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Lauri Markkanen scored 27 points for the Jazz, who were short-handed aftertrading Georges Niang, Kyle Anderson, Walter Clayton Jr. and Taylor Hendricks to Memphisearlier Tuesday for Jaren Jackson Jr., Jock Landale, John Konchar and Vince Williams Jr.

The last NBA player with 22 assists in a game was Denver's Nikola Jokic last March 7. Collier, who played the entire game, also scored 17 points as all seven Utah players had 14 points or more. Brice Sensabaugh scored 20, Ace Bailey had 19 and Kyle Filipowski had 16 points and 16 rebounds.

Quenton Johnson scored 24 points on 9-of-10 shooting and Jarace Walker also had 24 for the Pacers, who held out four regular starters — All-Star Pascal Siakam, Bennedict Mathurin, Andrew Nembhard and T.J. McConnell — for rest or because of minor injuries. All four played a night earlier, whenIndiana lost 118-114to visiting Houston.

Little-used Kam Jones, a healthy scratch on Monday, made his first career start for the Pacers and had 12 points.

Keyonte George (ankle), Kevin Love (illness) and Walker Kessler (shoulder) sat out for the Jazz. Jusuf Nurkic was listed as available with an illness but did not play.

Stockton had 22 assists for Utah on Dec. 18, 1992 against Philadelphia. The Hall of Famer also had eight games with 23 or more, including a career-best 28 on Jan. 15, 1991 against San Antonio.

Jazz: At Atlanta on Thursday night.

Pacers: At Milwaukee on Friday night.

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Cathy Lanier, the NFL's chief security officer, addressed the topic during a security briefing with reporters ahead of Sunday's game at Levi's Stadium in Santa Clara, California.

"There's no planned ICE enforcement activities,"Lanier said. "We are confident of that."

Lanier's claim stands in conflict with repeated statements from DHS officials that ICE will have a presence at the Super Bowl amid a nationwide campaign targeting immigrants for deportation under President Donald Trump.

DHS: Super Bowl not a 'safe haven'

DHS adviserCorey Lewandowski saidon a podcast in October that the Super Bowl would not be a "safe haven" for targets of ICE activities.

"There is nowhere that you can provide safe haven to people who are in this country illegally," Lewandowski said. "Not the Super Bowl and nowhere else. We will find you. We will apprehend you. We will put you in a detention facility, and we will deport you."

DHS Secretary Kristi Noem echoed Lewandowski's statement, saying on the same podcast that ICE will be "all over" the Super Bowl.

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Lewandowski and Noem made their statements shortly after the NFL announced that Puerto Rican artist Bad Bunny would headline the Super Bowl halftime show. Noem said this of the NFL when asked what message she wanted to send the league in response to its decision to feature Bad Bunny:

"They suck, and we'll win,"Noem said. "They won't be able to sleep at night because they don't know what they believe. And they're so weak, we'll fix it."

Bad Bunny pushes back

Bad Bunny is a vocal critic of the Trump administration's immigration enforcement campaign andreiterated his stance during an acceptance speech at the Grammy awardsSunday night.

"Before I say thanks to God, I'm going to say ICE out,"he said. "We're not savages, we're not animals, we're not aliens, we are humans and we are Americans ... The hate gets more powerful with more hate. The only thing that is more powerful than hate is love.

"So please, we need to be different. If we fight, we have to do it with love."

NFL commissionerRoger Goodell reiterated the league's support for Bad Bunnyas the Super Bowl halftime performer in a news conference Monday.

ICE, DHS plans for Super Bowl remain murky

DHS has not confirmed in recent days whether or not it has plans for ICE enforcement at and around the Super Bowl.Per the Associated Press, DHS spokeswoman Tricia McLaughlin refused to say whether federal immigration agents will be present around the game.

The AP reports that DHS official Jeff Brannigan indicated in private calls with local law enforcement and the NFL that ICE does not plan to conduct enforcement activities around the Super Bowl. DHS has not publicly confirmed that stance, and concerns remain among critics that a Trump administration prone to changing its mind could do so if that is the plan.

