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Where Warriors star Steph Curry stands in second NBA All-Star fan vote returns

Where Warriors star Steph Curry stands in second NBA All-Star fan vote returns originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area

The second round of returns for NBA All-Star fan voting has arrived. 

Warriors star Steph Curry remains in third place in the Western Conference behind Los Angeles Lakers star Luka Dončić and Denver Nuggets star Nikola Jokić. 

Curry stands with 1,844,903 votes in the second return. He has earned 813,448 votes since the first fan voting returns on Dec. 23. 

In the first fan voting returns, Curry trailed Jokić by 97,507 votes. The Nuggets star center has slightly extended his lead ahead of Curry to 153,657. 

Curry has extended his lead over Oklahoma City Thunder star Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, the reigning NBA MVP,  to 290,435 votes. 

The 37-year-old Curry, who is averaging 28.7 points in 27 games played this season, seeks his 12th All-Star selection. 

Another Warrior, forward Jimmy Butler, slipped to 19th in the Western Conference in the second returns after receiving the 17th-most votes in the West for the first fan voting returns. 

Fan voting for the 2026 All-Star Game began on Dec. 17 and will conclude on Jan. 14. It will account for 50 percent of the final vote, while current NBA players and a media panel will each account for 25 percent to make up the other half.

This season, All-Stars will be selected without regard to position. The new United States vs. The World format will include 24 players split into three teams, with five players earning honors as starters from the two conferences. 

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Steph Curry lists NBA legends he wants with him at future Hall of Fame induction

Steph Curry lists NBA legends he wants with him at future Hall of Fame induction originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area

It’s a given that Warriors superstar Steph Curry will be inducted into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame one day, but who will be on stage with him for the big moment?

During an impromptu interview in Toronto for NBA on NBC, Vince Carter asked Golden State’s prolific point guard which Hall of Fame presenters he wants there for the special occasion. Curry hadn’t thought about it until that moment, he said, but he immediately fired off a short list.

“I mean, you,” Curry told Carter, “Steve Nash, Reggie Miller and Ray [Allen] are the names that I think off the top of my head. …

“Those are my guys, though. It’s crazy to even say out loud.”

Curry, of course, has a special connection and relationship with each of the players he named. He passed Allen for the most career 3-pointers made in NBA history during the 2021-22 season, and he credits Carter, who was Toronto Raptors teammates with his father Dell Curry, for changing the game during the Vinsanity Era.

The Curry-Nash parallels have been prevalent from Day 1, and the Warriors star has credited the former Golden State player development consultant for greatly influencing many parts of his game. Curry has described Miller, another 3-point legend, as his favorite player growing up, and the pair have shared a mutual respect throughout Curry’s iconic career.

It would take ages to dive into each of Curry’s friendships with the four NBA greats, but their impact on him is evident as he nears the halfway point of his 17th season in the league. It isn’t lost on Curry that he’s much closer to where they are, the Hall of Fame, than the start of his career.

“I guess the only thing is being able to embrace the fact that there are less days ahead on the court than there are behind, so I don’t run away from the fact of your mortality in the sense of your basketball mortality,” Curry told Carter. “I know that I don’t have that many years left, but the idea of just honing in on the now, and there’s a sense of urgency at the moment because I still have a lot to prove on the court.

“I don’t want to get too ahead of myself. We’ve got to hold on for as long as we can.”

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Trae Young Trade Rumors: Destinations, packages, ideas including blockbuster deal to Wizards

After more than seven seasons together, Trae Young and the Atlanta Hawks are ready to go their separate ways. It's mutual, with Young’s agents working for the Hawks to find the best trade partner and new home for the three-time All-Star.

The challenge is actually finding a trade that works.

There is not much of a market for Young, league sources have told NBC Sports. On the surface, one would think a lot of teams would be interested in a 27-year-old in his prime who averages 25.2 points and 9.8 assists a game for his career. They are not. Part of the hesitation is that the league is deep with good point guards, and not many teams are looking for one (for example, Young used to be linked to the Spurs, but they now have De'Aaron Fox and Dylan Harper). For the teams that need someone at the point, the challenges are Young's well-chronicled defensive shortcomings, his ball-dominant style and how that impacts team chemistry, and how those two items combine to put a ceiling on how good a team can be with Young. Add in the fact he makes a lot of money — $45.9 million this season, a $48.9 million player option for next season, and he is eligible for and wants a contract extension — and teams looking at tax aprons are hesitant. At best.

Which teams are interested? Who should be? Here are three teams to watch.

Washington Wizards

Washington is the clear frontrunner for a Young trade, with NBA insider Marc Stein first reporting their interest. The Wizards have a promising young core: Second-year center Alex Sarr is a defensive force who can shoot 3s and is the kind of big a lot of teams are trying to find; plus there is scoring on the wings with Tre Johnson and Kyshawn George, and the two-way potential of Bilal Coulibaly. Add Young to this group and suddenly the long-moribund Wizards — who have made the playoffs once in the last seven years and that will become eight this season — have an entertaining team with potential.

There are legitimate concerns that a trade could short-circuit the player development underway in Washington, but if owner Ted Leonsis just wants to get back into the postseason quickly, this is a path to it.

The Trade: Washington receives Trae Young; Atlanta receives C.J. McCollum, Corey Kispert and some picks.

McCollum is in this deal to make the money work, he has an expiring $30.6 million contract. That said, he is averaging 18.6 points per game this season, is a veteran leader, and could be a boost for the remainder of the season in Atlanta.

Kispert is a rock-solid rotation wing shooting 39.5% from beyond the arc this season — which is why the Hawks won't want to give him up and instead will push for something like the combination of Malaki Branham and AJ Johnson in the deal. That could be a sticking point.

