Jordan Poole has had an up-and-down season while adjusting to a new team and managing multiple injuries, but he appears to have found his groove. In December, coming off the bench, he is averaging 16.1 points, 2.1 rebounds, 3.4 assists and 1.1 steals, showing comfort and efficiency in his new role with the Pelicans.

The Nuggets have a net rating of +11.9 when Jokic is on the floor, with that number plummeting to -5.4 when he’s off the floor. And it isn't just Joker who is sidelined for Denver, with three other starters in Aaron Gordon, Cam Johnson, and Christian Braun also out with injuries.

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The ruling comes after Baylor signed James Nnaji, a 2023 NBA second-round pick who had been playing professionally in Europe.

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NBA minutes are a no-go: No player who has ever played a minute in an NBA game has ever been cleared to return to college basketball. The Nnaji precedent sets a standard that guarding Victor Wembanyama in an NBA Summer League game and guarding Victor Wembanyama in a real NBA game are not the same thing.

The Boston Celtics (19-12) face the Utah Jazz (12-19) Tuesday at the Delta Center in Salt Lake City, Utah, with tip-off set for 9 p.m. ET. Let's analyze BetMGM Sportsbook's NBA odds around the Celtics vs. Jazz odds and make our expert NBA picks and ...