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Zaccharie Risacher out another week
22.1.25 Atlanta Hawks: Injuries
Atlanta Hawks forward Zaccharie Risacher will be sidelined for at least another week due to a left adductor strain. The 19-year-old has averaged 10.5 points, 3.5 rebounds, and 1.2 assists in 39 games this season. Meanwhile, the Hawks' second-leading scorer, Jalen Johnson, has returned from shoulder inflammation.
Green out at least a week with calf strain
21.1.25 Golden State Warriors: Injuries
Draymond Green of the Golden State Warriors will be sidelined for at least one week due to a mild left calf strain. The team announced, after an MRI on Sunday confirmed the strain, that Green will be re-evaluated in a week.
DiVincenzo out indefinitely with toe sprain
21.1.25 Minnesota Timberwolves: Injuries
Minnesota Timberwolves guard Donte DiVincenzo will be out indefinitely due to a Grade 3 left toe sprain. He will receive additional medical opinions to determine the best course of action. The injury, which has placed his foot in a boot, occurred during a recent game against the Golden State Warriors.
Green out, Curry questionable
20.1.25 Golden State Warriors: Injuries
Golden State Warriors' star Draymond Green will miss Monday's home game against the Boston Celtics due to a left calf strain. Stephen Curry is uncertain to play because of a left ankle sprain.
Hornets trade Richards to Suns for Okogie and draft picks
16.1.25 Charlotte Hornets: Transfers
The Charlotte Hornets traded center Nick Richards and a 2025 second-round pick to the Phoenix Suns for forward Josh Okogie and three second-round picks. The Suns, who rank last in the NBA in points from their starting center, acquired Richards to bolster their frontcourt. Richards has averaged 8.9 points and 7.5 rebounds this season, while Okogie brings defensive versatility to the Hornets.
NBA resumes Lakers and Clippers games
13.1.25 Los Angeles Lakers
The NBA has informed the Lakers and Clippers that their games will resume on Monday, after postponing Saturday matchups due to wildfires in Los Angeles. The Lakers will host the Spurs, while the Clippers will face the Heat.
Lakers trade D'Angelo Russell for Finney-Smith
30.12.24 Los Angeles Lakers: Transfers
The Los Angeles Lakers have traded D'Angelo Russell, Maxwell Lewis, and three second-round draft picks to the Brooklyn Nets for Dorian Finney-Smith and Shake Milton. Finney-Smith, known for his wing defense and career-high 43.5% three-point shooting, was a teammate of Lakers head coach JJ Redick during the 2020-21 season.
| Team | % | W-L | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Atlantic Division | |||
| 1 | Boston | 69.8 | 30-13 (43) |
| 2 | New York | 64.4 | 29-16 (45) |
| 3 | Philadel. | 35.7 | 15-27 (42) |
| 4 | Brooklyn | 31.8 | 14-30 (44) |
| 5 | Toronto | 25.6 | 11-32 (43) |
| Central Division | |||
| 1 | Cleveland | 85.7 | 36-6 (42) |
| 2 | Milwaukee | 58.5 | 24-17 (41) |
| 3 | Indiana | 55.8 | 24-19 (43) |
| 4 | Detroit | 51.2 | 22-21 (43) |
| 5 | Chicago | 43.2 | 19-25 (44) |
| Southeast Division | |||
| 1 | Atlanta | 52.4 | 22-20 (42) |
| 2 | Orlando | 51.1 | 23-22 (45) |
| 3 | Miami | 50.0 | 21-21 (42) |
| 4 | Charlotte | 28.2 | 11-28 (39) |
| 5 | Washing. | 14.3 | 6-36 (42) |
| Southwest Division | |||
| 1 | Houston | 66.7 | 28-14 (42) |
| 2 | Memphis | 65.1 | 28-15 (43) |
| 3 | Dallas | 53.5 | 23-20 (43) |
| 4 | San Ant. | 46.3 | 19-22 (41) |
| 5 | New Orl. | 27.3 | 12-32 (44) |
| Northwest Division | |||
| 1 | Oklahoma | 83.3 | 35-7 (42) |
| 2 | Denver | 62.8 | 27-16 (43) |
| 3 | Minnesota | 51.2 | 22-21 (43) |
| 4 | Portland | 34.9 | 15-28 (43) |
| 5 | Utah | 24.4 | 10-31 (41) |
| Pacific Division | |||
| 1 | LA Clipp. | 57.1 | 24-18 (42) |
| 2 | LA Lakers | 56.1 | 23-18 (41) |
| 3 | Sacram. | 52.4 | 22-20 (42) |
| 4 | Phoenix | 50.0 | 21-21 (42) |
| 5 | Gold. St. | 50.0 | 21-21 (42) |
Last results
| 21.1 | Miami - Portland | 107 : 116 |
| 21.1 | Brooklyn - New York | 95 : 99 |
| 21.1 | Toronto - Orlando | 109 : 93 |
| 21.1 | Denver - Philadel. | 144 : 109 |
| 21.1 | LA Lakers - Washing. | 111 : 88 |
| 20.1 | New York - Atlanta | 119 : 110 |
| 20.1 | Cleveland - Phoenix | 118 : 92 |
| 20.1 | New Orl. - Utah | 123 : 119 |
| 20.1 | Houston - Detroit | 96 : 107 |
| 20.1 | Memphis - Minnesota | 108 : 106 |
| 20.1 | Gold. St. - Boston | 85 : 125 |
| 20.1 | LA Clipp. - Chicago | 99 : 112 |
| 20.1 | Charlotte - Dallas | 110 : 105 |
| 19.1 | Miami - San Ant. | 128 : 107 |
| 19.1 | Orlando - Denver | 100 : 113 |
NBA stats
| Home wins | 55% |
| Draws | 0% |
| Away wins | 45% |
League format : NBA 2024/2025
NBA teams play divisional opponents four times each (two home games and two road games), conference opponents outside the division three or four times each and opponents outside the conference two times each (one home game and one road game).
Ten teams in each conference will advance to the postseason, with teams seeded seventh through 10th participating in a Play-in Tournament to gain admission to the conference playoffs. All rounds of the NBA Playoffs will be best-of-7 games.