<p>Stephen Curry is the leading vote-getter at the first mark of NBA All-Star Game fan voting returns, with Kevin Durant following him in second place.&nbsp;</p>
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<p>Stephen Curry is the leading vote-getter at the first mark of NBA All-Star Game fan voting returns, with Kevin Durant following him in second place.&nbsp;</p>
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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">Golden State's Stephen Curry and Brooklyn's Kevin Durant lead the Western and Eastern Conferences, respectively, in the first fan returns of NBA All-Star Voting presented by Tissot.<br /><br />The next NBA All-Star fan voting update will be shared Thursday, Jan. 13. <a href="https://t.co/B0kSITw4Sr">pic.twitter.com/B0kSITw4Sr</a></p>
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<p>Stephen Curry is the leading vote-getter at the first mark of NBA All-Star Game fan voting returns, with Kevin Durant following him in second place. Curry has racked up over 2.5 million votes as of Thursday's update.</p>
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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">Golden State's Stephen Curry and Brooklyn's Kevin Durant lead the Western and Eastern Conferences, respectively, in the first fan returns of NBA All-Star Voting presented by Tissot.<br /><br />The next NBA All-Star fan voting update will be shared Thursday, Jan. 13. <a href="https://t.co/B0kSITw4Sr">pic.twitter.com/B0kSITw4Sr</a></p>
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<p>Stephen Curry is the leading vote-getter at the first mark of NBA All-Star Game fan voting returns, with Kevin Durant following him in second place. Curry has racked up over 2.5 million votes as of Thursday's update.</p>
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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">Golden State's Stephen Curry and Brooklyn's Kevin Durant lead the Western and Eastern Conferences, respectively, in the first fan returns of NBA All-Star Voting presented by Tissot.<br /><br />The next NBA All-Star fan voting update will be shared Thursday, Jan. 13. <a href="https://t.co/B0kSITw4Sr">pic.twitter.com/B0kSITw4Sr</a></p>
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<p>Stephen Curry is the leading vote-getter at the first mark of NBA All-Star Game fan voting returns, with Kevin Durant following him in second place. Curry has racked up over 2.5 million votes as of Thursday's update. LeBron James is the only other player with over two million votes received.</p>
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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">Golden State's Stephen Curry and Brooklyn's Kevin Durant lead the Western and Eastern Conferences, respectively, in the first fan returns of NBA All-Star Voting presented by Tissot.<br /><br />The next NBA All-Star fan voting update will be shared Thursday, Jan. 13. <a href="https://t.co/B0kSITw4Sr">pic.twitter.com/B0kSITw4Sr</a></p>
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<p>Stephen Curry is the leading vote-getter at the first mark of NBA All-Star Game fan voting returns, with Kevin Durant following him in second place. Curry has racked up over 2.5 million votes as of Thursday's update. LeBron James is the only other player with over two million votes received.</p>
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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">Golden State's Stephen Curry and Brooklyn's Kevin Durant lead the Western and Eastern Conferences, respectively, in the first fan returns of NBA All-Star Voting presented by Tissot.<br /><br />The next NBA All-Star fan voting update will be shared Thursday, Jan. 13. <a href="https://t.co/B0kSITw4Sr">pic.twitter.com/B0kSITw4Sr</a></p>
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<p>DeMar DeRozan leads the East's backcourt with&nbsp;</p>
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<p>Stephen Curry is the leading vote-getter at the first mark of NBA All-Star Game fan voting returns, with Kevin Durant following him in second place. Curry has racked up over 2.5 million votes as of Thursday's update. LeBron James is the only other player with over two million votes received.</p>
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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">Golden State's Stephen Curry and Brooklyn's Kevin Durant lead the Western and Eastern Conferences, respectively, in the first fan returns of NBA All-Star Voting presented by Tissot.<br /><br />The next NBA All-Star fan voting update will be shared Thursday, Jan. 13. <a href="https://t.co/B0kSITw4Sr">pic.twitter.com/B0kSITw4Sr</a></p>
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<p>DeMar DeRozan leads the East's backcourt with 1.49 million votes. Kyrie Irving, who made his season debut last night, is sixth with&nbsp;</p>
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<p>Stephen Curry is the leading vote-getter at the first mark of NBA All-Star Game fan voting returns, with Kevin Durant following him in second place. Curry has racked up over 2.5 million votes as of Thursday's update. LeBron James is the only other player with over two million votes received.</p>
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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">Golden State's Stephen Curry and Brooklyn's Kevin Durant lead the Western and Eastern Conferences, respectively, in the first fan returns of NBA All-Star Voting presented by Tissot.<br /><br />The next NBA All-Star fan voting update will be shared Thursday, Jan. 13. <a href="https://t.co/B0kSITw4Sr">pic.twitter.com/B0kSITw4Sr</a></p>
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<p>DeMar DeRozan leads the East's backcourt with 1.49 million votes. Kyrie Irving, who made his season debut last night, is sixth with just under 268,000 votes.</p>
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<p>Stephen Curry is the leading vote-getter at the first mark of NBA All-Star Game fan voting returns, with Kevin Durant following him in second place. Curry has racked up over 2.5 million votes as of Thursday's update. LeBron James is the only other player with over two million votes received.</p>
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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">Golden State's Stephen Curry and Brooklyn's Kevin Durant lead the Western and Eastern Conferences, respectively, in the first fan returns of NBA All-Star Voting presented by Tissot.<br /><br />The next NBA All-Star fan voting update will be shared Thursday, Jan. 13. <a href="https://t.co/B0kSITw4Sr">pic.twitter.com/B0kSITw4Sr</a></p>
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<p>DeMar DeRozan leads the East's backcourt with 1.49 million votes. Kyrie Irving, who made his season debut last night, is sixth with just under 268,000 votes. Last year's MVP, Nikola Jokic, is second behind James in the West frontcourt with 1.65 million votes.</p>
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Curry, Durant and LeBron James have all received over two million votes.

