Day: January 12, 2023

Nets Waive Alondes Williams From Two-Way DealNets Waive Alondes Williams From Two-Way Deal

January 12, 2023January 12, 2023| 19:10

The Brooklyn Nets have requested waivers on Alondes Williams.

Williams originally signed a two-way contract with Brooklyn on July 4, 2022. He appeared in one game with the Nets, logging five minutes of action on Dec. 10 at Indiana. Williams also played in 11 games in the 2022 NBA G League Showcase Cup with Brooklyn’s NBA G League affiliate, the Long Island Nets, registering averages of 9.9 points, 3.5 rebounds and 2.5 assists in 26.2 minutes per game, as well as five 2022-23 regular season NBA G League games with Long Island, averaging 10.8 points, 2.6 rebounds and 1.4 assists in 19.6 minutes per contest.

Brooklyn’s roster now stands at 16 players, including one two-way player.

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Pacers have discussed prospect of trading for John CollinsPacers have discussed prospect of trading for John Collins

January 12, 2023January 12, 2023| 17:57

Would a combination of Duarte and draft capital be enough to satisfy Atlanta's desired value in return for John Collins? Indiana has internally discussed the prospect of adding the Collins, sources told Sports Betting News.
Source: Jake Fischer @ Yahoo! Sports

What's the buzz on Twitter?

The Vertical @YahooSportsNBA
Would a combo of Chris Duarte and draft capital be enough to satisfy Atlanta's desired value in return for John Collins? Indiana has internally discussed the prospect of adding the Collins, sources told Sports Betting News.
NBA notebook from @Jake Fischer ➡ https://t.co/PznaTFuAmO pic.twitter.com/L0ho8Ps78q - 11:31 AM

The Vertical @YahooSportsNBA
Would a combo of Chris Duarte and draft capital be enough to satisfy Atlanta's desired value in return for John Collins? Indiana has internally discussed the prospect of adding the Collins, sources told Sports Betting News.
NBA notebook from @JakeFischer ➡ https://t.co/PznaTFuAmO pic.twitter.com/sJdZUsDXf7 - 11:08 AM

Kevin Chouinard @KLChouinard
Comeback is going to fall short, but Onyeka Okongwu and John Collins did a lot on shutting down the paint under the circumstances. - 9:57 PM
Eric Nehm @eric_nehm
Joe Ingles with an errant pass in the pick and roll and that live-ball turnover leads to a John Collins layup.
The game is tied at 101 with 3:55 left. - 9:44 PM
Kevin Chouinard @KLChouinard
Tonight would be a great night to 1) use John Collins a lot, 2) push the ball off misses b/c you don't want MIL setting up their defense. Beat Lopez down the floor. - 7:54 PM
Kevin Chouinard @KLChouinard
Hawks are starting Aaron Holiday.
He'll be alongside Dejounte Murray, De'Andre Hunter, Onyeka Okongwu and John Collins. - 7:07 PM
NBA Math @NBA_Math
🗣NEW @HardwoodKnocks
📋 Low-Hanging Fruit Feast
—KD injury fallout (3:56)
—LeBron, Lakers, The Picks (17:18)
—John Collins (25:00)
—Fred VanVleet/Raptors (29:02)
🎧 https://t.co/v3tASHLBLL
🍎 https://t.co/OPZypGa4Y0
✳ https://t.co/Gs3SDPQOxc
📺 https://t.co/6lYVFTwEGw pic.twitter.com/pvJrsByqux - 10:36 AM

Sam Vecenie @Sam_Vecenie
Okay, diving deep on some potential trade candidates now, from Myles Turner, Nikola Vucevic, Kyle Kuzma, Bojan Bogdanovic, John Collins, and others.
youtu.be/p2gI30p_iFo - 5:49 PM

