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LaMelo Ball is for once an aptonym, Brandon Miller is playing like Paul George (laudatory) instead of playing like Paul George (derogatory), and Kon Knueppel is going nuts from three. It's all working, for what feels like the first time in a decade. So this week on Nothing But Respect, we invited on Mother Jones editor Jacob Rosenberg, because he's a smart, hilarious person and also a Hornets fan.

The increase is being largely driven by the Gen Z population, as basketball is now the 6th most popular sport among the 18-24 year old demographic. Despite there being major continental competitions across Europe like the EuroLeague and EuroCup, basketball is a sleeping giant that is awakening in the UK. This movement is likely to cause a massive shift in the sport's associated betting markets as well, but the big question of whether basketball can break into the mainstream remains.

Michael Porter Jr. and the Brooklyn Nets (13-35) battle the Los Angeles Lakers (29-19) on Tuesday, February 3, 2026 at Barclays Center. The game will start at 7:30 p.m. ET on YES and SportsNet LA. The Lakers are coming off of a 112-100 loss to the Knicks in their most recent game on Sunday. The Nets lost their last outing 130-77 against the Pistons on Sunday.

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That doesn't mean that the Raptors cannot be a part of the chaos surrounding Antetokounmpo and the Bucks, however. Just as Barnes and Giannis are similar, so the ideal center to put next to them is a similar archetype, a 3-point bombing, rim-protecting 5 who allows non-shooting, playmaking 4s to maximize their impact. The Bucks have such a player in Myles Turner, and the Raptors need such a player.

NEW YORK -- The NBA has announced new dates for four games as a result of the winter storm's impact on the Memphis and Dallas areas. Poor weather last weekend forced the postponement of two scheduled Sunday games: Dallas at Milwaukee and Detroit at Memphis. The Nuggets-Grizzlies game has been rescheduled for March 18, while the Mavericks-Bucks game now will take place March 31.

The Sacramento Kings (12-36) are heavy, 12-point underdogs as they attempt to turn around a six-game losing streak when they visit the Philadelphia 76ers (25-21) on Thursday, January 29, 2026 at Xfinity Mobile Arena. The matchup airs at 7 p.m. ET on NBCS-PH and NBCS-CA. The matchup has an over/under of 227.5 points. When: Thursday, January 29, 2026 at 7 p.m. ET Where: Xfinity Mobile Arena in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania TV: NBCS-PH and NBCS-CA

The Latest from @HotHotHoops on YouTube (Photo courtesy of the NBA) Here's our game thread! Orlando Magic: Colin Castleton (G-League) OUT Franz Wagner (ankle) OUT Miami Heat: Vlad Goldin (G-League) OUT Tyler Herro (ribs) OUT Davion Mitchell (shoulder) OUT Kel'el Ware (hamstring) AVAILABLE Norman Powell (back) AVAILABLE Terry Rozier (not with team) OUT Orlando Magic: Jalen Suggs, G Anthony Black, G Desmond Bane, F Paolo Banchero, F Wendell Carter Jr.. C

Pick the Bulls (-1.5) to Cover The Bulls are 23-22-1 against the spread this season. In the Pacers' 47 games this season, they have 23 wins against the spread. This season, the Bulls have an against the spread record of 7-13 in their 20 games as a favorite of 1.5 points or more. So far this season, the Pacers have been installed as underdogs by a 1.5-point margin or more 40 times and are 20-20 ATS in those games.

Pick the Hawks (-4.5) to Cover The Hawks have played 47 games, with 23 wins against the spread. In the Pacers' 46 games this year, they have 23 wins against the spread. The Hawks have an ATS record of 4-7 in their 11 games as a favorite of 4.5 points or more so far this season. The Pacers have an ATS record of 17-14 in their 31 games as an underdog of 4.5 points or more this season.

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The scheduled Saturday contest between the Golden State Warriors and Minnesota Timberwolves was postponed and pushed back to Sunday afternoon. The NBA cited safety concerns as the reason for the schedule adjustment. The decision was made to prioritize the safety and security of the Minneapolis community, the NBA said in its announcement. Earlier Saturday, federal immigration agents in Minnesota shot and killed a man, according to multiple news outlets. Multiple shootings involving federal agents in recent weeks have raised tensions in Minneapolis and nearby St Paul.

The NBA has postponed Saturday's game between the Minnesota Timberwolves and Golden State Warriors in Minneapolis amid growing unrest after a Saturday morning confrontation with federal officials ended in a man being shot and killed. In a statement, the NBA said the game was postponed "to prioritize the safety and security of the Minneapolis community." The league intends to play the game Sunday at 5:30 p.m. ET.

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ATLANTA -- Phoenix Suns guard Devin Booker injured his right ankle Friday night against Atlanta and limped off the court. Booker, a four-time All-Star, went down with 5 seconds remaining in the third quarter after rolling his ankle on the foot of the Hawks' Onyeka Okongwu. He was on the floor for several minutes before walking to the training room under his own power -- albeit limping and appearing to be in significant pain.