The draft picks get interesting — there are front offices around the league that feel Atlanta should have to send picks out with Young to get a team to take on that contract. The Hawks do not see it that way. Washington should not give up its own pick this year or anything of real value, but it does control Oklahoma City's 2026 pick (technically, they get the worst of the Thunder, Rockets and Clippers, which will be OKC). That will very likely be the 30th pick, so the Wizards can throw it in and the Hawks can say they got a first-round pick. That's the most valuable pick the Wizards should give up, other than just a second-rounder or two.

Minnesota Timberwolves

And we're already into trades that I don't like and/or don't make much sense.

The argument for Minnesota to trade for Young is that they need shooting and a point guard, since Father Time quickly caught up with Mike Conley. The idea is that the team needs a boost if it is going to take a step forward from making the Western Conference Finals (as it has done the past two seasons), and Young could be that boost. Anthony Edwards, next to Young, has the potential to be explosive offensively, and with Rudy Gobert in the paint, they can cover up Young's defensive shortcomings.

The problem is how much money Young makes and how much Minnesota has to give up in any trade.

The Trade: Minnesota receives Trae Young; Atlanta receives Naz Reid, Donte DiVincenzo, Mike Conley and a player on a minimum contract.

What has made Minnesota so dangerous the past few years is its depth and versatility, and this four-for-one trade sacrifices it. Minnesota is a good 23-13 this season, and while that is still sixth in the West the Timberwolves are a game out of the top four and hosting a round in the playoffs, and 2.5 games out of being the No. 2 seed. This is not a team in need of a dramatic shakeup of roster and style, and that's what Young brings to the table.

While this trade can be manipulated to bring in a third team and maybe send out Julius Randle instead, the issue comes back to the reality that it's hard to see how any of these trades would make Minnesota better. This is not a deal they should be involved in.

Milwaukee Bucks

Milwaukee is buying, not selling, heading into the trade deadline — it wants to enhance a team that believes it can still be a threat in a wide-open East and in doing so impress Giannis Antetokounmpo. The Bucks need more talent — more shot creation and shooting around Antetokounmpo — and Young is the biggest name on the board. Sure, the Antetokounmpo and Damian Lillard pairing didn't work, but the Bucks can try to convince themselves that this would be different, no matter how much they have to give up.

For Atlanta, they could get help along the front line and maybe a future first-round pick… is that enough?

The Trade: Milwaukee receives Trae Young; Atlanta receives Bobby Portis, Kyle Kuzma, another player (Gary Harris?), Milwaukee's 2031 first-round pick.

That pick becomes a big inflection point: would the Bucks give it up? I'm not sure why Atlanta would want to do this deal and take on the added years of Portis and Kuzma unless that pick was in the mix. If I'm the Bucks is Young really enough to give up the one first-round pick I can still trade?

Portis would help the front line in Atlanta and Kuzma can fit in the rotation. For Milwaukee, already a very thin team, this would hurt its depth even more. Can Young alone fix the issue of the non-Antetokounmpo minutes?

This feels more like a trade born of desperation and is not a great deal for either side, but are both teams desperate enough to do it anyway?

Other Teams mentioned

Here are quick thoughts on other teams that come up in rumors:

• LA Clippers: The idea is that Young would help the team in the non-James Harden minutes, except that Kawhi Leonard is healthy and doing that much better than Young would already. Plus, the Clippers are focused on a 2027 pivot and wouldn't want to extend Young.

• Toronto Raptors: Is Young really a fit with a team that is winning thanks to its defense and depth? The trade likely would require RJ Barrett and Immanuel Quickley plus a first-round pick or two going to Atlanta, and it's hard to see why Toronto thinks this makes them better (taking the ball out of Brandon Ingram's hands).

• Sacramento Kings: Let's put aside the fact that this trade does not make much sense for either side (when has that stopped Sacramento in the past), instead focusing on the fact that Sam Amick at The Athletic has already reported the Kings have zero interest in such a trade. That's smart by the Kings.

• Dallas Mavericks: Multiple reports out of Dallas say there is no interest in the team trading for Young. There will be no swap of problems with Anthony Davis.

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Fantasy Basketball Waiver Wire: Aaron Nesmith's time to shine

The New Year is here, and with it have come new injuries and new opportunities. The biggest storyline of the last week is Nikola Jokic’s hyperextended knee that will cause him to miss at least a month. Denver will have to fill the void with a committee approach, and multiple Nuggets appear in this week’s column.

Aaron Nesmith has played great since returning to Indiana’s lineup, and he tops the list. With key injuries in Chicago and Washington, Bulls and Wizards feature prominently here, too. Multiple frontcourt injuries in Detroit should mean plenty of run for Isaiah Stewart for at least the next week.

Here are the top fantasy basketball waiver wire adds for Week 12.

→ Watch the NBA Coast 2 Coast Tuesday on NBC and Peacock, as the Heat take on the Timberwolves at 8 p.m. ET before the Mavericks and Kings square off at 11 p.m. ET. Both games are available on Peacock. Check your local listings for the NBC game in your area.

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Priority Adds

1. Aaron Nesmith
2. Isaiah Stewart
3. Jake LaRavia
4. Peyton Watson
5. Quentin Grimes
6. Justin Champagnie
7. Isaiah Collier
8. Ayo Dosunmu
9. Caleb Love
10. Luke Kornet

Quentin Grimes, Philadelphia 76ers (35 percent rostered)

After a rough stretch of games, Grimes is back on track with four straight strong performances. Over the last week, he’s averaged 13.3 points, 4.5 rebounds, 3.3 assists, 1.8 steals, 1.3 blocks and 3.0 triples across 33 minutes. Despite improved availability across the roster, Grimes is surging as one of the first guys off Philly’s bench. His 40 minutes in Monday's OT loss highlight Philadelphia's faith in him late in games.

Aaron Nesmith, Indiana Pacers (27 percent rostered)

After returning from a six-week absence, Nesmith has found his groove, and he’s worth a look off the waiver wire. Across his last four outings, he’s averaged 14.3 points, 5.0 rebounds, 3.5 assists, 0.8 steals, 1.3 swats and 3.0 triples across 29.6 minutes. Nesmith is a top-75 fantasy player over the last week, and his role could increase significantly with Bennedict Mathurin (thumb) set to miss substantial time. Indiana is still looking for answers in its starting five, and Nesmith certainly delivered on Sunday with a 25/4/8 line including two swats and five triples across 34 minutes.

