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Play-in push or lottery pick? What's ahead for Giannis and the Bucks
Giannis Antetokounmpo is still on the Bucks. What's next for Milwaukee and its superstar?[read more]
What this NBA trade deadline revealed: Teams are finding new ways to tank
Much to the irritation of some league insiders, the trade deadline was more than just a flurry of moves.[read more]
Six big questions on the East playoff race: Does James Harden make the Cavs the favorites?
So long, trade deadline. It's time for the push to the NBA Finals. Here's how we see the top of the Eastern Conference and what we're watching.[read more]
'Everyone's to blame. Nobody won': Inside the messy Kuminga-Warriors divorce
The Warriors' divorce from Jonathan Kuminga finally came on Feb. 4 when he was traded to the Hawks.[read more]
NBA Power Rankings: Where all 30 teams stack up after the trade deadline
Where do all 30 teams stand after the trade deadline and heading into the 2026 NBA All-Star weekend?[read more]
Fantasy basketball pickups: Collier, Mathurin, Clifford among top players to add
Checking on players who can help fill holes in your roster. Here are the ones to add for the week ahead.[read more]
Fantasy fast break: Pair of Kings worth stashing before All-Star break
A look around the league reveals the slumping Kings potentially turning to their youth, Gui Santos is coming up big for the Warriors and more.[read more]
Wetzel: Giannis/Kalshi deal does NBA no favors
All this might be legal, but at some point perception defines reality, and optics overwhelm everything.[read more]
LeBron sits out Lakers' loss, ending All-NBA streak
The Lakers were without LeBron James, Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves for Tuesday's game against the Spurs. For James, it was his 18th missed game this season, making him ineligible for postseason awards, thus ending his 21-season All-NBA streak.[read more]
✍ Trade grades: Reactions for every transaction
The Cavaliers, Celtics, Hawks, Mavericks and Warriors are among the teams that have made trades. We're grading every deal.[read more]