ICE and its tactics are under increased nationwide scrutiny in the aftermath ofthe shooting deaths of U.S. citizens Alex PrettiandRenee Good by agents.

The trade on Tuesday was first reported by ESPN's Shams Charania. Cleveland becomes the sixth team in Harden's 17-year career.

Harden, who averages 25.4 points, 8.1 assists and 4.8 rebounds, gives Cleveland another scoring option for the remainder of the regular-season. After all, he is No. 9 all-time in NBA scoring history with 28,805 points. For what it's worth, he's No. 12 all-time in assists.

TheCavaliersacquire a combo guard in Harden who can play shooting guard and run a team as a point guard. He's played with superstars his entire career and has had success, especially in the regular season.

Having played with an array of stars like Kevin Durant, Russell Westbrook, Joel Embiid, Kyrie Irving and Chris Paul throughout his 17-year NBA career, he should have no issue gelling with Cavaliers star Donovan Mitchell.

Harden, who stands at 6-foot-5, 220 pounds, gives Cleveland more size in their backcourt, a difference from Garland's 6-foot-1, 192-pound frame.

He should fit right in with Cleveland, who has been looking for a consistent secondary scorer after Mitchell. They happened to get one of the best offensive players in the game's history.

Harden joins the team as someone who control an offense. He's a constant scoring threat whether via penetration or knocking down perimeter shots. He's second all-time in NBA history with 3,310 3-pointers made.

Harden has been successful in his career when paired with other shooters or an athletic big who can set screens and finish above the rim, an archetype that matches both Jarrett Allen and Evan Mobley.

With the Cavaliers sitting at No. 5 in the Eastern Conference standings with a 30-21 record, Harden's addition gives them someone who can add a veteran presence and playoff experience.

On the receiving end of the trade are the Clippers who not only get a scorer at the point guard, right after losing one, but they also get younger in the process. Garland, who turned 26 in January, gives the team in Inglewood an 18 point-per-game scorer who turns out nearly seven assists per game this season.

The Clippers started the season with a 6-21 record by Dec. 18, and looked like they were headed towards the lottery with the Oklahoma City Thunder owning their pick.

But since then, the Clippers have turned their season around, having won 17 of their last 22 games. They now sit at the No. 9 spot in the Western Conference standings, which would qualify them for a NBA Play-in Tournament berth.

Garland can help recently named All-Star Kawhi Leonard and the Clippers creep into a potential playoff-berth by reaching the No. 6-spot or even better. They have a long way to go, as they stand seven games behind the No. 6-best Minnesota Timberwolves. But it's not entirely impossible.

The Kawhi Leonard-era isn't over just yet with the Clippers, this is just the latest iteration. From Paul George to Harden, now Garland attempts to help bring the Clippers over the hump and a chance to make and win their first ever NBA championship.

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A few weeks ago James Harden was waxing poetic about his time in LA, telling ESPN how "blessed" he'd felt to play in his hometown. I believe he was genuine in those sentiments. But this is a business decision for all involved. Garland is 10 years younger and gives the Clippers…https://t.co/aY8fqeeOaX

— Ramona Shelburne (@ramonashelburne)February 4, 2026

By targeting Cleveland as his next destination, James Harden had to waive almost all of his $2.3 million trade bonus. He wanted the Cavaliers, like he wanted the Clippers... like he wanted the Sixers... It's honestly impressive this man keeps pointing at a team and getting there.https://t.co/SpOZrKhdTz

— Jake Fischer (@JakeLFischer)February 4, 2026

Here are the salaries in the Cleveland/LAC trade:To ClevelandJames Harden: $39.2M, $42.3M ($13.3M GTY)Note: 2026-27 is a player option. If Harden opts-in, the contract is not guaranteed until 7/11To LA ClippersDarius Garland: $39.5M, $42.2M, $44.9M

— Bobby Marks (@BobbyMarks42)February 4, 2026

"I would not trade Darius Garland for James Harden under any circumstances. You know why?… All this guy does is quit on teams and fold in the playoffs."@getnickwrightsounds off about James Harden:pic.twitter.com/GsP6pZINuv

