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The Toronto Raptors have reportedly marked SLAM 239 cover star Scottie Barnes as the only untouchable player on their roster, according to Josh Lewenburg of TSN. To our friends up north, this one’s for you. Scottie Barnes covers SLAM 239. https://t.co/5QiShW5rSW pic.twitter.com/jA1rpGeA5z — SLAM (@SLAMonline) July 29, 2022 The reigning Rookie of the Year is…

The Bucks, Mavericks, and Wizards have reportedly expressed interest in acquiring third-year sharpshooter Immanuel Quickley, according to HoopsHype’s Michael Scotto. Quickley had thrived as a starter this season, averaging 20.3 points, 5.3 assists, and 4.9 rebounds per game during his eight starts when he took over R.J. Barrett’s spot in the startling lineup while he…

Jonathan Issac is reportedly set to play at least two games with Orlando’s G League affiliate as a stepping stone towards playing his first NBA game in two and a half seasons after he suffered a torn ACL on Aug. 2, 2020, during the NBA bubble season according to NBA Insider Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN….

The Atlanta Hawks (19-21) have been dangling John Collins as trade bait for quite some time now. Now it seems more likely than ever that the Hawks finally deal Collins to an NBA rival in an attempt to jump from ninth in the Eastern Conference to becoming a conference championship contender. The only thing is,…

Jayson Tatum described Rob Williams’ return to Boston’s starting lineup perfectly when he said it feels like the Celtics are “getting back to normal.” The fifth-year center out of Texas A&M started a game for the first time since Game 6 of the 2022 NBA Finals. He ended the night with six points, seven rebounds,…

Anthony Davis is reportedly planning on starting his ramp-up process in preparation for a return to the Lakers’ lineup once the team returns to L.A. later this week, according to Dave McMenamin of ESPN. AD has missed 12 straight games as of Saturday due to a bone spur fractured off the navicular bone in his…

Kevin Durant will likely undergo MRI testing on his right knee on Monday, according to Brooklyn Nets head coach Jacque Vaughn (via Nick Friedell of ESPN). Vaughn said Durant will likely get an MRI on Monday. — Nick Friedell (@NickFriedell) January 9, 2023 Durant injured his knee late in the third quarter as Heat swingman…

Andrew Wiggins has been absent from Golden State’s lineup for 15 consecutive games due to an abductor injury and a subsequent non-COVID illness. The Warriors have said they wanted Wiggins to be a full participant in practice before he can play again, and that stipulation has finally been met. Head coach Steve Kerr announced Wiggins…

Kevin Durant recently sat down with ESPN’s Nick Friedell to talk about a plethora of storylines surrounding Brooklyn and the NBA as a whole. They talked about one crucial detail: KD’s decision to walk back his offseason trade request and reiterate his commitment to playing with the Nets after the front office couldn’t find a suitable…

Dallas announced they’ll be waiving Kemba Walker a day ahead of his salary becoming guaranteed for the rest of the season via Tim McMahon of ESPN. Walker averaged 8.0 points and 2.1 assists per game during his nine-game stint with the Mavericks after he signed a veterans minimum to play in Dallas in November. Sources:…