But New Orleans' ongoing injury issues played out like the league's saddest broken record, the loss column swelled to 61 (second-highest in franchise history), Brandon Ingram was sent packing at the deadline and former front-office architect David Griffin was shown the exit at season's end.

The NBA continues to monitor Giannis Antetokounmpo's situation with the Bucks, yet the Rockets aren't completely sold that he will be traded.