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Sources: After Kings suffered 24-point loss at home to Warriors last night, interim head coach Doug Christie called for a meeting with his starters. I take you inside that meeting. #haynesbriefs Brought to you by Move Insoles www.instagram.com/reel/DGYbxxh...

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Chicago Bulls are waiving Adama Sanogo who is on a two-way contract after discovering he’ll be sidelined for approximately four weeks with a knee injury, league sources inform me.

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Sources: Oklahoma City Thunder superstar/MVP frontrunner Shai Gilgeous-Alexander has parted ways with his representation to make the bold move of serving as his own agent.

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Veteran guard Dennis Smith Jr. is leaving Real Madrid and intends to make a return to the NBA this season, league sources tell me.

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Milwaukee Bucks star Damian Lillard (hamstring) will be held out tonight’s game against Minnesota Timberwolves to allow a full recovery post All-Star break, league sources tell me.

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Sources: Rockets forward Jabari Smith Jr. (fractured hand) — who’s been out since Jan. 3 — targeting return of Feb. 21 vs. T-Wolves. His agent Wallace Prather comments on client’s impending return. #haynesbriefs Sponsored by Nuna Baby

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Perseverance Update: Former lottery pick Jahlil Okafor — who hasn’t played in the NBA in nearly four years — will sign a 10-day contract with the Indiana Pacers, league sources tell me.

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NBA commissioner Adam Silver will select two injury replacements for the All-Star game with Anthony Davis (adductor strain) and Giannis Antetokounmpo (calf strain) out for a period of time.

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BREAKING: Milwaukee Bucks star Giannis Antetokounmpo to be sidelined weeks with calf strain, forcing him to sit out of the All-Star game next weekend. #haynesbriefs

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Three-time All-Star Ben Simmons will sign with the Los Angeles Clippers, league sources tell me.

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Free agent center Bismack Biyombo and the San Antonio Spurs have agreed to a 10-day contract, league sources inform me.

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Atlanta Hawks will be waiving newly acquired Bones Hyland, league sources tell me.

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BREAKING: New Orleans Pelicans are in advanced discussions to trade Brandon Ingram to the Toronto Raptors, league sources tell me.

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BREAKING: Milwaukee Bucks are trading three-time All-Star Khris Middleton to the Washington Wizards for Kyle Kuzma, league sources tell me.

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Sources: Jimmy Butler’s camp has told Heat he’s in shape, healthy and ready to continue his career and move past this asap. Their messaging to Heat has been to negotiate best deal possible.

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Sources: Chris Paul and Victor Wembanyama will partner up and represent the San Antonio Spurs by participating in the Skills Challenge at All-Star Weekend in San Francisco.

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Sources: LeBron James intends to remain a member of the Lakers past the Feb. 6 trade deadline. #haynesbriefs

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New Orleans Pelicans guard Dejounte Murray tore his Achilles and will miss the rest of the season, league sources tell @ChrisBHaynes.

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Sources: Kaleb Canales — longtime NBA assistant and current associate head coach of G League’s Texas Legends — to be named head coach of Calgary Surge of Canadian Elite Basketball League. Season begins and runs through summer and he’ll be able to rejoin NBA staff next season.

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Breaking: Atlanta Hawks young star Jalen Johnson has suffered a torn labrum in left shoulder and will miss rest of the season, league sources tell @ChrisBHaynes. #haynesbriefs m.youtube.com/@HaynesBriefs

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Sources: Kings star De’Aaron Fox is zeroed in on landing spot as franchise looks to possibly move him. Interested teams will likely be discouraged from trading for him being he’s set to become UFA in 2026. Fox’s unwillingness to sign extension has positioned the situation here.

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Sources: The history-making opportunity LeBron James and Bronny James declined for All-Star Weekend in San Francisco. #haynesbriefs m.youtube.com/@HaynesBriefs

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Sources: A Milwaukee Bucks, Bradley Beal connection is nonexistent. #haynesbriefs www.youtube.com/@HaynesBriefs

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Sources: New Orleans Pelicans-Milwaukee Bucks game tonight will be postponed due to the snow storm in New Orleans. Many roads are closed off and icy.

