The teams that placed higher in the power rankings were the Sacramento Kings, Los Angeles Clippers, Milwaukee Bucks, New York Knicks, Denver Nuggets, Memphis Grizzlies, Houston Rockets, Boston Celtics, Cleveland Cavaliers and Oklahoma City Thunder.

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Lu Dort was ejected for his hit on Daniel Gafford in the third quarter during Thursday's game between the Thunder and Mavericks.

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Jimmy Butler says he doesn't want to play in Memphis but trading for him still might be worth the risk for the Grizzlies.

As the Golden State Warriors have been connected to Jimmy Butler and trade rumors for the longest time, there seems to be some clarity in their possible pursuit. While former players such as Shaquille O'Neal want to see the Warriors trade for Butler,

Jimmy Butler is suspended by the Miami Heat for the second time in three weeks, a move that adds to the possibility he has played his final game for the franchise.

The Philadelphia 76ers rank near the bottom of the power rankings while the Detroit Pistons are surging in the East.

One man who played on some dynastic Lakers teams of the past feels the current Lakers can end up with a high seed in the Western Conference.

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander erupted for a career-high 54 points as the Oklahoma City Thunder overpowered the Utah Jazz 123-114 on Wednesday.

Welcome to the world of jersey numbers, a cultural phenomenon for some and a spiritual reminder for others. To an NBA player, selecting the particular numeral that will be attached to their uniform and overall likeness can be an inexact science.