Two of the best playmakers in the league won Player of the Week for January 17th-23rd in Nikola Jokic and Trae Young.
Nikola Jokic took the Nuggets to a 2-1 record as he averaged a triple double with 36.3 points, 11.3 rebounds, and 10 assists per game. Against the Clippers on the 19th, he had a season-high 49 points along with 14 rebounds and 10 dimes.
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Trae Young

Two of the best playmakers in the league won Player of the Week for January 17th-23rd in Nikola Jokic and Trae Young.
Nikola Jokic took the Nuggets to a 2-1 record as he averaged a triple double with 36.3 points, 11.3 rebounds, and 10 assists per game. Against the Clippers on the 19th, he had a season-high 49 points along with 14 rebounds and 10 dimes.
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💪 Nikola Jokic was an efficient 12-19 FGM on his way to 34 points and the <a href="https://twitter.com/nuggets?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@nuggets</a> win! <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/MileHighBasketball?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#MileHighBasketball</a> 🏀 34 PTS | 9 REB | 8 AST | 2 STL <a href="https://t.co/mN3AyjaKS1">pic.twitter.com/mN3AyjaKS1</a>
&mdash; NBA (@NBA) <a href="https://twitter.com/NBA/status/1485482297176608776?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 24, 2022</a>
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Trae Young led the Hawks to a perfect 4-0 record as he put up 31.3 points, 9 assists, and 4 rebounds per game.&nbsp;

Two of the best playmakers in the league won Player of the Week for January 17th-23rd in Nikola Jokic and Trae Young.
Nikola Jokic took the Nuggets to a 2-1 record as he averaged a triple double with 36.3 points, 11.3 rebounds, and 10 assists per game. Against the Clippers on the 19th, he had a season-high 49 points along with 14 rebounds and 10 dimes.
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💪 Nikola Jokic was an efficient 12-19 FGM on his way to 34 points and the <a href="https://twitter.com/nuggets?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@nuggets</a> win! <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/MileHighBasketball?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#MileHighBasketball</a> 🏀 34 PTS | 9 REB | 8 AST | 2 STL <a href="https://t.co/mN3AyjaKS1">pic.twitter.com/mN3AyjaKS1</a>
&mdash; NBA (@NBA) <a href="https://twitter.com/NBA/status/1485482297176608776?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 24, 2022</a>
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Trae Young led the Hawks to a perfect 4-0 record as he put up 31.3 points, 9 assists, and 4 rebounds per game. He did it all with&nbsp;

Two of the best playmakers in the league won Player of the Week for January 17th-23rd in Nikola Jokic and Trae Young.
Nikola Jokic took the Nuggets to a 2-1 record as he averaged a triple double with 36.3 points, 11.3 rebounds, and 10 assists per game. Against the Clippers on the 19th, he had a season-high 49 points along with 14 rebounds and 10 dimes.
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💪 Nikola Jokic was an efficient 12-19 FGM on his way to 34 points and the <a href="https://twitter.com/nuggets?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@nuggets</a> win! <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/MileHighBasketball?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#MileHighBasketball</a> 🏀 34 PTS | 9 REB | 8 AST | 2 STL <a href="https://t.co/mN3AyjaKS1">pic.twitter.com/mN3AyjaKS1</a>
&mdash; NBA (@NBA) <a href="https://twitter.com/NBA/status/1485482297176608776?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 24, 2022</a>
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Trae Young led the Hawks to a perfect 4-0 record as he put up 31.3 points, 9 assists, and 4 rebounds per game. He dominated with 37 points and 14 assists&nbsp;

Two of the best playmakers in the league won Player of the Week for January 17th-23rd in Nikola Jokic and Trae Young.
Nikola Jokic took the Nuggets to a 2-1 record as he averaged a triple double with 36.3 points, 11.3 rebounds, and 10 assists per game. In an overtime win against the Clippers on the 19th, he had a season-high 49 points along with 14 rebounds and 10 dimes.
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💪 Nikola Jokic was an efficient 12-19 FGM on his way to 34 points and the <a href="https://twitter.com/nuggets?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@nuggets</a> win! <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/MileHighBasketball?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#MileHighBasketball</a> 🏀 34 PTS | 9 REB | 8 AST | 2 STL <a href="https://t.co/mN3AyjaKS1">pic.twitter.com/mN3AyjaKS1</a>
&mdash; NBA (@NBA) <a href="https://twitter.com/NBA/status/1485482297176608776?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 24, 2022</a>
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Trae Young led the Hawks to a perfect 4-0 record as he put up 31.3 points, 9 assists, and 4 rebounds per game. He dominated with 37 points and 14 assists in a&nbsp;

Two of the best playmakers in the league won Player of the Week for January 17th-23rd in Nikola Jokic and Trae Young.
Nikola Jokic took the Nuggets to a 2-1 record as he averaged a triple double with 36.3 points, 11.3 rebounds, and 10 assists per game. In an overtime win against the Clippers on the 19th, he had a season-high 49 points along with 14 rebounds and 10 dimes.
<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-theme="dark">
💪 Nikola Jokic was an efficient 12-19 FGM on his way to 34 points and the <a href="https://twitter.com/nuggets?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@nuggets</a> win! <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/MileHighBasketball?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#MileHighBasketball</a> 🏀 34 PTS | 9 REB | 8 AST | 2 STL <a href="https://t.co/mN3AyjaKS1">pic.twitter.com/mN3AyjaKS1</a>
&mdash; NBA (@NBA) <a href="https://twitter.com/NBA/status/1485482297176608776?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 24, 2022</a>
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Trae Young led the Hawks to a perfect 4-0 record as he put up 31.3 points, 9 assists, and 4 rebounds per game. He dominated with 37 points and 14 assists in a 12-point win over the Timberwolves on the 19th.
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Two of the best playmakers in the league won Player of the Week for January 17th-23rd in Nikola Jokic and Trae Young.
Nikola Jokic took the Nuggets to a 2-1 record as he averaged a triple double with 36.3 points, 11.3 rebounds, and 10 assists per game. In an overtime win against the Clippers on the 19th, he had a season-high 49 points along with 14 rebounds and 10 dimes.
<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-theme="dark">
💪 Nikola Jokic was an efficient 12-19 FGM on his way to 34 points and the <a href="https://twitter.com/nuggets?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@nuggets</a> win! <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/MileHighBasketball?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#MileHighBasketball</a> 🏀 34 PTS | 9 REB | 8 AST | 2 STL <a href="https://t.co/mN3AyjaKS1">pic.twitter.com/mN3AyjaKS1</a>
&mdash; NBA (@NBA) <a href="https://twitter.com/NBA/status/1485482297176608776?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 24, 2022</a>
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Trae Young led the Hawks to a perfect 4-0 record as he put up 31.3 points, 9 assists, and 4 rebounds per game. He dominated with 37 points and 14 assists in a 12-point win over the Timberwolves on the 19th.
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Trae Young hit 8 three pointers tonight. 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥 <a href="https://t.co/JDWJqomWh9">pic.twitter.com/JDWJqomWh9</a>
&mdash; Everything Georgia (@GAFollowers) <a href="https://twitter.com/GAFollowers/status/1485464198914220037?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 24, 2022</a></blockquote>

