Headed toward his first All-Star berth next month, Evan Mobley is atop our Most Improved Player ladder. Who rounds out the top five?

Even in a historically poor year for the incoming class, it may be too late for Kel’el Ware to campaign for this season’s NBA Rookie of the Year award. Regardless, Ware is drawing rave reviews from Miami Heat teammates and coaches as he continues adjusting to the pros.

That’s because Heat coach Erik Spoelstra played three-time NBA All-Star center Bam Adebayo and rookie center Kel’el Ware together for an extended stretch for the first time during Sunday’s 128-107 home win over the San Antonio Spurs ... and the double-big combination looked better than anybody could have imagined.

Quinn Allen's best NBA picks and lineup for playing DraftKings' NBA Pick6 on January 15, featuring Ja Morant odds, Victor Wembanyama odds, and LeBron James odds.

NBA MLK Day Games 2025: Schedule, where to watch, and more Victor Wembanyama did what he could to avoid the embarrassment for San Antonio, and finished with 21 points and 10 rebounds on 8-of-18 ...

The Jimmy Butler saga continues to loom over the Miami Heat, creating some tense and uncomfortable moments for all parties involved. But Heat veteran Kevin Love is using social media to bring a welcomed element to what has become a difficult and complex situation. Levity.

Spurs: PG Chris Paul (6-0, 20th year), SG Devin Vassell (6-5, 5th), SF Stephon Castle (6-6, 1st), PF Harrison Barnes (6-8, 13th), C Victor Wembanyama (7-3, 2nd). Heat: PG Tyler Herro (6-5 ...

Miami will look to break its three-game home skid when the Heat face San Antonio. Sunday's matchup is the first this season between the squads.

The Cavs have players vying for several key awards, including MVP, Sixth Man, Clutch, Defensive Player, Most Improved and Coach of the Year.

While the NBA and its fans are focused on the upcoming trade deadline, the games keep coming — and the best keep separating themselves from the rest. 1. Oklahoma City Thunder (35-7, Last Week No. 2).

There are more than 24 players with strong All-Star cases this year, and here is who we think will make it and who will get snubbed.