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Clippers Edge Warriors 103-102 in Thriller
Kawhi Leonard led with 24 points, 12 rebounds, and 5 assists, while Kobe Sanders scored a career-high 20 points for the Clippers. Stephen Curry had 27 points for Golden State. Clippers improve to 13-22, Warriors drop to 19-18.
Pistons Crush Knicks 121-90 Behind Cunningham's 29 Points
Cade Cunningham posted 29 points and 13 assists, with Javonte Green adding 17 points and 4 threes. Jalen Brunson scored 25 for New York. Pistons rise to 27-9, Knicks fall to 23-13.
Main Street Sports Misses January Payments to 13 NBA Teams
Main Street failed to pay rights fees totaling around $180M to teams like Hawks ($32M), Cavaliers ($34M), and Heat ($55M). A 15-day cure period begins soon amid DAZN sale talks.
Bucks Eye Trades for LaVine, Monk, or Grant to Aid Giannis
Milwaukee, at 16-20 due to injuries and attrition, inquires about Sacramento's Zach LaVine, Malik Monk, and Portland's Jerami Grant. Only Portis and Giannis remain from 2021 champs; assets limited.
Clippers Need Scoring Punch After Powell Exit, Beal Surgery
With Norman Powell gone, Bradley Beal's hip surgery, and regressions from Lopez and Bogdanovic, Clippers rank bottom-five in bench points. Coach Lue seeks playmakers around Leonard, Harden, Zubac.
Anthony Davis Trade Talks Stall with Mavericks Holding Firm
Dallas remains cautious post-Luka Doncic trade, with no traction on Hawks rumors per Marc Stein. Davis' $58M+ contract limits suitors; Mavs dictate terms ahead of deadline.
Hawks Debate Trading Trae Young Amid Poor Record with Him
Atlanta 2-8 with Young, 15-12 without; team thriving around Jalen Johnson and defenders. Franchise player could be moved before deadline as they pivot identity.
NBA Trade Deadline: East Contenders Like Sixers Eye Power Forward
Philadelphia may add at power forward, using two-ways like Barlow or Walker; George/Oubre not ideal size. Bucks, Thunder also in mix as deadline nears.
Cavaliers Face Shakeup Amid Injuries and Struggles
Cleveland underperforms vs last year; injuries to Garland key issue. Core strong but trades possible to boost playoff chances.
Mavericks Weigh Davis Trade for Youth or Play-In Push
Post-franchise reset, Dallas debates keeping AD for play-in or trading for picks amid instability. No rush given his long-term contract.
Celtics Hunt East Top Seed, Unlikely to Sell Talent
Boston, after salary dumps, eyes No.1 seed with Jaylen Brown shining. Minimal deadline changes expected in title pursuit.
Pistons, Thunder, Warriors Eye Moves; Heat/Lakers Decisions Loom
Detroit seeks scorer, Warriors may trade Kuminga; Miami, Lakers face star choices. Pacers, Pelicans set for draft odds.