The Phoenix Suns dropped their third straight game after a 124-116 loss to the New Orleans Pelicans. Thursday's loss was the Suns' 10th in the last 12 games, and the team is now five games under .500. Phoenix is now on the outside looking in for the Conference playoff standings as the 11th seed.

Nine different All-Stars changed teams during the period leading up to the 2025 NBA trade deadline, and a player that has accomplished more than them all nearly became the 10th. In their widely-reported pursuit of Jimmy Butler,

Houston might be the most attractive (trade) destination for Durant,” Front Office Sports’ Alex Schiffer writes. “He is a big fan of Ime Udoka.”