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Other Nominees:&nbsp;

Two of the best playmakers in the league won Player of the Week for January 17th-23rd in Nikola Jokic and Trae Young.
Nikola Jokic took the Nuggets to a 2-1 record as he averaged a triple double with 36.3 points, 11.3 rebounds, and 10 assists per game. In an overtime win against the Clippers on the 19th, he had a season-high 49 points along with 14 rebounds and 10 dimes.
<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-theme="dark">
💪 Nikola Jokic was an efficient 12-19 FGM on his way to 34 points and the <a href="https://twitter.com/nuggets?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@nuggets</a> win! <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/MileHighBasketball?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#MileHighBasketball</a> 🏀 34 PTS | 9 REB | 8 AST | 2 STL <a href="https://t.co/mN3AyjaKS1">pic.twitter.com/mN3AyjaKS1</a>
&mdash; NBA (@NBA) <a href="https://twitter.com/NBA/status/1485482297176608776?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 24, 2022</a>
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Trae Young led the Hawks to a perfect 4-0 record as he put up 31.3 points, 9 assists, and 4 rebounds per game. He dominated with 37 points and 14 assists in a 12-point win over the Timberwolves on the 19th.
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Trae Young hit 8 three pointers tonight. 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥 <a href="https://t.co/JDWJqomWh9">pic.twitter.com/JDWJqomWh9</a>
&mdash; Everything Georgia (@GAFollowers) <a href="https://twitter.com/GAFollowers/status/1485464198914220037?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 24, 2022</a></blockquote>

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Other Nominees:&nbsp;
West: Devin Booker and Chris Paul (PHX), Luka Dončić (DAL), Dejounte Murray (SAS) and Jusuf Nurkić (POR) East: Miles Bridges (CHA), Jimmy Butler (MIA), Joel Embiid (PHI), Darius Garland (CLE) and Khris Middleton (MIL)

Two of the best playmakers in the league won Player of the Week for January 17th-23rd in Nikola Jokic and Trae Young.
Nikola Jokic took the Nuggets to a 2-1 record as he averaged a triple double with 36.3 points, 11.3 rebounds, and 10 assists per game. In an overtime win against the Clippers on the 19th, he had a season-high 49 points along with 14 rebounds and 10 dimes.
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💪 Nikola Jokic was an efficient 12-19 FGM on his way to 34 points and the <a href="https://twitter.com/nuggets?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@nuggets</a> win! <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/MileHighBasketball?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#MileHighBasketball</a> 🏀 34 PTS | 9 REB | 8 AST | 2 STL <a href="https://t.co/mN3AyjaKS1">pic.twitter.com/mN3AyjaKS1</a>
&mdash; NBA (@NBA) <a href="https://twitter.com/NBA/status/1485482297176608776?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 24, 2022</a>
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Trae Young led the Hawks to a perfect 4-0 record as he put up 31.3 points, 9 assists, and 4 rebounds per game. He dominated with 37 points and 14 assists in a 12-point win over the Timberwolves on the 19th.
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Trae Young hit 8 three pointers tonight. 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥 <a href="https://t.co/JDWJqomWh9">pic.twitter.com/JDWJqomWh9</a>
&mdash; Everything Georgia (@GAFollowers) <a href="https://twitter.com/GAFollowers/status/1485464198914220037?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 24, 2022</a></blockquote>

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Other Nominees:&nbsp;
West: Devin Booker and Chris Paul (PHX), Luka Dončić (DAL), Dejounte Murray (SAS) and Jusuf Nurkić (POR) East: Miles Bridges (CHA), Jimmy Butler (MIA), Joel Embiid (PHI), Darius Garland (CLE) and Khris Middleton (MIL)

Two of the best playmakers in the league won Player of the Week for January 17th-23rd in Nikola Jokic and Trae Young.
Nikola Jokic took the Nuggets to a 2-1 record as he averaged a triple double with 36.3 points, 11.3 rebounds, and 10 assists per game. In an overtime win against the Clippers on the 19th, he had a season-high 49 points along with 14 rebounds and 10 dimes.
<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-theme="dark">
💪 Nikola Jokic was an efficient 12-19 FGM on his way to 34 points and the <a href="https://twitter.com/nuggets?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@nuggets</a> win! <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/MileHighBasketball?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#MileHighBasketball</a> 🏀 34 PTS | 9 REB | 8 AST | 2 STL <a href="https://t.co/mN3AyjaKS1">pic.twitter.com/mN3AyjaKS1</a>
&mdash; NBA (@NBA) <a href="https://twitter.com/NBA/status/1485482297176608776?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 24, 2022</a>
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</blockquote>
Trae Young led the Hawks to a perfect 4-0 record as he put up 31.3 points, 9 assists, and 4 rebounds per game. He dominated with 37 points and 14 assists in a 12-point win over the Timberwolves on the 19th.
<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-theme="dark">
Trae Young hit 8 three pointers tonight. 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥 <a href="https://t.co/JDWJqomWh9">pic.twitter.com/JDWJqomWh9</a>
&mdash; Everything Georgia (@GAFollowers) <a href="https://twitter.com/GAFollowers/status/1485464198914220037?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 24, 2022</a></blockquote>

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Other Nominees:&nbsp;
West: Devin Booker and Chris Paul (PHX), Luka Dončić (DAL), Dejounte Murray (SAS) and Jusuf Nurkić (POR)
East: Miles Bridges (CHA), Jimmy Butler (MIA), Joel Embiid (PHI), Darius Garland (CLE) and Khris Middleton (MIL)

Two of the best playmakers in the league won Player of the Week for January 17th-23rd in Nikola Jokic and Trae Young.

Nikola Jokic, Trae Young, take home Player of the Week for Jan. 17-23

The Connecticut Sun are finalizing a multi-year deal with Jonquel Jones to officially bring back the reigning MVP, sources tell Just Women's Sports.
Source: Rachel Galligan/Just Women's Sports

The Connecticut Sun are finalizing a multi-year deal with Jonquel Jones to officially bring back the reigning MVP, sources tell Just Women's Sports.
Source: <a href="https://twitter.com/RachGall/status/1485629336858337290" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Rachel Galligan/Just Women's Sports</a>
ANALYSIS:&nbsp;

The Connecticut Sun are finalizing a multi-year deal with Jonquel Jones to officially bring back the reigning MVP, sources tell Just Women's Sports.
Source: <a href="https://twitter.com/RachGall/status/1485629336858337290" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Rachel Galligan/Just Women's Sports</a>
ANALYSIS:&nbsp;Jones was dominant in 2021 en route to her first WNBA MVP award.

