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James Harden (24), Norman Powell (23) and Ivica Zubac (25) all scored 20+ points in the loss, snapping LA’s two-game win streak. Kawhi Leonard played a season-high 28 minutes and finished with 17 points, 5 rebounds, 2 assists, 2 steals and a block.

The NBA world was hit with a bombshell yesterday, as according to ESPN's Shams Charania, the Sacramento Kings have officially opened up trade talks regarding star point guard De'Aaron Fox. The 27-year-old is averaging 25.2 points, 5.0 rebounds, 6.2 assists, and 1.5 steals per game.

Kawhi Leonard is back, and even though he's still rounding into form, his return has been transformative for the Los Angeles Clippers. It's been a small sample size, but early signs indicate the presence of the two-time Finals MVP entrenches the team among the Western Conference elites.

The Brooklyn Nets' January finale couldn't have gone any better. They ended a seven-game losing streak, earning a win for the first time in over two weeks. Their 104-83 victory over the Charlotte Hornets was just the second double-digit success since late November and the largest margin of victory since February of last year.

For a team that has struggled internally on defense for the better part of most of the year, the Knicks' strong performance shows that the team is improving when it matters most. The victory is New York's fifth straight and sixth victory in their last seven tries.

The NBA trade deadline is a week away and rumors continue to swirl. Jimmy Butler's situation with the Miami Heat remains ongoing. De'Aaron Fox is the latest big name involved in speculation. There are several teams expected to be interested in acquiring Fox from the Sacramento

De'Aaron Fox is the new name on the market after sending signals he doesn't want to commit long-term to the Kings. Meanwhile, Jimmy Butler remains suspended as the Heat decide his future.

The Nets have been mentioned as a potential suitor for Kings star De'Aaron Fox as trade rumors swirl before the deadline.

The Nets can’t catch a break. They suffered their seventh straight loss on Monday, and to worsen matters, there’s a good chance they just lost one of their top young forwards for an extended stretch.

Nets forward Cameron Johnson will likely miss the team's two-game road trip in Charlotte on Wednesday and Houston on Saturday,