Author: Jeff Zillgitt and Mark Medina, USA TODAY

There were some deadline day deals moves that could have an impact on the remainder of the regular season and the playoffs. Could is the key word.

Who made the big move at the NBA trade deadline? Boston? Philadelphia? Miami? Los Angeles Clippers? Denver?

NBA Commissioner Adam Silver had minutes to make a decision that would not just alter the sports calendar but signal the enormity of COVID’s impact.

At the halfway point of the NBA season, USA TODAY’s Mark Medina and Jeff Zillgitt look at the favorites to take home the major awards.

At the midpoint of the NBA season, it’s usually an appropriate time to offer evaluations. Who’s playing well? Who’s not? But this season is different.

Damian Lillard is an easy choice, but some players who are having All-Star seasons won’t be named to the team because it becomes a numbers crunch.

Some NBA All-Star Game starters are easy to pick. Who wouldn’t pick LeBron, Embiid and Giannis? But some worthy names are left off (hello Damian).

Sixers coach Doc Rivers and Wizards coach Scott Brooks lamented the storming of the Capitol on Wednesday ahead of their NBA game in Philadelphia.

Paul George’s decision to commit long term to the Clippers could portend a similar deal for Kawhi Leonard as he is set to become a free agent in 2021.