NBA year-end roundtable: Can Luka and Embiid rebound in 2025?

NBA insiders answer looming questions as the calendar year comes to a close.

Which player got off the wrong foot and can ring in the New Year on the right one? Which team currently in the top eight in the East or West is most likely to miss the playoffs? Which player is ready for their first All-Star nod?.

The Nets have lost five of their past six games and figure to be big sellers at the trade deadline.

Tyler Herro has been rock-solid for the Heat, averaging career highs in points ( 24.2 ), assists ( 5.0 ) and 3 -point shooting ( 42.7% ) The Nets are the most logical choice here because of the fact that we all anticipated them to tank in hopes of landing a top draft pick.

Franz Wagner led Orlando to a 16 -9 mark, keeping the Magic ascending after a similar injury.

The All-Star Game will enjoy a bounce-back after last year's debacle.

Giannis Antetokounmpo and Nikola Jokic are among the early front-runners to win the MVP .

The Washington Wizards desperately need a superstar to bring basketball back to the District.

The Chicago Bulls need Cooper Flagg .