Stephen Curry, Kevin Durant lead early All-Star fan voting

<p>The Phoenix Suns are signing center Bismack Biyombo for the rest of the season, sources tell ESPN.</p>
<p>Source: Adrian Wojnarowski/ESPN</p>

<p>The Phoenix Suns are signing center Bismack Biyombo for the rest of the season, sources tell ESPN.</p>
<p>Source: <a href="https://twitter.com/wojespn/status/1479129813596221442" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Adrian Wojnarowski/ESPN</a></p>
<p><strong>ANALYSIS:&nbsp;</strong>Biyombo averaged 13.5 points, 6.0 rebounds and 2.0 blocks across his first two games in Phoenix while on a 10-day contract.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The Phoenix Suns are signing center Bismack Biyombo for the rest of the season, sources tell ESPN.</p>
<p>Source: <a href="https://twitter.com/wojespn/status/1479129813596221442" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Adrian Wojnarowski/ESPN</a></p>
<p><strong>ANALYSIS:&nbsp;</strong>Biyombo averaged 13.5 points, 6.0 rebounds and 2.0 blocks across his first two games in Phoenix while on a 10-day contract. The 29-year-old was not on a team this season prior to joining the Suns and had spent the previous three seasons with the Hornets.</p>

<p>The Phoenix Suns are signing center Bismack Biyombo for the rest of the season, sources tell ESPN.</p>
<p>Source: <a href="https://twitter.com/wojespn/status/1479129813596221442" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Adrian Wojnarowski/ESPN</a></p>
<p><strong>ANALYSIS:&nbsp;</strong>Biyombo averaged 13.5 points, 6.0 rebounds and 2.0 blocks across his first two games in Phoenix while on a 10-day contract. The 29-year-old was not on a team this season prior to joining the Suns and had spent the previous three seasons with the Hornets. Biyombo has averaged&nbsp;</p>

<p>The Phoenix Suns are signing center Bismack Biyombo for the rest of the season, sources tell ESPN.</p>
<p>Source: <a href="https://twitter.com/wojespn/status/1479129813596221442" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Adrian Wojnarowski/ESPN</a></p>
<p><strong>ANALYSIS:&nbsp;</strong>Biyombo averaged 13.5 points, 6.0 rebounds and 2.0 blocks across his first two games in Phoenix while on a 10-day contract. The 29-year-old was not on a team this season prior to joining the Suns and had spent the previous three seasons with the Hornets. Biyombo has averaged 5.2 points, 6.3 rebounds and 1.3 blocks per game across his NBA career to date.</p>

Biyombo averaged 13.5 points, 6.0 rebounds and 2.0 blocks across his first two games in Phoenix.

Suns signing Bismack Biyombo to contract for rest of season

<p>Houston Rockets assistant coach Gerald Green is unretiring and plans to sign in the NBA G League, sources tell&nbsp;<em>Th</em></p>

<p>Houston Rockets assistant coach Gerald Green is unretiring and plans to sign in the NBA G League, sources tell&nbsp;<em>The Athletic</em>.</p>
<p>Source: Shams Charania/The Athletic</p>

<p>Houston Rockets assistant coach Gerald Green is unretiring and plans to sign in the NBA G League, sources tell&nbsp;<em>The Athletic</em>.</p>
<p>Source: <a href="https://twitter.com/ShamsCharania/status/1479095030715461636" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Shams Charania/The Athletic</a></p>
<p><strong>ANALYSIS:&nbsp;</strong></p>

<p>Houston Rockets assistant coach Gerald Green is unretiring and plans to sign in the NBA G League, sources tell&nbsp;<em>The Athletic</em>.</p>
<p>Source: <a href="https://twitter.com/ShamsCharania/status/1479095030715461636" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Shams Charania/The Athletic</a></p>
<p><strong>ANALYSIS:&nbsp;</strong>The 12-year vet reportedly hopes to make an NBA comeback. Green has not played at the NBA level since&nbsp;</p>

<p>Houston Rockets assistant coach Gerald Green is unretiring and plans to sign in the NBA G League, sources tell&nbsp;<em>The Athletic</em>.</p>
<p>Source: <a href="https://twitter.com/ShamsCharania/status/1479095030715461636" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Shams Charania/The Athletic</a></p>
<p><strong>ANALYSIS:&nbsp;</strong>The 12-year vet reportedly hopes to make an NBA comeback. Green has not played at the NBA level since 2018-19, when he averaged 9.2 points per game in Houston. The high-flying wing&nbsp;</p>

<p>Houston Rockets assistant coach Gerald Green is unretiring and plans to sign in the NBA G League, sources tell&nbsp;<em>The Athletic</em>.</p>
<p>Source: <a href="https://twitter.com/ShamsCharania/status/1479095030715461636" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Shams Charania/The Athletic</a></p>
<p><strong>ANALYSIS:&nbsp;</strong>The 12-year vet reportedly hopes to make an NBA comeback. Green has not played at the NBA level since 2018-19, when he averaged 9.2 points per game in Houston. The high-flying wing has suited up for eight NBA teams to date.</p>

Green has not played at the NBA level since 2018-19, when he averaged 9.2 points per game in Houston.

Gerald Green to unretire, plans to sign in G League

<p>Malik Rose has been named the head of G League operations.</p>
<p>Source: David Aldridge/The Athletic</p>

<p>Malik Rose has been named the head of G League operations.</p>
<p>Source: <a href="https://twitter.com/davidaldridgedc/status/1478775060664102913?s=20">David Aldridge/The Athletic</a></p>
<p><strong>ANALYSIS:&nbsp;</strong>Rose recently&nbsp;</p>

<p>Malik Rose has been named the head of G League operations.</p>
<p>Source: <a href="https://twitter.com/davidaldridgedc/status/1478775060664102913?s=20">David Aldridge/The Athletic</a></p>
<p><strong>ANALYSIS:&nbsp;</strong>Rose took home G League executive of the year back in 2018.</p>
<p>Rose also had a long NBA career,&nbsp;</p>

<p>Malik Rose has been named the head of G League operations.</p>
<p>Source: <a href="https://twitter.com/davidaldridgedc/status/1478775060664102913?s=20">David Aldridge/The Athletic</a></p>
<p><strong>ANALYSIS:&nbsp;</strong>Rose took home G League executive of the year back in 2018.</p>
<p>Rose also had a 13-year NBA career,&nbsp;</p>

<p>Malik Rose has been named the head of G League operations.</p>
<p>Source: <a href="https://twitter.com/davidaldridgedc/status/1478775060664102913?s=20">David Aldridge/The Athletic</a></p>
<p><strong>ANALYSIS:&nbsp;</strong>Rose took home G League executive of the year back in 2018.</p>
<p>Rose also had a 13-year NBA career, playing for four different teams.</p>

Malik Rose has been named the head of G League operations.