The Connecticut Sun are finalizing a multi-year deal with Jonquel Jones to officially bring back the reigning MVP, sources tell Just Women's Sports.
Source: <a href="https://twitter.com/RachGall/status/1485629336858337290" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Rachel Galligan/Just Women's Sports</a>
ANALYSIS:&nbsp;Jones was dominant in 2021 en route to her first WNBA MVP award.&nbsp;

The Connecticut Sun are finalizing a multi-year deal with Jonquel Jones to officially bring back the reigning MVP, sources tell Just Women's Sports.
Source: <a href="https://twitter.com/RachGall/status/1485629336858337290" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Rachel Galligan/Just Women's Sports</a>
ANALYSIS:&nbsp;Jones was dominant in 2021 en route to her first WNBA MVP award. The 28-year-old averaged&nbsp;

The Connecticut Sun are finalizing a multi-year deal with Jonquel Jones to officially bring back the reigning MVP, sources tell Just Women's Sports.
Source: <a href="https://twitter.com/RachGall/status/1485629336858337290" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Rachel Galligan/Just Women's Sports</a>
ANALYSIS:&nbsp;Jones was dominant in 2021 en route to her first WNBA MVP award. The 28-year-old averaged 19.4 points and 11.2 rebounds per game while shooting 51.5% from the field and 36.2% from long range.&nbsp;

The Connecticut Sun are finalizing a multi-year deal with Jonquel Jones to officially bring back the reigning MVP, sources tell Just Women's Sports.
Source: <a href="https://twitter.com/RachGall/status/1485629336858337290" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Rachel Galligan/Just Women's Sports</a>
ANALYSIS:&nbsp;Jones was dominant in 2021 en route to her first WNBA MVP award. The 28-year-old averaged 19.4 points and 11.2 rebounds per game while shooting 51.5% from the field and 36.2% from long range. Jones has spent her entire career with Connecticut since being drafted No. 6 overall in the 2016 WNBA Draft.

Jones was dominant in 2021 en route to her first WNBA MVP award.

Connecticut Sun finalizing multi-year deal to re-sign Jonquel Jones

[Christian Wood] has been subject to interest around the league, and sources say Miami has been one of the more persistent teams in engaging with Houston on the versatile big man.

[Christian Wood] has been subject to interest around the league, and sources say Miami has been one of the more persistent teams in engaging with Houston on the versatile big man.
Source: Kelly Iko/The Athleti

[Christian Wood] has been subject to interest around the league, and sources say Miami has been one of the more persistent teams in engaging with Houston on the versatile big man.
Source: Kelly Iko/The Athletic

[Christian Wood] has been subject to interest around the league, and sources say Miami has been one of the more persistent teams in engaging with Houston on the versatile big man.
Source: <a href="https://theathletic.com/3087642/2022/01/24/rockets-trade-deadline-notebook-1-0-what-im-hearing-on-john-wall-eric-gordon-christian-wood-and-more/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Kelly Iko/The Athletic</a>
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[Christian Wood] has been subject to interest around the league, and sources say Miami has been one of the more persistent teams in engaging with Houston on the versatile big man.
Source: <a href="https://theathletic.com/3087642/2022/01/24/rockets-trade-deadline-notebook-1-0-what-im-hearing-on-john-wall-eric-gordon-christian-wood-and-more/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Kelly Iko/The Athletic</a>
ANALYSIS:&nbsp;

[Christian Wood] has been subject to interest around the league, and sources say Miami has been one of the more persistent teams in engaging with Houston on the versatile big man.
Source: <a href="https://theathletic.com/3087642/2022/01/24/rockets-trade-deadline-notebook-1-0-what-im-hearing-on-john-wall-eric-gordon-christian-wood-and-more/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Kelly Iko/The Athletic</a>
ANALYSIS:&nbsp;Iko also added that Eric Gordon has received interest from several teams as well. However, for both players, he notes that they are more likely to remain with the Rockets past the Feb. 10 trade deadline.&nbsp;

[Christian Wood] has been subject to interest around the league, and sources say Miami has been one of the more persistent teams in engaging with Houston on the versatile big man.
Source: <a href="https://theathletic.com/3087642/2022/01/24/rockets-trade-deadline-notebook-1-0-what-im-hearing-on-john-wall-eric-gordon-christian-wood-and-more/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Kelly Iko/The Athletic</a>
ANALYSIS:&nbsp;Iko also added that Eric Gordon has received interest from several teams as well. However, for both players, he notes that they are more likely to remain with the Rockets past the Feb. 10 trade deadline. Meanwhile,&nbsp;

[Christian Wood] has been subject to interest around the league, and sources say Miami has been one of the more persistent teams in engaging with Houston on the versatile big man.
Source: <a href="https://theathletic.com/3087642/2022/01/24/rockets-trade-deadline-notebook-1-0-what-im-hearing-on-john-wall-eric-gordon-christian-wood-and-more/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Kelly Iko/The Athletic</a>
ANALYSIS:&nbsp;Iko also added that Eric Gordon has received interest from several teams as well. However, for both players, he notes that they are more likely to remain with the Rockets past the Feb. 10 trade deadline. Meanwhile, lower-usage veterans such as Daniel Theis, David Nwaba and D.J. Augustin are also generating interest, per Iko.

Eric Gordon has received interest from several teams as well, but both are likely to stay with Houston.

Report: Miami Heat pursuing Christian Wood in trade talks

Multiple sources, including people with direct knowledge of the team&rsquo;s thinking and also from rival teams involved on the Simmons front, tell The Athletic that the 76ers are believed to prefer to wait in order to pursue [James] Harden or another superstar in the offseason and thus want to save Simmons for that potential sign-and-trade rather than take what&rsquo;s available on the current market.

