Daily Dunks: 2/16-2/22

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     This is the Daily Dunks page for the week of February 16, 2015 through February 22, 2015. Throughout the week, this page will be updated with all the key news and scores throughout the week. Make sure to keep checking this page until a new daily dunks page is created for the following week.

Monday's Daily Dunks: 

#1. Just a quick Public Service Announcement that the NBA trade deadline is on Thursday and games resume after the All-Star break on Thursday.

#2. After being waived by the Knicks, Amar'e Stoudemire verbally agreed to a one-year deal with the Mavericks worth the veteran's minimum. He can't sign the contract until Wednesday at 5:00 PM EST (Click here for details).

#3. The Knicks may call up Thanasis Antetokounmpo from the D-League to replace Amar'e Stoudemire, but odds are likely they hold off until the start of the 2015-16 season (Click here for details).

#4. Raptors GM Masai Ujiri is interested in Pacers power forward David West (Click here for details).

#5. There are conflicting reports about whether or not the Suns want to trade Goran Dragic (Click here for details).

#6. Jermaine O'Neal is calling off his comeback (Click here for details).

#7. Kings power forward Jason Thompson reportedly wants to be traded (Click here for details).

#8. The Bulls and shooting guard Ronnie Brewer may agree to a deal (Click here for details).

#9. The Celtics elected not to sign G Andre Dawkins for the rest of the season after his second 10-day contract expired (Click here for details).

#10. The Bucks and power forward Larry Sanders reportedly are working on a buyout (Click here for details).

Tuesday's Daily Dunks: 

#1. The Jazz are willing to trade center Enes Kanter, but the asking price is high (Click here for details).

#2. The Magic are reluctant to trade power forward Andrew Nicholson due to the market (Click here for details).

#3. The hiring of George Karl by the Kings became official today (Click here for details).

#4. James Borrego will coach the Magic for the rest of the season (Click here for details).

#5. The Magic hired Igor Kokoskov as an assistant coach (Click here for details).

#6. Goran Dragic has informed the Suns he won't re-sign in free agency. The team is promising him that he'll be traded by the deadline (Click here and here for details).

#7. Mavericks point guard Rajon Rondo will play on Thursday (Click here for details).

#8. The Pistons are offering Brandon Jennings to the Nets for Joe Johnson. The Nets are interested (Click here for details).

#9. The Lakers and Knicks are interested in power forward Miles Plumlee (Click here for details).

#10. The Clippers are still interested in Tayshaun Prince. So are the Trail Blazers (Click here for details).

Wednesday's Daily Dunks: 

#1. The Mavericks officially signed power forward Amar'e Stoudemire and waived guard Ricky Ledo (Click here for details).

#2. The Bucks bought out Larry Sanders' contract. He is now a free agent (Click here for details).

#3. The Raptors re-assigned Bruno Caboclo to the D-League to join the Fort Wayne Mad Ants (Click here for details).

#4. The Timberwolves signed guard Lorenzo Brown for the rest of the season (Click here for details).

#5. Pelicans guard Jrue Holiday (leg) is out for at least three more weeks (Click here for details).

#6. 76ers guard Jason Richardson could play on Friday (Click here for details).

#7. Russell Westbrook likes playing with Kevin Durant (Click here for details).

#8. Goran Dragic says he has lost faith in the Suns' front office (Click here for details).

#9. Kevin Durant has apologized to the media (Click here for details).

#10. George Karl is considering hiring Nancy Lieberman to join his staff in Sacramento (Click here for details).

Thursday's Daily Dunks: 

#1. The Nets reunited Kevin Garnett with the Timberwolves by trading him for Thaddeus Young (Click here for details).

#2. The Suns traded Goran Dragic the Heat (Click here for details).

#3. Tayshaun Prince is going back to the Pistons (Click here for details).

#4. The Jazz traded Enes Kanter to the Thunder; Thunder ship Reggie Jackson to the Pistons (Click here for details).

#5. The Bucks shipped Brandon Knight to the Suns but got Michael Carter-Williams from the 76ers (Click here for details).

#6. The Suns traded Isaiah Thomas to the Celtics (Click here for details).

#7. The Knicks traded Pablo Prigioni to the Rockets and get back Alexey Shved (Click here for details).

#8. The Nuggets traded Arron Afflalo to the Trail Blazers (Click here for details).

#9. The Wizards traded Andre Miller to the Kings for Ramon Sessions (Click here for details).

#10. The Nuggets deal JaVale McGee to the 76ers (Click here for details).

#11. The Bucks waived power forward Kenyon Martin (Click here for details).

#12. The Pistons signed small forward Quincy Miller to 10-day contract (Click here for details).

#13. The  Warriors signed power forward James Michael McAdoo for the rest of the season (Click here for details).

#14. The Suns waived newly acquired shooting guard John Salmons (Click here for details).

#15. The Spurs signed SG/SF Reggie Williams for the rest of the season (Click here for details).

#16. The Pelicans will buyout newly acquired small forward Shawne Williams' contract (Click here for details).

#17. F Joffrey Lauvergne has officially signed a multi-year deal with the Nuggets (Click here for details).

#18. The Pelicans waived guard Toney Douglas and guard Ish Smith (Click here for details).

#19. The 76ers traded  K.J. McDaniels to the Rockets and get back Isaiah Canaan (Click here for details).

#20. The Mavericks signed center Bernard James to a second 10-day deal (Click here for details).

#21. The Rockets sent Clint Capela and Nick Johnson to the D-League (Click here for details).

#22. The Suns waived newly acquired point guard Kendall Marshall (Click here for details).

#23. The Heat are expected to re-sign Goran Dragic to a max-deal (Click here for details).

#24. The Jazz will buyout Kendrick Perkins' contract, who they just acquired from the Thunder (Click here for details).

#25. The Thunder traded Ish Smith to the Pelicans before the Pelicans waived Smith (Click here for details of that trade).

#26. The 76ers signed guard Tim Frazier to a second 10-day deal (Click here for details).

