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VanVleet helps Raptors overcome Wiggins triple-double

Fred VanVleet returned following a five-game absence to score a game-high 29 points on 7-for-8 shooting from 3-point range. He helped the Raptors overcome a triple-double from Andrew Wiggins, the first of his career.

Scott Rafferty

Giannis' historic run continues

Giannis Antetokounmpo put up another monster stat line in Brooklyn. Once again, he did it in short time, as the Milwaukee Bucks continue to put their own spin on load management.

Kane Pitman

Kawhi, Lou Will lead comeback over Pelicans

Kawhi Leonard and Lou Williams combined for 71 points to lead a comeback win over the Pelicans. Williams came up clutch, taking over in the fourth quarter, while Leonard is amidst one of the best stretches of his career.

Kyle Irving

Report: Kings and Blazers agree to trade

The Sacramento Kings and Portland Trail Blazers have reportedly come to agreement on a multi-player trade headlined by Trevor Ariza and Kent Bazemore

Kane Pitman

Luka outduels Lillard; Mavs win 4th straight

This is Doncic's 18th game this season of scoring 30 or more and the Mavericks have a record of 12-6 (66.7%) in those games.

Yash Matange

Saturday's scores: Heat win in OKC

Plenty of storylines from Saturday's 7-game slate. Follow below for stats, highlights and scores from each game.

NBA.com Staff

Hawks record 1st win in San Antonio since 1997

In Vince Carter's final game in San Antonio, the Hawks beat the Spurs in San Antonio for the first time since the 1996-97 season.

Yash Matange

Morant, Brooks wow in 7th straight win

The team's current seven-game win streak is the first since the 2014-15 season when the franchise won eight straight.

Yash Matange

Nurse: Gasol has 'a little bounce back'

Gasol set a new season-high with 20 points in Toronto's win over Washington. The big man did so while draining six of his seven 3-point attempts.

Scott Rafferty

Carmelo tops 26,000 career points

Carmelo Anthony topped 26,000 points in his NBA career during the Portland Trail Blazers' road meeting with Dallas Mavericks. Anthony becomes the 18th player in NBA history to reach the milestone.

Kane Pitman

Simmons, Korkmaz power Sixers to win

Ben Simmons relentlessly attacked the paint while Furkan Korkmaz scorched the nets as the Sixers pulled away from the Bulls late to notch their second straight win.

Kane Pitman

Gasol turns back the clock in commanding win

Marc Gasol stole the show in Toronto's 140-111 win over Washington by setting a season-high with 20 points and tying his career-high with six made 3-pointers.

Scott Rafferty

Most popular players & teams in NBA merch sales

LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers remained atop the NBA's most popular jersey and team merchandise sales list.

NBA.com Staff

Friday's scores: Kawhi powers Clippers past Magic

The Nuggets escaped with a thrilling OT win over the Warriors, while Kawhi Leonard continued his scoring form to lead the Clippers past the Magic. Catch up on all the day's action, right here.

NBA.com Staff

All-Star Moment: Ingram, Mitchell shine in wild OT duel

Two of the league's brightest young stars made strong cases for an All-Star selection as they each put forth the best scoring performances of their young careers. Ultimately, Ingram's 49 points pushed the Pelicans to a wild OT win over the Jazz, who saw their 10-game win streak come to an end.

Gilbert McGregor

Takeaways: Giannis, Kemba battle as Bucks hold off Celtics

The Bucks led by as much as 27 points in the first half of this contest but the Celtics continued to fight. Cutting it as close as four points in the fourth quarter, Boston fell just short as Kemba Walker's 40 points couldn't overcome a 32 and 17 double-double from Giannis Antetokounmpo.

Kyle Irving

WNBA announces expanded schedule, more TV Games

The WNBA's schedule is released, with a mid-season tournament and more national TV games.

NBA.com Staff

Takeaways from third fan vote returns

Did Luka Doncic catch LeBron James or is The King still the leading vote-getter for the 2020 NBA All-Star Game?

Scott Rafferty

LeBron, Jordan and every leader in All-Star fan voting

Will LeBron James or Luka Doncic finish first in the fan voting for the 2020 All-Star Game? How would James leading for a seventh time compare to Michael Jordan, Kobe Bryant and some of the other all-time legends?

NBA.com Staff

Doncic's absurd vision in one possession

Doncic dished out a career-best 17 assists against the Kings on Thursday. One of those assists serves as a perfect example of his other-worldly vision.

Scott Rafferty

The Guessing Game: Who should be an All-Star?

It's a simple concept ... we provide the stats for players and you pick which player is better. The catch? You don't know the identities until AFTER you've voted.

Kyle Irving

Fultz records triple-double as Magic stun Lakers

Through 41 games, the Lakers have a conference-best record of 33-8 and will now head off for their 5-game Grammy road trip. The Magic, meanwhile, are 20-21 at the midway point of their season - good for the 7th seed in the East.

Yash Matange

Doncic drops historic triple-double in win vs. Kings

Doncic dished out a career-high 17 assists and became the youngest player in NBA history to record a triple-double with 15+ rebounds & 15+ assists.

Benyam Kidane

Trail Blazers win in Melo's return to Houston

With his efficient double-double (18p,12r) and the win, it was a perfect return for Carmelo Anthony to Houston.

Yash Matange

Thursday's scores: Pistons stun Celtics in Boston

On a busy 10-game slate on Thursday, the Pistons shocking the Celtics in Boston was among the big headlines of the day.

NBA.com Staff

DeRozan joins Robinson in Spurs record books

DeRozan has now scored 25-plus points on 50 percent shooting in seven straight games, tying him with David Robinson for the longest such streak in franchise history. To say he's been on a roll lately would be an understatement.

