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Intriguing storylines ahead of the draft

The 2020 NBA Draft is just days away, chock full of fascinating storylines that make it arguably the most unique draft ever. How will the Warriors use the No. 2 pick to bolster an already championship-caliber roster? How far might LaMelo Ball slide? What will the new-look Nets do to help out KD and Kyrie? Will the Pelicans trade Jrue Holiday and find a younger piece to pair with Zion? Here's what you should be watching out for ahead of a wild night.

Carlan Gay

Free agent destinations for Gallinari

Entering his age 32 season, Danilo Gallinari says he wants to win. It might be on a one-year deal, but he has plenty of options if he's willing to take the pay cut.

Carlan Gay

The Heat have their superstar in Butler

Jimmy Butler willed the Miami Heat two wins shy of an NBA championship and in the process, proved without a shadow of doubt he is a superstar.

Carlan Gay

Best shooting guards in free agency

From DeMar DeRozan to Joe Harris, the list of potential 2020 free agents at the shooting guard position could help shape the next title contender in the NBA.

Carlan Gay

A'ja Wilson's time to win a title will come

A'ja Wilson took another leap in her third season in the WNBA by earning league MVP. Her time to win a championship will come sooner rather than later.

Carlan Gay

Heat should feature Olynyk more

Kelly Olynyk played 18 minutes in the second half of Game 1. If he gets that consistent opportunity going forward, it just might help turn the series around.

Carlan Gay

Heat must slow down AD, but there's a bigger problem

Anthony Davis went off in Game 1 of the 2020 NBA Finals. The Heat have to find a way to slow him down, but they have an even bigger problem on their hands in this series.

Carlan Gay

Greatness awaits Erik Spoelstra

The second-longest tenured coach in the NBA has a chance to add to his legacy. He has a chance to go from good to great.

Carlan Gay

Butler, Heat a match made in heaven

It took Jimmy Butler four teams in four years to find a home, but he's four wins away from making the journey worth his while.

Carlan Gay

2020 WNBA awards predictions

NBA.com's Carlan Gay and Agustin Aboy gives their 2020 WNBA award picks.

Agustín Aboy

What is the 2020 WNBA playoff schedule?

The 2020 WNBA playoffs begin on Tuesday September 15th with a pair of single-elimination first round games.

Carlan Gay

Game 7 loss is only the beginning for the Raptors

The Raptors title defence finally came to an end in Game 7, but one loss doesn't erase the 24-month journey.

Carlan Gay

Davis back to being best big in NBA

Anthony Davis got back to being the best big man in the league and it couldn't have come at a better time for the Los Angeles Lakers.

Carlan Gay

Steve Nash to coach the Nets

Captain Canada will be in the spotlight in the big apple as the new head coach of the Brooklyn Nets.

Carlan Gay

NBA Soundsystem Live: Can the C's top the Raptors?

NBA.com's Carlan Gay and Scott Rafferty recap the first week of the playoffs and preview what's ahead in the second round.

Carlan Gay

Middleton breaks out of slump, Bucks take Game 4

The Bucks saw Khris Middleton explode in the fourth quarter to secure a Game 4 win and take a commanding 3-1 series lead over the Magic.

Carlan Gay

Thank you, Kobe

How one Kobe Bryant game-winner in Toronto forever strengthened the bond between two brothers. NBA.com's Carlan Gay, who grew up in Canada, remembers watching his hero in person for the first time and details the everlasting impact of that distinctive memory.

Carlan Gay

Red-hot Robinson leads Heat to 2-0 series lead

Duncan Robinson was unstoppable on Thursday, going 7-for-8 from 3-point range as the Miami Heat defeated the Indiana Pacers in Game 2.

Carlan Gay

Vucevic, Magic stun Bucks in Game 1

Nikola Vucevic and the Magic shocked the world to take a 1-0 lead over the Milwaukee Bucks in their round one best-of-seven series.

Carlan Gay

Have the Celtics been able to stop Embiid?

The Boston Celtics lost their best answer to Joel Embiid in Al Horford last offseason but has that impacted the way they were able to defend the 76ers All-Star centre this season?

Carlan Gay

Nuggets vs. Jazz preview: Is Gobert the answer for Jokic?

