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Davis shines in Debut
Anthony Davis fit right in with Lonzo Ball and Thompson. He scored 28 points, while posting 13 rebounds. He also made 2/6 3 pointers.

LeBrons First Game as a Pelican
LeBron started off his year with a new team. James will face new challenges alongside rookie Hayes. James scored 26 points and had 10 rebounds in a 110-91 blowout against the Grizzlies.


James vs Davis
The first game between the two in the blockbuster trade was toe and toe. The Lakers came out with the win barely 120-119. James had a decent game, scoring 18 points and 9 rebounds in 35 minutes. The Pelicans have also signed, as per requested by James, PG Mike Conley. Davis played 30 minutes but and secured himself a double double with 15 points and 11 rebounds.

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Jan 1st Update

Trades
76ers Trade: Reggie Jackson, PG / 2023 2nd
Bulls trade: John Henson, C
The 76ers have gained depth at center while shipping off excess weight. Jackson voiced frusteration and told the Bulls he will be testing free agency after being told he will be third string behind Isaiah Taylor and Alex Caruso

Warriors trade: Jordan Nwora, SF / Fred VanVlede, PG
Nets trade: Taurean Prince, SF / Willy Hernangomez, C
The Warriors gain a talented 3 point shooter to fill the starting spot at SF, and a perfect addition for depth for their center. With Curry moving soon, many wonder if there is more work to be done.
The Nets have made an amazing addition. In his first game, he scored a season high of 33 points. Nwora was drafted round 2 pick 1 last year. Nwora has become the starting SF for Brooklyn. VanVleet was throw in to match salaries.

Thunder trade: DeMar DeRozan, SF
Mavericks trade: Enes Kanter, C / Darren Collison, PG
The Thunder have picked up a solid center with experience. Kanter is the perfect addition to the team who will guide young players. Collison will teach Theo Maledon how to improve his 3 point game, and guild the rookie this year. Look at them to add another cheaper SF. The Mavericks have improved their depth but also take on a brutal contract for the 32 year old DeRozan. He has 2 years left t $25M per year along with a player option. He will slate in behind Luke Doncic.

Raptors trade: Louis Williams, SG / 2025 2nd
Hawks trade: 2022 1st (Thunder)
The Raptors are in a full rebuild mode, going straight for the 1st from the Hawks. Many ask why the Hawks would do this trade as Louis Williams has officially told the teams that he will be retiring at the end of the season. Williams won't see any playing time this year behind Huerter, Antoine and Magee.

Jazz trade: Derrick Favors, PF / 2025 2nd
Spurs trade: Vince Hunter, PF
This trade was simply made due to the fact that Favors wasn't happy in Utah. The pick was just topping on the cake.

Nuggets trade: Adam Miller, PG / Paul Millsap, PF
Clippers trade: Landry Shamet, SG / Danilo Gallinari, PF
Aging Gallinari created great depth for the Nuggets. He is familiar with the team, as he spent 6 years here before going to the Clippers. With 3 years left, this vet will see some backup playing time. Shamet was drafted 26th in 2018, and was sent over just as a gift. He will likely be waived or traded.
As for the Clippers, they have acquired 14th pick Miller, who is known to be drama in the locket room. He currently plays in the G-League and is fed up. Paul Millsap isn't quite the starting PF that this team wants, but with his $23M expiring contract, they will look to let him go t his off season.

Trail Blazers trade: Anton Watson, SF / Al-Farouq Aminu, PF
Kings trade: Allen Crabbe, SG / Doug McDermott, SF
The Kings gain a young SF who was drafted 17th in 2021 and an expiring $7M contract for the rebuild

Timberwolves trade: Andrew Wiggins, SF / 2026 2nd round
Pistons trade: Blake Griffin, PF
With newly drafted Edwards in the SG and Covington in the SF, Wiggins just didnt fit in. The Timberwolves absorb Griffins massive contract, which is $175.42M over 5 years. He will fit in beside KAT and Draymond Green.
The Pistons lose a starting PF, but have also shed his contract. Wiggins joins the Pistons with a 2yr/$65M contract and a starting spot in the SF.

