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Is a trade the solution for the Spurs?

Eight consecutive losses – the worst under Popovich – and the second worst record in the West… the Spurs find themselves in a dire circumstance early on. How can they emerge from it? History shows that a mid-season trade might not be the solution.

Leandro Fernández

League Pass Game of the Day: Butler returns to Philly

Short-lived as Butler's time with the 76ers was, he helped the franchise push the Raptors to seven games in the Eastern Conference Semifinals. On Sunday, he returns to Philadelphia for the first time since joining the Miami Heat.

Scott Rafferty

Biggest surprises so far this season

33-year-old Aron Baynes is producing like 33-year-old Kareem Abdul-Jabbar. Andrew Wiggins is dropping dimes and swatting shots like never before. Pascal Siakam is replacing Kawhi Leonard... and then some. Those are just some of the biggest surprises one month into the season.

NBA.com Staff

Walker released from hospital

Walker is leading the Celtics in scoring this season with 22.6 points per game. He also ranks second on the team with 4.8 assists per game.

Scott Rafferty

Saturday's scores: Butler scores 27 in Heat's 5th straight win

There were plenty of storylines, highlights and scores from an entertaining 10-game slate on Saturday. We got you covered with it all.

NBA.com Staff

Kawhi drains game-winner, Clips win 6th straight at home

Behind 26 points second-half points from Lou Williams, the Clippers overcame a 11-point third quarter deficit to improve to 10-1 at the Staples Center.

Yash Matange

Luka's historic run continues

Scoring 30 points and dishing out 14 assists, the reigning Rookie of the Year put on a show in another dominant win for the Mavericks.

Yash Matange

Nuggets outlast Celtics behind Jokic triple-double

The Denver Nuggets remain in second place in the Western Conference, after outlasting the short-handed Boston Celtics behind a triple-double for Nikola Jokic.

Kane Pitman

Davis hitting 3s is a scary sign

Davis hasn't been an efficient 3-point shooter in his NBA career, but he went 4-for-7 from the perimeter in the Lakers' win over the Thunder. If that's a sign of what's to come, watch out.

Scott Rafferty

Simmons, 76ers hold off Spurs

Ben Simmons posted a triple-double as the Philadelphia 76ers held off a San Antonio Spurs team that now holds its longest losing streak in the Gregg Popvich era.

Kane Pitman

Pelicans trio score 77 pts in 3rd straight win

The shorthanded Pelicans shot the lights out to clinch an impressive road victory in Phoenix.

Yash Matange

Recap of Friday's NBA action

The Bucks make it six wins in a row, while the Pelicans continue their mini-resurgence with a win over the Suns. Catch up on all the scores, stats and highlights from today's games.

NBA.com Staff

Giannis triple-double powers Bucks to sixth-straight win

The Milwaukee Bucks move to the top of the Eastern Conference standings (12-3) after a 137-129 win over the Portland Trail Blazers.

Benyam Kidane

Report: Vucevic (ankle) out four weeks

Vucevic suffered a right ankle injury in Orlando's loss to the Raptors. The one-time All-Star is averaging 17.1 points and 11.6 rebounds on the season.

Scott Rafferty

Which players should you add in fantasy basketball?

We're one month into the NBA season and there have been a number of injuries and depth chart changes that have affected projections since your fantasy basketball draft. Take a look at five players to add or watch on the waiver wire in your league!

Kyle Irving

7 must-see Melo games this season

Time to get those calendars out and circle the biggest Melo games of the season.

Yash Matange

Clippers edge Celtics in OT thriller

In their first game together, Paul George and Kawhi Leonard play a huge role in a entertaining and competitive overtime win over the Celtics. The Clippers have now won five straight at home and improve to 10-5 for the season.

Yash Matange

Recap of Thursday's busy 11-game slate

A busy 11-game slate served up plenty of big performances across the NBA, headlined by Giannis Antetokounmpo, Luka Doncic, Bradley Beal and Lou Williams. Catch up on all the results, stats, highlights and top performers from each game.

NBA.com Staff

Is it too early to panic about the Spurs?

The Spurs have lost seven-consecutive games following a tough road loss to the struggling Wizards. With their North American professional sports record 22-year playoff streak at risk, is it too early in the season to panic about them missing the postseason?

