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Our NBA insiders break down this week’s Power Rankings, including obvious — and not so obvious — trade deadline moves for all 30 teams.  

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The Cavs have the best record, the best offense and are obliterating opponents. But here’s why league insiders aren’t yet sold on Cleveland as true title favorites.  

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Suns guard Bradley Beal has not discussing waiving his no-trade clause, with his agent telling ESPN that “Bradley’s total focus is on helping the Suns turn things around.”  

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Steve Kerr said the Warriors are “deflated” after a second straight home blowout loss, while Stephen Curry said the emotion around the team was “just pissed off.”  

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The Lakers’ growing momentum came to a screeching halt Tuesday night with a 118-97 loss to an undermanned Dallas Mavericks team at American Airlines Center, dropping Los Angeles to 0-2 on its Texas two-step trip that started with a defeat in Houston.  

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Trae Young hit a 50-foot 3-pointer at the buzzer to give the Hawks a 124-121 win over the Jazz on Tuesday night.  

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Zion Williamson scored 22 points to go along with 6 rebounds, 4 assists, 3 steals and a block in his return from a 27-game injury absence.  

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Lakers coach JJ Redick called attention to the wildfires in the Pacific Palisades, saying his family was among those forced to evacuate.  

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