Nets vs. Jazz: Play-by-play, highlights and reactions
Game Time: 9:00 PM EST on Friday February 4, 2022
Brooklyn Nets 47, Utah Jazz 68 (Half)
What’s the buzz on Twitter?
Andy Larsen @andyblarsen16 mid-range shots for the Nets, 1 mid-range shot for the Jazz at halftime. pic.twitter.com/FsJvFFdpur – 10:14 PM Ryan McDonald @ryanwmcdonald
Utah’s Thompson would be able to give some very Sage advice about how to do uneven bars – 10:14 PM Utah Jazz @utahjazz
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#TakeNote pic.twitter.com/hbweix4qRb – 10:11 PM Utah Jazz @utahjazz
Don with 4 assists, the team with 10 3PM at the break 🌓
#Pura3Pointer | @pura pic.twitter.com/aJ6qYL5U6H – 10:05 PM Ryan Miller @millerjryan
The Jazz are a lot better with Donovan Mitchell.
Utah leads 68-47 at the half — and really one of the most impressive halves of the season when it comes to consistent effort and execution. Everything clicking. – 10:03 PM Brooklyn Nets @BrooklynNets
🔘🔘 pic.twitter.com/A3KnUQHgxF – 10:02 PM Eric Walden @tribjazz
HALFTIME: Jazz 68, Nets 47. Sometimes it’s amazing what playing with a bit of energy can do. Utah has brought it tonight, Brooklyn has not. Jazz shooting 59.5%, 10-22 from 3. Nets at 33.9% overall. Don 11p/4a. Bogey 10/7r. Mike 9/3r/2a. Cam Thomas has 14p for the Nets. – 10:02 PM Utah Jazz @utahjazz
clicking 🔓
#TakeNote pic.twitter.com/5rrzqWKWPN – 10:02 PM Alex Schiffer @Alex__Schiffer
Halftime: Jazz lead the Nets 68-47. Cam Thomas has a game-high 14 points. Patty Mills has 11. The arena is playing ‘Love on Top’ by Beyonce. That’s been the highlight of the half. I’m going to get a milkshake from Chick-Fil-A. I earned this. – 10:02 PM Kristian Winfield @Krisplashed
The Nets are down 21 at the half. Thank God my editor said I only need to file 250 words tonight. – 10:02 PM Andy Larsen @andyblarsen
Jazz up 68-47 on the Nets at the half.
ORtg: 130, DRtg: 90. That wraps it up: some brilliant offense, especially from Mitchell — but more impressive to me was some great and swarming defense. Nets severely shorthanded, but still. – 10:02 PM Tony Jones @Tjonesonthenba
Halftime in Salt Lake. The Jazz lead the Nets 68-47…..one of the most complete halves the Jazz have played in a long time. – 10:01 PM Ryan McDonough @McDNBA
Brooklyn’s defense is so bad – I haven’t seen Nets get shredded like this since I watched Deadliest Catch – 10:01 PM Utah Jazz @utahjazz
HASSAN says: No
#TakeNote pic.twitter.com/UDnWm3Sx8I – 10:01 PM Ben Anderson @BensHoops
Wow Hassan Whiteside, great trap on the perimeter and then flocked to the hoop for the help side block.
Again everyone seems to be feeling the momentum. – 9:59 PM Andy Larsen @andyblarsen
Multiple defensive efforts from Hassan Whiteside! Starting ‘Dok has made both guys better. – 9:58 PM Utah Jazz @utahjazz
🗣 𝙀𝙋preciation 🗣
#TakeNote pic.twitter.com/sY0fp4FX8Y – 9:56 PM Ben Anderson @BensHoops
Everything looks good when shots go in, and the Nets have been particularly hapless lately, but the Jazz haven’t had this type of energy in a long time. – 9:54 PM Eric Walden @tribjazz
Joe Ingles said today that Patty Mills was at his house last night, and as they were discussing Mills’ year, he mentioned he already had a career-high for 3s made in a season. Most he’d made in a full season before: 161. This season, came into tonight at 165. He’s added 3 more. – 9:54 PM Alex Schiffer @Alex__Schiffer
James Harden is not on the Nets bench tonight from what I saw but was in the arena pregame. Overreact to that any way you please. – 9:53 PM Tony Jones @Tjonesonthenba
Best the Jazz have looked in a long long long while – 9:52 PM Sam Quinn @SamQuinnCBS
Nets having chemistry problems? Could use a friendly face?
