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Jimmy Butler goes down with a knee injury and is helped off the court

Sources: Warriors' Butler tears ACL, ending season
Jimmy Butler had to be helped from the Warriors' win against the Heat after landing awkwardly.

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AROUND THE LEAGUE
Thunder's slide weakening repeat bid? Clippers in the play-in? Debating four midseason trends
ESPN analysts Zach Kram and Kevin Pelton break down the league's biggest storylines from leading challengers to surprise contenders.

Midseason grades: Expectations exceeded, short-lived runs and what to watch
Kevin Pelton gives a grade for all 30 teams halfway through the season. Which teams exceeded expectations?


MORE THAN JUST RIVALS
The Knicks, Nets and a crosstown friendship nearly two decades in the making
In 2009, Mike Brown met Jordi Fernandez and got him an internship with the Cavaliers. Seventeen years later, their relationship runs far deeper just than New York City basketball rivals.


WHO MADE THE CUT?
NBA All-Star rosters: Starters, snubs and biggest questions
The 2026 NBA All-Star starters are set. Who was the biggest surprise or snub? Which superstar duo are we most excited to see? Experts break it down.


HIGHS AND LOWS OF BASKETBALL
Victor Wembanyama drops 33 points, hits seven 3s in Spurs' win

Jaylen Brown misses potential winner at the buzzer


NBA SCOREBOARD

MONDAY'S MOMENTS
VJ Edgecombe electrifies Philadelphia with a big slam

Knicks booed off the court at halftime


MOVES IN THE MAKING?
DEADLINE: FEB. 5
10 NBA teams that could swing trade season's final 20 days
Tim Bontemps and Brian Windhorst have the latest intel on 10 teams with major deadline decisions.

Potential trade targets to watch for 28 teams
With the trade deadline looming, we evaluated the players most likely to get dealt.

Meet 'Dillon the villain': The NBA's biggest antagonist beloved by teammates

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- Porzingis, Risacher to miss at least another week
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