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The only thing that probably gets the Hawks to consider moving Collins is talking about Jaylen Brown in a deal (with Collins and more heading back to Boston) and league sources indicate Boston isn’t willing to go there with the All-Star this year. There could be some smaller deals that make sense with Atlanta and Boston but I don’t see Collins involved in any of them.
Source: Brian Robb @ Booth Newspapers

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Jake Fischer on Dario Saric: His contract gets brought up time and again, it’s something that they’re trying to move, which makes sense.
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“I feel pretty good, and I don’t think we’ve played our best basketball yet. We still got a long way to go. We’re missing guys here and there that could really help us. There’s really no urgency to change anything. I think we got everything we need. We’re gonna keep on going and I’m happy.”
Source: Tim Bontemps @ ESPN

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Chris Fedor: I was told that though the Cavs had expressed interest in Cam Reddish in the past, and they checked in on his availability with the Atlanta Hawks… one thing that I’m told from a source is that the intel that they got back was not flattering when it came to Cam Reddish.
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The Utah Jazz have been one of the NBA’s best teams for a number of seasons. But they are yet to take that next step forward and join the league’s elite teams when it matters, in the postseason. Three-time Defensive Player of the Year winner Rudy Gobert sounded off on what he believes separates the Jazz from the league’s elite, like the Warriors and Suns. “When I watch some of these other teams like the Suns or the Warriors, those guys are a step ahead in terms of winning habits. They take every game personally. Читать дальше...

Chris Fedor: If the Nets make Joe Harris available, and I’m not saying that they’re going to… But if they make him available, the Cavs would be very interested there.
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The Houston Rockets (12-32) play against the Sacramento Kings (27-27) at Golden 1 Center

Game Time: 10:00 PM EST on Friday January 14, 2022

The Dallas Mavericks (23-19) play against the Memphis Grizzlies (15-15) at FedExForum

Game Time: 10:00 PM EST on Friday January 14, 2022

KC Johnson: Zach LaVine suffered a left knee injury and won’t return, per Bulls PR. LaVine took an intentional foul and exited at the 8:28 mark of 1st quarter. Replay seemed to indicate LaVine tweaked it as he grabbed an offensive rebound and before committing a turnover.
Source: Twitter @KCJHoop

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The Cleveland Cavaliers (25-18) play against the San Antonio Spurs (27-27) at AT&T Center

Game Time: 8:30 PM EST on Friday January 14, 2022

The Golden State Warriors (31-11) play against the Chicago Bulls (13-13) at United Center

Game Time: 8:00 PM EST on Friday January 14, 2022

The Atlanta Hawks (17-24) play against the Miami Heat (15-15) at FTX Arena

Game Time: 8:00 PM EST on Friday January 14, 2022

Scott Agness: Lance Stephenson signed a 10-day contract today. Since the Pacers no longer have any players in protocols, the hardship exception is no longer an option. And so he now counts against the salary cap.
Source: Twitter @ScottAgness

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Toronto is said to have interest in reacquiring center Jakob Poeltl from San Antonio. The Raptors’ recent 11-4 surge propelled them into Eastern Conference playoff contention, and they have been looking for center upgrades for some time.
Source: Marc Stein @ marcstein.substack.com

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While there is no shortage of interest from contenders in the injured forward, Jerami Grant continues to have a staunch backer in Motown in Pistons GM Troy Weaver as he nears eligibility in the offseason for a four-year $112 million contract extension. Weaver is hardly the lone voice of influence in Detroit, where former player agent Arn Tellem wields considerable (and realistically the loudest) say as the Pistons’ vice chairman, but Weaver, remember, recommended Grant to legendary Syracuse coach... Читать дальше...

Dallas has been trying to get into the trade mix for Myles Turner or John Collins. Jalen Brunson and Dorian Finney-Smith, two low-salaried but highly rated Mavericks headed for unrestricted free agency this summer barring contract extensions by June 30, have no shortage of suitors.
Source: Marc Stein @ marcstein.substack.com

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