Two-time All-Star Isaiah Thomas has signed in the NBA G League and will play in the G League Showcase (Dec. 19-22) in Las Vegas, sources tell @TheAthletic @Stadium. Thomas is on the NBA comeback trail.
Source: <a href="https://twitter.com/ShamsCharania/status/1469819195194068999" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Shams Charania of The Athletic (Twitter)</a>
ANALYSIS: Charania added that Isaiah Thomas has signed with the Denver Nuggets&rsquo; NBA G League affiliate, the Grand Rapids Gold, sources tell @TheAthletic @Stadium. Jason Terry, who is close with Thomas, is head coach of Grand Rapids and will coach IT in the G League Showcase beginning Sunday.

Two-time All-Star Isaiah Thomas has signed in the NBA G League and will play in the G League Showcase (Dec. 19-22) in Las Vegas, sources tell @TheAthletic @Stadium. Thomas is on the NBA comeback trail.
Source: <a href="https://twitter.com/ShamsCharania/status/1469819195194068999" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Shams Charania of The Athletic (Twitter)</a>
ANALYSIS: Charania added that Isaiah Thomas has signed with the Denver Nuggets&rsquo; NBA G League affiliate, the Grand Rapids Gold and Jason Terry, who is close with Thomas, is head coach of Grand Rapids and will coach IT in the G League Showcase beginning Sunday.

Two-time All-Star Isaiah Thomas has signed in the NBA G League and will play in the G League Showcase (Dec. 19-22) in Las Vegas, sources tell @TheAthletic @Stadium. Thomas is on the NBA comeback trail.
Source: <a href="https://twitter.com/ShamsCharania/status/1469819195194068999" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Shams Charania of The Athletic (Twitter)</a>
ANALYSIS: Charania added that Isaiah Thomas has signed with the Denver Nuggets&rsquo; NBA G League affiliate, the Grand Rapids Gold and Jason Terry, who is close with Thomas, is head coach of Grand Rapids and will coach IT in the G League Showcase beginning Sunday.
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Two-time All-Star Isaiah Thomas has signed in the NBA G League and will play in the G League Showcase (Dec. 19-22) in Las Vegas, sources tell @TheAthletic @Stadium. Thomas is on the NBA comeback trail.
Source: <a href="https://twitter.com/ShamsCharania/status/1469819195194068999" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Shams Charania of The Athletic (Twitter)</a>
ANALYSIS: Charania added that Isaiah Thomas has signed with the Denver Nuggets&rsquo; NBA G League affiliate, the Grand Rapids Gold and Jason Terry, who is close with Thomas, is head coach of Grand Rapids and will coach IT in the G League Showcase beginning Sunday.
Thomas played three games with the Pelicans last year on a 10-day contract and will look

Two-time All-Star Isaiah Thomas has signed in the NBA G League and will play in the G League Showcase (Dec. 19-22) in Las Vegas, sources tell @TheAthletic @Stadium. Thomas is on the NBA comeback trail.
Source: <a href="https://twitter.com/ShamsCharania/status/1469819195194068999" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Shams Charania of The Athletic (Twitter)</a>
ANALYSIS: Charania added that Isaiah Thomas has signed with the Denver Nuggets&rsquo; NBA G League affiliate, the Grand Rapids Gold and Jason Terry, who is close with Thomas, is head coach of Grand Rapids and will coach IT in the G League Showcase beginning Sunday.
Thomas played three games with the Pelicans last year on a 10-day contract and will look to

Two-time All-Star Isaiah Thomas has signed in the NBA G League and will play in the G League Showcase (Dec. 19-22) in Las Vegas, sources tell @TheAthletic @Stadium. Thomas is on the NBA comeback trail.
Source: <a href="https://twitter.com/ShamsCharania/status/1469819195194068999" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Shams Charania of The Athletic (Twitter)</a>
ANALYSIS: Charania added that Isaiah Thomas has signed with the Denver Nuggets&rsquo; NBA G League affiliate, the Grand Rapids Gold and Jason Terry, who is close with Thomas, is head coach of Grand Rapids and will coach IT in the G League Showcase beginning Sunday.
Thomas played three games with the Pelicans last year on a 10-day contract

Two-time All-Star Isaiah Thomas has signed in the NBA G League and will play in the G League Showcase (Dec. 19-22) in Las Vegas, sources tell @TheAthletic @Stadium. Thomas is on the NBA comeback trail.
Source: <a href="https://twitter.com/ShamsCharania/status/1469819195194068999" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Shams Charania of The Athletic (Twitter)</a>
ANALYSIS: Charania added that Isaiah Thomas has signed with the Denver Nuggets&rsquo; NBA G League affiliate, the Grand Rapids Gold and Jason Terry, who is close with Thomas, is head coach of Grand Rapids and will coach IT in the G League Showcase beginning Sunday.
Thomas played three games with the Pelicans last year on a 10-day contract.

Two-time All-Star Isaiah Thomas has signed in the NBA G League and will play in the G League Showcase (Dec. 19-22) in Las Vegas, sources tell @TheAthletic @Stadium. Thomas is on the NBA comeback trail.
Source: <a href="https://twitter.com/ShamsCharania/status/1469819195194068999" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Shams Charania of The Athletic (Twitter)</a>
ANALYSIS: Charania added that Isaiah Thomas has signed with the Denver Nuggets&rsquo; NBA G League affiliate, the Grand Rapids Gold and Jason Terry, who is close with Thomas, is head coach of Grand Rapids and will coach IT in the G League Showcase beginning Sunday.
Thomas played three games with the Pelicans last year on a 10-day contract and will

Two-time All-Star Isaiah Thomas has signed in the NBA G League and will play in the G League Showcase (Dec. 19-22) in Las Vegas, sources tell @TheAthletic @Stadium. Thomas is on the NBA comeback trail.
Source: <a href="https://twitter.com/ShamsCharania/status/1469819195194068999" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Shams Charania of The Athletic (Twitter)</a>
ANALYSIS: Charania added that Isaiah Thomas has signed with the Denver Nuggets&rsquo; NBA G League affiliate, the Grand Rapids Gold and Jason Terry, who is close with Thomas, is head coach of Grand Rapids and will coach IT in the G League Showcase beginning Sunday.
Thomas played three games with the Pelicans last year on a 10-day contract and w

Isaiah Thomas has signed a deal with the Denver Nuggets G League affiliate and is on the comeback trail.

Isaiah Thomas signs with Denver Nuggets G League affiliate

Mavs star Luka Dončić is expected to miss multiple games due to persistent left ankle soreness that has already ruled him out tonight in Oklahoma City, league sources say.
A precise timetable is still being determined, sources say, as Dallas enters a Sunday/Monday back-to-back.
Source: <a href="https://twitter.com/TheSteinLine/status/1470145747018473476">Marc Stein (Twitter)</a>
ANALYSIS:

Mavs star Luka Dončić is expected to miss multiple games due to persistent left ankle soreness that has already ruled him out tonight in Oklahoma City, league sources say.
A precise timetable is still being determined, sources say, as Dallas enters a Sunday/Monday back-to-back.
Source: <a href="https://twitter.com/TheSteinLine/status/1470145747018473476">Marc Stein (Twitter)</a>
ANALYSIS: Via Marc Stein, Doncic said he 'probably' shouldn't have played in the fourth quarter of

Mavs star Luka Dončić is expected to miss multiple games due to persistent left ankle soreness that has already ruled him out tonight in Oklahoma City, league sources say.
A precise timetable is still being determined, sources say, as Dallas enters a Sunday/Monday back-to-back.
Source: <a href="https://twitter.com/TheSteinLine/status/1470145747018473476">Marc Stein (Twitter)</a>
ANALYSIS: Via Marc Stein, Doncic said he 'probably' shouldn't have played in the fourth quarter of the Mavericks loss to Indiana on Friday, here is the full quote from Doncic:
"Dončić tonight misses his fifth game of the season for 12-13 Dallas after saying Friday that "I probably shouldn't have played in the fourth" quarter of a loss in Indy. "I wasn't feeling very good but I tried to be out there," he said."

