Kings center Domantas Sabonis and Cavaliers point guard Darius Garland have been named the NBA’s Players of the Week for games played between January 6-12, the league announced on Monday (Twitter link).

Darius Garland scored 40 points on 14-of-22 shooting, helping the Cleveland Cavaliers narrowly avoid an upset with a 132-126 win over the visiting Toronto Raptors on Wednesday.

In this episode of the Wine and Gold Talk podcast, Ethan Sands and Chris Fedor delve into the current standing of the NBA and how the viewership has been gradually decreasing as the stars of the league have their careers nearing their end.

The Cavs lead the standings with a 33-4 record, six games clear of reigning champions the Boston Celtics. Read more at straitstimes.com.

ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — Julius Randle had 23 points and 10 rebounds, Anthony Edwards added 21 points and seven assists and the Minnesota Timberwolves beat the Orlando Magic 104-89 on Thursday night for their third straight victory. Naz Reid came off the bench to score 16 points, and Rudy Gobert added 10 points and 12 rebounds for Minnesota.

Darius Garland erupted for 40 points as the Cleveland Cavaliers ... In Orlando meanwhile, Julius Randle finished with 23 points and Anthony Edwards added 21 as the Minnesota Timberwolves cruised to a 104-89 victory over the Orlando Magic.

Sacramento Kings center Domantas Sabonis was named the NBA Western Conference Player of the Week for his recent performances.

I think the conversation surrounding #Cavs Darius Garland is honestly starting to ... Other nominees... West: Anthony Davis and LeBron James (LAL), De’Aaron Fox and Malik Monk (SAC), Shai ...