Ian Begley: Knicks coach Jeff Hornacek released a statement on the death of Sean Rooks, whom the Knicks interviewed for a position on the coaching staff. “We are saddened and shocked by the passing of Sean Rooks, especially since we had just met with him yesterday about the possibilities of joining our coaching staff,” Hornacek said in a statement. “His ability to work with big players and his passion for coaching were undeniable.”
January 27, 2023 | 9:16 pm EST Update
Nick Nurse on All-Star selection: Players should be given a vote

Doug Smith: Nick Nurse, diplomatically, on some goofiness among NBA player all-star votes: “I feel that the players should be given a vote, I think they feel strongly about who should be in it but I think in just about any kind of voting system, we have issues.”

Casey Holdahl: Josh Hart (hamstring) and Jusuf Nurkic (calf) are questionable and Justise Winslow (ankle) is out for Saturday’s game versus the Raptors
Eric Nehm: Here is the Bucks statement on Tyre Nichols:
January 27, 2023 | 7:57 pm EST Update
NBA Communications: The following was released by the NBA.
Christopher Hine: There’s a guy courtside wearing a Shannon Sharpe Broncos jersey. A+ level trolling.