Malik Rose becomes new head of G League Operations

<p>The Utah Jazz plan to sign free agent forward Danuel House to a 10-day contract, sources tell&nbsp;<em>The Athletic.</em></p>
<p>Source: Shams Charania/The Athletic</p>

<p>The Utah Jazz plan to sign free agent forward Danuel House to a 10-day contract, sources tell&nbsp;<em>The Athletic.</em></p>
<p>Source: <a href="https://twitter.com/ShamsCharania/status/1478740741610512385" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Shams Charania/The Athletic</a></p>
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<p>The Utah Jazz plan to sign free agent forward Danuel House to a 10-day contract, sources tell&nbsp;<em>The Athletic.</em></p>
<p>Source: <a href="https://twitter.com/ShamsCharania/status/1478740741610512385" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Shams Charania/The Athletic</a></p>
<p><strong>ANALYSIS:&nbsp;</strong></p>

<p>The Utah Jazz plan to sign free agent forward Danuel House to a 10-day contract, sources tell&nbsp;<em>The Athletic.</em></p>
<p>Source: <a href="https://twitter.com/ShamsCharania/status/1478740741610512385" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Shams Charania/The Athletic</a></p>
<p><strong>ANALYSIS:&nbsp;</strong>House was waived by the Houston Rockets earlier this season and also suited up for a single game with the Knicks.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The Utah Jazz plan to sign free agent forward Danuel House to a 10-day contract, sources tell&nbsp;<em>The Athletic.</em></p>
<p>Source: <a href="https://twitter.com/ShamsCharania/status/1478740741610512385" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Shams Charania/The Athletic</a></p>
<p><strong>ANALYSIS:&nbsp;</strong>House was waived by the Houston Rockets earlier this season and also suited up for a single game with the Knicks. The&nbsp;</p>

<p>The Utah Jazz plan to sign free agent forward Danuel House to a 10-day contract, sources tell&nbsp;<em>The Athletic.</em></p>
<p>Source: <a href="https://twitter.com/ShamsCharania/status/1478740741610512385" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Shams Charania/The Athletic</a></p>
<p><strong>ANALYSIS:&nbsp;</strong>House was waived by the Houston Rockets earlier this season and also suited up for a single game with the Knicks. The 28-year-old has been in the NBA since 2016 and spent just over three years in Houston. On his career, the forward is averging 8.8 points and 3.7 rebounds per game.</p>

House was waived by the Houston Rockets earlier this season and also suited up for a single game with the Knicks.

Jazz signing Danuel House to 10-day contract

<p style="text-align: left;">Steve Kerr said &ldquo;my guess&rdquo; is Klay Thompson will play around 15-20 minutes in his return and &ldquo;there&rsquo;s a good chance&rdquo; they&rsquo;ll rest him on one side of back-to-backs as he gets back into the flow.</p>
<p style="text-align: left;">Source: Anthony Slater/The Athletic</p>

<p style="text-align: left;">Steve Kerr said &ldquo;my guess&rdquo; is Klay Thompson will play around 15-20 minutes in his return and &ldquo;there&rsquo;s a good chance&rdquo; they&rsquo;ll rest him on one side of back-to-backs as he gets back into the flow.</p>
<p style="text-align: left;">Source: <a href="https://twitter.com/anthonyVslater/status/1478543563747176451" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Anthony Slater/The Athletic</a></p>
<p style="text-align: left;"><strong>ANALYSIS:&nbsp;</strong></p>

<p style="text-align: left;">Steve Kerr said &ldquo;my guess&rdquo; is Klay Thompson will play around 15-20 minutes in his return and &ldquo;there&rsquo;s a good chance&rdquo; they&rsquo;ll rest him on one side of back-to-backs as he gets back into the flow.</p>
<p style="text-align: left;">Source: <a href="https://twitter.com/anthonyVslater/status/1478543563747176451" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Anthony Slater/The Athletic</a></p>
<p style="text-align: left;"><strong>ANALYSIS:&nbsp;</strong>It makes sense that Thompson will have a slow ramp up in minutes, given he has been out for over two years with sever injuries. The star guard could reportedly return as soon as Sunday against the Cleveland Cavaliers.&nbsp;</p>
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<p style="text-align: left;">Steve Kerr said &ldquo;my guess&rdquo; is Klay Thompson will play around 15-20 minutes in his return and &ldquo;there&rsquo;s a good chance&rdquo; they&rsquo;ll rest him on one side of back-to-backs as he gets back into the flow.</p>
<p style="text-align: left;">Source: <a href="https://twitter.com/anthonyVslater/status/1478543563747176451" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Anthony Slater/The Athletic</a></p>
<p style="text-align: left;"><strong>ANALYSIS:&nbsp;</strong>It makes sense that Thompson will have a slow ramp up in minutes, given he has been out for over two years with severe injuries. The star guard could reportedly return as soon as Sunday against the Cleveland Cavaliers.&nbsp;</p>
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Thompson has not played in over two years due to ACL and Achilles injuries.

Steve Kerr expects Klay Thompson to play 15-20 minutes in return

<p>A first for the Utah Jazz this season: Joe Ingles has entered the league's Covid protocols, sources tell ESPN.</p>
<p>Source: Adrian Wojnarowski/ESPN</p>

<p>A first for the Utah Jazz this season: Joe Ingles has entered the league's COVID protocols, sources tell ESPN.</p>
<p>Source: <a href="https://twitter.com/wojespn/status/1478491490406092805" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Adrian Wojnarowski/ESPN</a></p>
<p><strong>ANALYSIS:&nbsp;</strong>Wojnarowski says that the Jazz had not had a single NBA player enter COVID protocols all season. That's a pretty remarkable stretch, considering that approximately a third of NBA players have been sidelined. Ingles&nbsp;</p>

<p>A first for the Utah Jazz this season: Joe Ingles has entered the league's COVID protocols, sources tell ESPN.</p>
<p>Source: <a href="https://twitter.com/wojespn/status/1478491490406092805" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Adrian Wojnarowski/ESPN</a></p>
<p><strong>ANALYSIS:&nbsp;</strong>Wojnarowski says that the Jazz had not had a single NBA player enter COVID protocols all season. That's a pretty remarkable stretch, considering that approximately a third of NBA players have been sidelined. Ingles is averaging 7.6 points, 3.6 assists and 2.9 rebounds per game off the bench for Utah.</p>

Ingles is averaging 7.6 points, 3.6 assists and 2.9 rebounds per game off the bench for Utah.

