NBA Highlights

Knicks' Marcus Morris apologizes for sexist comments directed to Grizzlies' Jae Crowder
https://www.azcentral.com/story/sports/nba/2020/01/30/marcus-morris-sexist-comments-knicks-player-apologizes-jae-crowder/4619349002/

34 year old PJ Tucker, who has nerve damage in his right shoulder, is averaging 35.5 MPG in the seven games since Mike D'Antoni said that he'd try to limit him to 30 MPG

KAT will enter February having still not won a game since November

Pau Gasol: I still refuse to believe it... it still feels like a nightmare that I can’t wait to wake up from... but if this nightmare continues, I will do what I can to keep your legacy going and your lessons present in everything I do.

In 2020 Devin Booker has averaged 32/4/6 on 52/38/93 shooting.

The Memphis Grizzlies went 8-2 in their last 10 games and are currently the 8th seed with a 24-24 record

The Warriors have no All-Stars for the first time since 2013

Doncic not traveling to Houston, will get an MRI, most likely tomorrow. Extent of ankle injury not yet known.

Over the last 9 games, Dennis Schroder is averaging 23-4-6 on 51-51-88 (65.2% TS). On the season, Dennis is averaging 19-4-4 on 47-39-83 (58% TS), and is top 5 in the league in real plus-minus (2nd among guards behind James Harden).

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2020_NBA_All-Star_Game#All-Star_Game

Trae Young fouled by gust of wind on a three point attempt to end half
https://streamable.com/r6zat

After the ref gives him the ball to inbound it, Draymond walks inbounds with the ball and turns it over as a result
https://streamable.com/tuehe

Collin Sexton tries the hesi pullup on defense
https://streamable.com/edz5e

From New York/Memphis: Knicks' Elfrid Payton and Memphis' Jaren Jackson Jr. and Marko Guduric each suspended one game. Marcus Morris fined $35,000; Jae Crowder fined $25,000.
http://twitter.com/ShamsCharania/status/1223049411590344704

There have been 42 free throw attempts in the first half of Philadelphia @ Atlanta

Vince still got it, hits the sweet fadeaway
https://streamable.com/45nru

Steph warming up from deeep!
https://streamable.com/3ohtc

Trae Young ends the game with 39 pts and 18 asts. John Collins with 17 pts and 20 reb. Hawks win.

NBA All-Star Donovan Mitchell tonight: 4 points, 1-12 FG, 0-6 3PFG, 4 TOs, -9 +/-

Jaylen Brown and Marcus Smart share a quick dance to The Sugarhill Gang
https://streamable.com/fzw7d

Fan turned 102 years old today so the Hawks gave her a custom “102” jersey
https://streamable.com/ka432

Gobert gets theatrical while complaining to the ref about Jokic’s foul-drawing techniques
https://streamable.com/948x0

Bradley Beal reacts to not being named an All-Star: "I'm a little pissed off about it... it's disrespectful."
https://streamable.com/zvz90

Kyle Lowry once again being pushed by a fan courtside
https://streamable.com/rgyb0

A year ago it would have been crazy to think that Kyrie Irving, Paul George, Karl-Anthony Towns, Steph Curry, Klay Thompson, and Kevin Durant would not be in the All-Star game

The Denver Nuggets (33-15) 106-100 hold off the Utah Jazz (32-16) and Jordan Clarkson behind a 27-1 run and Nikola Jokic's 28 points

Jokic has 93 points in the last 5 minutes of games within 5 points this season, shooting a league-best 55.4% (min 50 attempts).

Cam Reddish dunks it over Joel Embiid
https://streamable.com/sdchu

Trae Young is the 2nd player in NBA history to average 30 PPG and 15 APG over a 5-game span, joining Nate Archibald in 1972.

Trae Young with 39 points and 18 assists tonight is historic stuff. Only four players had 39 and 18 in NBA history: Oscar Robertson, Lenny Wilkens, Tiny Archibald, Tim Hardaway. Oscar did it four times. Trae is the youngest to do it.