#27. Heat power forward Chris Bosh is in the hospital for blood clots on his lungs. His season could be over (Click here for details).

#28. For a recap of all the trades and deals made just click here (Note: Mo Williams was traded to the Hornets and not the Pelicans, so don't be confused by the trade at the bottom.)

Thursday's NBA Final Scores: 

Thunder 104 Mavericks 89. Clippers 119 Spurs 115.

Friday's Daily Dunks: 

#1. The Kings signed point guard David Stockton to a 10-day  contract (Click here for details).

#2. Kevin Garnett will make his debut with the Timberwolves on Wednesday (Click here for details).

#3. The Pistons are not discussing a buyout with Tayshaun Prince (Click here for details).

#4. The 76ers are not discussing a buyout with JaVale McGee (Click here for details).

#5. Thomas Robinson agreed to a contract buyout with the Nuggets (Click here for details).

#6.  Michael Jordan is getting tired of his country club so he may just build his own golf course (Click here for details).

#7. Timberwolves shooting guard Kevin Martin had 28 points.

#8. George Karl made his debut as the Kings' head coach.

#9. Cavaliers small forward LeBron James had 28 points, 5 rebounds, and 6 assists.

#10. The Nuggets waived forward Victor Claver, who they got from the Trail Blazers (Click here for details).

Friday's NBA Final Scores: 

Timberwolves 111 Suns 109. Jazz 92 Trail Blazers 76. Warriors 110 Spurs 99. Magic 95 Pelicans 84. Pacers 106 76ers 95. Raptors 105 Hawks 80. Pistons 100 Bulls 91. Heat 111 Knicks 87. Cavaliers 127 Wizards 89. Mavericks 111 Rockets 100. Bucks 89 Nuggets 81. Kings 109 Celtics 101. Nets 114 Lakers 105.

Saturday's Daily Dunks: 

#1. Heat power forward Chris Bosh is done for the season due to blood clots in his lungs (Click here for details).

#2. 76ers shooting guard Jason Richardson has returned to an NBA game after a two year absence (Click here for details).

#3. Timberwolves power forward Anthony Bennett (right ankle) is out two weeks (Click here for details).

#4. Timberwolves shooting guard Shabazz Muhammad (broken finger) is out for the season (Click here for details).

#5. Raptors point guard Lou Williams (ankle) didn't play on Saturday and is questionable for Monday (Click here for details).

#6.The 76ers officially waived forward Andrei Kirilenko (Click here for details).

#7. The Bucks officially waived forward Larry Sanders (Click here for details).

#8. The Jazz waived center Kendrick Perkins. Perkins is going to sign with the Cavaliers (Click here for details).

#9. Wizards shooting guard Bradley Beal (leg) has been cleared for to resume basketball related activities (Click here for details).

#10. Pelicans power forward Anthony Davis injured his shoulder and didn't return (Click here for details). Also, expect an update on either Sunday's Daily Dunks or Monday's Daily Dunks.

Saturday's NBA Final Scores: 

Thunder 110 Hornets 103. Pelicans 105 Heat 91. Bulls 112 Suns 107. Rockets 98 Raptors 76. Clippers 126 Kings 99.

Sunday's Daily Dunks: 

#1. Mavericks small forward Chandler Parsons (ankle) out for the next 3 games (Click here for details).

#2. Pelicans forward Ryan Anderson is out 2-4 weeks with a sprained MCL in his right knee (Click here for details).

#3. The Pelicans officially waived small forward Shawne Williams (Click here for details).

#4. Pelicans power forward Anthony Davis has a right shoulder sprain. He's out 1-2 weeks (Click here for details).

#5. Thunder small forward Kevin Durant underwent a procedure on his foot. He'll be reevaluated in one week (Click here for details).

#6. The Nuggets have waived power forward Thomas Robinson. It's official (Click here for details).

#7. The 76ers signed guard Ish Smith and waived forward Malcolm Thomas (Click here for details).

#8. Warriors point guard Stephen Curry is day-to-day with a foot injury and did not play on Sunday (Click here for details).

#9. Hornets small forward Michael Kidd-Gilchrist has returned from his hamstring injury (Click here for details).

#10. Jazz shooting guard Rodney Hood has returned from his foot injury (Click here for details).

Sunday's NBA Final Scores: 

Pacers 104 Warriors 98. Grizzlies 98 Trail Blazers 92. Cavaliers 101 Knicks 83. Pistons 106 Wizards 89. Hawks 97 Bucks 86. Magic 103 76ers 98. Thunder 119 Nuggets 94. Mavericks 92 Hornets 81. Lakers 118 Celtics 111 (OT).

---Ben Parker: follow me on twitter @nba_lord for NBA news 

Daily Dunks: February 9, 2015-February 15, 2015

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Here is the Daily Dunks page for February 9, 2015 through the 15th. Throughout the week this page will be updated with the latest NBA news and scores so keep checking this page until a new Daily Dunks page is created for the following week.

Monday's Daily Dunks: 

#1. Knicks forward Andrea Bargnani was active on Monday (Click here for details).

#2. Grizzlies shooting guard Vince Carter (foot) will be reevaluated after the All-Star Break (Click here for details).

#3. Timberwolves shooting guard Shabazz Muhammad (oblique) returned on Monday and scored 18 points (Click here for details).

#4. The Kings are closing in on a four-year, $16M-$20M deal with George Karl to be their head coach (Click here for details).

#5. The Nets could buyout Kevin Garnett's contract. The Clippers may then sign him (Click here for details).

#6. Pelicans power forward Anthony Davis (shoulder) did not play Monday against the Jazz and is iffy for the All-Star game (Click here for details).

#7. Knicks small forward Carmelo Anthony (knee) is close to shutting it down for the season and is questionable for the All-Star game (Click here for details).

#8. Clippers power forward Blake Griffin underwent successful elbow surgery and will be reevaluated in three weeks (Click here for details).

#9. Knicks owner James Dolan won't be punished for a nasty e-mail he sent to an angry fan (Click here for details).

