NBA commissioner Adam Silver made waves when proposing to change the length of basketball games from 12 minutes to 10 minutes. The new rule was slammed by many across the league, including current head coaches.

The Philadelphia 76ers have been, by far, the most disappointing team in the NBA this season. Acquiring Paul George in the offseason to pair with Tyrese Maxey and Joel Embiid was expected to be a massive move, but the 76ers are just 19-27 through 46 games.

The Denver Nuggets are reportedly one of three teams interested in acquiring a two-time champion ahead of the trade deadline.

SportsLine's model has simulated the Denver Nuggets vs. New York Knicks matchup 10,000 times and revealed its NBA picks for Wednesday

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Coming in as underdogs, the Nuggets are a good bet here, considering they’re No. 7 in overall net rating, whereas the Knicks are No. 5. Denver is an excellent second-half team, showcasing the league’s second-best net rating, 8.8, after halftime, while having a net rating of just -0.6 in the first half.

New York rolls into this East-versus-West war with momentum, having won four straight games. Those winning ways have a lot to do with the play of star guard Jalen Brunson, who takes the spotlight in my Nuggets vs. Knicks predictions.

SportsLine's model has simulated the Minnesota Timberwolves vs. Denver Nuggets matchup 10,000 times and revealed its NBA picks for Saturday

As the NBA grapples with declining viewership, Adam Silver floated a possible solution that was met with abrupt criticism.

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