The Denver Nuggets (35-16) play against the Los Angeles Lakers (27-25) at Crypto.com Arena
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Game Time: 10:00 PM EST on Thursday February 8, 2024
Denver Nuggets 29, Los Angeles Lakers 23 (END Q1)
What’s the buzz on Twitter?

Kurt Helin @basketballtalk
Winners, losers from 2024 NBA trade deadline
The Knicks are the big winners. LeBron and Stephen Curry, not so much.
nbcsports.com/nba/news/winne… – 10:35 PM
Winners, losers from 2024 NBA trade deadline
The Knicks are the big winners. LeBron and Stephen Curry, not so much.
nbcsports.com/nba/news/winne… – 10:35 PM


Dallas Mavericks PR @MavsPR
With wins against Philadelphia, Brooklyn and New York, the Mavericks swept the three-game road trip.
It marks the first time since Dec. 2019 that the Mavericks have swept a road trip of three-or-more games (11/29/19-12/3/19; at PHX, LAL, NOP). pic.twitter.com/2loG4gx1LL – 10:32 PM
With wins against Philadelphia, Brooklyn and New York, the Mavericks swept the three-game road trip.
It marks the first time since Dec. 2019 that the Mavericks have swept a road trip of three-or-more games (11/29/19-12/3/19; at PHX, LAL, NOP). pic.twitter.com/2loG4gx1LL – 10:32 PM


Ryan Blackburn @NBABlackburn
Can MPJ stop standing on the three point line lol there we go – 10:29 PM
Can MPJ stop standing on the three point line lol there we go – 10:29 PM


Ben Golliver @BenGolliver
Story: Lakers unveil first of three Kobe Bryant statues in star-studded ceremony @washingtonpost @PostSports washingtonpost.com/sports/2024/02… – 10:28 PM
Story: Lakers unveil first of three Kobe Bryant statues in star-studded ceremony @washingtonpost @PostSports washingtonpost.com/sports/2024/02… – 10:28 PM

Katy Winge @katywinge
sorry WHAT
MPJ with the killer pass to Air Gordon taking flight
pic.twitter.com/pIqTRY3EhO – 10:28 PM
sorry WHAT
MPJ with the killer pass to Air Gordon taking flight
pic.twitter.com/pIqTRY3EhO – 10:28 PM

Mike Trudell @LakersReporter
B2B buckets from LeBron and AD, both off Nuggets turnovers, trimmed the margin to 12-9 and forced Denver’s time out. – 10:25 PM
B2B buckets from LeBron and AD, both off Nuggets turnovers, trimmed the margin to 12-9 and forced Denver’s time out. – 10:25 PM


Ryan Blackburn @NBABlackburn
Okay, the Nuggets got caught up in a disgustingly sloppy game so far. They were doing well, then it spiraled. – 10:23 PM
Okay, the Nuggets got caught up in a disgustingly sloppy game so far. They were doing well, then it spiraled. – 10:23 PM

Vinny Benedetto @VBenedetto
Nuggets start on a 10-2 run, but the Lakers cut the lead to 12-9 five minute in. All five Nuggets starters already have a bucket. – 10:23 PM
Nuggets start on a 10-2 run, but the Lakers cut the lead to 12-9 five minute in. All five Nuggets starters already have a bucket. – 10:23 PM



Mike Trudell @LakersReporter
Other than a Davis jumper, the Lakers couldn’t get anything to fall early, starting 1 for 9, until a corner 3 from Christie made it 10-5 Denver. – 10:20 PM
Other than a Davis jumper, the Lakers couldn’t get anything to fall early, starting 1 for 9, until a corner 3 from Christie made it 10-5 Denver. – 10:20 PM

Janis Carr @janiscarr
At the Lakers-Nuggets game tonight, where there’s a lot of Kobe/Mama jerseys and shirts, honoring the former Lakers great on 02/08/24. – 10:19 PM
At the Lakers-Nuggets game tonight, where there’s a lot of Kobe/Mama jerseys and shirts, honoring the former Lakers great on 02/08/24. – 10:19 PM

Ryan Blackburn @NBABlackburn
Alright Nuggets fans, it’s time for Game 52 of the NBA Season. It’s Kobe Bryant day in Los Angeles.
Let’s Basketball. – 10:16 PM
Alright Nuggets fans, it’s time for Game 52 of the NBA Season. It’s Kobe Bryant day in Los Angeles.
Let’s Basketball. – 10:16 PM