Wizards trade: Gorgui Dieng, C
Pelicans trade: Cristiano Felicio
Nothing here, just a swap of centers

Kings trade: JaMychal Green, PF / Hunter Dickinson, C
Bucks trade: 2023 1st (LOT Protected) / JaVale McGee, C
The rebuild is on in Sacramento. They have Bagley at the PF and Wiseman in for the C. They gain not only a 1st, but also an expiring contract.
The Bucks have gained a talented player who can start at the PF position and a 20 year old prospect.



Season Injuries
Gary Payton II - Raptors - Torn Left ACL
Eric Bledsoe - Bucks - Torn Right ACL


Top 5
EAST
Philadelphia 76ers --- 28-9
Miami Heat --- 22-12
New York Knicks --- 12-15
Boston Celtics --- 21-15
Washington Wizards --- 20-14

WEST
Houston Rockets --- 24-10
L.A Lakers --- 24-12
Utah Jazz --- 1-13
Portland Trail Blazers --- 18-15
San Antonio Spurs --- 19-17

Bottom 5
EAST
Milwaukee Bucks --- 13-23
Chicago Bulls --- 15-21
Indiana Pacers --- 14-19
Detroit Pistons --- 15-19
Charlotte Hornets --- 18-18


WEST
Sacramento Kings --- 8-27
Memphis Grizzlies --- 11-25
Oklahoma City Thunder --- 13-23
Phoenix Suns --- 13-23
L.A Clippers --- 13-22

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ALL STAR TEAMS

Team Nikola
Nikola Jokic
James Harden
Zion Williamson
Kawhi Leonard
John Wall

Joel Embiid
Deandre Ayton
Donovan Mitchell
Jayson Tatum
Makur Maker
Russell Westbrook
Ben Simmons



Team D'Angelo
D'Angelo Russell
Giannis Antetokounmpo
LeBron James
Stephen Curry
Luka Doncic

Kevin Durant
Kristaps Porzingis
Paul George
DeMarcus Cousins
Ja Morant
Damian Lillard
Bradley Beal

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End Of Season

MVP: James Harden, HOU
Rookie of the Year: Evan Mobley, GS (R1, P6)
6th Man: Nassir Little, TOR
Defensive Player of the Year: Giannis Antetokounmpo, MIL
Most Improved: Dennis Smith Jr, Knicks
Coach of the year: Brett Brown, 76ers



PLAYOFFS

1. PHI
16. GS
Curry eliminated 4-0

2. POR
9. UTA
Portland eliminate Utah 4-3

3. NY
12. WAS
Washington lose 4-1

4. ATL
13. NO
*Durant vs LeBron
Durant beats LeBron 4-0







2. HOU
15. IND
Harden, Houston win 4-3

7. CLE
10. ORL
Cleveland stops Orlando, win 4-3

6. BOS
11. DEN
Boston clinch to win 4-2

3. LAL
14. MIN
Towns gets ride of Davis 4-3, creates upset.










Round 2:

1. PHI
8. POR
Portland upsets 76ers, win 4-3

4. ATL
5. NY
Durant, Hawks pass Knicks 4-2





2. HOU
7. CLE
Houston excited to play Boston after winning 4-2

6. BOS
14. MIN
Boston lose sweep but win series 4-1












Round 3
4. ATL
8. POR
Durant, Gasol help lift Hawks 4-3

2. HOU
6. BOS
Houston sweeps Boston 4-0




FINALS
Houston Rockets vs Atlanta Hawks
James Harden vs Kevin Durant


Game 1: Rockets squeeze by 100-97 behind The Bears triple double
Game 2: Rockets make room, beat Haws 109-103
Game 3: Hawks, Durant make comeback, win 121-113
Game 4: Hawks tie series with a 116-98 win
Game 5: Hawks get first lead, beat Rockets 102-98
Game 6: Rockets push back and tie series, beat Hawks 125-112
Game 7: Rockets win 145-117 in BLOWOUT behind Hardens 68 points!!
*New Record*
James Harden set two new records. First was his own career high 68 points and the second was most 3 pointers in a playoff game (15)