Scott Rafferty

Takeaways: Simmons, Harris power 76ers past Nets

The Philadelphia 76ers move to 19-2 at home this season after a 117-106 win over the Brooklyn Nets.

Benyam Kidane

10 thoughts: Raptors defeat Thunder in a thriller

It was a game of runs as the Raptors led by as much as 30 points but had that lead cut down to just three points late in the fourth quarter. Toronto had seven different players score in double figures with Norman Powell leading the way, while Kyle Lowry's clutch play down the stretch helped halt the Thunder's comeback hopes.

Kyle Irving

Interact with every dime dropped by Ben Simmons

What would it look like if you dropped every single dime from Ben Simmons into a bucket? Who has scored the most off of his passes? Does he have more in the first or fourth quarter? What about 2s vs 3s? We mapped out every single assist from the towering point guard so far this season.

Micah Adams

Pelicans' rookie Zion debut set

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

Carlan Gay

The secret to CP3's resurgence

Last season appeared to be the start of a sharp decline for Chris Paul, but the nine-time All-Star is back to his Point God ways. Here's how he's been able to do it.

Scott Rafferty

Kawhi drops 43, powers Clippers to 25-pt win

Kawhi Leonard drops a season-high 43 points as the Clippers cruised past the Cavaliers by 25 points. At the halfway mark of their season, the Clippers now hold a 28-13 record.

Yash Matange

Wednesday's scores: Giannis scores 37 in 21 mins vs. the Knicks

In one of six games on Wednesday, the Milwaukee Bucks improved a league-best 36-6 behind a dominating 26-point win vs. the New York Knicks at home.

NBA.com Staff

Morant continues to prove doubters wrong

The biggest criticism of Morant coming into the NBA? His jump shot. It's still early in his career, but his biggest weakness is quickly turning into a strength — something the Rockets learned the hard way.

Scott Rafferty

Ingles on Jazz streak: 'We've still got a lot to improve on'

The Utah Jazz extend their win streak to 10 games with a 118-107 road victory over the Brooklyn Nets.

Benyam Kidane

Jazz inch closer to franchise record

Having won 10 straight games, the Jazz are now five wins away from tying the longest streak in franchise history. What are the odds of them breaking that record?

Scott Rafferty

How much should winning matter in All-Star debate?

Trae Young and Devin Booker are putting up crazy offensive numbers for teams with losing records. Kyle Lowry and Chris Paul aren't as prolific, but are leading teams squarely in the playoff picture. How much should winning ultimately matter when picking the All-Star team?

Gilbert McGregor

DeRozan, Richardson named Players of the Week

DeRozan (29.3 ppg, 6.5 rpg, 6.0 apg) led the Spurs to a 3-1 record while Richardson (22.7 ppg, 3.7 apg, 2.3 rpg) helped lead the Sixers to a 2-1 record this past week.

Gilbert McGregor

LeBron powers Lakers to ninth-straight win

In today's win, James passed Isiah Thomas for eighth on the NBA's all-time assists list.

Benyam Kidane

Tuesday's scores: Lillard, Blazers hold off Hornets

With seven games of NBA action today, there was a host of big-time performances, headlined by Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Damian Lillard and LeBron James. Catch up on all the games, right here!

NBA.com Staff

Takeaways from 76ers sixth-straight road loss

The Philadelphia 76ers have now lost six-straight road games following the Indiana Pacers' 101-95 comeback at Bankers Life Fieldhouse.

Benyam Kidane

SGA's first career triple-double puts him in historic company

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander recorded his first career triple-double with 20 points, 20 rebounds and 10 assists in the Thunder's win over the Timberwolves. His triple-double puts him in elite company as one of two Canadians in NBA history to achieve the feat.

Kyle Irving

How LeBron fares vs. his former teams

Winners of eight straight, the Lakers are back in action as they host the Cleveland Cavaliers – the franchise that LeBron James spent 11 seasons with over two stints, winning an NBA title in 2016. The last time he took the floor against the franchise he drafted him, he recored a monster stat line with 32 points, 14 rebounds and seven assists. What's in store this time? A look into the past might give us an idea for the future.

Gilbert McGregor

This Week in NBA History: MJ announces 2nd retirement

This Week in NBA History includes Michael Jordan announcing his second retirement in 1999 and the Wilt Chamberlain trade to the Philadelphia 76ers in 1965. Take a trip down memory lane to relive this week's top history-making moments.

Yash Matange

Did the Lakers take the top spot?

The Bucks have held the top spot in our weekly Power Rankings since the first week of the season. Was their one slip up and a perfect week from the Lakers enough for Los Angeles to take the top spot?

NBA.com Staff

Jokic stars as Nuggets edge Clippers in Denver

By clinching this game, the Nuggets have won eight of their last 10 at home while extending the Clippers' streak of 'not winning 3 games' to nearly a month.

Yash Matange

DeRozan, Spurs earn wild comeback win over Raptors

In a game that came down to the last possession, DeRozan scored 21 of his 25 points in the second half and the Spurs rallied from 18 down to earn a major road victory over the defending champs.

Gilbert McGregor

Ultra-efficient Kyrie shines in first game back

Kyrie Irving was ultra-efficient in his 20 minutes, shooting 10-of-11 from the field in the 108-86 win over the Atlanta Hawks.

Benyam Kidane

Jazz extend win streak to nine games

The Utah Jazz climb to second in the Western Conference standings following a 127-116 road win over the Washington Wizards.

