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As the NBA's February 8 trade deadline approaches, the rumor mill is reaching a fever pitch, with multiple high-profile stars potentially on the move in what co

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NBA insider Bill Simmons is playing matchmaker and believes the Spurs should zero in on Pelicans forward Zion Williamson.

Keep an eye on players such as Jimmy Butler, Zion Williamson and Zach LaVine, who'll be linked to possible trades. One team to watch is the Phoenix Suns, who have stayed busy in January ...

Zion Williamson made his long-awaited return from a hamstring ... In theory, the Pelicans have enough trade ammo to pursue the likes of De'Aaron Fox or Jimmy Butler on the trade market. Fox, in particular, would align nicely with Zion's timeline, although ...

NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Zion Williamson highlighted a 24-point, 14-rebound performance with an array of thunderous dunks during a dominant fourth-quarter stint, and the New Orleans Pelicans beat the ...

The New Orleans Pelicans are getting awfully close to the "it's time to trade Zion Williamson" line ... Let's keep this really simple: Jimmy Butler is being paid a shade under $49 million to ...

The theory of Zion Williamson is tantalizing. Once described by the great Shea Serrano as "a rhino who learned how to fly," the forward is a rare mixture of speed, power, touch (on his left hand, anyway) and spring-heeled elevation. At his best, Williamson can be the on-court offensive fulcrum and facilitate winning.

With the NBA trade deadline less than a month away, here are the latest rumors surrounding the biggest names who could be on the move.