MVP: James Harden

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Key Retirements:
Louis Williams, ATL
Andre Iguodala
Al Horford
J.J Barea


LOTTERY

1. Kings
2. Clippers
3. Raptors (via OKC)
4. Suns
5. Pistons
6. Grizzlies
7. Mavericks
8. Bulls
9. Bucks
10. Heat
11. Spurs
12. Nets
13. Raptors
14. Hornets

POST LOTTERY

Spoiler

14. Hornets
13. Raptors
12. Nets
11. Spurs
10. Heat
9. Bucks
8. Mavericks *Bulls move to Top 3
7. Grizzlies
6. Pistons
5. Raptors *Suns move to Top 3
4. Clippers
3. Bulls
2.Kings
1. Suns

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2022 DRAFT

1. Phoenix Suns select: Patrick Baldwin Jr, PF
2. Sacramento Kings select: Terrence Clarke, SG
3. Chicago Bulls select: Jaden Hardy, SG
4. L.A Clippers select: Franck Kepnang, C
5. Toronto Raptors select: Michael Foster, PF
6. Detroit Pistons select: Max Christie, SG
7. Memphis Grizzlies select: Jonathan Kuminga, SF
8. Dallas Mavericks select: Wendell Moore Jr, SG
9. Milwaukee Bucks select: Jerrell Colbert, PF
10. Miami Heat select:
We have a trade to announce
The Miami Heat trade: 2022 1st (10th overall) / 2022 2nd (40th overall)
The Oklahoma City Thunder trade: Dennis Schroder, PG / 2026 1st
10. Oklahoma City Thunder select: Paolo Banchero, PF
11. San Antonio Spurs select: Cameron Thomas, SG
12. Brooklyn Nets select: Adrian Griffin Jr., SF
13. Toronto Raptors select: Harlond Beverly, SG
14. Charlotte Hornets select: Aminu Mohammed, SG
15. Golden State Warriors select: Usman Garuba, PF
16. Indiana Pacers select: Cam'Ron Fletcher, SF
17. Minnesota Timberwolves select: Moussa Diabate, PF
18. L.A Lakers select: Terrance Shannon Jr, SG
19 Washington Wizards select: Chet Holmgren, C
20. Denver Nuggets select: J.T. Thor, SF
21. Orlando Magic select: Moussa Cisse, C
22. Portland Trail Blazers select: Sharife Cooper, PG
23. Utah Jazz select: De'Vion Harmon, PG
24. Cleveland Cavaliers select: Trey Patterson, SF
25. Boston Celtics select: Ryan Kalkbrenner, C
26. New York Knicks select: Daishen Nix, PG
27. Atlanta Hawks select: Roko Prkacin, PF
28. L.A Lakes select: Nimari Burnett, SG
29. Philadelphia 76ers select: Walker Kessler, C
30. Houston Rockets select: Bretner Mutombo, C

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Notable FA
Jayson Tatum, BOS -> BOS
D'Aaron Fox, HOU -> GS
Tobian Harris, BOS
Mike Conley, NO
*noted that he doesn't want to play for NO and prefers the Magic
Dejounte Murray, LAC
Domantas Sabonis, MIA -> Nets
Markelle Fultz, GS

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Jan 1 Update

Trades
Wizards trade: John Wall, PG / 2025 2nd
Hornets trade: Kobi Simmons, PG / Michael Kidd-Gilchrist, PF
Winner: Wizards

Hornets trade: Dwayne Bacon, SF / 2025 1st (Lottery Protected)
Bulls trade: Isaiah Taylor, PG / 2024 2nd
Winner: Hornets

Trail Blazers trade: Zach Collins, C / 2025 1st (Lottery Protected)
Pacers trade: Myles Turner, C
Winner: Pacers

Nuggets trade: Terrance Ferguson, SG
Pelicans trade: Jabari Bird, SG
Winner: Nuggets

Jazz trade: De'Vion Harmon, PG / $789K Exception
Pelicans trade: James Johnson, PF
Winner: Pelicans

76ers trade: Nikola Mirotic, PF / Dusty Hannahs, SG
Pistons trade: Scott Machado, PG / Nicolas Batum, SF
Winner: Pistons

