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A week before the NBA's trade deadline, USA TODAY Sports looks at where teams stand and their chances of winning the title:

The Denver Nuggets have a problem when it comes to hanging on to a center that can confidently backup Nikola Jokic.

Young players under 25 are revolutionizing the NBA with talent, energy and boldness. These future champions are already making a difference, taking basketball to new heights. Check out who the best are.

Almost every team gets involved with NBA trade deadline deals in the modern era. So, what trades should each team make?

During his time suiting up for the Celtics, Davis wore only jersey No. 11 and put up 7.6 points and 4.1 rebounds per game.

Oklahoma City visits Golden State for a Western Conference matchup Wednesday. The teams play Wednesday for the first time this season.

Orlando comes into a matchup against Portland after losing four road games in a row. Thursday's meeting is the first of the season between the two squads.

De'Aaron Fox's addition to the rumor mill could make this NBA trade season a lot more exciting. The 27-year-old point guard is averaging 25.2 points and

Los Angeles Lakers rookie Dalton Knecht was named to the player pool for the 2025 Rising Stars Challenge during All-Star Weekend.

If a team is  somewhere in the middle, it better have a clear direction because floundering around play-in territory is the NBA’s version of purgatory.

Milwaukee Bucks' Damian Lillard tries to get past Portland Trail Blazers' Deandre Ayton during the first half of an NBA basketball game Saturday, Jan. 4, 2025, in Milwaukee. (AP Photo/Morry Gash) AP AP