The Nuggets swept the season series with the Jazz, despite all three games being close. Do the Jazz have the best answer to neutralize Nikola Jokic?

Carlan Gay

Boylen out as head coach of Bulls

The Chicago Bulls made the move to fire Jim Boylen on Saturday. The team announced the search for a replacement will begin immediately.

Carlan Gay

Rockets vs. Thunder preview: How long can Houston last without Westbrook?

The Rockets will be without Russell Westbrook for the start of the playoffs, does that change their outlook for their first-round matchup with the Oklahoma City Thunder?

Carlan Gay

What's at stake in Sunday's games

Sunday's schedule gives you every excuse to make it a "lazy Sunday." Here's what's at stake in all five games on Day 10 of the NBA restart.

Carlan Gay

How can Philly survive without Simmons?

There's no doubt the Philadelphia 76ers will miss everything Ben Simmons brings to the table, but with Al Horford and Joel Embiid on the floor together, they may be able to survive just enough.

Carlan Gay

Popovich on Jokic: 'He's a reincarnation of Larry Bird'

Gregg Popovich dished out high praise for Nuggets' big man Nikola Jokic after their battle on Wednesday.

Carlan Gay

Simmons 'day-to-day' after MRI on left knee comes back clean

Ben Simmons grabbbed a rebound in the third quarter against the Washington Wizards and appeared to tweak his left knee in the process.

Carlan Gay

Who's scarier on offence: Harden or Lillard?

They're two of the best guards in the NBA, but which one is better? NBA.com's Carlan Gay and Scott Rafferty hit the debate corner to figure out the answer.

Scott Rafferty

Eight observations from the Raps gritty win over the Heat

The Toronto Raptors dug in and got a touch gritty in their win over the Miami Heat on Monday, 107-103.

Carlan Gay

8 observations from the WNBA's opening week

Sylvia Fowles hits the record books, Sabrina Ionescu is as good as advertised and the Washington Mystics aren't going anywhere.

Carlan Gay

Can Bamba crack the Magic rotation?

Mo Bamba has been quietly having a solid sophomore season, but are there enough minutes to go around in a crowded Magic frontcourt?

Carlan Gay

WNBA Power Rankings: Who's #1?

The WNBA campaign gets started on Saturday, July 25th and runs through Saturday, September 12th.

Carlan Gay

Zion re-enters NBA bubble, will begin quarantine

The Pelicans' rookie will have to remain in quarantine for at least four days according to multiple reports, no offical word has been made.

Carlan Gay

Is Lillard the NBA's best offensive player?

Damian Lillard is once again having a terrific offensive season, but will anyone recognize him as the best offensive weapon in the game?

Carlan Gay

Who would you rather have: Tatum or Siakam?

NBA.com's Carlan Gay and Scott Rafferty step into the court room and debate the case for who'd they rather have between Toronto Raptors All-Star Pascal Siakam or Boston Celtics All-Star Jayson Tatum.

Scott Rafferty

Can the Heat make a deep run?

The Miami Heat have all the ingredients to make a deep playoff run, but will they?

Carlan Gay

CP3 is All-NBA 1st team again

Chris Paul has finally been healthy this season and he's reminding everyone why he's one of the best point guards of all-time.

Carlan Gay

All-NBA Team predictions

Did Pascal Siakam do enough to crack the list? Luka bumped to Second Team All-NBA? Is Trae Young an All-NBA guard this season? Questions abound surrounding NBA.com's All-NBA selections.

Carlan Gay

Players coalition want real change before resume to play

Kyrie Irving and Avery Bradley are using their voices in the hopes of bringing the league together to spark real change in the black community.

Carlan Gay

WNBA to begin 22-game season in July

The league announced a plan to play a 22-game regular season followed by traditional playoff beginning in July.

Carlan Gay

There's no debate: Jokic is All-NBA First Team

On the surface it may look like four competitors, but Nikola Jokic should be the only answer to the question who is the All-NBA First Team centre this season.

Carlan Gay

The 1970s All-Decade Team

Kareem Adbul-Jabbar was a lock to make the team, but where did Jerry West land? How does the Laker legend stack up with Walt Frazier, John Havlicek, Pete Maravich and other great guards from the 70s?

