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Nets' Irving drama makes other East contenders look stable

Nets' Irving drama makes other East contenders look stable

Blake Griffin is no stranger to trade drama. He was dealt from the Clippers to the Pistons in 2018, and last season he was playing for the Brooklyn Nets when they sent James Harden to Philadelphia in a February blockbuster.

Rockets face the Kings on 3-game losing streak

Sacramento Kings (30-23, third in the Western Conference) vs. Houston Rockets (13-41, 15th in the Western Conference) Houston; Wednesday, 8 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Houston enters the matchup with Sacramento after losing three straight games.

Washington takes on Charlotte, looks to halt 3-game skid

Charlotte Hornets (15-40, 14th in the Eastern Conference) vs. Washington Wizards (24-29, 12th in the Eastern Conference) Washington; Wednesday, 7 p.m.

Phoenix visits Brooklyn after Thomas' 47-point game

Phoenix Suns (29-26, sixth in the Western Conference) vs. Brooklyn Nets (32-21, fifth in the Eastern Conference) New York; Tuesday, 7:30 p.m. EST FANDUEL SPORTSBOOK NBA LINE : Nets -4.

Grizzlies face the Bulls on 3-game skid

Chicago Bulls (26-27, ninth in the Eastern Conference) vs. Memphis Grizzlies (32-21, second in the Western Conference) Memphis, Tennessee; Tuesday, 8 p.m. EST FANDUEL SPORTSBOOK NBA LINE : Grizzlies -7.

Indiana plays Miami on 9-game road skid

Indiana Pacers (25-30, 10th in the Eastern Conference) vs. Miami Heat (29-25, sixth in the Eastern Conference) Miami; Wednesday, 7:30 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Indiana will aim to end its nine-game road losing streak when the Pacers take on Miami.

Tatum and Embiid clash in Boston-Philadelphia matchup

Philadelphia 76ers (34-18, third in the Eastern Conference) vs. Boston Celtics (38-16, first in the Eastern Conference) Boston; Wednesday, 7:30 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Jayson Tatum and Joel Embiid meet when Boston squares off against Philadelphia.

Doncic, Dallas set for matchup against Los Angeles

Dallas Mavericks (29-26, fifth in the Western Conference) vs. Los Angeles Clippers (31-26, fourth in the Western Conference) Los Angeles; Wednesday, 10 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Luka Doncic and the Dallas Mavericks take on the Los Angeles Clippers.

San Antonio faces Toronto, aims to end 9-game slide

San Antonio Spurs (14-40, 14th in the Western Conference) vs. Toronto Raptors (25-30, 11th in the Eastern Conference) Toronto; Wednesday, 7:30 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: San Antonio aims to stop its nine-game skid with a victory over Toronto.

James and Gilgeous-Alexander clash in Los Angeles-Oklahoma City matchup

Oklahoma City Thunder (25-28, 12th in the Western Conference) vs. Los Angeles Lakers (25-29, 13th in the Western Conference) Los Angeles; Tuesday, 10 p.m. EST FANDUEL SPORTSBOOK NBA LINE : Lakers -7.5; over/under is 237.