Peyton Watson, Denver Nuggets (27 percent rostered)

Watson has started 21 straight games, filling in for Aaron Gordon and Christian Braun. Gordon and Braun both returned on Sunday, with Braun rejoining the starting five and Gordon coming off the bench. Watson remained with the first unit and logged his third straight 20-point game in 29 minutes. Watson’s playing time and production may be scaled back with Gordon and Braun back, but the Nuggets are still without Nikola Jokic, Jonas Valanciunas and Cameron Johnson. Rotation minutes will be available, and Watson has done enough to earn at least 25-30 for the foreseeable future. DaRon Holmes II has started at center with Jokic and Valanciunas sidelined, but he isn’t worth a look in most fantasy leagues due to his limited minutes. Tim Hardaway Jr. is a viable add thanks to his scoring and three-point shooting.

Ayo Dosunmu, Chicago Bulls (23 percent rostered)

All of Dosunmu, Kevin Huerter and Tre Jones have seen increased run and production over their last four games, and all are worth adding off the waiver wire with Coby White on a minutes restriction and Josh Giddey still sidelined. Jones is the best add for managers in need of assists, while Huerter is the better rebounder and three-point shooter. Dosunmu is the best of the group in all-around production, so he's the preferred add here. Huerter is best reserved for deeper leagues, while Jones and Dosunmu are worth rostering in standard leagues.

Isaiah Stewart, Detroit Pistons (23 percent rostered)

Jalen Duren and Tobias Harris will be out for at least a week, freeing up Stewart to take on a larger role for Detroit’s next three games, and potentially longer. Stewart has recorded a blocked shot in 10 straight games, averaging 2.4 swats in that span. He started Sunday’s win over the Cavaliers, delivering a full 8/3/2/2/3 line across 31 minutes.

Jake LaRavia, Los Angeles Lakers (21 percent rostered)

LaRavia continues to shine for the Lakers, and he should stay heavily involved in the rotation until Rui Hachimura and Austin Reaves return. Even when the pair return, LaRavia has been too good to see his minutes cut dramatically. Over his last two games, LaRavia has averaged 23.5 points, 7.0 rebounds, 3.0 assists, 1.5 steals, 0.5 blocks and 3.5 triples. He needs to be rostered in all standard leagues.

Isaiah Collier, Utah Jazz (16 percent rostered)

Collier offers strong numbers in a scarce waiver wire category - assists. He’s averaging 6.6 on the season, but over his last 11 games, he’s dished 8.5 per game to go with 9.8 points, 3.1 boards and 1.0 steals. Collier has been excellent as Keyonte George’s primary backup at PG, but if the latter is forced to miss time or Utah mixes up its starting five, Collier would be in line for big stat lines. In his last start, Collier went for 16/6/10 with a block and a triple across 37 minutes.

Luke Kornet, San Antonio Spurs (15 percent rostered)

Kornet had his best game of the season on Saturday, delivering 23 points, eight rebounds, three assists and five blocked shots across 31 minutes. He’s enjoyed a strong run of games as of late, and he should retain value even after Victor Wembanyama returns. Wemby could come off the bench or see a reduced workload in the games ahead, especially with San Antonio playing a Tuesday-Wednesday back-to-back set.

Caleb Love, Portland Trail Blazers (13 percent rostered)

Jerami Grant (Achilles) will miss a 10th straight game on Monday, which means Love should continue to see meaningful minutes. Across his last seven appearances, the rookie out of Arizona has posted 17.3 points, 2.9 rebounds, 2.3 assists, 0.7 steals and 3.9 triples across 29.7 minutes. He’s worth a look as a points and threes specialist.

Justin Champagnie, Washington Wizards (12 percent rostered)

Over his last four games, Champagnie ranks just outside the top 100 in per-game fantasy value with averages of 12.5 points, 7.0 rebounds, 1.0 steals, 1.3 blocks and 1.0 triples across 25.5 minutes. Kyshawn George is without a timeline for return, and Champagnie should continue to be involved in the rotation until he returns. If you miss out on Champagnie, Bilal Couliabaly is a worthwhile add, as is Tre Johnson, who has started each of the last four that George has missed.

Other options:Cam Spencer (18%), Bilal Coulibaly (27%), Tre Johnson (10%), Tre Jones (26%), Kevin Huerter (11%), Tim Hardaway Jr. (17%), Julian Champagnie (15%)

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Draymond Green gives hilariously self-aware take on Steve Kerr's fiery ejection

Draymond Green gives hilariously self-aware take on Steve Kerr's fiery ejection originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area

Whether it’s smashing a clipboard or sharing disapproval with a referee’s call, Warriors coach Steve Kerr is not one to shy away from expressing anger. 

Kerr’s latest heated moment came in the fourth quarter of the Warriors’ 103-102 loss to the LA Clippers on Monday, as he demonstratively argued against a no-call on a goaltend by Clippers forward John Collins. 

Warriors star Draymond Green was asked after the game if he had ever seen his coach that angry, to which he provided a hilarious and astutely self-observant example. 

“Yeah,” Green responded during his postgame press conference. “When he was ready to kill me the other day in the huddle.” 

Green referred to the clash between Kerr and himself during a Warriors win over the Orlando Magic in December. Green left the bench and did not return to the game, saying it was “best to remove” himself. 

It’s a good sign for morale that Green can chuckle about the incident in hindsight. 

The team responded well after Kerr’s ejection, and his players appreciated the fire that he showed after receiving some unfavorable officiating. 

“To be honest, I was going to do that and [then] I saw him…” Warriors star Steph Curry said to reporters after the game. “… I love that fired-up Steve for sure. Somebody had to do it tonight.” 

