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NBA trade outlooks for all 30 teams: Big questions, tradable picks and apron updates
What trade decisions face the league's contending, middling and lottery-bound franchises? Bobby Marks examines all 30 teams' deadline outlooks.
All-Trade Buzz team: 10 players scouts and execs are watching
Examining 10 players league scouts and executives are watching closely as the trade deadline nears.
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NBA teams want to trade for Jimmy Butler. They'll need to get creative
Pondering a trade for Jimmy Butler? Here's how six teams can navigate their way to a blockbuster for Miami's All-Star forward.
NBA SCOREBOARD
WHO'S THE EARLY MVP FAVORITE?
Where is the NBA MVP race headed? We asked 100 NBA insiders
Who has the early edge in the MVP race? Tim Bontemps takes the pulse of the league with a vote that mimics the official ballot.
Inside the race for NBA MVP
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AJ Dybantsa chooses BYU to help prepare for NBA
The projected 2026 No. 1 draft pick talks about the NBA experience of BYU coach Kevin Young, his relationship with his family and more.
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NBA stars share their excitement to play on Main Street in Disney World
FANTASY BASKETBALL
Risers and fallers: Is it time to trade Jimmy Butler?
Which fantasy basketball players are on the rise and which others are trending down? Steve Alexander highlights the names to know.
SPORTS BETTING
2024-25 NBA MVP betting odds: Jokic leads the way
Futures odds for the 2024-25 NBA MVP award, featuring stars like Nikola Jokic, Luka Doncic and Jalen Brunson.
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NBA Power Rankings: Where all 30 teams stack up
Our NBA insiders break down this week's Power Rankings for all 30 teams as we enter this holiday season.
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- Wall tries broadcasting, still hopes for NBA return
- Depleted Magic storm back, hold Heat to 8 in 4th
- Tatum echoes Bird with 40-point triple-double
- Suns' Booker out two games with groin soreness
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NBA trade deadline: Big questions, needs, targets for 30 teams
What trade decisions face the league's contending, middling and lottery-bound franchises? Bobby Marks examines all 30 teams' deadline outlooks.
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NBA trade deadline 2025: 10 players to watch until Feb. 6
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