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The Charlotte Hornets (8-27), currently struggling to find their footing this season, might be looking to shake things up at the trade deadline next month. Charlotte could explore selling at the trade deadline if it can acquire an asset that enhances the team's long-term prospects.

On Thursday, the NBA released the second returns of All-Star fan voting and the Oklahoma City Thunder currently have two players in the running to be starters for their respected positions.

The Oklahoma City Thunder head to Madison Square Garden to face the New York Knicks in a non-conference matchup. The Thunder are 30-6, at the top of the Western Conference. The Knicks are 25-13, which puts them in third in the Eastern Conference.

Eighty-four total points. Twenty-five assists on 33 field goals. Thirteen out of 16 players above 50% from the field. Ten 3-pointers on 22 attempts. More offens

Wednesday night’s game features the only NBA teams with 30 victories and MVP candidates Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and Donovan Mitchell.

The two best teams in the NBA, the West-leading Oklahoma City Thunder and East-leading Cleveland Cavaliers, face off for the first of two meetings this month on Wednesday, Jan. 8 at Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse in Cleveland.

Oklahoma City's recent wins against the Boston Celtics and New York Knicks have catapulted the Thunder to championship contenders in the eyes of national media.

It’s Wednesday, January 8, and the best teams in the NBA tip off tonight in Cleveland as the Oklahoma City Thunder (30-5) ride into town to take on the Cavaliers (31-4).

The superteams era is over. Deep rosters, versatile lineups and a relentless style of play are proving to be the best path to success.

The Oklahoma City Thunder head to the Rocket Mortgage Fieldhouse to face the Cleveland Cavaliers in a non-conference matchup between the top two teams in the NBA. The Thunder are 30-5 overall, and 13-3 on the road, at the top of the Western Conference. The Cavs are 31-4 overall, and 18-1 at home, at the top of the Eastern Conference.