Joe Ingles becomes first Jazz player to enter NBA health protocols

<p>The Utah Jazz are finalizing trading Miye Oni to the Oklahoma City Thunder, sources tell&nbsp;<em>The Athletic.</em></p>
<p>Source: Shams Charania/The Athletic</p>

<p>The Utah Jazz are finalizing trading Miye Oni to the Oklahoma City Thunder, sources tell&nbsp;<em>The Athletic.</em></p>
<p>Source: <a href="https://twitter.com/ShamsCharania/status/1478469921738735622" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Shams Charania/The Athletic</a></p>
<p><strong>ANALYSIS:&nbsp;</strong></p>

<p>The Utah Jazz are finalizing trading Miye Oni to the Oklahoma City Thunder, sources tell&nbsp;<em>The Athletic.</em></p>
<p>Source: <a href="https://twitter.com/ShamsCharania/status/1478469921738735622" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Shams Charania/The Athletic</a></p>
<p><strong>ANALYSIS:&nbsp;</strong>Adrian Wojnarowski added</p>

<p>The Utah Jazz are finalizing trading Miye Oni to the Oklahoma City Thunder, sources tell&nbsp;<em>The Athletic.</em></p>
<p>Source: <a href="https://twitter.com/ShamsCharania/status/1478469921738735622" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Shams Charania/The Athletic</a></p>
<p><strong>ANALYSIS:&nbsp;</strong>Adrian Wojnarowski <a href="https://twitter.com/wojespn/status/1478473336715980804" target="_blank" rel="noopener">added</a> that&nbsp;</p>

<p>The Utah Jazz are finalizing trading Miye Oni to the Oklahoma City Thunder, sources tell&nbsp;<em>The Athletic.</em></p>
<p>Source: <a href="https://twitter.com/ShamsCharania/status/1478469921738735622" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Shams Charania/The Athletic</a></p>
<p><strong>ANALYSIS:&nbsp;</strong>Adrian Wojnarowski <a href="https://twitter.com/wojespn/status/1478473336715980804" target="_blank" rel="noopener">added</a> that Oklahoma city will also receive a 2028 second-round pick in the deal. The move frees up a roster&nbsp;</p>

<p>The Utah Jazz are finalizing trading Miye Oni to the Oklahoma City Thunder, sources tell&nbsp;<em>The Athletic.</em></p>
<p>Source: <a href="https://twitter.com/ShamsCharania/status/1478469921738735622" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Shams Charania/The Athletic</a></p>
<p><strong>ANALYSIS:&nbsp;</strong>Adrian Wojnarowski <a href="https://twitter.com/wojespn/status/1478473336715980804" target="_blank" rel="noopener">added</a> that Oklahoma city will also receive a 2028 second-round pick in the deal. The move frees up a roster spot for the Jazz in advance of the trade deadline</p>

<p>The Utah Jazz are finalizing trading Miye Oni to the Oklahoma City Thunder, sources tell&nbsp;<em>The Athletic.</em></p>
<p>Source: <a href="https://twitter.com/ShamsCharania/status/1478469921738735622" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Shams Charania/The Athletic</a></p>
<p><strong>ANALYSIS:&nbsp;</strong>Adrian Wojnarowski <a href="https://twitter.com/wojespn/status/1478473336715980804" target="_blank" rel="noopener">added</a> that Oklahoma city will also receive a 2028 second-round pick in the deal. The move frees up a roster spot for the Jazz in advance of the trade deadline in February.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The Utah Jazz are finalizing trading Miye Oni to the Oklahoma City Thunder, sources tell&nbsp;<em>The Athletic.</em></p>
<p>Source: <a href="https://twitter.com/ShamsCharania/status/1478469921738735622" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Shams Charania/The Athletic</a></p>
<p><strong>ANALYSIS:&nbsp;</strong>Adrian Wojnarowski <a href="https://twitter.com/wojespn/status/1478473336715980804" target="_blank" rel="noopener">added</a> that Oklahoma city will also receive a 2028 second-round pick in the deal. The move frees up a roster spot for the Jazz in advance of the trade deadline in February. Oni has played just 44 minutes this season and is in his se</p>

<p>The Utah Jazz are finalizing trading Miye Oni to the Oklahoma City Thunder, sources tell&nbsp;<em>The Athletic.</em></p>
<p>Source: <a href="https://twitter.com/ShamsCharania/status/1478469921738735622" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Shams Charania/The Athletic</a></p>
<p><strong>ANALYSIS:&nbsp;</strong>Adrian Wojnarowski <a href="https://twitter.com/wojespn/status/1478473336715980804" target="_blank" rel="noopener">added</a> that Oklahoma city will also receive a 2028 second-round pick in the deal. The move frees up a roster spot for the Jazz in advance of the trade deadline in February. Oni has played just 44 minutes this season and is in his third season.</p>

<p>The Utah Jazz are finalizing trading Miye Oni to the Oklahoma City Thunder, sources tell&nbsp;<em>The Athletic.</em></p>
<p>Source: <a href="https://twitter.com/ShamsCharania/status/1478469921738735622" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Shams Charania/The Athletic</a></p>
<p><strong>ANALYSIS:&nbsp;</strong>Adrian Wojnarowski <a href="https://twitter.com/wojespn/status/1478473336715980804" target="_blank" rel="noopener">added</a> that Oklahoma city will also receive a 2028 second-round pick in the deal. The move frees up a roster spot for the Jazz in advance of the trade deadline in February. Oni has played just 44 minutes this year and is in his third season.</p>

Oni has played just 44 minutes this season and is in his third season.

Jazz trading Miye Oni, 2028 second-round pick to Thunder

<p>It was the versatile rookie forwards in Josh Giddey and Franz Wagner taking home Rookie of the Month for December.</p>
<p>Source: <a href="https://twitter.com/nbapr/status/1478441201955180544?s=21">NBA Communications</a></p>
<p>Josh Giddey shined in a breakout month with 11.8 points, 7.1 rebounds, and 6.7 assists per game. The 19 year-old helped the Thunder upset the Grizzlies with 19 points, 5 rebounds, and 11 assists in a battle against Ja Morant on December 20th.</p>
<p>Franz Wagner made the most of an increased role in December, averaging 19.5 points, 5.1 rebounds, and 3.1 assist per game. Wagner erupted for 38 points against Giannis Antetokounmpo and the Milwaukee Bucks on December 28th</p>

<p>It was the versatile rookie forwards in Josh Giddey and Franz Wagner taking home Rookie of the Month for December.</p>
<p>Source: <a href="https://twitter.com/nbapr/status/1478441201955180544?s=21">NBA Communications</a></p>
<p>Josh Giddey shined in a breakout month with 11.8 points, 7.1 rebounds, and 6.7 assists per game. The 19 year-old helped the Thunder upset the Grizzlies with 19 points, 5 rebounds, and 11 assists in a battle against Ja Morant on December 20th.</p>
<p>Franz Wagner made the most of an increased role in December, averaging 19.5 points, 5.1 rebounds, and 3.1 assist per game. Wagner erupted for 38 points, 7 rebounds, and&nbsp; against Giannis Antetokounmpo and the Milwaukee Bucks on December 28th</p>

