The Miami Heat (23-23) fell to seventh place in the Eastern Conference in a 20-point loss to the Cleveland Cavaliers (38-9) 126-106. Here’s a look at four major takeaways from the matchup: 1. The Heat were dominated on the boards.

Former Cleveland Cavaliers guard Isaiah Thomas has signed with the Utaz Jazz' G-League affiliate team, the Salt Lake City Stars, according to ESPN's Shams Charania.

The NBA trade deadline is Feb. 6 and the buzz around notable players and teams is building. Keep an eye on players such as Jimmy Butler, Cameron Johnson, and Zach LaVine, who'll be linked to possible trades. Another star who has emerged in trade talks is Sacramento Kings guard De'Aaron Fox.

Two-time NBA All-Star Isaiah Thomas is making another attempt at a return. According to ESPN Senior NBA Insider Shams Charania, Thomas signed into the G-League on Monday and will be joining the Utah Jazz's affiliate, the Salt Lake City Stars. Charania reported that Thomas is expected to make his debut for the Stars sometime this week.

The Miami Heat are reportedly expected to play without star Jimmy Butler for a few more games. Butler, who was set to return from a two-game suspension, was re

The starters for the Eastern Conference were announced as guard Jalen Brunson of the New York Knicks, guard Donovan Mitchell of the Cleveland Cavaliers, center Karl-Anthony Towns of the Knicks, forward Giannis Antetokounmpo of the Milwaukee Bucks, and forward Jayson Tatum of the Boston Celtics.

The Suns have agreed to trade their unprotected 2031 first-round pick to the Jazz in exchange for three first-round picks, Shams Charania reported.

There was a time when Isaiah Thomas was one of the most exciting young guards in the NBA, but things changed and his career slowly faded away.

Shams Charania of ESPN recently reported on the seriousness of Anthony Davis' demands for a center ahead of the trade deadline.

This season, Zion is averaging 21.9 points, 8.2 rebounds and 5.4 assists per game, as he continues to be one of the NBA’s best paint scorers. The Pelicans hope that he can keep this up and stay healthy as he is an integral part of their future.

Shams Charania cautions the Lakers against ignoring Anthony Davis' trade demands as he pushes for frontcourt help to chase another title.

Charlotte Hornets star LaMelo Ball will be re-evaluated in one week with a left ankle sprain, sources tell ESPN. Ball, averaging 28.2 points and 7.3 assists this season, suffered the injury on Monday.