Mavs star Luka Dončić is expected to miss multiple games due to persistent left ankle soreness that has already ruled him out tonight in Oklahoma City, league sources say.
A precise timetable is still being determined, sources say, as Dallas enters a Sunday/Monday back-to-back.
Source: <a href="https://twitter.com/TheSteinLine/status/1470145747018473476">Marc Stein (Twitter)</a>
ANALYSIS: Via Marc Stein, Doncic said he 'probably' shouldn't have played in the fourth quarter of the Mavericks loss to Indiana on Friday, here is the full quote from Doncic:
"I probably shouldn't have played in the fourth" quarter of a loss in Indy. "I wasn't feeling very good but I tried to be out there," he said."

Mavs star Luka Dončić is expected to miss multiple games due to persistent left ankle soreness that has already ruled him out tonight in Oklahoma City, league sources say.
A precise timetable is still being determined, sources say, as Dallas enters a Sunday/Monday back-to-back.
Source: <a href="https://twitter.com/TheSteinLine/status/1470145747018473476">Marc Stein (Twitter)</a>
ANALYSIS: Via Marc Stein, Doncic said he 'probably' shouldn't have played in the fourth quarter of the Mavericks loss to Indiana on Friday, here is the full quote from Doncic:
"I probably shouldn't have played in the fourth" quarter of a loss in Indy. "I wasn't feeling very good but I tried to be out there."

Mavs star Luka Dončić is expected to miss multiple games due to persistent left ankle soreness that has already ruled him out tonight in Oklahoma City, league sources say.
A precise timetable is still being determined, sources say, as Dallas enters a Sunday/Monday back-to-back.
Source: <a href="https://twitter.com/TheSteinLine/status/1470145747018473476">Marc Stein (Twitter)</a>
ANALYSIS: Via Marc Stein, Doncic said he 'probably' shouldn't have played in the fourth quarter of the Mavericks loss to Indiana on Friday, here is the full quote from Doncic:
"I probably shouldn't have played in the fourth" quarter of a loss in Indy. "I wasn't feeling very good but I tried to be out there."
&nbsp;

Mavs star Luka Dončić is expected to miss multiple games due to persistent left ankle soreness that has already ruled him out tonight in Oklahoma City, league sources say.
A precise timetable is still being determined, sources say, as Dallas enters a Sunday/Monday back-to-back.
Source: <a href="https://twitter.com/TheSteinLine/status/1470145747018473476">Marc Stein (Twitter)</a>
ANALYSIS: Via Marc Stein, Doncic said he 'probably' shouldn't have played in the fourth quarter of the Mavericks loss to Indiana on Friday, here is the full quote from Doncic:
"I probably shouldn't have played in the fourth" quarter of a loss in Indy. "I wasn't feeling very good but I tried to be out there."
The Mavericks will try to stay afloat with their star point-guard sidelined.

Mavs star Luka Dončić is expected to miss multiple games due to persistent left ankle soreness that has already ruled him out tonight in Oklahoma City, league sources say.
A precise timetable is still being determined, sources say, as Dallas enters a Sunday/Monday back-to-back.
Source: <a href="https://twitter.com/TheSteinLine/status/1470145747018473476">Marc Stein (Twitter)</a>
ANALYSIS: Via Marc Stein, Doncic said he 'probably' shouldn't have played in the fourth quarter of the Mavericks loss to Indiana on Friday, here is the full quote from Doncic:
"I probably shouldn't have played in the fourth" quarter of a loss in Indy. "I wasn't feeling very good but I tried to be out there."
The Mavericks will try to stay afloat with their star point-guard sidelined

Mavs star Luka Dončić is expected to miss multiple games due to persistent left ankle soreness that has already ruled him out tonight in Oklahoma City, league sources say.
A precise timetable is still being determined, sources say, as Dallas enters a Sunday/Monday back-to-back.
Source: <a href="https://twitter.com/TheSteinLine/status/1470145747018473476">Marc Stein (Twitter)</a>
ANALYSIS: Via Marc Stein, Doncic said he 'probably' shouldn't have played in the fourth quarter of the Mavericks loss to Indiana on Friday, here is the full quote from Doncic:
"I probably shouldn't have played in the fourth" quarter of a loss in Indy. "I wasn't feeling very good but I tried to be out there."
The Mavericks will try to stay afloat in the Western Conference standings with their star point-guard sidelined

Mavs star Luka Dončić is expected to miss multiple games due to persistent left ankle soreness that has already ruled him out tonight in Oklahoma City, league sources say.
A precise timetable is still being determined, sources say, as Dallas enters a Sunday/Monday back-to-back.
Source: <a href="https://twitter.com/TheSteinLine/status/1470145747018473476">Marc Stein (Twitter)</a>
ANALYSIS: Via Marc Stein, Doncic said he 'probably' shouldn't have played in the fourth quarter of the Mavericks loss to Indiana on Friday, here is the full quote from Doncic:
"I probably shouldn't have played in the fourth" quarter of a loss in Indy. "I wasn't feeling very good but I tried to be out there."
The Mavericks will try to stay afloat in the Western Conference with their star point-guard sidelined for an undertermined amount of games.

According to Marc Stein, Mavs' Luka Doncic (ankle) is expected to miss multiple games.

Luka Doncic (ankle) expected to miss multiple games

Knicks&lsquo; RJ Barrett has entered health and safety protocols and is out today vs. Bucks.
Source: <a href="https://twitter.com/ShamsCharania/status/1470028119402762241" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Shams Charania of The Athletic (Twitter)</a>

Knicks&lsquo; RJ Barrett has entered health and safety protocols and is out today vs. Bucks.
Source: <a href="https://twitter.com/ShamsCharania/status/1470028119402762241" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Shams Charania of The Athletic (Twitter)</a>
ANALYSIS:

Knicks&lsquo; RJ Barrett has entered health and safety protocols and is out today vs. Bucks.
Source: <a href="https://twitter.com/ShamsCharania/status/1470028119402762241" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Shams Charania of The Athletic (Twitter)</a>
ANALYSIS: The league has seen an uptick in positive COVID-19 cases throughuot the league and Barrett becomes the latest player to enter the protocols.

Knicks&lsquo; RJ Barrett has entered health and safety protocols and is out today vs. Bucks.
Source: <a href="https://twitter.com/ShamsCharania/status/1470028119402762241" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Shams Charania of The Athletic (Twitter)</a>
ANALYSIS: The league has seen an uptick in positive COVID-19 cases throughuot the league and Barrett becomes the latest player to enter the protocols. Barrett will need to register two negative tests within a 24-hour period or

Knicks&lsquo; RJ Barrett has entered health and safety protocols and is out today vs. Bucks.
Source: <a href="https://twitter.com/ShamsCharania/status/1470028119402762241" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Shams Charania of The Athletic (Twitter)</a>
ANALYSIS: The league has seen an uptick in positive COVID-19 cases throughuot the league and Barrett becomes the latest player to enter the protocols. Barrett will need to register two negative tests within a 24-hour period or miss at least 10 days before rejoining the team.

According to The Athletic, Knicks' RJ Barrett has entered the league's health/safety protocols.

Knicks' RJ Barrett enters health/safety protocols

Detroit Pistons forward Jerami Grant has suffered torn ligaments in his right thumb and will be out indefinitely, sources tell me and @JLEdwardsIII. 
Source: <a href="https://twitter.com/ShamsCharania/status/1469856230701207558" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Shams Charania of The Athletic (Twitter)</a>
ANALYSIS: Jerami Grant is averaging 20.1 points and 4.8 rebounds in over 33 minutes per game

Detroit Pistons forward Jerami Grant has suffered torn ligaments in his right thumb and will be out indefinitely, sources tell me and @JLEdwardsIII. 
Source: <a href="https://twitter.com/ShamsCharania/status/1469856230701207558" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Shams Charania of The Athletic (Twitter)</a>
ANALYSIS: Jerami Grant is averaging 20.1 points and 4.8 rebounds in over 33 minutes per game this season

Detroit Pistons forward Jerami Grant has suffered torn ligaments in his right thumb and will be out indefinitely, sources tell me and @JLEdwardsIII. 
Source: <a href="https://twitter.com/ShamsCharania/status/1469856230701207558" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Shams Charania of The Athletic (Twitter)</a>
ANALYSIS: Jerami Grant is averaging 20.1 points and 4.8 rebounds in over 33 minutes per game for Detroit this season

Detroit Pistons forward Jerami Grant has suffered torn ligaments in his right thumb and will be out indefinitely, sources tell me and @JLEdwardsIII. 
Source: <a href="https://twitter.com/ShamsCharania/status/1469856230701207558" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Shams Charania of The Athletic (Twitter)</a>
ANALYSIS: Jerami Grant is averaging 20.1 points and 4.8 rebounds in over 33 minutes per game for Detroit this season and the