<p>It was the versatile rookie forwards in Josh Giddey and Franz Wagner taking home Rookie of the Month for December.</p>
<p>Source: <a href="https://twitter.com/nbapr/status/1478441201955180544?s=21">NBA Communications</a></p>
<p>Josh Giddey shined in a breakout month with 11.8 points, 7.1 rebounds, and 6.7 assists per game. The 19 year-old helped the Thunder upset the Grizzlies with 19 points, 5 rebounds, and 11 assists in a battle against Ja Morant on December 20th.</p>
<p>Franz Wagner made the most of an increased role in December, averaging 19.5 points, 5.1 rebounds, and 3.1 assist per game. Wagner erupted for 38 points, 7 rebounds, and 3 assists against Giannis Antetokounmpo and the Milwaukee Bucks on December 28th.</p>
<p>Other nominees:&nbsp;</p>

<p>It was the versatile rookie forwards in Josh Giddey and Franz Wagner taking home Rookie of the Month for December.</p>
<p>Source: <a href="https://twitter.com/nbapr/status/1478441201955180544?s=21">NBA Communications</a></p>
<p>Josh Giddey shined in a breakout month with 11.8 points, 7.1 rebounds, and 6.7 assists per game. The 19 year-old helped the Thunder upset the Grizzlies with 19 points, 5 rebounds, and 11 assists in a battle against Ja Morant on December 20th.</p>
<p>Franz Wagner made the most of an increased role in December, averaging 19.5 points, 5.1 rebounds, and 3.1 assist per game. Wagner erupted for 38 points, 7 rebounds, and 3 assists against Giannis Antetokounmpo and the Milwaukee Bucks on December 28th.</p>
<p>Other nominees:&nbsp;</p>
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<div id="id__t2327g3ij58" class="css-901oao r-1fmj7o5 r-37j5jr r-1blvdjr r-16dba41 r-vrz42v r-bcqeeo r-bnwqim r-qvutc0" dir="auto" lang="en"><span class="css-901oao css-16my406 r-poiln3 r-bcqeeo r-qvutc0"><strong>West</strong>: Herbert Jones (NOP), Davion Mitchell (SAC) and Alperen Sengun (HOU) </span></div>
<div class="css-901oao r-1fmj7o5 r-37j5jr r-1blvdjr r-16dba41 r-vrz42v r-bcqeeo r-bnwqim r-qvutc0" dir="auto" lang="en">&nbsp;</div>
<div class="css-901oao r-1fmj7o5 r-37j5jr r-1blvdjr r-16dba41 r-vrz42v r-bcqeeo r-bnwqim r-qvutc0" dir="auto" lang="en"><span class="css-901oao css-16my406 r-poiln3 r-bcqeeo r-qvutc0"><strong>East</strong>: Scottie Barnes (TOR), Cade Cunningham (DET), Chris Duarte (IND), Evan Mobley (CLE) and &Ouml;mer Yurtseven (MIA)</span></div>
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<p>It was the versatile rookie forwards in Josh Giddey and Franz Wagner taking home Rookie of the Month for December.</p>
<p>Source: <a href="https://twitter.com/nbapr/status/1478441201955180544?s=21">NBA Communications</a></p>
<p>Josh Giddey shined in a breakout month with 11.8 points, 7.1 rebounds, and 6.7 assists per game. The 19 year-old helped the Thunder upset the Grizzlies with 19 points, 5 rebounds, and 11 assists in a battle against Ja Morant on December 20th.</p>
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<p>Franz Wagner made the most of an increased role in December, averaging 19.5 points, 5.1 rebounds, and 3.1 assist per game. Wagner erupted for 38 points, 7 rebounds, and 3 assists against Giannis Antetokounmpo and the Milwaukee Bucks on December 28th.</p>
<p>Other nominees:&nbsp;</p>
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<div id="id__t2327g3ij58" class="css-901oao r-1fmj7o5 r-37j5jr r-1blvdjr r-16dba41 r-vrz42v r-bcqeeo r-bnwqim r-qvutc0" dir="auto" lang="en"><span class="css-901oao css-16my406 r-poiln3 r-bcqeeo r-qvutc0"><strong>West</strong>: Herbert Jones (NOP), Davion Mitchell (SAC) and Alperen Sengun (HOU) </span></div>
<div class="css-901oao r-1fmj7o5 r-37j5jr r-1blvdjr r-16dba41 r-vrz42v r-bcqeeo r-bnwqim r-qvutc0" dir="auto" lang="en">&nbsp;</div>
<div class="css-901oao r-1fmj7o5 r-37j5jr r-1blvdjr r-16dba41 r-vrz42v r-bcqeeo r-bnwqim r-qvutc0" dir="auto" lang="en"><span class="css-901oao css-16my406 r-poiln3 r-bcqeeo r-qvutc0"><strong>East</strong>: Scottie Barnes (TOR), Cade Cunningham (DET), Chris Duarte (IND), Evan Mobley (CLE) and &Ouml;mer Yurtseven (MIA)</span></div>
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<p>It was the versatile rookie forwards in Josh Giddey and Franz Wagner taking home Rookie of the Month for December.</p>
<p>Source: <a href="https://twitter.com/nbapr/status/1478441201955180544?s=21">NBA Communications</a></p>
<p>Josh Giddey shined in a breakout month with 11.8 points, 7.1 rebounds, and 6.7 assists per game. The 19 year-old helped the Thunder upset the Grizzlies with 19 points, 5 rebounds, and 11 assists in a battle against Ja Morant on December 20th.</p>
<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-theme="dark">
<p dir="ltr" lang="en">This is a stupidly good sequence from Josh Giddey <a href="https://t.co/GMEz0qvOKx">pic.twitter.com/GMEz0qvOKx</a></p>
&mdash; Jackson Frank (@jackfrank_jjf) <a href="https://twitter.com/jackfrank_jjf/status/1478124706750361600?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 3, 2022</a></blockquote>
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<p>Franz Wagner made the most of an increased role in December, averaging 19.5 points, 5.1 rebounds, and 3.1 assist per game. Wagner erupted for 38 points, 7 rebounds, and 3 assists against Giannis Antetokounmpo and the Milwaukee Bucks on December 28th.</p>
<p>Other nominees:&nbsp;</p>
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<div id="id__t2327g3ij58" class="css-901oao r-1fmj7o5 r-37j5jr r-1blvdjr r-16dba41 r-vrz42v r-bcqeeo r-bnwqim r-qvutc0" dir="auto" lang="en"><span class="css-901oao css-16my406 r-poiln3 r-bcqeeo r-qvutc0"><strong>West</strong>: Herbert Jones (NOP), Davion Mitchell (SAC) and Alperen Sengun (HOU) </span></div>
<div class="css-901oao r-1fmj7o5 r-37j5jr r-1blvdjr r-16dba41 r-vrz42v r-bcqeeo r-bnwqim r-qvutc0" dir="auto" lang="en">&nbsp;</div>
<div class="css-901oao r-1fmj7o5 r-37j5jr r-1blvdjr r-16dba41 r-vrz42v r-bcqeeo r-bnwqim r-qvutc0" dir="auto" lang="en"><span class="css-901oao css-16my406 r-poiln3 r-bcqeeo r-qvutc0"><strong>East</strong>: Scottie Barnes (TOR), Cade Cunningham (DET), Chris Duarte (IND), Evan Mobley (CLE) and &Ouml;mer Yurtseven (MIA)</span></div>
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<p>It was the versatile rookie forwards in Josh Giddey and Franz Wagner taking home Rookie of the Month for December.</p>
<p>Source: <a href="https://twitter.com/nbapr/status/1478441201955180544?s=21">NBA Communications</a></p>
<p>Josh Giddey shined in a breakout month with 11.8 points, 7.1 rebounds, and 6.7 assists per game. The 19 year-old helped the Thunder upset the Grizzlies with 19 points, 5 rebounds, and 11 assists in a battle against Ja Morant on December 20th.</p>
<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-theme="dark">
<p dir="ltr" lang="en">This is a stupidly good sequence from Josh Giddey <a href="https://t.co/GMEz0qvOKx">pic.twitter.com/GMEz0qvOKx</a></p>
&mdash; Jackson Frank (@jackfrank_jjf) <a href="https://twitter.com/jackfrank_jjf/status/1478124706750361600?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 3, 2022</a></blockquote>
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<p>Franz Wagner made the most of an increased role in December, averaging 19.5 points, 5.1 rebounds, and 3.1 assist per game. Wagner erupted for 38 points, 7 rebounds, and 3 assists against Giannis Antetokounmpo and the Milwaukee Bucks on December 28th.</p>
<p>&nbsp;</p>
<p>Other nominees:&nbsp;</p>
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<div id="id__t2327g3ij58" class="css-901oao r-1fmj7o5 r-37j5jr r-1blvdjr r-16dba41 r-vrz42v r-bcqeeo r-bnwqim r-qvutc0" dir="auto" lang="en"><span class="css-901oao css-16my406 r-poiln3 r-bcqeeo r-qvutc0"><strong>West</strong>: Herbert Jones (NOP), Davion Mitchell (SAC) and Alperen Sengun (HOU) </span></div>
<div class="css-901oao r-1fmj7o5 r-37j5jr r-1blvdjr r-16dba41 r-vrz42v r-bcqeeo r-bnwqim r-qvutc0" dir="auto" lang="en">&nbsp;</div>
<div class="css-901oao r-1fmj7o5 r-37j5jr r-1blvdjr r-16dba41 r-vrz42v r-bcqeeo r-bnwqim r-qvutc0" dir="auto" lang="en"><span class="css-901oao css-16my406 r-poiln3 r-bcqeeo r-qvutc0"><strong>East</strong>: Scottie Barnes (TOR), Cade Cunningham (DET), Chris Duarte (IND), Evan Mobley (CLE) and &Ouml;mer Yurtseven (MIA)</span></div>
