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sports18h ago

The latest development centers on top players sitting out or being listed injured amid trade talks and strategic choices.
The NBA’s 2023 CBA rules require star players to be available for national TV games if healthy, with broader tolerance for teams’ injury designations.
Experts foresee the league potentially investigating dubious injury designations and possibly fining teams under the CBA’s long-term shutdown provisions.
Morant and Kuminga’s situations are tied to trade rumors and potential roster moves as the February deadline approaches.
Kuminga’s back soreness has been contested, with some sources suggesting the injury may not be genuine.
The article notes the potential for automatic penalties if players refuse services without proper cause under the CBA.
The piece highlights the varying contexts: Morant and Young are recent All-Stars, Kuminga is in a different transactional position.
The author cautions that league-wide adoption of shutdowns could affect other teams’ playoff and lottery strategies.
The article concludes that the next steps will test the league’s enforcement and the balance between competitive integrity and team incentives.

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sports18h ago

The Hawks are weighing a potential deadline move after their notable Trae Young trade and now hold multiple expiring contracts and draft assets.
Insiders suggest Atlanta could target a center to address size concerns while preserving their young core for long-term growth.
The article notes Atlanta’s draft leverage, including a swap with the Pelicans and Bucks in June’s draft, as part of their strategic options.
The piece emphasizes the deadline window and observers’ curiosity about whether Atlanta has a rapid, impactful move left.
Porzingis’ availability and the team’s size issues are highlighted as central factors in any potential deadline plan.
ESPN insiders are cited as posing questions about what additional moves Atlanta might pursue before the deadline.
The article notes Atlanta’s cap flexibility, with a large expiring contract cohort and tradable assets, as a platform for deals.
The piece frames the deadline as a test of the front office’s long-term vision versus short-term gains.
The article references the ongoing debate about Anthony Davis as a potential target, though linked to broader trade talk.
The report highlights the NBA schedule dynamics as part of the deadline context, noting an easy remaining schedule could enable wins if moves are made.
The piece closes by urging readers to watch Atlanta in coming weeks for potential developments tied to the deadline.

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