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Bulls’ perfect Michael Porter Jr. trade offer to Nets

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Updated Jan 10, 5:13 PM ET

It certainly feels as though the Chicago Bulls are at a crossroads at the moment. They are in a pivotal situation in their rebuild, as they have plenty of expiring contracts on the books that they could try and package together to finally get their foundational star. The Bulls have been treading water so much […] The post Bulls’ perfect Michael Porter Jr. trade offer to Nets appeared first on ClutchPoints .

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Rockets’ Kevin Durant hits ice-cold 3 to win game vs. Suns

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Updated Jan 11, 11:48 PM ET

The Houston Rockets will be without Alperen Sengun for at least two weeks due to an ankle injury, making these next few games all the more crucial in their bid to retain their positioning in the Western Conference standings. What stood in their way on Monday night were a Phoenix Suns team that’s been proving […] The post Rockets’ Kevin Durant hits ice-cold 3 to win game vs. Suns appeared first on ClutchPoints .

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Bennedict Mathurin injury update is a trade rumor vibe killer

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Updated Jan 13, 12:12 PM ET

With the Indiana Pacers off to a poor start to the 2025-26 season, one of the names that has come up in potential trade rumors is Bennedict Mathurin. But with Mathurin dealing with multiple injury issues as of late, that could possibly hinder any attempts from rival teams to pry him away via trade, as […] The post Bennedict Mathurin injury update is a trade rumor vibe killer appeared first on ClutchPoints .

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NBA Games Average 2.02M Viewers Across NBCUniversal, ESPN/ABC, Prime Video

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NBA games across NBCUniversal, ESPN/ABC, and Prime Video are averaging 2.02 million viewers this season. That number represents an 18% increase from last year. When including NBA TV, which is carrying fewer games this season, the number jumps to a 47% increase. ESPN games were averaging 2.6 million viewers through Christmas, up 35% from last year and only trailing the 2010-11 season at this point in the schedule.

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Northwest Notes: Avdija, R. Williams, Shorthanded Nuggets, Edwards, Randle, C. Williams

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Rockets forward Tari Eason derisively stated this week that the difficulty in defending Deni Avdija has to do with “zebras,” referring to officials. The Trail Blazers forward leads the NBA in free throw attempts (386) and free throws made (309). Avdija commented on Eason’s claim about getting favorable treatment. “That made me laugh, for real,” […]

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Trae Young Wants To Experience New Team, City Before Talking New Contract

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Trae Young is still adjusting to having been traded to the Washington Wizards. He's excited for the new opportunity in Washington, but doesn't want to think too much about his next contract before he's experienced his new team and city. "I'm obviously always where my feet are, especially now. My feet are all here right now. I obviously have a player option this summer. I just want to enjoy the city. Right now, who knows what that would be? It's a good chance. You never know if I'll be here or...

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Trae Young Notes: Presser, Wizards, Future, Dawkins, Hawks

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In an exclusive interview with Marc J. Spears of Andscape, Trae Young says he first learned of the possibility of a trade to the Wizards “a few weeks ago” and is excited about the opportunity to help “revive” the franchise. “That could be another reason why I’m here. We revive each other,” Young said. “The […]

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Celtics Notes: Kornet, Hauser, Simons, Brown

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The Celtics were hoping to re-sign center Luke Kornet last summer, but their desire to duck below the second apron limited what they could offer, writes Brian Robb of MassLive. Kornet, who accepted a four-year, $41MM c0ntract with the Spurs, returns to Boston tonight with his new team. At this morning’s shootaround, he talked to […]

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Knicks Notes: Hart, Shamet, Defense, Boos

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Updated Jan 11, 10:08 AM ET

The Knicks are now 2-3 in the five games since Josh Hart suffered a sprained ankle, and the impact of his absence can be felt all over the court, writes Jared Schwartz of the New York Post. From their perimeter defensive toughness to their usual offensive rebounding prowess to their lack of transition attack, Hart’s […]

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