Detroit Pistons forward Jerami Grant has suffered torn ligaments in his right thumb and will be out indefinitely, sources tell me and @JLEdwardsIII. 
Source: <a href="https://twitter.com/ShamsCharania/status/1469856230701207558" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Shams Charania of The Athletic (Twitter)</a>
ANALYSIS: Jerami Grant is averaging 20.1 points and 4.8 rebounds in over 33 minutes per game for Detroit this season and the Pistons

Detroit Pistons forward Jerami Grant has suffered torn ligaments in his right thumb and will be out indefinitely, sources tell me and @JLEdwardsIII. 
Source: <a href="https://twitter.com/ShamsCharania/status/1469856230701207558" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Shams Charania of The Athletic (Twitter)</a>
ANALYSIS: Jerami Grant is averaging 20.1 points and 4.8 rebounds in over 33 minutes per game for Detroit this season and the Pistons will

Detroit Pistons forward Jerami Grant has suffered torn ligaments in his right thumb and will be out indefinitely, sources tell me and @JLEdwardsIII. 
Source: <a href="https://twitter.com/ShamsCharania/status/1469856230701207558" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Shams Charania of The Athletic (Twitter)</a>
ANALYSIS: Jerami Grant is averaging 20.1 points and 4.8 rebounds in over 33 minutes per game for Detroit this season.

Detroit Pistons forward Jerami Grant has suffered torn ligaments in his right thumb and will be out indefinitely, sources tell me and @JLEdwardsIII. 
Source: <a href="https://twitter.com/ShamsCharania/status/1469856230701207558" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Shams Charania of The Athletic (Twitter)</a>
ANALYSIS: Jerami Grant is averaging 20.1 points and 4.8 rebounds in over 33 minutes per game for Detroit this season. The Pistons currently sit last in the Eastern Conference standings with a 4-21 record.

Detroit Pistons forward Jerami Grant has suffered torn ligaments in his right thumb and will be out indefinitely, sources tell me and @JLEdwardsIII.
Source: <a href="https://twitter.com/ShamsCharania/status/1469856230701207558" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Shams Charania of The Athletic (Twitter)</a>
ANALYSIS: Jerami Grant is averaging 20.1 points and 4.8 rebounds in over 33 minutes per game for Detroit this season. Charania added that Grant Pistons&rsquo; Jerami Grant will be re-evaluated in six weeks.

Detroit Pistons forward Jerami Grant has suffered torn ligaments in his right thumb and will be out indefinitely, sources tell me and @JLEdwardsIII.
Source: <a href="https://twitter.com/ShamsCharania/status/1469856230701207558" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Shams Charania of The Athletic (Twitter)</a>
ANALYSIS: Jerami Grant is averaging 20.1 points and 4.8 rebounds in over 33 minutes per game for Detroit this season. Charania added that Grant will be re-evaluated in six weeks.

According to The Athletic, Pistons forward Jerami Grant will be out indefinitely due to a torn ligament in his right thumb.

Pistons forward Jerami Grant suffers torn ligament in thumb, out indefinitely

Mavericks say Luka Dončić (left ankle soreness) will miss his fifth game of the season Sunday at Oklahoma City.&nbsp;
Source: <a href="https://twitter.com/TheSteinLine/status/1469784580353892356" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Marc Stein (Twitter)</a>
ANALYSIS:

Mavericks say Luka Dončić (left ankle soreness) will miss his fifth game of the season Sunday at Oklahoma City.&nbsp;
Source: <a href="https://twitter.com/TheSteinLine/status/1469784580353892356" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Marc Stein (Twitter)</a>
ANALYSIS: Luka Doncic has been battling a left ankle and knee injury since going down

Mavericks say Luka Dončić (left ankle soreness) will miss his fifth game of the season Sunday at Oklahoma City.&nbsp;
Source: <a href="https://twitter.com/TheSteinLine/status/1469784580353892356" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Marc Stein (Twitter)</a>
ANALYSIS: Luka Doncic has been battling a left ankle and knee injury for a couple weeks now

Mavericks say Luka Dončić (left ankle soreness) will miss his fifth game of the season Sunday at Oklahoma City.&nbsp;
Source: <a href="https://twitter.com/TheSteinLine/status/1469784580353892356" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Marc Stein (Twitter)</a>
ANALYSIS: Luka Doncic has been battling a left ankle injury for a couple weeks now

Mavericks say Luka Dončić (left ankle soreness) will miss his fifth game of the season Sunday at Oklahoma City.&nbsp;
Source: <a href="https://twitter.com/TheSteinLine/status/1469784580353892356" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Marc Stein (Twitter)</a>
ANALYSIS: Luka Doncic has been battling a left ankle injury for a couple weeks now and continues to be

Mavericks say Luka Dončić (left ankle soreness) will miss his fifth game of the season Sunday at Oklahoma City.&nbsp;
Source: <a href="https://twitter.com/TheSteinLine/status/1469784580353892356" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Marc Stein (Twitter)</a>
ANALYSIS: Luka Doncic has been battling a left ankle injury for a couple weeks now and continues to be listed as day-to-day for each Mavs game. With Doncic set to miss his fifth game of the season, expect Brunson

Mavericks say Luka Dončić (left ankle soreness) will miss his fifth game of the season Sunday at Oklahoma City.&nbsp;
Source: <a href="https://twitter.com/TheSteinLine/status/1469784580353892356" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Marc Stein (Twitter)</a>
ANALYSIS: Luka Doncic has been battling a left ankle injury for a couple weeks now and continues to be listed as day-to-day for each Mavs game. With Doncic set to miss his fifth game of the season, expect Jalen Brunson, Frank N

Mavericks say Luka Dončić (left ankle soreness) will miss his fifth game of the season Sunday at Oklahoma City.&nbsp;
Source: <a href="https://twitter.com/TheSteinLine/status/1469784580353892356" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Marc Stein (Twitter)</a>
ANALYSIS: Luka Doncic has been battling a left ankle injury for a couple weeks now and continues to be listed as day-to-day for each Mavs game. With Doncic set to miss his fifth game of the season, expect Jalen Brunson, Frank Ntilinka, and Trey Burke to all see increased run.

Mavericks say Luka Dončić (left ankle soreness) will miss his fifth game of the season Sunday at Oklahoma City.&nbsp;
Source: <a href="https://twitter.com/TheSteinLine/status/1469784580353892356" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Marc Stein (Twitter)</a>
ANALYSIS: Luka Doncic has been battling a left ankle injury for a couple weeks now and continues to be listed as day-to-day for each Mavs game. With Doncic set to miss his fifth game of the season, expect Jalen Brunson, Frank Ntilikina, and Trey Burke to all see increased run.

Mavericks say Luka Dončić (left ankle soreness) will miss his fifth game of the season Sunday at Oklahoma City.&nbsp;
Source: <a href="https://twitter.com/TheSteinLine/status/1469784580353892356" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Marc Stein (Twitter)</a>
ANALYSIS: Luka Doncic has been battling a left ankle injury for a couple weeks now and continues to be listed as day-to-day for each Mavs game. With Doncic set to miss his fifth game of the season, expect Jalen Brunson, Frank Ntilikina, and Trey Burke to all see increased run.

Luka Doncic (ankle) will miss his fifth game of the season and is listed as out for Sunday's game vs. Oklahoma City.

Luka Doncic (ankle) will miss 5th game of season, out Sunday vs. OKC

The Nets say they will rest James Harden in Detroit on Sunday.
Source: <a href="https://twitter.com/TheSteinLine/status/1469774247589552130" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Marc Stein (Twitter)</a>

The Nets say they will rest James Harden in Detroit on Sunday.
Source: <a href="https://twitter.com/TheSteinLine/status/1469774247589552130" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Marc Stein (Twitter)</a>
ANALYSIS:

The Nets say they will rest James Harden in Detroit on Sunday.
Source: <a href="https://twitter.com/TheSteinLine/status/1469774247589552130" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Marc Stein (Twitter)</a>
ANALYSIS: The Net's don't have a back-to-back set on Sunday

The Nets say they will rest James Harden in Detroit on Sunday.
Source: <a href="https://twitter.com/TheSteinLine/status/1469774247589552130" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Marc Stein (Twitter)</a>
ANALYSIS: The Net's don't have a back-to-back set on Sunday, but will choose to give their

The Nets say they will rest James Harden in Detroit on Sunday.
Source: <a href="https://twitter.com/TheSteinLine/status/1469774247589552130" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Marc Stein (Twitter)</a>
ANALYSIS: The Net's don't have a back-to-back set on Sunday, but will choose to give their All-Star point guard the night off vs. a struggling Detroit team.