Carlan Gay

You can't tell the story of the 1980s without...

Magic and Bird. Michael Jordan's arrival. The 1988 Slam Dunk Contest. The Bad Boy Pistons. The 1980s may have shaped the NBA as we know it today.

Carlan Gay

All-Decade Team for 1990s

10 years, five players, one impossible task. Aside from a couple of no-brainers, choosing the All-Decade Team for the 1990s proved tough. The centres alone were a task, but in the end we made difficult choices. Our week-long decade-by-decade trip through NBA history continues with the '90s.

Carlan Gay

You can't tell the story of the 2010s without...

From LeBron, Dwade and Chris Bosh forming the Heatles to KD joining the 73-win Warriors, player movement helped shaped the 2010s and change the NBA forever.

Carlan Gay

Is this Harden's year to break through?

The stars have aligned for James Harden and the Houston Rockets to make a deep playoff run should the season return, but will the Beard be able to finally reach the mountain top?

Carlan Gay

Big picture takeaways from 'The Last Dance'

After 10 riveting episodes with fresh commentary and never-before-seen footage, it's time to reconsider several big picture narratives surrounding the most iconic team of the 90s.

Carlan Gay

Is Stockton still underrated?

John Stockton played 19 years in the NBA and set the bar high for the standard of point guards in the NBA.

Carlan Gay

MJ always found motivation

The best to ever do it always found something to get him going to beat you even if nothing was there. Need proof? Here are several examples.

Carlan Gay

What happened to the NBA without MJ?

Michael Jordan abruptly retired ahead of the 1993-94 NBA season, which left the league wide open for the first time in many years.

Carlan Gay

Right or Wrong: Pippen's infamous decision

One of the most debated topics of Scottie Pippen's career isn't whether he would have won a title without Michael Jordan. It's a moment from Game 3 of the 1994 Eastern Conference Semifinals that he may want to have back.

Carlan Gay

Watch: Classic 'I Love This Game' commercials

Over the years, the NBA has had some of the best commercials and slogans. 'I Love This Game' is at the top of the list.

Carlan Gay

The men MJ never beat

Michael Jordan dominated the NBA in his prime, but there are 76 men who can make the claim of never having lost to the GOAT.

Carlan Gay

MJ dominated Clyde Drexler

To some, Clyde Drexler was on the same level as Michael Jordan before the 1992 NBA Finals. To MJ, he was just another victim.

Carlan Gay

Quiz on latest 'Last Dance' episodes

How many All-Star teams did Dennis Rodman make? What year did Phil Jackson join the Bulls? What's one of the "Jordan Rules"? Take this quiz to test your knowledge from the latest episodes of "The Last Dance."

Scott Rafferty

Would Pippen be more appreciated today?

Was he a top-five player in the 90s? What made him so great next to Michael Jordan? Would he be more appreciated today? Who is his closest comparison? Carlan Gay and Scott Rafferty discuss all things Scottie Pippen.

Carlan Gay

Report: Simmons expected to return from back injury

Ben Simmons has been sidelined with a back injury since Feb. 22 but he might be available if the season resumes play.

Carlan Gay

When is the WNBA Draft?

The WNBA Draft 2020 will take place on Saturday, April 18, 2020 with the New York Liberty selecting first in the three-round draft.

Carlan Gay

The time MJ came off the bench

Michael Jordan ignored doctor's orders and came back from a broken foot to lead the Chicago Bulls to the playoffs, but he did most of it coming off the bench.

Carlan Gay

Who is Jerry Krause?

From 1985 to 2003, Jerry Krause shaped the Chicago Bulls roster. Here's what you need to know about the man who helped build a dynasty.

Carlan Gay

No one won under MJ's watch

Michael Jordan would eliminate 20 different Hall of Famers in the postseason, proving his dominance and appetite for winning.

Carlan Gay

Harrell is a championship X-Factor for LA

The Clippers will go as far as Kawhi Leonard and Paul George can take them, but they'll need Montrezl Harrell to be special if they want to win big this season.

Carlan Gay

Melo thinks he wins rings if drafted by Detroit

Carmelo Anthony firmly believes he would have won multiple rings if he were drafted by the Detroit Pistons back in 2003.

