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Jaylen Brown’s text to Joe Mazzulla foreshadowed career night

Reddit r/bostoncelticsJan 4, 6:00 AM ET NBA logo

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I don't follow the Heat, but thought you guys might be interested in this. The Heat are giving up the 4th most "open looks" from three this year while teams are making these shots the 5th least.

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The fuckery shall continue

Reddit r/lakersJan 4, 3:04 AM ET NBA logo

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"Day'Ron Sharpe is an easier alternative. His defensive disruption, rebounding and general enormity would be great for this group. The Brooklyn Nets also have the flexibility to take Ochai Agbaji, another salary and whatever compensation back to facilitate Toronto slinking beneath the tax."

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NBA Philadelphia 76ers rookie VJ Edgecombe blocks shot follows with big slam dunk

Reddit r/sixersJan 3, 11:31 PM ET NBA logo

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[Hine] Anthony Edwards postgame tonight, saying that the Timberwolves actually listened to their game plan tonight and followed it instead of trying to make things “hard” on themselves. Also talked getting sleep the night before facing Davion Mitchell.

Reddit r/timberwolvesJan 3, 10:05 PM ET NBA logo

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The Brooks to Lakers “rumor” is obviously nonsense created to drive engagement, but the real plus here is the fact contending teams would be linked to any Suns player not named Devin Booker because of how well this season has gone

Reddit r/sunsJan 3, 7:12 PM ET NBA logo

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An incomplete list of rivalries (help needed)

Reddit r/rocketsJan 3, 2:49 PM ET NBA logo

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AndrewTalksHoops: The number 6 pick overall is already making his mark with the Wizards and it has been a LOT of fun to watch!

Reddit r/washingtonwizardsJan 3, 12:24 PM ET NBA logo

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Pros & Cons: Are the Chicago Bulls Suddenly a Suitor for Michael Porter Jr.?

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With the possibility now of Dink Pate being poached by the NCAA or another NBA team, it’s time the Knicks promote him to a two-way deal. Story for SI on the Knicks needing to see Pate’s development through: https://www.si.com/nba/knicks/onsi/news/new-york-knicks-obvious-move-save-dink-pate-chances

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Lauren Green, Jazz Reporter Makes Movie Debut In 'HIM'

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NBA NewsSunday, Jan 4, 2026

Jaylen Brown’s text to Joe Mazzulla foreshadowed career night

I don't follow the Heat, but thought you guys might be interested in this. The Heat are giving up the 4th most "open looks" from three this year while teams are making these shots the 5th least.

The fuckery shall continue

"Day'Ron Sharpe is an easier alternative. His defensive disruption, rebounding and general enormity would be great for this group. The Brooklyn Nets also have the flexibility to take Ochai Agbaji, another salary and whatever compensation back to facilitate Toronto slinking beneath the tax."

NBA Philadelphia 76ers rookie VJ Edgecombe blocks shot follows with big slam dunk

[Hine] Anthony Edwards postgame tonight, saying that the Timberwolves actually listened to their game plan tonight and followed it instead of trying to make things “hard” on themselves. Also talked getting sleep the night before facing Davion Mitchell.

The Brooks to Lakers “rumor” is obviously nonsense created to drive engagement, but the real plus here is the fact contending teams would be linked to any Suns player not named Devin Booker because of how well this season has gone

An incomplete list of rivalries (help needed)

AndrewTalksHoops: The number 6 pick overall is already making his mark with the Wizards and it has been a LOT of fun to watch!

Pros &amp; Cons: Are the Chicago Bulls Suddenly a Suitor for Michael Porter Jr.?

Lauren Green, Jazz Reporter Makes Movie Debut In 'HIM'

Pros & Cons: Are the Chicago Bulls Suddenly a Suitor for Michael Porter Jr.?