overall pick Jalen Duren. The Pistons never planned on playing him and waived Walker right before the season, eating his guaranteed $9.2 million salary for this season.
Walker appeared in only 37 games last season for the Knicks, averaging a career-low 11.8 points, 3.5 assists in only 25.6 minutes per game. The Knicks announced in February that Walker would no longer play for them.

According to Marc Stein, the Dallas Mavericks are in advanced talks to sign Kemba Walker and could complete the signing of the former All-Star guard as early as this week pending a physical examination.
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The Mavericks are nearing a deal to sign former All-Star guard Kemba Walker, league sources tell me. Full story here via my Substack: <a href="https://t.co/POHTACkicK">https://t.co/POHTACkicK</a>
&mdash; Marc Stein (@TheSteinLine) <a href="https://twitter.com/TheSteinLine/status/1597197977877102592?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">November 28, 2022</a></blockquote>

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Stein adds that Dallas has targeted the 32-year-old Walker in hopes he can help address its needs for both increased perimeter shooting and additional ballhandling off the bench. The team will need to create a roster spot and will likely do that by waiving&nbsp;Facundo Campazzo.&nbsp;
The New York Knicks traded Walker to the Detroit Pistons this past June as part of a deal to acquire the draft rights to No. 13 overall pick Jalen Duren. The Pistons never planned on playing him and waived Walker right before the season, eating his guaranteed $9.2 million salary for this season.
Walker appeared in only 37 games last season for the Knicks, averaging a career-low 11.8 points, 3.5 assists in only 25.6 minutes per game. The Knicks announced in February that Walker would no longer play for them and he rode out the season.

According to Marc Stein, the Dallas Mavericks are in advanced talks to sign Kemba Walker and could complete the signing of the former All-Star guard as early as this week pending a physical examination.
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The Mavericks are nearing a deal to sign former All-Star guard Kemba Walker, league sources tell me. Full story here via my Substack: <a href="https://t.co/POHTACkicK">https://t.co/POHTACkicK</a>
&mdash; Marc Stein (@TheSteinLine) <a href="https://twitter.com/TheSteinLine/status/1597197977877102592?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">November 28, 2022</a></blockquote>

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Stein adds that Dallas has targeted the 32-year-old Walker in hopes he can help address its needs for both increased perimeter shooting and additional ballhandling off the bench. The team will need to create a roster spot and will likely do that by waiving&nbsp;Facundo Campazzo.&nbsp;
The New York Knicks traded Walker to the Detroit Pistons this past June as part of a deal to acquire the draft rights to No. 13 overall pick Jalen Duren. The Pistons never planned on playing him and waived Walker right before the season, eating his guaranteed $9.2 million salary for this season.
Walker appeared in only 37 games last season for the Knicks, averaging a career-low 11.8 points, 3.5 assists in only 25.6 minutes per game. The Knicks announced in February that they would not play Walker gfor the remainder of the season.

The Dallas Mavericks are in advanced talks to sign Kemba Walker and could complete the signing this week.