Carlan Gay

Nurse for Coach of the Year?

Who is the front-runner for Coach of the Year to this point of the NBA season? Two members of our NBA.com Staff believe it's Nick Nurse of the Toronto Raptors, but one disagrees.

Scott Rafferty

Ranking the weirdest fits in NBA history

With news that Tom Brady is leaving the only NFL team he's known, we ranked the weirdest star departures in NBA history.

Kyle Irving

The weight of 12 great minutes from AD

The Lakers are 42-0 this season when holding a lead entering the fourth. The key to getting out in front? Hint: it's not LeBron James.

Carlan Gay

Stephen Curry is "the most unselfish superstar"

Stephen Curry returned to the lineup and immediately made life easier for Andrew Wiggins. The startling impact on the former No. 1 overall pick led to glowing praise and hinted at a promising future.

Carlan Gay

LeBron's biggest championship X-factor

The Lakers are quietly turning LeBron James into the single-most dangerous post-up player in the NBA and it could be the answer for fixing one of the team's biggest weaknesses.

Carlan Gay

Should we cool off the Heat?

The Miami Heat are 4-6 in the last ten games, a far cry from their 24-9 start to the year. Is it time to cool off on the Heat's chances at a deep playoff run?

Carlan Gay

7 Thoughts: Jokic, Nuggets hold off short-handed Raps

Nikola Jokic and Jamal Murray combined for 45 points on 62% shooting from the field as the Nuggets defeated the Raptors 133-118.

Carlan Gay

Highlights from an action-packed 14-game MLK Day

Tuesday saw all but two teams in the NBA hit the court, with a host of show-stopping performances. Catch up on the scores, stats and highlights from a busy day in the NBA.

Carlan Gay

No Embiid, no problem 76ers locking down on D

Most expected the 76ers to speed up the tempo without Joel Embiid, they've slowed it down instead and are winning with playoff style basketball.

Carlan Gay

D-Rose has been unstoppable lately

The Pistons suffered their 28th loss of the season, but Derrick Rose continues to be a bright spot in Detroit.

Carlan Gay

Pelicans' rookie Zion debut set

David Griffin told reporters that he 'anticipates' Zion Williamson will make his debut Jan. 23.

Carlan Gay

Chris Paul at heart of OKC's new perfect pairing

The silky smoothness of SGA and cerebral meticulousness of CP3 has stopped the rebuild in OKC before it even started.

Carlan Gay

10 thoughts from a historic Raptors comeback

The Toronto Raptors were on the verge of being blown out on Monday before they exploded with a huge fourth quarter to secure their 21st win of the season.

Carlan Gay

Is 76ers/Celtics the NBA's best rivalry?

On Thursday, one of the NBA's best rivalries is renewed.

Carlan Gay

Embiid changed mindset since scoreless Raptors game

After going 0-for-11 two weeks ago in Toronto, Joel Embiid has changed his mindset and the results have been scary good.

Carlan Gay

Report: Fizdale out in New York

The New York Knicks have reportedly parted ways with head coach David Fizdale following a 37-point loss to the Denver Nuggets.

Carlan Gay

Siakam bounces back as Raps protect SBA

Coming off a season-worst performance, Pascal Siakam led the way with a game-high 35 points for the Raptors as they remain undefeated at Scotiabank Arena.

Carlan Gay

Harden is the new MVP favourite

James Harden has the Rockets rolling and is now the odds on favourite to win the NBA's Most Valuable Player award, overtaking Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo.

Carlan Gay

Lillard frustrated after loss to Raptors

The four-time All-Star's streak of 230 consecutive double-figure scoring nights came to an end on Thursday in the Blazers loss to the Raptors.

Carlan Gay

Can Kawhi and the Clippers send a message?

After a thrilling victory on Monday, the Raptors now turn their attention to Kawhi Leonard and the Clippers.

Carlan Gay

Jokic clutch in 19-point comeback

Nikola Jokic comes up clutch against the Philadelphia 76ers with a dagger jumper to seal the deal in Denver.

