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Even though a Bradley Beal trade seems imminent at this point, let’s pump the breaks and think about him keeping this intermittent role on the bench at least for the remainder of this season.

The Oklahoma City Thunder and Cleveland Cavaliers square off tonight in a meeting between the best teams from each conference, and it should absolutely be considered a potential NBA Finals preview. Forget everything you thought you knew coming into the season,

The Phoenix Suns (15-18) play the second of their three-game road trip at the Philadelphia 76ers (14-19) on Monday.

Back in late November, Charles Barkley said the Phoenix Suns were the “second-best team” in the Western Conference behind the Oklahoma City Thunder while debating with Shaquille O’Neal. Barkley enters the New Year with a different take on his Suns.

Recently, Stephen A. Smith took to ESPN to give a harsh criticism of Phoenix, as well as some friendly advice on why he thinks they should pursue Jimmy Butler via trade.

Five-time NBA Champion Derek Fisher recently revealed his regrets during his time with Kevin Durant and Russell Westbrook and the OKC Thunder.

NBA fans got a massive treat — and a potential Finals preview — with the Cavaliers-Thunder showdown. Takeaways from the 10th week of the season.

During the summer they gave Isiah Hartenstein a sizable three-year, $87 million contract. And they traded former first-round pick Josh Giddey for defensive ace Alex Caruso. The moves have paid off as OKC has the top defense in the NBA and one of the league’s best records.

The Phoenix Suns are spiraling and it does not sound like the players in the locker room are enjoying the ride.

The Charlotte Hornets (7-27) are taking a quick stop at home on Tuesday to take on the Phoenix Suns (16-18) before heading out on a five-game road trip. Charlot