Just in: Minnesota Timberwolves star Anthony Edwards will undergo an arthroscopic procedure on his ailing right knee and miss up to two months, sources tell ESPN.

Source: https://www.espn.com/contributor/shams-charania/792a3b018e22c

Shams Charania:

The Charlotte Hornets on Feb. 11 are retiring the No. 1 jersey of Muggsy Bogues, the shortest player in NBA history at 5-foot-3. Bogues spent 10 of his 14 NBA seasons in Charlotte (1988-1998) and is the franchise leader in assists, steals and minutes.

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Former NBA star Paul Pierce said he's "tapped out" financially after losing his job with Fox Sports. The athlete also said he's struggled to keep up with court-ordered payments to his ex-wife and his children.

Paul Pierce has been in the headlines for the last year. Beyond his public dealings with his ex, the NBA champion faced pushback in October 2025 after he was arrested on suspicion of driving under the influence.

A source told TMZ that Pierce is "tapped out" and can no longer afford his hefty monthly payments to his ex-wife and children.

Court documents claim Pierce used to receive $119,000 a month from Fox Sports; however, he received his last check in August, and now his monthly income is zero.

Paul said he pays close to $30,000 per month in child support and another $20,000 per month in spousal support.

Additionally, Pierce spends nearly $50,000 a month in bills, including close to $10,000 in childcare, $5,000 in groceries, $7,000 on eating out, $3,200 on utilities, $1,000 on clothes, $3,500 on entertainment, and "various other expenses."

https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/nba-star-paul-pierce-makes-121000270.html

Yaxel Lendebourg tonight dropped 31/PTS on 9-19/FG and 1-8/3PA, 12/REB, 6/AST, and 1/BLK in only 30 minutes, helping lead them to a win versus the Denver Nuggets. His ability to remain physical on both ends, rebounding, foul drawing, and ability to act as a facilitating hub for the offense almost felt like it wasn't coming from a rookie's fourth game in the NBA. Whether it be Aaron Gordon, Trevon Brazile, or Marvin Bagley guarding him, it felt like it did not matter tonight. It seems like Curry has some help after all before Jimmy Butler comes back onto the court, albeit with terrible 3-point efficiency.

Shams Charania:

Toronto's Kawhi Leonard is expected to miss a period of weeks due to swelling in his left knee, sources tell ESPN. MRI on Leonard's knee showed no structural damage, but sides will use the shorter term to ramp him back up after the stoppages during the offseason.

https://www.espn.com/contributor/shams-charania/6ae0f86655352

Miller purchased 500 tickets against the Wizards for breast cancer awareness night because his mother is a breast cancer survivor.

“I was really going to do more, a lot more than that,” he said — and then went out and put on a show. By tossing in a career-best 39 points, hitting the game-clinching bucket and leaving his imprints all over Charlotte’s 110-103 victory at Spectrum Center, Miller couldn’t have scripted it any better.

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Bam Adebayo really loves 83 so much he decided to pay a tribut to his 83 point game yesterday going off for

8 points on 3 FGM (3/10 shooting) along with 8 rebounds and 3 assists in the loss to the Mavericks as Heat loss their 4th straight game.

Steph finishes the night with a perfect 8/8 from the field 3/3 from the 3 and 5/5 on free throws. First time to finish perfect from the field since 2011.

