Adrian Wojnarowski: Golden State’s Draymond Green — on an indefinite league suspension since Dec. 13 — is expected to return to the Warriors’ facility in the coming days to start ramping up to resume play again, sources tell ESPN.
Source: Twitter @wojespn
Jeff Zillgitt: NBA All-Star voting, first fan returns. LeBron James leads the West, Giannis Antetokounmpo leads the East. Big push from the All-Star host fans for Tyrese Haliburton and deservedly so. pic.twitter.com/K1i7Md7JOc
Source: Twitter @JeffZillgitt
Adrian Wojnarowski: ESPN Sources: After stepping away from the franchise to address his mental health, guard Ricky Rubio and the Cleveland Cavaliers have agreed on a contract buyout. If Rubio — a 12-year veteran — plays professionally again, it will be likely in his native Spain.
Source: Twitter @wojespn
Ricky Rubio: … (Retirement announcement)
Source: Twitter @rickyrubio9
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Ricky Rubio in 12 seasons:
10.8 PPG
7.4 APG
1.8 SPG
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Breaking: Longtime NBA veteran Ricky Rubio has retired from the NBA, he announced. pic.twitter.com/0D1mBEGrvs – 12:11 PM
There’s currently a deepening disconnect between Darvin Ham and the Lakers locker room, six sources with direct knowledge of the situation say, raising questions about the head coach’s standing. The people spoke with The Athletic on condition of anonymity so that they could speak freely on the matter.
Source: Jovan Buha, Shams Charania, Shams Charania and Jovan Buha @ The Athletic
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Would Brooklyn consider trading Mikal Bridges? Adrian Wojnarowski: I believe Brooklyn’s intent remains to build and add talent around Mikal Bridges.
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Dave McMenamin: Anthony Davis says that LAL can still take advantage of its home-heavy January schedule to regain its footing, with a caveat: “but if we play how we played tonight, then it’s going to go south for us really bad” pic.twitter.com/iex5tHLxwQ
Source: Twitter @mcten
Andrew Greif: James Harden: LAC’s early struggles in November “gave people so much to talk about in a negative way and now those people that were talking are nowhere to be found. Like, literally nowhere to be found. Which, we knew that was going to happen.”
Source: Twitter @AndrewGreif
Fred Katz: Jalen Brunson on what makes OG Anunoby a great defender: “I don’t know. The dude’s just a freak of nature. I’m watching the same thing you guys are watching. Just like, “Oh, wow! Mmm. OK.’”
Source: Twitter @FredKatz
The Denver Nuggets play against the Golden State Warriors at Chase Center
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The Milwaukee Bucks play against the San Antonio Spurs at Frost Bank Center
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The Utah Jazz and the Detroit Pistons played one of the best games of the season in Salt Lake City on Wednesday night.
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Luka Doncic scored 30 of his 41 points in the first half, Kyrie Irving added 29 in his second game back from a heel injury and the Dallas Mavericks routed the Portland Trail Blazers 126-97 on Wednesday night. The All-Star pair went a combined 23 of 40 from the field before sitting out the fourth quarter.
Source: USA Today Sports
Jason Bedee: UPDATE: The #Magic say Franz Wagner (right ankle sprain) is OUT for the remainder of tonight’s game at Kings. He underwent X-rays after leaving the game during the 1st quarter and the X-rays were negative. He was diagnosed with a right ankle sprain.
Source: Twitter @therealBeede
Immanuel Quickley finished with 26 points, including 13 in the third quarter, as the Raptors pulled off a 116-111 victory against Darko Rajakovic’s old team in Memphis. Pascal Siakam had 24 points and seven rebounds despite foul trouble, Scottie Barnes chipped in 20 points and eight assists, and RJ Barrett amassed 14 points and seven rebounds.
Source: Mike Luciano @ RaptorsRapture
The Orlando Magic (19-14) play against the Sacramento Kings (19-13) at Golden 1 Center
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The Miami Heat (20-14) play against the Los Angeles Lakers (17-18) at Crypto.com Arena
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Dan Woike: Sources: Austin Reaves will return to the starting lineup for the Lakers tonight alongside Cam Reddish, Taurean Prince, LeBron James and Anthony Davis. Jarred Vanderbilt moves to the second unit.
Source: Twitter @DanWoikeSports
The Detroit Pistons (3-30) play against the Utah Jazz (15-19) at Delta Center
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The Los Angeles Clippers (20-12) play against the Phoenix Suns (18-15) at Footprint Center
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The Portland Trail Blazers (9-23) play against the Dallas Mavericks (19-15) at American Airlines Center
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The New Orleans Pelicans (20-14) play against the Minnesota Timberwolves (24-8) at Target Center
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The Brooklyn Nets (15-19) play against the Houston Rockets (16-15) at Toyota Center
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The Chicago Bulls (15-20) play against the New York Knicks (18-15) at Madison Square Garden
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