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Brooklyn Nets head coach Jacque Vaughn was asked about finding consistency following their 111-102 NBA Paris Game loss vs. the Cleveland Cavaliers (3-12 record in last fifteen games).

(via YES Network):

Reporter: “Before the game you spoke about consistency being a key thing, you need to get going. Now you had one half, and another half. Do you think it will even itself out once you are maybe fully healthy in context of having adversity or facing a lot of injuries throughout the season?

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Chicago Bulls head coach Billy Donovan sounded pleased with the group’s recent improvement after last night’s 122-116 road win vs. the San Antonio Spurs.

(via Optimistic Bulls Fan):

“It’s unfortunate we dug ourselves a hole those 15-20, 22 games. I think we’re getting better. I think we’re improving. I feel like we’re getting better, I really do. I think we’re playing stylistically how I’d like to see us play and how I think the game should be played.

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Orlando Magic head coach Jamahl Mosley talked about Paolo Banchero making the right play when getting doubled following Saturday’s 112-100 road loss vs. the Oklahoma City Thunder.

(via Orlando Magic):

Reporter: “Defenses these past few games have been pretty aggressive at double teaming Paolo. How have you felt about the offensive execution around him in that span?”

Mosley: “Well, him making the right play. You see a couple skip passes to the corner, finding cutters.

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Crvena Zvezda, currently aiming for a EuroLeague playoff spot, has officially inked 24-year-old point guard Javonte Smart, who joins from the Delaware Blue Coats in the G League.

Smart, recently waived by the Philadelphia 76ers after a brief stint, signed a contract until the season’s end, with the team holding an option for an extension.

KK Crvena zvezda Meridianbet obaveštava javnost da je novo pojačanje našeg tima Amerikanac Javonte Smart!

Smart, rođen 1999.

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Toronto Raptors guard RJ Barrett incurred a $2,000 postgame fine for Flopping, as confirmed by the NBA following a league office review.

TOR’s RJ Barrett was assessed a postgame Flopping fine of $2,000 upon league office review for https://t.co/qQPA7HJ1G0 on Jan. 12 vs. UTA.

— NBA Official (@NBAOfficial) January 13, 2024

The incident leading to Barrett’s fine took place during Toronto’s lopsided defeat against the Utah Jazz. In the second quarter, Barrett, in an attempt to secure a rebound, had mid-air contact with Utah’s Ochai Agbaji.

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Austin Hollins has concluded his tenure with Zalgiris Kaunas and is poised to re-enter the basketball player market, as reported by sources to BasketNews.

Zalgiris opted to separate from Hollins, renowned for his defensive abilities, to acquire a player of a different profile, specifically a combo guard, according to insiders from BasketNews.

The 32-year-old American wing became a part of the Lithuanian champions in December under a non-guaranteed contract.

“He is an amazing human being.

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Former Denver Nuggets star Carmelo Anthony recently voiced displeasure over the team swiftly assigning his No. 15 jersey to Nikola Jokic, labeling it a “petty maneuver.”

Anthony, who spent eight seasons with the Nuggets, suggested the move aimed to diminish his legacy within the organization, calling it a deliberate act rather than a routine jersey assignment.

Despite Anthony’s critique, Jokic has thrived in the No. 15 jersey, earning two league MVP awards, a Finals MVP, and leading the Nuggets to their first NBA championship last season.

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In a challenging bout, D’Angelo Russell showcased his offensive prowess, scoring a season-high 39 points and adding eight assists for the Los Angeles Lakers (19-21), but it wasn’t sufficient as they fell to the Utah Jazz (21-20) with a final score of 132-123.

Contributing to the Lakers’ efforts, Austin Reaves managed 19 points before fouling out, and Rui Hachimura added 17 to the scoreboard.

Despite Anthony Davis recording a triple-double with 15 points, 15 rebounds, and 11 assists, the absence of LeBron James due to a left ankle injury was strongly felt.

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During his “Big” podcast, Shaquille O’Neal mentioned a rumor suggesting that Jusuf Nurkic was considering pressing charges against Draymond Green.

This speculation arose from an on-court incident in December where Green allegedly punched Nurkic in the face. However, Nurkic denied the accuracy of this claim.

“I want to have a Katt Williams moment right now,” O’Neal began, referring to the comedian going on Shannon Sharpe’s podcast and lighting fire to the Hollywood establishment.

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The Charlotte Hornets are open to trading their wing player, Gordon Hayward, who is currently on a $31.5 million expiring contract. There is a chance that Hayward might be traded.

Alternatively, teams are keeping an eye on Hayward as a potential candidate for a buyout. However, due to the new Collective Bargaining Agreement, teams above the tax apron face restrictions in signing him since Hayward’s salary exceeds the Non-Taxpayer Mid-Level Exception.

Among the teams currently exceeding the tax apron are the Boston Celtics, Denver Nuggets, Golden State Warriors, LA Clippers, Miami Heat, Milwaukee Bucks, and Phoenix Suns.

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