NBA.com Staff

Raptors stay perfect at home with win over Magic

The Raptors advanced to 10-2 on the season and a perfect 6-0 at home as Fred VanVleet and their second unit led the way to a controlling win over the Magic.

Kyle Irving

Luka records historic triple-double

35 points. 11 assists. 10 rebounds. 25 minutes. The Dallas Mavericks 20-year-old superstar continues to do things this league has never seen before, placing his name among elite company in the process.

Gilbert McGregor

Takeaways: Simmons powers comeback win over Knicks

The Philadelphia 76ers remain unbeaten at home after pulling off a 109-104 win over the New York Knicks, despite trailing by 17 points in the third quarter.

Benyam Kidane

When will teams debut new uniforms?

NBA teams are beginning to unveil their "City" uniforms for the 2019-20 season. When will they first take the floor in them? Check below for visuals of what we've seen so far of the uniforms and more on when each team is scheduled to wear them.

NBA.com Staff

WATCH: Simmons hits first 3-pointer

Philadelphia 76ers' Ben Simmons knocked down the first 3-pointer of his career in the first quarter of Philadelphia's game against the New York Knicks.

Kyle Irving

Can Wiggins sustain his hot start?

Now in his sixth season, the 24-year-old is off to by far the best start of his career. The passing, the driving, the shooting... Wiggins looks like a legitimate star in the making! The biggest question moving forward: is it sustainable?

S Rafferty and M...

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

What's changed for the Celtics?

The Celtics failed to meet sky-high expectations last season. This season, with very few believing in this team from the get-go, Boston has surged its way to the top of the league. So what has changed for this Celtics squad?

Kyle Irving

LeBron first player with triple-double vs. every team

LeBron James recorded 25 points, 11 rebounds and 10 assists in the Los Angeles Lakers' 112-107 win over the Oklahoma City Thunder.

Benyam Kidane

Melo: 'It felt great to be back into the flow of the game'

Carmelo Anthony recorded 10 points and four rebounds on 4-of-14 shooting from the field and 2-of-3 from beyond the arc in 24 minutes on court.

Benyam Kidane

Wednesday's scores: Bogdanovic nets career-high in win over Suns

Bogdan Bogdanovic's career night leads the Kings past the Suns, while LeBron James creates history against the Thunder. Catch up on all the scores, stats, news and highlights from tonight's games below.

NBA.com Staff

How Carmelo Anthony looked in Portland debut

The final stats don't tell the whole story on a night where the 10-time All-Star showed his assertiveness from the opening tip. Here's a quarter-by-quarter look at Carmelo Anthony's debut with the Portland Trail Blazers.

Micah Adams

NBA players react to Melo's debut

From LeBron James to Dwyane Wade to Trae Young, the NBA world had plenty of excitement to express regarding Carmelo Anthony's return to the NBA.

Gilbert McGregor

The history of Melo's new number

With Carmelo Anthony electing to wear a new number to mark the next chapter of his NBA career, we take a look back at the history of 00 and some of the best players to ever wear it.

Juan Estevez

Melo to debut vs. Pelicans

After his signing was made official, multiple reports have indicated that Carmelo Anthony will make his first appearance as a member of the Portland Trail Blazers against the New Orleans Pelicans.

Gilbert McGregor

Tuesday's scores: PG drains clutch three to beat OKC

Paul George came up clutch for the Clippers against his former team, the Oklahoma City Thunder, Luka Doncic joins LeBron with a 40-point triple-double and the Houston Rockets extend their win streak to eight games. Catch up on all the scores, highlights and top performers from a busy nine-game slate.

NBA.com Staff

OG's career-game leads to big win over Hornets

Anunoby's 24 points led the way for the Raptors who set a franchise assist record, cruised to their ninth win of the season and remained perfect at home.

Gilbert McGregor

Rockets extend win streak to eight games

James Harden scored 36 points, Russell Westbrook had a triple-double and Clint Capela produced a 20/20 game to lead the Rockets to a 132-108 win over the Portland Trail Blazers.

Benyam Kidane

Doncic joins LeBron in history with career-game

Luka Doncic did something only two 20-year-olds have done in NBA history, joining LeBron James in this history books with a 40-point triple-double to hand the Spurs their sixth-consecutive loss.

Kyle Irving

Kawhi (knee) to miss third-straight game

It will be the third consecutive absence for Leonard, who suffered the injury in the Clippers' loss to the Houston Rockets last week.

