Portland Trail Blazers (16-28, 13th in the Western Conference) vs. Charlotte Hornets (11-29, 13th in the Eastern Conference) Charlotte, North Carolina; Friday, 7 p.m. EST BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Hornets -5;

The Los Angeles Clippers could make a deep run in the playoffs this season, but they need to make an adjustment at the NBA Trade Deadline.

Diabate (illness) is available for Friday's game against the Bulls. Diabate will play through an illness for the Hornets on Friday, and he's in line to make his first appearance in the NBA since a Dec.