Multiple sources, including people with direct knowledge of the team&rsquo;s thinking and also from rival teams involved on the [Ben] Simmons front, tell The Athletic that the 76ers are believed to prefer to wait in order to pursue [James] Harden or another superstar in the offseason and thus want to save Simmons for that potential sign-and-trade rather than take what&rsquo;s available on the current market.
Source: Shams Charania/The Athletic

Multiple sources, including people with direct knowledge of the team&rsquo;s thinking and also from rival teams involved on the [Ben] Simmons front, tell The Athletic that the 76ers are believed to prefer to wait in order to pursue [James] Harden or another superstar in the offseason and thus want to save Simmons for that potential sign-and-trade rather than take what&rsquo;s available on the current market.
Source: <a href="https://theathletic.com/3088096/2022/01/24/with-ben-simmons-james-harden-trade-a-hope-worth-waiting-for-sources-say-sixers-prefer-a-summer-deal/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Shams Charania/The Athletic</a>
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Multiple sources, including people with direct knowledge of the team&rsquo;s thinking and also from rival teams involved on the [Ben] Simmons front, tell The Athletic that the 76ers are believed to prefer to wait in order to pursue [James] Harden or another superstar in the offseason and thus want to save Simmons for that potential sign-and-trade rather than take what&rsquo;s available on the current market.
Source: <a href="https://theathletic.com/3088096/2022/01/24/with-ben-simmons-james-harden-trade-a-hope-worth-waiting-for-sources-say-sixers-prefer-a-summer-deal/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Shams Charania and Sam Amick/The Athletic</a>
ANALYSIS:&nbsp;
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Multiple sources, including people with direct knowledge of the team&rsquo;s thinking and also from rival teams involved on the [Ben] Simmons front, tell The Athletic that the 76ers are believed to prefer to wait in order to pursue [James] Harden or another superstar in the offseason and thus want to save Simmons for that potential sign-and-trade rather than take what&rsquo;s available on the current market.
Source: <a href="https://theathletic.com/3088096/2022/01/24/with-ben-simmons-james-harden-trade-a-hope-worth-waiting-for-sources-say-sixers-prefer-a-summer-deal/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Shams Charania and Sam Amick/The Athletic</a>
ANALYSIS:&nbsp;According to Charania and Amick, the Sixers are looking for Tyrese Haliburton and&nbsp;
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Multiple sources, including people with direct knowledge of the team&rsquo;s thinking and also from rival teams involved on the [Ben] Simmons front, tell The Athletic that the 76ers are believed to prefer to wait in order to pursue [James] Harden or another superstar in the offseason and thus want to save Simmons for that potential sign-and-trade rather than take what&rsquo;s available on the current market.
Source: <a href="https://theathletic.com/3088096/2022/01/24/with-ben-simmons-james-harden-trade-a-hope-worth-waiting-for-sources-say-sixers-prefer-a-summer-deal/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Shams Charania and Sam Amick/The Athletic</a>
ANALYSIS:&nbsp;According to Charania and Amick, the Sixers are looking for Tyrese Haliburton and multiple first-round picks in a trade for Ben Simmons.&nbsp;
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Multiple sources, including people with direct knowledge of the team&rsquo;s thinking and also from rival teams involved on the [Ben] Simmons front, tell The Athletic that the 76ers are believed to prefer to wait in order to pursue [James] Harden or another superstar in the offseason and thus want to save Simmons for that potential sign-and-trade rather than take what&rsquo;s available on the current market.
Source: <a href="https://theathletic.com/3088096/2022/01/24/with-ben-simmons-james-harden-trade-a-hope-worth-waiting-for-sources-say-sixers-prefer-a-summer-deal/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Shams Charania and Sam Amick/The Athletic</a>
ANALYSIS:&nbsp;According to Charania and Amick, the Sixers are looking for Tyrese Haliburton and multiple first-round picks in a trade for Ben Simmons, and&nbsp;
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Multiple sources, including people with direct knowledge of the team&rsquo;s thinking and also from rival teams involved on the [Ben] Simmons front, tell The Athletic that the 76ers are believed to prefer to wait in order to pursue [James] Harden or another superstar in the offseason and thus want to save Simmons for that potential sign-and-trade rather than take what&rsquo;s available on the current market.
Source: <a href="https://theathletic.com/3088096/2022/01/24/with-ben-simmons-james-harden-trade-a-hope-worth-waiting-for-sources-say-sixers-prefer-a-summer-deal/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Shams Charania and Sam Amick/The Athletic</a>
ANALYSIS:&nbsp;According to Charania and Amick, the Sixers are looking for Tyrese Haliburton and multiple first-round picks in a trade for Ben Simmons. They also want a package centered on John Collins and draft picks from Atlanta, with the Hawks possibly also taking back Tobias Harris. Additionally, the report says the Hornets have approached about a Simmons deal, though nothing "substantive" has happened on that front.
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Multiple sources, including people with direct knowledge of the team&rsquo;s thinking and also from rival teams involved on the [Ben] Simmons front, tell The Athletic that the 76ers are believed to prefer to wait in order to pursue [James] Harden or another superstar in the offseason and thus want to save Simmons for that potential sign-and-trade rather than take what&rsquo;s available on the current market.
Source: <a href="https://theathletic.com/3088096/2022/01/24/with-ben-simmons-james-harden-trade-a-hope-worth-waiting-for-sources-say-sixers-prefer-a-summer-deal/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Shams Charania and Sam Amick/The Athletic</a>
ANALYSIS:&nbsp;The Sixers appear to be juggling multiple pathways for moving Ben Simmons and are still talking with other teams.
According to Charania and Amick, the Sixers are looking for Tyrese Haliburton and multiple first-round picks in a trade for Ben Simmons. They also want a package centered on John Collins and draft picks from Atlanta, with the Hawks possibly also taking back Tobias Harris. Additionally, the report says the Hornets have approached about a Simmons deal, though nothing "substantive" has happened on that front.
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Multiple sources, including people with direct knowledge of the team&rsquo;s thinking and also from rival teams involved on the [Ben] Simmons front, tell The Athletic that the 76ers are believed to prefer to wait in order to pursue [James] Harden or another superstar in the offseason and thus want to save Simmons for that potential sign-and-trade rather than take what&rsquo;s available on the current market.
Source: <a href="https://theathletic.com/3088096/2022/01/24/with-ben-simmons-james-harden-trade-a-hope-worth-waiting-for-sources-say-sixers-prefer-a-summer-deal/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Shams Charania and Sam Amick/The Athletic</a>
ANALYSIS:&nbsp;The Sixers appear to be juggling multiple pathways for moving Ben Simmons and are still talking with other teams.
According to Charania and Amick, the Sixers are looking for Tyrese Haliburton and multiple first-round picks in a trade with the Kings for Ben Simmons. They also want a package centered on John Collins and draft picks from Atlanta, with the Hawks possibly also taking back Tobias Harris. Additionally, the report says the Hornets have approached about a Simmons deal, though nothing "substantive" has happened on that front.
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The Sixers appear to be juggling multiple pathways for moving Ben Simmons and are still talking with other teams.

