Marc Stein

Not sure @kobebryant collectors will get too excited about this one ... but there’s pretty much nothing I’d rather show 10-year-old me if I had a time machine. You are too much, @PaniniAmerica!!!

Just the 60 points for Luka Dončić on the second night of a back-to-back in Miami …

The Nets say Michael Porter Jr. is out at least 2-to-3 weeks after an MRI confirmed a left hamstring strain.

Plus, this vantage point of Kuminga’s Atlanta arrival, from Hawks’ centerpiece Jalen Johnson: “JK's just like a dog ready to be unleashed.” My full story below: tinyurl.com/26mantcc

Cade Cunningham Injury Update: A pneumothorax (collapsed lung) is much more common in contact sports like the NFL but there have been several cases in the NBA including Gerald Wallace, CJ McCollum (2x), & Terrence Jones. Average time lost? 26 days (~10.8 games)

The Warriors will soon meet the newest Atlanta Hawk: Jonathan Kuminga. The @JakeLFischer Latest features Jake’s convo with Kuminga heading into this weekend’s reunion with Golden State: tinyurl.com/26mantcc

The Pistons say a collapsed lung will sideline Cade Cunningham a minimum of two weeks:

Plus there will be NBA Europe rosters to fill if THAT league launches as planned in 2027-28. There will be 576 roster spots (including two-way contracts) in a 32-team NBA … without even accounting for the talent distribution needed to make NBA Europe credible.

The Pistons say Cade Cunningham (back spasms) will not return against Washington.

"Being able to prove to the world…I can be this player" After his 41-point performance, @ATLHawks SG Nickeil Alexander-Walker talks to @talkhoops and @TheSteinLine about what it would mean to win Most Improved Player of the Year Full show below: sxm.app.link/DealsAndDunksL…

The Timberwolves say Anthony Edwards (knee) is out at least 1 to 2 weeks

MONSTER edition of DEALS & DUNKS today from 1-to-2 PM ET on @SiriusXMNBA: The Hawks’ Most Improved Player candidate Nickeil Alexander-Walker joins @talkhoops and me. Call us at 855-622-5867! AND click here to listen LIVE: sxm.app.link/DealsAndDunks

The Heat have now just downgraded Bam Adebayo to doubtful … one week removed from his historic 83-point game.

Miami says Bam Adebayo (right calf tightness) is questionable tonight against Charlotte.

Lots of @DLLS_Mavs en route this week. Join us!

NBA Players of the Week: The Lakers’ Luka Dončić and Miami’s Bam Adebayo.

1-to-2 PM ET: DEALS & DUNKS on @SiriusXMNBA Radio ... join @talkhoops and me on the first new show of the week as we talk through all of the NBA's latest headlines and developments on and off the floor. Also: Call us at 855-622-5867! Link to listen LIVE: sxm.app.link/DealsAndDunks

For a good read on the hottest team in the NBA and its commitment to building around their triple-double machine Jalen Johnson … check out The @JakeLFischer Latest: tinyurl.com/48w94ns3

The Warriors are expected to sign Ömer Yurtseven to a 10-day contract in the face of their growing injury crisis.

Milwaukee’s Giannis Antetokounmpo has now been ruled out of today’s game against Atlanta with a left ankle sprain. The @JakeLFischer Latest covers the revamped Hawks in depth: tinyurl.com/48w94ns3

As the streaking Hawks host Milwaukee this afternoon, a reminder that Atlanta never emerged as a serious Giannis Antetokounmpo suitor. Why? In part because they’re already building through Jalen Johnson. "I got reassurance from everyone around here that that's not the plan,” Atlanta’s All-Star told @TheSteinLine. “Obviously it means a lot ... the trust they have in me and the belief they have in me."