The Shot Clock Reset : February 5th

League Alerts Fam,

Welcome to the first edition of The Shot Clock Reset presented by LeagueAlerts! Every week, we reset your week as we reset the shot clock to 14. Scroll below as we curate the 14 most important stories from the NBA and basketball culture—packed into one quick email. Let’s get started:

THE BIGGEST STORIES OF THE WEEK:

1) Zach LaVine to undergo season-ending surgery on right foot.

2) Joel Embiid will undergo an unspecified procedure this week to correct the injury to the lateral meniscus in his left knee.

3) The Houston Rockets have acquired center Steven Adams from the Memphis Grizzlies for guard Victor Oladipo and three second-round picks

4) Marc Gasol officially retires after 14 seasons.

5) There's a new multi-day draft in town. The 2024 NBA Draft has been expanded to a two-day format that features the first round on Wednesday, June 26th, and the second round on Thursday, June 27th. The NBA announced the news on Wednesday.

6) Stephen Curry and Sabrina Ionescu will compete in “Stephen vs. Sabrina,” the first-ever NBA vs. WNBA 3-Point Challenge, which will take place on Saturday, Feb. 17 at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis during State Farm All-Star Saturday Night.

7) Adidas HQ Basketball Gym Named After Damian Lillard.

8) Rajon Rondo Mugshot:

THE FUNNIEST ISH OF THE WEEK:

9) LeBron giving Darvin Ham the death stare

10) Draymon Green was not having it

HIGHLIGHTS OF THE WEEK: 

11) Cam Whitmore 🫣 

12) Devin Booker with the Mikal Bridges’ celebration right in his face 🥴 

13) Anfernee Simons with the game winner

14) Victor Wembanyama's effect on defense