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After Utah's early season success, league personnel is expecting the Jazz to reintroduce another seller into the trade deadline. Utah has received plenty of incoming calls on both Malik Beasley and Jarred Vanderbilt, sources told Sports Betting News, with the Jazz's perceived valuation of a first-round pick for each player. Perhaps Vanderbilt is another young forward the Pacers deem has enough upside to grow alongside Turner. The Jazz and Hawks have discussed a deal surrounding John Collins for Beasley and Vanderbilt, sources said, although Utah has lobbied Atlanta for a first-round pick in addition to Collins to complete that framework. -via Yahoo! Sports / January 12, 2023
The Hawks would want someone more like Ben Simmons back, and maybe more. The Nets are looking to go for it this year. They're not looking to get rid of any of their top guys. Not the way they've been playing. If you're the Nets, and really, if you are anybody in the league with your eyes on Collins, you are just hoping the Hawks realize they're not getting a major payback for Collins and they lower the price," the Eastern Conference executive told Heavy Sports. -via Heavy.com / January 10, 2023

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Jazz, Hawks have discussed Malik Beasley, Jarred Vanderbilt for John Collins tradeJazz, Hawks have discussed Malik Beasley, Jarred Vanderbilt for John Collins trade

January 12, 2023January 12, 2023| 17:57

After Utah's early season success, league personnel is expecting the Jazz to reintroduce another seller into the trade deadline. Utah has received plenty of incoming calls on both Malik Beasley and Jarred Vanderbilt, sources told Sports Betting News, with the Jazz's perceived valuation of a first-round pick for each player. Perhaps Vanderbilt is another young forward the Pacers deem has enough upside to grow alongside Turner. The Jazz and Hawks have discussed a deal surrounding John Collins for Beasley and Vanderbilt, sources said, although Utah has lobbied Atlanta for a first-round pick in addition to Collins to complete that framework.
Source: Jake Fischer @ Yahoo! Sports

What's the buzz on Twitter?

The Vertical @YahooSportsNBA
Would a combo of Chris Duarte and draft capital be enough to satisfy Atlanta's desired value in return for John Collins? Indiana has internally discussed the prospect of adding the Collins, sources told Sports Betting News.
NBA notebook from @Jake Fischer ➡ https://t.co/PznaTFuAmO pic.twitter.com/L0ho8Ps78q - 11:31 AM

The Vertical @YahooSportsNBA
Would a combo of Chris Duarte and draft capital be enough to satisfy Atlanta's desired value in return for John Collins? Indiana has internally discussed the prospect of adding the Collins, sources told Sports Betting News.
NBA notebook from @JakeFischer ➡ https://t.co/PznaTFuAmO pic.twitter.com/sJdZUsDXf7 - 11:08 AM

Kevin Chouinard @KLChouinard
Comeback is going to fall short, but Onyeka Okongwu and John Collins did a lot on shutting down the paint under the circumstances. - 9:57 PM
Eric Nehm @eric_nehm
Joe Ingles with an errant pass in the pick and roll and that live-ball turnover leads to a John Collins layup.
The game is tied at 101 with 3:55 left. - 9:44 PM
Kevin Chouinard @KLChouinard
Tonight would be a great night to 1) use John Collins a lot, 2) push the ball off misses b/c you don't want MIL setting up their defense. Beat Lopez down the floor. - 7:54 PM
Kevin Chouinard @KLChouinard
Hawks are starting Aaron Holiday.
He'll be alongside Dejounte Murray, De'Andre Hunter, Onyeka Okongwu and John Collins. - 7:07 PM
NBA Math @NBA_Math
🗣NEW @HardwoodKnocks
📋 Low-Hanging Fruit Feast
—KD injury fallout (3:56)
—LeBron, Lakers, The Picks (17:18)
—John Collins (25:00)
—Fred VanVleet/Raptors (29:02)
🎧 https://t.co/v3tASHLBLL
🍎 https://t.co/OPZypGa4Y0
✳ https://t.co/Gs3SDPQOxc
📺 https://t.co/6lYVFTwEGw pic.twitter.com/pvJrsByqux - 10:36 AM

