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Baylor lands former NBA draft pick James Nnaji, a major front-court addition who gives the Bears much-needed size, depth, and a new dominant look.
Giannis Antetokounmpo, Anthony Davis and Trae Young lead the list of NBA players who could be traded before the league's trade deadline this season.
With the NBA's trade window open for business, which teams are the most likely to deal players in or out before the deadline in February?
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NBA scouts and executives name two players who could help Lakers
As far as the Los Angeles Lakers are concerned, it is well-known that they would love to acquire Herbert Jones of the New Orleans Pelicans and/or the Sacramento Kings ' Keon Ellis. It doesn't appear that either team is very eager to move either player right now, but plenty can change between now and the beginning of February.
In the East, the New York Knicks are riding their NBA Cup championship, surging to second in the East. However, the rest of the conference remains in flux as the other eight teams besides the Knicks and Pistons remain within 1.
New York Knicks guard Jalen Brunson and Memphis Grizzlies forward-center Jaren Jackson Jr. have been named the NBA Players of the Week for Week 9 of the 2025-26 season. NBA Players of the Week for Week 9.
Unless you’ve been under a rock, you probably know that the Thunder are leading the NBA with a 26-3 record this season. They have dominated teams with a plus-16.1 point differential, and Shai Gilgeous-Alexander is playing like an MVP again. While that makes them a tempting team to bet on, the value isn’t really there.
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Knicks’ biggest trade-deadline need isn’t what most people think
So many believe the Knicks will wind up acquiring another ball-handler or big man at the trade deadline. In reality, they need another wing.