Mirjam Swanson: Trail Blazers Coach Terry Stotts on facing a Clippers team without Kawhi: “Obviously, he’s an MVP. he’s a defensive player, he’s a scorer, he’s a key to their team, so it goes without saying that they’re a better team with him — the thing for us … (against Denver) 1/
February 5, 2023 | 3:42 pm EST Update
Suns prepared to pursue Kevin Durant

Chris Haynes: The Phoenix Suns are prepared to pursue Brooklyn Nets star Kevin Durant should he become available, league sources tell @NBAonTNT, @BleacherReport.
Mavs expected to put off Kyrie Irving's contract extension talk until this summer

Tim MacMahon: Kyrie Irving extension talks are expected to be put off until this summer. He is eligible for a 2-year extension now and a 4-year deal in the summer. If the Mavs-Kyrie union doesn’t continue, Dallas will have close to max salary cap space this summer.
Kyrie Irving has no assurances of a potential contract extension from Mavericks
Marc Stein: Kyrie Irving has no assurances of a subsequent contract from the Mavericks, league sources tell me, but he will be eligible for a two-year extension worth in excess of $80 if he and Dallas look to continue the relationship beyond this season.
Stephen Curry suffers partial ligament tears on left leg

Marc J. Spears: Warriors say Stephen Curry suffered partial tears to his superior tibiofibular ligaments and interosseous membrane as well as a contusions to his lower left leg. Possible timetable in coming days.

Chris Fedor: #Cavs Caris LeVert is OUT tonight vs Pacers.
February 5, 2023 | 3:23 pm EST Update
Lakers offered Russell Westbrook and a first round pick for Kyrie Irving

Ian Begley: Nets and Mavs have a deal to send Kyrie Irving to Dallas, league source confirms. Lakers had offer earlier in week that included Russell Westbrook and a first round pick for Irving. The Athletic first reported Irving to Dallas.
Adrian Wojnarowski: The Nets-Mavericks talks accelerated on a trade today, sources said. The Lakers and Nets had several conversations on a potential deal, but Nets preferred Mavs’ package — getting back a point guard and wing to plug in now plus the future picks.
Adrian Wojnarowski: Mavericks GM Nico Harrison has a long history with Irving going back to their Nike days together – and Jason Kidd wanted this trade. Dallas needed a second star for Luka Doncic and gets him with Irving. Mavs can see how it goes and decide on new deal in offseason.