The National Basketball Association (NBA) has a total of five games on the schedule for Thursday night, including a TNT/truTV/Max doubleheader. The first game features the Atlanta Hawks and Cleveland Cavaliers at 7 p.

The Magic need perimeter scoring. They're on track to be the worst three-point shooting team in more than a decade and their offensive rating has been stuck in the NBA's bottom third since 2011-12. Complementing Banchero, Wagner and Suggs now could further open Orlando's window of contention.

Last summer, the Philadelphia 76ers signed Paul George in free agency, validating their decision to prioritize cap room during an era in which few stars have changed teams that way. Franchise player Joel Embiid signed a three-year extension and cornerstone Tyrese Maxey signed a five-year max contract.

The pecking order at the top of the league has been set for a while (as evidenced by very little movement at the top of this week's Power Rankings), but the deadline provides a quick shot of adrenaline and variety,

Tim Bontemps unveils his 24 picks for the East and West All-Star rosters, filled with new starters, wild-card intrigue and some agonizing decisions.

As the NBA trade deadline nears, the Portland Trail Blazers could reunite with a fan favorite in center Jusuf Nurkic. The blockbuster deal would involve four te

Opponents paint a portrait of one of the NBA’s up-and-coming defenders so convincing that they are open about wanting him on their team.

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In a three-game slate, Friday's game of the day features high-flying Donovan Mitchell and Philadelphia's Tyrese Maxey, as the Cavaliers visit the 76ers.

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The Sixers drafted Grant in the second round of the 2014 NBA Draft. Grant played for them until 2016 when they traded him to the Oklahoma City Thunder. From then on, Grant developed into an excellent player, which has helped him earn some big paydays throughout his career.

Henderson had an excellent run about two weeks ago, and then he had a few quiet games that likely scared managers. However, after scoring 25 points with five 3-pointers on Sunday, Scoot had a really efficient performance against the Bucks. They’ll unleash him at some point, though we’re hoping it’ll be sooner rather than later.