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One trade-worthy player on each NBA team: Morant, Kuminga and more players to watch

With the NBA trade deadline looming, we evaluated the players most likely to get dealt -- and why their roster status is precarious. ... Continue Reading

Party like '99? Three reasons for -- and three against -- New York winning the East

Nearly halfway through the season, do the Knicks look any closer to reaching the Finals for the first time in 26 years? ... Continue Reading

Don't be surprised if ... Kon Knueppel leads the league in 3s made

Eric Karabell forecasts what to expect from notable players such as Kon Knueppel, Trae Young, Jalen Johnson and more. ... Continue Reading

Meet 'Dillon the villain': The NBA's biggest antagonist beloved by teammates

Dillon Brooks felt unwanted in Memphis, but was beloved in Houston and has the Suns overachieving this season. ... Continue Reading

Harden: Surging Clips 'can come all the way back'

James Harden voiced his belief that the Clippers can climb from an early-season hole into playoff contention and dismissed the idea that the struggles would drive him away. ... Continue Reading

Knicks' Brunson ruled out after spraining ankle

Knicks star Jalen Brunson played just five minutes Wednesday against the Kings before an ankle injury in the first quarter ended his night early. ... Continue Reading

Young (MCL, quad) still out through All-Star break

New Washington Wizards star Trae Young is still recovering from MCL and quad injuries on his right leg and will be reevaluated after the mid-February All-Star break, coach Brian Keefe said Wednesday. ... Continue Reading

Jazz's Sensabaugh nets NBA-high 21 in 1st qtr.

Jazz forward Brice Sensabaugh scored 21 points off the bench in the first quarter of a 128-126 loss to the Chicago Bulls on Wednesday night, the most by an NBA reserve in the opening period in the play-by-play era (since 1997-98). ... Continue Reading

Cavs' Garland injures foot, doubtful for Friday

Cavaliers guard Darius Garland exited Wednesday night's game at the 76ers because of a right foot injury and did not return. Also leaving early with injuries were Cleveland's Sam Merrill (hand) and Philadelphia's Dominick Barlow (back bruise). ... Continue Reading

🐝 Latest buzz: League-wide updates, trades, intel

Catch up on the latest buzz, trade alerts and league intel from our ESPN NBA insiders. ... Continue Reading

Hornets to retire Dell Curry's No. 30 in March

Charlotte Hornets great Dell Curry, father of guards Stephen and Seth Curry, is having his jersey retired in March. ... Continue Reading

Morant on possible Grizzlies exit: 'Live with it'

Ja Morant says he has to "live with it" over the possibility of the Grizzlies seeking to trade him. He also told reporters he will "hopefully" play in a pair of games in Europe this week but has already been ruled out for the first contest in Berlin. ... Continue Reading

LeBron separates himself from agent's Reaves take

LeBron James cleared the air following the Lakers' 141-116 win over the Hawks on Tuesday, separating himself from the opinion of his agent, Rich Paul of Klutch Sports, who said that L.A. should trade away fan favorite Austin Reaves. ... Continue Reading

Cavs' Garland exits win vs. 76ers with foot injury

Cavaliers guard Darius Garland exited Wednesday night's game at the 76ers with a right foot injury and did not return. Also leaving early with injuries were Cleveland's Sam Merrill (hand) and Philadelphia's Dominick Barlow (back contusion). ... Continue Reading

Grizzlies' Edey (ankle) to miss another 6 weeks

Memphis Grizzlies center Zach Edey will miss another six weeks to recover from a stress reaction in his left ankle that has sidelined him since Dec. 7, the team announced Wednesday. ... Continue Reading