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Grant Liffmann dives into the Cavaliers trading De’Andre Hunter to the Kings for Dennis Schroder and Keon Ellis, revealing how Ellis will help Cleveland defensively and why money motivated them to move on from Hunter.
Sunday Night Basketball
Lenny Kravitz gets you ready for Sunday Night Basketball, debuting on February 1 with the Los Angeles Lakers visiting the New York Knicks.
Tip-off is at 9:30 PM ET on NBC and Peacock.
Denver is currently without four starters due to injury, including Nikola Jokic.
Numbers on the Board debates if the Oklahoma City Thunder need to look at adding at the trade deadline given the injury issues and at times a lack of shooting in their offense.
Sunday Night Basketball debuts at 6 PM ET on NBC and Peacock.
After LeBron James officially began his 23rd NBA season, NBA Showtime breaks down his “incredible” longevity and how he has managed to make maintain the level of basketball he has shown.
With the Knicks falling on hard times, Chris Mannix reports on the chances that the Knicks could trade a core piece like Karl-Anthony Towns or Mikal Bridges.
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Numbers on the Board debates if the Oklahoma City Thunder need to look at adding at the trade deadline given the injury issues and at times a lack of shooting in their offense.
Numbers on the Board discusses the rookie showdown between former Duke teammates Cooper Flagg and Kon Knueppel both having big games last night.
Number on the Board shares their best bets for the NBA Friday slate including LeBron James, Ace Bailey, Domantas Sabonis and G.G Jackson.
Numbers on the Board breaks down the showings from the Spurs and Rockets and why they are doubling down on San Antonio in the West.
Numbers on the Board reacts to reports that Jayson Tatum is taking his time regarding a potential return this season and why his thought process shows a level of maturity.
Numbers on the Board analyze the New York Knicks’ “huge” win over the Toronto Raptors and the positive signs shown from players like Mikal Bridges and OG Anunoby.
Off Guard with Austin Rivers
NBA veteran, Austin Rivers, is joined by one of his oldest friends, Pausha Haghighi, to give you that true insider’s perspective from someone who played in the league on anything and everything happening inside the NBA. They hit on the biggest headlines and stories and, of course, sprinkle in some of the best stories and memories from Austin’s extensive career.
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Austin reflects with Pausha on why it’s so special for him to work alongside legends Tracy McGrady and Vince Carter and dives into what their legacies are both with the Toronto Raptors and the whole NBA.
Austin Rivers and Pausha Haghighi dive into Ja Morant’s jaunt with teammate Vince Williams Jr. and explain why Morant’s actions continue to be counter-productive to his desires to get out of Memphis.
Austin Rivers and Pausha Haghighi explain why trading for Ja Morant may not be as straight forward as some people might think.
Austin Rivers and Pausha Haghighi examine Anthony Edwards’ “underrated” season and how his minor growth year after year is paying off big for the Timberwolves.
NBA Fantasy and Betting
Deadline week is also the final full week of play before the All-Star break.
Where should fantasy managers turn in light of the George suspension?
Payton Pritchard leads a group of 11 players that should be in lineups this weekend.
Many fantasy managers have already begun stashing players for the “silly season,” and some have value now.
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George is averaging 16 points a game and has been part of a 76ers team showing signs of being a postseason threat.
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With less than a week to go a lot of trade talk is out there, but the Giannis Antetokounmpo situation could hold up other deals.
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He missed 15 games but is returning soon enough that he could be eligible for postseason awards.
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One reason for the Bucks to drag this out into the offseason: They could make trades to try and reload to keep Antetokounmpo.
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Dylan Cardwell discusses how he went from undrafted to a key member of the Kings rotation
This is not the first time the Cavaliers have looked into this, and while they have lowered it some the court is still raised.
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The fans voted for the All-Star Game starters, now the league’s coaches choose the reserves. Here’s who they should pick.
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Flagg’s 49 points are the most ever by a teenager in the NBA, but his former Duke roommate got the win.
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