The Nets say they will rest James Harden in Detroit on Sunday.
Source: <a href="https://twitter.com/TheSteinLine/status/1469774247589552130" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Marc Stein (Twitter)</a>
ANALYSIS: The Net's don't have a back-to-back set on Sunday, but will choose to give their All-Star point guard the night off vs. a struggling Detroit team that has lost 11 in a row.

The Nets say they will rest James Harden in Detroit on Sunday.
Source: <a href="https://twitter.com/TheSteinLine/status/1469774247589552130" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Marc Stein (Twitter)</a>
ANALYSIS: The Net's don't have a back-to-back set on Sunday, but will choose to give their All-Star point guard the night off vs. a struggling Detroit team that has lost 11 in a row. Harden should be back in action

The Nets say they will rest James Harden in Detroit on Sunday.
Source: <a href="https://twitter.com/TheSteinLine/status/1469774247589552130" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Marc Stein (Twitter)</a>
ANALYSIS: The Net's don't have a back-to-back set on Sunday, but will choose to give their All-Star point guard the night off vs. a struggling Detroit team that has lost 11 in a row. Harden should be back in action Tuesday at home vs. the Raptors

The Nets say they will rest James Harden in Detroit on Sunday.
Source: <a href="https://twitter.com/TheSteinLine/status/1469774247589552130" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Marc Stein (Twitter)</a>
ANALYSIS: The Net's don't have a back-to-back set on Sunday, but will choose to give their All-Star point guard the night off vs. a struggling Detroit team that has lost 11 in a row. Harden should be back in action Tuesday at home vs. the Raptors.

The Nets say they will rest James Harden in Detroit on Sunday.
Source: <a href="https://twitter.com/TheSteinLine/status/1469774247589552130" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Marc Stein (Twitter)</a>
ANALYSIS: The Net's don't have a back-to-back set on Sunday, but will choose to give their All-Star point guard the night off vs. a struggling Detroit team that has lost 11 in a row. Harden should be back in action Tuesday at home vs. the Raptors.

The Brooklyn Nets will rest guard James Harden Sunday vs. the Pistons.

Nets to rest James Harden Sunday vs. Detroit

In a recent episode of "The Lowe Post," ESPN's Tim MacMahon spoke to Zach Lowe about the future of Houston Rockets forward Christian Wood and his potential availability:
"The sense that I get is by no means are the Rockets looking to move him. Certainly there&rsquo;s potential for him to be in his prime when the young guys grow up, and maybe the Rockets are ready to be competitive again. But they&rsquo;re willing to listen [to offers] and I think that, you know, aside from Jalen Green, the Rockets should be willing to listen to [offers for] every single guy on the roster."
The Rockets, who just unexpectedly won seven games in a row, are likely still far from being a playoff team, and the team may look to move on from some veteran players in the future like Daniel Theis and Eric Gordon. Wood's future with the team is interesting though, because he is young enough to where he could very much still be in his prime when Jalen Green and Kevin Porter Jr. start to find their stride and then the Rockets could become competitive again.
Expect rumors regarding Wood's availability to heat up as trade season approaches.

In a recent episode of "The Lowe Post," ESPN's Tim MacMahon spoke to Zach Lowe about the future of Houston Rockets forward Christian Wood and his potential availability:
"The sense that I get is by no means are the Rockets looking to move him. Certainly there&rsquo;s potential for him to be in his prime when the young guys grow up, and maybe the Rockets are ready to be competitive again. But they&rsquo;re willing to listen [to offers] and I think that, you know, aside from Jalen Green, the Rockets should be willing to listen to [offers for] every single guy on the roster."
The Rockets, who just unexpectedly won seven games in a row, are likely still far from being a playoff team, and the front office may look to move on from some veteran players in the future like Daniel Theis and Eric Gordon. Wood's future with the team is interesting though, because he is young enough to where he could very much still be in his prime when Jalen Green and Kevin Porter Jr. start to find their stride and then the Rockets could become competitive again.
Expect rumors regarding Wood's availability to heat up as trade season approaches.

In a recent episode of "The Lowe Post," ESPN's Tim MacMahon spoke to Zach Lowe about the future of Houston Rockets forward Christian Wood and his potential availability:
"The sense that I get is by no means are the Rockets looking to move him. Certainly there&rsquo;s potential for him to be in his prime when the young guys grow up, and maybe the Rockets are ready to be competitive again. But they&rsquo;re willing to listen [to offers] and I think that, you know, aside from Jalen Green, the Rockets should be willing to listen to [offers for] every single guy on the roster."
The Rockets, who just unexpectedly won seven games in a row, are likely still far from being a playoff team, and the front office may look to move on from some veteran players prior to the deadline (like Daniel Theis and Eric Gordon).
Wood's future with the team is interesting because he is young enough to where he could very much still be in his prime when Jalen Green and Kevin Porter Jr. start to find their stride and then the Rockets could become competitive again.
Expect rumors regarding Wood's availability to heat up as trade season approaches.

In a recent episode of "The Lowe Post," ESPN's Tim MacMahon spoke to Zach Lowe about the future of Houston Rockets forward Christian Wood and his potential availability:
"The sense that I get is by no means are the Rockets looking to move him. Certainly there&rsquo;s potential for him to be in his prime when the young guys grow up, and maybe the Rockets are ready to be competitive again. But they&rsquo;re willing to listen [to offers] and I think that, you know, aside from Jalen Green, the Rockets should be willing to listen to [offers for] every single guy on the roster."
The Rockets, who just unexpectedly won seven games in a row, are likely still far from being a playoff team, and the front office may look to move on from some veteran players prior to the deadline (like Daniel Theis and Eric Gordon).
Wood's future with the team is interesting because he is young enough to where he could very much still be in his prime when Green and Kevin Porter Jr. start to find their stride and then the Rockets could become competitive again.
Expect rumors regarding Wood's availability to heat up as trade season approaches.

In a recent episode of "The Lowe Post," ESPN's Tim MacMahon spoke to Zach Lowe about the future of Houston Rockets forward Christian Wood and his potential availability:
"The sense that I get is by no means are the Rockets looking to move him. Certainly there&rsquo;s potential for him to be in his prime when the young guys grow up, and maybe the Rockets are ready to be competitive again. But they&rsquo;re willing to listen [to offers] and I think that, you know, aside from Jalen Green, the Rockets should be willing to listen to [offers for] every single guy on the roster."
The Rockets, who just unexpectedly won seven games in a row, are likely still far from being a playoff team, and the front office may look to move on from some veteran players prior to the deadline (like Daniel Theis and Eric Gordon).
Wood's future with the team is interesting because he is young enough to where he could very much still be in his prime when Green and Kevin Porter Jr. start to find their stride. and then the Rockets could become competitive again.
Expect rumors regarding Wood's availability to heat up as trade season approaches.

In a recent episode of "The Lowe Post," ESPN's Tim MacMahon spoke to Zach Lowe about the future of Houston Rockets forward Christian Wood and his potential availability:
"The sense that I get is by no means are the Rockets looking to move him. Certainly there&rsquo;s potential for him to be in his prime when the young guys grow up, and maybe the Rockets are ready to be competitive again. But they&rsquo;re willing to listen [to offers] and I think that, you know, aside from Jalen Green, the Rockets should be willing to listen to [offers for] every single guy on the roster."
The Rockets, who just unexpectedly won seven games in a row, are likely still far from being a playoff team, and the front office may look to move on from some veteran players prior to the deadline (like Daniel Theis and Eric Gordon).
Wood's future with the team is interesting because he is young enough to where he could very much still be in his prime when Green and Kevin Porter Jr. start to find their stride.&nbsp;
Expect rumors regarding Wood's availability to heat up as trade season approaches.

