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Tatum injury headlines NotB blessings in disguise

January 23, 2026 12:33 PM

Numbers on the Board discusses its biggest NBA blessings in disguise, including the Jaylen Brown stepping up in Jayson Tatum’s absence, Portland’s contract situation and more.

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