Jimmy Butler felt the same way, noting how powerful it is to see Kerr’s anger in person. 

“You see it sometimes on the internet,” Butler said after the game (h/t The Athletic’s Nick Friedell). “But I really get to see it face to face. Like I always tell you, I like confrontation when motherf—ers start yelling so that’s definitely good.” 

Players always appreciate a coach who will stick up for them, especially when it seems like all the calls are going against them. 

As long as that anger isn’t directed at each other during a timeout like the clash with Green, Kerr’s fire could continue to be beneficial for the Warriors. 

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Nuggets reportedly optimistic Nikola Jokic will be back playing by the All-Star break

Denver was not exactly forthcoming around Nikola Jokic's knee injury, aside from the good news that no ligaments were damaged. The team called it a hyperextension, although that is what happened to the knee, not a diagnosis (something Jeff Stotts pointed out at In Street Clothes, adding Jokic's case has the markings of a bone bruise).

As for a return timeline, the Nuggets said only that the three-time MVP would be re-evaluated in a month. Fortunately, reporting from Tony Jones at The Athletic fleshed that out.

According to team sources, the hope is that Jokić is back and playing by, at worst, the All-Star break. On Sunday night in Brooklyn, Jokić was in Denver's locker room in good spirits. While he hasn't returned to the court yet, he's well underway in his rehabilitation and has been able to be aggressive with it.

If Jokic's return falls near the All-Star Game, it will be interesting to see how he and the Nuggets handle it. While Jokic says it's an honor to be voted in by fans, and this year will feature a USA vs. World format for the game as it returns to NBC during the middle of the Milan Cortina Winter Olympics, it's no secret Jokic doesn't really love playing in the exhibition All-Star Game itself. He and the Nuggets are not going to delay a return just to avoid it, but if his return is on that bubble, there will be conversations.

The return timeline impacts a few other things as well, including Jokic meeting the 65-game threshold to be eligible for any postseason awards (if he is not back by the Jan. 30 game against the Clippers he will not make it to the pointless 65-game threshold set by the league).

It also impacts seeding in a deep, bunched-up Western Conference. Denver is working to keep its head above water and is 2-2 without Jokic so far. At 24-12, the Nuggets sit fourth in the West, but only 4.5 games separate the No. 2 seed Spurs and the No. 7 seed Suns, who would be in the play-in. Any kind of slump can quickly put a team in the play-in, where they face good teams to get out of it (then have a much tougher road through the postseason).

There has been good news on the injury front for Denver with both Aaron Gordon and Christian Braun returning to the rotation over the weekend. However, another starter, Cam Johnson, remains out, also with a knee hyperextension.

What the Nuggets really need is the return of Jokic, and so far his recovery appears to be going well.

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Knicks owner James Dolan: 'We want to get to the Finals, and we should win the Finals'

Nothing puts Knicks fans on edge like James Dolan stepping into the spotlight. Except maybe seeing their team get blown out by the Eastern Conference leaders.

Monday, Knicks fans had to suffer through both. Dolan made an appearance with WFAN’s Craig Carton and set the bar high for his team — Finals or bust — and said not to expect any big roster changes at the trade deadline. Here are a few of his comments, via Stefan Bondy of The New York Post.

"We want to get to the Finals. And we should win the Finals. This is sports and anything can happen. But getting to the Finals, we absolutely got to do."

"We love our team right now. They have chemistry, they all like each other. I've never seen a locker room more copacetic. There's a lot of energy there. Leon can always overrule me. But I don't see us making a big change. Because we got to keep building up this group. This group can win a championship. I believe that."

All that felt a little awkward a few hours later, after the East-leading Detroit Pistons easily handled the Knicks on Monday night, beating them 121-90 behind 29 from Cade Cunningham, who was easily the best player on the court. A January regular-season game is not a May playoff game, but this was the Knicks' fourth straight loss as the team has hit a slump. If nothing else, the timing of Dolan's comments felt odd.

In the interview, Dolan praised former coach Tom Thibodeau but said he was not collaborative or dedicated to player development the way a coach and team need to be in the modern NBA.

Dolan also spoke about the Knicks not hanging an NBA Cup banner, via Christian Arnold of The New York Post (the Knicks are 5-6 since winning the Cup in Las Vegas).

"We are going to raise the banner. We're going to raise the NBA championship banner. That's the banner we want to raise. We want an NBA championship, we don't want some consolation prize."

The Knicks are still the betting favorite to come out of the East at DraftKings and reach the NBA Finals (the Knicks are +290 to the Pistons' +400), living up to Dolan's prediction. The thing he said that should make Knicks fans happy was that team president Leon Rose "could overrule him" on player/personnel decisions (Dolan getting involved in roster decisions is the worst possible outcome).

Still, Dolan has spoken and set the bar high — exactly where most Knicks fans wanted it and believed it should be before the season tipped off. It's just always a little concerning when Dolan steps into the spotlight.

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Mazzulla: Josh McDaniels drew up ‘pre-snap motion' plays for Celtics

Mazzulla: Josh McDaniels drew up ‘pre-snap motion' plays for Celtics originally appeared on NBC Sports Boston

Joe Mazzulla will do anything to find an edge, and that includes taking best practices from other sports.

So, when members of the New England Patriots came to TD Garden last month to take in a Boston Celtics game, Mazzulla couldn’t let them leave without picking a few brains.

During his weekly interview on 98.5 The Sports Hub’s Zolak & Bertrand, the Celtics head coach revealed that Patriots offensive coordinator Josh McDaniels spent some time with his team prior to a Dec. 19 game against the Miami Heat — and dove into some Xs and Os for Mazzulla’s benefit.

“He came to a game a couple of weeks ago, and he actually drew up a couple of pre-snap motion plays for us, for me to kind of visualize and see how we could use them as sets,” Mazzulla said Tuesday. “But his mind is amazing.”

How exactly can McDaniels’ pre-snap motion plays help Mazzulla coach his basketball team?