Sixers could wait until offseason for possible James Harden trade

Anthony Davis is out tonight. He is getting closer, but not ready yet, per Frank Vogel.
Source: Mike Trudell/Lakers

Anthony Davis is out tonight. He is getting closer, but not ready yet, per Frank Vogel.
Source: <a href="https://twitter.com/LakersReporter/status/1485364730575347712" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Mike Trudell/Lakers</a>
ANALYSIS:&nbsp;Davis was recently listed as "questionable" on the team's injury report, but&nbsp;

Anthony Davis is out tonight. He is getting closer, but not ready yet, per Frank Vogel.
Source: <a href="https://twitter.com/LakersReporter/status/1485364730575347712" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Mike Trudell/Lakers</a>
ANALYSIS:&nbsp;Davis was recently listed as "questionable" on the team's injury report, but will not play against Miami. He continues&nbsp;

Anthony Davis is out tonight. He is getting closer, but not ready yet, per Frank Vogel.
Source: <a href="https://twitter.com/LakersReporter/status/1485364730575347712" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Mike Trudell/Lakers</a>
ANALYSIS:&nbsp;Davis was recently listed as "questionable" on the team's injury report, but will not play against Miami. He continues to recover from a knee injury and has not played since Dec. 17.

Davis continues to recover from a knee injury and has not played since Dec. 17.

Anthony Davis will not play Sunday vs. Heat

The NBA is suspending Milwaukee&rsquo;s Grayson Allen for one game over the flagrant 2 foul on Chicago&rsquo;s Alex Caruso that caused a fractured wrist, sources tell ESPN.
Source: Adrian Wojnarowski/ESPN

The NBA is suspending Milwaukee&rsquo;s Grayson Allen for one game over the flagrant 2 foul on Chicago&rsquo;s Alex Caruso that caused a fractured wrist, sources tell ESPN.
Source: <a href="https://twitter.com/wojespn/status/1485365932490952708" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Adrian Wojnarowski/ESPN</a>
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The NBA is suspending Milwaukee&rsquo;s Grayson Allen for one game over the flagrant 2 foul on Chicago&rsquo;s Alex Caruso that caused a fractured wrist, sources tell ESPN.
Source: <a href="https://twitter.com/wojespn/status/1485365932490952708" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Adrian Wojnarowski/ESPN</a>
ANALYSIS:&nbsp;

The NBA is suspending Milwaukee&rsquo;s Grayson Allen for one game over the flagrant 2 foul on Chicago&rsquo;s Alex Caruso that caused a fractured wrist, sources tell ESPN.
Source: <a href="https://twitter.com/wojespn/status/1485365932490952708" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Adrian Wojnarowski/ESPN</a>
ANALYSIS:&nbsp;Caruso is now undergoing surgery on his wrist and will be out several weeks. The incident occured&nbsp;

The NBA is suspending Milwaukee&rsquo;s Grayson Allen for one game over the flagrant 2 foul on Chicago&rsquo;s Alex Caruso that caused a fractured wrist, sources tell ESPN.
Source: <a href="https://twitter.com/wojespn/status/1485365932490952708" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Adrian Wojnarowski/ESPN</a>
ANALYSIS:&nbsp;Caruso is now undergoing surgery on his wrist and will be out several weeks. The incident occured in Friday's contest between the Bulls and Bucks, when Allen wrapped up Caruso while Caruson was attempting a layup.&nbsp;

The NBA is suspending Milwaukee&rsquo;s Grayson Allen for one game over the flagrant 2 foul on Chicago&rsquo;s Alex Caruso that caused a fractured wrist, sources tell ESPN.
Source: <a href="https://twitter.com/wojespn/status/1485365932490952708" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Adrian Wojnarowski/ESPN</a>
ANALYSIS:&nbsp;Caruso is now undergoing surgery on his wrist and will be out several weeks. The incident occured in Friday's contest between the Bulls and Bucks, when Allen wrapped up Caruso while Caruson was attempting a layup. Allen is averaging 11.8 points per game for Milwaukee this season

The NBA is suspending Milwaukee&rsquo;s Grayson Allen for one game over the flagrant 2 foul on Chicago&rsquo;s Alex Caruso that caused a fractured wrist, sources tell ESPN.
Source: <a href="https://twitter.com/wojespn/status/1485365932490952708" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Adrian Wojnarowski/ESPN</a>
ANALYSIS:&nbsp;Caruso is now undergoing surgery on his wrist and will be out several weeks. The incident occured in Friday's contest between the Bulls and Bucks, when Allen wrapped up Caruso while Caruson was attempting a layup. Allen is averaging 11.8 points per game for Milwaukee this season.
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Caruso is now undergoing surgery on his wrist and will be out several weeks.

NBA suspending Grayson Allen one game for flagrant foul on Alex Caruso

Source: Chris Fedor/Cleveland Plain Dealer

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Source: <a href="https://www.cleveland.com/cavs/2022/01/lauri-markkanen-leaves-saturdays-game-with-sprained-right-ankle.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Chris Fedor/Cleveland Plain Dealer</a>

Sources tell cleveland.com that X-rays taken on his ankle were negative. The sense is Markkanen has a high ankle sprain.
Source: <a href="https://www.cleveland.com/cavs/2022/01/lauri-markkanen-leaves-saturdays-game-with-sprained-right-ankle.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Chris Fedor/Cleveland Plain Dealer</a>

Sources tell cleveland.com that X-rays taken on [Lauri Markkanen's] ankle were negative. The sense is Markkanen has a high ankle sprain.
Source: <a href="https://www.cleveland.com/cavs/2022/01/lauri-markkanen-leaves-saturdays-game-with-sprained-right-ankle.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Chris Fedor/Cleveland Plain Dealer</a>
ANALYSIS:&nbsp;Markkanen suffered the injury in last night's contest against the Oklahoma City Thunder

Sources tell cleveland.com that X-rays taken on [Lauri Markkanen's] ankle were negative. The sense is Markkanen has a high ankle sprain.
Source: <a href="https://www.cleveland.com/cavs/2022/01/lauri-markkanen-leaves-saturdays-game-with-sprained-right-ankle.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Chris Fedor/Cleveland Plain Dealer</a>
ANALYSIS:&nbsp;Markkanen suffered the injury in lthe first half of last night's contest against the Oklahoma City Thunder and was ruled out for the remainder of the game.