Carlan Gay

Kemba's return to Charlotte brings back memories

"Everything you hear about him as a person is absolutely true, 100 percent true... Great guy, down to earth, humble — treated the people behind the scenes, first class." Those closest to the Hornets reflect upon the franchise icon set to make his first return back to the Queen City.

Carlan Gay

Graham's career night powers Hornets to win

The Hornets used a career-night from Devonte' Graham, 42 free throws and overtime to outlast the Pacers.

Carlan Gay

After career-high 39 points, can we say Hayward is back?

Gordon Hayward has been getting his groove back in 2019-20 but is it too soon to say that he's back?

Carlan Gay

1st week takeaways from around the NBA

How good is Trae Young? Is Karl Anthony-Towns the league's MVP? Is it over for the Warriors dynasty? Takeaways from a chaotic first week.

Carlan Gay

Are the defending champion Raptors still title contenders?

No Kawhi, no problem? Defending the title the starts now for the Raptors who still have plenty in the form of 5-time All-Star Kyle Lowry and reigning Most Improved Player Pascal Siakam. With the Finals MVP now in LA, do the Raptors still have enough to contend?

Carlan Gay

Is it a rebuild or a reload for OKC?

The Thunder have moved all of their foundational players, but will it be a complete rebuild or do they have enough to reload?

Carlan Gay

Can Luka, KP lead the Mavs back to the playoffs?

Everything points to Luka Doncic and Kristaps Porzingis working together seamlessly, but will it be enough for the Mavs?

Carlan Gay

Will the NBA's longest playoff drought finally end?

The young core is in place and some key vets were sprinkled in in the offseason. Are the Kings ready to break through in the tough Western Conference and make the playoffs for the first time since 2006?

Carlan Gay

Re-living Magic's iconic sky hook

Magic wanted to redeem himself from his mishap in the 1984 Finals and he did by making one of the most iconic plays in NBA history.

Carlan Gay

LeBron, Lakers to appear most on U.S. National TV in 2019-20

The Lakers led the league with 43 games on national TV in America last season.

Carlan Gay

Is Miami the perfect spot for Melo?

Could the Heat use Carmelo Anthony's services at this stage in his career?

Carlan Gay

Presti denies mutual interest in trading PG13

Thunder GM Sam Presti spoke publicly about the record setting Thunder-Clippers trade on Friday.

Carlan Gay

Kawhi: "Thank all of Toronto...it was a great amazing season"

Kawhi Leonard and Paul George were introduced as Clippers on Wednesday and both players thanked their former teams.

Carlan Gay

Divisional Ranking: Can the Raps win the Atlantic?

There's been a lot of movement in the Atlantic Division in the offseason, is it still one of the toughest in the NBA?

Carlan Gay

Embiid, Bosh, Brogdon headline BWB Africa 2019

The 17th annual Basketball Without Borders Africa camp will be held in Saly, Senegal.

Carlan Gay

How did the Raptors do in free agency?

The Raptors failed to bring back Kawhi Leonard and Danny Green, but how did they do with the rest of their acquisitions?

Carlan Gay

Ennis: '(76ers) are going to walk to the Finals in the East'

The veteran forward is confident in his team and is ready to help them get to the Finals.

Carlan Gay

Kawhi Leonard has opt out after 2 years with Clippers

According to media reports, the Clippers and Kawhi Leonard have agreed to a deal that aligns the length of his contract with that of Paul George.

Carlan Gay

6 things we learned from NBA Free Agency

The league has changed a lot since the Raptors were crowned NBA champions in June, here are a couple things we've learned since then.

Carlan Gay

Report: Clippers strike record-setting deal for PG13

The Clippers have reportedly signed Kawhi Leonard and now have also added Paul George to the team in a record-setting trade.

Carlan Gay

Report: Griz trade Parsons to the Hawks

Memphis is moving on from Chandler Parsons after three seasons with the Grizzlies.

Carlan Gay

Report: Kawhi won't meet with teams on first day, won't be rush

Kawhi Leonard has seen multiple All-Stars find new homes on the first day of free agency, but he won't be rushed into a decision.

Carlan Gay

Report: Pacers trade for Brogdon, signs Lamb

The Pacers start off free agency by adding more pieces to their backcourt.

