As the trade deadline approaches, the Atlanta Hawks may want to make some moves to improve their team in the second half of the season.

Though the strength of schedule over this span hasn’t necessarily been impressive, Phoenix has been better recently, winning nine of its last 13 games. So, as the team continues its pursuit of Jimmy Butler, the Suns (24-22) are moving their way up the standings.

In each of the last three games, the Raptors have, at times, outclassed their opponents. The Wizards, New Orleans Pelicans and undermanned Atlanta Hawks are not good, but the idea that these Raptors could dominate any team for a prolonged stretch would have been unimaginable in the season’s first two-and-a-half months.

from Atlanta), 2028 2nd round pick (via Washington, ORL has swap rights) Washington Wizards Receive: Cam Christie, P.J Tucker, 2031 2nd round pick (via Los Angeles Clippers) Why the Hawks do this ...

Kevin Durant made his return to his hometown in the Suns win against the Wizards on Thursday and rejoiced in it.

The NBA All-Star Game is set to take place next month, and there may be a representative from the Washington Wizards. The league released another update on All-

The Toronto Raptors improve to .500 in the month of January. For the second time in three days, the Toronto Raptors (13-32) defeated the Atlanta Hawks (22-23) 117-94 at State Farm Arena Saturday night.

Copyright 2025 The Associated Press. All Rights Reserved. Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James makes a layup against the Washington Wizards during the first half ...

The Phoenix Suns will be shorthanded on Thursday against the Washington Wizards, as they ruled out guard Bradley Beal with a left ankle sprain.

Atlanta looks to stop its six-game skid with a victory against Cleveland. The teams match up Thursday for the first time this season.

Here are a few more top pickups from Wednesday’s slate:

Scottie Barnes scored 24 points and the Toronto Raptors beat NBA-worst Washington 106-82 on Wednesday night for their fifth straight victory and the Wizards' 15th loss in a row.