In a recent episode of "The Lowe Post," ESPN's Tim MacMahon spoke to Zach Lowe about the future of Houston Rockets forward Christian Wood and his potential availability:
"The sense that I get is by no means are the Rockets looking to move him. Certainly there&rsquo;s potential for him to be in his prime when the young guys grow up, and maybe the Rockets are ready to be competitive again. But they&rsquo;re willing to listen [to offers] and I think that, you know, aside from Jalen Green, the Rockets should be willing to listen to [offers for] every single guy on the roster."
The Rockets, who just unexpectedly won seven games in a row, are likely still far from being a playoff team, and the front office may look to move on from some veteran players prior to the deadline (like Daniel Theis and Eric Gordon).
Wood's future with the team is interesting because he is young enough to where he could very much still be in his prime when Green and Kevin Porter Jr. start to find their stride.&nbsp;
Expect Wood's name to pop up in the rumor mill regarding Wood's availability to heat up as trade season approaches.

In a recent episode of "The Lowe Post," ESPN's Tim MacMahon spoke to Zach Lowe about the future of Houston Rockets forward Christian Wood and his potential availability:
"The sense that I get is by no means are the Rockets looking to move him. Certainly there&rsquo;s potential for him to be in his prime when the young guys grow up, and maybe the Rockets are ready to be competitive again. But they&rsquo;re willing to listen [to offers] and I think that, you know, aside from Jalen Green, the Rockets should be willing to listen to [offers for] every single guy on the roster."
The Rockets, who just unexpectedly won seven games in a row, are likely still far from being a playoff team, and the front office may look to move on from some veteran players prior to the deadline (like Daniel Theis and Eric Gordon).
Wood's future with the team is interesting because he is young enough to where he could very much still be in his prime when Green and Kevin Porter Jr. start to find their stride.&nbsp;
Expect Wood's name to pop up in the rumor mill as trade season approaches and talks heat up.

In a recent episode of "The Lowe Post," ESPN's Tim MacMahon spoke to Zach Lowe about the future of Houston Rockets forward Christian Wood and his potential availability:
"The sense that I get is by no means are the Rockets looking to move him. Certainly there&rsquo;s potential for him to be in his prime when the young guys grow up, and maybe the Rockets are ready to be competitive again. But they&rsquo;re willing to listen [to offers] and I think that, you know, aside from Jalen Green, the Rockets should be willing to listen to [offers for] every single guy on the roster."
The Rockets, who just unexpectedly won seven games in a row, are likely still far from being a playoff team, and the front office may look to move on from some veteran players prior to the deadline (like Daniel Theis and Eric Gordon).
Wood's future with the team is interesting because he is young enough to where he could very much still be in his prime when Green and Kevin Porter Jr. start to find their stride.&nbsp;
Expect Wood's name to pop up in the rumor mill as trade season approaches. This season, the&nbsp;

In a recent episode of "The Lowe Post," ESPN's Tim MacMahon spoke to Zach Lowe about the future of Houston Rockets forward Christian Wood and his potential availability:
"The sense that I get is by no means are the Rockets looking to move him. Certainly there&rsquo;s potential for him to be in his prime when the young guys grow up, and maybe the Rockets are ready to be competitive again. But they&rsquo;re willing to listen [to offers] and I think that, you know, aside from Jalen Green, the Rockets should be willing to listen to [offers for] every single guy on the roster."
The Rockets, who just unexpectedly won seven games in a row, are likely still far from being a playoff team, and the front office may look to move on from some veteran players prior to the deadline (like Daniel Theis and Eric Gordon).
Wood's future with the team is interesting because he is young enough to where he could very much still be in his prime when Green and Kevin Porter Jr. start to find their stride.&nbsp;
Expect Wood's name to pop up in the rumor mill as trade season approaches. This season, the 26-year-old is averaging 16.5 points, 11.4 rebounds, 2.2 assists, 1.1 blocks and 1.7 threes on 45.9/36.1/57.3 shooting splits.

According to a report, the Houston Rockets are willing to listen to trade offers for forward Christian Wood.

Report: Rockets willing to listen to offers for Christian Wood

Pelicans&rsquo; Zion Williamson continues to experience soreness in his surgically-repaired right foot and is likely to be shut down from basketball activities for time being, sources tell me and @WillGuillory. 
Source: <a href="https://twitter.com/ShamsCharania/status/1469768411970523144" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Shams Charania of The Athletic (Twitter)</a>
ANALYSIS: Andrew Lopez of ESPN added that, "Williamson's bone has not healed the way the team expected and he will take some time off before proceeding." At this point it's unclear when Williamson will return to the court but it doesn't appear to be anytime soon. Charania Williamson hasn't played a minute this season because of an offseason foot surgery he underwent.
The Pelicans are currently last in the Western Conference standings with an 8-20 record.

Pelicans&rsquo; Zion Williamson continues to experience soreness in his surgically-repaired right foot and is likely to be shut down from basketball activities for time being, sources tell me and @WillGuillory. 
Source: <a href="https://twitter.com/ShamsCharania/status/1469768411970523144" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Shams Charania of The Athletic (Twitter)</a>
ANALYSIS: Andrew Lopez of ESPN added that, "Williamson's bone has not healed the way the team expected and he will take some time off before proceeding." At this point it's unclear when Williamson will return to the court but it doesn't appear to be anytime soon. Per Charania, Williamson hasn't played a minute this season because of an offseason foot surgery he underwent.
The Pelicans are currently last in the Western Conference standings with an 8-20 record.

Pelicans&rsquo; Zion Williamson continues to experience soreness in his surgically-repaired right foot and is likely to be shut down from basketball activities for time being, sources tell me and @WillGuillory. 
Source: <a href="https://twitter.com/ShamsCharania/status/1469768411970523144" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Shams Charania of The Athletic (Twitter)</a>
ANALYSIS: Andrew Lopez of ESPN added that, "Williamson's bone has not healed the way the team expected and he will take some time off before proceeding." At this point it's unclear when Williamson will return to the court but it doesn't appear to be anytime soon. Per the Pelicans, Williamson hasn't played a minute this season because of an offseason foot surgery he underwent.
The Pelicans are currently last in the Western Conference standings with an 8-20 record.

Pelicans&rsquo; Zion Williamson continues to experience soreness in his surgically-repaired right foot and is likely to be shut down from basketball activities for time being, sources tell me and @WillGuillory. 
Source: <a href="https://twitter.com/ShamsCharania/status/1469768411970523144" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Shams Charania of The Athletic (Twitter)</a>
ANALYSIS: Andrew Lopez of ESPN added that, "Williamson's bone has not healed the way the team expected and he will take some time off before proceeding." At this point it's unclear when Williamson will return to the court but it doesn't appear to be anytime soon. Per the Pelicans, recent imagaing on Zion's Williamson hasn't played a minute this season because of an offseason foot surgery he underwent.
The Pelicans are currently last in the Western Conference standings with an 8-20 record.

Pelicans&rsquo; Zion Williamson continues to experience soreness in his surgically-repaired right foot and is likely to be shut down from basketball activities for time being, sources tell me and @WillGuillory. 
Source: <a href="https://twitter.com/ShamsCharania/status/1469768411970523144" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Shams Charania of The Athletic (Twitter)</a>
ANALYSIS: Andrew Lopez of ESPN added that, "Williamson's bone has not healed the way the team expected and he will take some time off before proceeding." At this point it's unclear when Williamson will return to the court but it doesn't appear to be anytime soon. Per the Pelicans, recent imagaing on Williamson&nbsp; Williamson hasn't played a minute this season because of an offseason foot surgery he underwent.
The Pelicans are currently last in the Western Conference standings with an 8-20 record.

Pelicans&rsquo; Zion Williamson continues to experience soreness in his surgically-repaired right foot and is likely to be shut down from basketball activities for time being, sources tell me and @WillGuillory. 
Source: <a href="https://twitter.com/ShamsCharania/status/1469768411970523144" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Shams Charania of The Athletic (Twitter)</a>
ANALYSIS: Andrew Lopez of ESPN added that, "Williamson's bone has not healed the way the team expected and he will take some time off before proceeding." At this point it's unclear when Williamson will return to the court but it doesn't appear to be anytime soon. Per the Pelicans, recent imagaing on Williamson "showed a regression in the bone healing of his fifth metatarsal, Williamson hasn't played a minute this season because of an offseason foot surgery he underwent.
The Pelicans are currently last in the Western Conference standings with an 8-20 record.