Carlan Gay

Report: Barnes re-sign and Ariza joins Kings

Harrison Barnes and Trevor Ariza will help the Kings young core in Sacramento.

Carlan Gay

Report: Middleton set to return to Milwaukee

Khris Middleton has decided to return to Milwaukee, keeping the Bucks core together for the 2019-2020 season.

Carlan Gay

Report: Kyrie to sign with Nets

Kevin Durant and DeAndre Jordan are reportedly set to join Irving in Brooklyn.

Carlan Gay

Report: LeBron giving up No. 23 to AD

LeBron James is set to don a new jersey number after giving up his famous No. 23 to new teammate Anthony Davis, according to reports.

Carlan Gay

Report: CP3 wants out of Houston

According to reports, Chris Paul and James Harden are having trouble in Houston.

Carlan Gay

Lowry cements Raptor legacy with title

Kyle Lowry has been through it all as the longest tenured Raptors player, but he finally has his career defining moment and no one can take it away from him.

Carlan Gay

Punjabi broadcast duo ready to make difference in India

Canadians Parminder Singh and Preet Randhawa are bringing the game to new fans and hope one day it pays off with more Indians in the NBA.

Carlan Gay

Broadcasters call NBA Finals in Punjabi for first time

Parminder Singh and Preet Randhawa called Game 4 of the NBA Finals in Punjabi for the first time in the league's history.

Carlan Gay

Kawhi overtakes Curry as Finals MVP favourite

Raptors superstar Kawhi Leonard is now the odds favourite to win Finals MVP for the second time in his career.

Carlan Gay

NBA Finals berth erases years of heartbreak for Toronto fans

The Toronto Raptors are heading to their first NBA Finals in franchise history, a moment 24 years in the making.

Carlan Gay

Who is now eligible for a supermax?

The NBA announced the All-NBA teams on Thursday. Here's who is now supermax eligible.

Carlan Gay

Dirk named global ambassador for World Cup 2019

Dirk Nowitzki becomes the third former NBA legend to be named as a global ambassador for the FIBA Basketball World Cup 2019 in China.

Carlan Gay

Milwaukee radio station puts ban on Drake

A Milwaukee radio station is playfully putting a ban on Drake's music for the duration of the Raptors-Bucks Eastern Conference Finals series.

Carlan Gay

Report: Knicks to focus on AD deal if they win lottery

The New York Knicks may decide to move a number one overall pick should they win the NBA Draft lottery, reports say.

Carlan Gay

Embiid listed as probable ahead of Game 5

Joel Embiid missed shootaround on Tuesday, but is listed as probable ahead of the Raptors-76ers crucial Game 5.

Carlan Gay

Rockets grind out Game 4 to tie series

James Harden and PJ Tucker lead the Rockets to a grind out win over the Golden State Warriors to tie the series at 2-2.

Carlan Gay

3 takeaways from the Bucks Game 4 win

Giannis Antetokounmpo led the way for the Bucks with a game-high 39 points and 16 rebounds as Milwaukee took a commanding 3-1 series lead with a Game 4 win.

Carlan Gay

One thing the Rockets needs to change in Game 3

The Houston Rockets have been turning the ball over at an alarming rate and it needs to stop if they're going to have a chance in the series.

Carlan Gay

Kerr thinks 'obvious' Durant is best in the league

Steve Kerr has already compared KD to MJ and thinks it's clear that Durant is the best player in the NBA today.

Carlan Gay

L2M report says non-call on Harden was correct

The NBA released the last two minute report on Monday confirming that the non-call on James Harden's 3-point attempt late in Game 1 was correct.

Carlan Gay

Mitchell vows to be better after 4-for-22 performance

Donovan Mitchell vows to bounce back from poor 4-for-22 shooting performance as the Jazz's season comes to an end.

Carlan Gay

Capela on Warriors: 'I want to face them'

Clint Capela didn't waste time getting to the point after dispatching the Jazz in five games. He wants his chance now to do the same to the defending champion Warriors.

Carlan Gay

Report: Cousins to miss remainder of playoffs

DeMarcus Cousins went down with an injury in the first quarter of Game 2 against the Clippers and is expected to miss the rest of the postseason.

