Despite recent reporting indicating that rival scouts and executives view Houston as a favorite to make a big in-season splash, NBA insider Marc Stein writes at Substack that “consistent whispers” around the league point to the Rockets waiting until the offseason to buy more time to see if a big trade target shakes loose. Houston expressed interest in trading for Kevin Durant … [Read more...] about Southwest Notes: Antetokounmpo, V. Williams, Bane, Edey, Doncic, Pelicans
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Washington’s 27 points, 17 rebounds help Mavericks edge Thunder 121-119 without injured Luka Doncic
A monster performance from P.J. Washington put the Mavs over the Thunder in a win without star guard Luka Doncic. … [Read more...] about Washington’s 27 points, 17 rebounds help Mavericks edge Thunder 121-119 without injured Luka Doncic
Trump plans to utilize military for mass deportations
President-elect Trump says he will declare a national emergency and use U.S. military assets to carry out a mass deportation of undocumented immigrants when he returns to office. The plan could potentially test the limits of Trump's powers to use the military on U.S. soil to achieve his immigration crackdown. Caitlin Huey-Burns has more. … [Read more...] about Trump plans to utilize military for mass deportations
Kremlin makes stark warning after Biden lets Ukraine use long-range missiles
The Kremlin says President Biden's decision to let Ukraine fire missiles deep into Russia could lead to a world war. Biden's approval of the weapons deployment marks a large shift in policy as the conflict in the region nears its 1,000th day. CBS News senior national security correspondent Charlie D'Agata has the latest. … [Read more...] about Kremlin makes stark warning after Biden lets Ukraine use long-range missiles
Nuggets Were Close To Trading Up For Luka Doncic At 2018 NBA Draft
At the 20218 NBA draft, the Denver Nuggets attempted to trade up to the No. 2 overall pick with Luka Doncic their target selection. The Sacramento Kings held the No. 2 pick that year and picked Marvin Bagley while the Atlanta Hawks did trade down from No. 3, sending the draft rights for Doncic to the Dallas Mavericks for the No. 5 pick that became Trae Young and a first round … [Read more...] about Nuggets Were Close To Trading Up For Luka Doncic At 2018 NBA Draft