That said, not all hope is lost for Kansas in 2025. Zeke Mayo, who’s a pure scorer with decent defensive ability and leadership, could still make a run at a second-round pick. His basketball IQ and skill set are there, so it’s possible he could turn some heads by the end of the season.

With the way the Toronto Raptors have been playing in December, some fans may already be writing their holiday wish lists for next season.

With the league giving so much power to the players in terms of their desired landing spots and roles, this tends to be the result. Some aren't fans of this but in the end, it keeps the players happy to perform well on the biggest stages.

The Los Angeles Lakers are "open" to using their tradable first-round picks in a potential deal this winter, according to ESPN's Shams Charania. The

The Lakers may not be all that reluctant to give up first-round draft picks in a trade, as long as the players they receive meet one requirement.

Los Angeles Lakers trade rumors suggest the team is unlikely to pursue a third star before the February 6 deadline.

Many within the NBA reportedly view the Houston Rockets as the top candidate to make the next major trade for a star player. According to ESPN's Tim

Trade season is rapidly approaching in the NBA. It unofficially began on Dec. 15, when a majority of the league becomes trade eligible after signing contracts in the summer.