Los Angeles Lakers @Lakers
Ball is up.
#Lakeshow x @NewAmsterdam pic.twitter.com/np4o9Qkm1M – 10:15 PM
Ball is up.
#Lakeshow x @NewAmsterdam pic.twitter.com/np4o9Qkm1M – 10:15 PM



Ryan Blackburn @NBABlackburn
No idea what happens tonight. Lakers will be motivated. Not sure how motivated Denver is. – 10:04 PM
No idea what happens tonight. Lakers will be motivated. Not sure how motivated Denver is. – 10:04 PM

Los Angeles Lakers @Lakers
The legend rocking the Mamba jersey 🖤 pic.twitter.com/v9GLLrRBWK – 10:03 PM
The legend rocking the Mamba jersey 🖤 pic.twitter.com/v9GLLrRBWK – 10:03 PM




Katy Winge @katywinge
Lakers are in Mamba shooting shirts with Kobe’s logo and 24 with Bryant on the back to warm-up. pic.twitter.com/2KXnsIeshQ – 9:54 PM
Lakers are in Mamba shooting shirts with Kobe’s logo and 24 with Bryant on the back to warm-up. pic.twitter.com/2KXnsIeshQ – 9:54 PM

Jovan Buha @jovanbuha
Transcript of Darvin Ham on D’Angelo Russell pregame: pic.twitter.com/XmixG4Wk2X – 9:43 PM
Transcript of Darvin Ham on D’Angelo Russell pregame: pic.twitter.com/XmixG4Wk2X – 9:43 PM


StatMuse @statmuse
Spida tonight:
27 PTS
5 REB
4 AST
3 STL
3 BLK
1st Cav to reach those numbers in a game since LeBron in 2018. statmuse.com/nba/player/don… – 9:42 PM
Spida tonight:
27 PTS
5 REB
4 AST
3 STL
3 BLK
1st Cav to reach those numbers in a game since LeBron in 2018. statmuse.com/nba/player/don… – 9:42 PM

Dane Moore @DaneMooreNBA
I remember Malik Beasley always trying to do too much against Denver, his former team, when he would play them with the Wolves — and it would lead to costly performances.
Beasley is currently 1 for 12 from the field (0 for 8 from 3) against the Wolves, his other former team. – 9:42 PM
I remember Malik Beasley always trying to do too much against Denver, his former team, when he would play them with the Wolves — and it would lead to costly performances.
Beasley is currently 1 for 12 from the field (0 for 8 from 3) against the Wolves, his other former team. – 9:42 PM

Katy Winge @katywinge
Yesterday at Nuggets practice Aaron Gordon and Christian Braun reflected on Kobe Bryant and playing on this night against LA pic.twitter.com/DZrDPfpH9i – 9:40 PM
Yesterday at Nuggets practice Aaron Gordon and Christian Braun reflected on Kobe Bryant and playing on this night against LA pic.twitter.com/DZrDPfpH9i – 9:40 PM

Jovan Buha @jovanbuha
Lakers’ starters vs. Denver:
Austin Reaves
Max Christie
Rui Hachimura
LeBron James
Anthony Davis – 9:39 PM
Lakers’ starters vs. Denver:
Austin Reaves
Max Christie
Rui Hachimura
LeBron James
Anthony Davis – 9:39 PM

Khobi Price @khobi_price
Max Christie is starting in place of D’Angelo Russell, who’s not available tonight because of left knee soreness. pic.twitter.com/gob0ZWgfwA – 9:36 PM
Max Christie is starting in place of D’Angelo Russell, who’s not available tonight because of left knee soreness. pic.twitter.com/gob0ZWgfwA – 9:36 PM



Harrison Wind @HarrisonWind
Nuggets starters at Lakers:
Jamal Murray
Justin Holiday
Michael Porter Jr.
Aaron Gordon
Nikola Jokic – 9:31 PM
Nuggets starters at Lakers:
Jamal Murray
Justin Holiday
Michael Porter Jr.
Aaron Gordon
Nikola Jokic – 9:31 PM

Mike Trudell @LakersReporter
Max Christie will start in place of D’Angelo Russell (knee soreness) tonight against Denver. Christie’s perimeter defense and rebounding in particular have been impactful of late. – 9:31 PM
Max Christie will start in place of D’Angelo Russell (knee soreness) tonight against Denver. Christie’s perimeter defense and rebounding in particular have been impactful of late. – 9:31 PM

Harrison Wind @HarrisonWind
What would a future Nikola Jokic statue look like?
We’re talking about that on tonight’s Pregame Lounge.
📺 Tune in: youtube.com/live/BbqbEn1Mt… pic.twitter.com/i2QzIDjMbu – 9:30 PM
What would a future Nikola Jokic statue look like?
We’re talking about that on tonight’s Pregame Lounge.
📺 Tune in: youtube.com/live/BbqbEn1Mt… pic.twitter.com/i2QzIDjMbu – 9:30 PM


Adam Mares @Adam_Mares
Spoiler night with the fellas? What a treat.
Nuggets-Lakers on Kobe night
Figuring out statue ideas for the current Nuggets
Nuggets down a starter
📺 youtube.com/live/BbqbEn1Mt… pic.twitter.com/SGeI8a1fvc – 9:29 PM
Spoiler night with the fellas? What a treat.