#10. Thunder center Steven Adams is out at least three weeks after undergoing surgery for a fractured right hand (Click here for details).

Monday's NBA Final Scores: 

Warriors 89 76ers 84. Jazz 100 Pelicans 96. Hawks 117 Timberwolves 105. Spurs 95 Pacers 93. Wizards 96 Magic 80. Heat 109 Knicks 95. Bucks 103 Nets 97. Clippers 115 Mavericks 98. Thunder 124 Nuggets 114.

Tuesday's Daily Dunks: 

#1. Kings hired George Karl as their head coach. He will take over after the All-Star break (Click here for details).

#2. The 76ers unveiled their new mascot Franklin (Click here for details).

#3. Heat shooting guard Dwyane Wade (hamstring) is out for the All-Star game. Hawks small forward Kyle Korver is his replacement (Click here for details).

#4. The Timberwolves traded guard Mo Williams and guard Troy Daniels to the Hornets for guard Gary Neal and a second round pick (Click here for details).

#5. The Hawks traded power forward Adrien Payne to the Timberwolves for a future first round pick that is Top 14 protected between 2017 and 2020 (Click here for details).

#6. The Mavericks signed center Bernard James to a 10-day contract (Click here for details).

#7. Clippers shooting guard J.J. Redick (back) says he is good to go for the three-point shoot out (Click here for details).

#8. The Nuggets have discussed trading shooting guard Arron Afflalo with the Bulls, Trail Blazers, and Clippers (Click here for details).

#9. Rockets point guard Patrick Beverly will replace Wizards point guard John Wall in the Taco Bell Skills Challenge (Click here for details).

#10. The Hornets released guard Elliot Williams (Click here for details).

Tuesday's NBA Final Scores: 

Grizzlies 95 Nets 86. Pistons 106 Hornets 78. Bulls 104 Kings 86. Rockets 127 Suns 118. Nuggets 106 Lakers 96.

Wednesday's Daily Dunks: 

#1. Prayers up for Anthony Mason. He just had a heart attack and is fighting for his life (Click here for details).

#2. Gary Neal wants the Timberwolves to buyout his contract (Click here for details).

#3. The Nuggets have signed forward Joffrey Lauvergne from France (Click here for details).

#4. The Salt Lake Tribune is reporting that Jazz center Enes Kanter wants to be traded by the trade deadline (Click here for details).

#5. Wizards shooting guard Bradley Beal has a stress reaction in his lower right leg. He'll be reevaluated after the All-Star break (Click here for details).

#6. The Suns reportedly are the front runners to land Amar'e Stoudemire if the Knicks buyout his contract (Click here for details).

#7. The Bucks will retire Bob Dandridge's #10 on March 7 (Click here for details).

#8. Legendary basketball coach Jerry Tarkanian passed away (Click here for details).

#9. Pelicans power forward Anthony Davis (shoulder) will miss the All-Star game. Mavericks power forward Dirk Nowitzki will replace him (Click here for details).

#10. Clippers center DeAndre Jordan had 24 points and 20 rebounds.

Wednesday's NBA Final Scores: 

Warriors 94 Timberwolves 91. Thunder 105 Grizzlies 89. Mavericks 87 Jazz 82. Magic 89 Knicks 83. Celtics 89 Hawks 88. Spurs 104 Pistons 87. Raptors 95 Wizards 93. Pacers 106 Pelicans 93. Cavaliers 113 Heat 93. Bucks 111 Kings 103. Trail Blazers 102 Lakers 86. Clippers 110 Rockets 95.

Thursday's Daily Dunks: 

#1. George Karl's contract with the Kings is 4 years, and approximately $15M (Click here for details).

#2. Tyrone Corbin has been relieved of his coaching duties with the Kings, but he'll remain with the organization in an advisory role (Click here for details).

#3. The Kings are shopping shooting guard Nik Stauskas. The Bucks may be interested (Click here for details).

#4. The Cavaliers have assigned guard Joe Harris to the D-League (Click here for details).

#5. The Pistons have signed guard John Lucas III to a 10-day contract (Click here for details).

#6. Warriors shooting guard Klay Thompson has inked a shoe deal with Anta (Click here for details).

#7. The Suns want a first round pick for point guard Goran Dragic (Click here for details).

#8. Knicks small forward Carmelo Anthony likely shuts it down for the season after playing in the All-Star game (Click here for details).

#9. The Nuggets are thinking about trading point guard Jameer Nelson (Click here for details).

#10. The Magic are shopping power forward Andrew Nicholson (Click here for details).

Thursday's NBA Final Scores: 

Bulls 113 Cavaliers 98. Bulls point guard Derrick Rose had 30 points, 4 rebounds, and 7 assists. Cavaliers small forward LeBron James had 31 points, 5 rebounds, and 4 assists.

Friday's Daily Dunks: 

#1. Pacers small forward Paul George (leg) is targeting a March 1 return to practice and a mid-March return (Click here for details).

#2. Cavaliers small forward LeBron James has been elected the vice president of the NBA Player's Union (Click here for details).

#3. The Heat are interested in Suns point guard Goran Dragic and Thunder point guard Reggie Jackson (Click here for details).

#4. The Lakers want Goran Dragic, too. They reportedly are willing to offer him a max contract (Click here for details).

#5. The Pelicans have agreed to sign guard Toney Douglas to a second 10-day contract after the All-Star break (Click here for details).

#6. The Rockets and Lakers are trying to trade for Goran Dragic (Click here for details).

#7. Bulls shooting guard Jimmy Butler is optimistic he'll be able to go in the All-Star game (Click here for details).

#8. The Kings are interested in Arron Afflalo, Reggie Jackson, and Jonas Jerebko (Click here for details).

#9. Kevin Hart won the MVP of the Celebrity All-Star game (Click here for details).

#10. Timberwolves rookie Andrew Wiggins took home the MVP award for the Rising Stars Challenge game (Click here for details).