Sources tell cleveland.com that X-rays taken on [Lauri Markkanen's] ankle were negative. The sense is Markkanen has a high ankle sprain.
Source: <a href="https://www.cleveland.com/cavs/2022/01/lauri-markkanen-leaves-saturdays-game-with-sprained-right-ankle.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Chris Fedor/Cleveland Plain Dealer</a>
ANALYSIS:&nbsp;Markkanen suffered the injury in lthe first half of last night's contest against the Oklahoma City Thunder and was ruled out for the remainder of the game. It is currently unclear what a recovery timetable might look like.&nbsp;

Sources tell cleveland.com that X-rays taken on [Lauri Markkanen's] ankle were negative. The sense is Markkanen has a high ankle sprain.
Source: <a href="https://www.cleveland.com/cavs/2022/01/lauri-markkanen-leaves-saturdays-game-with-sprained-right-ankle.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Chris Fedor/Cleveland Plain Dealer</a>
ANALYSIS:&nbsp;Markkanen suffered the injury in lthe first half of last night's contest against the Oklahoma City Thunder and was ruled out for the remainder of the game. It is currently unclear what a recovery timetable might look like. The 24-year-old is averaging 13.6 points and 5.3 rebounds in his first season with the Cavaliers.

Markkanen suffered the injury in lthe first half of last night's contest against the Oklahoma City Thunder.

Lauri Markkanen believed to have high ankle sprain, X-Rays negative

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<a href="https://twitter.com/TheSteinLine/status/1484624356919676934?s=20">Source: Marc Stein</a>

The Rockets would consider trading John Wall for Russell Westbrook.
Source: <a href="https://twitter.com/TheSteinLine/status/1484624356919676934?s=20">Marc Stein</a>
ANALYSIS:&nbsp;
While any Westbrook move is unlikely, the Rockets are reportedly interested in the deal to move Wall's deal in return for assets.
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The Rockets would consider trading John Wall for Russell Westbrook.
Source: <a href="https://twitter.com/TheSteinLine/status/1484624356919676934?s=20">Marc Stein</a>
ANALYSIS:&nbsp;
While any Westbrook move is unlikely, the Rockets are reportedly interested in the deal to move Wall's deal in return for assets.
Wall and Westbrook had been traded for each other&nbsp;

The Rockets would consider trading John Wall for Russell Westbrook.
Source: <a href="https://twitter.com/TheSteinLine/status/1484624356919676934?s=20">Marc Stein</a>
ANALYSIS:&nbsp;
While any Westbrook move is unlikely, the Rockets are reportedly interested in the deal to move Wall's deal in return for assets.
Wall and Westbrook had been traded for each other in 2020.
Westbrook has been struggling for the Lakers while Wall has not appeared in a game this season.

The Rockets would consider trading John Wall for Russell Westbrook.

Rockets would consider Westbrook-for-Wall swap

Shaedon Sharpe, a five-star prospect who is enrolling at Kentucky for the spring semester, is eligible for the 2022 NBA Draft, according to ESPN's Jonathan Givony.&nbsp;

Shaedon Sharpe, a five-star prospect who is enrolling at Kentucky for the spring semester, is eligible for the 2022 NBA Draft, according to <a href="https://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/33109452/shaedon-sharpe-18-apply-2022-nba-draft-joining-kentucky-wildcats-january" target="_blank" rel="noopener">ESPN's Jonathan Givony</a>.&nbsp;
Sharpe&nbsp;

Shaedon Sharpe, a five-star prospect who is enrolling at Kentucky for the spring semester, is eligible for the 2022 NBA Draft, according to <a href="https://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/33109452/shaedon-sharpe-18-apply-2022-nba-draft-joining-kentucky-wildcats-january" target="_blank" rel="noopener">ESPN's Jonathan Givony</a>.&nbsp;
Sharpe is eligible to play for the Wildcats but has yet to appear in a game. Basketball News Senior NBA Draft Analyst Matt Babcock offered his insight on Sharpe's looming decision and his thoughts on Sharpe as a prospect:
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Shaedon Sharpe, a five-star prospect who is enrolling at Kentucky for the spring semester, is eligible for the 2022 NBA Draft, according to <a href="https://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/33109452/shaedon-sharpe-18-apply-2022-nba-draft-joining-kentucky-wildcats-january" target="_blank" rel="noopener">ESPN's Jonathan Givony</a>.&nbsp;
Sharpe is eligible to play for the Wildcats but has yet to appear in a game. Basketball News Senior NBA Draft Analyst Matt Babcock offered his insight on Sharpe's looming decision and his thoughts on Sharpe as a prospect:
"In early November, it was brought to my attention by Wes Brown, a top talent evaluator from Canada, that Sharpe could be eligible for the 2022 NBA Draft. So I'm not surprised to hear this news. However, from my understanding, although certainly possible, I don't think it's a foregone conclusion that he will be in this upcoming draft.I had the chance to watch Sharpe several times last spring when he played with his traveling team, UPLAY Canada. His athleticism and length were the first things that I noticed. Throughout the spring and summer, he elevated his game by proving to be a reliable shot maker in addition to being such an explosive athlete.If Sharpe does decide to enter his name in the 2022 NBA Draft, he will likely receive legitimate interest from teams selecting in the lottery. So, naturally, I will be monitoring his situation closely.
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Shaedon Sharpe, a five-star prospect who is enrolling at Kentucky for the spring semester, is eligible for the 2022 NBA Draft, according to <a href="https://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/33109452/shaedon-sharpe-18-apply-2022-nba-draft-joining-kentucky-wildcats-january" target="_blank" rel="noopener">ESPN's Jonathan Givony</a>.&nbsp;
Sharpe is eligible to play for the Wildcats but has yet to appear in a game. Basketball News Senior NBA Draft Analyst Matt Babcock offered his insight on Sharpe's looming decision and his thoughts on Sharpe as a prospect:
"In early November, it was brought to my attention by Wes Brown, a top talent evaluator from Canada, that Sharpe could be eligible for the 2022 NBA Draft. So I'm not surprised to hear this news. However, from my understanding, although certainly possible, I don't think it's a foregone conclusion that he will be in this upcoming draft.
"I had the chance to watch Sharpe several times last spring when he played with his traveling team, UPLAY Canada. His athleticism and length were the first things that I noticed. Throughout the spring and summer, he elevated his game by proving to be a reliable shot maker in addition to being such an explosive athlete.If Sharpe does decide to enter his name in the 2022 NBA Draft, he will likely receive legitimate interest from teams selecting in the lottery. So, naturally, I will be monitoring his situation closely.
&nbsp;

Shaedon Sharpe, a five-star prospect who is enrolling at Kentucky for the spring semester, is eligible for the 2022 NBA Draft, according to <a href="https://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/33109452/shaedon-sharpe-18-apply-2022-nba-draft-joining-kentucky-wildcats-january" target="_blank" rel="noopener">ESPN's Jonathan Givony</a>.&nbsp;
Sharpe is eligible to play for the Wildcats but has yet to appear in a game. Basketball News Senior NBA Draft Analyst Matt Babcock offered his insight on Sharpe's looming decision and his thoughts on Sharpe as a prospect:
"In early November, it was brought to my attention by Wes Brown, a top talent evaluator from Canada, that Sharpe could be eligible for the 2022 NBA Draft. So I'm not surprised to hear this news. However, from my understanding, although certainly possible, I don't think it's a foregone conclusion that he will be in this upcoming draft.
"I had the chance to watch Sharpe several times last spring when he played with his traveling team, UPLAY Canada. His athleticism and length were the first things that I noticed. Throughout the spring and summer, he elevated his game by proving to be a reliable shot-maker in addition to being such an explosive athlete.
"If Sharpe does decide to enter his name in the 2022 NBA Draft, he will likely receive legitimate interest from teams selecting in the lottery. So, naturally, I will be monitoring his situation closely.
&nbsp;