“It can definitely translate (to basketball),” Mazzulla responded. “(McDaniels) was kind of explaining some of the stuff that they do. Did you guys see the answer Kirk Cousins gave about how the quarterback position has changed, and how reads have changed? I mean, it’s very similar. That’s kind of where basketball is as well.

“There’s obviously game plans and details that you have to develop, but over the course of the game, defenses, offenses, spacing, coverages — things are changing so much that you have to be able to adjust on the fly.”

Atlanta Falcons quarterback Kirk Cousins recently went viral for the lengthy dissertation he gave during a press conference on how to read coverages, and the chess match that goes on between QBs and defenses prior to the snap.

As Mazzulla explained, there are lessons to be taken from that pre-snap chess match that directly apply to basketball.

“I think that it’s the pre-snap stuff and the ability to recognize whether they’re disguising man or zone (coverage) and how you go about making the defense tell that, so you know beforehand, and then having to read in real-time — that’s right where basketball is,” Mazzulla added.

Mazzulla’s connection with the Patriots goes way back — he’s attended multiple training camp practices at Gillette Stadium and made a trip to Foxboro this past August to chat with head coach Mike Vrabel. It appears that connection remains very strong, as Mazzulla leaves no stone unturned in his never-ending quest for improvement.

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How to watch Dallas Mavericks vs. Sacramento Kings: TV/live stream info for tonight's game

Tonight's Coast 2 Coast Tuesday action features an exciting NBA doubleheader on NBC and Peacock. First, at 8:00 PM ET, it’s the Miami Heat vs Minnesota Timberwolves. Then, at 11:00 PM ET, the Dallas Mavericks take on the Sacramento Kings.

See below for additional information on how to watch both games and follow all of the NBA action on NBC and Peacock. Peacock will feature 100 regular-season games throughout the course of the 2025-2026 season.

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Dallas Mavericks:

The Mavericks defeated the Houston Rockets 110-104 on Saturday night, snapping their four-game losing streak. Anthony Davis finished with 26 points and 12 rebounds, Max Christie had 24 points, and Brandon Williams added 15 off the bench.

Despite the win, the Mavericks have lost four of their last five games and are currently 11th in the Western Conference.

Cooper Flagg scored just 10 points in Saturday's win, tied for his second-lowest total this season.

Dallas has struggled on the road, losing its last seven away games. The Mavericks look to change that tonight in Sacramento.

Sacramento Kings:

At 8-28, the Sacramento Kings have the second-worst record in the Western Conference and are on track to miss the playoffs for the 19th time in the last 20 seasons.

The Kings have lost their last five straight games, most recently falling 115-98 to the Milwaukee Bucks on Sunday.

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How to watch Dallas Mavericks vs Sacramento Kings:

  • When: Tonight, Tuesday, January 6
  • Where: Golden 1 Center, Sacramento, CA
  • Time: 11:00 PM ET
  • TV: NBC
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Snoop Dogg hilariously keeps pace with furious Steve Kerr's ejection-producing rant

Reggie Miller, rapper Snoop Dogg and Terry Gannon call the game between the LA Clippers and the Golden State Warriors.
Reggie Miller, Snoop Dogg and Terry Gannon call the game on NBC between the Clippers and the Golden State Warriors at the Intuit Dome in Inglewood. (Sean M. Haffey / Getty Images)

In a warm-up for his role in the upcoming Winter Olympics, Snoop Dogg was given a microphone during the second half of the NBA game between the Golden State Warriors and the Clippers on Monday night at the Intuit Dome.

Can't wait for those Olympics! Snoop hilariously sizzled when Warriors coach Steve Kerr stormed the court in the fourth quarter of the Clippers' 103-102 victory.

"The Arizona Wildcat done came out of him. Look at him!" Snoop said, alluding to Kerr's college team. "Aw, Rawwwr, rawwwr, rawwwr!"

Kerr was hit with two technical fouls in less than a minute. He nearly got one with 8:44 to play when Warriors guard Stephen Curry made a shot that appeared to be a continuation after a foul, but the officials nullified the basket.

Less than a minute later, Kerr found a new level of vehemence after the Clippers' John Collins wasn’t called for goaltending on a shot by Gary Payton II. The four-time NBA championship coach flew into a rage, aggressively gesturing at officials and screaming.

Kerr picked up the two technicals — his first in nearly four seasons — and was held back by Payton and assistant coaches before exiting to the locker room.

Snoop Dogg, who had joined regular Peacock/NBC announcers Reggie Miller and Terry Gannon for the second half, rose to the occasion, his commentary keeping pace with Kerr's antics.

"Oh, Steve gonna get thrown out! Get him out of there. Get him out of there! Back him up!" Snoop barked.

All Miller and Gannon could do was laugh as Snoop continued, referencing the location of the Intuit Dome and Kerr's Southern California ties: "Steve back in Inglewood right now. Inglewooood!!! Get him, Steve! You in Inglewood, Steve!"

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Snoop will join NBC Olympics host Mike Tirico in Italy in February, riffing on stories that unfold at the Winter Games the way he did at the 2024 Paris Summer Olympics. The NBA game was an indication he'll again be up to the task.

“We are excited to have Snoop bring his unique energy and passion to our NBA coverage,” NBC Sports executive producer Sam Flood said in a statement. “It will be a once in a lifetime opportunity to watch Snoop, Reggie and Terry talk hoops with a side order of fun.”

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Snoop said in the release that his debut as an NBA game broadcaster "is a dream come true for me. I can’t wait to bring a fresh vibe to the analysis.”

For the record, official Brian Forte acknowledged after the game that goaltending should have been called against Collins. Curry told reporters that he appreciated his coach's passion.

"Two crazy calls in a row that you feel like can dictate the momentum of the game, it doesn’t mean a win or a loss, it just dictates the momentum," Curry said. "I love that fired up Steve, for sure. Somebody had to do it.”