Benyam Kidane

Kyrie to return today vs. Hawks

Irving has been sidelined since Nov. 17 with a right shoulder impingement. Prior to the injury, he was averaging career-highs of 28.5 points, 7.2 assists and 5.4 rebounds per game.

Scott Rafferty

Sunday's scores: Bucks secure big road win over Blazers

The big three of Antetokounmpo, Middleton and Bledsoe combined for 91 points to lead the Bucks past the Blazers. With the win they move to a 35-6 record at the halfway point of the season.

NBA.com Staff

Mavs edge cold-shooting 76ers

The Philadelphia 76ers suffered their worst shooting performance of the season, dropping their fifth road game in a row.

Benyam Kidane

Tatum drops career-high 41 points in big win

Tatum needed only three quarters to pour in his new career-high, leading the Celtics to a 140-105 win over the Pelicans.

Benyam Kidane

Harden makes history with 20,000th point

Harden scored the 20,000th career point of his career in the first half of Houston's matchup with Minnesota. Only six players have reached that figure at a younger age.

Scott Rafferty

Don't take LeBron vs. Luka for granted

Two generational talents and two of the best players in the NBA at two completely different ages, and stages, of their careers. LeBron James versus Luka Doncic is a special and unprecedented type of matchup that has never before happened in NBA history. It's an extraordinarily rare and a unique case of "idols become your rivals," so don't take it for granted.

Kyle Irving

LBJ outduels Luka; Lakers dominate Mavs

With this decisive win, the Lakers win their season series with Mavericks 3-1 and improve to a conference-best 31-7.

Yash Matange

Saturday's scores: Jazz extend winning streak to eight

The Utah Jazz extended their winning streak to eight games with a win over Charlotte, while Spencer Dinwiddie's career-high 14 assists helped Brooklyn snap their seven game losing streak.

NBA.com Staff

LeBron is by far the best player in the world

LeBron James has the Lakers off to one of their best starts in franchise history and he's doing it on both ends. One recently released stat reveals how the recently turned 35-year-old is still at the top of his game.

Micah Adams

Morant puts star potential on display in win

DeMar DeRozan continued his strong play with 36 points, nine rebounds and nine assists, but Ja Morant's 22-point, 14-assist double-double powered the Grizzlies to victory.

Scott Rafferty

Dinwiddie helps Nets snap 7-game losing streak

Spencer Dinwiddie continued his All-Star push with a big double-double as the Brooklyn Nets snapped their seven game losing streak with this win

Kane Pitman

What has and hasn't changed in second fan vote returns

LeBron James ranked behind Luka Doncic and Giannis Antetokounmpo in the first fan vote returns earlier this month. He's now ahead of both of them.

Scott Rafferty

Gallinari plays spoiler in Russ' return to OKC

Five players scored 15 or more as the Thunder beat the Rockers for the 7th win in the last eight games.

Yash Matange

Sights & sounds: Russ' return to OKC

It was an emotional night in Oklahoma City, as former MVP Russell Westbrook returned to Chesapeake Energy Arena for the first time since being traded to the Houston Rockets in the offseason.

Kane Pitman

Friday's scores: Thompson's career-night gives Cavs' OT win

Tristan Thompson dropped a career-high 35 in an overtime win over the Detroit Pistons while the Philadelphia 76ers clinched the season series with the Boston Celtics.

NBA.com Staff

76ers roll over Celtics in first game without Embiid

So far, so good, for the Philadelphia 76ers without Joel Embiid, as they come from behind to defeat the Boston Celtics.

Kane Pitman

Report: Embiid has torn ligament in left ring finger

Joel Embiid is set for a stint on the sidelines with the news that he has suffered a torn radial collateral ligament in his left finger.

Kane Pitman

How special will Russ' return to OKC be?

For 11 years, Russell Westbrook called Oklahoma City home. When he takes the floor at Chesapeake Energy Arena as a visitor for the first time on Friday, it will be different, to say the least. Ahead of his return, take a look back at some other return games that had a similar effect.

Gilbert McGregor

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

Is Houston's Westbrook gamble paying off?

The Rockets took a gamble in the offseason when they traded Chris Paul for Russell Westbrook. How is the gamble paying off? It's early, but Westbrook is taking the steps needed to make his latest partnership with James Harden work.

Scott Rafferty

Thursday's scores: DeRozan powers Spurs past Celtics

The Spurs picked up a big win on the road, while the Jazz extend their win streak to seven games. Catch up on the best from today's games, right here!

NBA.com Staff

Jokic sinks game-winner in Dallas

Jokic scores 26 of his game-high 33 points in the second half to ensure the Nuggets end their five-game road trip with a winning record.

Yash Matange

Harden drops 41-point triple-double in win vs. Hawks

Harden was locked in a back-and-forth battle with Trae Young, who poured in a 42-point triple-double of his own for the Hawks.

Benyam Kidane

8 thoughts: Raptors earn tough OT win over Hornets

It took an extra period, but Terence Davis and Serge Ibaka each finished with a team-high in points (23) and rebounds (11) to help deliver a hard-fought overtime win.

Gilbert McGregor

Oladipo targeting end of January for return

Oladipo has been sidelined since Jan. 23, 2019 with a ruptured quad tendon. He said that his return is going to be a "very, very emotional night."

Scott Rafferty

Davis suffers back injury vs. Knicks

Davis is expected to miss the Lakers' upcoming two-game road trip with games against the Dallas Mavericks and Oklahoma City Thunder.

Benyam Kidane

Wednesday's scores: Lakers win sixth straight game

LeBron James and the Lakers extend their win streak to six games after a comfortable win over the Knicks. Catch up on all the day's scores, stats, highlights and tope performers, right here!

