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When Ja Morant is unavailable, Memphis’ offense immediately loses its burst. The Grizzlies’ downhill pressure, transition scoring and pace all drop sharply, forcing a slower, half-court approach that restricts their natural advantage. Sportsbooks respond accordingly, widening point spreads and lowering Memphis’ implied win probability. Anthony Davis’ absences carry a different...

According to NBA reporter Broderick Turner of the Los Angeles Times, everyone on the Los Angeles Clippers was "fed up" with Chris Paul. The Clippers, who are in Atlanta, have sent Paul home. He will not play for them anymore. "Chris Paul was released by the Clippers overnight after extended conflict with the...

The New York Knicks and San Antonio Spurs will aggressively pursue a Giannis Antetokounmpo trade with the Milwaukee Bucks, NBA sources told DallasHoopsJournal. The Knicks and Bucks discussed an Antetokounmpo trade before the season started. Antetokounmpo is very interested in playing for the Knickerbockers, sources said. Meanwhile, one of the...

The Dallas Mavericks return home Wednesday still managing several key injuries, but with more encouraging signs than they’ve seen in over a week. Cooper Flagg remains available while playing through a right thumb splint, and both P.J. Washington and Daniel Gafford — officially listed as questionable with right ankle issues...

Cooper Flagg went through his shooting routine Wednesday morning with the same calm that has marked his surprising rise through the NBA’s opening months. A few hours earlier, the league announced he had been named the Western Conference Rookie of the Month for October and November — the first such...

According to NBA insider Shams Charania of ESPN, Giannis Antetokounmpo and his agent have started conversations with the Milwaukee Bucks about the future. It appears Antetokounmpo is thinking about leaving the Bucks. https://twitter.com/ShamsCharania/status/1996307231982117105 Antetokounmpo guided the Bucks to the 2021 championship against the Phoenix Suns. Since then, Milwaukee has won...

According to NBA insider Brian Windhorst of ESPN, Giannis Antetokounmpo requested a trade from the Milwaukee Bucks before the season and wanted to play for the New York Knicks. The Bucks and Knicks discussed an Antetokounmpo trade but didn't agree to a deal. https://twitter.com/ESPNCleveland/status/1996258638327857617 New York made the conference finals...

Los Angeles Clippers head coach Tyronn Lue wasn't on speaking terms with Chris Paul, according to NBA insider Shams Charania of ESPN. NBA insider Chris Haynes also reports that Lue refused to meet with Paul, who wanted to discuss allegations of being a negative presence on the team. https://twitter.com/ShamsCharania/status/1996263220948906403 https://twitter.com/ChrisBHaynes/status/1996265474112279007...

The Los Angeles Clippers got tired of Chris Paul's criticism and decided to send him home, according to former NBA guard Lou Williams. The Clippers will either trade or release Paul, who will retire from the NBA after this season. https://twitter.com/RunItBackFDTV/status/1996239280616906818 The Clippers have been a walking disaster this season....

Dallas Mavericks big man Anthony Davis directed significant praise toward rookie guard Ryan Nembhard following Monday’s 131–121 win over the Denver Nuggets, intensifying focus on a player who continues to exceed the limits of his two-way contract. Nembhard finished with 28 points, three rebounds and 10 assists on 12-of-14 shooting,...