Gilbert McGregor

LeBron, Lakers dominate Hawks in 21-point win

The Lakers continue to rack up the wins. This was their 11th in the last 12 games as they continue to match their best start since the 2010-11 season.

Yash Matange

Monday's scores: Murray drops 39 pts, Fultz enjoys career night

It was a busy Monday across six games in the NBA, headlined by Jamal Murray's 39 points in three quarters, while Markelle Fultz recorded a career-high for the Magic and the Kings ended the Celtics' win streak at 10 games. We've got you covered with all the scores, highlights, news and stats from each game.

NBA.com Staff

Lakers take No. 1 spot, Rockets on the rise

The Rockets seven-game winning streak shot them up seven spots into the top-five, the Heat have climbed their way up toward the top and the Lakers leaped the Celtics to overtake the No. 1 ranking.

Kyle Irving

Is Luka the best 20-year-old ever?

Early on in the 2019-20 season, the Mavericks young superstar is doing things we've never seen from a player his age. Luka Doncic continues to impress the masses every time he takes the floor and he's only improving in each and every game. We already know he's the best 20-year-old in the NBA today, but is Doncic the best 20-year-old... of all-time?

Gilbert McGregor

Hield scores 35 as Kings end Celtics' win streak

The Sacramento Kings won their fifth game from their past seven, clinching a 100-99 win over the Boston Celtics.

Benyam Kidane

Sixers use size to overpower Cavs on the road

The Philadelphia 76ers had lost their past five road games heading into today's game, before cruising to a 114-95 win over the Cleveland Cavaliers.

Benyam Kidane

Sunday's scores: Graham sinks game-winner 3 at MSG

Eight games of NBA action on Sunday was capped off by a stellar home debut for Paul George in a 49-point win for the LA Clippers over the Atlanta Hawks.

NBA.com Staff

PG sizzles in Clippers' 49-point win vs. the Hawks

Paul George continued his sparkling return from double shoulder surgery as the Clippers blew out the Atlanta Hawks at the Staples Center.

Kane Pitman

Harden continues scoring tear with 49 in win

James Harden's scoring average of 39.0 points per game through 13 games is second only to Wilt Chamberlain as the Rockets continue to remain unbeaten whenever their former MVP scores 40-plus.

Yash Matange

Raptors fall short against Doncic, Mavericks

The Raptors offense struggled in the second half as budding star Pascal Siakam could not get things going. Luka Doncic and Kristaps Porzingis each notched 20-point, 15-rebound double-doubles to lead the Mavericks past Toronto.

Kyle Irving

Scary development: Giannis keeps knocking down 3s

The Milwaukee Bucks moved to 9-3 with a win in Indiana, and it was once again highlighted by a dominant offensive performance inside and outside from Giannis Antetokounmpo who continues to let it fly from beyond the arc.

Kane Pitman

Kawhi (knee) to miss second straight game

Kawhi Leonard will miss his second consecutive game with a left knee contusion, putting his debut alongside Paul George on hold another day.

Kyle Irving

Brogdon (back) to miss first game vs. Bucks

Malcolm Brogdon has been putting up career numbers with the Indiana Pacers to start the season, but he will miss his first meeting with against his old team, the Milwaukee Bucks, with back soreness.

Kane Pitman

Kyrie (shoulder) OUT vs. Bulls

Suffering from a right shoulder injury, Brooklyn Nets guard, Kyrie Irving will not play against the Chicago Bulls due to right shoulder soreness.

Kane Pitman

Injury update on D'Angelo Russell

Russell suffered the injury in Golden State's loss to Boston on Saturday. The Warriors are now down to nine healthy players, ESPN's Bobby Marks tweeted.

Scott Rafferty

Lillard 'all for' Blazers signing Melo

The Blazers are 4-8 and have lost a couple of key players to injuries, most notably starting power forward Zach Collins. Can Carmelo Anthony get them back on track?

Scott Rafferty

Lakers & Celtics clinch league-best 10th win

The best teams in their respective conferences, the Lakers are off to their best start in nine years while the Celtics are off to their best start in 12.

Yash Matange

Saturday's scores: Malik Monk nails game-winning 3

Kemba Walker leads the Celtics to their 10-straight win, while James Harden and Bradley Beal both score 44 points in their team's wins. Catch up on all the day's scores, highlights and top performers, right here.

