The teams that placed higher in the power rankings were the Sacramento Kings, Los Angeles Clippers, Milwaukee Bucks, New York Knicks, Denver Nuggets, Memphis Grizzlies, Houston Rockets, Boston Celtics, Cleveland Cavaliers and Oklahoma City Thunder.

Ja Morant is dealing with an illness ahead of the Grizzlies' upcoming game against the Pelicans on Friday night.

Jimmy Butler says he doesn't want to play in Memphis but trading for him still might be worth the risk for the Grizzlies.

SportsLine's model has simulated the Dallas Mavericks vs. Minnesota Timberwolves matchup 10,000 times and revealed its NBA picks for Wednesday

The Minnesota Timberwolves (22-21) and Dallas Mavericks (23-20) will face off on Wednesday in NBA action at the American Airlines Center.

The Charlotte Hornets (11-28) and Memphis Grizzlies (28-15) meet Wednesday at FedExForum. Tip-off is set for 8 p.m. ET. Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s NBA odds aroun

The Timberwolves are currently 12-11 on the road with a point differential of +2, while the Mavericks have a 5-5 record in their last ten games at home.

A Dallas squad already dealing with significant injuries suffered two more losses on Friday against Oklahoma City.

Teams are entering the NBA trade deadline with the idea of adjusting their cap situations, while rumors and intel about Jimmy Butler form.

Add in some key injuries that have opened up opportunities for others, and fantasy managers will have a lot to sift through as they craft their rosters for Week 14 in Yahoo leagues. Rankings credit: Basketball Monster Priority Adds 1.

The Portland Trail Blazers (16-28) and Charlotte Hornets (11-29) meet Friday. Tip-off from Spectrum Center is scheduled for 7 p.m. ET. Let's analyze BetMGM Sportsbook's NBA odds around the