One of those is the defending champion Boston Celtics, who — at full health — dropped a disappointing game Wednesday night against a Toronto Raptors team that entered the night with only nine victories. Boston still has elite talent, but it has one glaring issue it seemingly can’t shed.

Will the trade deadline turn fortunes around? Will mid-market teams continue to rise? Bold predictions for the second half of the NBA season.

The latest development is that, according to NBA insider Chris Haynes, the Heat failed to pay Butler for a period during the summer.

Jimmy Butler could potentially add another seven figures to his career earnings if the Phoenix Suns acquire him via a trade with Miami Heat.

The defending NBA Champions are back in action on Friday, Jan. 17 when the Boston Celtics host the Orlando Magic at TD Garden in Boston.

Uncasville, Connecticut, USA; Indiana Fever forward Aliyah Boston (7) drives to the basket during the first half against the Connecticut Sun during game two of the first round of the 2024 WNBA Playoffs at Mohegan Sun Arena.

The Utah Jazz and Phoenix Suns made a draft-pick trade that could be the first step in Jimmy Butler getting what he wants.

Jimmy Butler and the Miami Heat appear increasingly determined to part ways. We know where he wants to end up, but these teams just would not make sense.

Our NBA insider shares the latest intel on growing frustration in Los Angeles and the ever-developing Jimmy Butler situation.

Multiple teams have made bets of some size that Phoenix will be terrible between 2026 and 2031. And those bets may pay off.

While the 41-game mark is the official halfway point of the NBA season, the true midway mark is the trade deadline. So, with the deadline two weeks away, Zulfi Sheikh gives you the buyers, sellers and bystanders to keep an eye on.