While it's usual that a team with head coach Tom Thibodeau at the helm plays the starting lineup for the majority of each contest, New York's bench scoring production has dropped off a cliff compared to recent seasons, with the reserves averaging just 21.3 points.

New York's bench has drastically improved since Thibodeau expanded the gameday roster to nine players with the inclusion of Landry Shamet into the lineup.

Butler was suspended indefinitely by the Miami Heat on Monday after abruptly leaving the team’s morning shootaround, reportedly as a response to news that he was removed from the starting lineup.

New York Knicks head coach Tom Thibodeau holds back the celebration after defeting the Memphis Grizzlies by 37

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The Nuggets have given up a combined 262 points to the Bulls and Minnesota Timberwolves -- the most points surrendered by Denver in back-to-back games since it gave up 264 points in consecutive overtime wins over the Toronto Raptors and Brooklyn Nets from Oct. 28-29.

Almost every team gets involved with NBA trade deadline deals in the modern era. So, what trades should each team make?

It's officially trade season in the NBA. And with each passing week, it feels more likely a Jimmy Butler deal might just be the tip of an iceberg.

New York is 31-16, with the league's second-best offense -- can they team get even better before the deadline?

The NBA trade deadline is not until Feb. 6, but the buzz around notable players and teams is building. Keep an eye on players such as Jimmy Butler, Cameron Johnson, and Zach LaVine, who'll be linked to possible trades. One team to watch is the Phoenix Suns, who have stayed busy in January, making two trades while remaining in the mix for Butler.

The indefinite suspension all but closes a complicated chapter of Butler's 14-year career. A six-time All-Star, an Eastern Conference finals MVP and the leader of two teams that went to the NBA Finals, Butler has taken each of his four franchises to heights they have struggled to replicate without him.

The Lakers and Clippers have moved into the top 10 of the NBA power rankings and are beginning to look like true contenders.