Boston has struggled over the last month or so, but the team's underlying numbers show that's no reason to worry. Plus notes on the Lakers' trade deadline plans, Jimmy Butler and more.

One of those is the defending champion Boston Celtics, who — at full health — dropped a disappointing game Wednesday night against a Toronto Raptors team that entered the night with only nine victories. Boston still has elite talent, but it has one glaring issue it seemingly can’t shed.

The Miami Heat feud with Jimmy Butler has brewed for a long time. A local Miami Heat media personality believes it began last summer when team president Pat Ri

As always, the NBA trade deadline provides ample storylines, with marquee names potentially on the move, contenders looking to bolster their respective rosters for a playoff push and some organizations fully committing to a second-half tank. The major storylines currently captivating the NBA community are:

The latest development is that, according to NBA insider Chris Haynes, the Heat failed to pay Butler for a period during the summer.

Jackson specifically cites the Boston Celtics' trades for center Kristaps Porzingis and guard Jrue Holiday which resulted in an instant title, and the Milwaukee Bucks' deal for All-Star point guard Damian Lillard, moves that Jackson observes were far bolder than the Heat's summer signings of center Thomas Bryant and shooting guard Josh Richardson.

The defending NBA Champions are back in action on Friday, Jan. 17 when the Boston Celtics host the Orlando Magic at TD Garden in Boston.

The Miami Heat suspended forward Jimmy Butler for two games after he missed the team's Wednesday flight to Milwaukee for the game against the Bucks. Butler use

The Cleveland Cavaliers only have a couple of weeks left before the NBA trade deadline, and while some are hoping they will make a big splash, it's becoming pre

The NBA trade deadline is just around the corner. So, which NBA teams have the best trade assets in the league?

Jimmy Butler back with Heat, playing games. Jimmy Butler reportedly was heard using the Marshawn Lynch "I'm just here so I won't get fined" comment, which likely is true, but he i