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Bobby Marks: Memphis now has 12 firsts in the next 7 years. They are trail only Brooklyn and OKC.

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NBA insider Marc Stein reported on the latest episode of the ALL NBA Podcast that the Charlotte Hornets, Brooklyn Nets and Utah Jazz are among the teams actively exploring minor trades as the deadline nears. According to Stein, the focus for these franchises is roster flexibility rather than pursuing major names. “Charlotte, Brooklyn, and Utah. Those are three teams that are all very willing to take up and do the kinds of trades that you suggested,” Stein said. “The Nuggets have to make a move like that. If the Raptors don’t make a big move they still have to shed some salary to get under the tax. You've got a variety of teams that want to create roster room so they can convert two way players to standard contracts.”

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Bobby Marks: Memphis now has 13 firsts in the next 7 years. They are tied with Brooklyn and OKC.

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Brian Lewis: Ziaire Williams and Noah Clowney have both been upgraded to available for the #Nets tonight against the #Lakers. #NBA

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Giannis Antetokounmpo will be the most sought-after player at Thursday’s NBA trade deadline. But sources told The Post that — contrary to reports — the Nets have not called Milwaukee about the Greek superstar. For years, Brooklyn general manager Sean Marks hoarded assets in case Antetokounmpo ever decided he wanted to leave Milwaukee and was made available.

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Sources say there has been some preliminary conversation between the Cavaliers and Hornets about Ball trade constructions that could furnish Charlotte with second-round draft capital and thus enable the Hornets to pair the elder Ball with his younger brother LaMelo. Charlotte, Brooklyn and Utah, according to league sources, are all teams that have been looking to facilitate multi-team trades or take on unwanted salary in exchange for draft pick compensation.

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Sources say that Toronto, in addition to calls on mid-tier centers like Dallas' Daniel Gafford, has also expressed interest in Brooklyn's Day'Ron Sharpe.

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Rod Boone: Final: #Hornets 102, Pelicans 95 LaMelo 24 pts, 8 rebs, 5 asts Kon Knueppel 17 pts, 9 rebs, 2 asts Brandon Miller 16 pts, 8 rebs, 4 asts Grant Williams 16 pts, 9 rebs That's now seven straight for first time since 2016. Up next: at Houston on Thursday

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Law Murray: The Los Angeles Lakers report that Austin Reaves (calf) is questionable again for Tuesday at Brooklyn. Bronny James (leg) is also questionable. Both did not play at New York. Adou Thiero (MCL) traveled on this road trip but will miss all of the games.

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Law Murray: The Brooklyn Nets report that Michael Porter Jr. will be available for Tuesday night vs Los Angeles Lakers. Porter missed the last two games, including a 53-point lashing in Detroit. Brooklyn also upgraded Noah Clowney (back) and Ziaire Williams (calf) to probable.

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James Plowright: Due to weather in Charlotte and its impact on staffing and tip times, the Hornets were unable to switch from their City Edition court. The team will still wear white uniforms as planned, not the orange and yellow typically paired with the court.

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It’s also unclear if he’ll be an injury replacement for Antetokounmpo on Feb. 15, or if he’ll even be in Brooklyn past Thursday. But more and more, league executives expect Porter to be a Net. Now, will the league see fit to make him an All-Star?

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Jalen Duren had 21 points and 10 rebounds after being added to the All-Star Game on Sunday night as an Eastern Conference reserve, and the Detroit Pistons routed the Brooklyn Nets 130-77 in the most-lopsided victory in franchise history. The 53-point margin topped the mark of 52 set in a 118-66 victory at Boston on Jan 31, 2003. The Nets had a 54-point loss -- 120-66 -- on Jan. 21 against New York.

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Law Murray: JJ Redick says hopefully Lakers will have Austin Reaves for Brooklyn, but he is day-to-day and needs 100 percent confidence in his calf before he plays.

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