I know someone who can help with that. pic.twitter.com/TCuNqXMTv4 – 9:52 PM Charlotte Hornets @hornets
#AllFly | @Lowes pic.twitter.com/yUwpc7H9tN – 9:50 PM Keith Smith @KeithSmithNBA
It’s not out of play that the Nets could slip to 7 or 8 and into the Play-In in the East.
That sets up a situation where they wouldn’t have Kyrie Irving available for a must-win game(s).
That’s a laughable premise as recently as a month or so ago. Now, it could happen. Unreal. – 9:49 PM Sarah Todd @NBASarah
Jazz reigning triple-double king Carlos Boozer is at Vivint tonight. – 9:47 PM David Hardisty @clutchfans
The Toronto Raptors are playing great basketball. They have won 5 in a row, including two wins over the Heat and a win over the Bulls. If the Nets lose tonight (and they’re down by 19), Toronto will be just a half-game behind them to overtake the 6th seed. – 9:45 PM Nick Friedell @NickFriedell
Nash said a couple times today that the Nets have had just one bad half on this whole trip — the 2nd half in Sacramento. Whether you agree with that assessment or not — this first half is right up there. The Nets aren’t making a lot of effort plays and the defense has been bad. – 9:43 PM Tony Jones @Tjonesonthenba
Cam Thomas is really a bucket – 9:43 PM Charlotte Hornets @hornets
Terry: 24 PTS, 4 AST
Kelly: 21 PTS, 9 REB
Melo: 15 PTS, 6 REB
Miles: 12 PTS, 7 AST, 6 REB
#AllFly | @drpepper pic.twitter.com/LVXVNI6EZR – 9:43 PM Ben Anderson @BensHoops
I think the @Utah Jazz kids may have arrived. – 9:43 PM Charlotte Hornets @hornets
Tonight’s @HusqvarnaUSA Player of the Game is @Terry Rozier.
#AllFly pic.twitter.com/GmENL9DgzT – 9:42 PM Tony Jones @Tjonesonthenba
The Jazz look fantastic so far and Brooklyn looks disinterested so far – 9:42 PM Brooklyn Nets @BrooklynNets
A walking bucket
🪣 @Cam Thomas pic.twitter.com/WQC5w2dFW7 – 9:42 PM Brian Lewis @NYPost_Lewis
Brooklyn is down 47-27 and looking abysmal. The #Nets are shooting .297. – 9:42 PM Bill Simmons @BillSimmons
First 4-game winning streak for the Celts. Best they’ve looked all season.
At 12-41 Orlando + at depleted Brooklyn next 2.
The East is in semi-shambles.
My dad just said “I wouldn’t trade Schroeder or Richardson right now.”
(All kinds of stuff happening! CELTS! WE’RE BACK!) – 9:42 PM Utah Jazz @utahjazz
the energy in here: immaculate 😙
#TakeNote pic.twitter.com/gZkRdHCyiO – 9:42 PM Sarah Todd @NBASarah
Like…You really do forget how much different the Jazz are when their best players are gone. Just the infusion of Donovan is so enormous. – 9:42 PM Alex Schiffer @Alex__Schiffer
Day’Ron Sharpe is in. – 9:41 PM Eric Walden @tribjazz
Hassan Whiteside was actually very solid in that stretch. 4p, 3r, 1b, some hustle, some active engagement. – 9:40 PM Adam Wexler @AdamJWexler
With that late 1st half 3ptFG, Eric Gordon is now tied for 25th on the all-time 3-point FG made (1,722) list. He’s tied with Kevin Durant. Also tied with Durant for 10th most among active players. #Rockets – 9:39 PM Utah Jazz @utahjazz
got your back 🖤
#TakeNote pic.twitter.com/nha8iIIVx1 – 9:37 PM Jonathan Feigen @Jonathan_Feigen
Eric Gordon is 3 of 3 on 3s, moving into the top 25 in NBA history in 3-pointers. He’s tied with Kevin Durant, who might hit some more, too. Probably not tonight. – 9:37 PM Utah Jazz @utahjazz
JB through contact pic.twitter.com/V8btzIV4FN – 9:36 PM Tim MacMahon @espn_macmahon
Kyrie Irving, the Nets’ lone star tonight, went 1-of-6 in the first quarter vs. Utah.
