1. Clippers Host Bucks in nightcap. Los Angeles has been climbing up the standings over the last two months, posting an 11-7 record across their last 18 games. Milwaukee has been just as good, amassing a 23-9 record since a disastrous 2-8 start.

In a new trade idea, the Bulls do part with Ball for a former NBA champion. The deal would be between Chicago and the Los Angeles Clippers, sending Ball back to Los Angeles. Using the Spotrac trade machine and abiding by the CBA restrictions in place, here is what a deal could look like:

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Adam Silver and the NBA see an opportunity — and a lot of dollar signs — in starting their own league in Europe. In Paris for a couple of games between Victor Wembanyama’s Spurs and the Pacers, NBA Commissioner Silver again confirmed the league is looking into expanding its footprint on the European continent.

It's no secret the Phoenix Suns and Miami Heat are trying to strike a deal that involves superstar forward Jimmy Butler ahead of the NBA's Feb. 6 trade deadline. However, there's several obstacles in the way.

A.J. Dybantsa, the potential No. 1 pick in the 2026 NBA draft, told ESPN he hopes to play alongside Victor Wembanyama for the Spurs.

NBA commissioner Adam Silver told reporters on Thursday in Paris that the league has been exploring whether starting a league in Europe is a commercially viable option. Silver clarified that no such agreement is in place;

Scottie Barnes had 24 points and 11 rebounds and the Toronto Raptors swept a two-game set in Atlanta for their season-high third straight victory, beating the Hawks 117-94 on Saturday night. RJ Barrett and Chris Boucher added 23 points each for Toronto.

After becoming a second-round pick back in 2019, former Maryland basketball star Bruno Fernando has signed a new basketball deal -- but in a different setting.