What better way to kick off the week in the NBA than a few contenders facing off on Monday before a standalone NBA Cup Championship game on Tuesday. Monday’s ac

The Spurs and Knicks are squaring off in the NBA Cup championship game. Could this be a preview of the NBA Finals?

TEAMS WITH THREE GAMES: Atlanta Hawks, Boston Celtics, Chicago Bulls, Dallas Mavericks, Denver Nuggets, Detroit Pistons, Los Angeles Clippers, Memphis Grizzlies, Minnesota Timberwolves, New York Knicks, Sacramento Kings, San Antonio Spurs, Utah Jazz, Washington Wizards

Monday unofficially starts the NBA trade season, as it's the first day that a lot of players who signed new contracts this offseason become trade-eligible. There are some exceptions, such as P.J. Washington, who can't be traded until the offseason, but teams that need to match salary now have nearly every option at their disposal.

The following players averaged the most fantasy points per game last week (one-game minimum): Irrespective of circumstances and scheduling quirks, it’s usually a safe bet to count on Jokić slotting into one of the top two or three spots in the rankings each week.

The Los Angeles Lakers have already reached out to a fellow Western Conference team in the hopes of trading for a two-way wing.

NBA trade season has dawned, and the Los Angeles Lakers should be more than willing to be an active participant within it.

The 2026 NBA playoffs will begin on April 18. The 2025-26 regular season wraps up on April 12, giving teams a short break before the postseason tips off. The Play-In Tournament, introduced in 2021 to keep more teams competitive and reduce tanking, determines the final two playoff spots in each conference.

Dec. 15 is a holiday for many NBA fans as trade restrictions are lifted for many of the offseason’s free-agent acquisitions.

“He’s smart, man,” said Orlando guard Jalen Suggs, one of the better point-of-attack defenders in the NBA. “He’s got good pace, and he’s really smart. He doesn’t really get too bored with the game. He doesn’t get too bored keeping it simple. He challenges you every possession.