Though the strength of schedule over this span hasn’t necessarily been impressive, Phoenix has been better recently, winning nine of its last 13 games. So, as the team continues its pursuit of Jimmy Butler, the Suns (24-22) are moving their way up the standings.

As the trade deadline approaches, the Atlanta Hawks may want to make some moves to improve their team in the second half of the season.

The Phoenix Suns have four bigs on the roster, including newly acquired 7-footer Nick Richards. Nurkic was moved to the bench earlier this month.

In each of the last three games, the Raptors have, at times, outclassed their opponents. The Wizards, New Orleans Pelicans and undermanned Atlanta Hawks are not good, but the idea that these Raptors could dominate any team for a prolonged stretch would have been unimaginable in the season’s first two-and-a-half months.

Kevin Durant made his return to his hometown in the Suns win against the Wizards on Thursday and rejoiced in it.

The Hawks announced they will simulcast two more games this season on local channels. As a part of their partnership with Atlanta News First (WANF), Peachtree Sports Network (PSN) and FanDuel Sports Network, the Hawks’ matchups Feb. 8 and March 8 against the Wizards and Pacers will be simulcast on those channels.

Toronto has now won five straight games. After the game, they had a short, two-word message on X. "Anotha' one," the Raptors shared. Three of the Raptors' last five games -- all being wins -- have come on the road. They are truly finding their stride to a certain extent, and it'll be interesting to see the club's trade deadline approach.

The NBA All-Star Game is set to take place next month, and there may be a representative from the Washington Wizards. The league released another update on All-

Klay Thompson drained seven 3-pointers in the first quarter on the way to a game-high 23 points and the Dallas Mavericks handed the visiting Washington Wizards a 14th straight loss with a 130-108 blowout on Monday.

After losing to the Atlanta Hawks on Tuesday night, the Phoenix Suns are back under .500 on the season heading into Thursday night’s matchup with the Washington

The streaking Toronto Raptors will be shorthanded as they look for their fifth straight win on Wednesday night. Gradey Dick (illness) and Kelly Olynyk (right calf soreness) have both been ruled out for Wednesday's game against the Washington Wizards,

The Phoenix Suns (19-20) play the second of their five-game road trip at the Washington Wizards (6-32) on Thursday.