Friday's NBA Final Scores: 

World defeated USA 121-112 in the Rising Stars Challenge. The West defeated the East 57-51 in the Celebrity All-Star game.

Saturday's Daily Dunks: 

#1. Timberwolves point guard Zach LaVine dominated the dunk contest (Click here to watch his dunks).

#2. Warriors point guard Stephen Curry defeated hist teammate Klay  Thompson and Kyrie Irving of the Cavaliers to win the three-point contest (Click here to watch the final round).

#3. Rockets point guard Patrick Beverly won the Skills Challenge (Click here to watch his performance).

#4. Team Bosh won the Degree Shooting Stars (Click here to watch their performance)

#5. Andray Blatche is strongly considering re-signing in China (Click here for details).

#6. Report: The Suns would prefer to trade Isaiah Thomas instead of Goran Dragic (Click here for details).

#7. Former Suns guard Kevin Johnson has been nominated to be in the basketball hall of fame (Click here for the full list of nominees).

#8. Trail Blazers power forward LaMarcus Aldridge will start the for the West in the All-Star game to replace Anthony Davis (Click here for details).

#9. Mavericks head coach Rick Carlisle says Monta Ellis should have been an all-star ahead of Dirk Nowitzki (Click here for details).

#10. Adam Silver is thinking about changing the playoff system (Click here for details).

Sunday's Daily Dunks: 

#1. The Knicks and power forward Amar'e Stoudemire have agreed on a contract buyout. He has been waived and should clear waivers on Wednesday (Click here for details).

#2. Kevin Durant has some words for the media (Click here for details).

#3. The Mavericks, Clippers, Spurs, and Suns are interested in Amar'e Stoudemire (Click here for details).

#4. Bobby Brown's season in China is over. The point guard is in discussion with several NBA teams (Click here for details).

#5. The 76ers have not re-signed shooting guard Tim Frazier to a second 10-day contract (Click here for details).

#6. Cavaliers shooting guard J.R. Smith was flirting with a model during the NBA's fashion show (Click here for details).

#7. The East defeated the West 129-94 in the D-League All-Star game.

#8. Andre Emmett from the Fort Wayne Mad Ants won the D-League All-Star game MVP award with 28 points.

#9. The West defeated the East 163-158 in the NBA All-Star game.

#10. Thunder point guard Russell Westbrook won the NBA All-Star game MVP award with 41 points on 16/28 shooting.


---Ben Parker: follow me on twitter @nba_lord for NBA news 

Daily Dunks: 2/2-2/8

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Here is the Daily Dunks page for February 2, 2015 through February 8, 2015. This page will be updated throughout the week with key news and scores from each day until the new Daily Dunks page is created for next week.

Monday's Daily Dunks: 

#1. Mavericks point guard Rajon Rondo has an orbital bone fracture to his left eye and a nasal fracture. He'll miss at least a couple more games (Click here for details).

#2. The Clippers signed guard Dahntay Jones for the rest of the season (Click here for details).

#3. The Hawks' 19 game winning streak ended.

#4. Cavaliers point guard Kyrie Irving and Grizzlies power forward Zach Randolph won Player of the Week honors (Click here for details).

#5. Hawks head coach Mike Budenholzer and Warriors head coach Steve Kerr earned Coach of the Month honors (Click here for details).

#6. Kyrie Irving is joining the three-point contest (Click here for details).

#7. NBA commissioner Adam Silver is interested in expanding the All-Star rosters (Click here for details).

#8. Nets point guard Deron Williams returned on Monday. He played 29 minutes, scored 15 points, and dished out 3 assists. Timberwolves point guard Ricky Rubio also returned on Monday. He played 21 minutes, scored 10 points, and dished out 4 assists.

#9. The Warriors signed forward James Michael McAdoo to a second 10-day contract (Click here for details).

#10. The Celtics signed guard Andre Dawkins to a second 10-day contract (Click here for details).

Monday's NBA Final Scores: 

Mavericks 100 Timberwolves 94. Grizzlies 102 Suns 101. Cavaliers 97 76ers 84. Hornets 92 Wizards 88. Nets 102 Clippers 100. Bucks 82 Raptors 75. Pelicans 115 Hawks 100. Thunder 104 Magic 97.

Tuesday's Daily Dunks: 

#1. Lakers forward Jordan Hill is out two weeks (Click here for details).

#2. The Pelicans decided to not sign point guard Nate Wolters for the rest of the season (Click here for details).

#3. The Thunder signed forward Nick Collison to a two-year $7.5M extension (Click here for details).

#4. The Hornets signed shooting guard Eliot Williams to a 10-day contract and waived point guard Jannero Pargo (Click here for details).

#5. Pacers small forward Paul George may return this season (Click here for details).

#6. Clippers shooting guard J.J. Redick is out indefinitely with back spasms (Click here for details).

#7. 76ers point guard Tony Wroten underwent successful surgery on his ACL (Click here for details).

#8. The Nuggets are trying to sign Joffrey Lauvergne (Click here for details).

#9. Trail Blazers center Robin Lopez returned. He had 11 points and 6 rebounds.

#10. Pistons point guard D.J. Augustin had 25 points and 13 assists.

Tuesday's NBA Final Scores: 

Trail Blazers 103 Jazz 102. Warriors 121 Kings 96. 76ers 105 Nuggets 98. Pistons 108 Heat 91. Celtics 108 Knicks 97.

Wednesday's Daily Dunks: 

#1. The 76ers signed guard Tim Frazier to a 10-day contract (Click here for details).

#2. Rockets center Dwight Howard has undergone a marrow injection in his knee. He'll be re-evaluated in four weeks (Click here for details).

#3. Warriors point guard Stephen Curry dropped 51 points on the Mavericks and made 10 threes.

#4. The Pelicans signed guard Toney Douglas to a 10-day contract (Click here for details).

#5. Wizards small forward Paul Pierce moved into 15th place on the NBA's all-time scoring list.

#6. Thunder small forward Kevin Durant (toe) did not play (Click here for details).

