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LOS ANGELES – When JJ Redick was first hired as head coach of the Los Angeles Lakers, he drew outside comparisons to the legendary Pat Riley. Redick’s pathway to coaching followed a similar story in that he went directly into broadcasting upon retirement and had no previous coaching experience before joining the Lakers staff in […] The post JJ Redick sets the record straight on Pat Riley comparisons, coaching influence appeared first on ClutchPoints .

The Los Angeles Lakers were thoroughly outplayed on both ends of the court by the Boston Celtics in ugly 111-89 loss.

The Wolves, Kings, Bucks and more might be interested in a Ja Morant trade before Feb. 5

For those wondering what might have been had their run in Miami lasted more than four years, you aren’t alone.

The 7-foot center is having his best season as a pro, averaging 9.7 points, 8.2 rebounds and 1.3 blocks heading into Sunday.

Every week in fantasy basketball, there are available players who can help fill holes in your roster. Here are the ones to add for the week ahead.

Teams only wanted Morant in an asset-only trade (like the Trae Young deal), or if the Grizzlies attatched a pick.

NBA trade rumors involving the Utah Jazz

Minnesota Timberwolves center Rudy Gobert has received a one-game suspension due to the number of flagrant fouls he has picked up over the course of the season, and league officials said he will serve his suspension Tuesday against the Milwaukee Bucks.

As implosions go, this one was impressive.

OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — Isaiah Joe scored 22 points and Cason Wallace added 20 points and 10 assists to help the short-handed Oklahoma City Thunder beat the Cleveland Cavaliers 121-113 on Sunday. Chet Holmgren had 17 points, 15 rebounds and three blocks for Oklahoma City (44-14), which made 21 of 41 3-point attempts (51.2%), including six by Joe, and converted 17 turnovers into 31 points. The Thunder played without injured starters Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (abdominal strain) and Jalen Williams (s...

Desmond Bane scored 36 points and Paolo Banchero added 16 points and eight assists as the Orlando Magic held on for a 111-109 victory over the Los Angeles Clippers on Sunday night. Wendell Carter Jr. had 15 points and 14 rebounds and Tristan da Silva scored 13 for the Magic, who improved to 5-2 since Feb. 5. Kawhi Leonard shrugged off an ankle injury to score 37 points and Bennedict Mathurin added 21 points and nine rebounds off the bench for the Clippers, who are 4-5 since Feb. 2.