Visiting Los Angeles has been emotional for Kerr since the Pacific Palisades wildfire a year ago destroyed his childhood home, which his family bought in 1969. His mother, 90-year-old Ann Kerr, still lived in the house, located near Rivas Canyon, and was evacuated safely.

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Fantasy Basketball Stock Up Stock Down: VJ Edgecombe on a roll

Welcome to 2026! From game-winners to 50-point games, the new calendar has already provided some notable moments around the NBA.

Let’s take a look at some guys who are hoping to stay hot to begin the year, and others who may want to rewind time.

→ Watch the NBA Coast 2 Coast Tuesday on NBC and Peacock, as the Heat take on the Timberwolves at 8 p.m. ET before the Mavericks and Kings square off at 11 p.m. ET. Both games are available on Peacock. Check your local listings for the NBC game in your area.

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STOCK UP

VJ Edgecombe — PG/SG, 76ers

VJ Edgecombe! I could end this whole section after the first sentence, and it would probably be comprehensible enough to those who play fantasy basketball or follow the NBA closely. But I’ll go a bit deeper — the rookie guard had gone for 23 or more points in three consecutive games, tallied 10 steals, and shot 12-of-25 from beyond the arc before Tuesday’s overtime loss to the Nuggets, in which he added five more triples, four stocks, and nearly messed around and got a triple-double. Edgecombe has consistently been one of the best-performing rookies all season, putting up impressive numbers on a strong team featuring a plethora of productive, proven players. He is rostered in only 63 percent of Yahoo! Fantasy basketball leagues. Adding him, if available, would seem like a wise decision for a fantasy manager to make.

Norman Powell — SG/SF, Heat

Several Heat players have been written about here in the "Stock Up, Stock Down" articles; several in a positive light. And perhaps none have been as worthy of praise as Norman Powell, who has consistently been the go-to guy for Miami amidst several injuries. His latest 34-point outing came on the heels of a 36-point outburst two games prior, putting the first-year Heat guard at 30.3 points and 6.0 three-pointers per game in the three games since the calendar flipped to 2026. But even before the recent three appearances, Powell concluded 2025 having notched 4.8 rebounds and 4.3 assists over a four-game stretch — if he can consistently be productive in non-scoring areas, he’ll unlock another level as it relates to fantasy basketball

Matas Buzelis — SF/PF, Bulls

Whether it’s been wins and losses or players’ individual production, the Bulls’ 2025-26 season thus far has been “unpredictable.” Amidst their latest rollercoaster ride, however, Buzelis has joined Josh Giddey and Nikola Vucevic as one of the more reliable on-court producers on the Chicago roster. The third-year forward has flirted with double-doubles in recent games and has scored in double figures in 9 of his last 10 appearances — four being 20-plus-point outings. His scoring has been complemented by consistent rebounding and contributions from beyond the arc, and he has shown potential as a shot blocker, leading to 18.1 points, 5.2 rebounds, 2.6 three-pointers and 1.3 blocks per game over the last 10 outings. This production just doesn’t feel like a flash in the pan. I very much believe the best is yet to come.

STOCK DOWN

Ausar Thompson — SG/SF/PF, Pistons

Thompson is by no means a “scorer,” as evidenced by his scoring averages over the first three years of his career (8.8, 10.1, and 11.4). Yet, even his recent lack of scoring production on a team currently down key contributors has come as a bit of a surprise. The former fifth-overall pick of the 2023 draft has failed to reach double figures in points and in four of the past six games, which comes directly on the heels of a three-game stretch in which he averaged 17.0 per game. The shooting volume, more than anything else, seems to be the cause. He’s remained good at collecting stocks over this stretch. However, without points, minimal impact from beyond the arc, and not many counting stats as a passer, it’s hard to be confident about Thompson’s fantasy basketball trajectory into the second half of the fantasy season.

Cam Spencer — PG/SG, Grizzlies

After scoring in double digits in 14 consecutive games, a span in which Spencer mostly came off the bench and averaged 16.6 points, 6.4 assists, and 3.4 three-pointers, he’s tallying 6.3 points and has made only two three-pointers over his past four appearances. The slump is mostly a result of poor shooting (33.0/ 1.4/ 100.0 splits), both inside and outside the arc. His minutes have remained consistent, as has his ability to impact the game as a passer — 6.5 assists per game over this same stretch. Yet, the scoring and three-point shooting add a lot to Spencer’s appeal as a fantasy basketball player. Regaining his rhythm as a scorer would boost his stock back up.

Bones Hyland — PG, Timberwolves

Four appearances with the Wolves last season didn’t amount to much for Hyland, who averaged only 4.3 minutes per game. Not much was expected of him heading into his fifth NBA season, which made his December of 2025 so unique — he notched six games with double-digit points and five with at least four assists. His minutes and role in January are still there, averaging 16 minutes per game over his last three, but he’s totaled only 11 points and nine assists over that span while shooting 4-of-18 from the floor and tallying only one assist. Hyland could benefit from a strong outing in the near future to remain a reliable option off the bench for the Wolves. But for now, his stock is a bit down compared to where it was a month ago.

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How to watch Miami Heat vs. Minnesota Timberwolves: TV/live stream info for tonight's game

Tonight's Coast 2 Coast Tuesday action features an exciting NBA doubleheader on NBC and Peacock. First, at 8:00 PM ET, the Miami Heat head to Target Center to take on the Minnesota Timberwolves. Then, at 11:00 PM ET, the Dallas Mavericks take on the Sacramento Kings.

See below for additional information on how to watch both games and follow all of the NBA action on NBC and Peacock. Peacock will feature 100 regular-season games throughout the course of the 2025-2026 season.

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Miami Heat:

The Miami Heat defeated the New Orleans Pelicans 125-106 on Sunday, earning their fifth victory in their last six games. Norman Powell led the way for the Heat with 34 points, Nikola Jovic scored 19 off the bench, while Pelle Larsson and Kel'el Ware each scored 16. Ware also had 12 boards in the win.