Danny Cunningham @RealDCunningham
Malik Beasley just tried to save the ball to Mike Conley and threw it off the ref. #Cavs ball. Not sure I've seen that before. - 11:03 PM
Eric Walden @tribjazz
Jarred Vanderbilt has been holding his elbow for the last play or two — looks like he's in some pain. - 9:53 PM
Andy Larsen @andyblarsen
Jarred Vanderbilt holding his elbow — he's been in significant pain a couple of times tonight. There I think it hurt his defense, so Hardy calls timeout. Remember, Jazz also missing Kelly Olynyk. - 9:53 PM
Eric Walden @tribjazz
Rudy Gay and Jarred Vanderbilt are having an animated discussion after no one took Mobley off the screen, and he went down the lane untouched for a dunk. Hardy calls the Pop timeout with Utah's lead ay 34-30, 10:07 remaining 2Q. - 9:45 PM
Sarah Todd @NBASarah
Rudy Gay and Jarred Vanderbilt look like they're arguing about who was at fault for Mobley getting a wide open path to the basket and that argument makes me laugh - 9:44 PM
Sarah Todd @NBASarah
There's a fan here with a sign that has Jarred Vanderbilt's head on a goat's body and...
I'm sorry my guy. That's not accurate. - 9:42 PM
Danny Cunningham @RealDCunningham
Interesting to see the Jazz have Malik Beasley open up on Evan Mobley offensively. - 9:14 PM
Andy Larsen @andyblarsen
Jazz starters: Mike Conley, Jordan Clarkson, Malik Beasley, Lauri Markkanen, Walker Kessler. - 8:35 PM
Sam Vecenie @Sam_Vecenie
Okay, diving deep on some potential trade candidates now, from Myles Turner, Nikola Vucevic, Kyle Kuzma, Bojan Bogdanovic, John Collins, and others.
youtu.be/p2gI30p_iFo - 5:49 PM

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Donovan Mitchell had 46 points in his return to Utah, but the Jazz rallied late behind Jordan Clarkson to beat the Cleveland Cavaliers 116-114 on Tuesday night. Clarkson scored 32 points, including five 3-pointers, and poured in nine straight down the stretch to fuel a decisive 13-0 run. Lauri Markkanen had 25 points and 16 rebounds against his former team. Malik Beasley, Mike Conley and Nickeil Alexander-Walker added 13 apiece as Utah won for just the second time in nine games. "I thought our guys just really dug in, stayed the course and stayed focused on the little things," Jazz coach Will Hardy said. -via ESPN / January 11, 2023
Ben Anderson: Malik Beasley on what he said to Rudy Gobert after the layup under the rim in the final seconds. "It was just disrespectful," Malik Beasley said. "Unwritten rule of basketball and I told him that." #TakeNote | @kslsports pic.twitter.com/uDHgXPUyfM -via Twitter @BensHoops / December 10, 2022
Would a combination of Duarte and draft capital be enough to satisfy Atlanta's desired value in return for John Collins? Indiana has internally discussed the prospect of adding the Collins, sources told Sports Betting News. -via Yahoo! Sports / January 12, 2023
The Hawks would want someone more like Ben Simmons back, and maybe more. The Nets are looking to go for it this year. They're not looking to get rid of any of their top guys. Not the way they've been playing. If you're the Nets, and really, if you are anybody in the league with your eyes on Collins, you are just hoping the Hawks realize they're not getting a major payback for Collins and they lower the price," the Eastern Conference executive told Heavy Sports. -via Heavy.com / January 10, 2023
According to rival executives, the Jazz view Vanderbilt as worthy of a first-round pick in value given his production, contract (signed for $4.7 million next season), and age (23). At the end of November, Beasley told HoopsHype he'd like to remain in Utah and have the Jazz exercise his $16.5 million team option. -via HoopsHype / December 28, 2022
Utah has so far signaled an intent to keep breakout star forward Lauri Markkanen plus franchise favorite Jordan Clarkson, and have established a high asking price for Jarred Vanderbilt, sources told Sports Betting News, leaving Malik Beasley and Kelly Olynyk, along with Conley, as the obvious veterans the Jazz could move before the Feb. 9 trade deadline. Olynyk is known to be a favorite of Ainge. -via Yahoo! Sports / November 23, 2022
Malik Beasley: The expectation with us going into the season was we were all underdogs. Collin Sexton, Lauri Markkanen, and Jarred Vanderbilt. Me and Jarred came from playoff teams. I'm not saying we were the main factors, but we did play a nice part in changing Denver into a playoff team and then Minnesota. When we came in, we heard what was expected out of us to be a tanking team, but a lot of the guys in the locker room during training camp said, "Let's be great." We have a nice team. If we put it together the right way, we could be really good. To start off, none of us had egos. We all wanted to prove that we're a special team. -via HoopsHype / November 23, 2022