Carlan Gay

George: 'Four days ago I couldn’t even lift my shoulder’

Paul George is still nursing a right shoulder injury despite going for a team-high 26 points in the Thunder's Game 1 loss to the Blazers.

Carlan Gay

Five things to watch in Tuesday's games

The 76ers are trying to get back in the series on Tuesday and the Warriors are trying to flex their muscle at home.

Carlan Gay

Warriors-Clippers series preview

Can the Clippers make it a series? Or will the Warriors continue to run through the Western Conference en-route to another Finals appearance.

Carlan Gay

Report: Fultz traded to Orlando Magic

Markelle Fultz is heading to Orlando according to reports in exchange for draft picks and Jonathan Simmons.

Carlan Gay

The NBA's most valuable franchises in 2019

Forbes released their annual list of NBA franchise values, and the New York Knicks top the list.

Carlan Gay

Report: Bucks, Pistons strike deal with Maker-Johnson

Thon Maker is reportedly headed to Detroit for Stanley Johnson after asking for a trade to seek more playing time.

Carlan Gay

Report: Jazz interested in Mike Conley

The Jazz and Grizzlies have had entry level discussions around the possible swap of Mike Conley and Ricky Rubio according to reports.

Carlan Gay

Kevin Knox to debut London shoes

New York Knicks rookie Kevin Knox will have a fresh pair of PUMA Clyde Court to wear in London, England.

Carlan Gay

The Suns are this week's team to watch on NBA League Pass

Four games, two within the division and three exclusively on NBA League Pass makes the Phoenix Suns this week's team to watch.

Carlan Gay

5 takeaways: Magic blow out Raptors

Nikola Vucevic and the Orlando Magic were just too much for the Raptors on Saturday.

Carlan Gay

Four takeaways: Harden's 41 lifts Rockets

James Harden dropped 41 points and Clint Capela finished with 16 points and a Rockets franchise high 23 rebounds in Houston's 113-109 win over the Thunder.

Carlan Gay

5 biggest scoring performances on Christmas Day

With the likes of LeBron James, Stephen Curry, Kevin Durant, James Harden and Giannis Antetokounmpo playing this Christmas, will any of them have a scoring performance big enough to get them in the top five?

Carlan Gay

Five takeaways from Celtics thrilling OT win over Raptors

Kyrie Irving was incredible, posting 43 points and 11 assists as the Celtics down the Raptors in overtime.

Carlan Gay

Green responds to Durant and Warriors drama

Draymond Green spoke to reporters on Thursday ahead of the Warriors' game against the Rockets.

Carlan Gay

Nance Jr.: Zlatan or Thibaut would be best ballers

Chelsea supporter Lance Nance Jr. thinks former NBA MVP Russell Westbrook could make the transition to play professional football.

Carlan Gay

Nance Jr.: 'Ronaldo to Juventus bigger' than LeBron to L.A.

LeBron James' former teammates Larry Nance Jr. believes his offseason move came second to Cristiano Ronaldo's transfer to Juventus.

Carlan Gay

Bulls' rookie Carter Jr.: 'I feel like I'm a phenomenal defender'

After impressing at summer league, Bulls fans are hoping Carter Jr. can help accelerate their path back to the postseason.

Carlan Gay

Training camp update: '[Kawhi] is looking like an MVP'

Canadian Chris Boucher thinks Kawhi Leonard looks like an MVP in training camp.

Carlan Gay

Report: Raptors join list of interested teams in Butler

The Toronto Raptors have reportedly shown interest in Minnesota Timberwolves' star Jimmy Butler.

Carlan Gay

Report: Cavs interested in Butler

The Cleveland Cavaliers are interested in Jimmy Butler according to reports.

Carlan Gay

Report: Booker to miss start of camp with hand injury

Devin Booker will undergo surgery for an injury right-hand on Monday reports say.

Carlan Gay

Kyle Kuzma believes with LeBron, Lakers don't need to be patient

Kyle Kuzma thinks the offseason additions the young Lakers made should have them competing this year.

Carlan Gay

Curry hopes Dub Nation keeps Lakers' bandwagon in check

Stephen Curry knows the Lakers, Warriors rivalry is back to intense levels with the addition of LeBron James.

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