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Mavericks Defeat Nets 113-105 in Key Win
Dallas Mavericks beat Brooklyn Nets 113-105 on January 12. Cooper Flagg led with 27 points, 5 rebounds, 5 assists; Naji Marshall added 22 points, 9 assists; Michael Porter Jr. scored 28 points with 9 rebounds. Mavericks improve to 15-25, Nets drop to 11-26.
Luka Dončić Drops 42 Points in Lakers' Win Over Kings
Luka Dončić scored 42 points for the Lakers against Sacramento Kings on January 12. He reached 1000 points in just 30 games, joining Elgin Baylor in franchise history. Highlighted in NBA Nightly Recap.
NBA Power Rankings: Thunder Reign Supreme at 33-7
Oklahoma City Thunder top rankings at 33-7 with 13.0 point differential; Shai Gilgeous-Alexander averages 32 PPG. Detroit Pistons second at 28-10; Suns third at 24-15.
Injuries to Jokic, Morant, Wagner reshaping standings.
NBA Viewership Up 18% in New Media Rights Era
NBA 2026 viewership rises 18% from last season due to more broadcast TV games. ABC/ESPN up 30% averaging 2.53M viewers; NBC at 2.9M on Tuesdays.
Prime Video averages 1.2M, strong with young adults.
Clippers Owe Thunder Unprotected 2026 First-Round Pick
From 2019 Paul George trade, Clippers' 2026 unprotected first goes to OKC regardless of position. OKC swapped 2027 pick with Clippers.
Clippers lack picks until 2030.
Spurs Hold 2026 Pick Swap from Dejounte Murray Trade
San Antonio has 2026 pick swap with Hawks from 2022 Murray deal, plus 2025 and 2027 picks. Spurs drafted Carter Bryant at No. 14 in 2025.
Trade continues to benefit Spurs.
Suns' 2026 Unprotected Pick Valuable Trade Asset
Phoenix Suns' 2026 unprotected first, once top asset, now with Memphis via prior trade. Suns overachieving at 24-15; could shift to Magic's pick.
Key for trade deadline.
Grizzlies Open to Trading Ja Morant Amid Rebuild
Memphis Grizzlies considering Ja Morant trade, following Desmond Bane deal. Hold multiple 2026 picks; mock draft eyes backcourt help.
Impacts team timeline.
NBA Mock Draft 2026 Features New Prospects
Updated 2026 mock draft includes prospects like Kingston Flemings; Jaylen Brown slides due to injury. Grizzlies projected Dash Daniels at 31; Kings Sergio de Larrea at 32.
Injuries affect team needs like Kings.
Nets Struggling Despite Porter Jr., Thomas Return
Brooklyn Nets at 11-25 after three straight losses; Michael Porter Jr. scoring high, Cam Thomas back. Lost to Mavericks recently.
Deep in standings hole.
NBA Europe Expansion Pitched with $1B Team Valuations
NBA preparing European league pitch to investors targeting up to $1 billion per team. Aims to expand global presence.
Part of broader international push.
Multiple Games Highlight NBA Nightly Recap Jan 12
NBA Nightly Recap covers Jazz-Cavaliers, 76ers-Raptors, Celtics-Pacers, Nets-Mavericks, Lakers-Kings, Hornets-Clippers. Features Player of the Night and Top 10 Plays.
Key highlights from packed slate.