After outdoing expectations through the first half of the season, the Detroit Pistons find themselves in an interesting position. Currently sitting in sixth pla

Despite leading all Eastern Conference guards in scoring and finishing a top the fan votes Ball won't be a starter in this season's All-Star game.

The starters for the Eastern Conference were announced as guard Jalen Brunson of the New York Knicks, guard Donovan Mitchell of the Cleveland Cavaliers, center Karl-Anthony Towns of the Knicks, forward Giannis Antetokounmpo of the Milwaukee Bucks, and forward Jayson Tatum of the Boston Celtics.

With arguments that the Thunder should or should not make a move as the trade deadline, a new name has emerged as a potential trade candidate.

James L. Edwards III, Fred Katz and Jay King analyze the Eastern Conference at the halfway point of the season.

PHOENIX -- With their well-known interest in Jimmy Butler, the Phoenix Suns could reportedly pursue another Eastern Conference star ahead of the Feb. 6 trade deadline. NBA insider Jake Fischer of The Stein Line reported Friday that the Suns could develop interest in Chicago Bulls guard Zach LaVine:

NBA announced the Eastern Conference starters for the 2025 All-Star Game, happening in San Francisco Feb. 16. Who made the cut?

If you specifically peek into the Eastern Conference, comprised of the teams in the Atlantic and Metropolitan divisions, the space is tight, crowded, and can be unforgiving at any moment.

There are still a few other teams that the three-time NBA All-Star Beal, 31, would reportedly approve a trade to. But with the Bucks apparently out of the running, it appears much likelier now that Beal (and also by extension Butler) might just be staying put through the Feb. 6 trade deadline.

The struggling Pittsburgh Penguins look to regain their scoring touch when they visit the San Jose Sharks on Monday.

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Houston had a nail-biter against Cleveland, but an incredible offensive performance lifts the Rockets over the best team in the Eastern Conference.