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What deals could kick-start the trade deadline? Bobby Marks examines the players, picks and priorities you need to know for every team.

Jrue Holiday said his welcome back to Boston "brought back good times" and complimented Celtics fans for having his back while he played there.

Cooper Flagg, Kon Knueppel and VJ Edgecombe were the first three picks for the NBA's Rising Stars Challenge.

Ten rookies - all of whom were taken in the lottery in June's draft - and 11 sophomores, as well as seven players from the G League, are slated to take part in next month's Rising Stars Challenge.

Three-time defending NBA dunk contest champion Mac McClung will not defend his title, electing not to participate in the 2026 All-Star showcase.