NBA.com Staff

Clutch CP3 leads Thunder to OT win

Chris Paul scored 20 of his game-high 28 points in the fourth quarter and overtime to lead the Thunder to a 111-103 win over the Nets.

Benyam Kidane

Morant comes up clutch in 4th vs. T'Wolves

Rookie of the Year frontrunner Ja Morant finished with 25 points and seven assists while stepping up with a series of clutch plays in the fourth quarter to seal the victory for the Grizzlies.

Kyle Irving

9 thoughts: Carmelo hits game-winner to beat Raptors

Over the last 3:57, the Blazers staged a 13-4 run that was capped by clutch moments from Carmelo Anthony, who turned back the clock to finish with a game-high 28 points. It's the Raptors' first loss to a team with a record below-.500 this season.

Gilbert McGregor

Why Melo is the perfect bandaid for Portland

For years, the Blazers have been searching for a way to succeed whenever their superstar needs to rest. As it turns out, letting Melo be Melo might just be the answer Portland's been looking for.

Micah Adams

Griffin undergoes knee procedure

Griffin has appeared in only 18 games this season. He's averaging 15.5 points and 4.7 rebounds on 35.2 percent shooting from the field, all of which are the lowest marks of his career.

Scott Rafferty

This is how the 76ers can unleash Ben Simmons

There have been glimpses of Ben Simmons looking unstoppable in the half court. 76ers coach Brett Brown recently talked about his ability and mentioned one specific skill that might unleash a version of Simmons that we have yet to consistently see.

Scott Rafferty

Kings blow out Warriors on Bollywood Night

Each of the seven Bollywood Nights have been held when the Kings host a divisional rival - Los Angeles Lakers (2), Los Angeles Clippers, and the Golden State Warriors (4).

Yash Matange

Luka carries Mavs past Bulls with huge triple-double

En route to his 11th triple-double of the season, the 20-year-old Slovenian put on a show in Dallas, as he ensured the Mavericks came out on top against Bulls.

Yash Matange

Spurs catch fire from three in win over Bucks

The San Antonio Spurs snap the Milwaukee Bucks' five-game win streak, with a 126-104 win in the second game of their home-and-home.

Benyam Kidane

Tuesday's scores: Warren scores 36 in win vs. the Hornets

Plenty of action went down on Tuesday's nine-game slate. Get a glimpse of it all with scores, stats, and highlights.

NBA.com Staff

Simmons, 76ers snap four-game skid

The Philadelphia 76ers were in desperate need of a win, earning a 120-113 victory over the OKC Thunder to improve to 17-2 at home this season.

Benyam Kidane

Bojan drops 35 as Jazz extend win streak to 6

The Jazz win their 11th game from their past 12 to take a big leap in the Western Conference standings.

Yash Matange

Jokic scores career-high 47 in win over Hawks

Nikola Jokic has received some extreme criticism so far this season despite leading the Nuggets to one of the best records in the NBA. He did his part in trying to silence some critics against the Hawks, going for a career-high 47 points in a win.

Kyle Irving

The 20 questions that will define the 2020s

How long will LeBron James keep playing? Who will take over in the post-LeBron era? Will Ben Simmons and Joel Embiid forever co-exist? What will be the next major on-the-court trend? Here's a look into the biggest questions that will define the next decade.

Micah Adams

Fultz's scores career-high, puts Nets away in 4th quarter

Former No. 1 overall pick Markelle Fultz has thrived in Orlando this season and that continued against the Nets, scoring a career-high 25 points while putting Brooklyn away in the fourth quarter.

Kyle Irving

Lakers Howard to participate in Dunk Contest

Howard, the 2008 Slam Dunk Contest champion, last participated in the contest in 2009.

Gilbert McGregor

This Week in NBA History: Bucks snap Lakers' record win streak

This week in NBA history includes the NBA record 33-game win streak of the 1971-72 Los Angeles Lakers coming to an end at the hands of the then reigning-champion Milwaukee Bucks. Take a trip down memory lane to relive this week's top history-making moments.

Yash Matange

Which team debuted in the top-10?

The Celtics, Rockets and Jazz have all made a jump while the Heat, Nuggets and Raptors have taken a slide. There's a new team that has entered the top-10 for the first time this season, while another team has reached a new low-point. Where did your favourite team end up in this week's rankings?

Kyle Irving

Lakers record 20 blocks; win close one vs. Pistons

The Lakers record 20 blocks, LeBron James finishes with his 9th triple-double of the season, and the Lakers extended their win streak to five with a 106-99 victory over the Detroit Pistons.

Yash Matange

Monday's scores: Dragic powers Heat past Blazers

Goran Dragic stepped up in Jimmy Butler's absence to power the Heat past the Blazers and move to a 17-1 record at home this season. Catch up on all of today's scores, news and highlights, right here!

NBA.com Staff

Exum enjoys career night vs Timberwolves

Dante Exum turned in an efficient performance for the Cavaliers, shooting 11-of-13 from the field and 4-of-4 from the three-point line.

Benyam Kidane

Clippers' trio makes history in win over Knicks

With Kawhi Leonard sidelined, the prolific trio combined to do something that had never been done before in a Clippers uniform as the team earned a comeback victory over the New York Knicks.

Gilbert McGregor

Who should start in the All-Star Game?

There isn't much debate in the Western Conference, but there are some tough decisions to make in the Eastern Conference. Here's how one member of our NBA.com Staff filled out their ballot.

Scott Rafferty

Takeaways from the first fan vote returns

Dallas Mavericks guard Luka Doncic and Milwaukee Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo are the leading vote-getters for the 2020 NBA All-Star Game.

