The Toronto Raptors, led by Scottie Barnes and Brandon Ingram, are surging toward home-court advantage with a seven-win stretch, including a 123-107 win over the rebuilding Chicago Bulls.

Anthony Edwards scored 40 points as the Timberwolves beat the Mavericks 122-111, extending Dallas’s 10-game losing streak.

Luke Kennard returns to the Lakers, stressing improved communication and team unity as key to their playoff push.

Tyler Herro may return for the Miami Heat in their playoff push against the Atlanta Hawks.

The 76ers signed Jabari Walker to a two-year contract after he met the 50-game threshold on his two-way deal.

Texas extends win streak to four with 85-68 victory over Missouri, led by Swain’s 25 points.

Auburn’s NCAA hopes dim as Keyshawn Hall remains out due to a disciplinary issue, and the team faces a must-win stretch to secure tournament seeding.

The Hawks and 76ers, both struggling, face off post-All-Star break with Atlanta holding a 2-1 edge in the season series.

The Sacramento Kings, struggling with a 14-game losing streak and key injuries, host the playoff-bound Orlando Magic, who are without Franz Wagner.

Joel Embiid misses 76ers game vs. Hawks Feb. 18 due to right shin soreness from knee injury, marking third straight absence.