Nuggets trade: Monte Morris, PG
Timberwolves trade: Tristan Thompson, C / 2023 1st
Winner: Timberwolves

Raptors trade: Enes Kanter, C
Pistons trade: Brook Lopez, C / $7.48M Exception
Winner: Raptors

Thunder trade: Richaun Holmes, C
Clippers trade: OG Anunoby, SF / 2027 2nd
Winner: Thunder





Top 5
EAST
1. New York Knicks --- 30-7
2. Washington Wizards --- 22-13
3. Brooklyn Nets --- 21-16
4. Boston Celtics --- 20-15
5. Milwaukee Bucks --- 20-17

WEST
1. Houston Rockets --- 27-8
2. L.A Clipperrs --- 26-11
3. Sacramento Kings --- 24-12
4. Oklahoma City Thunder --- 24-12
5. Portland Trail Blazers --- 19-15


Bottom 5
EAST
26. Orlando Magic --- 16-19
27. Cleveland Cavaliers --- 15-21
28. Toronto Raptors --- 14-24
29. Atlanta Hawks --- 12-22
30. Miami Heat --- 11-26

WEST
26. Denver Nuggets --- 15-22
27. New Orleans Pelicans --- 12-23
28. Dallas Mavericks --- 12-25
29. Memphis Grizzlies --- 12-25
20. San Antonio Spurs --- 9-25

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BREAKING NEWS

The Pelicans have shipped off 28 year old PF Tyler Cavanaugh and superstar LeBron James to the Houston Rockets. The Rockets have made it clear that they are trying to become this years champion, and feel that LeBron can lift them over the edge when playing with Harden. This deal was made due to the fact that LeBron signed a 2 year / $71.22M deal.

In return, the Rockets have given up a 2023 1st round pick (Top 5 Protected), 29 year old PF Alan Williams and 28 year old C Clint Capela.

Since joining the Pelicans, LeBrons points have been dropping. He is now averaging 20.9 PPG as apposed to 27.6 PPG when playing for the Lakers. Jame's has made it clear that he wants to be in the playoffs. LeBron will wear #7.

Capela will guide new rookie Hayes.

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First Game

Pelicans rock LeBron, Harden with a 109-105 Win

James: 33 Min, 23 PTs
Harden: 32 Min, 20 PTs


Capela: 34 Min, 15 Pits, 18 Reb
Williams: 20 Min, 9 Pits, 6 Reb

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All Star Teams

Team James
James Harden, HOU
LeBron James, HOU
Ben Simmons, PHI
Nikola Jokic, DEN
Kevin Durant, ATL

Joel Embiid, PHI
D'Angelo Russell, BRK
Anthony Edwards, MIN
Jusuf Nurkic, POR
Russell Westbrook, SA
Kyrie Irving, LAC
Luka Doncic, DAL

Team Giannis
Giannis Antetokounmpo, MIL
Zion Williamson, NYK
R.J. Barrett, CLE
Paul George, OKC
Damian Lillard, POR

Deandre Ayton, PHX
Ja Morant, BOS
Clint Capela, NO
Nikola Vucevic, ORL
Kawhi Leonard, TOR
Makur Maker, IND
Trae Young, ATL

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Jonah was MVP
76ers won in 6 against Clippers.

It didn't save my post...

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Player Retirements
Dwight Howard
2004 - 2012: Orlando Magic
2012 - 2013: L.A LAkers
2013 - 2016: Houston Rockets
2016 - 2017: Atlanta Hawks
2017 - 2018: Charlotte Hornets
2018 - 2022: Washington Wizards
2022 - 2023: Miami Hat

LaMarcus Aldridge
2006 - 2015: Portland Trail Blazers
2015 - 2023: San Antonio Spurs

Marc Gasol
2008 - 2018: Memphis Grizzlies
2019 - 2020: Toronto Raptors
2019 - 2020: Sacramento Kings
2020 - 2023: Atlanta Hawks


