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The art of the big deal: Some blockbuster trades that shaped the NBA

The art of the big deal: Some blockbuster trades that shaped the NBA

Babe Ruth got traded. Wayne Gretzky got traded. Diego Maradona got transferred, which is just a fancy way of saying traded for money instead of for another player. Blockbusters happen.

Indiana takes on Utah, looks for 7th straight road win

Indiana Pacers (27-20, fourth in the Eastern Conference) vs. Utah Jazz (11-36, 15th in the Western Conference) Salt Lake City; Monday, 9 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Indiana will try to keep its six-game road win streak intact when the Pacers take on Utah.

Charlotte faces Washington, aims to break 4-game skid

Washington Wizards (7-41, 15th in the Eastern Conference) vs. Charlotte Hornets (12-34, 14th in the Eastern Conference) Charlotte, North Carolina; Monday, 7 p.m.

New York and Houston to meet for cross-conference game

Houston Rockets (32-16, second in the Western Conference) vs. New York Knicks (32-17, third in the Eastern Conference) New York; Monday, 7:30 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: The Houston Rockets take on the New York Knicks in non-conference play.

Orlando faces Golden State on 3-game skid

Orlando Magic (24-26, eighth in the Eastern Conference) vs. Golden State Warriors (24-24, 11th in the Western Conference) San Francisco; Monday, 10 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Orlando comes into the matchup with Golden State after losing three in a row.

New Orleans visits Denver after Murphy's 40-point game

New Orleans Pelicans (12-37, 14th in the Western Conference) vs. Denver Nuggets (30-19, fourth in the Western Conference) Denver; Monday, 9 p.m.

Sabonis, Kings to visit Edwards, Timberwolves

Sacramento Kings (24-24, 10th in the Western Conference) vs. Minnesota Timberwolves (27-22, seventh in the Western Conference) Minneapolis; Monday, 8 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Minnesota hosts Sacramento in a matchup of Western Conference teams.

Portland plays Phoenix, aims for 4th straight home win

Phoenix Suns (25-23, ninth in the Western Conference) vs. Portland Trail Blazers (20-29, 13th in the Western Conference) Portland, Oregon; Monday, 10 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Portland hosts Phoenix trying to prolong its three-game home winning streak.
Luka Doncic to the Lakers, Anthony Davis to the Mavs in blockbuster trade, AP source says

Luka Doncic to the Lakers, Anthony Davis to the Mavs in blockbuster trade, AP source says

Luka Doncic is being traded by the reigning Western Conference champion Dallas Mavericks to the Los Angeles Lakers for Anthony Davis, a person with knowledge of the agreement said early Sunday.
LeBron James has a triple-double and another win at Madison Square Garden as Lakers beat Knicks

LeBron James has a triple-double and another win at Madison Square Garden as Lakers beat Knicks

NEW YORK (AP) — LeBron James had 33 points, 12 assists and 11 rebounds in his 10th triple-double of the season, enjoying another memorable night at Madison Square Garden and leading the Los Angeles Lakers to a 128-112 victory over the New York Knicks
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