Scott Rafferty

JJ Redick banks in game-winner in Sacramento

Six Pelicans scored in double figures including all five starters as the Pelicans handed the Kings their ninth loss in the last 10 games.

Yash Matange

Sunday's scores: Hornets stun Mavs despite Luka triple-double

Luka Doncic recorded a 39-point, 12-rebound, and 10-assist triple-double but the Hornets' backcourt duo of Terry Rozier III and Devonte' Graham combine for 56 points and 21 assists in an overtime win to hand the Mavericks their third loss in the last four games.

NBA.com Staff

Young's 41-point outburst leads Hawks over Pacers

Young went off for 30 points (9-12 FG) in the first half and then pulled off some game-sealing clutch plays to ensure the Hawks come out victorious.

Yash Matange

Jazz extend win streak to five games

The Jazz caught fire from three, knocking down 16 three-pointers on their way to a 109-96 win over the Orlando Magic.

Benyam Kidane

8 thoughts: Raptors use big second half to push past Nets

The Raptors scored 73 points in the second half to overcome a rough start to the game and walk out of the Barclays Center with a victory. Double-doubles from Fred VanVleet and Serge Ibaka led the way while Kyle Lowry found his stroke late in the game to help complete the comeback.

Kyle Irving

Vince Carter makes history vs. Pacers

All Vince Carter had to do was take the floor in the Hawks game against the Pacers to write a new page in the NBA history books. The 42-year-old veteran became the first player in NBA history to play in four separate decades after appearing against Indiana in his first game of 2020.

Kyle Irving

Irving says surgery a possibility for injured shoulder

Kyrie Irving has been sidelined for 23 games this season after suffering a right shoulder impingement.

Benyam Kidane

NBA scores, updates, news, stats and highlights

James Harden and Ben Simmons drop triple-doubles, while Anthony Davis explodes for 46 points on a busy night around the league.

NBA.com Staff

AD dominates, LeBron dishes as Lakers down the Pelicans

Anthony Davis tormented his old team for the second time this season, as a furious first quarter run sets up the Lakers for a comfortable win over the Pelicans.

Kane Pitman

Takeaways: Harden, Simmons battle in Rockets win over 76ers

James Harden and Ben Simmons battled in this one, each notching triple-doubles, but it was Harden's 44 points, 11 rebounds and 11 assists that proved to be too much to handle in Houston.

Kyle Irving

Westbrook joins LeBron, Oscar in elite statistical category

With a rebound early in the first quarter, Russell Westbrook has joined two greats of the game in a statistical category.

Kane Pitman

Trade destinations for Drummond

According to ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski, the Pistons have talked to several teams about trading Andre Drummond ahead of this season's trade deadline. Which teams make the most sense for the two-time All-Star?

Scott Rafferty

Let's talk about Tacko

What does Tacko Fall have in common with James Harden, Wilt Chamberlain and Michael Jordan?

Micah Adams

Doncic dominates 4th quarter in win

Luka Doncic scored 15 of his 31 points in the fourth quarter to lead the Mavericks to a 123-111 win over the Nets.

Benyam Kidane

When All-Star reserves are announced

Once the starters for the 2020 All-Star Game have been revealed, the league's head coaches will select the All-Star reserves. Here's when the reserves will be announced.

NBA.com Staff

Alex Caruso, Tacko Fall among fan vote surprises

Caruso has come off the bench in all 32 games he's played for the Lakers while Fall has played a grand total of 11 minutes in three games for the Celtics.

Micah Adams

SGA & CP3 power OKC to win in San Antonio

The OKC Thunder opened up the fourth quarter with a 18-9 run to take control of the game.

Yash Matange

Friday's scores: Kings snap 8-game skid

The Sacramento Kings, led by De'Aaron Fox, overcame a 20-point first half deficit to snap an eight-game losing streak.

NBA.com Staff

8 thoughts from Miami's gritty win over Toronto

The Raptors couldn't overcome their worst shooting performance of the season as they fell 84-76 to the Heat, who boast the league's best home record of 16-1.

Gilbert McGregor

Who are the tallest players in the NBA?

There are 15 active players on rosters in the NBA that are taller than 7-feet! Who are the tallest players in the NBA?

NBA.com Staff

Will Trae Young make the All-Star team?

The second-year guard for the Atlanta Hawks is putting up gaudy offensive numbers. How he stacks up with an NBA legend in his prime might make you think differently about whether or not he should make the All-Star team.

Leandro Fernández

Look back at David Stern's visit to India in 2013

Stern's visit to India in 2013 was a pivotal step in the league eventually conducting the first-ever NBA India Games in Mumbai in October 2019.

Yash Matange

Former Commissioner David Stern through the years

Stern's 30-year tenure from 1984 to 2014 as league Commissioner was the longest in NBA history.

Yash Matange

LBJ & AD star as Lakers survive Suns' late rally

The West-leading Lakers' 27-7 record is the best 34-game start by the franchise since the 2009-10 season, the last time they won the NBA Championship.

Yash Matange

Thursday's scores: Bucks edge Wolves for 4th-straight W

Giannis Antetokounmpo collected his 30th double-double in 33 games this season, while Carmelo Anthony put on a show in his return to MSG. Catch up on all the scores, stats and highlights from today's games, right here!

NBA.com Staff

Robinson, Knicks spoil Melo's return to MSG

Mitchell Robinson scored 22 points on a perfect 11-of-11 from the field as the Knicks beat the Blazers 117-93 for their third victory in a row.

Sidd Sinha

Sights and Sounds from Melo's return to MSG

It was a love-filled reunion for Anthony and the Knicks' faithful at the MSG as the former Knick erupted for a season-high points tally in a blowout loss for the Blazers.

