The Chicago Bulls lost to the short-handed Philadelphia 76ers 109-97 on Saturday night for their eighth defeat in 10 games. They fell to 8-16 at the United Center this season.

As both an intimidating paint presence on defense to pair with Davis and a floor-spacing threat for LeBron James on offense as a 42.4% corner three-point shooter, Turner would be the best possible option for the Lakers to pursue prior to the deadline.

As things stand, the Pacers are the fifth seed in the Eastern Conference with a 24-19 record. Their last 18 games have been phenomenal as they have gone 14-4 and ranked sixth in offense, fifth in defense, and fifth in net rating.

The Los Angeles Lakers could potentially target a familiar face in Chicago Bulls guard Lonzo Ball ahead of the trade deadline.

(AP Photo/Duane Burleson) Indiana Pacers guard Tyrese Haliburton (0) holds off Chicago Bulls guard Lonzo Ball (2). As he drives to the basket during the first half of an NBA basketball game in Indianapolis, Wednesday, Jan. 8, 2025. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy ...

The Dunk Contest will be part of All-Star Saturday Night, Feb. 15 at the Chase Center in San Francisco (home to the Golden State Warriors). The entire evening will be broadcast on TNT, including the 3-point contest and a reported return (and expansion) of the Stephen Curry/Sabrina Ionescu shootout.

Could Beal go to Chicago, LaVine to another team (Milwaukee?) in a five-team trade to bring Jimmy Butler to Phoenix?

Chicago Bulls Open for Business, Matas Buzelis Untouchable sportando.basketball/en/chicago-bul… - 10:24 AM Starting tonight in LA County: Bucks: Damian Lillard/Andre Jackson Jr./Taurean Prince/Giannis Antetokounmpo/Brook Lopez Clippers: James Harden/Norman Powell/Derrick Jones Jr.

We've reached the point in NBA trade season in which the distance from the deadline is no longer measured in weeks, but days. We're now 10 days out and buyers and sellers alike are starting to get their ducks in a row.

The NBA trade deadline is not until Feb. 6, but the buzz around notable players and teams is building up. Keep an eye on players such as Jimmy Butler, Zion Williamson and Zach LaVine, who'll be linked to possible trades. One team to watch is the Phoenix Suns, who have stayed busy in January, making two trades while remaining in the mix for Butler.

With the NBA All-Star game approaching, here's a look at the teams most likely to win this year's championship based on their current odds.

Welcome to Week 15 of the NBA season. Trade season is upon us. What types of moves are you expecting? The Lakers are 25-18 in the West and the No. 5 seed. Jarred Vanderbilt made his return against the Warriors and had a good defensive game with three steals.