The holiday season brings excitement to the NBA, with many teams playing on Christmas Day. Here are some matchups and storylines to keep an eye on.
First up, the Denver Nuggets, Golden State Warriors, Los Angeles Lakers, New York Knicks, Minnesota Timberwolves, and Houston Rockets will be looking to shake things up in their respective playoff positions. However, it’s not too late for these teams to make a move before the trade deadline in February. The Warriors have already started shopping, while the Nuggets are feeling the pressure with Nikola Jokić’s prime years on the clock.
On the other side of the spectrum, teams like the Oklahoma City Thunder and Orlando Magic are on the rise, brimming with young talent ready to contend for titles. Their inclusion on next year’s Christmas Day “sleight” is a no-brainer, given their potential to become championship contenders soon.
The Minnesota Timberwolves, led by Joel Embiid, will be looking to rekindle those classic Celtics-Sixers clashes of the past. Meanwhile, the Los Angeles Lakers are desperate to salvage what could be LeBron James’ last year and need a third impactful player in the rotation.
As the trade deadline approaches, teams like the Golden State Warriors and New York Knicks will be making moves to strengthen their rosters. The Warriors’ window is running out, but they’re still making deals to keep their championship-contending window ajar. The Knicks, on the other hand, are going all-in on 2025 with the addition of Karl-Anthony Towns.
In the end, Christmas Day matchups will be filled with excitement and unpredictability. Keep an eye on these teams as they look to make moves before February’s trade deadline.
Source: https://www.nba.com/news/trending-topics-nba-on-christmas