Yash Matange

Melo shines in MSG return, Blazers lose fifth-straight

Carmelo Anthony poured in a season-high 26 points, but it wasn't enough as the Blazers dropped their fifth game in a row, losing 117-93 to the Knicks.

Benyam Kidane

Magic forward Jonathan Isaac hyperextends left knee

Isaac is enjoying a career year with the Magic, averaging 12.3 points, 7.1 rebounds, 2.5 blocks, 1.6 steals, and 1.4 assists per game.

Yash Matange

NBA players react to David Stern's passing

Current and former NBA players took to Twitter today after learning of the passing of former NBA Commissioner David Stern.

NBA.com Staff

Former NBA Commissioner David Stern dies at 77

Former NBA Commissioner David Stern has passed away aged 77, due to a brain hemorrhage he suffered approximately three weeks ago.

NBA.com Staff

Should CP3 or SGA make the All-Star team?

The Oklahoma City Thunder have surged their way into the Western Conference playoff picture after winning seven of their last eight games. Behind the play of established veteran Chris Paul and rising star Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, this team looks poised to do some damage for the remainder of the season. Should either of the two make the 2020 All-Star Game?

Kyle Irving

How to react to Melo's return to MSG

Carmelo Anthony is set to make his return to Madison Square Garden for the first time since Dec. 16, 2017. It should be an emotional trip, unknowing if this will be the final time he steps foot on the the floor at The Mecca of Basketball. After seven seasons with the franchise, Knicks faithfuls should be out in full force to show their love to the team's last true star player.

Sidd Sinha

Who are this year's potential first-time All-Stars?

Fan voting for the 2020 NBA All-Star Game opened on NBA Christmas Day! Which of these players will you be voting for to appear in their first-ever NBA All-Star Game?

Kyle Irving

Wednesday's scores: Harden gets revenge on Nuggets

James Harden drops 35 points in win over Denver, while Chris Paul was clutch down the stretch against Dallas to secure come from behind win.

NBA.com Staff

Vintage fourth from Paul leads Thunder over Doncic and the Mavericks

A monster final five minutes from Chris Paul has steered the Oklahoma City Thunder to a come from behind victory down the stretch, as they withstand a 30-point night from Luka Doncic.

Kane Pitman

Seven thoughts from a dominant Raptors win

The month of December has been a struggle for OG Anunoby, but he got back on track in Toronto's win over Cleveland with 12 points, seven rebounds and four assists.

Scott Rafferty

Ingles is 'a legit star,' says Dwane Casey

Detroit Pistons head coach Dwane Casey loves the way Joe Ingles plays. The admiration turns to frustration when his team has to face him, however, as the man with the 'bartender type look' continues to serve up high quality play for the Jazz.

Kane Pitman

Road woes continue for 76ers

Without Joel Embiid, the Sixers were never in the game as Domantas Sabonis led the Pacers to a blowout win on New Year's Eve.

Kane Pitman

Report: Zion could make debut in January

The Pelicans announced on Oct. 21 that Williamson underwent arthroscopic surgery to address a torn right lateral meniscus. The original timetable for his return was estimated to be six-to-eight weeks.

Scott Rafferty

Siakam, Gasol, Powell still 'a ways away'

Nurse provided an update of sorts prior to the team's game against the Cleveland Cavaliers on New Year's Eve. Siakam, Gasol and Powell each suffered injuries in Toronto's win over Detroit on Dec. 18.

Scott Rafferty

Who has the most total wins of the 2010s decade?

The individual player with the most total wins in the NBA – regular season and playoffs combined – of the 2010s may not catch you by surprise, but the player second-most wins might! Take a look at the winningest NBA players of the decade.

Kyle Irving

Chance the Rapper to headline All-Star halftime show

The 69th NBA All-Star Game will be played in Chicago at the United Center on Monday, Feb. 17, 5:30 a.m IST.

Yash Matange

Should Brown be the Celtics second All-Star?

Owning one of the best records in the Eastern Conference, you can assume the Celtics will likely get more than one All-Star. With three-time All-Star Kemba Walker seeming like the obvious first selection, should Jayson Tatum or Jaylen Brown be the second selection?

Kyle Irving

Who should be a 2020 All-Star: Simmons or Harris?

Both Simmons and Harris are having strong seasons for the Philadelphia 76ers, but if you had to pick just one to make the 2020 All-Star team, who would it be?

Micah Adams

Tuesday's scores: Booker leads Suns to comeback over Blazers

Devin Booker and Kelly Oubre Jr. combined for 62 points as the Suns used a big fourth quarter to edge the Trail Blazers. Catch up on all the day's scores, stats, news and highlights from today's games, right here.

NBA.com Staff

Jazz use big second half to power past Pistons

The Utah Jazz opened the second half on a 16-2 run to take control against the Detroit Pistons, on their way to a 104-81 win at home.

Benyam Kidane

How did Giannis, Bledsoe do in their return?

Giannis Antetokounmpo had only missed two games after the Bucks loss on Christmas Day but Eric Bledsoe had been out for the past eight games. They both made their return in Milwaukee's win over the Bulls.

Kyle Irving

#WeirdNBA – Unexpected players lead upsets

The Atlanta Hawks stunned the Magic in Orlando without Trae Young and the Washington Wizards pulled off an upset over the Miami Heat without Bradley Beal. With their biggest stars out, who were the unsung heroes that stepped up to earn unpredictable victories?

Kyle Irving

Who has the most All-Star candidates?