• 98-99 Clippers (9-41)
• 15-16 76ers (10-72)
• 97-98 Nuggets (11-71)
• 09-10 Nets (12-70)
• 04-05 Hawks (13-69)
• 96-97 Grizzlies (14-68)
• 98-99 Nuggets (14-36)
• 00-01 Bulls (15-67)
• 07-08 Heat (15-67)
• 99-00 Bulls (17-65)
• 08-09 Kings (17-65)
• 15-16 Lakers (17-65)
• 24-25 Jazz (17-65)
• 04-05 Hornets (18-64)
• 14-15 76ers (18-64)
• 97-98 Warriors (19-63)
• 99-00 Warriors (19-63)
• 08-09 Clippers (19-63)
• 08-09 Wizards (19-63)
• 18-19 Cavaliers (19-63)
• 25-26 Pacers (19-63)
• 07-08 SuperSonics (20-62)
• 25-26 Nets (20-62)
• 20-21 Pistons (20-52)
• 11-12 Wizards (20-46)
• 14-15 Lakers (21-61)
• 15-16 Nets (21-61)
• 98-99 Warriors (21-29)
• 07-08 Timberwolves (22-60)
• 01-02 Grizzlies (23-59)
• 05-06 Knicks (23-59)
• 21-22 Pistons (23-59)
• 16-17 Suns (24-58)
• 17-18 Mavericks (24-58)
• 21-22 Thunder (24-58)
• 00-01 Hawks (25-57)
• 13-14 Celtics (25-57)
• 13-14 Jazz (25-57)
• 14-15 Magic (25-57)
• 96-97 Nets (26-56)
• 05-06 Hawks (26-56)
• 25-26 Pelicans (26-56)
• 97-98 Kings (27-55)
• 05-06 Raptors (27-55)
• 23-24 Grizzlies (27-55)
• 02-03 Grizzlies (28-54)
• 16-17 76ers (28-54)
• 09-10 Clippers (29-53)
• 12-13 Wizards (29-53)
• 12-13 Pistons (29-53)
• 10-11 Pistons (30-52)
• 15-16 Pelicans (30-52)
• 19-20 Pelicans (30-42)
• 97-98 76ers (31-51)
• 19-20 Kings (31-41)
• 10-11 Clippers (32-50)
• 07-08 Bulls (33-49)
• 16-17 Mavericks (33-49)
• 99-00 Rockets (34-48)
• 04-05 Warriors (34-48)
• 16-17 Pelicans (34-48)
• 22-23 Magic (34-48)
• 20-21 Wizards (34-38, 8 seed, lost in round 1)
• 03-04 Cavaliers (35-47)
• 02-03 Knicks (37-45)
• 96-97 Suns (40-42, 7 seed, lost in round 1)
• 10-11 76ers (41-41), 7 seed, lost in round 1)
• 99-00 Pistons (42-40, 7 seed, lost in round 1)
• 03-04 Heat (42-40, 4 seed, lost in round 2)
• 01-02 76ers (43-39, 6 seed, lost in round 1)
• 07-08 Wizards (43-39, 5 seed, lost in round 1)
• 10-11 Rockets (43-39)
• 22-23 Lakers (43-39, 7 seed, lost in WCF)
• 24-25 Pistons (44-38, 6 seed, lost in round 1)
• 04-05 Grizzlies (45-37, 8 seed, lost in round 1)
• 04-05 Bulls (47-35, 3 seed, lost in round 1)
• 07-08 Warriors (48-34)
• 22-23 Kings (48-34, 3 seed, lost in round 1)
• 18-19 Thunder (49-33, 6 seed, lost in round 1)
• 06-07 Mavericks (67-15, 1 seed, lost in round 1)

In the past 30 years, 80 teams have started 0-4. Of these, just 14 (18%) have made the playoffs, and only 2 (3%) have won a playoff series. Neither of them made the finals or won a conference finals game. Only 1 team won more than 50 games, and the median is 26 wins.

Things are not looking great for either of these teams right now who had championship aspirations going into the season. They'll either fall well short of expectations, or do something no team has done in 30 years.

Knicks have a tough opponent tonight playing the Pistons, but do have a chance to move to 1-3 and not be part of this list.

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Malik Beasley, a nine-year NBA veteran, has agreed to plead guilty to federal charges stemming from a Department of Justice investigation into illegal sports gambling, his attorney told The Athletic. He will plead on Dec. 9 in Brooklyn.

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“Alex Caruso, their veteran guard, he actually sprained his ankle on Monday, and we know with sprained ankles, especially how nasty his looked, there’s going to be some level of time he is likely going to be missing as well.”

Jalen Brunson in the first half: 11 Points on 1/10 FG and 9/10 FT

Haram ball by Brunson

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Yeah it's always frustrating missing time.

I came back to compete with this team and I'm focused on getting back to 100.

Toronto, I've appreciated the love since I've been back. Returning soon.

Godspeed.
Whi

Brown’s representative told ESPN that claims he demanded a trade or gave Boston a list of demands are “10000% a lie.” His camp says he only asked for input on his destination after being told he would be traded.

https://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/50293411/sixers-jaylen-brown-denies-report-saying-demanded-trade-celtics

Shams Charania:

Utah Jazz star Jaren Jackson Jr. has sustained a torn MCL in his right knee and will be sidelined for 6-to-8 weeks, sources tell me and @BannedMacMahon. Jackson will not require surgery.

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