#7. Spurs shooting guard Marco Belinelli returned.

#8. Russell Westbrook is getting his own Jordan Brand shoe (Click here for details).

#9. Andrew Wiggins (Timberwolves) and Elfrid Payton (Magic) win rookie of the month honors for January.

#10. The NBA Players of the Month for January: James Harden (Rockets) and the Atlanta Hawks' starting five.

Wednesday's NBA Final Scores: 

Timberwolves 102 Heat 101. Grizzlies 100 Jazz 90. Warriors 128 Mavericks 114. Pacers 114 Pistons 109. Hawks 105 Wizards 96. Celtics 104 Nuggets 100. Nets 109 Raptors 93. Thunder 102 Pelicans 91. Rockets 101 Bulls 90. Bucks 113 Lakers 105 (OT). Spurs 110 Magic 103.

Thursday's Daily Dunks: 

#1. Lakers power forward Ed Davis plans to opt-out of his contract after the season and become a free agent. However, he reportedly wants to stay with the Lakers (Click here for details).

#2. NBA Commissioner Adam Silver is seriously considering switching the NBA Playoffs format to a Top 16 format (Click here for details).

#3. The Magic fired their head coach Jacque Vaughn (Click here for details).

#4. Wizards shooting guard Bradley Beal injured his toe (Click here for details).

#5. Raptors shooting guard DeMar DeRozan was fined $15K for his flagrant-two foul on Nets forward Bojan Bogadanovic (Click here for details).

#6. Scott Skiles is a serious replacement for Jacque Vaughn in Orlando (Click here for details).

#7.Ray Allen plans to decide on his future after the All-Star Break (Click here for details).

#8. The Knicks are working on a buyout with Andrea Bargnani (Click here for details).

#9. The Knicks may also buy out Amar'e Stoudemire's contract (Click here for details).

#10. The Cavaliers have now won 12 straight games and are 3rd overall in the Eastern Conference with a 31-20 record.

Thursday's NBA Final Scores: 

Hornets 94 Wizards 87. Cavaliers 105 Clippers 94. Mavericks 101 Kings 78. Trail Blazers 108 Suns 87.

Friday's Daily Dunks: 

#1. The Spurs plan to re-sign Reggie Williams to a second 10-day contract (Click here for details).

#2. The Lakers want to trade Jeremy Lin (Click here for details).

#3. The Kings could make a coaching change during the All-Star break (Click here for details).

#4. Mavericks point guard Rajon Rondo may need surgery (Click here for details).

#5. Chris Paul has responded to his comments made about a female referee (Click here for details).

#6. The Knicks have sent rookie Cleanthony Early back to the D-League (Click here for details).

#7. The Timberwolves signed guard Lorenzo Brown to a second 10-day contract (Click here for details).

#8. George Karl would like to coach the Magic (Click here for details).

#9. Kings guard Darren Collison is day-to-day with a hip flexor strain (Click here for details).

#10. Kevin Durant has some words for those who question his All-Star status (Click here for details).

Friday's NBA Final Scores: 

Hawks 124 Warriors 116. Timberwolves 90 Grizzlies 89. Suns 100 Jazz 93. Pacers 103 Cavaliers 99. Nets 92 Knicks 88. Magic 103 Lakers 97 (OT). Raptors 123 Clippers 107. Celtics 107 76ers 96. Pistons 98 Nuggets 88. Rockets 117 Bucks 111. Pelicans 116 Thunder 113. Spurs 98 Heat 85.

Saturday's Daily Dunks: 

#1. The Jazz released small forward Chris Johnson (Click here for details).

#2. The Nuggets want to trade shooting guard Arron Afflalo for a 1st round pick (Click here for details).

#3. The Knicks recalled Cleanthony Early from the D-League (Click here for details).

#4. Clippers point guard Chris Paul has been fined $25K for his comments about an official (Click here for details).

#5. The Bucks signed point guard Jorge Gutierrez to a second 10-day contract (Click here for details).

#6. Pelicans power forward Anthony Davis injured his shoulder and is questionable for Monday (Click here for details).

#7. The Mavericks are interested in Amar'e Stoudemire if the Knicks buyout his contract (Click here for details).

#8. Jazz small forward Gordon Hayward had 30 points against the Kings.

#9. 76ers forward Robert Covington had 22 points and 8 rebounds.

#10. Bucks point guard Brandon Knight had 26 points, 4 rebounds, and 5 assists.

Saturday's NBA Final Scores: 

Warriors 106 Knicks 92. Jazz 102 Kings 90. Bulls 107 Pelicans 72. Wizards 114 Nets 77. 76ers 89 Hornets 81. Mavericks 111 Trail Blazers 101 (OT). Bucks 96 Celtics 93.

Sunday's Daily Dunks: 

#1. Clippers power forward Blake Griffin has a staph infection in his right elbow that will require surgery. He is out for approximately one month (Click here for details).

#2. Trail Blazers point guard Damian Lillard will replace Blake Griffin in the All-Star game (Click here for details).

#3. Here is an update on George Karl and the Kings. Kings GM Pete D'Alessandro wants him, but others in the organization are unsure (Click here for details).

#4. Hornets forward Michael Kidd-Gilchrist (hamstring) will miss at least the next two games (Click here for details).

#5. The Heat signed shooting guard Tyler Johnson for the rest of the season (Click here for details).

#6. Clippers shooting guard J.J. Redick (back) should return this week and in time for the three-point contest (Click here for details).

#7. Dwight Howard update: He is out 6-8 weeks. There is no structural damage to his right knee (Click here for details).

#8. The Spurs signed forward Reggie Williams to a second 10-day contract (Click here for details).

#9. Legendary coach Dean Smith passed away (Click here for details).

#10. Timberwolves center Nikola Pekovic had 29 points.