Pelicans&rsquo; Zion Williamson continues to experience soreness in his surgically-repaired right foot and is likely to be shut down from basketball activities for time being, sources tell me and @WillGuillory. 
Source: <a href="https://twitter.com/ShamsCharania/status/1469768411970523144" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Shams Charania of The Athletic (Twitter)</a>
ANALYSIS: Andrew Lopez of ESPN added that, "Williamson's bone has not healed the way the team expected and he will take some time off before proceeding." At this point it's unclear when Williamson will return to the court but it doesn't appear to be anytime soon. Per the Pelicans, recent imagaing on Williamson "showed a regression in the bone healing of his fifth metatarsal." Williamson hasn't played a minute this season because of an offseason foot surgery he underwent.
The Pelicans are currently last in the Western Conference standings with an 8-20 record.

Pelicans&rsquo; Zion Williamson continues to experience soreness in his surgically-repaired right foot and is likely to be shut down from basketball activities for time being, sources tell me and @WillGuillory. 
Source: <a href="https://twitter.com/ShamsCharania/status/1469768411970523144" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Shams Charania of The Athletic (Twitter)</a>
ANALYSIS: Andrew Lopez of ESPN added that, "Williamson's bone has not healed the way the team expected and he will take some time off before proceeding." At this point it's unclear when Williamson will return to the court but it doesn't appear to be anytime soon. Per the Pelicans, recent imagaing on Williamson "showed a regression in the bone healing of his fifth metatarsal." Williamson hasn't played a minute this season because of an offseason foot surgery he underwent and
The Pelicans are currently last in the Western Conference standings with an 8-20 record.

Pelicans&rsquo; Zion Williamson continues to experience soreness in his surgically-repaired right foot and is likely to be shut down from basketball activities for time being, sources tell me and @WillGuillory. 
Source: <a href="https://twitter.com/ShamsCharania/status/1469768411970523144" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Shams Charania of The Athletic (Twitter)</a>
ANALYSIS: Andrew Lopez of ESPN added that, "Williamson's bone has not healed the way the team expected and he will take some time off before proceeding." At this point it's unclear when Williamson will return to the court but it doesn't appear to be anytime soon. Per the Pelicans, recent imagaing on Williamson "showed a regression in the bone healing of his fifth metatarsal." Williamson hasn't played a minute this season because of an offseason foot surgery he underwent and he hasn't responded to rehab as well as the team expected him to
The Pelicans are currently last in the Western Conference standings with an 8-20 record.

Pelicans&rsquo; Zion Williamson continues to experience soreness in his surgically-repaired right foot and is likely to be shut down from basketball activities for time being, sources tell me and @WillGuillory. 
Source: <a href="https://twitter.com/ShamsCharania/status/1469768411970523144" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Shams Charania of The Athletic (Twitter)</a>
ANALYSIS: Andrew Lopez of ESPN added that, "Williamson's bone has not healed the way the team expected and he will take some time off before proceeding." At this point it's unclear when Williamson will return to the court but it doesn't appear to be anytime soon. Per the Pelicans, recent imagaing on Williamson "showed a regression in the bone healing of his fifth metatarsal." Williamson hasn't played a minute this season because of an offseason foot surgery he underwent and he hasn't responded to rehab as well as the team expected him to.
The Pelicans are currently last in the Western Conference standings with an 8-20 record.

According to reports, the Pelicans will shut down Zion Williamson from basketball activities for the time being due to foot soreness.

Zion Williamson (foot) has setback, will be shut down for time being

Told that the #Timberwolves have been in touch with Philly in recent days. But same hurdles remain.
Source: <a href="https://twitter.com/dwolfsonkstp/status/1469424829363367942?s=21" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Darren Wolfson of 5 Eyewitness (Twitter)</a>
ANALYSIS: With trade talks heating up for Ben Simmons and the 76ers, expect more teams to inquire about the asking price for the 3-time All-Star guard. Come next week, almost 85% of NBA players will become available for trade, which makes the possibility of a trade for Simmons much more likely. With the Timberwolves the latest team to show interest in Simmons, you'd have to think at the very least guard D'Angelo Russell would be included in any deal that would land Minnesota Simmons.

Told that the #Timberwolves have been in touch with Philly in recent days. But same hurdles remain.
Source: <a href="https://twitter.com/dwolfsonkstp/status/1469424829363367942?s=21" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Darren Wolfson of 5 Eyewitness (Twitter)</a>
ANALYSIS: With trade talks heating up for Ben Simmons and the 76ers, expect more teams to inquire about the asking price for the 3-time All-Star guard. Come next week, almost 85% of NBA players will become available for trade, which makes the possibility of a trade for Simmons much more likely. With the Timberwolves the latest team to show interest in Simmons, you'd have to think at the very least guard D'Angelo Russell would be included in any deal that would land Minnesota Simmons.

Told that the #Timberwolves have been in touch with Philly in recent days. But same hurdles remain.
Source: <a href="https://twitter.com/dwolfsonkstp/status/1469424829363367942?s=21" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Darren Wolfson of 5 Eyewitness (Twitter)</a>
ANALYSIS: With trade talks heating up for Ben Simmons and the 76ers, expect more teams to inquire about the asking price for the 3-time All-Star guard. Come next week, almost 85% of NBA players will become available for trade, which makes the possibility of a trade for Simmons much more likely.
With the Timberwolves the latest team to show interest in Simmons, you'd have to think at the very least guard D'Angelo Russell would be included in any deal that would land Minnesota Simmons.

Told that the #Timberwolves have been in touch with Philly in recent days. But same hurdles remain.
Source: <a href="https://twitter.com/dwolfsonkstp/status/1469424829363367942?s=21" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Darren Wolfson of 5 Eyewitness (Twitter)</a>
ANALYSIS: With trade talks heating up for Ben Simmons and the 76ers, expect more teams to inquire about the asking price for the three-time All-Star. Come next week, almost 85% of NBA players will become available for trade, which makes the possibility of a trade for Simmons much more likely.
With the Timberwolves once again showing interest in Simmons, you'd have to think at the very least guard D'Angelo Russell would be included in any deal that would land Minnesota Simmons.

Told that the #Timberwolves have been in touch with Philly in recent days. But same hurdles remain.
Source: <a href="https://twitter.com/dwolfsonkstp/status/1469424829363367942?s=21" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Darren Wolfson of 5 Eyewitness (Twitter)</a>
ANALYSIS: With trade talks heating up for Ben Simmons and the 76ers, expect more teams to inquire about the three-time All-Star. Come next week, almost 85% of NBA players will become available for trade, which makes the possibility of a trade for Simmons much more likely.
With the Timberwolves once again showing interest in Simmons, you'd have to think at the very least guard D'Angelo Russell would be included in any deal that would land Minnesota Simmons.

Told that the #Timberwolves have been in touch with Philly in recent days. But same hurdles remain.
Source: <a href="https://twitter.com/dwolfsonkstp/status/1469424829363367942?s=21" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Darren Wolfson of 5 Eyewitness (Twitter)</a>
ANALYSIS: With trade talks heating up for Ben Simmons and the 76ers, expect more teams to inquire about the three-time All-Star. Come next week, almost 85% of NBA players will become available for trade, which makes the possibility of a trade for Simmons much more likely.
With the Timberwolves once again showing interest in Simmons, you'd have to think guard D'Angelo Russell would be included in any deal that would land Minnesota Simmons.

Told that the #Timberwolves have been in touch with Philly in recent days. But same hurdles remain.
Source: <a href="https://twitter.com/dwolfsonkstp/status/1469424829363367942?s=21" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Darren Wolfson of 5 Eyewitness (Twitter)</a>
ANALYSIS: With trade talks heating up for Ben Simmons and the 76ers, expect more teams to inquire about the three-time All-Star. Come next week, almost 85% of NBA players will become available for trade, which makes the possibility of a trade for Simmons much more likely.
With the Timberwolves once again showing interest in Simmons, you'd have to think guard D'Angelo Russell would be included in any deal that would land Simmons in Minnesota.

Told that the #Timberwolves have been in touch with Philly in recent days. But same hurdles remain.
Source: <a href="https://twitter.com/dwolfsonkstp/status/1469424829363367942?s=21" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Darren Wolfson of 5 Eyewitness (Twitter)</a>
ANALYSIS: With trade talks heating up for Ben Simmons and the 76ers, expect more teams to inquire about the three-time All-Star. Come next week, almost 85% of NBA players will become available for trade, which makes the possibility of a Simmons deal much more likely.
With the Timberwolves once again showing interest in Simmons, you'd have to think guard D'Angelo Russell would be included in any deal that would land Simmons in Minnesota.

