Top NBA performances from Jan. 5: 1) Cade Cunningham 29 PTS||3 REB|| 13 AST 2) Shaedon Sharpe 29 PTS|| 5 REB|| 7 AST 3) Tyrese Maxey 28 PTS|| 6 REB|| 6 AST 4) Deni Avdija 33 PTS|| 8 REB|| 9 AST 5) Jalen Pickett 29 PTS|| 7 AST|| 7 3PM
LeBron James compared Jalen Johnson to Scottie Pippen 👀: “As far as talent you look at the long arms, 6’9, runs like a deer. Super athletic, he’s improved his outside touch. His ability to guard 1-5.” (via @mindthegamepod)
AJ Johnson is a player to watch in Trae Young trade talks between the Wizards and Hawks, per @esidery
The Atlanta Hawks would most likely have to attach a pick to Trae Young to move him to Washington, per @TheSteinLine
WHICH SIDE WINS THIS TRADE 🤔 Milwaukee Bucks receive: - Trae Young Atlanta Hawks receive: - Kyle Kuzma - Bobby Portis - Gary Harris - 2031 first-round pick (Via @zachkram)
The Nuggets hope is that Nikola Jokić is back and playing by, at worst, the All-Star break, per @Tjonesonthenba
❤️ Cade 🔥 Brunson 👍 Maxey
Steve Kerr ejected 😳😳