he NBA trade deadline is just days away. Already this season, a handful of deals have taken place (which you can keep track of here). As we close in on the official trade deadline (Feb. 7, 3 p.m. ET), talks of other deals will continue.
Keep up with the latest rumblings around the NBA -- and the latest deals that have been agreed to -- as deadline day approaches.
The Dallas Mavericks likely won't see Kristaps Porzingis on the court for a game this season. However, he was a part of practice on Monday, just days after the team acquired him from the New York Knicks in a blockbuster trade.
Porzingis was traded to the Mavs on Thursday, but per reports is not expected to suit up as he recovers from the ACL injury he suffered more than a year ago. On Monday, videos circulated of Porzingis getting up some free throws at practice (as part of a grouping with Dirk Nowitzki and Harrison Barnes).
The Golden State Warriors suffocated the Los Angeles Lakers in a thrilling 115-101 battle. It went as back and forth as a 14 point blowout can be, as the short-handed Purple-and-Gold fought bravely despite lacking LeBron James and Lonzo Ball.
The Los Angeles Lakers and New Orleans Pelicans are expected to open trade talks on Anthony Davis this week.
The Lakers sent five offers to the Pelicans on Wednesday. One of the options offered Lonzo Ball, Kyle Kuzma, Brandon Ingram, Ivica Zubac and a first-round pick, multiple sources said.
The Lakers reportedly gave the Pelicans their choice of two of Lonzo Ball, Kyle Kuzma, Brandon Ingram and Ivica Zubac, while also throwing Rajon Rondo, Michael Beasley and a first round pick into their offer for Anthony Davis.
Luke Walton had an "emotionally-charged verbal exchange" with veteran team members of the Los Angeles Lakers following their 115-101 loss to the Golden State Warriors.
Walton was preaching the importance of teamwork after the loss when he was reportedly challenged by several veterans, including Lance Stephenson, Michael Beasley, and Javale McGee (later reports claimed that the argument involved Beasley, McGee, and Josh Hart).
The New York Knicks have traded Kristaps Porzingis to the Dallas Mavericks, according to ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski. The deal, according to the New York Times’ Marc Stein, will send Dennis Smith Jr., DeAndre Jordan and Wesley Matthews to New York, and Porzingis, Courtney Lee, Tim Hardaway Jr., and two future first-round picks to the Mavericks.
LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers have 30 games to sneak into the postseason. Despite a crucial win against the LA Clippers on Thursday, the Lakers would miss the cut if the season ended today.
James hasn't missed the playoffs since George W. Bush was president. It seems crazy that we are even discussing the fact that he might not be playing in late April. But if the past week has taught us anything, it's that the NBA is a crazy place right now.
On the strength of Starter Terry Rozier and the Jays, the Boston Celtics defeated the Charlotte Hornets 126-94. Jaylen Brown and Jayson Tatum took turns grilling the Hornets early, and Al Horford (14 points, 7 rebounds & 5 assists) paced the team with a balanced effort on both ends for the Celtics to improve to 32-19.
