Brian Lewis: Nash said James Harden has to string multiple “high intensity loads” on consecutive days before he’ll be cleared to play. #Nets #Bucks #NBA
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Brian Lewis: Jarrett Allen’s name is right in the middle of the trade rumors for James Harden. But the #Nets center – speaking from the Meals + Math Thanksgiving event – said he’s staying focused on the task at hand: Winning an #NBA championship in Brooklyn.
Mark Berman: Mike D’Antoni says it “has to be really bad” for James Harden not to play. Told: “He came in, did his stretching and got ready for this morning. So I’m expecting him to play..He loves to play. I think that’s undervalued in him. We can count on him 40 minutes a game.” #Rockets
January 28, 2023 | 9:39 pm EST Update
Tom Thibodeau feels no pressure with James Dolan expectations

On the heels of James Dolan publicly declaring his playoff expectations for this season, Knicks’ coach Tom Thibodeau said he doesn’t feel pressure to reach the owner’s goal. “I never feel pressure because I know what I put into each day,” Thibodeau said. “I think anybody who puts everything they have into each day, you never feel pressure.” Dolan told WFAN on Friday that he “fully expects” the Knicks to reach the playoffs and “that will definitely be a benchmark.” Left unsaid was what would occur if the Knicks fail, but coaches are often the first on the chopping block when an owner is displeased.

Aaron J. Fentress: Per Billups: Hart is out vs. Raptors. Nurkic is to be determined. Nassir Little replaces Hart in starting lineup. #ripcity

Callie Caplan: Luka Doncic (left ankle sprain) took the court during his usual pregame warm-up window to do a watered-down version of his typical shooting routine. No pivots, stepbacks or high impact, but has worked for about 20 minutes on midrange, 3s and free throws. pic.twitter.com/QPig0A8pff

Keith Smith: LeBron James, Anthony Davis and Lonnie Walker IV are all available for tonight’s game at the Celtics, per the Lakers.
January 28, 2023 | 8:32 pm EST Update
Parker’s contract with the Aces will be for one year, her agent, Boris Lelchitski, told ESPN on Saturday. Her salary is still being negotiated.