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Sources: Chicago Bulls rookie Matas Buzelis has received an invite to participate in the Slam Dunk Contest at All-Star Weekend in San Francisco. #haynesbriefs m.youtube.com/@HaynesBriefs

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Sources: San Antonio Spurs rookie Stephon Castle receives invite to participate in the Slam Dunk Contest at All-Star Weekend in San Francisco. #haynesbriefs m.youtube.com/@HaynesBriefs

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Miami Heat star Jimmy Butler will make his return tonight against Denver Nuggets after serving 7-game suspension and he’s expected to be in the starting lineup, sources tell me.

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Sources: Inside Miami considering changing designation of Jimmy Butler’s suspension to a stiffer, more expensive penalty. #haynesbriefs m.youtube.com/@HaynesBriefs

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Sources: Dallas Mavericks center Dereck Lively II received an X-ray on his sprained right ankle and results were negative. No timeline established as of now.

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Sources: Denver Nuggets forward Aaron Gordon (calf strain) intends to make his return today against the Dallas Mavericks after missing the previous nine games. #haynesbriefs

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Sources: New Orleans Pelicans star Zion Williamson has been late for multiple practices this season on top of being late for the team’s flight to Philadelphia. These incidents led to the one-game suspension.

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Sources: Orlando Magic star Paolo Banchero (oblique) will make his return Friday against the Milwaukee Bucks after being sidelined for over two months. #haynesbriefs

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NBA spokesman Mike Bass: “We are in communication with the Lakers and Hornets and continue to closely monitor the situation to determine if any scheduling adjustments are necessary related to tomorrow night’s game.”

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Sources: Los Angeles Clippers star Kawhi Leonard is stepping away from the team to be with family who were forced to evacuate due to the Los Angeles-area wildfires. #haynesbriefs

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Sources: Bucks star Khris Middleton is returning for tonight’s game against Spurs and will come off bench as team tries to find continuity in starting lineup. #haynesbriefs

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Sources: A few teams have been informed not to trade for Miami Heat star Jimmy Butler. #haynesbriefs

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Sources: Milwaukee Bucks star Khris Middleton will not be available tonight at Toronto due to tendinitis in his ankle.

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Sources: In midst of 4-game losing streak and tension in locker room, Phoenix expected to make drastic change by removing Bradley Beal, Jusuf Nurkic from starting lineup beginning Monday at Philadelphia. #haynesbriefs

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Sources: Los Angeles Clippers superstar Kawhi Leonard (knee) is expected to make his season debut on Saturday against the Atlanta Hawks. #haynesbriefs

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Obtained agenda of free agent guard Dennis Smith Jr. — just claimed by the Wisconsin Herd — who will have a Pro Day on Friday in Orlando in front of numerous NBA teams.

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Sources: Former No. 1 pick Greg Oden will visit Portland for first time in over a decade on Dec. 27 and will sit courtside with family on Dec. 28 when Trail Blazers hosts Dallas Mavericks. He’s expected to share his story with players and staffers on how he overcame some difficult obstacles.

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Sources: Former No. 1 pick Greg Oden will visit Portland for first time in over a decade on Dec. 27 and will sit courtside with family on Dec. 28 when Trail Blazers hosts Dallas Mavericks. He’s expected to share his story with players and staffers on how he overcame some difficult obstacles.

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Bucks coach Doc Rivers told me after talking with Darvin Ham and his experience with Lakers last season, they chose not to celebrate The Cup championship with dousing and drinking of champagne. Want to focus on the remainder of the season.

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Philadelphia 76ers say Joel Embiid (right sinus fracture) will remain out and be re-evaluated in approximately one week.

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Philadelphia 76ers star Joel Embiid suffered a sinus fracture tonight and will be evaluated this weekend.

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Sources: Los Angeles Lakers rookie Bronny James will make his G-League road debut on Thursday in Phoenix against the Valley Suns.

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