📺 youtube.com/live/BbqbEn1Mt… pic.twitter.com/SGeI8a1fvc – 9:29 PM


Brad Turner @BA_Turner
Lakers say D’Angelo Russell has been downgraded to out with left knee soreness for game vs. Denver. – 9:28 PM
Lakers say D’Angelo Russell has been downgraded to out with left knee soreness for game vs. Denver. – 9:28 PM

Khobi Price @khobi_price
D’Angelo Russell (left knee soreness) has been downgraded to out for tonight vs. the Nuggets.
Anthony Davis and LeBron James are available. – 9:28 PM
D’Angelo Russell (left knee soreness) has been downgraded to out for tonight vs. the Nuggets.
Anthony Davis and LeBron James are available. – 9:28 PM

Ryan Ward @RyanWardLA
The Lakers have ruled out D’Angelo Russell for today’s game against the Nuggets. – 9:28 PM
The Lakers have ruled out D’Angelo Russell for today’s game against the Nuggets. – 9:28 PM

Jovan Buha @jovanbuha
D’Angelo Russell (left knee soreness) has been downgraded to out, per the Lakers. – 9:27 PM
D’Angelo Russell (left knee soreness) has been downgraded to out, per the Lakers. – 9:27 PM

Mike Trudell @LakersReporter
LeBron and AD are officially good to go tonight.
D’Angelo Russell, on the other hand, has been downgraded to out due to left knee soreness. – 9:27 PM
LeBron and AD are officially good to go tonight.
D’Angelo Russell, on the other hand, has been downgraded to out due to left knee soreness. – 9:27 PM

Harrison Wind @HarrisonWind
Kentavious Caldwell-Pope (right hamstring tightness) is out tonight. – 9:24 PM
Kentavious Caldwell-Pope (right hamstring tightness) is out tonight. – 9:24 PM

Ryan Ward @RyanWardLA
My first solo podcast on @BleavNetwork – Shared my thoughts on the Lakers standing pat at the deadline, LeBron’s future in LA and Spencer Dinwiddie being a buyout candidate: bleav.com/shows/the-lade… pic.twitter.com/7f6EEk06Vd – 9:18 PM
My first solo podcast on @BleavNetwork – Shared my thoughts on the Lakers standing pat at the deadline, LeBron’s future in LA and Spencer Dinwiddie being a buyout candidate: bleav.com/shows/the-lade… pic.twitter.com/7f6EEk06Vd – 9:18 PM


Will Guillory @WillGuillory
Zion Williamson (left foot bone bruise), Jonas Valanciunas (right calf contusion) and Naji Marshall (lower back spasm) are questionable for tomorrow’s game vs the Lakers. – 9:08 PM
Zion Williamson (left foot bone bruise), Jonas Valanciunas (right calf contusion) and Naji Marshall (lower back spasm) are questionable for tomorrow’s game vs the Lakers. – 9:08 PM

Christian Clark @cclark_13
Zion Williamson (left foot bone bruise), Jonas Valanciunas (right calf contusion) and Naji Marshall (lower back spasm) questionable tomorrow against Lakers. – 9:07 PM
Zion Williamson (left foot bone bruise), Jonas Valanciunas (right calf contusion) and Naji Marshall (lower back spasm) questionable tomorrow against Lakers. – 9:07 PM

Brad Turner @BA_Turner
LAKERS STATUS UPDATE:
D’Angelo Russell (left knee soreness) has been downgraded to QUESTIONABLE for tonight’s game vs. Denver. – 9:02 PM
LAKERS STATUS UPDATE:
D’Angelo Russell (left knee soreness) has been downgraded to QUESTIONABLE for tonight’s game vs. Denver. – 9:02 PM

Khobi Price @khobi_price
D’Angelo Russell (left knee soreness) has been downgraded to questionable for tonight vs. Denver, per the Lakers. – 9:02 PM
D’Angelo Russell (left knee soreness) has been downgraded to questionable for tonight vs. Denver, per the Lakers. – 9:02 PM