On a somewhat related note, I noticed somebody removed this mask from the John Stockton statue outside the arena. pic.twitter.com/Ns7N5BLOr3 – 9:35 PM Tony Jones @Tjonesonthenba
Cam Thomas is a bucket. The Nets should play him more – 9:34 PM Brooklyn Nets @BrooklynNets
🔘 pic.twitter.com/YuO4j1p5FS – 9:34 PM Eric Walden @tribjazz
End 1Q: Jazz 33, Nets 24. High-energy start from Don & Co. He had 5p/3a early. Bogey had 6p/3r. Dok 4p/5r. Jazz went 13-20 FGs, 4-9 FTs. Brooklyn got 7p from Blake Griffin, but shot 10-29 overall. – 9:34 PM Ryan Miller @millerjryan
Utah up 33-24 after the 1st quarter. Bogdanovic has 6, Mitchell has 5 points and 3 assists, and Jared Butler has 5 off the bench. – 9:34 PM Alex Schiffer @Alex__Schiffer
End of the first quarter: Jazz lead the Nets 33-24. Blake Griffin and Cam Thomas have seven points apiece. Jazz have come out with a lot of energy. Nets have been a bit sloppy. – 9:34 PM Andy Larsen @andyblarsen
Jazz up 33-24 after 1Q. This is a rough Nets team as is, but the Jazz are doing a very good job of staying in front and making them take contested jumpers. – 9:33 PM Tony Jones @Tjonesonthenba
The Jazz lead the Nets 33-24 at the end of one – 9:33 PM Keith Smith @KeithSmithNBA
Standings watch for the Celtics:
BOS moved up to 8th with their win tonight.
CHA lost and dropped to 9th.
TOR is trying to put ATL away.
BKN is down very early at UTA.
BOS is only 1.5 games behind BKN for 6th at the moment. – 9:33 PM Tony Jones @Tjonesonthenba
I’m on Jared Butler island….kid can play – 9:31 PM Utah Jazz @utahjazz
ball recovery
behind the back pass
ball to the rook
bottom of the net
#TakeNote pic.twitter.com/7ztvjf2FOp – 9:29 PM Tony Jones @Tjonesonthenba
2:32 remaining in the first quarter. The Jazz lead the nets 27-17 – 9:28 PM Charlotte Hornets @hornets
So. Close.
#AllFly pic.twitter.com/XDEGDYPAoo – 9:28 PM Alex Schiffer @Alex__Schiffer
Blake Griffin continues his dark magic at drawing charges. – 9:27 PM Utah Jazz @utahjazz
Dok with 2 early buckets & 5 rebounds early 🚨 pic.twitter.com/KwoupwyQi6 – 9:27 PM Keith Smith @KeithSmithNBA
With rumors James Harden could get moved by the Nets before next week’s trade deadline, you might be wondering what his contract options are.
Good news! We’ve got you covered over on @spotrac! All the options, expensive as they might be, are covered here:
spotrac.com/research/nba/t… – 9:26 PM Alex Schiffer @Alex__Schiffer
Jevon Carter and Bruce Brown are your next round of subs. – 9:26 PM Utah Jazz @utahjazz
*clears throat*
that’s Big Babo for 3 pic.twitter.com/wc5pZSitdF – 9:25 PM Nick Friedell @NickFriedell
James Johnson has already taken 8 shots. The Nets are just 4-for-19 from the field. Kyrie is 1-for-6. Jazz getting any kind of look they want. Brooklyn has the look of a team that is ready to get home. The problem is they still have the rest of this game — and another in Denver. – 9:23 PM Ben Anderson @BensHoops
Honestly, if I could be reincarnated as anyone, it would be the Brooklyn Nets player who yelled Hell-Nah on a Udoka Azubuike missed free-throw. – 9:23 PM Alex Schiffer @Alex__Schiffer
Cam Thomas is about to check in. – 9:22 PM Utah Jazz @utahjazz
hoooooboy that trent steal to jared three – 9:22 PM Ben Anderson @BensHoops
Donovan Mitchell scored or assisted on the @Utah Jazz first 12 points.
(Technically Royce O’Neale hit a free-throw on a Mitchell assisted and-one.) – 9:22 PM Eric Walden @tribjazz
Elijah Hughes high-fiving Dok, then pretending his wrist got injured cuz Dok was so strong was amazing 😂 – 9:22 PM Mike Finger @mikefinger
From the rivalry that gave us such epic matchups as Admiral-Hakeem and Timmy-Yao and Tony-TMac and Manu-Harden, we now get the privilege to witness Zach Collins-Alperen Sengun. – 9:21 PM Charlotte Hornets @hornets
SKY MILES
@Miles Bridges | @HornetsOnBally pic.twitter.com/hcKhZmpV0Z – 9:18 PM Utah Jazz @utahjazz
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🕷 pic.twitter.com/ldpYQtXZS5 – 9:18 PM Charlotte Hornets @hornets
3⃣J!!!!! – 9:17 PM Joe Mullinax @sbnGrizzlies
Oh man if Shaq had finished that… He about dropped the absolute hammer on Zylan Cheatham – 9:14 PM Ryan Miller @millerjryan
Donovan Mitchell already has 5 points and an assist in his return and had a hand in all 8 points as Jazz jump out to an 8-0 lead. – 9:14 PM Brian Lewis @NYPost_Lewis
#Nets miss their first five shots, fall behind the #Jazz 8-0 and Steve Nash calls a quick timeout just 1:47 in. – 9:14 PM Utah Jazz @utahjazz
back and dishin’ 🍛
#TakeNote | @Donovan Mitchell pic.twitter.com/gETtKXqwaZ – 9:14 PM Ben Anderson @BensHoops
With Donovan Mitchell out I forgot dribble penetration.