All-Star guard Tyler Herro has missed the last 11 games with a toe injury, but several players have stepped up in his absence. Powell currently leads the Heat with 24.4 points per game and is on pace for career highs in scoring, rebounding (3.8 rpg), assists (2.7 apg), and steals (1.3 spg). Three-time All-Star Bam Adebayo is third on the team in scoring (17.3 ppg).

Minnesota Timberwolves:

The Timberwolves started the season 10-8 and are 13-5 in the last 18 games, most recently defeating Washington 141-115 on Sunday.

Anthony Edwards scored 35 points, Julius Randle added 22, and Rudy Gobert finished with 18 points and 14 rebounds.

Edwards is on pace to lead Minnesota in scoring for the fourth consecutive season and is currently seventh in the league in scoring with 29.4 points per game.

Randle and Gobert have also been a big part of the Timberwolves' success. Randle is averaging 22.3 ppg — an increase from last season's 18.7 ppg. He is second on the team in scoring and leads the Heat in assists (5.7 apg). Gobert leads Minnesota in blocks (1.7 bpg) and rebounds (11.1 rpg)

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How to watch Miami Heat vs Minnesota Timberwolves:

  • When: Tonight, Tuesday, January 6
  • Where: Target Center, Minneapolis, MN
  • Time: 8:00 PM ET
  • TV: NBC
  • Live Stream:Peacock
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How to watch the NBA on NBC and Peacock:

Peacock NBA Monday will stream up to three Monday night games each week throughout the regular season. Coast 2 Coast Tuesday presents doubleheaders on Tuesday nights throughout the regular season on NBC and Peacock. On most Tuesdays, an 8 p.m. ET game will be on NBC stations in the Eastern and Central time zones, and an 8 p.m. PT game on NBC stations in the Pacific and often Mountain time zones.

Check local listings each week. Both games will stream live nationwide on Peacock. NBC Sports will launch Sunday Night Basketball across NBC and Peacock on Feb. 1, 2026. For a full schedule of the NBA on NBC and Peacock, click here.

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Assessing Anfernee Simons' value to Celtics as trade deadline looms

Assessing Anfernee Simons' value to Celtics as trade deadline looms originally appeared on NBC Sports Boston

If you haven’t already, it’s time to recalibrate your expectations for the 2025-26 Boston Celtics.

A squad that was projected to win just over 40 games and maybe sneak into the play-in tournament is 23-12 through 35 games and enters Tuesday as the No. 2 seed in the Eastern Conference.

Despite losing four key members of its 2024 championship team (Jrue Holiday, Kristaps Porzingis, Al Horford and Luke Kornet) and being without superstar Jayson Tatum, the Celtics look like a legitimate contender in the East, especially if Tatum can return in the next month or two.

And while the common belief was that Boston would look to trim salary ahead of the NBA trade deadline as they take a “gap year” with Tatum sidelined, that belief appears to have shifted as Feb. 5 approaches.

“Everyone has been penciling them in there as a salary dump team,” The Ringer’s Zach Lowe said Monday on his podcast. “They may dump salary, but I’m putting it out there: I think they may buy at the trade deadline. I think they should. They have a lot of draft assets to trade.

“… I think they are buying and I think they should buy.”

So, what does that shifted belief mean for this Celtics roster — most notably Anfernee Simons?

If the C’s wanted to trim salary and potentially duck under the first apron of the NBA’s luxury tax, trading Simons would present the easiest path. He’s making $27.7 million this season on an expiring contract and was floated in trade rumors before the season even began.

But Simons is making a compelling case to stick around as a second-unit spark plug, with his latest statement coming Monday night at TD Garden when he poured in 27 points (all in the second half) to help the Celtics fend off the Bulls.

With the trade deadline less than a month away, let’s examine the cases for keeping Simons around and for trading him elsewhere.

The case for keeping Simons

Simons has been as advertised as a scorer. His 20.5 points per 36 minutes rank second on the team behind only Jaylen Brown, and he’s making just under 40 percent of his 3-pointers (39.6 percent).

But the 26-year-old has found other ways to impact winning: Simons’ +168 plus-minus is the second-highest in the NBA since Dec. 1 (behind only Oklahoma City’s Cason Wallace), and his 108.1 defensive rating since Dec. 1 is the third-best among Boston’s rotation regulars, behind only Hugo Gonzalez and Luka Garza.

Most importantly, Simons appears to have bought into the Celtics’ emphasis on hustle and defense, which have helped him develop into a more all-around player.

“I think when you understand how we want to play each and every night and you’re doing it each and every night, you find ways to impact the game in your own way,” Simons told reporters after Monday’s win.

Of course, the C’s have plenty of high-energy rotation players like Hugo Gonzalez, Jordan Walsh and Luka Garza who can make an impact with their hustle. But if they want to make a deep playoff run, they need reliable scoring outside the trio of Brown, Derrick White and Payton Pritchard.

That’s where Simons comes in as a source of instant offense for the second unit. And if he can hold his own on the defensive end, he’s worth keeping around until at least the end of the season, when Boston can re-evaluate and see if he fits into the team’s plans for 2026-27 and beyond.

The case for trading Simons

Simons absolutely has provided value, but you could argue he’s a bit of a luxury in a backcourt featuring White, Pritchard and the rapidly-improving Gonzalez.

The frontcourt, meanwhile, could use reinforcements — and Simons is one of Boston’s most tradable assets.

Both Lowe and ESPN’s Tim Bontemps recently floated the idea of president of basketball operations Brad Stevens including Simons in a trade for a veteran big man to bolster a frontcourt that’s getting consistent production from just two players in Neemias Queta and Luka Garza.

“I think there’s a Simons-for-a-big-man trade, a spare-parts-and-a pick-for-a-big-man trade,” Lowe added on his podcast. “I don’t know who the team is or the player is. Would Jusuf Nurkic help their team? I don’t know. It’s going to be something unsexy like that.”

