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Here are the latest NBA news and updates:

Top Stories

  1. Lakers' LeBron James to miss 2-3 weeks with ankle sprain: The Los Angeles Lakers announced that LeBron James will miss 2-3 weeks with a high ankle sprain, which he suffered in a game against the Golden State Warriors on Sunday.
  2. NBA trade deadline approaches: The NBA trade deadline is just around the corner, and teams are making moves to bolster their rosters for the stretch run. The deadline is February 6th.
  3. Giannis Antetokounmpo signs 5-year, $228 million extension with Bucks: The Milwaukee Bucks and Giannis Antetokounmpo have agreed to a 5-year, $228 million contract extension, making him one of the highest-paid players in the league.

Recent Transactions

  1. Celtics acquire Kemba Walker from Hornets: The Boston Celtics have acquired Kemba Walker from the Charlotte Hornets in exchange for a 2020 first-round pick and a 2021 second-round pick.
  2. Rockets trade Clint Capela to Hawks: The Houston Rockets have traded Clint Capela to the Atlanta Hawks in exchange for a 2020 first-round pick and a 2021 second-round pick.
  3. Pacers trade Wesley Matthews to Bucks: The Indiana Pacers have traded Wesley Matthews to the Milwaukee Bucks in exchange for a 2020 second-round pick.

Injury Updates

  1. Joel Embiid out 2-3 weeks with orbital bone fracture: The Philadelphia 76ers announced that Joel Embiid will miss 2-3 weeks with an orbital bone fracture, which he suffered in a game against the Los Angeles Lakers on Sunday.
  2. Kawhi Leonard to miss 2-3 weeks with knee injury: The Los Angeles Clippers announced that Kawhi Leonard will miss 2-3 weeks with a knee injury, which he suffered in a game against the Denver Nuggets on Saturday.
  3. Stephen Curry to miss 2-3 weeks with hand injury: The Golden State Warriors announced that Stephen Curry will miss 2-3 weeks with a hand injury, which he suffered in a game against the Los Angeles Lakers on Sunday.

Awards and Accolades

  1. Giannis Antetokounmpo named NBA Eastern Conference Player of the Week: Giannis Antetokounmpo has been named the NBA Eastern Conference Player of the Week for the 14th time in his career.
  2. Luka Doncic named NBA Western Conference Player of the Week: Luka Doncic has been named the NBA Western Conference Player of the Week for the 5th time in his career.
  3. Damian Lillard named NBA Player of the Month for January: Damian Lillard has been named the NBA Player of the Month for January, averaging 30.5 points, 6.5 assists, and 4.5 rebounds per game.

These are just a few of the latest NBA news and updates. Stay tuned for more!