Shaedon Sharpe, a five-star prospect who is enrolling at Kentucky for the spring semester, is eligible for the 2022 NBA Draft, according to <a href="https://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/33109452/shaedon-sharpe-18-apply-2022-nba-draft-joining-kentucky-wildcats-january" target="_blank" rel="noopener">ESPN's Jonathan Givony</a>.&nbsp;
Sharpe is eligible to play for the Wildcats but has yet to appear in a game. Basketball News Senior NBA Draft Analyst Matt Babcock offered his insight on Sharpe's looming decision and his thoughts on Sharpe as a prospect:
"In early November, it was brought to my attention by Wes Brown, a top talent evaluator from Canada, that Sharpe could be eligible for the 2022 NBA Draft. So I'm not surprised to hear this news. However, from my understanding, although certainly possible, I don't think it's a foregone conclusion that he will be in this upcoming draft.
"I had the chance to watch Sharpe several times last spring when he played with his traveling team, UPLAY Canada. His athleticism and length were the first things that I noticed. Throughout the spring and summer, he elevated his game by proving to be a reliable shot-maker in addition to being such an explosive athlete.
"If Sharpe does decide to enter his name in the 2022 NBA Draft, he will likely receive legitimate interest from teams selecting in the lottery. So, naturally, I will be monitoring his situation closely."
&nbsp;

Sharpe is eligible to play for the Kentucky Wildcats but has yet to appear in a game.

Report: 5-star prospect Shaedon Sharpe eligible for 2022 NBA Draft

The Jazz have subsequently been poking around the market for wing defenders, sources said, as new CEO Danny Ainge might have a big decision to make.
Source: Brian Windhorst/ESPN

The Jazz have subsequently been poking around the market for wing defenders, sources said, as new CEO Danny Ainge might have a big decision to make.
Source: <a href="https://www.espn.com/nba/insider/insider/story/_/id/33094109/this-nba-trade-deadline-master-class-risk-tolerance" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Brian Windhorst/ESPN</a>

The Jazz have subsequently been poking around the market for wing defenders, sources said, as new CEO Danny Ainge might have a big decision to make.
Source: <a href="https://www.espn.com/nba/insider/insider/story/_/id/33094109/this-nba-trade-deadline-master-class-risk-tolerance" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Brian Windhorst/ESPN</a>
ANALYSIS:&nbsp;The Jazz have been in the news recently after Rudy Gobert appeared to call out the team for its lack of defensive intensity. As Nekias Duncan recently wrote, Gobert's words have evidence in the stats and film.&nbsp;

The Jazz have subsequently been poking around the market for wing defenders, sources said, as new CEO Danny Ainge might have a big decision to make.
Source: <a href="https://www.espn.com/nba/insider/insider/story/_/id/33094109/this-nba-trade-deadline-master-class-risk-tolerance" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Brian Windhorst/ESPN</a>
ANALYSIS:&nbsp;The Jazz have been in the news recently after Rudy Gobert appeared to call out the team for its lack of defensive intensity. As <a href="https://www.basketballnews.com/stories/rudy-gobert-has-a-point" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Nekias Duncan recently wrote</a>, Gobert's words have evidence in the stats and film.&nbsp;

The Jazz have subsequently been poking around the market for wing defenders, sources said, as new CEO Danny Ainge might have a big decision to make.
Source: <a href="https://www.espn.com/nba/insider/insider/story/_/id/33094109/this-nba-trade-deadline-master-class-risk-tolerance" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Brian Windhorst/ESPN</a>
ANALYSIS:&nbsp;The Jazz have been in the news recently after Rudy Gobert appeared to call out the team for its lack of defensive intensity. As <a href="https://www.basketballnews.com/stories/rudy-gobert-has-a-point" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Nekias Duncan recently wrote</a>, Gobert's words have evidence in the stats and film. Utah is 29-16 and fourth in the Western Conference, but is&nbsp;

The Jazz have subsequently been poking around the market for wing defenders, sources said, as new CEO Danny Ainge might have a big decision to make.
Source: <a href="https://www.espn.com/nba/insider/insider/story/_/id/33094109/this-nba-trade-deadline-master-class-risk-tolerance" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Brian Windhorst/ESPN</a>
ANALYSIS:&nbsp;The Jazz have been in the news recently after Rudy Gobert appeared to call out the team for its lack of defensive intensity. As <a href="https://www.basketballnews.com/stories/rudy-gobert-has-a-point" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Nekias Duncan recently wrote</a>, Gobert's words have evidence in the stats and film. Utah is 29-16 and fourth in the Western Conference, but is 3-7 in its last ten games.

The Jazz have subsequently been poking around the market for wing defenders, sources said, as new CEO Danny Ainge might have a big decision to make.
Source: <a href="https://www.espn.com/nba/insider/insider/story/_/id/33094109/this-nba-trade-deadline-master-class-risk-tolerance" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Brian Windhorst/ESPN</a>
ANALYSIS:&nbsp;The Jazz have been in the news recently after Rudy Gobert appeared to call out the team for its lack of defensive intensity. As <a href="https://www.basketballnews.com/stories/rudy-gobert-has-a-point" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Nekias Duncan recently wrote</a>, Gobert's words have evidence in the stats and film. Utah is 29-16 and fourth in the Western Conference but just 3-7 in its last ten games.

Utah is 29-16 and fourth in the Western Conference but is 3-7 in its last ten games.

