F iguring out the Eastern Conference reserves was fairly easy as there is a clear top seven. In the West, it is a different story as the pool of deserving candidates is very deep.

The NBA’s annual midseason sabbatical is almost upon us. On Thursday, we’ll learn the 14 reserves for the 2025 NBA All-Sar Game. Next Thursday, the NBA trade deadline will have me more plugged into the latest scuttlebutt even more so than usual.

Stephen A. Smith calls out the NBA All-Star starter snubs of Lakers' Anthony Davis and Spurs' Victor Wembanyama.

CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Anthony Davis had 42 points and 23 rebounds, and the Los Angeles Lakers used a huge first quarter from the All-Star center to build a 23-point lead before beating the Charlotte Hornets 112-107 on Monday night for their fourth straight win.

Los Angeles Lakers star Anthony Davis is expected to miss at least a week after suffering an abdominal muscle strain, the NBA team said Wednesday.

CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — Anthony Davis had 42 points and 23 ... but was not chosen an All-Star starter despite leading all Eastern Conference guards in voting. Key moment

Los Angeles stands as the No. 5 team in the Western Conference standings, riding a four-game win streak. During the win over the Hornets, Lakers star Anthony Davis had a dominant showing ...

Los Angeles Lakers (26-18, fifth in the Western Conference) vs. Philadelphia 76ers (17-27, 11th in the Eastern Conference) Philadelphia; Tuesday, 7:30 p.m. EST BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Lakers -4;

Los Angeles looks to prolong its three-game home win streak with a victory against Boston. The teams square off Thursday for the first time this season.

Anthony Davis had 42 points and 23 rebounds as the Los Angeles Lakers beat the Charlotte Hornets 112-107 for their fourth straight NBA win.

The NBA trade deadline is not until Feb. 6, but the buzz around notable players and teams is building. Keep an eye on players such as Jimmy Butler, Cameron Johnson, and Zach LaVine, who'll be linked to possible trades. One team to watch is the Phoenix Suns, who have stayed busy in January, making two trades while remaining in the mix for Butler.

NBA All-Star starters revealed, it's time to predict who will represent each conference as reserves. Before we do, though, it's