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<p>It was the versatile rookie forwards in Josh Giddey and Franz Wagner taking home Rookie of the Month for December.</p>
<p>Source: <a href="https://twitter.com/nbapr/status/1478441201955180544?s=21">NBA Communications</a></p>
<p>Josh Giddey shined in a breakout month with 11.8 points, 7.1 rebounds, and 6.7 assists per game. The 19 year-old helped the Thunder upset the Grizzlies with 19 points, 5 rebounds, and 11 assists in a battle against Ja Morant on December 20th.</p>
<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-theme="dark">
<p dir="ltr" lang="en">This is a stupidly good sequence from Josh Giddey <a href="https://t.co/GMEz0qvOKx">pic.twitter.com/GMEz0qvOKx</a></p>
&mdash; Jackson Frank (@jackfrank_jjf) <a href="https://twitter.com/jackfrank_jjf/status/1478124706750361600?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 3, 2022</a></blockquote>
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<p>Franz Wagner made the most of an increased role in December, averaging 19.5 points, 5.1 rebounds, and 3.1 assist per game. Wagner erupted for 38 points, 7 rebounds, and 3 assists against Giannis Antetokounmpo and the Milwaukee Bucks on December 28th.</p>
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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">You can see Franz Wagner's confidence growing in real time. Every game he busts out something new. Awesome to see <a href="https://t.co/i4O9tqYWsM">pic.twitter.com/i4O9tqYWsM</a></p>
&mdash; Draft Dummies (@DraftDummies) <a href="https://twitter.com/DraftDummies/status/1476729591939010561?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">December 31, 2021</a></blockquote>
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<p>Other nominees:&nbsp;</p>
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<div id="id__t2327g3ij58" class="css-901oao r-1fmj7o5 r-37j5jr r-1blvdjr r-16dba41 r-vrz42v r-bcqeeo r-bnwqim r-qvutc0" dir="auto" lang="en"><span class="css-901oao css-16my406 r-poiln3 r-bcqeeo r-qvutc0"><strong>West</strong>: Herbert Jones (NOP), Davion Mitchell (SAC) and Alperen Sengun (HOU) </span></div>
<div class="css-901oao r-1fmj7o5 r-37j5jr r-1blvdjr r-16dba41 r-vrz42v r-bcqeeo r-bnwqim r-qvutc0" dir="auto" lang="en">&nbsp;</div>
<div class="css-901oao r-1fmj7o5 r-37j5jr r-1blvdjr r-16dba41 r-vrz42v r-bcqeeo r-bnwqim r-qvutc0" dir="auto" lang="en"><span class="css-901oao css-16my406 r-poiln3 r-bcqeeo r-qvutc0"><strong>East</strong>: Scottie Barnes (TOR), Cade Cunningham (DET), Chris Duarte (IND), Evan Mobley (CLE) and &Ouml;mer Yurtseven (MIA)</span></div>
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<p>It was the versatile in Josh Giddey and Franz Wagner taking home Rookie of the Month for December.</p>
<p>Source: <a href="https://twitter.com/nbapr/status/1478441201955180544?s=21">NBA Communications</a></p>
<p>Josh Giddey shined in a breakout month with 11.8 points, 7.1 rebounds, and 6.7 assists per game. The 19 year-old helped the Thunder upset the Grizzlies with 19 points, 5 rebounds, and 11 assists in a battle against Ja Morant on December 20th.</p>
<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-theme="dark">
<p dir="ltr" lang="en">This is a stupidly good sequence from Josh Giddey <a href="https://t.co/GMEz0qvOKx">pic.twitter.com/GMEz0qvOKx</a></p>
&mdash; Jackson Frank (@jackfrank_jjf) <a href="https://twitter.com/jackfrank_jjf/status/1478124706750361600?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 3, 2022</a></blockquote>
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<p>Franz Wagner made the most of an increased role in December, averaging 19.5 points, 5.1 rebounds, and 3.1 assist per game. Wagner erupted for 38 points, 7 rebounds, and 3 assists against Giannis Antetokounmpo and the Milwaukee Bucks on December 28th.</p>
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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">You can see Franz Wagner's confidence growing in real time. Every game he busts out something new. Awesome to see <a href="https://t.co/i4O9tqYWsM">pic.twitter.com/i4O9tqYWsM</a></p>
&mdash; Draft Dummies (@DraftDummies) <a href="https://twitter.com/DraftDummies/status/1476729591939010561?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">December 31, 2021</a></blockquote>
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<p>Other nominees:&nbsp;</p>
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<div id="id__t2327g3ij58" class="css-901oao r-1fmj7o5 r-37j5jr r-1blvdjr r-16dba41 r-vrz42v r-bcqeeo r-bnwqim r-qvutc0" dir="auto" lang="en"><span class="css-901oao css-16my406 r-poiln3 r-bcqeeo r-qvutc0"><strong>West</strong>: Herbert Jones (NOP), Davion Mitchell (SAC) and Alperen Sengun (HOU) </span></div>
<div class="css-901oao r-1fmj7o5 r-37j5jr r-1blvdjr r-16dba41 r-vrz42v r-bcqeeo r-bnwqim r-qvutc0" dir="auto" lang="en">&nbsp;</div>
<div class="css-901oao r-1fmj7o5 r-37j5jr r-1blvdjr r-16dba41 r-vrz42v r-bcqeeo r-bnwqim r-qvutc0" dir="auto" lang="en"><span class="css-901oao css-16my406 r-poiln3 r-bcqeeo r-qvutc0"><strong>East</strong>: Scottie Barnes (TOR), Cade Cunningham (DET), Chris Duarte (IND), Evan Mobley (CLE) and &Ouml;mer Yurtseven (MIA)</span></div>
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<p>Josh Giddey and Franz Wagner took home NBA Rookie of the Month honors for December.</p>
<p>Source: <a href="https://twitter.com/nbapr/status/1478441201955180544?s=21">NBA Communications</a></p>
<p>Josh Giddey shined in a breakout month with 11.8 points, 7.1 rebounds, and 6.7 assists per game. The 19 year-old helped the Thunder upset the Grizzlies with 19 points, 5 rebounds, and 11 assists in a battle against Ja Morant on December 20th.</p>
<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-theme="dark">
<p dir="ltr" lang="en">This is a stupidly good sequence from Josh Giddey <a href="https://t.co/GMEz0qvOKx">pic.twitter.com/GMEz0qvOKx</a></p>
&mdash; Jackson Frank (@jackfrank_jjf) <a href="https://twitter.com/jackfrank_jjf/status/1478124706750361600?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 3, 2022</a></blockquote>
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<p>Franz Wagner made the most of an increased role in December, averaging 19.5 points, 5.1 rebounds, and 3.1 assist per game. Wagner erupted for 38 points, 7 rebounds, and 3 assists against Giannis Antetokounmpo and the Milwaukee Bucks on December 28th.</p>
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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">You can see Franz Wagner's confidence growing in real time. Every game he busts out something new. Awesome to see <a href="https://t.co/i4O9tqYWsM">pic.twitter.com/i4O9tqYWsM</a></p>
&mdash; Draft Dummies (@DraftDummies) <a href="https://twitter.com/DraftDummies/status/1476729591939010561?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">December 31, 2021</a></blockquote>
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<p>Other nominees:&nbsp;</p>
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<div id="id__t2327g3ij58" class="css-901oao r-1fmj7o5 r-37j5jr r-1blvdjr r-16dba41 r-vrz42v r-bcqeeo r-bnwqim r-qvutc0" dir="auto" lang="en"><span class="css-901oao css-16my406 r-poiln3 r-bcqeeo r-qvutc0"><strong>West</strong>: Herbert Jones (NOP), Davion Mitchell (SAC) and Alperen Sengun (HOU) </span></div>
<div class="css-901oao r-1fmj7o5 r-37j5jr r-1blvdjr r-16dba41 r-vrz42v r-bcqeeo r-bnwqim r-qvutc0" dir="auto" lang="en">&nbsp;</div>
<div class="css-901oao r-1fmj7o5 r-37j5jr r-1blvdjr r-16dba41 r-vrz42v r-bcqeeo r-bnwqim r-qvutc0" dir="auto" lang="en"><span class="css-901oao css-16my406 r-poiln3 r-bcqeeo r-qvutc0"><strong>East</strong>: Scottie Barnes (TOR), Cade Cunningham (DET), Chris Duarte (IND), Evan Mobley (CLE) and &Ouml;mer Yurtseven (MIA)</span></div>
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It was the versatile rookie forwards in Josh Giddey and Franz Wagner taking home Rookie of the Month for December.