HOF Inductee
Dwight Howard

Jersey Retirement:
Orlando Magic - Dwight Howard - #12 - 2004-2012


Draft Lottery
1. Heat
2. Spurs
3. Knicks (via DAL)
4. Cavaliers
5. Nuggets (via MIN)
6. Raptors
7. Grizzlies
8. Pacers
9. Warriors
10. Wizards (via ATL)
11. Nuggets
12. Lakers
13. Celtics
14. Magic


POST LOTTERY

Spoiler

14. Magic
13. Celtics
12.Lakers *The Real Story is what they do with impeding free agency of Davis
11. Nuggets
10. Wizards (via ATL)
9. Warriors
8. Pacers
7. Grizzlies
6. Raptors
5. Cavaliers *Nuggets jump to top 3
4. Heat *Knicks jump to top 3
3. Nuggets *With 3rd and 11th, will they try to move up?
2. Spurs
1. Knicks *Lucky Knicks....

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2023 DRAFT

Injuries
Kaya Ozat (SG) has an injured ankle that may affect his draft
Dante Cartwright (SG) has an injured back that may affect his draft



1. New York Knicks select: Emon Bates (SF)
2. San Antonio Spurs select: Dariq Miller-Whitehead (SG)
BREAKING
The Golden State Warriors had a trade in place with the Philadelphia 76ers, which was declined by Curry's player option. It is believed that Simmons was part of the deal.
There is no way I'm going to Philly. I wanna be the center of the team... and there is way to much competition there.
3. Denver Nuggets select: Jarace Walker (SF)
4. Miami Heat select: Chris Livingston (SF)
5. Cleveland Cavaliers select: Jalen Duren (C)
6. Toronto Raptors select: Zaire Wade (PG)
*With Chris Paul about to retire, Wade will learn from him!
7. Memphis Grizzlies select: Marquise Rice (SF)
8. Indiana Pacers select: A.J. Casey (PF)
9. Golden State Warriors select: Aaron Reddish (SG)
10. Washington Wizards select: Tre White (SF)
11. Denver Nuggets select: Dior Johnson (PG)
12. L.A Lakers select: Ramel Lloyd Jr. (PG)
13. Boston Celtics select: Caleb Houston (SF)
14. Orlando Magic select: Skyy Clark (PG)
15. New Orleans Pelicans select:Urban Klavzar (SF)
16. Portland Trail Blazers select:
We have a trade to announce...
The Portland Trail Blazers trade: 2023 1st (16th overall)
The Atlanta Hawks trade: 2024 1st / 2025 1st (MIN, Top 10 Protected)
16. Atlanta Hawks select: Victor Wembanyama (C)
17. Phoenix Suns select: Eric Gardner (PG)
18. Oklahoma City Thunder select: Kamryn Waiters (C)
19. New Orleans Pelicans select: Donnell Harris (PF)
20. L.A Clippers select: Amari Bailey (SG)
21. Chicago Bulls select: Caleb Furst (C)
22. Utah Jazz select: Johnathan Lawson (PF)
23. Detroit Pistons select: Zion Cruz (SG)
24. Charlotte Hornets select: Ryan Conway (SF)
25. Washington Wizards select: Tiki Musaka (C)
26. Sacramento Kings select: Bryce Griggs (SG)
27. Sacramento Kings select: Obinna Anyanwu (PF)
28. Brooklyn Nets select: Shaqir O'Neal (SG)
29. New York Knicks select: Chuks Lucky-Isitua (C)
30. Philadelphia 76ers select: Trevor Keels (SF)

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Jonathan Motley (PF): 76ers (1yr/$11.94M), Heat (3yr/$29.24M), Spurs (3yr/$29.14M), Pacers (3yr/$24.30M), Warriors (3yr/$29.40M)
*Joins Spurs
Alex Caruso (PG): Bulls (4yr/$41.61M), Timberwolves (3yr/$31.85M), Suns (3yr/$31.77M)
*re-signs with Bulls*
D.J Rodman (SF): Spurs (1yr/92K), Nets (2yr/$14.19M), Trail Blazers (2yr/$14.39M)
*signs with Nets*

76ers sign Draymond Green
Anthony Davis re-signs 5 year / $199.79M deal with Lakers