The writing was on the wall when Atlanta didn’t reach a contract extension with Trae Young last summer, but his exit from the ATL looks like it will come sooner rather than later.

According to Marc Stein, the Washington Wizards are a "legitimate potential trade destination" for Young and a deal for the former All-Star guard could utilize CJ McCollum's expiring contract to make ...

“In a deal construction centered around CJ McCollum’s expiring contract.”

The Oklahoma City Thunder lost five times since the middle of December, and they still have an enormous lead on every other team for the best record in the league.

The Denver Nuggets are looking to pick up their second win since Nikola Jokic (knee) went down, and there may be some reinforcements on Sunday afternoon.

The Monday NBA schedule gets underway with a matchup of the top teams in the Eastern Conference as the Detroit Pistons host the New York Knicks. Detroit is atop the East at 26-9 overall, but has lost three of its past five games.

The Golden State Warriors (19-17) visit the LA Clippers (12-22) on Monday.

The 76ers are a double-digit favorite against the Nuggets when the 76ers and the Nuggets meet.

The Denver Nuggets face the Philadelphia 76ers in this NBA matchup at Xfinity Mobile Arena on Monday night.