While there are no big-name deals even close to happening, there is still simmering trade talk around the league.

On Tuesday, many individuals were buzzing about viral headlines and rumors suggesting that ESPN removed Stephen A. Smith from its " NBA Countdown" programs. However, Smith has since addressed the buzz, calling it a "non-story" and shutting down earlier reports that he was "yanked" from the show after appearing on for over six years.

It wouldn’t be a Warriors season without uncertainty around Jonathan Kuminga. As Tim Bontemps of ESPN noted, Kuminga’s role has swung from starter to reserve again, followed by a knee issue, and the same inconsistencies that have defined his early career continue to resurface.

The Sacramento Kings are expected to ship away some of their top stars this season as they embark on yet another rebuild, but trading them reportedly won't be easy.

The Dallas Mavericks’ 4-12 start has prompted basketball fans to urge the team’s front office to blow up the roster and build around Cooper Flagg.

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA: ESPN unveiled the lineup for its 'NBA Countdown' team on Monday, November 17, sparking a wave of online rumors that Stephen A Smith had been fired as fans noticed he was absent from the announcement. But is the claim true? Let's find out.

The Detroit Pistons have options if they want to make a win-now trade and capitalize on their hot start to the season.

ESPN is making changes to Stephen A. Smith’s on-air duties. The Worldwide Leader announced this week that the “new-look ‘NBA Countdown’ team” will debut Wednesday, and Smith was noticeably missing from the lineup — which includes third-year host Malika Andrews alongside senior ESPN writer Brian Windhorst,