Just hours before the NBA trade deadline, the Golden State Warriors reportedly finalized a deal for Jimmy Butler, who had been seeking a way out of the Miami Heat for weeks. However, reports indicate that the trade only materialized after a major decision by Kevin Durant,

After finishing .500 last season, the Rockets have vaulted into contender status behind the emergence of young stars like Amen Thompson, Alperen Sengun and Jalen Green. The Rockets are sitting in third in the Western Conference at 32-17 heading into their Tuesday night match-up against the Nets in Brooklyn.