The Nuggets must get Nikola Jokic some help on the wing ahead of the 2025 NBA trade deadline if they want to seriously contend.

Though Butler is returning to the court as his team-issued seven-game suspension ends, his dispute with the Heat remains far from resolved.

Jimmy Butler is all set to make his return for the Miami Heat against the Denver Nuggets on Friday after serving a seven-game suspension.

In a bounce-back victory over the Pacers, the Cavs were led by Donovan Mitchell, who put the team on his back.

The Philadelphia 76ers release the latest medical update on star big man Joel Embiid before their 3-game road trip begins.

Embiid has experienced some swelling in his left knee after a workout he had on Thursday and he will be re-evaluated in 7-to-10 days which means he will also miss the Jan. 24 matchup against the Cleveland Cavaliers. One has to wonder if he will return on Jan. 25 against the Chicago Bulls, but that remains to be seen.

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The Pacers beat the NBA's best team 108-93 despite missing star guard Tyrese Haliburton. Read more at straitstimes.com.

The Indiana Pacers erased a 15-point deficit to bring Cleveland's 12-game NBA winning streak to an emphatic end on Sunday, beating the league-leading Cavaliers 108-93.

The Kings and Pacers are among two of the hottest teams in the NBA power rankings ahead of the trade deadline after their dreaded starts.

With his seven-game suspension over, Jimmy Butler returned to the Heat's starting lineup Friday night against the Nuggets and addressed his future plans with a short statement: "I'm back."