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Clippers, Knicks, Raptors potential trade suitors for Myles Turner if extension talks break offClippers, Knicks, Raptors potential trade suitors for Myles Turner if extension talks break off

January 12, 2023January 12, 2023| 17:57

If Myles Turner's contract talks ultimately stall, New York and Toronto have registered interest in recent transaction cycles, sources said. The Knicks hold a trove of first-round draft capital to spend, although the recent performance from Mitchell Robinson may quell any of New York's attempts to upgrade its frontcourt. The Clippers remain a legitimate suitor for Turner as well, sources told Sports Betting News.
Source: Jake Fischer @ Yahoo! Sports

What's the buzz on Twitter?

Michael Scotto @MikeAScotto
Pacers coach Rick Carlisle said Myles Turner had back spasms before the game. Carlisle said jokingly, "He's not been traded, as I guess Twitter is saying. Believe me, I have no interest in trading Myles Turner." 😂
Carlisle added Tyrese Haliburton left the arena on crutches too. pic.twitter.com/RxizFytJaN - 10:48 PM

Tim Bontemps @TimBontemps
Pacers coach Rick Carlisle said Myles Turner had a back spasm just before the game began, and that's why he didn't play. Carlisle says with a laugh that Turner "hasn't been traded." - 10:16 PM
Tim Bontemps @TimBontemps
Even with Tyrese Haliburton unavailable down the stretch and Myles Turner a late scratch, Indiana has dragged itself back into this game. A Buddy Hield 4-point play has made this a one-possession game with 1:15 to go. Some really careless Knicks turnovers in the fourth. - 9:52 PM
Tim Bontemps @TimBontemps
After Myles Turner was ruled out with back spasms shortly before tip, the Knicks have done whatever they've wanted in this game. They lead 62-41 at the halftime break behind 19 from Jalen Brunson and 16 from RJ Barrett. Tyrese Haliburton has 9 pts, 3 rebs & 4 assists for Indiana. - 8:32 PM
Tony East @TEastNBA
Myles Turner has back spasms and won't play tonight. James Johnson draws the start next to Jalen Smith in the frontcourt. First start as a Pacer for Johnson. - 7:42 PM
Fred Katz @FredKatz
Myles Turner is out at the last second - 7:41 PM
Scott Agness @ScottAgness
Another late update: Myles Turner won't play vs Knicks due to back spasms.
James Johnson making his first start as a Pacer.
To recap, they're without three rotation players: No Turner, Nesmith, Brissett. - 7:41 PM
Steve Popper @StevePopper
Myles Turner a late scratch - James Johnson starting at center for Indiana. - 7:40 PM
Sam Vecenie @Sam_Vecenie
Okay, diving deep on some potential trade candidates now, from Myles Turner, Nikola Vucevic, Kyle Kuzma, Bojan Bogdanovic, John Collins, and others.
youtu.be/p2gI30p_iFo - 5:49 PM
Scott Agness @ScottAgness
Yet again, #Pacers Tyrese Haliburton and Myles Turner were nominees for the Eastern Conference Player of the Week award, which was won by Cleveland's Donovan Mitchell. - 3:33 PM

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We'll learn more about Indiana's accelerated timeline by the result of the Pacers' final contract discussions with Turner. Indiana and Turner's new representatives at CAA are in fluid extension conversations, sources confirmed to Sports Betting News. The maximum dollar figure Indiana can offer Turner in a simple extension would be $96.7 million over four seasons, and that is indeed the early range for Turner's talks that has circled around the league. -via Yahoo! Sports / January 12, 2023
The trade chatter surrounding Turner has indeed seemed to cool. For years, the Hornets presented a likely landing spot. But now, Charlotte does not appear very keen on upgrading its roster ahead of the deadline. The interest from Dallas and New Orleans in recent seasons has also dissipated, sources said. And the Lakers seem content waiting for a bigger return for their 2027 and 2029 first-round picks than a potential acquisition of Turner and Buddy Hield that was discussed before the season began. -via Yahoo! Sports / January 12, 2023

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Wizards want to keep Kyle Kuzma and re-sign him this offseasonWizards want to keep Kyle Kuzma and re-sign him this offseason

January 12, 2023January 12, 2023| 17:57

What's the buzz on Twitter?