Ryan Ward @RyanWardLA
D’Angelo Russell (left knee soreness) has been downgraded to QUESTIONABLE for tonight’s game vs. Denver. – 9:02 PM
D’Angelo Russell (left knee soreness) has been downgraded to QUESTIONABLE for tonight’s game vs. Denver. – 9:02 PM

Jovan Buha @jovanbuha
D’Angelo Russell (left knee soreness) has been downgraded to questionable for tonight’s game vs. Denver. – 9:02 PM
D’Angelo Russell (left knee soreness) has been downgraded to questionable for tonight’s game vs. Denver. – 9:02 PM

Mike Trudell @LakersReporter
D’Angelo Russell has been downgraded to questionable tonight vs. Denver due to left knee soreness. – 9:01 PM
D’Angelo Russell has been downgraded to questionable tonight vs. Denver due to left knee soreness. – 9:01 PM

Jason Anderson @JandersonSacBee
The Sacramento Kings have ruled Chris Duarte (right ankle sprain), Jordan Ford (G League) and Jalen Slawson (G League) out for Friday’s game against the Denver Nuggets. – 8:54 PM
The Sacramento Kings have ruled Chris Duarte (right ankle sprain), Jordan Ford (G League) and Jalen Slawson (G League) out for Friday’s game against the Denver Nuggets. – 8:54 PM

Katy Winge @katywinge
Coach Malone said tonight for the Nuggets it’s about “controlling what you can control.”
Compared the emotions of tonight to opening night, banner raising night in Denver. Expects this arena, on Mamba Night, to have a tough energy. – 8:42 PM
Coach Malone said tonight for the Nuggets it’s about “controlling what you can control.”
Compared the emotions of tonight to opening night, banner raising night in Denver. Expects this arena, on Mamba Night, to have a tough energy. – 8:42 PM

Katy Winge @katywinge
Coach Malone said KCP (questionable, right hamstring tightness) will go out and warmup, but he’s “more doubtful than anything” tonight for the Nuggets.
Malone said “you don’t want to mess with those injuries…we’re going to be really cautious.” – 8:36 PM
Coach Malone said KCP (questionable, right hamstring tightness) will go out and warmup, but he’s “more doubtful than anything” tonight for the Nuggets.
Malone said “you don’t want to mess with those injuries…we’re going to be really cautious.” – 8:36 PM

Jovan Buha @jovanbuha
When asked if tonight’s game is a measuring stick considering the Nuggets have beaten the Lakers in six straight games, Darvin Ham reframed the conversation by saying it’s a “progress report” of where the Lakers are currently at. – 8:34 PM
When asked if tonight’s game is a measuring stick considering the Nuggets have beaten the Lakers in six straight games, Darvin Ham reframed the conversation by saying it’s a “progress report” of where the Lakers are currently at. – 8:34 PM

Mirjam Swanson @MirjamSwanson
By sending out a signal that they’ll be better off waiting until this summer to make a big splashy roster move, the Lakers delivered another message: They’re taking LeBron James for granted.
🔗 ocregister.com/2024/02/08/swa…” target=”_blank” rel=”nofollow”>ocregister.com/2024/02/08/swa…
ocregister.com/2024/02/08/swa…” target=”_blank” rel=”nofollow”>ocregister.com/2024/02/08/swa… – 8:29 PM
By sending out a signal that they’ll be better off waiting until this summer to make a big splashy roster move, the Lakers delivered another message: They’re taking LeBron James for granted.
🔗 ocregister.com/2024/02/08/swa…” target=”_blank” rel=”nofollow”>ocregister.com/2024/02/08/swa…
ocregister.com/2024/02/08/swa…” target=”_blank” rel=”nofollow”>ocregister.com/2024/02/08/swa… – 8:29 PM

Khobi Price @khobi_price
Rob Pelinka says a “ball-handling guard” and the “best available player after that” are the Lakers’ priorities in the buyout market. – 8:19 PM
Rob Pelinka says a “ball-handling guard” and the “best available player after that” are the Lakers’ priorities in the buyout market. – 8:19 PM

Jovan Buha @jovanbuha
Rob Pelinka says the Lakers are looking for a “ballhandling guard” and then “best available player” on the buyout market. – 8:18 PM
Rob Pelinka says the Lakers are looking for a “ballhandling guard” and then “best available player” on the buyout market. – 8:18 PM

