[Barry Jackson] And Heat gets top 10 protected 1st rounder THIS YEAR from Golden State, per Zach Lowe. That means Miami will have 2 picks in 2025 if they miss the playoffs, one pick in 2025 and one in 2026 if they make the playoffs.

[NBACentral] The Dallas Mavericks are looking to add Kevin Durant next to Kyrie Irving and Anthony Davis, per @TheAthletic “League sources say the Dallas Mavericks, fresh off their Luka Dončić-for-Anthony Davis swap that sent shockwaves through the Association

[Bontemps] AD on why he gave up his $6 mil trade bonus: “Trying to help the team. Obviously you always want to get better & losing a monumental piece like Luka ... it's a lot, right? So I'm just trying to do my part and help Nico and the organization on how we can continuously get better."

[Mannix] The Warriors are indeed serious about reuniting with Kevin Durant, sources told SI. And with efforts to acquire Jimmy Butler stalled rival execs believe the Suns are strongly considering Durant deals before the deadline.

[Stein] Luka Dončić was scheduled to close on a new home in Dallas he had just chosen by month's end, his business manager Lara Beth Seager told The Stein Line. Traded suddenly late Saturday, he'll now be introduced as a Laker on Tuesday.

[Stein] Luka Dončić was scheduled to close on a new home in Dallas he had just chosen by month's end, his business manager Lara Beth Seager told The Stein Line. Traded suddenly late Saturday, he'll now be introduced as a Laker on Tuesday.

[Luka Updates] Luka Dončić dad: With this trade, hypocrisy (from Mavs organization) hurts me personally. I think Luka absolutely did not deserve this. I know he sacrificed a lot. I know Luka really respected Dallas.

[Shelburne] Kyrie Irving was also stunned by the Luka-AD trade. I’m told he was doing a training session in Cleveland when he saw the news come across from @ShamsCharania

[RJ Ochoa] 2025 Dallas Cowboys Head Coach and Coordinators Head Coach: Brian Schottenheimer Offensive Coordinator: Klayton Adams Defensive Coordinator: Matt Eberflus Special Teams Coordinator: Nick Sorensen

[Pelissero] Longtime NFL coach Chuck Pagano is coming out of retirement to join the #Ravens as their senior secondary coach, per sources. It’s a reunion with John Harbaugh, who hired Pagano to his first staff in 2008. Seventeen years later, Pagano — now 64 years old — is back in Baltimore.

[Rapoport] The #Cowboys are closing in on a deal for former #Bears HC Matt Eberflus to be their new defensive coordinator, sources say. The favorite all along, Eberflus joins Brian Schottenheimer’s staff and returns to Dallas — where he was LBs coach from 2011-2017.

[Ari Merov] Jerry Jones on hiring Brian Schottenheimer: "If you don't think I can operate outside my comfort zone, you are so wrong. This (hiring Schottenheimer) is as big a risk as you can take. No head coaching experience."

[Werder] Mike Zimmer tells me that he will not be returning to the #Cowboys as a member of Brian Schottenheimer’s coaching staff and will likely retire from coaching in the NFL. Zimmer served as defensive coordinator last season. Cowboys likely to hire Matt Eberflus as DC, per sources.

[Robbins] Asked what he meant by not trying to fit in, Kuzma said, "I mean just not trying to fit into what we're trying to do here. Just being more assertive, dem anding the ball, not just going out there and trying to let people develop. Just playing my game."

[Trevor Lane] Lakers say LeBron James and Anthony Davis will play tonight. Dorian Finney-Smith will start in the place of Rui

[Walker] 🚨 Breaking Scoop 🚨 Al Harris has agreed to terms with the #Bears to join incoming head coach Ben Johnson as the team's passing game coordinator in 2025 — parting ways with the #Cowboys. A huge loss for Dallas. A huge get for Chicago.

[Nick Harris] While the Cowboys mull over Brian Schottenheimer’s two days of interviews with the team, @startelegram has learned that there has been interest in former Seahawks HC Pete Carroll and that he has spoken with Jerry Jones. Decision is in the hands of Jerry.

[Shams] The NBA is postponing Lakers-Spurs and Clippers-Hornets games on Saturday in Los Angeles due to ongoing wildfires in Southern California, sources tell me and @malika_andrews.

[Mcmenamin] Jarred Vanderbilt has been assigned to the South Bay Lakers, the team announced. South Bay practices this morning before the Lakers do, so it gives Vanderbilt a chance to get in extra court time as he continues his progression towards a return.

[Weber] Jason Kidd said that P.J. Washington gave a message tonight in the locker room: “Give this group some time. This is a new group. A lot of injuries. We’re learning each other, we’re asking guys to change their role…Guys have been in a positive state, the energy is great.

[Trudell] Lakers forward Jarred Vanderbilt has made meaningful strides in his return-to-play progression and has advanced to full-court activities with contact. The team will continue to monitor his ramp-up to ensure a successful return. Vanderbilt will be re-evaluated in approximately one week.

[Mcmenamin] JJ Redick says Jarred Vanderbilt played 5-on-5 against coaches yesterday. The Lakers want to have Vanderbilt get in some 5-on-5 against players in practice - either with the Lakers or South Bay - before he will be cleared to return to game action.

[Jovan Buha] JJ Redick said that Jarred Vanderbilt participated in 5-on-5 against Lakers coaches yesterday. The next step for him is ramping up to playing against teammates in practice. He said the Lakers will have another update soon.

With Act 3 releasing tomorrow, get ready for the influx of posts of people whining about Eramis for doing anything

[NBA PR] New Orleans Pelicans center Yves Missi and Washington Wizards forward-center Alex Sarr have been named the Kia NBA Western and Eastern Conference Rookies of the Month, respectively, for games played in December.

No Bell for 3 months