Jazz looking for 'wing defenders' on trade market

Beal has made it clear he doesn't plan to sign an extension and likely will skip his player option. That would make some teams nervous, but to this point there has been no real discussion of Beal on the trade market, league executives said.
Source: Brian Windhorst/ESPN

Beal has made it clear he doesn't plan to sign an extension and likely will skip his player option. That would make some teams nervous, but to this point there has been no real discussion of Beal on the trade market, league executives said.
Source: <a href="https://www.espn.com/nba/insider/insider/story/_/id/33094109/this-nba-trade-deadline-master-class-risk-tolerance" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Brian Windhorst/ESPN</a>

Bradley Beal has made it clear he doesn't plan to sign an extension and likely will skip his player option. That would make some teams nervous, but to this point there has been no real discussion of Beal on the trade market, league executives said.
Source: <a href="https://www.espn.com/nba/insider/insider/story/_/id/33094109/this-nba-trade-deadline-master-class-risk-tolerance" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Brian Windhorst/ESPN</a>
ANALYSIS:&nbsp;

Bradley Beal has made it clear he doesn't plan to sign an extension and likely will skip his player option. That would make some teams nervous, but to this point there has been no real discussion of Beal on the trade market, league executives said.
Source: <a href="https://www.espn.com/nba/insider/insider/story/_/id/33094109/this-nba-trade-deadline-master-class-risk-tolerance" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Brian Windhorst/ESPN</a>
ANALYSIS:&nbsp;Windhorst adds that Beal doesn't plan to sign an extension on his current contract

Bradley Beal has made it clear he doesn't plan to sign an extension and likely will skip his player option. That would make some teams nervous, but to this point there has been no real discussion of Beal on the trade market, league executives said.
Source: <a href="https://www.espn.com/nba/insider/insider/story/_/id/33094109/this-nba-trade-deadline-master-class-risk-tolerance" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Brian Windhorst/ESPN</a>
ANALYSIS:&nbsp;Windhorst adds that Beal doesn't plan to sign an extension on his current contract, which could be worth up to $181 million. Instead he could wait until the offseason to sign a new deal with the Wizards worth over&nbsp;

Bradley Beal has made it clear he doesn't plan to sign an extension and likely will skip his player option. That would make some teams nervous, but to this point there has been no real discussion of Beal on the trade market, league executives said.
Source: <a href="https://www.espn.com/nba/insider/insider/story/_/id/33094109/this-nba-trade-deadline-master-class-risk-tolerance" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Brian Windhorst/ESPN</a>
ANALYSIS:&nbsp;Windhorst adds that Beal doesn't plan to sign an extension on his current contract, which could be worth up to $181 million. Instead he could wait until the offseason to sign a new deal with the Wizards that could be up to five years long for $241 million.&nbsp;

Bradley Beal has made it clear he doesn't plan to sign an extension and likely will skip his player option. That would make some teams nervous, but to this point there has been no real discussion of Beal on the trade market, league executives said.
Source: <a href="https://www.espn.com/nba/insider/insider/story/_/id/33094109/this-nba-trade-deadline-master-class-risk-tolerance" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Brian Windhorst/ESPN</a>
ANALYSIS:&nbsp;Windhorst adds that Beal doesn't plan to sign an extension on his current contract, which could be worth up to $181 million. Instead he could wait until the offseason to sign a new deal with the Wizards that could be up to five years long for $241 million. According to Windhorst, that incentive to sign a massive new deal has the Wizards front office relatively calm about letting Beal enter the offseason as a free agent.&nbsp;

Beal could wait until the offseason to sign a new deal with the Wizards that could be up to five years long for $241 million.

Bradley Beal likely to decline player option, team has not talked trade

Chicago Bulls guard Lonzo Ball has been diagnosed with a small meniscus tear in his left knee and is evaluating treatment options, sources tell&nbsp;The Athletic.
&nbsp;

Chicago Bulls guard Lonzo Ball has been diagnosed with a small meniscus tear in his left knee and is evaluating treatment options, sources tell&nbsp;The Athletic.
Source: Shams Charania/The Athletic

Chicago Bulls guard Lonzo Ball has been diagnosed with a small meniscus tear in his left knee and is evaluating treatment options, sources tell&nbsp;The Athletic.
Source: <a href="https://twitter.com/ShamsCharania/status/1484180574403137538" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Shams Charania/The Athletic</a>
ANALYSIS:&nbsp;

Chicago Bulls guard Lonzo Ball has been diagnosed with a small meniscus tear in his left knee and is evaluating treatment options, sources tell&nbsp;The Athletic.
Source: <a href="https://twitter.com/ShamsCharania/status/1484180574403137538" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Shams Charania/The Athletic</a>
ANALYSIS:&nbsp;This is another frustrating setback for the Bulls, who have dealt with injuries to a number of players in recent weeks. Ball could try to monitor the injury and play through it, per Charania, but if surgery is required, he could end up missing several weeks. Chicago had lost four straight games prior to last night's win over the Cavaliers.&nbsp;

Chicago Bulls guard Lonzo Ball has been diagnosed with a small meniscus tear in his left knee and is evaluating treatment options, sources tell&nbsp;The Athletic.
Source: <a href="https://twitter.com/ShamsCharania/status/1484180574403137538" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Shams Charania/The Athletic</a>
ANALYSIS:&nbsp;This is another frustrating setback for the Bulls, who have dealt with injuries to a number of players in recent weeks. Ball could try to monitor the injury and play through it, per Charania, but if surgery is required, he could end up missing several weeks. The 24-year-old is averaging 13.0 points, 5.4 rebounds and 5.1 assists per game. Chicago had lost four straight games prior to last night's win over the Cavaliers.&nbsp;

The Chicago Bulls announced in a press release today that Lonzo Ball would be out 6-8 weeks after undergoing surgery on a torn meniscus in his left knee.
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This is another frustrating setback for the Bulls, who have dealt with injuries to a number of players in recent weeks. The 24-year-old is averaging 13.0 points, 5.4 rebounds and 5.1 assists per game. Chicago had lost four straight games prior to last night's win over the Cavaliers.&nbsp;

The Chicago Bulls <a href="https://www.nba.com/bulls/news/lonzo-ball-injury-update" target="_blank" rel="noopener">announced in a press release today</a> that Lonzo Ball would be out 6-8 weeks after undergoing surgery on a torn meniscus in his left knee.
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This is another frustrating setback for the Bulls, who have dealt with injuries to a number of players in recent weeks. The 24-year-old is averaging 13.0 points, 5.4 rebounds and 5.1 assists per game. Chicago had lost four straight games prior to last night's win over the Cavaliers.&nbsp;

The Chicago Bulls <a href="https://www.nba.com/bulls/news/lonzo-ball-injury-update" target="_blank" rel="noopener">announced in a press release today</a> that Lonzo Ball would be out 6-8 weeks after undergoing surgery on a torn meniscus in his left knee.
"Following an initial period of rest and targeted intervention, Bulls guard Lonzo Ball will undergo arthroscopic surgery on his left knee and is expected to return in 6-8 weeks," the release said.
This is another frustrating setback for the Bulls, who have dealt with injuries to a number of players in recent weeks. The 24-year-old is averaging 13.0 points, 5.4 rebounds and 5.1 assists per game. Chicago had lost four straight games prior to last night's win over the Cavaliers.&nbsp;

The 24-year-old is averaging 13.0 points, 5.4 rebounds and 5.1 assists per game.