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Cavs Rumors: Garland, Harden, Allen, Ball

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Monday’s initial reports that the Cavaliers and Clippers are exploring the possibility of a trade involving James Harden and Darius Garland have since been confirmed by several outlets, though discussions between the two teams have yet to reach an “advanced stage,” according to Marc Stein and Jake Fischer of The Stein Line (Substack link). The Cavaliers’ interest in Harden is … [Read more...] about Cavs Rumors: Garland, Harden, Allen, Ball

Wembanyama, Thompson Named Defensive Players Of The Month

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Spurs big man Victor Wembanyama has been named the Western Conference’s Defensive Player of the Month for January, the NBA announced today (via Twitter). After missing a pair of games to open the month, Wembanyama suited up for San Antonio’s next 13 contests and averaged 8.2 defensive rebounds and 2.2 blocks per night — both of those figures ranked second in the Western … [Read more...] about Wembanyama, Thompson Named Defensive Players Of The Month

Kristaps Porzingis’ Return Postponed Due To Illness

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5:19 pm: Porzingis has been downgraded to out due to an illness and will miss his 13th consecutive game, tweets Rowland. 2:42 pm: After missing the past 12 games due to left Achilles tendinitis, Hawks big man Kristaps Porzingis has been upgraded to available for Tuesday’s contest in Miami, tweets Brad Rowland of Locked on Hawks. Porzingis, 30, arrived in Atlanta in an … [Read more...] about Kristaps Porzingis’ Return Postponed Due To Illness

Players Who Could Move To The 60-Day IL Once Spring Training Begins

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Most of the clubs in the league currently have a full 40-man roster, which means that just about every transaction requires a corresponding move. Some extra roster flexibility is on the way, however. The 60-day injured list goes away five days after the World Series but comes back when pitchers and catchers report to spring training. Most clubs have a slightly earlier report … [Read more...] about Players Who Could Move To The 60-Day IL Once Spring Training Begins