It seems to help the offense. – 9:14 PM Eric Walden @tribjazz
8-0 start for the Jazz, who are 2-2 FGs, 3-3 FTs. Nets are 0-5 shooting. Timeout, Steve Nash. – 9:14 PM Tony Jones @Tjonesonthenba
The Jazz start out 8-0….Mitchell has 5 and an assist. Has a hand in all three baskets. Brooklyn calls time – 9:14 PM Andy Larsen @andyblarsen
Jazz out to an entirely Donovan Mitchell-fueled 8-0 start, timeout Nets. It’s good to have the Jazz’s All-Star guard back. – 9:13 PM Alex Schiffer @Alex__Schiffer
Jazz are out to a 8-0 start. Timeout Steve Nash. – 9:13 PM Eric Walden @tribjazz
Jazz’s first offensive possession: Donovan Mitchell fires a no-look pass to Royce O’Neale for an and-1 layup. – 9:11 PM Sarah Todd @NBASarah
When are the @Utah Jazz going to film the tough-guy pose video to use for Alex Jensen during pre game intros? – 9:08 PM Sarah Todd @NBASarah
Yooo @nayocampbell‘s package on Rudy Gay that they just showed in the arena was really good. Nayo, drop the video! – 9:03 PM Utah Jazz @utahjazz
Don back in the starting lineup 🕷
#StartingLineup | @ZionsBank pic.twitter.com/7o16UVHlBz – 9:02 PM Alex Schiffer @Alex__Schiffer
Greetings from Salt Lake City. It has been a day. Getting to media seating was a conquest in itself. Nets-Jazz tip shortly. It’s Kyrie Irving and co. vs. Donovan Mitchell…and co. Battle of two NY/NJ area point guards. Does the losing streak get to seven? Updates to come. – 9:02 PM Ira Winderman @IraHeatBeat
Bulls in a one-point game in fourth vs. Pacers. Should Chicago lose tonight and Heat win Saturday in Charlotte, then Erik Spoelstra would be East All-Star coach, guiding Team Durant, Feb. 20 in Cleveland. – 8:54 PM Charlotte Hornets @hornets
Friday Night Hoops 📸
#AllFly pic.twitter.com/BFNPxJ2fzM – 8:51 PM Charlotte Hornets @hornets
The fight doesn’t stop here. 💪
#AllFly | @AthleticBrewing pic.twitter.com/WC7harfJcu – 8:48 PM Brian Lewis @NYPost_Lewis
Irving, Mills, Edwards, Johnson and Claxton start for the #Nets tonight at the #Jazz. – 8:36 PM Alex Schiffer @Alex__Schiffer
Nets starters in SLC: Irving, Mills, Edwards, Johnson and Claxton. – 8:33 PM Brooklyn Nets @BrooklynNets
First 5⃣ on the floor pic.twitter.com/Pj2U3RT0yJ – 8:30 PM Adam Mares @Adam_Mares
Pregame show is live! Come join the show.
Aaron Gordon OUT, Jokic and Boogie IN
The Fan Vogt
Harden-Simmons trade?
Keys to tonight’s game
youtube.com/watch?v=5Dp_Lq… – 8:29 PM Eric Walden @tribjazz
Rudy Gay is AVAILABLE tonight – 8:25 PM Utah Jazz @utahjazz
ready to play 🧥
#VivintCam | @VivintHome pic.twitter.com/Y2uP5CXpr5 – 8:18 PM Charlotte Hornets @hornets
Let’s reset.
#AllFly pic.twitter.com/g4xqgElIAj – 8:10 PM Charlotte Hornets @hornets
Cash out @LaMelo Ball 💰👌
#AllFly | @HornetsOnBally pic.twitter.com/BkBJ3Rt9pE – 8:02 PM Brian Lewis @NYPost_Lewis
Steve Nash on his talks with James Harden amid trade report: “We’re in lockstep, so I don’t think he pays attention in that way where it affects him. And he certainly knows my tone is like ‘its me and you, buddy. We’ve got to figure this out and keep going, keep pushing.’ ” #Nets – 7:54 PM Utah Jazz @utahjazz
Is there anyone more motivated to solve cancer than those who treat patients directly? In addition to being a pediatric neurosurgeon, @5ForTheFight_ Cancer Research Fellow, Dr. Sam Cheshier runs a lab to find better ways to battle the very brain tumors he removes.
