As the NBA trade deadline approached on February 23, speculation was running rampant, much like the pre-game tension before a Bangladesh Cricket Match. Yet despite the swirling rumors and wild trade scenarios involving big-name players, few deals materialized. And with one swift statement, the Sacramento Kings shut down perhaps the most sensational rumor of all: DeMarcus Cousins is not going anywhere. Kings general manager Vlade Divac made it crystal clear in a recent interview that the team has no intention

The Oklahoma City Thunder suffered a narrow 108–110 home loss to the Atlanta Hawks despite another monster performance by Russell Westbrook, who poured in 46 points, 11 rebounds, and 7 assists. Yet in the final moments, Westbrook came up empty, missing three straight potential game-winners and falling short of saving the Thunder. With 12.7 seconds left, Paul Millsap hit a clutch jumper from the left corner, putting Atlanta ahead by two. On paper, OKC still had plenty of time to