The Shot Clock Reset : January 8th

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) Ricky Rubio announces retirement after 12 seasons. Rubio stepped away from his playing career and the Cavaliers this season to concentrate on his mental health.

• 2) The Orlando Magic is finally retiring a player's jersey number, and there is nobody that is more deserving of the honor than Shaquille O'Neal.

• 3) Jonathan Kuminga is reportedly losing faith in Kerr. Kuminga reportedly feels as though Kerr won't allow him to reach his full potential with the Warriors, creating a rift between him and the head coach

4) Chris Paul will be out at least 4-6 weeks after surgery to repair his broken hand.

• 5) Lakers Signed Dylan Windler From G League One Day After he broke the record for the most rebounds in a league game with 33-Rebounds.

• 6) Buddy Hield is on the trading block.

• 7) Pascal Siakam is expected to be traded before the trade deadline

THE FUNNIEST ISH OF THE WEEK:

• 8) Jonathan Kuminga got a new haircut 😆 

• 9) Nothing more to say. Give him the DPOY award already

HIGHLIGHTS OF THE WEEK: 

• 10) Nikola Jokic wins the game at the buzzer from Halfcourt 🫣 

• 11) Wemby is unreal holyyyyyy 🥴 

• 12) Aaron was gliding!!

• 13) Immanuel Quickley drops Kevin Huerter

• 14) Dennis Smith Jr caught a body!