This might be the most open and balanced season we have seen in a very long time. There is no specific favourite to win it all, it's anyone's game.

On the East side, Cleveland has broken through into the #1 seed with it's new backcourt to become true title contenders. The Bucks continue to put together another brilliant season led by Giannis, bringing in Bogdanovic and Vassell has made an already good team even better. The Bulls surprisingly stout defence has carried them to the 3rd seed. They are very much in the mix. Atlanta's big 3 of Trae Young-Jaylen Brown-Bam is a terror for any team to deal with.

The Nets are starting to find their grove having won 7 of 10. No one wants to face this reunited big 3 in the playoffs.

On the West side, the Wolves twin tower front court seems to be working as they have been #1 seed for most of the season. The Pelicans have also had a breakout season. Zion, Ingram, and CJ are all averaging 20+. The Suns are having another brilliant regular season thus far. Denver and it's new look supporting cast are definitely in the mix. Can't forget about the defending champion Warriors who are definitely gonna be in the mix to win it all. The Clippers came in as one of the pre-season favourites but have been struggling in the play in. Expect them to be active at the deadline.

Player potentially available in the trade market: Kyle Kuzma, Kristaps Porzingis, Alec Burks, Devonte Graham, Jakob Poeltl, Josh Richardson, Doug McDermott, Tobias Harris, Eric Gordon, Mike Conley, Bogdan Bogdanovic