The Timberwolves have given us plenty of reasons to believe they'll contend for an NBA championship and some reasons to doubt that optimistic outlook.
Following a rocky start to the season, the Suns are beginning to look like the title contenders many expected them to be entering the season.
The Toronto Raptors are holding one of the more publicly open fire sales in recent memory.
Per Jake Fischer of Yahoo Sports, the Mavericks have been linked in trade talks for Warriors forward Andrew Wiggins.
With Southern California QB Caleb Williams declaring for the 2024 NFL Draft and the Bears currently holding the first overall pick, Justin Fields' time in Chicago appears to be over.
On FanDuel TV's "Run It Back," NBA insider Shams Charania said the Spurs could be interested in a reunion with point guard Dejounte Murray.
Could the OG Anunoby-RJ Barrett-Immanuel Quickley deal also result in the Raptors holding on to star Pascal Siakam?
Despite several key injuries, the Cavaliers are playing their best basketball of the season behind strong play from center Jarrett Allen.
Coming off a surprise NBA Finals appearance, the Miami Heat are an improved team that remains poised to challenge for the Eastern Conference crown.
Coming off an MVP season, Joel Embiid is playing the best basketball of his career for the surging 76ers.
Dallas' Luka Doncic is playing at an MVP level, but for the Mavs to compete for a championship and convince him to stay long-term, a trade for another star is paramount.
While Chicago Bulls guard Coby White has been leading something of a resurgence in the Windy City, the organization might be wise not to get swept up in the moment.
Following a stretch of mediocre play, Packers QB Jordan Love has bounced back and thus soldified himself as Green Bay's signal-caller.
Trevor Lawrence was supposed to be the Jaguars' savior, but three seasons into his career, he remains closer to average than elite.
It would take a lot to trade for Markkanen, but the Thunder have the draft picks to entice the Jazz into making a deal.
The Suns (13-10) are eighth in the Western Conference and Beal has appeared in only four games.
The imminent return of Ja Morant may give Grizzlies fans reason for hope, but the All-Star point guard is unlikely to save the team's disappointing season.
If Matthew Stafford and Kyren Williams continue their stellar play, the Rams could be the wild-card team no NFC foe wants to see in the playoffs.
This season is already a disaster, and there is a lot of blame to go around.
The Knicks don't need to force a trade for a star, but to capture their first NBA championship since 1973, the addition of an All-Star player is essential.
The Raptors have a franchise player in Scottie Barnes, who's playing at an All-Star level. Now Toronto must do everything in its power to maximize his potential.
If they are to seriously contend for another title, the Golden State Warriors are going to have to come to grips with who they truly are at this twilight juncture.
James can't be dominant forever. The Lakers would be wise to maximize their superstar's championship window by exploring trades for a third star.
Poor quarterback play hampered the Browns again on Sunday. Now it's time for them to see what a former Super Bowl MVP can do at QB.