Nikola Jokic’s dedication to the joke was so strong it took a full 20 seconds for him to crack.
Nikola Jokic approaching Lakers, LeBron James with respect, wise-cracks: “Can he jump as high as me?” — The Denver Post
The Devils have a sticky situation on their hands. New Jersey added five more players to the COVID-19 list Tuesday to make it 14 total. The Devils postponed all games through at least Feb. 6 on Monday. But it doesn’t look like the problem ends in New Jersey. The Buffalo Sabres have placed two players […]
Devils Add Five More Players To COVID-19 List As Potential Exposure Worsens — NESN.com
It seemed so familiar and yet so different. David Backes lurked near the opposing goal in the opening seconds of the second period Tuesday, awaiting a pass from linemate Carter Rowney. The puck arrived as if on cue and in a flash it was off Backes’ stick and sailing into the net. Backes’ first goal…
Ducks veteran David Backes out to prove his worth — Press Telegram
The faces are going to change. When one of the core five misses time – Tuesday night, and for the next two to three weeks, that person will be Marcus Smart – Brad Stevens will go deep on his bench looking for someone to help the remaining regulars make winning plays. From Semi Ojeleye to…
Celtics open 5-game trip with 111-107 win over Golden State — Boston Herald
Sign In Kemba Walker is trending in the right direction, and head coach Brad Stevens can see it. The Celtics point guard played a season-high 31 minutes Tuesday night, his seventh game this campaign, and helped Boston earn a 111-107 win over the Golden State Warriors. Walker finished with 19 points on 6-for-18 from the…
Brad Stevens Shares Positive Outlook On Kemba Walker’s Output Vs. Warriors — NESN.com
The Avalanche had to do it differently Tuesday night. In their first game without injured superstar Nathan MacKinnon, the Avs couldn’t count on the perennial Hart Trophy candidate to provide his elite skills in all three zones. They were forced to accept the fact they must learn to win without MacKinnon because, according to coach…
Avalanche grinds out 2-1 win over Minnesota behind defense, depth scoring — The Denver Post
The Angels completed the deal for right-hander Alex Cobb on Tuesday night, picking up a starter and paying only a fraction of his salary. The deal, which was first reported on Monday, brings Cobb from the Baltimore Orioles, who are reportedly still responsible for $10 million of his $15 million salary. Some of the remaining…
Angels finalize trade for Alex Cobb — Orange County Register
With little more than two minutes left in the second quarter, Kevon Looney planted his foot, rolled his ankle and grimaced. Soon after, the Warriors’ only center limped off to the locker room. The Warriors entered Tuesday night with only one healthy center and, by halftime, they had none. Despite a hot start and 38…
Despite 38 from Steph Curry, Warriors come up short in loss to Celtics — Marin Independent Journal
Amid this season of transition and mercurial play, one question has remained at the epicenter of all things Warriors: How open is this team’s championship window? If you ask Steph Curry, it’s wide open. And that’s with the Warriors as is. Are you going to tell him he’s wrong? I’m not. At least not yet.…
Kurtenbach: Steph Curry says the Warriors’ title window is wide open. Believe him — Red Bluff Daily News
Both players must isolate away from the team, but could still play in Sunday’s Super Bowl should they continue to test negative and follow protocols.
Two Chiefs players hit COVID-19 list as close contacts — Las Vegas Review-Journal
LeBron James misses the days when chopping up with a courtside fan was a harmless pastime. He was drawn into one such interaction on Monday night, which resulted in four attendees at State Farm Arena being ejected from the arena. The television broadcast captured images of one of the fans pulling down her mask to…
LeBron James’ exchange with courtside fans in Atlanta draws attention, concern for COVID-19 protocols — Orange County Register
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Orlando Magic
Aminu, Al-Farouq Out Injury/Illness – Right Knee; Injury recovery
Carter-Williams, Michael Out Injury/Illness – Left Foot; Sprained
Fultz, Markelle Out Injury/Illness – Left Knee; Torn ACL
Gordon, Aaron Out Injury/Illness – Left Ankle; Sprained
Isaac, Jonathan Out Injury/Illness – Left Knee; Injury recovery
Mane, Karim Out G League – Two-Way
Toronto Raptors
Anunoby, OG Out Injury/Illness – Left Calf; Strain
Harris, Jalen Out G League – Two-Way
McCaw, Patrick Out Injury/Illness – Left Knee; Surgery – rehabilitation
Powell, Norman Questionable Injury/Illness – Right Quadriceps; Contusion
The view from left field 