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The Chicago Bulls and Detroit Pistons are in trade discussions regarding Zach LaVine, but the Pistons find the Bulls’ asking price too steep. Detroit values Cade Cunningham, Jalen Duren, Jaden Ivey, and Ausar Thompson as untouchable assets and has no intention of including them in any trade.

Chicago has proposed a package involving Bojan Bogdanovic and one of the Pistons’ key players, but Detroit has stood firm. There’s a possibility of re-engagement if the Bulls reconsider their asking price before the trade deadline.

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The Washington Wizards have appointed Brian Keefe as their interim head coach, succeeding Wes Unseld Jr., who transitioned to a front-office position.

Keefe, in his first year with the Wizards, brings experience from coaching roles with the Brooklyn Nets, Los Angeles Lakers, New York Knicks, and Oklahoma City Thunder. The Wizards have announced plans for a thorough search to select their permanent head coach in the upcoming offseason.

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— RealGM (@RealGM) January 25, 2024

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NBA legend Shaquille O’Neal recently stirred controversy by asserting that Bol Bol possesses the same skill set as San Antonio Spurs’ rookie sensation Victor Wembanyama, with one major caveat – laziness.

In a candid statement on The Big Podcast with Shaq, O’Neal confidently stated, “Bol Bol can do everything Wemby can do and even a little better: dribble behind the back, shoot the three, nice handle, the floater game. He’s just lazy.”

"Bol Bol can do everything Wemby can do and even a little better: dribble behind the back, shoot the three, nice handle, the floater game.

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When discussing NBA draft disappointments, Greg Oden’s name frequently surfaces as the top pick of the 2007 NBA Draft, playing only three seasons with limited appearances due to persistent knee injuries.

Oden’s career spanned just 105 regular-season games, averaging 8 points, 6.2 rebounds, and 1.2 blocks in 19.3 minutes per game before his premature retirement in 2016.

Speaking on the “Curious Mike” podcast with Denver Nuggets’ Michael Porter Jr., Oden’s former teammate, Brandon Roy, lamented the untapped potential, stating, “He had that Hall of Fame talent.

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Miami Heat head coach Erik Spoelstra discussed building on the chemistry of Tyler Herro and new guard Terry Rozier following last night’s 105-96 home loss vs. the Memphis Grizzlies.

(via Bally Sports Sun):

“I definitely see the possibilities with those two guys, and it’s not a shock to feel that way because you have two supremely skilled players that can do a lot with the ball. They’re both unselfish. They both can do things at all three levels in this game.

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Terry Rozier, the Miami Heat’s recent acquisition, faced a challenging debut as his team fell to the Memphis Grizzlies 105-96.

In his first game since the trade from the Charlotte Hornets, Rozier, who averaged 23.2 points, 6.6 assists, and 3.9 rebounds per game this season, came off the bench, contributing nine points on 3-for-11 shooting.

The 29-year-old guard had little time to acclimate, with the last 24 hours spent on travel and medical checkups.

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The Milwaukee Bucks have swiftly secured their next head coach in Doc Rivers, less than 24 hours after the dismissal of rookie head coach Adrian Griffin. ESPN confirmed the hiring, with a “very lucrative” contract expected for Rivers, as reported by Sports Illustrated.

The former 76ers coach emerged as the frontrunner for the position following the surprising decision to part ways with Griffin. Rivers, returning to coaching after a brief ESPN analyst role, brings 25 years of coaching experience to the Bucks.

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In their custody battle, Nia Long secured a monthly child support of $32,500 from Ime Udoka. A judge finalized the agreement, granting Nia the majority of parenting time for their child. Despite the court suggesting a potential support of $56k, the parents settled on $32,500 per month.

The decision took into account the significant income disparity, with Ime, currently coaching the Houston Rockets, having over $400k in net monthly disposable income compared to Nia’s $20k.

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The Portland Trail Blazers are protesting their 111-109 loss to the Oklahoma City Thunder, claiming that head coach Chauncey Billups called a timeout before a referee called a travel on Malcolm Brogdon.

Despite leading 109-108 at the time, Billups received two technical fouls and was ejected. The crew chief explained that the timeout wasn’t granted because Billups was behind the referee, making it difficult to see and hear the request. The NBA has five days to decide on the protest.

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While there has been buzz surrounding Kyle Kuzma as a potential trade candidate approaching the deadline, he recently re-signed with the Washington Wizards on a four-year, $102 million deal. However, the Wizards currently do not appear motivated to engage in a trade involving Kuzma.

“Washington has been very reticent with Kyle Kuzma,” said Adrian Wojnarowski on his podcast. “People are calling them. Teams tell me they call them and they’re not getting counters from Washington.

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