[Slater] League sources indicate that the Cleveland Cavaliers will be at the “front of the line” in Simmons’ buyout sweepstakes should the Nets part ways with the veteran.

Community Challenge: Say something nice about Chuck. No hedging, no caveats.

[Amick] As of yesterday we’re looking at it like, the Warriors might actually get off Draymond. I don’t think that’s going to happen, but it’s 100% been discussed internally.

[Scotto] Lonzo Ball has received trade interest from several teams, including the Grizzlies, Pistons, Timberwolves, league sources told HoopsHype.

[Amick] The reactions to the Chicago Bulls front office’s choices are just wildly negative across the league. Chicago would just come up time and again with people throwing them in their bottom five. It’s not just media slander. It’s real stuff within the industry.

Dennis Schroder CTE moment

[Stein] One source told The Stein Line the Hawks are exploring more ambitious trade constructions — possibly even involving Brandon Ingram. League sources say Golden State has also examined the prospect of acquiring Brandon Ingram.

LIVE: Luka Doncic’s first Lakers press conference with GM Rob Pelinka

[Scotto] Dallas previously discussed Maxi Kleber in exploratory trade talks with the Indiana Pacers for forward Obi Toppin before including him in the Doncic trade, league sources told HoopsHype.

[Reiter] League Executive: "The players used to have all the leverage to leave. Now they don't. And the players association hasn't done a good job explaining that to them, in part because the NBA players association doesn't want to say, 'We did a bad job negotiating..."

[Scotto] Several teams have expressed interest in trading for Guerschon Yabusele, including the Boston Celtics, New York Knicks, Denver Nuggets, and others, league sources told HoopsHype.

We’ve been McJerked

[Fedor] Sources tell cleveland.com that a recent scan revealed a bone bruise in Dean Wade’s right knee that has a multiple-week timeline.

A young Mavs fan sitting courtside gets beaned by a Kyrie Irving pass

name a better cereal brand… I’ll wait !

Which NBA player taught this kid how to negotiate?

[Herrington] Taylor Jenkins says Santi Aldama and Ja Morant have cold symptoms and will both be out tonight. Tomorrow night uncertain.

Ben Simmons on potential NBA retirement: “There were times, last summer, when I was like, ‘I don't know if I can do this. I might have to stop playing.’”

Six years ago, Jimmy Butler said he would be done with the game before he’s 35 years old

Mods taking a stand against Elon

[Bourguet] The Suns’ upcoming game against the Thunder on Feb. 5 - the day before the NBA Trade Deadline - will now be televised on ESPN, replacing Nuggets-Pelicans. The Suns game time for that one changes from 6 PM local time to 7:30 PM.

[Larsen] Lauri Markkanen on tanking: “I don’t think losing, or purposefully losing, should be part of professional sports. I feel like athletes always want to compete. I understand why some organizations around the NBA are doing it, but I feel like it sucks, in my opinion.”

Proposal to ban all sports content and just start posting porn

[Charania] San Antonio Spurs rookie Stephon Castle has committed to participate in the NBA Slam Dunk Contest at All-Star Weekend in the Bay Area, sources tell ESPN.

Best MNBA 3v3 Comparison?