The Nuggets, Lakers, and Warriors are all interested in a Jonas Valanciunas trade, but the Wizards won't deal him for peanuts.

A new NBA rumor claims a three-time All-Star would welcome a trade to either the Los Angeles Lakers or Denver Nuggets before the deadline.

NBA games are scheduled to return to wildfire-ravaged Los Angeles on Monday night, with the Clippers planning to resume their schedule when they play host to the Miami Heat and the Lakers set to host Victor Wembanyama and the San Antonio Spurs.

Rui Hachimura scored 23 points and Anthony Davis had 22 points and 11 rebounds as the Los Angeles Lakers snapped a three-game skid with a 117-108 victory over the Miami Heat on Wednesday night.

While he finished the game, Brooklyn ruled him out for Wednesday's Los Angeles Clippers matchup. With Cam Thomas, Ben Simmons and D'Angelo Russell also sidelined, the Nets' offense reached historic lows during a 126-67 defeat, the worst in franchise history.

Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James turned 40-years-old before the start of the new year but remains productive in his 21st season in the NBA.

According to NBA insider John Gambadoro, Bradley Beal would waive his no-trade clause to join the Los Angeles Clippers, Miami Heat, Los Angeles Lakers

The Miami Heat are 1.83 money line favorites on Bet365, which lists the Denver Nuggets at 2.00. Over 225.5 is at 1.86 on Betway, with the under at 1.71. Miami is 1.781 to win with the (+1) handicap on 1XBET, which prices the Nuggets to overcome the (-2.5) handicap at 2.304. Read more here.

The Los Angeles Clippers could salvage the years they have left with Kawhi Leonard and James Harden at their helm by adding a third star from the Phoenix Suns to their team this winter.

With the NBA MVP race heating up, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and Nikola Jokić are leading the list, followed by Giannis Antetokounmpo and Karl-Anthony To