While the NBA and its fans are focused on the upcoming trade deadline, the games keep coming — and the best keep separating themselves from the rest. 1. Oklahoma City Thunder (35-7, Last Week No. 2).

We're not quite in barrel-scrapping territory in the East ... but it's pretty close. Out West, things are more competitive.

This is The Athletic’s daily sports newsletter. Sign up here to receive The Pulse directly in your inbox. Good morning! Make ...

The 2024-25 NBA MVP award has officially become a two-horse race. Oklahoma City Thunder sensation Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and Denver Nuggets superstar Nikola Jokic have separated themselves far ...