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Last week, the Atlanta Hawks considered sending John Collins, Cam Reddish, and a first-round pick to the Sixers in exchange for Simmons, according to sources. However, the talks stopped after Harris’ name was brought into the deal. “There’s no way that kind of deal is going to happen,” a source said. “There’s maybe one on a stretch that can take back Tobias. But I just think it’s a long shot.”
Source: Keith Pompey @ The Philadelphia Inquirer

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James Harden or bust? That’s the feeling around the NBA as the 76ers search for ways to end the Ben Simmons saga. The Sixers are looking to trade Simmons, who has yet to play this season after requesting to be moved in August. “At the end of the day, it’s Harden all the way,” said a league source, speaking on condition of anonymity. “They want Harden whether they get him now. Whether they get him on a forced sign-and-trade this summer.”
Source: Keith Pompey @ The Philadelphia Inquirer

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Tim MacMahon: Source: Jazz C Rudy Gobert is out tonight vs. Suns due to calf strain suffered late in last night’s loss to Warriors. The strain is considered mild and isn’t expected to sideline the All-NBA big man for an extended period. Jazz are also without Donovan Mitchell (concussion).
Source: Twitter @espn_macmahon

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I included a line in there about how the Rockets have zero interest in Westbrook actually playing for them again, but I didn’t properly expound on the buyout that would be required after such a trade. Westbrook is owed $47 million next season. If the Lakers actually reached the point that they were willing to send their 2027 first-round pick to the Rockets to convince them to ship out John Wall and take Westbrook back, it is expected that Westbrook and Houston would swiftly enter buyout talks.
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James Boyd: #Pacers say they’ve signed Lance Stephenson to another 10-day contract. His second standard 10-day contract and fourth overall. He previously signed two COVID-19 10-day hardship contracts.
Source: Twitter @RomeovilleKid

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Portland’s Robert Covington, league sources say, is a trade target who interests the Jazz given their well-known desire to upgrade defensively on the wing.
Source: Marc Stein @ marcstein.substack.com

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Pelicans center Jaxson Hayes has been hit with 12 misdemeanor charges in Los Angeles — including domestic violence and using violence against a police officer — all stemming from an incident involving Jaxson, his GF, and police. TMZ Sports has learned 21-year-old Hayes was charged in L.A. County on Monday … 6 months after he tussled with police.
Source: TMZ Staff @ TMZ.com

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One name that has been generating a good deal of interest is shooting guard Eric Gordon. The 33-year old is enjoying a bit of a renaissance campaign, shooting a career-best 45.2 percent from 3-point range, and has brought some stability and much-needed professionalism to a young Houston team. The Rockets have received a number of offers for the veteran wing, sources tell The Athletic, but all have been turned down. Barring an offer that simply can’t be ignored, it’s becoming more likely that Gordon remains in Houston past the deadline. Читать дальше...

The same can be said of starting center Christian Wood. The 26-year-old has been subject to interest around the league, and sources say Miami has been one of the more persistent teams in engaging with Houston on the versatile big man. But barring a blow-me-away offer, Wood should remain in Houston past the deadline, sources tell The Athletic. He’s averaging 17.5 points and a career-best 10.3 rebounds per game.
Source: Kelly Iko @ The Athletic

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The reality is that with two seasons remaining on his contract (and 2022-23 being a player option for more than $47 million), the pickings are slim. Houston has recently received calls from a handful of teams about potentially acquiring Wall, sources tell The Athletic, but due to the aforementioned contract constraints, rival teams continue to simply monitor the situation. One such team that had expressed genuine interest earlier in the season was the LA Clippers, sources say, but there is some confusion... Читать дальше...

The 76ers continue to engage in trade talks around Simmons, who requested a trade and informed the franchise in October that he is not mentally ready to play again for the franchise and needs professional help for his mental health. But multiple sources, including people with direct knowledge of the team’s thinking and also from rival teams involved on the Simmons front, tell The Athletic that the 76ers are believed to prefer to wait in order to pursue Harden or another superstar in the offseason... Читать дальше...

Former No. 2 overall draft pick Michael Beasley is eying a return to the NBA. Before this season, Beasley played in the NBA’s Vegas Summer League with the Portland Trail Blazers and averaged 11.4 points on 44 percent shooting from the field and 45 percent from three-point range with 3.6 rebounds, 1.6 steals, and 0.8 blocks in 22.7 minutes per game. The 33-year old forward, who hired agent Charles Briscoe of Briscoe Sports Group, has been training in Miami with Ronnie Taylor. Beasley and his representation... Читать дальше...

The Timberwolves were 26-for-31 from the charity stripe, while the Nets took just 15 free throws. Harden — outplayed by former Net D’Angelo Russell — shot 4 of 13 and was just 4 of 4 from the line, not getting the benefit of the whistle. “I don’t know ,” Harden said. “When I go to the basket it’s the same calls that other guys are getting. Obviously you can’t call all of them, but there’s ones where there’s clearly stiff-arms and trips and things; but on the other end there’s no consistency. It’s frustrating, but whatever. Читать дальше...

Former No. 2 overall draft pick Michael Beasley is eying a return to the NBA.

Here’s your daily recap of movements in the all-time lists for scoring, rebounds, assists, blocks, steals and three-pointers after yesterday’s games.

The Utah Jazz (30-17) play against the Golden State Warriors (13-13) at Chase Center

Game Time: 8:30 PM EST on Sunday January 23, 2022

The Detroit Pistons (11-34) play against the Denver Nuggets (21-21) at Ball Arena

Game Time: 8:00 PM EST on Sunday January 23, 2022

The Brooklyn Nets (29-16) play against the Minnesota Timberwolves (23-23) at Target Center

Game Time: 8:00 PM EST on Sunday January 23, 2022

The Memphis Grizzlies (32-16) play against the Dallas Mavericks (20-20) at American Airlines Center

Game Time: 7:30 PM EST on Sunday January 23, 2022

Anthony Slater: Klay Thompson has knee soreness. He is out tonight vs Jazz. Late scratch. “Day to day,” Kerr says. Surgically repaired knee. “Nothing too concerning. Just part of the cautiousness,” Kerr says.
Source: Twitter @anthonyVslater

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Adrian Wojnarowski: Milwaukee Bucks’ statement on Grayson Allen’s 1 game suspension: “We disagree with the suspension. We support Grayson and look forward to him rejoining our team for Friday’s game vs. New York.”
Source: Twitter @wojespn

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The Philadelphia 76ers (26-19) play against the San Antonio Spurs (29-29) at AT&T Center

Game Time: 7:00 PM EST on Sunday January 23, 2022

The Atlanta Hawks (20-25) play against the Charlotte Hornets (20-20) at Spectrum Center

Game Time: 7:00 PM EST on Sunday January 23, 2022

It’s no surprise why Kenrich Williams, a 27-year-old with a bargain $2 million contract for this season and next, is going to be pursued by playoff contenders as the Feb. 10 NBA trade deadline nears. The rebuilding Thunder might do well by dealing him for more draft picks, or perhaps a promising young player. Williams, though, has no interest in being traded. “I want to be here with the Thunder,” Williams told The Oklahoman on Friday. “This might sound far fetched, but I would like to retire here with the Oklahoma City Thunder.”
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The Portland Trail Blazers (19-26) play against the Toronto Raptors (21-21) at Scotiabank Arena

Game Time: 6:00 PM EST on Sunday January 23, 2022