Sunday's NBA Final Scores: 

Timberwolves 112 Pistons 101. Grizzlies 94 Hawks 88. Thunder 131 Clippers 108. Cavaliers 120 Lakers 105. Bulls 98 Magic 97. Pacers 103 Hornets 102. Trail Blazers 109 Rockets 98. Raptors 87 Spurs 82. Kings 85 Suns 83.

---Ben Parker: follow me on twitter @nba_lord for NBA news 

Daily Dunks: 1/26-2/1

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     Here is the Daily Dunks page for January 26, 2015 through February 1, 2015. Throughout the week this page will be updated with all the latest news from each day as well as the day's NBA scores, so make sure to check this page throughout the week.

Monday's Daily Dunks: 

#1. The Knicks are planning on signing guard Langston Galloway for the rest of the season and possibly to a multi-year deal. He has averaged 12.1 points, 4.1 rebounds, 3.0 assists, and 1.1 steals per game this season (Click here for details).

#2. Knicks power forward Amar'e Stoudemire has sprains in his wrist and ankle. He is out indefinitely (Click here for details).

#3. Hornets small forward Marvin Williams (concussion) is out indefinitely (Click here for details).

#4. Hornets center  Bismack Biyombo will be reevaluated in 10 days after suffering a bruised knee (Click here for details).

#5. The 76ers signed guard Larry Drew II to a second 10-day contract (Click here for details).

#6. The Mavericks are confident they will sign Jermaine O'Neal after the All-Star break (Click here for details).

#7. A blizzard hit the Northeast. The Kings@Knicks game was rescheduled for March 3. The Trail Blazers@Nets game was rescheduled for April 6 (Click here for details).

#8. Lakers shooting guard Kobe Bryant decided to opt for season-ending surgery on Wednesday, but he says he'll be back next season (Click here for details).

#9. Hornets point guard Kemba Walker has a torn lateral meniscus in his left knee. He'll undergo surgery. There won't be an official timetable for his return until after the surgery (Click here for details).

#10. Thunder small forward Kevin Durant has a sprained big toe. He didn't play on Monday (Click here for details).

Monday's NBA Final Scores: 

Thunder 92 Timberwolves 84. Grizzlies 103 Magic 94. Celtics 99 Jazz 90. Pelicans 99 76ers 74. Clippers 102 Nuggets 98. Portland @Brooklyn (Postponed). Kings@Knicks (Postponed).

Tuesday's Daily Dunks: 

#1. The Timberwolves waived center Miroslav Raduljica and signed guard Lorenzo Brown to a 10-day contract (Click here for details).

#2. The Knicks signed guard Langston Galloway for the rest of the season. It's a two-year deal (Click here for details).

#3. Stephen Curry and Klay Thompson will reportedly be in the three-point contest (Click here for details).

#4. The dunk contest participants were announced (Click here for details).

#5. Trail Blazers power forward LaMarcus Aldridge confirms that he will play through the thumb injury for the remainder of the season (Click here for details).

#6. The Pistons are interested in Heat point guard Norris Cole (Click here for details).

#7. Clippers forward Matt Barnes was fined $25K for language he directed at a fan. However, Barnes claims he was responding to the Suns owner who was cussing at him (Click here for details).

#8. Pistons point guard Brandon Jennings underwent successful surgery on his Achilles. His season is over (Click here for details).

#9. Grizzlies point guard Mike Conley (wrist) did not play (Click here for details).

#10. The Jazz decided to not sign guard Elliot Williams for the rest of the season. They instead filled his roster spot by signing forward Chris Johnson to a 10-day contract (Click here for details).

Tuesday's NBA Final Scores: 

Grizzlies 109 Mavericks 90. Bulls 113 Warriors 111 (OT). Raptors 104 Pacers 91. Cavaliers 103 Pistons 95. Bucks 109 Heat 102. Wizards 98 Lakers 92.

Wednesday's Daily Dunks: 

#1. The Heat signed guard Tyler Johnson to a second 10-day contract (Click here for details).

#2. The Bucks signed power forward Kenyon Martin for the rest of the season (Click here for details).

#3. Heat point guard Mario Chalmers has been warned for flopping (Click here for details).

#4. Hornets point guard Kemba Walker's surgery on his left knee was successful. He's out an estimated 6-8 weeks (Click here for details).

#5. The Bucks signed guard Jorge Gutierrez to a 10-day contract (Click here for details).

#6. The Pacers assigned rookie center Shayne Whittington to the D-League to join the Fort Wayne Mad Ants (Click here for details).

#7. Lakers shooting guard Kobe Bryant's shoulder surgery was successful. He should be ready to play in 9 months (Click here for details).

#8. The Spurs signed forward Reggie Williams to a 10-day contract (Click here for details).

#9. Timberwolves shooting guard Kevin Martin returned from his wrist injury and scored 21 points (Click here for details).

#10. Cavaliers point guard Kyrie Irving went bananas, scoring 55 points on the Trail Blazers.

Wednesday's NBA Final Scores: 

Timberwolves 110 Celtics 98. Clippers 94 Jazz 89. Cavaliers 99 Trail Blazers 94. 76ers 89 Pistons 69. Raptors 119 Kings 102. Hawks 113 Nets 102. Nuggets 93 Pelicans 85. Rockets 99 Mavericks 94. Knicks 100 Thunder 92. Spurs 95 Hornets 86. Suns 106 Wizards 98.

Thursday's Daily Dunks: 

#1. The Western Conference All-Star Reserves and the Eastern Conference All-Star Reserves were announced (Click here to see who made it).

#2. The Knicks signed forward Lance Thomas for the rest of the season (Click here for details).

#3. The Knicks signed forward Lou Amundson for the rest of the season (Click here for details).

#4. There are reports that Kevin Durant might want to join the Knicks in 2016 (Click here for details).

#5. The Warriors didn't sign James Michael McAdoo to another 10-day contract. He is back in the D-League with Santa Cruz (Click here for details).

#6. Heat guard Dwyane Wade is out 2-3 weeks due to a hamstring strain (Click here for details).

#7. The Magic are considering firing their head coach Jacque Vaughn (Click here for details).