Told that the #Timberwolves have been in touch with Philly in recent days. But same hurdles remain.
Source: <a href="https://twitter.com/dwolfsonkstp/status/1469424829363367942?s=21" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Darren Wolfson of 5 Eyewitness (Twitter)</a>
ANALYSIS: With trade talks heating up for Ben Simmons and the 76ers, expect more teams to inquire about the three-time All-Star. Come next week, almost 85% of NBA players will become available for trade, which makes the possibility of a Simmons deal much more likely.
With the Timberwolves once again showing interest in Simmons after being linked to him over the offseason, you'd have to think guard D'Angelo Russell would be included in any deal that would land Simmons in Minnesota.

Told that the #Timberwolves have been in touch with Philly in recent days. But same hurdles remain.
Source: <a href="https://twitter.com/dwolfsonkstp/status/1469424829363367942?s=21" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Darren Wolfson of 5 Eyewitness (Twitter)</a>
ANALYSIS: With trade talks heating up for Ben Simmons and the 76ers, expect more teams to inquire about the three-time All-Star. Come next week, almost 85% of NBA players will become available for trade, which makes the possibility of a Simmons deal much more likely.
With the Timberwolves once again showing interest in Simmons after being linked to him over the offseason, we'll see if the two sides can agree on the asking price. You'd have to think guard D'Angelo Russell would be included in any deal that would land Simmons in Minnesota.

According to a report, the Minnesota Timberwolves have reached out the Philadelphia 76ers regarding a potential Ben Simmons trade.

Wolves reportedly reached out to 76ers on potential Ben Simmons trade

The Portland Trail Blazers have made clear to the 76ers that All-NBA guard Damian Lillard is not available to be discussed in trade talks and franchise has no interest in moving him, sources tell ESPN.
Source: <a href="https://twitter.com/wojespn/status/1469420816182001670" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN (Twitter)</a>
ANALYSIS: Wojnarowski added that interim GM Joe Cronin has expressed a strong commitment to continue building the franchise around the All-NBA guard. Lillard has been the subject of several rumors regarding his future with the team since the offseason started. The All-NBA guard has continued to voice his longterm committment to the franchise and has no intentions of moving on from Portland. If the Blazers are serious about acquiring Ben Simmons, it will likely have to inlcude CJ McCollum

The Portland Trail Blazers have made clear to the 76ers that All-NBA guard Damian Lillard is not available to be discussed in trade talks and franchise has no interest in moving him, sources tell ESPN.
Source: <a href="https://twitter.com/wojespn/status/1469420816182001670" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN (Twitter)</a>
ANALYSIS: Wojnarowski added that interim GM Joe Cronin has expressed a strong commitment to continue building the franchise around the All-NBA guard. Lillard has been the subject of several rumors regarding his future with the team since the offseason started. The All-NBA guard has continued to voice his longterm committment to the franchise and has no intentions of moving on from Portland. If the Blazers are serious about acquiring Ben Simmons, it will likely have to inlcude 30 year-old shooting guard CJ McCollum

The Portland Trail Blazers have made clear to the 76ers that All-NBA guard Damian Lillard is not available to be discussed in trade talks and franchise has no interest in moving him, sources tell ESPN.
Source: <a href="https://twitter.com/wojespn/status/1469420816182001670" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN (Twitter)</a>
ANALYSIS: Wojnarowski added that interim GM Joe Cronin has expressed a strong commitment to continue building the franchise around the All-NBA guard. Lillard has been the subject of several rumors regarding his future with the team since the offseason started. The All-NBA guard has continued to voice his longterm committment to the franchise and has no intentions of moving on from Portland. If the Blazers are serious about acquiring Ben Simmons, it will likely have to inlcude 30 year-old shooting guard CJ McCollum.
Philadelphia has been known to carry a hefty price for Ben Simmons, but with the 76ers hovering around .500, Daryl Morey may be more inclined to make a move sooner rather than later.

The Portland Trail Blazers have made clear to the 76ers that All-NBA guard Damian Lillard is not available to be discussed in trade talks and franchise has no interest in moving him, sources tell ESPN.
Source: <a href="https://twitter.com/wojespn/status/1469420816182001670" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN (Twitter)</a>
ANALYSIS: Wojnarowski added that interim GM Joe Cronin has expressed a strong commitment to continue building the franchise around the All-NBA guard. Lillard has been the subject of several rumors regarding his future with the team since the offseason started. The All-NBA guard has continued to voice his longterm committment to the franchise and has no intentions of moving on from Portland. If the Blazers are serious about acquiring Ben Simmons, it will likely have to inlcude 30 year-old shooting guard CJ McCollum.
Philadelphia has been known to carry a hefty price for Ben Simmons, but with the 76ers hovering around .500, Daryl Morey may be more inclined to make a move sooner rather than later

The Portland Trail Blazers have made clear to the 76ers that All-NBA guard Damian Lillard is not available to be discussed in trade talks and franchise has no interest in moving him, sources tell ESPN.
Source: <a href="https://twitter.com/wojespn/status/1469420816182001670" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN (Twitter)</a>
ANALYSIS: Wojnarowski added that interim GM Joe Cronin has expressed a strong commitment to continue building the franchise around the All-NBA guard. Lillard has been the subject of several rumors regarding his future with the team since the offseason started. The All-NBA guard has continued to voice his longterm commitment to the franchise and has no intentions of moving on from Portland. If the Blazers are serious about acquiring Ben Simmons, it will likely have to include 30 year-old shooting guard CJ McCollum.
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The Portland Trail Blazers have made clear to the 76ers that All-NBA guard Damian Lillard is not available to be discussed in trade talks and franchise has no interest in moving him, sources tell ESPN.
Source: <a href="https://twitter.com/wojespn/status/1469420816182001670" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN (Twitter)</a>
ANALYSIS: Wojnarowski added that interim GM Joe Cronin has expressed a strong commitment to continue building the franchise around the All-NBA guard. Lillard has been the subject of several rumors regarding his future with the team since the offseason started. The All-NBA guard has continued to voice his longterm commitment to the franchise and has no intentions of moving on from Portland. If the Blazers are serious about acquiring Ben Simmons, it will likely have to include 30 year-old shooting guard CJ McCollum.
Philadelphia has been known to carry a hefty price for Ben Simmons, but with the 76ers hovering around .500, Daryl Morey may be more inclined to make a move sooner rather than later.

The Portland Trail Blazers have made clear to the 76ers that All-NBA guard Damian Lillard is not available to be discussed in trade talks and franchise has no interest in moving him, sources tell ESPN.
Source: <a href="https://twitter.com/wojespn/status/1469420816182001670" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN (Twitter)</a>
ANALYSIS: Wojnarowski added that interim GM Joe Cronin has expressed a strong commitment to continue building the franchise around the All-NBA guard. Lillard has been the subject of several rumors regarding his future with the team since the offseason started. The All-NBA guard has continued to voice his longterm commitment to the franchise and has no intentions of moving on from Portland. If the Blazers are serious about acquiring Ben Simmons, it will likely have to at least include 30 year-old shooting guard CJ McCollum.
Philadelphia has been known to carry a hefty price for Ben Simmons, but with the 76ers hovering around .500, Daryl Morey may be more inclined to make a move sooner rather than later.

The Portland Trail Blazers have made clear to the 76ers that All-NBA guard Damian Lillard is not available to be discussed in trade talks and franchise has no interest in moving him, sources tell ESPN.
Source: <a href="https://twitter.com/wojespn/status/1469420816182001670" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN (Twitter)</a>
ANALYSIS: Wojnarowski added that interim GM Joe Cronin has expressed a strong commitment to continue building the franchise around the All-NBA guard. Lillard has been the subject of several rumors regarding his future with the team since the offseason started. But the All-NBA guard has continued to voice his longterm commitment to the franchise and has no intentions of moving on from Portland. If the Blazers are serious about acquiring Ben Simmons, it will likely have to at least include 30 year-old shooting guard CJ McCollum.
Philadelphia has been known to carry a hefty price for Ben Simmons, but with the 76ers hovering around .500, Daryl Morey may be more inclined to make a move sooner rather than later.

