In the Mavericks’ meaningless win, they showed that their depth is overall stronger than that of the Utah Jazz. Their reward? They jump two spots in the lottery standings and are closer to the play-in than they are to a top draft pick. Dallas now finds itself in a three-way tie with Milwaukee and Memphis, and is close to falling to 11th.

Sacramento Kings guard Dennis Schroder didn’t mince words when asked about the rumors swirling around his team with the Feb. 5 NBA trade deadline fast approaching. “I don’t give a f--- about that,” Schroder said. “At the end of the day, I enjoy every single day being in the NBA. I don’t take it for granted.”

Wednesday’s NBA action features a seven-game slate, highlighted by an Eastern Conference battle between the Cleveland Cavaliers and Philadelphia 76ers.  That ga

Kawhi Leonard scored 33 points and the Los Angeles Clippers extended their winning streak to a season-best five games with a 131-90 victory over the Sacramento Kings.

As the Utah Jazz enter their Wednesday night matchup against the Chicago Bulls, the team downgraded its star shooter, Lauri Markkanen. According to the official NBA injury report, Markkanen is dealing with an illness. Therefore, he is listed as questionable for the matchup.