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Takeaways: Rockets snap losing streak on Jalen Green’s career night

“I’m trying to be one of the best NBA players,” says Jalen Green, who scored a career-high 42 points in a win over Minnesota. “I’m trying to be coached, learn as much as I can.” #Rockets

USA Today Sports Media Group · Jan 24, 2023

Vet DeMar DeRozan hits milestone in Bulls’ 111-100 victory against Hawks

DeRozan played in his 1,000th regular-season game Monday and talked about a valuable lesson he has learned, as the Feb. 9 trade deadline approaches.

Chicago Sun-Times · Jan 24, 2023

Disinterested Timberwolves beaten by lowly Rockets 119-114

HOUSTON – The Timberwolves played the Rockets three times in January, and even though Houston is the worst team in the league, none of the matchups were a breeze for the Wolves, including Monday.

Tribune News Service · Jan 24, 2023

Jonathan Isaac makes long-awaited return in Magic’s home win over Celtics

ORLANDO, Fla. — After more than 2½ years, the wait for Jonathan Isaac’s NBA return to the Orlando Magic ended.

Orlando Sentinel · Jan 24, 2023

Dan Woike: Lakers' acquisition of Rui Hachimura isn't a blockbuster move, but it's a sensible one

The Lakers — the team whose trade aspirations have been dissected and discussed since the offseason — made a trade Monday, their fans collectively reacting in a singular way.

Los Angeles Times · Jan 24, 2023

Celtics reportedly interested in dropping 2028 pick protections owed Spurs for Jakob Poeltl trade

Currently, Boston has obligations to send that draft pick to the Spurs in a swap from the Derrick White trade.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Jan 23, 2023

Bucks to get Antetokounmpo, Middleton back against Pistons

The Milwaukee Bucks are expecting to have two-time MVP Giannis Antetokounmpo and three-time All-Star Khris Middleton back in their lineup against the Detroit Pistons on Monday night

The Independent UK · Jan 23, 2023

Boston’s Jayson Tatum on if lingering wrist issues may need surgery: ‘Maybe’

The Celtics star suggests its something that will get looked at in the offseason.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Jan 23, 2023

Jimmy Butler no longer has faux-locs on his ESPN profile thanks to a super lame photo edit

We all know that Miami Heat star Jimmy Butler likes to joke around.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Jan 23, 2023

Lakers acquire Rui Hachimura from Wizards for Kendrick Nunn and second-round picks

The Lakers have acquired forward Rui Hachimura from the Washington Wizards in exchange for guard Kendrick Nunn and three second-round picks, according to people with knowledge of the situation not authorized to speak publicly on the situation.

Los Angeles Times · Jan 23, 2023