#8. Grizzlies shooting guard Vince Carter injured his leg (Click here for details).

#9. Phil Jackson admits to deflating basketballs back in the day (Click here for details).

#10. The NBA has reached a 5 year, $500M deal to televise games in China (Click here for details).

Thursday's NBA Final Scores: 

Grizzlies 99 Nuggets 69. Bucks 115 Magic 100. Pacers 103 Knicks 82. Lakers 123 Bulls 118 (2OT).

Friday's Daily Dunks: 

#1. The Timberwolves are shopping Mo Williams (Click here for details).

#2. Scott Skiles or Mark Jackson could replace Jacque Vaughn in Orlando (Click here for details).

#3. Pelicans forward Anthony Davis didn't play due to a groin strain (Click here for details).

#4. Grizzlies shooting guard Vince Carter is out at least one week due to a left foot tendon injury (Click here for details).

#5. The Kings singed forward Quincy Miller to a second 10-day contract (Click here for details).

#6. The Knicks assigned forward Cleanthony Early to the D-League (Click here for details).

#7. The Morris twins are suspect in an assault investigation (Click here for details).

#8. The Thunder almost traded Reggie Jackson to the Nuggets (Click here for details).

#9. Kings center DeMarcus Cousins will replace Kobe Bryant in the All-Star game (Click here for details).

#10. Pelicans guard Eric Gordon had 28 points and 7 assists against the Clippers.

Friday's NBA Final Scores: 

76ers 103 Timberwolves 94. Jazz 110 Warriors 100. Hawks 105 Trail Blazers 99. Rockets 93 Celtics 87. Cavaliers 101 Kings 90. Raptors 127 Nets 122 (OT). Pelicans 108 Clippers 103. Mavericks 93 Heat 72. Suns 99 Bulls 93.

Saturday's Daily Dunks: 

#1. The Cavaliers have decided to pick up Timofey Mozgov's $4.9M option. He won't be a free agent until 2016 (Click here for details).

#2. The Celtics don't expect Kelly Olynyk to be back until after the All-Star Break (Click here for details).

#3. Rockets center Dwight Howard (right ankle) is out at least one month (Click here for details).

#4. The Nuggets are trying to trade for Nets center Brook Lopez (Click here for details).

#5. Suns guard Gerald Green was a DNP on Friday via Coach's decision. The team denies that they are looking to trade him (Click here for details).

#6. Hawks shooting guard Thabo Sefolosha is out 6-8 weeks with a right calf strain (Click here for details).

#7. Timberwolves point guard Ricky Rubio will return on Monday (Click here for details).

#8. Jazz guard Trey Burke will compete in the NBA Skills Challenge at All-Star Weekend (Click here for details).

#9. Mavericks point guard Rajon Rondo injured his head (Click here for details).

#10. Cavaliers small forward LeBron James dropped 36 points on the Timberwolves.

Saturday's NBA Final Scores: 

Cavaliers 106 Timberwolves 90. Grizzlies 85 Thunder 74. Warriors 106 Suns 87. Kings 99 Pacers 94. Mavericks 108 Magic 93. Raptors 120 Wizards 116 (OT). Hawks 91 76ers 85. Pistons 114 Rockets 101. Bucks 95 Trail Blazers 88. Hornets 104 Nuggets 86. Clippers 105 Spurs 85.

Sunday's Daily Dunks: 

#1. The Xinjiang Flying Tigers missed the playoffs in the Chinese Basketball Association, making Sebastian Telfair and Andray Blatche free agents (Click here for details).

#2. The Pistons signed point guard John Lucas III to a 10-day contract (Click here for details).

#3. The Grizzlies won't offer forward Tyrus Thomas a second 10-day contract (Click here for details).

#4. The Grizzlies signed forward JaMychal Green to a 10-day contract (Click here for details).

#5. Mavericks point guard Rajon Rondo won't play on Monday due to his facial/head injury (Click here for details).

#6. The Knicks recalled forward Cleanthony Early from the D-League (Click here for details).

#7. Warriors center Festus Ezeli (ankle) is on the Santa Cruz Warriors for a D-League rehab assignment (Click here for details).

#8. Warriors center Ognjen Kuzmic has been recalled from the Santa Cruz Warriors of the D-League (Click here for details).

#9. 19 year old French shooting guard Timothe Luwawu-Cabarrot will enter the NBA Draft (Click here for details).

#10. Flip Saunders didn't like the Timberwolves organization making fun of Kevin Love on Saturday (Click here for details).

Sunday's NBA Final Scores: 

Heat 83 Celtics 75. Knicks 92 Lakers 80.

---Ben Parker: follow me on twitter @nba_lord 

Friday Fresh NBA Power Rankings: November 7

     Welcome to my first power rankings of the 2014-15 NBA season! Make sure to read this every week if you want to get a bird's eye view of what's happening across the NBA.