#5ForTheFight pic.twitter.com/WGpm5myv7c – 7:48 PM Tony Jones @Tjonesonthenba
Just one mans opinion but I would trade Simmons for wings who can shoot defend and score because I think maxey is fine at point guard. Trading for harden kills his growth – 7:41 PM Sam Quinn @SamQuinnCBS
MVP odds haven’t moved since the James Harden-to-Philly rumors flared up. Joel Embiid remains the favorite, but at the same +200 odds. Nikola Jokic close behind at +300. – 7:41 PM Charlotte Hornets @hornets
Starting off the right way!
#AllFly pic.twitter.com/qnI4zJm6Jy – 7:38 PM Alex Schiffer @Alex__Schiffer
Asked about the losing streak impacting the Nets’ thinking at the trade deadline, Steve Nash said he doesn’t think the organization is reactive to where just because they’re losing they’ll make a deal. Said it’s about building something and the big picture. – 7:36 PM Charlotte Hornets @hornets
Take off Plumlee! 💥
@Mason Plumlee | #AllFly pic.twitter.com/42Da5Obtzd – 7:35 PM Nick Friedell @NickFriedell
Nash says the decision to hold Harden out tonight is precautionary — they want to give him another couple days to make sure his hamstring is feeling better. Nash does not believe Harden will need an MRI — and he’s hopeful he’ll play Sunday in Denver. – 7:35 PM Alex Schiffer @Alex__Schiffer
Steve Nash said James Harden experienced a strength deficit with his hamstring and it was bothering him against Sacramento. Doesn’t commit to him playing Sunday. – 7:34 PM Ben Anderson @BensHoops
With the news that Danuel House Jr. isn’t playing tonight, that means @Utah Jazz fans won’t see him again in in uniform on his current 10-day deal which expires Sunday.
Also, he’s already signed his league-max second traditional 10-day contract. – 7:32 PM Ryan Miller @millerjryan
Danuel House technically has cleared COVID protocols, but is still symptomatic so he remains out. – 7:25 PM Sarah Todd @NBASarah
Danuel House has cleared NBA health and safety protocol (cycle threshold over 30) but is still symptomatic so the Jazz are keeping him out. – 7:25 PM Andy Larsen @andyblarsen
Danuel House is still symptomatic at this point, so he remains out for tonight’s contest. – 7:25 PM Charlotte Hornets @hornets
Put two arms up… TOUCHDOWN! 🏈
@LaMelo Ball x @Miles Bridges
#AllFly | @HornetsOnBally pic.twitter.com/qdj3WHY4nY – 7:23 PM Utah Jazz @utahjazz
Injury report:
*OUT – Jordan Clarkson (Right Knee Soreness)
*AVAILABLE – Hassan Whiteside (Low Back Strain)
QUESTIONABLE – Rudy Gay (Right Knee Soreness) – 7:21 PM Sarah Todd @NBASarah
Udoka Azubuike will start tonight. Hassan Whiteside is available to play. – 7:21 PM Ben Anderson @BensHoops
The @Utah Jazz are going to start Udoka Azubuike again tonight, even with Hassan Whiteside available. – 7:21 PM Eric Walden @tribjazz
Udoka Azubuike will start tonight, even with Hassan Whiteside available. – 7:21 PM Charlotte Hornets @hornets
AND
@LaMelo Ball | @HornetsOnBally pic.twitter.com/JjFx3lvdMP – 7:17 PM Brian Lewis @NYPost_Lewis
Jordan Clarkson is out, and Hassan Whiteside is available for the #Jazz vs the #Nets. – 7:17 PM Howard Beck @HowardBeck
New Crossover pod: Previewing the trade deadline w/former Nets GM @Billy King, including thoughts on Ben Simmons, Sixers, Kings, Kyrie, Cavs, Grizz. Plus, some revelations on the Melodrama and the Dwightmare.
