The NBA has released the list of reserves for the Western Conference in the upcoming All-Star game. The starters were revealed a week ago and now the group that will join them in San Francisco has been revealed. The news was reported on social media.

NBA All-Star starters getting announced last Thursday on TNT, the attention shifts to the potential reserves this week. The Western Conference, as usual, has a deep pool of players to choose from and will inevitably have at least a few "snubs.

On X, Evan Sidery proposed a multi-team blockbuster deal with the Heat sending Jimmy Butler to Phoenix while acquiring multiple assets in return.

Now clinging to a play-in spot in the Western Conference, the Dallas Mavericks are awaiting the return of their star, Luka Doncic, to make their ascent.

Fox, 27, is still the celebrated face of the Kings' 2023 turnaround—having averaged 25 points per game that year and made the All-NBA team. However, Sacramento has found sledding tough ever since, leaving Fox's future up in the air.

I checked in on the crowded field of Eastern Conference wild card hopefuls to see where each team stood. The Columbus Blue Jackets and Ottawa Senators have played well enough in the interim, and I’m still bullish about their chances.

The Anaheim Ducks have put themselves in position to play meaningful games in the season's second half and possibly join the hunt for a playoff spot.

The Rockets are 15-7 in home games. Houston is second in the Western Conference with 18.5 fast break points per game led by Jalen Green averaging 3.9. The Nets are 10-17 on the road. Brooklyn ranks ninth in the Eastern Conference shooting 35.3% from 3-point range.

BOTTOM LINE: Phoenix plays Golden State in Western Conference action Friday. The Warriors are 1-8 in division play. Golden State is ninth in the league allowing just 111.3 points per game while holding opponents to 46.0% shooting. The Suns are 15-11 against conference opponents. Phoenix has a 13-16 record against teams over .500.

After outdoing expectations through the first half of the season, the Detroit Pistons find themselves in an interesting position. Currently sitting in sixth pla

Western Illinois and SIU-Edwardsville will hit the court in a matchup of OVC opponents. Saturday's game is the second meeting this season between the two teams.