The Portland Trail Blazers have made clear to the 76ers that All-NBA guard Damian Lillard is not available to be discussed in trade talks and franchise has no interest in moving him, sources tell ESPN.
Source: <a href="https://twitter.com/wojespn/status/1469420816182001670" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN (Twitter)</a>
ANALYSIS: Wojnarowski added that interim GM Joe Cronin has expressed a strong commitment to continue building the franchise around the All-NBA guard. Lillard has been the subject of several rumors regarding his future with the team since the offseason started. But the All-NBA guard has continued to voice his longterm commitment to the franchise and has no intentions of moving on from Portland. If the Blazers are serious about acquiring Ben Simmons, it will likely have to at least include 30 year-old shooting guard CJ McCollum with Lillard off the table. 
Philadelphia has been known to carry a hefty price for Ben Simmons, but with the 76ers hovering around .500, Daryl Morey may be more inclined to make a move sooner rather than later.

The Blazers have made it clear to the 76ers that Damian Lillard is not available in trade talks.

Blazers make it clear Damian Lillard is not available in trade talks

The Toronto Raptors announced that Vice-Chairman and President

The Toronto Raptors announced that Vice-Chairman and President Masai Ujiri

The Toronto Raptors announced that Vice-Chairman and President Masai Ujiri has tested pi

The Toronto Raptors announced that Vice-Chairman and President Masai Ujiri has tested positive for COVID-19 on

The Toronto Raptors announced that Vice-Chairman and President Masai Ujiri has tested positive for COVID-19 on Thursday evening

The Toronto Raptors announced that Vice-Chairman and President Masai Ujiri has tested positive for COVID-19 on Thursday evening. Here is the official statement

The Toronto Raptors announced that Vice-Chairman and President Masai Ujiri has tested positive for COVID-19 on Thursday evening. Here is the official statement from the Raptors:

The Toronto Raptors announced that Vice-Chairman and President Masai Ujiri has tested positive for COVID-19 on Thursday evening. Here is the official statement from the Raptors via Adrian Wojnarowski

The Toronto Raptors announced that Vice-Chairman and President Masai Ujiri has tested positive for COVID-19 on Thursday evening. Here is the official statement from the Raptors via Adrian Wojnarowski on Twitter:
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The Toronto Raptors announced that Vice-Chairman and President Masai Ujiri has tested positive for COVID-19 on Thursday evening. Here is the official statement from the Raptors via Adrian Wojnarowski on Twitter:
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Raptors president and vice-chairman Masai Ujiri tested positive for COVID-19, the team announced.

Raptors president Masai Ujiri tests positive for COVID

Portland Trail Blazers star Damian Lillard underwent a cortisone injection procedure to the abdominal and could return to action as early as Sunday.
Source: <a href="https://twitter.com/ChrisBHaynes/status/1468654875449835524" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Chris Haynes of Yahoo Sports (Twitter)</a>
ANALYSIS: The Blazers, who have lost three in a row and six of their last 10, will look to get back their leading scorer Sunday in a game vs. the Timberwolves. Portland are currently without thier top two scorers in CJ McCollum (collapsed lung) and Damian Lillard (abodominal injury)

Portland Trail Blazers star Damian Lillard underwent a cortisone injection procedure to the abdominal and could return to action as early as Sunday.
Source: <a href="https://twitter.com/ChrisBHaynes/status/1468654875449835524" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Chris Haynes of Yahoo Sports (Twitter)</a>
ANALYSIS: The Blazers, who have lost three in a row and six of their last 10, will look to get back their leading scorer Sunday in a game vs. the Timberwolves. Portland has been struggling without their top two playmakers, as CJ McCollum (collapsed lung) and Damian Lillard (abodominal injury)

Portland Trail Blazers star Damian Lillard underwent a cortisone injection procedure to the abdominal and could return to action as early as Sunday.
Source: <a href="https://twitter.com/ChrisBHaynes/status/1468654875449835524" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Chris Haynes of Yahoo Sports (Twitter)</a>
ANALYSIS: The Blazers, who have lost three in a row and six of their last 10, will look to get back their leading scorer Sunday in a game vs. the Timberwolves. Portland has been struggling without their top two playmakers, as CJ McCollum is also set to miss time with a collapsed lung

Portland Trail Blazers star Damian Lillard underwent a cortisone injection procedure to the abdominal and could return to action as early as Sunday.
Source: <a href="https://twitter.com/ChrisBHaynes/status/1468654875449835524" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Chris Haynes of Yahoo Sports (Twitter)</a>
ANALYSIS: The Blazers, who have lost three in a row and six of their last 10, will look to get back their leading scorer Sunday in a game vs. the Timberwolves. Portland has been struggling without their top two playmakers, as CJ McCollum is also set to miss some time after an MRI revelead a collasped lung.

Portland Trail Blazers star Damian Lillard underwent a cortisone injection procedure to the abdominal and could return to action as early as Sunday.
Source: <a href="https://twitter.com/ChrisBHaynes/status/1468654875449835524" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Chris Haynes of Yahoo Sports (Twitter)</a>
ANALYSIS: The Blazers, who have lost three in a row and six of their last 10, will look to get back their leading scorer Sunday in a game vs. the Timberwolves. Portland has been struggling without their top two playmakers, as CJ McCollum is also set to miss some time after an MRI revelead a collasped lung the other day.

Portland Trail Blazers star Damian Lillard underwent a cortisone injection procedure to the abdominal and could return to action as early as Sunday.
Source: <a href="https://twitter.com/ChrisBHaynes/status/1468654875449835524" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Chris Haynes of Yahoo Sports (Twitter)</a>
ANALYSIS: The Blazers, who have lost three in a row and six of their last 10, will look to get back their leading scorer Sunday in a game vs. the Timberwolves. Portland has been struggling without their top two playmakers, as CJ McCollum is also set to miss some time after an MRI revelead a collasped lung the other day. With rumors continuing to swirl regarding Lillard's future with the team,

Portland Trail Blazers star Damian Lillard underwent a cortisone injection procedure to the abdominal and could return to action as early as Sunday.
Source: <a href="https://twitter.com/ChrisBHaynes/status/1468654875449835524" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Chris Haynes of Yahoo Sports (Twitter)</a>
ANALYSIS: The Blazers, who have lost three in a row and six of their last 10, will look to get back their leading scorer Sunday in a game vs. the Timberwolves. Portland has been struggling without their top two playmakers, as CJ McCollum is also set to miss some time after an MRI revelead a collasped lung the other day. With rumors continuing to swirl regarding Lillard's future with the team, the Blazers will look to get back on track

Portland Trail Blazers star Damian Lillard underwent a cortisone injection procedure to the abdominal and could return to action as early as Sunday.
Source: <a href="https://twitter.com/ChrisBHaynes/status/1468654875449835524" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Chris Haynes of Yahoo Sports (Twitter)</a>
ANALYSIS: The Blazers, who have lost three in a row and six of their last 10, will look to get back their leading scorer Sunday in a game vs. the Timberwolves. Portland has been struggling without their top two playmakers, as CJ McCollum is also set to miss some time after an MRI revelead a collasped lung the other day. Portland faces another tough matchup on the road tonight against

Portland Trail Blazers star Damian Lillard underwent a cortisone injection procedure to the abdominal and could return to action as early as Sunday.
Source: <a href="https://twitter.com/ChrisBHaynes/status/1468654875449835524" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Chris Haynes of Yahoo Sports (Twitter)</a>
ANALYSIS: The Blazers, who have lost three in a row and six of their last 10, will look to get back their leading scorer Sunday in a game vs. the Timberwolves. Portland has been struggling without their top two playmakers, as CJ McCollum is also set to miss some time after an MRI revelead a collasped lung the other day. Portland faces another tough matchup on the road tonight against the Western Conference leading Warriors.

Portland Trail Blazers star Damian Lillard underwent a cortisone injection procedure to the abdominal and could return to action as early as Sunday.
Source: <a href="https://twitter.com/ChrisBHaynes/status/1468654875449835524" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Chris Haynes of Yahoo Sports (Twitter)</a>
ANALYSIS: The Blazers, who have lost three in a row and six of their last 10, will look to get back their leading scorer Sunday in a game vs. the Timberwolves. Portland has been struggling without their top two playmakers, as CJ McCollum is also set to miss some time after an MRI revelead a collasped lung the other day. Portland faces another tough matchup on the road tonight against the Western Conference leading Warriors.

According to Yahoo Sports, Damian Lillard could return for the Blazers on Sunday after undergoing a cortisone injection procedure.

Lillard undergoes cortisone injection procedure, could return Sunday

Jonathan Concool is an NBA news desk editor and writer based out of Los Angeles, CA. Previously, his work has been featured on Basketball Insiders. This is his sixth season working in sports journalism.