— First Things First (@FTFonFS1)February 3, 2026

I enjoyed covering James Harden during his time with the Clippers.On multiple occasions he stated his desire to finish his career in his hometown of Los Angeles. But the business side of things didn't line up that way.Should be an interest night at Intuit Dome tomorrow with…

— Joey Linn (@joeylinn_)February 4, 2026

Harden x Spida 😤This new duo in Cleveland 🔥pic.twitter.com/rWbX8akhrD

— ESPN (@espn)February 4, 2026

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Cavs got an old, washed James HardenClippers got a 26 year old who still isn't in his primeWe ALL know who wonhttps://t.co/OzYMLZTz8g

— Trey Park, College Basketball Insider (@tp13enthusiast)February 4, 2026

So next season Cavs gonna have James Harden, LeBron James, and Donovan Mitchellhttps://t.co/4oXRPhs6sA

— Blake / Tech2000 💿 (@ucegotthejuce)February 4, 2026

As a long time James Harden hater and day 1 Darius Garland fan, I will simply never recover from this. I hate everything.https://t.co/kJ9xTIubIQ

— Kayley (@kayleyk)February 4, 2026

Dear James Harden, from the night you got traded here it's been an absolute honor to witness you play on this team. Never sat out any games, never complained, gave it 100%. I appreciate everything you've done for this team. Thank You and Good luck in Cleveland GOAT 😭😭🙏🏾🙏🏾❤️❤️1️⃣pic.twitter.com/5nvRh8VuyL

— AMB🫀 (@AMBGotAura)February 4, 2026

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FORT PIERCE, Fla. — Ryan Routh will be back in federal court Wednesday morning for the first time sincehe was found guiltylast year of attempting to assassinate Donald Trump.

Prosecutors are asking for a life sentence for Routh, who was convicted of trying to kill Trump, then a presidential candidate, at Trump International Golf Club in West Palm Beach in September 2024.

Prosecutors wrote in a sentencing memorandum that Routh "remains totally unrepentant" and that "the heinous nature of this assassination attempt — his selfish, violent decision to prevent the American voters from electing President Trump by killing him first — that warrants severe criminal punishment."

Routh, who represented himself during the trial, has been assigned a court-appointed attorney to help him prepare for his sentencing hearing.

The attorney, Martin Roth, argued in a court document last month that Routh did not "commit an act of terrorism" and asked the judge to issue a "term of 20 years, followed by the required 7 year mandatory sentenced required" for his firearm conviction in relation to the assassination attempt. Routh would "be in custody into his eighties and would not pose any threat to cause harm to the public," Roth said.

Routh will have the opportunity to make one more plea before U.S. District Judge Aileen Cannon at the sentencing hearing, which is expected to last only over an hour. Each side will be allowed to present arguments, but neither expects to call any live witnesses or present any exhibits.

Routh was arrested in September 2024 after Secret Service agent Robert Fercano spotted him hiding in the shrubbery near the fifth hole of Trump's golf club. According to prosecutors, he was waiting for Trump to get into his line of fire.

Friends and relatives of Routh's have submitted letters of support to the court.

Routh's son Adam wrote that his father "wants to move forward in the right way and continue to be someone who contributes to our family and his community" and added that "we still need him, and he still has people who love and support him."

Nancy Meyers, Routh's sister, asked Cannon to consider placing her brother in a prison facility in North Carolina, saying the family was "devastated" by his actions but "committed to assisting him with his rehabilitative efforts."

Wednesday's hearing will be the first time Routh has been back in court since hetried to stab himself in the neck with his penafter his guilty verdict was read last year. U.S. marshals quickly escorted him out of the courtroom.

During the closing of the two-week trial, Routh delivered a brief and disjointed argument in which he tried to argue that there was no crime because he never fired a shot at Trump. Routh brought up the Jan. 6, 2021, riot on Capitol Hill and began talking about Ukraine, Founding Father Patrick Henry and the "common man," before Cannon put a halt to his argument.

