CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Anthony Davis had 42 points and 23 rebounds, and the Los Angeles Lakers used a huge first quarter from the All-Star center to build a 23-point lead before beating the Charlotte Hornets 112-107 on Monday night for their fourth straight win.

Multiple teams have made bets of some size that Phoenix will be terrible between 2026 and 2031. And those bets may pay off.

As Jimmy Butler's future in Miami grows more uncertain, Zach Harper explains why NBA trades are so complex these days.

You know the person that keeps rebuying into the poker game? The one everyone knows has zero chance of leaving with any money? That sure feels like the Suns right now.

The Phoenix Suns and Utah Jazz have agreed to a trade that will see the Suns exchange an unprotected 2031 first-round pick for three first-round picks from the Jazz, according to ESPN insider Shams Charania.

CJ McCollum scored six of his 45 points in overtime and the host New Orleans Pelicans set a franchise record by overcoming a 25-point deficit in defeating the Utah Jazz 123-119 on Monday night.

During Week 13, the Blazers will play four games, beginning with the Heat on Tuesday. With Mark Williams firmly entrenched as Charlotte’s starting center, Richards needed a move to have a chance of establishing his fantasy ceiling.

The only first-round pick the Cavs can trade is in 2031. That leaves them with few future assets that can be moved for a big swing. Jaylon Tyson is the only young player on the roster who could conceivably be moved and have value as a young prospect for other teams.

It's January, and it's not clear the Suns or anyone else have those answers. Maybe help comes from disgruntled Miami Heat star Jimmy Butler, who was suspended once again Wednesday for two games after missing a team flight.

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Eason is an ideal streaming option for Wednesday, especially for fantasy managers in deeper leagues. He has scored at least 25 fantasy points in three straight games, and while he's not a dynamic scorer, Eason consistently contributes with rebounds, assists and steals.

Brooklyn is looking to stop its 8-game home skid with a win against Phoenix. The teams match up Wednesday for the first time this season.