[META] So, should we also get rid of twitter/x links?

Bradley Beal ruled out Wednesday against the Nets

[Charania] The Miami Heat are planning to suspend Jimmy Butler for two games, sources tell ESPN. Butler missed a team flight Wednesday and had plans to join the Heat tonight. Now Miami is keeping him home from its two-game road trip.

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[Charania] The Philadelphia 76ers and Joel Embiid are expected to sit down and have a serious conversation concerning his health. There have been frustrations within the organization about Embiid’s lack of availability.

Kia Rookie Ladder: Alex Sarr stays at No. 1 for 3rd straight week

[Law Murray] Norman Powell and Kris Dunn have been downgraded to out tonight vs. Celtics. Clippers still list Harden and Batum questionable.

[Spears] The Bucks are having trouble getting out of New Orleans after the snowstorm and their home game against the Heat in Milwaukee tomorrow that is slated for national television is in jeopardy.

[Sidery] There’s some buzz building around a potential Jimmy Butler trade framework including the Heat, Suns, Bucks and a facilitating fourth team. Phoenix would receive Jimmy Butler. Milwaukee would receive Bradley Beal. Miami would receive Khris Middleton. Facilitator takes on salary.

[Charania] The Phoenix Suns are trading their 2031 unprotected first to the Utah Jazz for three first-round picks, sources tell ESPN. The Suns are acquiring the least favorable firsts in 2025 of Cleveland/Minnesota, 2027 of Cleveland/Minnesota/Utah and 2029 of Cleveland/Minnesota/Utah.

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Patrick Williams is available on the trade market, per @JCowleyHoops 3&D Wing For Us?

The Philadelphia 76ers have lost their last 6 games and are now 15-26 for the season. They have fewer wins than the Philadelphia Eagles who have played a total of 19 games (17 in the reg season + 2 in the postseason) this season. The Eagles are 3-0 in January while the Sixers are 2-9.

Domantas “Not An All-Star” Sabonis continues his reign over the Wizards with supreme efficiency all over: 32 MINS | 29 PTS | 18 REB | 12-16 FG | 2-3 3PT | +19

[Highlight] Jimmy Butler seems overly excited after Jaime Jaquez Jr. 3-pointer.

[Post Game] Heat take a fat L against Nuggets | Jimmy Butler makes his return from suspension

[Game Thread] Denver Nuggets (24-16) @ Miami Heat (20-19) - 01/17 8:00 pm ET

[Highlight] Jokic dishes a perfect pass to Murray for the three-pointer

What does everyone think of the 2021-22 Black Mashup Uniforms?

[Stein] "I'm back." - Jimmy Butler via his agent

OH???

[Chiang] I guess this means it's official. Jimmy Butler's agent Bernie Lee announces his client's return.

[Gambadoro] (Trading the 2031 1st) has never been discussed with Miami. (Windhorst and ESPN) are just making stuff up. The 2031 pick is very valuable. I believe they would be open to trading it but not in a straight trade for Butler. Would have to be for something different.

[Charania] 76ers say Embiid participated in an on-court workout Thursday and experienced an increase in knee swelling following the session.

Joel Embiid will miss his fifth consecutive game in Denver per the 76ers announcement, he has only played 2 out of 9 possible games in Denver. He last played there in 2019.