The highly anticipated showdown on Wednesday features the Oklahoma City Thunder facing off against the Cleveland Cavaliers, two teams currently leading their conferences with remarkable winning streaks—OKC at 15 games and Cleveland at 10. Both squads possess All-Star caliber talent, including Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Donovan Mitchell, and Darius Garland. As the NBA trade deadline approaches, all eyes are also on Jimmy Butler and the Miami Heat, as Butler's future remains uncertain following a recent suspension.

The Cavaliers, ranked first, are considering acquiring Cameron Johnson from the Nets, offering Caris LeVert and others in return. The Thunder, with a solid second-place standing, may seek to bolster their bench with shooters like Doug McDermott.

While other teams, such as the Boston Celtics and New York Knicks, ponder their roster strategies leading up to the deadline, the overall landscape of the league is shifting as teams evaluate their postseason prospects and potential rebuilding efforts.