Examining these teams and their prospects, it’s hard to ignore that neither one is quite there yet. Portland has an abundance of young talent but lacks a true star player, a hanger upon which to pin the cloth. The Suns are a mishmash, caught between matured players and prospects, lacking in the latter, particularly.

The Miami Heat have been linked to a potential blockbuster move that could reshape their frontcourt and boost their playoff hopes.

It’s been nearly nine months since Nico Harrison pulled the trigger on a trade to cut ties with Luka Doncic. Two games into the 2025-2026 NBA season, Harrison i