As the curtain begins to close on generational stars like LeBron James and Stephen Curry, the NBA finds itself in search for the next relatable, electrifying, and game-evolving players who can be the faces of the game for the next generation.

The Indiana Pacers are reportedly hesitant about giving their veteran center a big extension this offseason. Per The Athletic's Jovan Buha, Myles

The Knicks have won three in a row. They scored 143 points in a blowout win against the Kings. Four Knicks players scored 20-plus points. New York has one of the league's best starting lineups, but the bench is filled with questionable players.

SportsLine's model just revealed its NBA picks and predictions for Portland Trail Blazers vs. Oklahoma City Thunder on Sunday

NBA commissioner Adam Silver told reporters on Thursday in Paris that the league has been exploring whether starting a league in Europe is a commercially viable option. Silver clarified that no such agreement is in place; however, the NBA sees an opportunity overseas largely due to existing leagues not fully capitalizing on the sport's popularity.

In a new trade idea, the Bulls do part with Ball for a former NBA champion. The deal would be between Chicago and the Los Angeles Clippers, sending Ball back to Los Angeles. Using the Spotrac trade machine and abiding by the CBA restrictions in place, here is what a deal could look like:

Welcome back to another installment of HoopsHype’s power rankings! Last time, we looked at X-Factors. This week, I wanted to do something a little different by examining a major weakness for each