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Main Street Misses January Payments to 13 NBA Teams
Main Street Sports Group failed to make January rights fee payments to 13 NBA teams, totaling around $180M owed this season, triggering a 15-day cure period. The delay stems from ongoing sale talks to DAZN, which seeks digital rights extensions; teams have safeguards for creditor priority if Main Street collapses.
Affected teams include Hawks ($32M), Cavaliers ($34M), and Heat ($55M).
Washington Wizards vs Orlando Magic Game Preview
Orlando Magic (20-16) face Washington Wizards (9-25) on January 6 at Capital One Arena, with Magic favored by 7 points (O/U 234.5). Magic have won 11 straight vs Wizards; injuries sideline Jalen Suggs, Franz Wagner for Orlando, multiple for Wizards.
Watch on FanDuel Sports Network, Monumental Sports, Fubo, Prime Video.
Cleveland Cavaliers vs Indiana Pacers Preview
Cavaliers (20-17) host struggling Pacers (6-30, 12-game skid) on January 6; Cleveland's Donovan Mitchell out for rest. Pacers' Tyrese Haliburton out (calf); game streams on Fubo, Prime Video.
Cavs favored despite recent loss to Pistons.
Boston Celtics vs Denver Nuggets Tonight
Celtics (23-12) host Nuggets (24-12) on January 7 at TD Garden, televised on ESPN; no set line, prediction Celtics 120-115. Celtics extend home win streak; Nuggets lead NBA scoring at 124.4 PPG but weak defensively.
Key Celtics: Jaylen Brown (29.6 PPG).
Pistons Crush Knicks; Cunningham's 29-13 Double-Double
Detroit Pistons (27-9) dominated New York Knicks 121-90 on January 5; Cade Cunningham scored 29 points with 13 assists. Javonte Green added 17 points, 4 threes; Jalen Brunson led Knicks with 25.
Pistons top Eastern Conference.
NBA Trade Deadline Buzz: Bucks Target LaVine, Monk, Grant
Milwaukee Bucks (16-20), hit by injuries, eye Sacramento's Zach LaVine, Malik Monk, Portland's Jerami Grant to aid Giannis. Bucks lost Damian Lillard offseason, need talent around Antetokounmpo.
Limited assets hinder big moves.
Trae Young Trade Rumors Heat Up for Hawks
Atlanta Hawks consider trading franchise PG Trae Young amid better team play without him; linked to Washington Wizards. Hawks fumbled Brandon Ingram pursuit; Young's future uncertain pre-deadline.
Atlanta in East mix despite issues.
Celtics Midway Surprise Despite Massive Roster Overhaul
Boston Celtics (23-12, East #2) thrive sans Jayson Tatum (Achilles), with Porzingis to Hawks, Horford to Warriors, Holiday to Portland. Team avoided huge luxury tax, insists not rebuilding; Jaylen Brown anchors lineup.
Strong home streak continues.
Chicago Bulls Sign Japanese Guard Yuki Kawamura
Chicago Bulls signed Yuki Kawamura, who played Paris Olympics and last season with Grizzlies. Move bolsters backcourt depth midway through season.
Kawamura brings international experience.
Knicks vs Clippers Game Notes Released
New York Knicks face LA Clippers on January 7; follows Knicks' blowout loss to Pistons. Clippers surging amid scoring woes post-Powell departure, Beal surgery.
Key matchup for East-West standings.
2026 NBA Draft Class Heralded as Star-Studded
2026 draft touted as deepest top talent in 15 years, led by Cameron Boozer, AJ Dybantsa, Darryn Williams. Prospects drawing early buzz amid college, high school performances.
Potential franchise-changers.