The Pelicans are open to trading Herb Jones, who is averaging just 3 points in 17 minutes per game, per @FearTheBrown New Orleans is reportedly asking for two first-round picks in return. “League sources say the Pelicans have held firm at an asking price near two first-round picks, though no team has met that figure. Many in the league believe Jones' value will continue to go down if his minutes continue to be sporadic. Jones' contract is also slated to jump next year from $14.9 million to $20.8 million. Nevertheless, several playoff teams view Jones as a valuable cultural and basketball fit.” (Via intheno.net/herb-jones-caree…)

But we whooping the blazers come Thursday! IDC

Indiana Pacers star Tyrese Haliburton has sustained a left hamstring strain and will miss time, sources tell ESPN. Pacers doctors and Haliburton are now gathering a clear timeline.

No yap. ZK think he fucced Ja over sending him to Portland……Shid this shit working for these mfs dawg 😭

Draymond Green says players should attend therapy sessions to help manage their temperaments “It does because ultimately it helps your temperament. It helps you in decision making. It helps you in patience. It helps you have grace. And so I think ultimately it does because it makes you a better person. And being a better person is 1,000% going to make you a better player because it affects all the other things that you do. It affects your whole being.” (Via hoopshype.com/story/sports/n…)

They traded Ja Morant for Kris Murray btw

Enes Kanter Freedom claims he has secret recordings that will expose and bring down the NBA. “People think what I’m doing with the WNBA is a lot. Wait until they see what I’m going to do with the NBA.” (Via @sagesteele )

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.

"A disabled player exception, if granted by the league, can only be used on players who are only under contract for the current season in question. OKC could certainly use one of its trade exceptions to take in a contract of that size... Ty Jerome, whether or not the Thunder show interest, is bound to generate trade feelers between now and the trade deadline given the Grizzlies perceived focus on its young trio of Boozer, Edey and Coward," per @TheSteinLine. (marcstein.substack.com/p/the…)

What happened yesterday is a blur to me. I don’t care. Jazz by a million tonight, no way they lose to the Grizzlies twice ‼️‼️

As I’ve gotten older, I’ve realized there’s so much more to life than basketball. Your happiness shouldn’t be tied to the performance of people you’ve never met. There’s a lot of beauty in the world if you’re willing to look beyond the game.