Whether it’s Nurkic or a player like Brooklyn’s Nic Claxton (or perhaps the Los Angeles Clippers’ Ivica Zubac), Boston should at least explore the big man market ahead of the trade deadline, even if it means including Simons in a potential deal.

Simons has made great strides defensively, but he’d likely still be targeted on that end in a playoff series, and his offense won’t be as much of a priority once Tatum returns.

Big man is a more pressing need for the Celtics, and if they’re serious about contending, a trade involving Simons might help land them a player who can add more balance to Mazzulla’s squad entering the postseason.

The bottom line

Trading Simons seemed like an obvious move entering the season — and it still might be a wise decision if he can be dealt for a big man.

But Simons has looked increasingly comfortable in Boston’s rotation over the last month-plus, to the point where it’s easy to envision him playing a key role in a playoff series.

Stevens should keep the phone lines open, but he should only move Simons if Boston can get a high-impact big man in return.

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What is the NBA's controversial '65-game rule' and how is it impacting players?

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The '65-game rule' is part of the NBA's Player Participation Policy, introduced in the 2023-2024 season, that requires players to participate in a minimum number of games in order to be eligible for awards and other honours.

It aims to discourage franchises from 'load managing' athletes, which is where teams rest star players to avoid injury and to keep them in contention for the playoffs.

At the time it was introduced, the NBA stated that the policy means teams must "refrain from any long-term 'shutdowns' in which a star player stops playing games" and also "ensure that star players are available for all national television and NBA In-Season Tournament games".

If teams break the policy they could face fines, unless they can provide proof players are being rested for injury or personal reasons - but the rule will still affect player eligibility for awards and team selections.

A regular season in the NBA consists of 82 games, and to be eligible for awards such as Most Valuable Player (MVP) or the All-NBA teams, players must compete in at least 65 of them.

How does this affect Nikola Jovic?

Nikola Jokic, basketball player for the Denver Nuggets
Nikola Jovic is a three-time season MVP winner [Getty Images]

Nikola Jokic, a three-time season MVP winner, has been a standout performer for the Denver Nuggets this season, currently leading the NBA in rebounds and assists and averaging 30 points per game.

On 25 December 2025, during a fixture against the Minnesota Timberwolves, he became the first player in NBA history to hit at least 55 points, 15 rebounds and 15 assists, in a triple-double beating a record set by Steph Curry.

He also had scored 21 points and provided eight assists before suffering a knee injury in the Nuggets' 147-123 defeat to Miami Heat - an injury which now puts his chances of a fourth season MVP in doubt.

Initial results from a medical scan show that Jovic is expected to miss at least four weeks of play, working out at around 16 games - which would leave his eligibility to be considered for the MVP award and All-NBA teams marginal, as players can only miss 17 games to be included.

However, there is a chance that when his knee is re-examined, the extent of the injury is worse than initially diagnosed. If this is the case, Jovic may not meet the threshold of games played for selection and will miss out on the honours.

What has the reaction to the rule been?

Basketball journalist Grant Afseth told BBC Sport "a firm limit feels too rigid," when it comes to missed games.

"That's why you have [award] voters in the first place — to apply context and judgment.

"Availability should absolutely matter, but it shouldn't erase everything else.

"If someone is clearly the most impactful player over the games they did play and just falls short of a set number, voters should be trusted to decide whether that impact was enough to win an award."

Many basketball fans have used social media to expres their frustration at the rule and the impact it is having on players.

Several sports media outlets have also called for the rule to be scrapped, and former professional Kenyon Martin has also said it should be abolished as it is impacting player's "legacies".

But some NBA professionals have previously expressed support for the rule, with Denver Nuggets coach Michael Malone saying in 2023 that it's a "way to get the best players playing."

"We want people to tune into their TVs and watch," Malone said.

This article is the latest from BBC Sport's Ask Me Anything team.

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Warriors reportedly have ‘sniffed around' center trade market for upgrades

Warriors reportedly have ‘sniffed around' center trade market for upgrades originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area

The Warriors appear to be doing their due diligence in their potential search for an upgrade at one position of need.

It’s unclear which position(s) Golden State will look to upgrade before the NBA’s Feb. 5 trade deadline, but with just over four weeks remaining, one position the Warriors have been connected to repeatedly is center. Specifically, Mavericks big man Anthony Davis, who Dallas reportedly called Golden State about, and who the Warriors haven’t completely closed the door on pursuing.

ESPN’s Anthony Slater reported in one of the outlet’s recent joint columns with other insiders, citing sources, that Golden State has “sniffed around” the center trade market as it continues to get inconsistent play from new veteran big man Al Horford this season.

“Biggest need: Al Horford, the Warriors’ biggest offseason addition, has generated a tiny bit of rhythm after two months marked by injury and ineffectiveness,” Slater wrote. “If the surge continues, they could feel less inclined to enter the center market, but league sources said they have sniffed around.”

It’s unclear what other centers the Warriors could pursue in potential upgrades, but Golden State for years has valued centers who can shoot and stretch the floor, which both Horford and second-year big man Quinten Post can do.

One obvious trade piece the Warriors have in a potential deal for a center — or another position — is young forward Jonathan Kuminga, who can be traded as soon as January 15 and appears likely to be dealt after falling completely out of coach Steve Kerr’s rotations.

Unsurprisingly, Golden State reportedly has discussed trades involving Kuminga with numerous teams already, but as Slater reports, the Warriors are unwilling to take on negative-value contracts in a potential deal if they extend past this season.

“As expected, they’ve had exploratory conversations with several teams about Jonathan Kuminga, but they’ve expressed an unwillingness to take on contracts that extend beyond this season if they view them as negative value deals, sources said,” Slater added. “That’s been an impediment dating back to the summer, when they declined interest in Malik Monk from Sacramento in sign-and-trade talks for Kuminga.”

There still is time before the deadline for the Warriors to decide which direction they want to go in, but it appears they already are exploring the possibility of adding to a position of need.

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