With All-Star voting officially open, we're breaking down potential All-Star candidates as we rank the league's top teams. Who will have the most selections? Who might not get any? We've got that covered and then some.

G McGregor & Kyl...

Relive James Harden's 1st career 50-point triple-double

This week in NBA history includes James Harden scoring the first of his five career 50-point triple-doubles. Take a trip down memory lane to relive this week's top history-making moments.

Y Matange & Gilb...

LBJ outduels Luka as Lakers beat Mavs

For the first time in three clashes between the Lakers and the Mavericks this season, the home team came out victorious. These teams face-off for the fourth and final time of their season series in another fortnight at the American Airlines Center.

Yash Matange

Monday's scores: Lonzo fills it up vs. Rockets

Lonzo Ball headlined Monday's action with a monster performance against he Rockets - (27 PTS, 10 REB, 8 AST, 7 3PM). Catch up on all the day's scores, news, highlights and top performers, right here.

NBA.com Staff

8 thoughts from Toronto's one-point loss to OKC

It was close, but the Raptors couldn't make enough plays down the stretch as they came up one point short of the Thunder, who rode the hot hands of Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and Chris Paul.

Gilbert McGregor

LeBron named AP Male Athlete of the Decade

From 2010-19, James won three MVPs, three NBA titles and three NBA Finals MVPs. He joins Tiger Woods, Wayne Gretzky and Arnold Palmer as athletes to have earned the illustrious honour.

Gilbert McGregor

LBJ helps Lakers snap 4-game skid

Season-high numbers from James and the Lakers bench helps the team win in Portland for the second time this season.

Yash Matange

Jazz secure statement road win over Clippers

The Jazz held the Clippers scoreless over the final 3:35 of the fourth quarter to seal a 120-107 win on the road.

Benyam Kidane

Sunday's scores: Suns snap 8-game skid

28 of the 30 teams in the NBA were in action on this Sunday with plenty of big matchups giving rise to plenty of storylines.

NBA.com Staff

Mavs snap Dubs' streak behind Luka triple-double

Doncic finished with 31 points, 15 assists, and 12 rebounds as the Mavericks piled on 141 points at the Chase Center.

Yash Matange

All-Star Moment: Harden drops 44 vs. Nets

For the 13th time in 32 games this season, the league's leading scorer put forth a 40-point performance. This time, it resulted in a 10-point home win over the Nets.

Gilbert McGregor

Takeaways: Heat outlast 76ers in OT thriller

The Miami Heat held their nerve in a wild finish at home to escape with a 117-116 win over the Philadelphia 76ers in overtime.

Benyam Kidane

Eight thoughts from an impressive Raptors win

Kyle Lowry stole the show with 30 points in Toronto's win over Boston, but the Raptors had a number of players step up in the victory, including Oshae Brissett, who has spent most of this season in the G League with the Raptors 905.

Scott Rafferty

Inside the Warriors four-game win streak

The Warriors have as many wins in the past eight days as they had in the first month and a half of the season. Having D'Angelo Russell and Draymond Green in the lineup certainly helps, but how has this team gone from last place to a quick stint of short-term success?

Kyle Irving

Who should start in the All-Star Game?

Our NBA.com Staff reveals their 10 starters for the 2020 NBA All-Star Game now that voting is open.

NBA.com Staff

Russell sparks Dubs' comeback win to extend streak

All four winS of the Warriors' current conference-best streak have come at the Chase Center, including a Christmas Day upset over the Houston Rockets.

Yash Matange

Saturday's scores: SGA powers OKC to win in Charlotte

With six games on the schedule, there were a number of storylines to follow. We've got you covered with the best from each one.

NBA.com Staff

Dragic sinks floater to lift Miami over Indiana

In a battle between two of the strongest teams in the East, it was a Goran Dragic floater that separated the teams, as Miami claimed the 113-112 win at home.

Kane Pitman

Trae Young to miss Bulls game with right ankle sprain

Young had also sprained his right ankle once earlier this season which forced him to miss one game.

Yash Matange

Kawhi named AP Male Athlete of the Year

In a year that brought Toronto its first NBA Championship, the Finals MVP from that Raptors squad has been named The Associated Press Male Athlete of the Year for 2019.

Kane Pitman

Friday's scores: Knicks win in Brooklyn

Christmas may have passed, but the NBA kept on rolling with the six games on Friday headlined by Luka Doncic's return from injury and the Knicks defeating the Nets.

NBA.com Staff

Mitchell and Ingles star as Jazz hold off Blazers

A 14-point first quarter for Joe Ingles sparked a big night for the two-way wing, as the Utah Jazz withstood a furious Portland rally in the fourth quarter to take an important win at home.

Kane Pitman

T-Wolves end 11-game skid with 2OT win

Andrew Wiggins finished with 18 points for the game but more importantly, he scored or assisted on six of the team's eight points in the second overtime period for the much-needed win.

Yash Matange

Doncic shines in return game vs. Spurs

Luka Doncic returned to action for the first time since suffering an ankle injury two weeks back. After missing four games, the MVP candidate picked up right where he left off with a near-triple-double of 24 points, 10 rebounds and eight assists in a win over the Spurs.

Kyle Irving

Report: Luka Doncic will make return

The 20-year-old sophomore sensation has missed each of the last four games with a sprained ankle

Micah Adams

Best sneakers from the 5 Xmas Day games

Take a look at the sneakers donned by the biggest stars from all the five games on Christmas.

Yash Matange

Ingram drops 31 as Pelicans snap Nuggets' win streak

After losing 13 straight, Ingram and the Pelicans have picked up some momentum, winning three of their last four games.

