"Just the name." Dillon Brooks on techs as NBA rescinding his latest one from Tuesday's loss at Miami. "I think those refs in that game was taking it personal. That game is over with. I hope they learned from it and do their studying because refs in this league got to get… pic.twitter.com/sRKkYgXSUk

Domantas Sabonis (knee) makes his return to action Friday, rookie Dylan Cardwell is excited. Sacramento holds a 107-97 lead over Washington with eight minutes remaining in Q4. Russell Westbrook leads all scores with 20 points (7-11 FG) while co-leading Washington with five assists.

Alas, the Nets' string of losses has resulted in a drop in Bleacher Report's latest NBA power rankings. They moved from 26th to 27th, with the Pelicans moving up three spots. Brooklyn is one rank ahead of the Indiana Pacers and one behind the Dallas Mavericks.

Ja Morant is making moves to make sure his future isn’t dependent on the NBA. As the Memphis Grizzlies guard’s on-court status with the team remains uncertain due to various factors, the two-time All-Star has quietly made a move that has expanded his footprint beyond the league.

Even amid his latest injury, Mavericks big man Anthony Davis has seen his name pop up in trade rumors amid the deadline approaching.

Ja Morant is very clearly on the trade block, and the Miami Heat have been star-hunting for several years now.

Under restrictions of Kuminga's contract, Thursday is the first day he can be traded, even though the Warriors essentially already have moved on from him. Kuminga was a starter the first 12 games of the season,