This is the first year where the 24 All-Stars will be divided into three teams, selected by general managers Charles Barkley, Shaquille O'Neal and Kenny Smith. Each team will compete in a mini-tournament, with one winner crowned after three games.

Duke’s Cooper Flagg is the obvious No. 1 pick. He’s lived up to the hype during his freshman year with the Blue Devils, and will be expected to be an All-NBA player by the time he reaches his prime. Behind Flagg, there are a number of prospects who have a pathway to NBA stardom but also have scary downside scenarios if they don’t hit.

OKC’s best move at the 2 p.m. Thursday NBA trade deadline is to stand pat. Double down on continuity as a counter punch to the wave of changes.