Follow the latest updates from our team of reporters at The Athletic from now through the NBA trade deadline on Feb. 5. We have our first stunner. The Utah Jazz are acquiring Jaren Jackson Jr. from the Memphis Grizzlies in a blockbuster deal involving several players and three first-round draft picks.

When James Harden was traded to the Clippers in 2023, he was hopeful he could change the narrative about him being a journeyman. It was his fourth team in four years and he staunchly rejected the narrative that he had stiff-armed his way off the Philadelphia 76ers.

Star, enjoying one of his best seasons in years while helping the team bounce back from a slow start, told ESPN last month he was “blessed” to be playing in his hometown.

The Clippers seem set on moving Harden by Thursday... could Kawhi depart as well?

On Sunday evening, the NBA finally announced the All-Star reserves. Plenty of familiar faces earned the esteemed honor once again, with a few new players added to the list.