January 8 brings a small yet solid NBA schedule with four game. Each matchup tells a different story. Some teams are trying to break out of long losing runs, while others are pushing to stay competitive in the playoff race.

Julius Randle had 28 points, 11 rebounds and eight assists to help the Minnesota Timberwolves hang on to beat the Cleveland Cavaliers 131-122 on Thursday night for their fourth consecutive victory.

FG 6-9 4-10 Field Goal % 67 40 3PT 2-3 0-2 Three Point % 67 0 FT 4-4 0-0 Free Throw % 100 0 Rebounds 7 0 Offensive Rebounds 2 0 Defensive Rebounds 5 0 Assists 3 3 Steals 0 2 Blocks 1 0 Total Turnovers...

The Atlanta Hawks are moving on from Trae Young. After eight seasons with the franchise, they confirmed on Wednesday that Young has been traded to the Washington Wizards. Against the New Orleans Pelicans, the star guard was seen walking to the locker room for the final time in front of the Hawks crowd at the State Farm Arena.