Chase Hughes @ChaseHughesNBCS
"That's normal. Kuz loves shots like that."
Kyle Kuzma beat the Bulls last night with a go-ahead three. It continued a trend for him in Washington. ift.tt/g9YZLmh - 9:53 AM
Kurt Helin @basketballtalk
Watch Kyle Kuzma drain game-winning 3, Wizards knock off Bulls nba.nbcsports.com/2023/01/11/wat... - 11:57 PM
Chris Miller @cmillsnbcs
Klutch Kuz answers the bell. Fun game to call. pic.twitter.com/JN3vfGbuDw - 11:47 PM

Neil Dalal @NeilDalal96
Kyle Kuzma knew it was good as soon as the ball left his hand, against his bud Alex Caruso too pic.twitter.com/MKqvAt6j2r - 11:25 PM

Chase Hughes @ChaseHughesNBCS
Monte Morris sparked a huge third quarter turnaround and Kyle Kuzma hit a go-ahead three to lift the Wizards over the Bulls.
5 takeaways: nbcsports.com/washington/wiz... - 10:37 PM
Neil Dalal @NeilDalal96
Kyle Kuzma jokes on Deni Avdija's 20 rebound night that "most of them were uncontested, but I'll still give it to him."
"I'm really mad at him because he only had 9 points so it doesn't even look good." 😂 pic.twitter.com/aK4uE78Wds - 10:26 PM

Wayne Cole @waynec0le
Kyle Kuzma says the only thing the wizards have been consistent with is being inconsistent but he says they have to figure it out. - 10:15 PM
Wayne Cole @waynec0le
Postgame Kyle Kuzma says he used to driving to the bucket and getting no call. *Regarding the a scar on his nose pic.twitter.com/eNI4UAUcj1 - 10:09 PM

Josh Robbins @JoshuaBRobbins
Final: Wizards 100, Bulls 97
Kuzma: 21 pts., tiebreaking 3-pointer with 5.7 seconds left
Avdija: 9 pts., 20 rebounds (career high), 3 assts.
Morris: 17 pts., 2 rebs., 3 assts.
Gill: 18 pts., 4 rebs., 1 asst.
LaVine: 38 pts., 5 rebs. - 9:19 PM
KC Johnson @KCJHoop
Wizards 100, Bulls 97
Kuzma 21 pts and GW 3 with 6.2 seconds left
LaVine 38 pts and misses 2 (?) after Kuzma shot. - 9:18 PM
Julia Poe @byjuliapoe
Brutal. Kyle Kuzma sinks a 3-pointer in response to send the Wizards back up 100-97 with 5.7 seconds remaining. - 9:18 PM
Wayne Cole @waynec0le
Kyle Kuzma gives the Wizards the lead with 5.7 seconds left. 100-97. pic.twitter.com/V31CteJb41 - 9:17 PM