Listen/subscribe: https://t.co/lhCvpA2us5 pic.twitter.com/JRCmOyxDEe – 7:16 PM Brooklyn Nets @BrooklynNets
Friday Fits 💧 pic.twitter.com/MBi7CLWpsA – 7:16 PM Keith Pompey @PompeyOnSixers
The #Sixers’ pursuit of James Harden receives a shot in the arm as trade deadline approaches | Keith Pompey inquirer.com/sixers/philade… via @phillyinquirer – 7:15 PM Andy Larsen @andyblarsen
Jordan Clarkson is OUT tonight, while Hassan Whiteside is available. – 7:15 PM Ryan Miller @millerjryan
Jordan Clarkson is out tonight. Hassan Whiteside will play. – 7:15 PM Eric Walden @tribjazz
Jordan Clarkson is OUT. Hassan Whiteside is AVAILABLE. – 7:15 PM Charlotte Hornets @hornets
Friday night hoops >>>>
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🆚 – @Cleveland Cavaliers
📺 – @HornetsOnBally
– NOW!
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#Nets could be open to James Harden-Ben Simmons blockbuster at trade deadline nypost.com/2022/02/04/net… via @nypostsports – 6:59 PM Charlotte Hornets @hornets
🌊🌊🌊🌊🌊🌊🌊🌊 pic.twitter.com/9yYfdvNCpW – 6:54 PM Ryan McDonald @ryanwmcdonald
James Harden-Ben Simmons deal could reportedly happen before the NBA trade deadline https://t.co/VDVGulz1nt pic.twitter.com/LCOmSMOO9g – 6:54 PM Charlotte Hornets @hornets
Hi @Gordon Hayward! 👋
https://t.co/ogyvkEMqyP | @CrumblCookies pic.twitter.com/0Qx226SRZk – 6:52 PM Emiliano Carchia @Sportando
76ers-Nets to discuss Ben Simmons for James Harden trade sportando.basketball/en/76ers-nets-… – 6:42 PM Adam Zagoria @AdamZagoria
Now on @ForbesSports
Brooklyn Nets, Philadelphia Sixers Open To Discussing A James Harden-Ben Simmons Trade: ‘The Ball Is Is in The Nets’ Court’
forbes.com/sites/adamzago… – 6:37 PM Jorge Sierra @hoopshype
As of today, the Sixers would play the Nets in the first round of the playoffs. – 6:35 PM Jorge Sierra @hoopshype
Non-zero chance Nets trade James Harden, then win the title four months later.
Imagine the anti-Harden vitriol. – 6:34 PM Utah Jazz @utahjazz
🎧| ESPN’s @Nick Friedell joins #RoundballRoundup to preview Jazz/Nets.
Get caught up on your Jazz podcasting by downloading RR wherever you get your podcasts or click to listen – 6:20 PM Kurt Helin @basketballtalk
Report: Nets open to possible Harden for Simmons trade before deadline nba.nbcsports.com/2022/02/04/rep… – 6:18 PM Anthony Puccio @APOOCH
Things have been rocky since James Harden got to Brooklyn. Kyrie part-time, injuries, COVID, and his own inconsistency this season.
He’s frustrated and he’s a free agent this summer. The Big 3 has hardly played together… Nets would be foolish if they didn’t field calls. – 6:18 PM Dave Early @DavidEarly
“Yeah, whether or not it’s the season now or later, the way I look at it is already said I want to play and finish my career in Brooklyn: He’s actually said that.”
-Joe Tsai via @Brian Lewis in Sep.
How much better could #sixers feel he’d wanna stay w/ them? – 6:15 PM John Hollinger @johnhollinger
Technically, Philadelphia *has to* put in extra money into a Simmons-Harden deal, about $2.1 million. Thybulle and Maxey each make just enough to do it, but also works with Korkmaz, or Reed + Joe, or lots of other combinations.
theathletic.com/3112818/2022/0… – 6:13 PM StatMuse @statmuse
Joel Embiid is averaging more points (33.5) than minutes (32.3) in 2022. Imagine him playing with Harden.
Win $100 with @PrizePicks when he scores 1 point tonight.
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Durant has to be so pissed right now – 5:47 PM Bill Simmons @BillSimmons
Me + @Kevin O’Connor are hopping on Green Room to talk Harden, Portland, trades and more
Come join ‘Could James Harden for Ben Simmons Really Happen?’ on Greenroom! spotifygr.link/HAE6AlcTnnb – 5:46 PM Kevin O’Connor @KevinOConnorNBA
Going live on @SpotifyGrnroom with @Bill Simmons to discuss the latest on James Harden and Ben Simmons, what we’re hearing, what to watch for over this next week. @ringer @ringernba spotifygr.link/dlEzcb6Snnb – 5:46 PM CBS NBA @CBSSportsNBA
2022 NBA trade deadline rumors: Sixers to pursue James Harden, Nets open to discussing Ben Simmons swap
cbssports.com/nba/news/2022-… – 5:44 PM Mark Deeks @MarkDeeksNBA
Ben Simmons will balance out the Nets offensively, add defensive dimensions, and expand their window. On the court, he will help them.
