The Suns are showing interest in Hawks sharpshooter Bogdan Bogdanovic as trade speculation surrounding Jusuf Nurkic grows.

Though the strength of schedule over this span hasn’t necessarily been impressive, Phoenix has been better recently, winning nine of its last 13 games. So, as the team continues its pursuit of Jimmy Butler, the Suns (24-22) are moving their way up the standings.

The Atlanta Hawks have been one of the teams who may have exceeded expectations halfway through the season. So far, they’ve been able to beat the Cleveland Cavaliers and Boston Celtics twice, and also have wins against the New York Knicks and Milwaukee Bucks.

The Phoenix Suns have four bigs on the roster, including newly acquired 7-footer Nick Richards. Nurkic was moved to the bench earlier this month.

Kevin Durant made his return to his hometown in the Suns win against the Wizards on Thursday and rejoiced in it.

In each of the last three games, the Raptors have, at times, outclassed their opponents. The Wizards, New Orleans Pelicans and undermanned Atlanta Hawks are not good, but the idea that these Raptors could dominate any team for a prolonged stretch would have been unimaginable in the season’s first two-and-a-half months.

The Washington Wizards will be well represented in this year's Rising Stars Challenge. According to ESPN insider Shams Charania, Wizards rookies Bub Carrington

The NBA All-Star Game is set to take place next month, and there may be a representative from the Washington Wizards. The league released another update on All-

Copyright 2025 The Associated Press. All Rights Reserved. Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James makes a layup against the Washington Wizards during the first half ...

The Toronto Raptors improve to .500 in the month of January. For the second time in three days, the Toronto Raptors (13-32) defeated the Atlanta Hawks (22-23) 117-94 at State Farm Arena Saturday night.

Suns center Jusuf Nurkic said he has no relationship with coach Mike Budenholzer prior to Saturday's game versus the Washington Wizards.

The streaking Toronto Raptors will be shorthanded as they look for their fifth straight win on Wednesday night. Gradey Dick (illness) and Kelly Olynyk (right calf soreness) have both been ruled out for Wednesday's game against the Washington Wizards,