After just over two hours of deliberations, the jury of seven women and five men found Routh guilty on all five counts, which included three federal gun charges and an assault on the Secret Service agent who rousted him from his hiding place.

Routh underwent a medical evaluation before the trial. In its sentencing memorandum, the government wrote that a private psychiatrist retained by Routh's former counsel "ultimately acknowledged that Routh had no basis to claim incompetence, insanity, or diminished capacity, but did propose that Routh suffers from two disorders [Narcissistic Personality Disorder and a Bipolar II diagnosis]."

The government said Routh made no effort to explain how the supposed conditions related to his crimes or how they excused his criminal conduct.

Routh's attorney asked that his client receive mental health treatment while he is in custody after he is sentenced.

FORT PIERCE, Florida, Feb 4 (Reuters) - Ryan Routh, a man accused of hiding in the bushes of a Florida golf course with a semi-automatic rifle to try to assassinate Donald Trump less than two months before the 2024 U.S. election that returned him ​to the presidency, is set to be sentenced on Wednesday.

Prosecutors have asked U.S. District Judge Aileen Cannon to sentence Routh to life in ‌prison during the hearing in Fort Pierce, Florida. Routh, 59, was convicted by a jury last September of five criminal counts including attempted assassination after serving as his own defense lawyer at trial.

Prosecutors said ‌in a court filing that Routh's crimes "undeniably warrant a life sentence" because he had plotted the assassination for months, was willing to kill anybody who got in the way and has expressed neither regret nor remorse.

Routh has asked the judge, a Trump appointee, to impose a 27-year term.

In a court filing, Routh denied that he intended to kill Trump, and said he was willing to undergo psychological treatment for a personality disorder in prison. Routh suggested that jurors were misled about the facts of ⁠the case by his inability to mount a proper legal ‌defense at trial.

Routh, who at the time of his arrest had resided most recently in Hawaii after previously living in North Carolina, also was convicted of three illegal firearm possession charges and one count of impeding a federal officer during his ‍arrest.

Secret Service agents spotted Routh hiding in bushes a few hundred yards (meters) from where Trump was golfing at Trump International Golf Club in West Palm Beach on September 15, 2024. Routh fled the scene and left behind an assault-style rifle but was later arrested.

SECOND ASSASSINATION ATTEMPT

The incident occurred two months after a bullet fired by a gunman grazed Trump's ear ​at a campaign rally in Butler, Pennsylvania. Both incidents came in the run-up to the November 2024 election in which Trump regained the presidency after having ‌been defeated four years earlier by Democrat Joe Biden.

Trump, a Republican, turned the attempted assassinations into a campaign issue, saying the U.S. Justice Department under Biden could not be trusted with investigations.

Prosecutors said Routh arrived in South Florida about a month before the incident, staying at a truck stop and tracking Trump's movements and schedule.

Routh carried six cellphones and used fake names to conceal his identity, according to trial evidence, and prosecutors said he lay in wait in thick bushes for nearly 10 hours on the day of the incident. Investigators on the scene found the assault-style rifle, two bags containing body armor-like metal plates and a ⁠video camera pointed at the golf course.

Routh pleaded not guilty in the case but fired ​his lawyers and opted to represent himself at trial despite lacking any formal legal training.

His meandering ​opening statement touched on topics including the origin of the human species and the settlement of the American West before he was cut off by Cannon, who warned him against making a mockery of the courtroom. Routh's defense strategy focused on what he described ‍as his nonviolent nature, but he offered ⁠little pushback as a parade of law enforcement witnesses detailed the evidence in the case.

Prosecutor John Shipley told jurors that Routh's plot was "carefully crafted and deadly serious," adding that without the Secret Service's intervention "Donald Trump would not be alive."

After the jury read the verdict, Routh appeared to try ⁠to stab himself with a pen several times and had to be restrained by U.S. marshals. His daughter yelled in court that her father had not hurt anyone and that she would ‌get him out of prison.

Trump lauded the verdict in a post on his Truth Social site, writing, "This was an evil man with an ‌evil intention, and they caught him."

(Reporting by Jack Queen in Fort Pierce, Florida)