#1. Houston Rockets (6-0): So far this team isn't missing Chandler Parsons one bit. Trevor Ariza has filled in nicely at the small forward position, averaging 15.8 points and 5.0 rebounds per contest. In addition, James Harden is putting up 26 points, 6.7 rebounds, and 7.2 assists per game, making him an early MVP candidate.
#2. Memphis Grizzlies (5-0): When the Grizzlies are knocking down the three ball, they are a really scary team. Courtney Lee scored 22 points on Wednesday on 4/5 shooting from 3-point range and as a result the Grizzlies got an easy win in Phoenix. Their upcoming schedule is relatively light with games against the Thunder, Bucks, Lakers, Kings, and Pistons over the next week. Expect them to be in my top five again next week.
#3. Golden State Warriors (4-0): If there is anything to silence the critics of the Mark Jackson firing, it's the fantastic 4-0 start that the Warriors have had. Two of their wins are against the Clippers and Trail Blazers, so they have beaten good teams. Look for Saturday's tilt against the Rockets to be a good one.
#4. Chicago Bulls (4-1): Any time Derrick Rose goes down, even when it's just a minor ankle injury, there has to be concern in the Bulls' front office and locker room. Thankfully, Rose has returned and appears to be doing ok. As for the team itself, Pau Gasol appears to be a fantastic offseason acquisition. He is averaging 18.8 points and 10.6 rebounds per game this season.
#5. San Antonio Spurs (2-2): The Spurs are doing what they do in the early season, which is chill out and let everybody else get off to an early head start. They are still the best team in the NBA in my opinion, but at the moment,  I cannot be justified to put them any higher than #5 on my list.
#6. Washington Wizards (4-1): After losing their season opener at Miami, the Wizards have rallied off four straight wins against the Magic, Bucks, Knicks, and Pacers. None of these wins is all that impressive, but if you are going to be a contending team, you have to win the games you are supposed to win.
#7. Toronto Raptors (4-1): The Raptors get power forward Amir Johnson back tonight from an ankle injury. He's been averaging 15 points and 7.5 rebounds per game.
#8. Portland Trail Blazers (3-2):  After a puzzling loss to the Kings and going absolutely brain dead against the Warriors, the Trail Blazers have bounced back, throttling the Cavaliers and Mavericks. These guys are looking prime to run away with the Northwest Division.
#9. Sacramento Kings (4-1): It's always really hard to figure where to rank teams who are projected to stink but put up a solid record early in the season. I think I have the Kings ranked appropriately here at #9. Not to take away from their early success, but two of their wins have been against the Denver Nuggets. Tonight's game in Phoenix will give us a better sense of where they are at.
#10. Dallas Mavericks (3-2): Getting thumped in Portland after two days of rest was rather embarrassing.
#11. Los Angeles Clippers (3-2):  This team really needed the time to regroup after getting waxed 121-104 by the Warriors on Wednesday. They better bounce back on Saturday when the Trail Blazers come to town.
#12. Miami Heat (3-2): Chris Bosh is turning back the clock to his Toronto days, averaging 24.2 points and 11.0 rebounds per contest. If he keeps playing like this, the Heat will be hanging around all year in a wide open Eastern Conference.
#13. Phoenix Suns (3-2): Getting slaughtered in Utah was surprising even though it was a back-to-back. However, the biggest surprise has to be the way Isaiah Thomas has taken over as the team's number one player, averaging 18.6 points, and 4.0 assists per game.
#14. Minnesota Timberwolves (2-2): So far, the Timberwolves look like they're going to be a fun team to watch all season. All the young talent they've acquired, including Anthony Bennett, appear to be quite promising.
#15. Cleveland Cavaliers (1-3): All I'll say is that they're a work in progress. LeBron James, Kyrie Irving, and Kevin Love are too talented of a trio to not become a contender by May and June. However, one does have to wonder whether or not their head coach David Blatt is the right man for the job.
#16. New Orleans Pelicans (2-2): Anthony Davis is averaging 23.8 points, 13.3 rebounds, 1.8 steals, and 4.0 blocks per game. That's an MVP candidate if I ever saw one. He alone makes them a dangerous team every night.
#17. Brooklyn Nets (2-2): This team desperately needs Brook Lopez healthy if they are going to make any sort of dent in the Eastern Conference playoff picture.
#18. Charlotte Hornets (2-3): Lance Stephenson is still adjusting to his new role in Charlotte, averaging just 6.6 points per game. They need to get more scoring production out of him, though he is still doing his part in other areas, averaging 10 rebounds and 5.6 assists per game.
#19. Utah Jazz (2-3): Gordon Hayward's game winning shot to beat the Cavaliers is just what the doctor ordered in terms of boosting Hayward's confidence and validating the max contract he signed this summer.
#20. Milwaukee Bucks (2-3): Since you are probably looking for a Jabari Parker update, here it is: He's averaging 10 points, 6.8 rebounds, and 1.2 steals per game. His season/career high is 13 points on the road against the Wizards.
#21. New York Knicks (2-3): I just found out that Amar'e Stoudemire is the #2 highest paid player in the NBA. That kinda sums it up about where this team is.  
#22. Atlanta Hawks (1-2): Not a whole lot of data on this team yet with just three games, but so far, Al Horford and Paul Millsap are under performing. The good news of course is that they are healthy and able to play together. So long as that continues they should be fine.
#23. Boston Celtics (1-3): With Marcus Smart waiting in the wing to be the next point guard of this franchise to go along with their poor start, this team has to seriously be looking at what offers they can get for Rajon Rondo.
#24. Denver Nuggets (1-3): Once JaVale McGee and Danilo Gallinari get back up to full speed, this team should be much improved.
#25. Detroit Pistons (1-3): I told you they would stink in my Central Division preview. So far I have no reason to change my mind.  
#26. Indiana Pacers (1-4): After a really strong outing to start the season (22 points, 8 rebounds, and 7 blocks), Roy Hibbert has fallen back to earth. He's averaging 12.4 points, 8.8 rebounds, and 4.2 blocks per game. Not bad numbers defensively, but offensively he has to be doing a lot more. The fact of the matter is that with Lance Stephenson in Charlotte and Paul George out for the year, this team is going to struggle.  
#27. Oklahoma City Thunder (1-4): It feels like a meteor has hit this team. Kevin Durant is out for a while, Russell Westbrook is out for a while, Perry Jones III is out indefinitely with a knee injury, etc. As a result, they are where they are.  
#28. Orlando Magic (1-4): This team's only win is against the 76ers and it came via buzzer beater by Tobias Harris. This team really is struggling without Victor Oladipo and will continue to do so until he comes back.  
#29. Los Angeles Lakers (0-5): Kobe Bryant is averaging 27.6 points per game, but has no help around him. Ironically enough a lot of that is his own fault. If he wasn't so selfish he may have attracted higher quality free agents.
#30. Philadelphia 76ers (0-5): Knowing them, they'll keep Michael Carter-Williams out for as long as possible. It's November, and yes, they are already eying the 2015 NBA draft.

---Ben Parker: follow me on twitter @nba_lord