On an episode of the Road Trippin' podcast which aired Jan. 23, former NBA player and LeBron James ' teammate Channing Frye claimed that Jimmy Butler was suspended for two games because he allegedly held up the team for multiple hours on the tarmac, only to notify them that he would meet the team at their destination.

One of those is the defending champion Boston Celtics, who — at full health — dropped a disappointing game Wednesday night against a Toronto Raptors team that entered the night with only nine victories. Boston still has elite talent, but it has one glaring issue it seemingly can’t shed.

As always, the NBA trade deadline provides ample storylines, with marquee names potentially on the move, contenders looking to bolster their respective rosters for a playoff push and some organizations fully committing to a second-half tank. The major storylines currently captivating the NBA community are:

Jimmy Butler's seven-game suspension is almost over and he still hasn't been traded. Will he sit out until a deal is done?

While Jimmy Butler and Bradley Beal might bring star power and scoring punch, they aren’t the best fits for the Milwaukee Bucks’ immediate needs.

The defending NBA Champions are back in action on Friday, Jan. 17 when the Boston Celtics host the Orlando Magic at TD Garden in Boston.

Jimmy Butler's ongoing dispute with the Miami Heat deepened this week, as the star forward faced his second suspension. NBA legend Shaquille O'Neal has now weighed in, delivering strong criticism of Butler's conduct.

MIAMI — As the rumors continue to swirl around Jimmy Butler's fate with the Miami Heat, the NBA star said that he's unsure of his future here in South Florida.

This is not just a Jimmy Butler issue; this is a systemic issue that the NBA must address before it spirals further out of control.

The Milwaukee Bucks are continuing to discuss possible deals ahead of February’s NBA trade deadline, and a few more names have been added to the team’s ‘players to watch’ list. According to Clutch Points Brett Siegel,

Boston has struggled over the last month or so, but the team's underlying numbers show that's no reason to worry. Plus notes on the Lakers' trade deadline plans, Jimmy Butler and more.