Will the trade deadline turn fortunes around? Will mid-market teams continue to rise? Bold predictions for the second half of the NBA season.

As the NBA's February 8 trade deadline approaches, the rumor mill is reaching a fever pitch, with multiple high-profile stars potentially on the move in what co

Who is going to make a move that puts them closer to an NBA title? Six trades we want to see before the February 6 trade deadline:

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The theory of Zion Williamson is tantalizing. Once described by the great Shea Serrano as "a rhino who learned how to fly," the forward is a rare mixture of speed, power, touch (on his left hand, anyway) and spring-heeled elevation. At his best, Williamson can be the on-court offensive fulcrum and facilitate winning.

NBA insider Bill Simmons is playing matchmaker and believes the Spurs should zero in on Pelicans forward Zion Williamson.

Zion Williamson made his long-awaited return from a hamstring ... In theory, the Pelicans have enough trade ammo to pursue the likes of De'Aaron Fox or Jimmy Butler on the trade market. Fox, in particular, would align nicely with Zion's timeline, although ...

The Pelicans are reportedly taking calls for Zion Williamson so Paul Pierce and Kevin Garnett tried to build a suitable trade with the Knicks.

Zion Williamson was suspended one game by the Pelicans for arriving late to the team’s flight to Philadelphia, according to ESPN’s Shams Charania . He’ll miss New Orleans’ Friday night game against the 76ers as a result.

On today's episode of Good Word with Goodwill, Vincent Goodwill is joined by The Ringer's Howard Beck as they do a deep on the latest with Zion Williamson and the New Orleans Pelicans. The two also preview what could be an underwhelming trade deadline and why the new CBA is stifling player movement across the league.

With the NBA trade deadline less than a month away, here are the latest rumors surrounding the biggest names who could be on the move.