James Edwards III @JLEdwardsIII
NEW EPSIODE OF THE DETROIT PLAYERS PODCAST WITH @VinceGoodwill IS LIVE!
Recapped the Pistons’ trade deadline, shared nuggets and thoughts
patreon.com/posts/recappin… – 8:15 PM
NEW EPSIODE OF THE DETROIT PLAYERS PODCAST WITH @VinceGoodwill IS LIVE!
Recapped the Pistons’ trade deadline, shared nuggets and thoughts
patreon.com/posts/recappin… – 8:15 PM

Jovan Buha @jovanbuha
Rob Pelinka says that the Lakers are “hopeful” that Jarred Vanderbilt will not need season-ending surgery but clarified that’s still an option that’s on the table as Vanderbilt is being evaluated. – 8:15 PM
Rob Pelinka says that the Lakers are “hopeful” that Jarred Vanderbilt will not need season-ending surgery but clarified that’s still an option that’s on the table as Vanderbilt is being evaluated. – 8:15 PM


Jovan Buha @jovanbuha
Rob Pelinka says the Lakers aren’t fearful of using future assets, it just has to be “the right way and the right deal.” – 8:13 PM
Rob Pelinka says the Lakers aren’t fearful of using future assets, it just has to be “the right way and the right deal.” – 8:13 PM


Jovan Buha @jovanbuha
Rob Pelinka says the team is hopeful they can get Jarred Vanderbilt and Gabe Vincent back soon and add a “really good player” on the buyout market in the coming days. – 8:11 PM
Rob Pelinka says the team is hopeful they can get Jarred Vanderbilt and Gabe Vincent back soon and add a “really good player” on the buyout market in the coming days. – 8:11 PM

Melissa Rohlin @melissarohlin
Rob Pelinka said the Lakers only had one first-round draft pick and didn’t want to shoot a bullet that would lead to marginal improvement, as opposed to waiting until June or July when they’ll have three first-round picks. – 8:10 PM
Rob Pelinka said the Lakers only had one first-round draft pick and didn’t want to shoot a bullet that would lead to marginal improvement, as opposed to waiting until June or July when they’ll have three first-round picks. – 8:10 PM

Khobi Price @khobi_price
Rob Pelinka says the Lakers will be “very aggressive” with their open roster spot in the buyout market. – 8:07 PM
Rob Pelinka says the Lakers will be “very aggressive” with their open roster spot in the buyout market. – 8:07 PM

Ian Begley @IanBegley
Free agent guard Spencer Dinwiddie is at MSG for Knicks-Mavs tonight, sitting behind the Dallas bench. The Lakers and Mavericks are among teams Dinwiddie is considering signing with, per league sources. pic.twitter.com/Kpapo2X6yA – 8:07 PM
Free agent guard Spencer Dinwiddie is at MSG for Knicks-Mavs tonight, sitting behind the Dallas bench. The Lakers and Mavericks are among teams Dinwiddie is considering signing with, per league sources. pic.twitter.com/Kpapo2X6yA – 8:07 PM


Los Angeles Lakers @Lakers
Friend. Father. Husband. Icon. Legend. Laker.
Mamba forever. pic.twitter.com/s2EGpma9BO – 8:00 PM
Friend. Father. Husband. Icon. Legend. Laker.
Mamba forever. pic.twitter.com/s2EGpma9BO – 8:00 PM



New Orleans Pelicans @PelicansNBA
Three Pelicans questionable for tomorrow’s game against the Lakers.
#Pelicans | @MorrisBartLLC
nba.com/pelicans/news/… – 7:58 PM
Three Pelicans questionable for tomorrow’s game against the Lakers.
#Pelicans | @MorrisBartLLC
nba.com/pelicans/news/… – 7:58 PM


Mark Medina @MarkG_Medina
Lakers say it’s TBD on when Kobe Bryant’s statues with Gianna and wearing No. 24 will be unveiled – 7:30 PM
Lakers say it’s TBD on when Kobe Bryant’s statues with Gianna and wearing No. 24 will be unveiled – 7:30 PM

Dave McMenamin @mcten
The timing of the when the other two Kobe statues that Vanessa Bryant referenced – him and Gianna and him in a No. 24 uniform – will be unveiled is still to be determined, according to the Lakers. – 7:27 PM
The timing of the when the other two Kobe statues that Vanessa Bryant referenced – him and Gianna and him in a No. 24 uniform – will be unveiled is still to be determined, according to the Lakers. – 7:27 PM

Ball Don’t Lie @Balldontlie
Immortalized forever 💜💛
(via @Lakers) pic.twitter.com/eWzFvleLwP – 7:27 PM
Immortalized forever 💜💛
(via @Lakers) pic.twitter.com/eWzFvleLwP – 7:27 PM