Josh Giddey, Franz Wagner named Rookies of the Month for December

<p>The Raptors will not sell tickets to fans for the next three weeks.</p>
<p>Source: NBC Sports</p>

<p>The Raptors will not sell tickets to fans for the next three weeks.</p>
<p>Source: <a href="https://nba.nbcsports.com/2021/12/31/raptors-to-play-games-without-any-tickets-sold-to-fans-for-next-three-weeks/">NBC Sports</a></p>
<p><strong>ANALYSIS:&nbsp;</strong>The Raptors have been without fans for the last several games, and will continue to be for the next few weeks.</p>
<p>With a spike of Omicron cases, the</p>

<p>The Raptors will not sell tickets to fans for the next three weeks.</p>
<p>Source: <a href="https://nba.nbcsports.com/2021/12/31/raptors-to-play-games-without-any-tickets-sold-to-fans-for-next-three-weeks/">NBC Sports</a></p>
<p><strong>ANALYSIS:&nbsp;</strong>The Raptors have been without fans for the last several games, and will continue to be for the next few weeks.</p>
<p>With a spike of COVID-19 cases, they would rather play it safe</p>

<p>The Raptors will not sell tickets to fans for the next three weeks.</p>
<p>Source: <a href="https://nba.nbcsports.com/2021/12/31/raptors-to-play-games-without-any-tickets-sold-to-fans-for-next-three-weeks/">NBC Sports</a></p>
<p><strong>ANALYSIS:&nbsp;</strong>The Raptors have been without fans for the last several games, and will continue to be for the next few weeks.</p>
<p>With a spike of COVID-19 cases, the organization would like to ta</p>

<p>The Raptors will not sell tickets to fans for the next three weeks.</p>
<p>Source: <a href="https://nba.nbcsports.com/2021/12/31/raptors-to-play-games-without-any-tickets-sold-to-fans-for-next-three-weeks/">NBC Sports</a></p>
<p><strong>ANALYSIS:&nbsp;</strong>The Raptors have been without fans for the last several games, and will continue to be for the next few weeks.</p>
<p>The organization is taking these measures in response to the recent spike of COVID-19 cases.</p>

The Raptors will not sell tickets to fans for the next three weeks.