Tas Melas @TasMelas
Kuzma and Morris for DeRozan. Call it in. - 9:17 PM
Chris Herring @Herring_NBA
Kuzma putting down a nasty game-winner. Wow. - 9:17 PM
Chase Hughes @ChaseHughesNBCS
Great game here. Zach LaVine tied it at 97-97 on a long three to beat the shot clock. Kyle Kuzma then hit a tough three over two defenders. It's 100-97 Wiz over the Bulls with 5.7 sec left. - 9:17 PM
David Aldridge @davidaldridgedc
And Kyle Kuzma from waaaaaayer downtown puts Wizards up 100-97 with 5.7 left. Bulls ball after timeout. - 9:16 PM
Joe Cowley @JCowleyHoops
Kuzma showing off those acting chops from his time in LALA land. - 8:46 PM
Josh Robbins @JoshuaBRobbins
Kyle Kuzma collected his 2,000th career regular-season defensive rebound during tonight's first half. - 8:16 PM
Wayne Cole @waynec0le
The Washington Wizards trail the Chicago Bulls at halftime.
#DcABoveAll 46
#BullsNation 59
Kyle Kuzma and Anthony Gil each lead the team with 12.
Zach Lavine leads all scorers with 19. - 8:10 PM
KC Johnson @KCJHoop
Bulls 59, Wizards 46 at half
LaVine 19 pts
Vucevic 10 pts, 6 rebs, 3 assists
White 9 pts; 3-4 from 3
Williams 2 pts, 1-4 FGs
Bulls 55.6 FG%
Kuzma 12 pts - 8:08 PM
Julia Poe @byjuliapoe
Andre Drummond picks up a charge foul after a Wizards challenge, which overturns the originally called blocking foul on Kuzma. - 7:46 PM
Chase Hughes @ChaseHughesNBCS
Bulls lead the Wizards 29-25 at the end of the 1st quarter. Kuzma and Gibson lead the Wizards, each with 7 pts. - 7:36 PM
Wayne Cole @waynec0le
After one-quarter of play, the Washington Wizards trail the Chicago Bulls.
#DcAboveAll 25
#BullsNation 29
Taj Gibson and Kyle Kuzma each lead the team with 7 points. - 7:36 PM
Joe Cowley @JCowleyHoops
Vooch caught a Kuzma knee in the lil' Vooch. - 7:16 PM

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The Vertical: KYLE KUZMA IN THE CLUTCH 🥶 pic.twitter.com/SR4rJ5haJB -via Twitter @YahooSportsNBA / January 12, 2023
But after Kyle Kuzma pushed the shorthanded Washington Wizards ahead with his own difficult 3-pointer with 6.2 seconds left, LaVine found himself having to explain his decision to take a 16-foot jumper with 2.3 seconds left rather than attempting another 3-pointer. "We were just trying to get a 3 off. And then when I went in to go pullup, I think it was Delon Wright fouled me. My instinct was to go up and try to get a 3-point play," LaVine said. "I was going for a pullup when he fouled me. I shot it. They didn't call it. And that's how it is." -via NBC Sports / January 12, 2023

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Richaun Holmes available for tradeRichaun Holmes available for trade

January 12, 2023January 12, 2023| 17:57

Richaun Holmes is available for trade, league sources told Sports Betting News. After signing a four-year, $46 million deal in the 2021 offseason, Holmes has not been a part of head coach Mike Brown's rotation this season.
Source: Jake Fischer @ Yahoo! Sports

What's the buzz on Twitter?

James Ham @James_HamNBA
Mike Brown said that Chimezie Metu and Richaun Holmes have been professionals all season long, whether they are playing or out of the rotation. - 12:51 AM
James Plowright @British_Buzz
If the Hornets fan community were the GM of the Charlotte Hornets Richaun Holmes would currently be the team's starting center on a 4 year $60 million dollar contract. - 3:35 PM

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The same may not be the case for veteran center Richaun Holmes. Despite being in the second year of a four-year contract, Holmes has fallen out of the rotation. The 29-year-old hasn't seen action in six of the last seven games, with his only court time coming in the 153-121 blowout win over the Brooklyn Nets. Whether the Kings can find a trade partner for Holmes is in question. He's owed $11.2 million this season, $12 million next season and he has a player option for $12.9 million in 2024-25. -via Kings Beat / November 21, 2022
"I don't know if they would get another big guy, with (Andre) Drummond there, but finding a way to make a deal for Richaun Holmes in Sacramento might be a way to give them some rim protection. The problem is, it is a tough fit with their salary structure, making the match, I don't think you'd give up a Coby White for a guy riding pine in Sacramento.  I think they'd do well with a volume 3-point shooter, a Buddy Hield or Luke Kennard or even Duncan Robinson, if they could figure out a way to make that deal. But again, the contracts are not really there for that kind of deal," the Eastern Conference executive told Heavy Sports. -via Heavy.com / November 17, 2022

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