Ryan Ward @RyanWardLA
I never even thought of Kobe having three statues, but it’s a brilliant idea, and if anyone in the history of the franchise is deserving, it’s him.
Lakers hit this one out of the park! – 7:25 PM
I never even thought of Kobe having three statues, but it’s a brilliant idea, and if anyone in the history of the franchise is deserving, it’s him.
Lakers hit this one out of the park! – 7:25 PM

Los Angeles Lakers @Lakers
“Leave the game better than you found it. And when it comes time for you to leave, leave a legend.” pic.twitter.com/h58OKd7Ll1 – 7:25 PM
“Leave the game better than you found it. And when it comes time for you to leave, leave a legend.” pic.twitter.com/h58OKd7Ll1 – 7:25 PM


Los Angeles Lakers @Lakers
FULL SPEECH: Phil Jackson speaks at the Kobe Bryant statue unveiling pic.twitter.com/F9LEftuNh1 – 7:25 PM
FULL SPEECH: Phil Jackson speaks at the Kobe Bryant statue unveiling pic.twitter.com/F9LEftuNh1 – 7:25 PM

John Gonzalez @JohnGonzalez
This pic on ESPN is perfect encapsulation. DLo thrilled he’s not going anywhere and LeBron with the Danny Glover thought bubble “I’m too old for this shit” pic.twitter.com/sFFjR90OMb – 7:24 PM
This pic on ESPN is perfect encapsulation. DLo thrilled he’s not going anywhere and LeBron with the Danny Glover thought bubble “I’m too old for this shit” pic.twitter.com/sFFjR90OMb – 7:24 PM


Los Angeles Lakers @Lakers
For Kobe. For the die-hard Laker fans. For our family.
Mamba forever. pic.twitter.com/uExf0oEWgY – 7:22 PM
For Kobe. For the die-hard Laker fans. For our family.
Mamba forever. pic.twitter.com/uExf0oEWgY – 7:22 PM


Los Angeles Lakers @Lakers
Vanessa Bryant announces that Kobe Bryant will have three statues outside of Crypto.com Arena pic.twitter.com/kBXAjLMin5 – 7:16 PM
Vanessa Bryant announces that Kobe Bryant will have three statues outside of Crypto.com Arena pic.twitter.com/kBXAjLMin5 – 7:16 PM

Sirius XM NBA @SiriusXMNBA
What home underdog has the best chance to cover the spread?
DAL at NY (+3.5)
CHI at MEM (+6)
DEN at LAL (+3.5)
Tune in to the @RotoWireNBA show tonight at 7pm ET with @wha1en and @BaruthaAlex for more on tonight’s games!
Listen LIVE: sxm.app.link/nbaradiolive pic.twitter.com/4K8YhBPR9t – 7:11 PM
What home underdog has the best chance to cover the spread?
DAL at NY (+3.5)
CHI at MEM (+6)
DEN at LAL (+3.5)
Tune in to the @RotoWireNBA show tonight at 7pm ET with @wha1en and @BaruthaAlex for more on tonight’s games!
Listen LIVE: sxm.app.link/nbaradiolive pic.twitter.com/4K8YhBPR9t – 7:11 PM


Denver Nuggets @nuggets
What are you picking, Nuggets Nation 📊
@fanaticsbook_pb | #MileHighBasketball – 7:09 PM
What are you picking, Nuggets Nation 📊
@fanaticsbook_pb | #MileHighBasketball – 7:09 PM

Los Angeles Lakers @Lakers
“His leadership went beyond scoring points. It was about fostering a winning mentality.” pic.twitter.com/P4gQoqTHVt – 7:06 PM
“His leadership went beyond scoring points. It was about fostering a winning mentality.” pic.twitter.com/P4gQoqTHVt – 7:06 PM

Ben Golliver @BenGolliver
Former Lakers coach Phil Jackson says he arranged a meeting at a cigar room between a young Kobe Bryant & Michael Jordan to discuss playing within the team concept.
Kobe told Mike: “I could take you one on one.”
Mike replied: “I think you might. I’m 37. You’re 22.” – 7:02 PM
Former Lakers coach Phil Jackson says he arranged a meeting at a cigar room between a young Kobe Bryant & Michael Jordan to discuss playing within the team concept.
Kobe told Mike: “I could take you one on one.”
Mike replied: “I think you might. I’m 37. You’re 22.” – 7:02 PM

