Of course, MLK Day is a federal holiday that the United States acknowledges every third Monday in January. King Jr. was a spokesperson for nonviolent activism during the Civil Rights Movement. He protested racial discrimination at the federal and state levels.

The trade deadline is approaching, but the Thunder don't have to make a rushed decision if they don't want to.

This Monday, the NBA on NBC celebrates Martin Luther King Jr. Day with not one, not two, not three, but four straight games featuring some of the best teams in the league. That's almost an entire day of basketball action, and it includes a look at the defending NBA champs as they head out for a cross-conference matchup on the road.

The Cavs (24-19) have been flirting with .500 basketball, but have put together wins in three of their last five games, including two straight against the Philadelphia 76ers. Though neither team is close to 100%, this matchup has been circled on the ...

The Oklahoma City Thunder (35-7) and Miami Heat (21-20) meet Saturday at 8 p.m. ET from the Kaseya Center in Miami, Florida. Let's analyze BetMGM Sportsbook's NBA odds around the Thunder vs. Heat odds and make our expert NBA picks and predictions for the best bets.

Up until that Wolves game, Gilgeous-Alexander averaged 10.3 free-throw attempts per 36 minutes, and the Thunder were at 24.7 attempts per game. Since, SGA is down to 8.9 attempts per 36, while Oklahoma City's team average fell to 22.7.

The Oklahoma City Thunder are sitting atop the NBA, but a glaring issue over the last 12 games has been their lack of rebounding. However, it isn't a massive concern despite the building frustration.

Before the Thunder came up short in a 122-120 loss to the Heat, Erik Spoelstra glowingly endorsed what OKC has built up over the decades. The longest-tenured NBA head coach has seen his fairshare of contenders. He's called plays from the sidelines since 2008.