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The Washington Wizards have treated the last month-plus as an evaluation period, one that was to help them decide how they would treat the 2019 NBA trade deadline on Feb. 7. With the deadline on Thursday, the Wizards have only two more games left before rosters will mostly be set for the rest of the season. The Wizards remain 2 1/2 games out of the eighth and final playoff spot in the Eastern Conference. Continue to Article

February 04, 2019 10:59:am EST

GLADYS KNIGHT, CHLOE X HALLE FILLED WITH JOY Gladys Knight was all smiles as she blew kisses to everyone, and Chloe x Halle were almost speechless after their pregame performance at Super Bowl 53. Knight called her rendition of the "The Star-Spangled Banner" an "exciting moment" and "one to remember" in the tunnel of the Mercedes-Benz Stadium, where the New England Patriots played the Los Angeles Rams on Sunday in Atlanta. The 74-year-old singer was all smiles as she thanked everyone who supported her through the controversy involving performers who were criticized for performing at the NFL's marquee game. Continue to Article

February 04, 2019 12:36:am EST

As fully expected, Bulls waive Carmelo Anthony following trade with Thunder originally appeared on nbcsportschicago.com It was a matter of when, not if, the Bulls were going to waive Carmelo Anthony. It happened Friday after the team announced a trade with the Oklahoma City Thunder for shooting guard Timothe Luwawu-Cabarrot and cash considerations. It was widely reported that Anthony was never going to suit up with the Bulls, so this comes as zero surprise. Continue to Article

February 01, 2019 2:32:pm EST

Sixers are reportedly interested in Dewayne Dedmon, but backup center should be low on list of trade deadline needs originally appeared on nbcsportsphiladelphia.com The idea of a championship contender relying on a rookie for significant minutes in the playoffs is instinctively objectionable, especially one who still makes "rookie mistakes" like falling for pump fakes and randomly tossing the ball into no man's land. But, given the Sixers' current situation and the impressive talent they have in the rangy, athletic Jonah Bolden, having a rookie back up Joel Embiid in the postseason might ultimately be the Sixers' smartest option. Continue to Article

February 01, 2019 12:46:pm EST