Raptors to play without fans for next three weeks

<p>Monty Williams has cleared COVID-19 protocols and will join the team&nbsp;</p>

<p>Monty Williams has cleared COVID-19 protocols and will join the Suns in New Orleans tonight.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Monty Williams has cleared COVID-19 protocols and will join the Suns in New Orleans tonight.</p>
<p>Source: Adrian Wojnarowski/ESPN&nbsp;</p>

<p>Monty Williams has cleared COVID-19 protocols and will join the Suns in New Orleans tonight.</p>
<p>Source: <a href="https://twitter.com/wojespn/status/1478386881943453696?s=21">Adrian Wojnarowski/ESPN&nbsp;</a></p>

<p>Monty Williams has cleared COVID-19 protocols and will join the Suns in New Orleans tonight.</p>
<p>Source: <a href="https://twitter.com/wojespn/status/1478386881943453696?s=21">Adrian Wojnarowski/ESPN</a></p>
<p><strong>ANALYSIS:&nbsp;</strong></p>

<p>Monty Williams has cleared COVID-19 protocols and will join the Suns in New Orleans tonight.</p>
<p>Source: <a href="https://twitter.com/wojespn/status/1478386881943453696?s=21">Adrian Wojnarowski/ESPN</a></p>
<p><strong>ANALYSIS:&nbsp;</strong>Williams has missed the Suns last four games, in which they went</p>

<p>Monty Williams has cleared COVID-19 protocols and will join the Suns in New Orleans tonight.</p>
<p>Source: <a href="https://twitter.com/wojespn/status/1478386881943453696?s=21">Adrian Wojnarowski/ESPN</a></p>
<p><strong>ANALYSIS:&nbsp;</strong>Williams has missed the Suns last four games, in which they went 2-2.</p>
<p>The Suns sit at a 28-8 record, 2nd best in the NBA.</p>

Monty Williams has cleared COVID-19 protocols and will join the Suns in New Orleans tonight.

Monty Williams clears COVID-19 Protocols

<p>Source: James L. Edwards III/The Athletic</p>

<p>&nbsp;</p>
<p>Source: <a href="https://theathletic.com/3047385/2022/01/03/pistons-trade-deadline-primer-part-1-who-is-most-likely-to-be-traded-to-who-for-what/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">James L. Edwards III/The Athletic</a></p>

<p>Teams with championship aspirations are routinely calling Detroit about Jerami Grant&rsquo;s services, sources tell <em>The Athletic</em>.</p>
<p>Source: <a href="https://theathletic.com/3047385/2022/01/03/pistons-trade-deadline-primer-part-1-who-is-most-likely-to-be-traded-to-who-for-what/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">James L. Edwards III/The Athletic</a></p>
<p><strong>ANALYSIS:&nbsp;</strong>Grant&nbsp;</p>

<p>Teams with championship aspirations are routinely calling Detroit about Jerami Grant&rsquo;s services, sources tell <em>The Athletic</em>.</p>
<p>Source: <a href="https://theathletic.com/3047385/2022/01/03/pistons-trade-deadline-primer-part-1-who-is-most-likely-to-be-traded-to-who-for-what/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">James L. Edwards III/The Athletic</a></p>
<p><strong>ANALYSIS:&nbsp;</strong>Grant has been out for nearly a month due to a thumb injury&nbsp;</p>

<p>Teams with championship aspirations are routinely calling Detroit about Jerami Grant&rsquo;s services, sources tell <em>The Athletic</em>.</p>
<p>Source: <a href="https://theathletic.com/3047385/2022/01/03/pistons-trade-deadline-primer-part-1-who-is-most-likely-to-be-traded-to-who-for-what/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">James L. Edwards III/The Athletic</a></p>
<p><strong>ANALYSIS:&nbsp;</strong>Grant has been out for nearly a month due to a thumb injury with no clear timetable for his return. The&nbsp;</p>

<p>Teams with championship aspirations are routinely calling Detroit about Jerami Grant&rsquo;s services, sources tell <em>The Athletic</em>.</p>
<p>Source: <a href="https://theathletic.com/3047385/2022/01/03/pistons-trade-deadline-primer-part-1-who-is-most-likely-to-be-traded-to-who-for-what/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">James L. Edwards III/The Athletic</a></p>
<p><strong>ANALYSIS:&nbsp;</strong>Grant has been out for nearly a month due to a thumb injury with no clear timetable for his return. The 27-year-old&nbsp;</p>

<p>Teams with championship aspirations are routinely calling Detroit about Jerami Grant&rsquo;s services, sources tell <em>The Athletic</em>.</p>
<p>Source: <a href="https://theathletic.com/3047385/2022/01/03/pistons-trade-deadline-primer-part-1-who-is-most-likely-to-be-traded-to-who-for-what/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">James L. Edwards III/The Athletic</a></p>
<p><strong>ANALYSIS:&nbsp;</strong>Grant has been out for nearly a month due to a thumb injury with no clear timetable for his return. The 27-year-old emerged as a leading option in his first season with the Pistons last year after years as a solid two-way player in Denver. Grant was averaging 20.3&nbsp;</p>

<p>Teams with championship aspirations are routinely calling Detroit about Jerami Grant&rsquo;s services, sources tell <em>The Athletic</em>.</p>
<p>Source: <a href="https://theathletic.com/3047385/2022/01/03/pistons-trade-deadline-primer-part-1-who-is-most-likely-to-be-traded-to-who-for-what/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">James L. Edwards III/The Athletic</a></p>
<p><strong>ANALYSIS:&nbsp;</strong>Grant has been out for nearly a month due to a thumb injury with no clear timetable for his return. The 27-year-old emerged as a leading option in his first season with the Pistons last year after years as a solid two-way player in Denver. Grant was averaging 20.1 points and 4.8 rebounds per game this season prior to his injury.</p>
<p>Additionally, Edwards floated a hypothetical deal the Pistons could make with the Chicago Bulls that involved getting back Patrick Williams. Edwards did report that the Pistons were initially high on Williams back in 2020 before he was taken fourth overall in the NBA Draft.</p>

Grant was averaging 20.1 points and 4.8 rebounds per game this season prior to his thumb injury.