With NBA free agency on the horizon, the San Antonio Spurs can't afford to look past it as they have done in the not too distant past.
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The Dallas Mavericks have emerged as a contender for the eighth seed in the Western Conference. Playoffs or not, their ceiling is high for years to come.
The Toronto Raptors sit at fourth place in the Eastern Conference, and with recent acquisitions Serge Ibaka and P. J. Tucker, they look primed for playoffs.
NBA Rumors: Having lost Taj Gibson in a trade, the Chicago Bulls should turn their eyes to Terrence Jones, who just became a free agent.
Earlier in the season, it looked like the Washington Wizards might not make playoffs. Now 32-21, they in a great position prior to the All-Star Break.
The Portland Trail Blazers don't need to rebuild but could certainly use a bit of scoring help. Carmelo Anthony is on the trading block and could be of use.
The LA Clippers are in fifth place in the Western Conference with a 31-20 record. They're bound to make the playoffs, but at what cost?
The Milwaukee Bucks likely expected Jabari Parker to be a supreme athlete, but they definitely couldn't have seen this success happen so soon.
The Phoenix Suns might not make the playoffs this season or the next, but Eric Bledsoe is a bright spot for their future.
Though rumors of Goran Dragic being shopped have circulated, it doesn't look like the vet wants to leave the Miami Heat, and for good reason.
It appears the Brooklyn Nets' season is a lost cause. Without draft picks, there is no chance to draft young talent, so they have to make do.