Mark Medina @MarkG_Medina
Jeanie Buss said Jerry Buss, her late father and former Lakers owner, often marveled that “seeing Kobe play was like watching a miracle unfold.” – 6:54 PM
Jeanie Buss said Jerry Buss, her late father and former Lakers owner, often marveled that “seeing Kobe play was like watching a miracle unfold.” – 6:54 PM

Khobi Price @khobi_price
The Kobe Bryant tribute video ahead of the Lakers unveiling his statue: pic.twitter.com/CZAhnGtb5h – 6:50 PM
The Kobe Bryant tribute video ahead of the Lakers unveiling his statue: pic.twitter.com/CZAhnGtb5h – 6:50 PM

Ramona Shelburne @ramonashelburne
Lakers governor, Jeanie Buss, starts us off. Vanessa Bryant, Phil Jackson, Kareem Abdul Jabbar and Derek Fisher up on the stage for today’s statue unveiling. pic.twitter.com/V48tUxpzfu – 6:46 PM
Lakers governor, Jeanie Buss, starts us off. Vanessa Bryant, Phil Jackson, Kareem Abdul Jabbar and Derek Fisher up on the stage for today’s statue unveiling. pic.twitter.com/V48tUxpzfu – 6:46 PM



Allen Sliwa @AllenSliwa
Bron out here early today ..
@ESPNLosAngeles pic.twitter.com/7itLsjqlCX – 6:33 PM
Bron out here early today ..
@ESPNLosAngeles pic.twitter.com/7itLsjqlCX – 6:33 PM

Dave McMenamin @mcten
We’re awaiting the start of the Kobe Bryant statue unveiling. It’s a who’s who of Lakers history in here, as one would imagine. pic.twitter.com/ECRAyxlIkb – 6:32 PM
We’re awaiting the start of the Kobe Bryant statue unveiling. It’s a who’s who of Lakers history in here, as one would imagine. pic.twitter.com/ECRAyxlIkb – 6:32 PM


Brad Turner @BA_Turner
Some Lakers at Kobe Bryant statue unveiled: Jerry West. Magic. Robert Horry. Gary Payton. Mitch Richmond. Lamar Odom. Pau Gasol – 6:27 PM
Some Lakers at Kobe Bryant statue unveiled: Jerry West. Magic. Robert Horry. Gary Payton. Mitch Richmond. Lamar Odom. Pau Gasol – 6:27 PM

Khobi Price @khobi_price
The stage is set for the Lakers to unveil Kobe Bryant’s statue outside Crypto.com Arena: pic.twitter.com/B0nafzHw8G – 6:06 PM
The stage is set for the Lakers to unveil Kobe Bryant’s statue outside Crypto.com Arena: pic.twitter.com/B0nafzHw8G – 6:06 PM


Ben Golliver @BenGolliver
The Lakers are preparing to unveil a statue to Kobe Bryant. A huge crowd of fans has gathered outside the secured ten adjacent to Crypto.com Arena where ceremony is being held pic.twitter.com/WYDgGC7sKC – 5:58 PM
The Lakers are preparing to unveil a statue to Kobe Bryant. A huge crowd of fans has gathered outside the secured ten adjacent to Crypto.com Arena where ceremony is being held pic.twitter.com/WYDgGC7sKC – 5:58 PM

Beto Duran @DuranSports
Lakers legend @madsen_mark arrives for Kobe statue ceremony pic.twitter.com/OctdDjjwHs – 5:58 PM
Lakers legend @madsen_mark arrives for Kobe statue ceremony pic.twitter.com/OctdDjjwHs – 5:58 PM



The Ringer @ringernba
👍 The Knicks and Thunder
👎 LeBron and the Bulls
@zachkram on the biggest winners and losers from another deadline full of activity: theringer.com/nba/2024/2/8/2… – 5:35 PM
👍 The Knicks and Thunder
👎 LeBron and the Bulls
@zachkram on the biggest winners and losers from another deadline full of activity: theringer.com/nba/2024/2/8/2… – 5:35 PM

Bill Simmons @BillSimmons
New BS Podcast: Part 2 with @ryenarussillo
—The Trade Deadline was an absolute dud
—Dallas is all-in…. Now what?
—Did LAL just stand up to LeBron?
—Why did GSW stand pat?
—@Ceruti defends Orlando’s trade coma
—plus: Million Dollar Picks SB 58 Edition
open.spotify.com/episode/19I855… – 5:10 PM
New BS Podcast: Part 2 with @ryenarussillo
—The Trade Deadline was an absolute dud
—Dallas is all-in…. Now what?
—Did LAL just stand up to LeBron?
—Why did GSW stand pat?
—@Ceruti defends Orlando’s trade coma
—plus: Million Dollar Picks SB 58 Edition
open.spotify.com/episode/19I855… – 5:10 PM