Jokic finishes the game with 28 points, 4 rebounds, 10 assists

De'Aaron Fox against the Clippers: 34/8/3 with 4 steals and 2 steals

Patrick Beverley decides it would be a good idea to guard the inbounder and gets called for a tech
https://streamable.com/4j16h

Not an all star Bradley Beal puts up 34/9/9 on 7/16 shooting and 6/12 from three point range

Trae Young is averaging more Points/Assists/FG%/3PT%/FT%/TS%/STL/BLK than Luka

The Boston Celtics (32-15) defeat The Golden State Warriors (10-39). Hayward, Smart, Tatum combine for 66p. Final score 119-104

With a chance to cut the deficit to 3, Tobias Harris clanks it off the top of the backboard
https://streamable.com/m359n

De'Aaron Fox brings his career high to 34 with a steal and breakaway dunk that buries the Clippers
https://streamable.com/hsayf

Cam Reddish had a slow start in his first season but has picked it up and ends the month of January with 41% FG with 40% 3pt FG on almost 5 attempts

Cam Reddish with the poster over Embiid
https://streamable.com/4c57x

Lou Williams is over the media prying into the Clippers chemistry talk: "I'm sick of the chemistry talk. We're fine, were right in the mix of this with everyone else."
https://streamable.com/mf12z

Collin Sexton finishes January with 22.7 points per game on 47/46/92 shooting splits

Shake Milton Career High 27 Points/6 Assists

That's some BS right there. Very big part of Philly's rotation, and it's rare to see a rookie who is so skilled defensively. Same story for DiVincenzo as a sophomore: Philadelphia 76ers rookie Matisse Thybulle was not voted in by assistant coaches to be a participant in the Rising Stars Game, league sources tell Yahoo Sports.

Jokic catches himself from saying "no homo" for a second time after getting fined $25,000 for it in 2018
https://streamable.com/zbibp

Toronto Raptors forward Serge Ibaka becomes first player in NBA history to record 500 3-pointers, 1,500 blocks
https://ca.nba.com/news/toronto-raptors-forward-serge-ibaka-becomes-first-player-in-nba-history-to-record-500-3-pointers-1500-blocks/10filgi89lmlb1ib6hr8hgl1t7

Luka Doncic will miss tonight's game at Houston. The Mavericks are 2-2 without him this season. In those 4 games, Kristaps Porzingis is averaging 22.5 PPG and 13.8 RPG, taking 18.0 shots per game vs his usual 13.5. Coverage starts at 7:30 ET on ESPN
https://twitter.com/espnstatsinfo/status/1223229446007685121

With Bulls forward Wendell Carter Jr. being injured and unable to play in Rising Stars Challenge, Zion Williamson was selected as an injury replacement by the league, a source tells Yahoo Sports.

Over his last 20 games, Russell Westbrook is averaging 31-8-7 on 50% FG, and leads the Rockets in plus-minus (+3.7, Harden +0.7). With Harden's injury struggles, it's been Russ that's kept Houston afloat with MVP level play over that stretch.

Booker: "The NBA is different than the game that I fell in love with at the beginning of all the best players in the All-Star Game growing up. And now it's an entertainment, drama, political-filled league. But we're a part of it now. It pays well so I guess we should be quiet about it."

Collin Sexton in his last 20 games: 22.5/3.7/2.7 on 47.5/41.5/89.3 (56.3 TS%). He does not play in the Rising Stars game.

Luka Doncic out 2 weeks with ankle sprain

Trae Young over his last 5 games: 34-15 on 64% TS%. Hawks +17 with him on the floor, -38 with him off it 

Marcus Morris apologizes for his unnecessary comments
https://streamable.com/7fylg

Pelicans rookie Jaxson Hayes says "NBA can really suck my d**k for all I care. And I hope y'all see

this video by the way, fine me." for not making the Rising Stars team.
https://streamable.com/tnb2k