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HEAT’s Tyler Johnson Wants All-Star Weekend Invite

(Tyler) Johnson would also be all right with an invitation to the dunk contest, though he’s not sure if it would be “responsible” with his chronically sore shoulder, “doing herky-jerks and all that.” But he said if “it came down to it,” he’d probably rationalize participating.
The second-year guard wouldn’t hesitate at all to play in the Rising Stars Challenge, the All-Star Friday night competition between the NBA’s rookies and sophomores.
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Sources: Cavaliers Trade Kevin Porter Jr. to Rockets

The Cleveland Cavaliers are finalizing a trade to send Kevin Porter Jr. to the Houston Rockets, sources tell @TheAthletic @Stadium.
The Cleveland Cavaliers are finalizing a trade to send Kevin Porter Jr. to the Houston Rockets, sources tell @TheAthletic @Stadium.
— Shams Charania (@ShamsCharania) January 22, 2021
Houston has agreed to a deal to acquire talented 2019 first-round pick Kevin Porter Jr. from Cleveland, sources tell @TheAthletic @Stadium.
Houston has agreed to a deal to acquire talented 2019 first-round pick Kevin Porter Jr. from Cleveland, sources tell @TheAthletic @Stadium. https://t.co/6kGgRHDUyN
— Shams Charania (@ShamsCharania) January 22, 2021
Source: Shams Charania on Twitter
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Sources: CJ McCollum Out Four Weeks with Fractured Left Foot

Trail Blazers star CJ McCollum has a fractured left foot and will miss an extended period of time, sources tell @TheAthletic @Stadium.
Trail Blazers star CJ McCollum has a fractured left foot and will miss an extended period of time, sources tell @TheAthletic @Stadium.
— Shams Charania (@ShamsCharania) January 19, 2021
Portland Trail Blazers say CJ McCollum will be re-evaluated in four weeks with a small hairline fracture to the lateral cuneiform in his left foot and a mid-foot sprain.
Portland Trail Blazers say CJ McCollum will be re-evaluated in four weeks with a small hairline fracture to the lateral cuneiform in his left foot and a mid-foot sprain.
— Chris Haynes (@ChrisBHaynes) January 19, 2021
Source: Shams Charania and Chris Haynes on Twitter
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Sources: Rockets Want Three Second-Round Picks for PJ Tucker in Trade

And how about P.J. Tucker? Numerous teams have already inquired about the stout versatile defender, and league sources say Houston is currently demanding three second-round draft picks for the upcoming unrestricted free agent.
Source: Kevin O’Conner of The Ringer