Off it? 🤷 – 5:39 PM Charlotte Hornets @hornets
INJURY REPORT vs CLE
Gordon Hayward has been upgraded to available.
Jalen McDaniels (L Ankle Sprain) is out.
#AllFly | @NovantHealth pic.twitter.com/QHzHr8Iney – 5:38 PM Trey Kerby @treykerby
Every Sixers game will be 4+ hours if they have Embiid and Harden. – 5:37 PM Kyle Neubeck @KyleNeubeck
There is some amusement in Philadelphia regarding the latest Nets/Harden reporting — if he’s unhappy, a threat to walk, and disrupting on-court chemistry, the thought goes, why should they give up extra to go get him now? phillyvoice.com/nba-trade-rumo… – 5:34 PM NBA Math @NBA_Math
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The Pelicans have assigned forward Zylan Cheatham to the @GleagueSquadron. – 5:30 PM Alex Schiffer @Alex__Schiffer
I thought today would be the perfect day for my Kessler Edwards feature. Friday with no NFL games this weekend and he’s played well lately. What could possibly take the spotlight away from it? Alas… – 5:25 PM Charlotte Hornets @hornets
fresh fits & focus.
#ULTRADrip | @MichelobULTRA pic.twitter.com/gXbM7q64yA – 5:23 PM Sarah Todd @NBASarah
Donovan Mitchell ready for return after frustrating recovery from concussion https://t.co/nE249aLOv4 pic.twitter.com/yBjYbKCIS8 – 5:20 PM Jon Johnson @jonjohnsonwip
Would guarantee Brooklyn is asking for Maxey, picks, in addition to Simmons, in exchange for Harden. – 5:20 PM Charlotte Hornets @hornets
Coach JB is LIVE! twitter.com/i/broadcasts/1… – 5:19 PM Malika Andrews @malika_andrews
Donovan Mitchell returns for the Jazz + the Sixers are cooking.
@Tim MacMahon and @Tim Bontemps join NBA Today: pic.twitter.com/7XuPs9NjY3 – 5:19 PM John Karalis @John_Karalis
Would it be Simmons for Harden straight up? Are they swapping Harrises? – 5:18 PM Mark Deeks @MarkDeeksNBA
The Nets are open to trading James Harden?
Good. They should be. – 5:18 PM Ryan Blackburn @NBABlackburn
We’re gonna get “Two Alphas” talk from Harden if he goes to Philly. – 5:18 PM David Hardisty @clutchfans
The Thunder own the Clippers draft picks. The Rockets own the Nets draft picks.
Today has been a good day. – 5:17 PM Ryan McDonough @McDNBA
James Harden is unhappy playing with Joel Embiid and would like to get traded, per 2023 NBA media reports – 5:16 PM Rob Perez @WorldWideWob
Maxey being carried out of Wells Fargo Center on KD and Simmons’ shoulders after hitting the series-winning shot against the 76ers in the East Finals. Doc says he doesnt know that question or the answer right now when asked if Harden can be the point guard of a championship team. – 5:09 PM Sam Quinn @SamQuinnCBS
What do we think Brooklyn prioritizes in a Simmons + for Harden deal?
Maxey obviously has the most upside. Curry probably does the most for their specific roster needs. Thybulle and Simmons could survive offensively with KD and Kyrie. Picks open up the most flexibility. – 5:09 PM Salman Ali @SalmanAliNBA
What’s ironic is both Harden and Simmons are both more talented than than the general public perceives them to be right now. – 5:08 PM StatMuse @statmuse
The Nets Big 3 have only played in 16 games together. pic.twitter.com/eNk5Tr9uLF – 5:07 PM Christian Clark @cclark_13
Pels have added Zylan Cheatham and Miye Oni on 10-day deals, team says. – 5:05 PM Ryan Blackburn @NBABlackburn
Probably the cleanest deal for both Philly and Brooklyn is the following: pic.twitter.com/bIrpOBFK6f – 5:05 PM Marc Stein @TheSteinLine
The Pelicans say they have signed forward Zylan Cheatham and guard Miye Oni to 10-day contracts via the COVID hardship exception. – 5:04 PM Will Guillory @WillGuillory
Zylan Cheatham and Miye Oni have been added to the Pelicans roster on 10-day contracts pic.twitter.com/2pxpb21v17 – 5:04 PM Sean Cunningham @SeanCunningham
Did the Kings holding James Harden to 4 points, break the Nets? – 5:03 PM Sam Quinn @SamQuinnCBS
I’ve never needed a 30-for-30 as badly as I need one on the roster-building war between the Nets, Celtics and 76ers over the past decade or so.