Yossi Gozlan @YossiGozlan
Starting tomorrow, remaining mid-level and bi-annual exceptions will begin to prorate, but they will decrease as if they’ve been prorating daily since January 10.
For example, the Lakers mid-level exception, which has $1.9 million remaining, will spike down to $1.6 million. – 4:52 PM
Starting tomorrow, remaining mid-level and bi-annual exceptions will begin to prorate, but they will decrease as if they’ve been prorating daily since January 10.
For example, the Lakers mid-level exception, which has $1.9 million remaining, will spike down to $1.6 million. – 4:52 PM

Ric Bucher @RicBucher
2024 NBA trade deadline live updates, deals, grades: Knicks go all-in, Lakers stand pat foxsports.com/stories/nba/nb… – 4:45 PM
2024 NBA trade deadline live updates, deals, grades: Knicks go all-in, Lakers stand pat foxsports.com/stories/nba/nb… – 4:45 PM

CBS NBA @CBSSportsNBA
2024 NBA trade deadline winners and losers: Knicks make another savvy move, Lakers quiet as big names stay put
(By @ColinCBSSports)
cbssports.com/nba/news/2024-… – 4:44 PM
2024 NBA trade deadline winners and losers: Knicks make another savvy move, Lakers quiet as big names stay put
(By @ColinCBSSports)
cbssports.com/nba/news/2024-… – 4:44 PM

Harrison Wind @HarrisonWind
Kentavious Caldwell-Pope (right hamstring tightness) remains questionable for the Nuggets tonight at Lakers. – 4:34 PM
Kentavious Caldwell-Pope (right hamstring tightness) remains questionable for the Nuggets tonight at Lakers. – 4:34 PM

Dave McMenamin @mcten
The Los Angeles Lakers are among the front runners to sign guard Spencer Dinwiddie when he clears waivers, sources tell ESPN. The 30-year-old L.A. native averaged 12.6 points and 6.0 assists for BKN this season. – 4:33 PM
The Los Angeles Lakers are among the front runners to sign guard Spencer Dinwiddie when he clears waivers, sources tell ESPN. The 30-year-old L.A. native averaged 12.6 points and 6.0 assists for BKN this season. – 4:33 PM

Ryan Blackburn @NBABlackburn
NEW for @MileHighSports
Cash Considerations, Vibes, and a Nuggets playoff roster effectively set in stone.
milehighsports.com/denver-nuggets… – 4:27 PM
NEW for @MileHighSports
Cash Considerations, Vibes, and a Nuggets playoff roster effectively set in stone.
milehighsports.com/denver-nuggets… – 4:27 PM

Ryan Blackburn @NBABlackburn
Trying to find a picture for this Nuggets trade article. pic.twitter.com/NSNvM57vdm – 4:20 PM
Trying to find a picture for this Nuggets trade article. pic.twitter.com/NSNvM57vdm – 4:20 PM


Steve Popper @StevePopper
So for all the trades made Brogdon, Brown, Murray, Clarkson Kuzma and all the Bulls and Lakers stay put – lot of words wasted on those rumors. – 4:12 PM
So for all the trades made Brogdon, Brown, Murray, Clarkson Kuzma and all the Bulls and Lakers stay put – lot of words wasted on those rumors. – 4:12 PM

Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
“That move gives Phoenix exactly what they needed. They do not need any more scoring. They needed perimeter defense.”
Former Warriors GM Bob Myers on Suns getting Royce O’Neale.
Also big on Kevin Durant at 5 lineup in debate with Kendrick Perkins on #Suns challenging #Nuggets. pic.twitter.com/9qtJiRudys – 4:06 PM
“That move gives Phoenix exactly what they needed. They do not need any more scoring. They needed perimeter defense.”
Former Warriors GM Bob Myers on Suns getting Royce O’Neale.
Also big on Kevin Durant at 5 lineup in debate with Kendrick Perkins on #Suns challenging #Nuggets. pic.twitter.com/9qtJiRudys – 4:06 PM

Brad Turner @BA_Turner
My dude has this news in @latimessports with: Lakers don’t make a move as NBA trade deadline passes latimes.com/sports/lakers/… – 4:03 PM
My dude has this news in @latimessports with: Lakers don’t make a move as NBA trade deadline passes latimes.com/sports/lakers/… – 4:03 PM