Yash Matange

Kawhi downplays win over Lakers: 'It does nothing'

With the Clippers now 2-0 against the Lakers this season, Kawhi Leonard says they aren't going to read too much into the Christmas Day win.

Yash Matange

Kawhi powers Clippers to comeback win over Lakers

Kawhi Leonard recorded a game-high 35 points, 12 rebounds and five assists as the Clippers clawed their way back to hand the Lakers their fourth-straight loss.

Benyam Kidane

Warriors stun Rockets, win third straight

Russell Westbrook struggled, James Harden attempted just one free throw and five different Warriors finished in double figures as they earned their third straight win and first of the season over a winning team.

Gilbert McGregor

How has LeBron performed on Christmas?

As the King prepares for his 14th game on the holiday, we take a look back at his numbers, record and most memorable Christmas Day games.

Yash Matange

Lakers' guide to playing on Christmas

From who has scored the most points to how LeBron James has played, here's everything you need to know about the Los Angeles Lakers on Christmas Day.

NBA.com Staff

Beverley's clutch defence helps Clippers snatch victory over Lakers

The Los Angeles Clippers hand the Los Angeles Lakers their fourth-straight defeat after pulling off a huge second-half comeback on Christmas Day.

Benyam Kidane

How Kawhi has played on Christmas Day

This season will be Kawhi Leonard's fourth time playing on Christmas Day. He's 1-2 on the holiday with averages of 19.3 points, 8.3 rebounds, 3.0 assists and 2.7 steals per game.

NBA.com Staff

The decisive factors in Lakers-Clippers

Who will guard LeBron James? Will the Lakers go big when the Clippers go small? What does Paul George's return mean? Here are the biggest storylines going into the Christmas Day matchup between the Clippers and Lakers.

Scott Rafferty

Embiid: 'People have forgotten who I am'

After a dominant 31-point, 11-rebound display on Christmas Day, Joel Embiid sent a timely reminder of what he is capable of on the biggest stage.

Benyam Kidane

Embiid dominates 76ers to Christmas Day win over Bucks

Joel Embiid completely controlled the game on both ends of the floor to lead the 76ers to a controlling win over the Bucks on Christmas Day. His 31 points, 11 rebounds and defence in containing Giannis Antetokounmpo made all the difference in the outcome.

Kyle Irving

Get to know Eric Paschall

The No. 41 overall pick in the 2019 NBA Draft has taken many by surprise as he's stepped up for the injury-riddled Warriors this season.

Gilbert McGregor

How has Harden performed on Christmas Day?

As James Harden prepares for his eighth game on the holiday, we take a look back at his numbers, records and most memorable Christmas Day games.

Benyam Kidane

8 thoughts on the Celtics Christmas Day win in Toronto

The Celtics were able to come away with their first win in Toronto since 2015 on Christmas Day. Jaylen Brown's 30 points lead the team, as the short-handed Raptors couldn't come up with enough offence without superstar Pascal Siakam.

Kyle Irving

Christmas: Bucks and 76ers set to resume building rivalry

The Milwaukee Bucks and Philadelphia 76ers were the pre-determined contenders for the Eastern Conference crown. They are now set to meet for the first time on the regular season's biggest stage: Christmas Day.

Kane Pitman

NBA remix to 12 Days of Christmas

An NBA twist to the classic featuring 12 drummers drumming, 11 pipers piping, 10 lords a-leaping, nine ladies dancing, eight maids a-milking, seven swans a-swimming, six geese a-laying, FIVE GOLDEN RINGS, four calling birds, three french hens, two turtled doves and a partridge in a pear tree!

Kyle Irving

Santa's NBA naughty and nice list

Santa Claus' Naughty and Nice list has been finalized. Who will wake up to a pile of presents and who will find lumps of coal underneath their tree?

Kyle Irving

NBA presents under the Christmas tree

The unofficial hoops holiday is here with a quintuple-header NBA extravaganza! A battle between Eastern Conference contenders tips off wall-to-wall action that also features a showdown between Ben Simmons and Giannis Antetokounmpo and a highly anticipated rematch from opening night between the Lakers and Clippers. Need a primer? We've got you covered!

Micah Adams

Updated award predictions for MVP, DPOY, and more

Our NBA.com staff give their reasons for either sticking with or changing their preseason picks for each major award.

NBA.com Staff

Recap of Tuesday's 11-game slate

With no games on Wednesday, there was 11 games of NBA action packed into Tuesday's slate. Catch up on all the results, stats and highlights below.

NBA.com Staff

Murray's game-winner leads Nuggets over Suns

Jamal Murray's game-winner and Nikola Jokic's triple-double helped the Nuggets extend their NBA-best current win streak to seven games with a victory over the Suns.

Kyle Irving

The best game of Simmons's career?

The Aussie is among the most brilliant passers in the NBA and that playmaking was on full display Tuesday as he picked apart the Detroit Pistons. Here are five key stats from what may have been the best game of his career.

Micah Adams

Heat edge Jazz behind rookie's clutch 4th quarter

The Heat used a balanced attack from Jimmy Butler, Bam Adebayo and Tyler Herro to edge a season-high 27 points from Jazz forward Joe Ingles. Rookie guard Herro had nine points in the fourth quarter, including a couple clutch buckets down the stretch.

Kyle Irving

Simmons moves up on all-time triple-doubles list

Oscar Robertson still holds a comfortable lead, but Russell Westbrook is starting to get within striking distance. Who else ranks among the top all-time in triple-doubles?

NBA.com Staff

Report: Exum traded to Cavs for Clarkson

Dante Exum has appeared in just 11 games this season for the Jazz, averaging 7.5 minutes per contest.

Benyam Kidane

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