Scoot Henderson had 25 points and the Portland Trail Blazers snapped five-game losing streak with a 113-102 victory over the Chicago Bulls on Sunday night.

Bulls: Zach LaVine (right patella tendon tendonitis) is probable. Talen Horton-Tucker (left knee sprain) and Lonzo Ball (right quadriceps contusion injury management) are questionable. Jevon Carter (illness) is doubtful. Torrey Craig (right calf contusion and right ankle sprain) and Chris Duarte (personal reasons) are out.

Even against one of the worst defensive teams in the league, the Chicago Bulls couldn’t kickstart their offense in a 113-102 loss to the Portland Trail Blazers.

Chicago Bulls (18-24, 10th in the Eastern Conference ... INJURIES: Trail Blazers: Deandre Ayton: day to day (back), Matisse Thybulle: out (ankle), Deni Avdija: day to day (ankle), Donovan Clingan: out (ankke). Bulls: Lonzo Ball: day to day (quadriceps ...

The Portland Trail Blazers will be without their star guard, veteran Anfernee Simons, tonight against the Chicago Bulls.  The Blazers ruled out their star guard

Deni Avdija answered with a layup for Portland ... Ayo Dosunmu made a 3 for the Bulls that tied it at 75 but Chicago wasn't able to pull in front. Avdija finished with 20 points and 12 rebounds.

Chicago Bulls guard Zach LaVine, front left, steals the ball from Portland Trail Blazers forward Deni Avdija, right, during the first half of an NBA basketball game Sunday, Jan. 19, 2025 ...

The Knicks have won five in a row including wins over teams like the Nuggets, Grizzlies, and Kings who have all been surging. New York is sitting at No. 3 in the East and is just a game back of the Celtics for the No. 2 seed. The Knicks are jelling at the right time as they continue to move forward with their season.

This year’s NBA Trade Deadline feels quieter, with luxury tax concerns making teams more cautious about big splashes. Still, rumors are swirling, and a few bold moves could change everything — for franchises and fantasy basketball alike.

For those unfamiliar with the All-Star starter selection process, fans make up 50% of the vote for two guards and three frontcourt players (forward or center) for the Eastern Conference and Western Conference. Current NBA players account for 25% and a media panel accounts for 25%. Players can vote for themselves, by the way.

The Lakers and Clippers have moved into the top 10 of the NBA power rankings and are beginning to look like true contenders.

Victor Wembanyama scored 30 points in his first NBA game on his native French soil, Devin Vassell added 25 and the San Antonio Spurs beat the Indiana Pacers 140-110 on Thursday night. Wembanyama finished with 11 rebounds,