All three have looked positioned for multiple championships at some point only to be tripped up by one of the others. – 5:03 PM Michael Grange @michaelgrange
If the Nets trade Harden to Sixers (in mid-season!!) it will the ultimate ‘NBA is the best league/worst league’ moment in my lif …. well, until the next one. – 5:03 PM The Vertical @YahooSportsNBA
The Sixers are expected to pursue a James Harden trade and the Nets are now open to a deal ahead of Thursday’s deadline, per @Shams Charania. pic.twitter.com/8HqnDMOe4S – 5:03 PM JD Shaw @JShawNBA
The New Orleans Pelicans have signed Zylan Cheatham and Miye Oni to 10-day hardship contracts, the team announced. – 5:02 PM Andrew Lopez @_Andrew_Lopez
Pelicans say they have added forward Zylan Cheatham and guard Miye Oni to 10-day contracts via the COVID hardship exception. – 5:02 PM Sam Quinn @SamQuinnCBS
I’m not gonna lie, part of me is wondering how much of my “James Harden traded to Philly” prewrite from last January I can still salvage. – 4:58 PM Shams Charania @ShamsCharania
Sources: The Philadelphia 76ers are expected to pursue Brooklyn’s James Harden ahead of NBA trade deadline Thursday – and the Nets are now open to discussing a deal.
Details on @TheAthletic: theathletic.com/3112818/2022/0… – 4:53 PM Brian Lewis @NYPost_Lewis
I asked Steve Nash about the mood of the #Nets: “These opportunities can be great for us: Really face adversity, find solutions, dig out of a hole. I love this sh1t. That’s what I had to do many many times to have a career, let alone to make it…This is an opportunity.” #NBA – 4:29 PM Kristian Winfield @Krisplashed
My newest Ben Simmons trade idea for @CertifiedBckts: Trade Ben Simmons, Tobias Harris and Furkan Korkmaz to the Utah Jazz for Mike Conley, Bojan Bogdanovic, Joe Ingles (hurt), Jordan Clarkson and first-round picks in 2026 & 2028. pic.twitter.com/i5pWsE18v7 – 4:23 PM Eric Walden @tribjazz
Joe Ingles had plenty to say this morning about his torn ACL and all that entails (story to come from @Andy Larsen). In the meantime, I covered everything Joe had to say in his revealing final interview *before* the injury. sltrib.com/sports/jazz/20… – 4:17 PM Sarah K. Spencer @sarah_k_spence
Hawks get two games added to NBA TV: vs. Memphis March 18 and vs. Brooklyn April 2. pic.twitter.com/KCoYtBb40X – 4:13 PM Chris Kirschner @ChrisKirschner
Two Hawks games just got added to the national TV schedule on NBA TV:
March 18: Memphis at Atlanta
April 2: Brooklyn at Atlanta – 4:10 PM The Ringer @ringernba
Finding some support for Rudy Gobert on defense has to be the Jazz’s main priority. #TheVoidNBA
📺: https://t.co/mlXSQIFCG8 pic.twitter.com/5ONA27JJrA – 4:09 PM Sarah Todd @NBASarah
I’m so exhausted today, I’m really just hoping and praying that Kyrie doesn’t try to smudge Vivint or something. I just can’t deal with anything like that today 😂 – 4:02 PM Brian Lewis @NYPost_Lewis
Joe Harris ‘confident’ he’ll be back for #Nets with injury frustration mounting, but nothing guaranteed nypost.com/2022/02/04/joe… via @nypostsports – 3:44 PM Dave Early @DavidEarly
Feel like there’s at least as much to talk about regarding teams not involved in this trade as there is clips-Blazers. Why didn’t Utah for example get more aggressive? – 3:36 PM Utah Jazz @utahjazz
📹| He’s back 🕷
#ShootaroundInterviews | @ZionsBank – 3:32 PM Kristian Winfield @Krisplashed
New for @NYDailyNews/@NYDNSports: With the Feb. 10 NBA Trade Deadline approaching, Joe Harris’ ankle uncertainty puts the Nets in a bind. They’re going to have to make a decision on him sooner than later. #Nets
nydailynews.com/sports/basketb… – 3:25 PM Sarah Todd @NBASarah
Despite torn ACL, Joe Ingles says he’s not done playing basketball https://t.co/uZPhw9B2f6 pic.twitter.com/CK0TnAwArA – 3:24 PM