“It was needed,” Carrington told The Athletic. “It was necessary. But at the end of it, we all looked each other in the eyes as men and said, ‘What we’re showing the world ain’t us, and it’s literally up to the guys in this room to change it.’ And I feel like we’ve moved accordingly, for sure, after that conversation.

NBA trade rumors are ratcheting up as the deadline looms one month away, and teams like the Celtics and Warriors must make decisions.

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Cade Cunningham, Isaiah Stewart, Tobias Harris and Jalen Duren are all out for the Pistons. Indiana and Miami kickstart the night slate in less than 20 minutes. The Pacers snapped the longest losing streak in the NBA in their most recent outing, beating the Charlotte Hornets, 114-112.

With newly-acquired Trae Young watching from the bench, Kyshawn George returns from a seven-game absence and posts 15 points and 5 rebounds.

Trae Young shares his excitement to be the veteran leader for the young players on the Washington Wizards roster.

Kyshawn George is one of several young Wizards who could benefit from the Trae Young trade, and he explained how after their Pelicans loss.

Although Trae Young has a player option on his contract, he hinted at signing an extension with the Washington Wizards.