The Charlotte Hornets (8-27), currently struggling to find their footing this season, might be looking to shake things up at the trade deadline next month. Charlotte could explore selling at the trade deadline if it can acquire an asset that enhances the team's long-term prospects.

However, the latest KIA NBA MVP Ladder has revealed that the Thunder superstar may be undeniable at this point. Gilgeous-Alexander leapfrogged Jokic for the top spot on the list.

On Thursday, the NBA released the second returns of All-Star fan voting and the Oklahoma City Thunder currently have two players in the running to be starters for their respected positions.

The two best teams in the NBA, the West-leading Oklahoma City Thunder and East-leading Cleveland Cavaliers, face off for the first of two meetings this month on Wednesday, Jan. 8 at Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse in Cleveland.

The Oklahoma City Thunder head to the Rocket Mortgage Fieldhouse to face the Cleveland Cavaliers in a non-conference matchup between the top two teams in the NBA. The Thunder are 30-5 overall, and 13-3 on the road, at the top of the Western Conference. The Cavs are 31-4 overall, and 18-1 at home, at the top of the Eastern Conference.

Wednesday night’s game features the only NBA teams with 30 victories and MVP candidates Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and Donovan Mitchell.

The Oklahoma City Thunder head to Madison Square Garden to face the New York Knicks in a non-conference matchup. The Thunder are 30-6, at the top of the Western Conference. The Knicks are 25-13, which puts them in third in the Eastern Conference.

The New York Knicks play against the Oklahoma City Thunder in an NBA game tonight. Fans can watch this game for free online.

The Thunder are currently 13-4 on the road with a point differential of +8.5, while the Knicks have a 7-3 record in their last ten games at home.

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