NBA.com Staff

OKC shine in OT to upset 76ers

The Philadelphia 76ers drop their fifth road game of the season and their fifth from their past seven after OKC surge in OT to win 127-119.

Benyam Kidane

Harden joins Wilt in record book

The back-to-back scoring champ continued his recent tear in a win over the Indiana Pacers and joined Hall of Famer Wilt Chamberlain in the record book in the process.

Gilbert McGregor

Sights and Sounds: Conley returns to Memphis

After 12 seasons in Memphis, Conley was traded to the Utah Jazz in the 2019 offseason. While he and the Grizzlies have both moved on, the amount of No. 11 jerseys present at the FedEx Forum for this game served as a reminder that the love will always remain.

Gilbert McGregor

Melo set to make Blazers debut Wednesday vs. Pelicans

According to ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski, Carmelo Anthony is still to complete a physical and will miss the first two games of the Trail Blazers' six-game road trip.

Benyam Kidane

Is Melo the answer for Blazers?

Carmelo Anthony hasn't played in an NBA game in over a year, but he now has an opportunity to be a difference-maker on a Blazers team that is in desperate need of ... something. Is the 35-year-old up for the task?

S Rafferty and K...

Brogdon's numbers with Pacers are impressive, but irrelevant when assessing Milwaukee's decision

Malcolm Brogdon has had a tremendous start to the season with the Indiana Pacers, though it's not his numbers with the Pacers that we should be looking at to determine the impact his loss is having on the Milwaukee Bucks.

Kane Pitman

Best moments from Melo's career

The Portland Trail Blazers have reportedly signed 35-year-old forward Carmelo Anthony. Take a look at some of the best moments of the 10-time All-Star's career.

Kyle Irving

When will Melo play his first game with Blazers?

Carmelo Anthony signed with the Portland Trail Blazers on Friday. He's set to travel with the team on their upcoming road trip this weekend, but when will he make his debut?

Kyle Irving

George on debut: 'I thought I was terrible'

George scored a team-high 33 points on 10-for-17 shooting from the field, but he committed four turnovers in the fourth quarter when the game was still within reach.

Scott Rafferty

Oubre Jr. shines as Suns breeze past Hawks

There were six games on tap for Friday, headlined by the season and franchise debut for Paul George with the Los Angeles Clippers.

NBA.com Staff

Nuggets rally from 16 down to beat the Nets

The Nuggets, holders of the fifth-best defensive rating in the league, have now won six in a row when they hold their opponents to under 100 points.

Yash Matange

Morris' clutch 3 spoils Porzingis' return to MSG

Kristaps Porzingis' return to Madison Square Garden ended in a loss, as the New York Knicks beat the Dallas Mavericks for the second time this season.

Kane Pitman

Pelicans spoil George's impressive Clippers debut

In just 24 minutes of action, George turned in the third-highest scoring total in an LA Clippers debut with an efficient 33 points. While the hobbled Clippers ultimately came up short, George returning to an elite level means this team can be as scary as advertised.

Gilbert McGregor

Players react to Blazers signing Melo

Carmelo Anthony's previous appearance for an NBA team was nearly a year ago on Nov. 8, 2018 as a member of the Houston Rockets.

Yash Matange

Report: Blazers to sign Carmelo

According to ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski, Portland has reached an agreement with the 10-time All-Star, who last appeared in a game with the Houston Rockets over one year ago.

Gilbert McGregor

NBA 2K20 season simulation results

In what is expected to be one of the closest rin NBA Championships pursuits in years, NBA 2K20 has simulated the 2019-20 season with some interesting results.

Kane Pitman

Kawhi out vs. Pelicans, George to make debut

While the 2019 NBA Finals MVP is set to miss his third game of the season, the Clippers' other major offseason acquisition is set to make his debut after missing the team's first 11 games.

Gilbert McGregor

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

LeBron leads Lakers to 26-point win over Warriors

With this win, the Lakers improve to 9-2 and remain atop the Western Conference.

Yash Matange

Harden torches Clippers with 47 points

James Harden scored 17 points in the final five minutes of the fourth quarter to lead the Houston Rockets to a 102-93 win over the Los Angeles Clippers.

Benyam Kidane

Kemba scores 25, Celtics win 9th straight

Plenty of NBA action on Thursday, headlined by James Harden's 47 points in a win over the Clippers and the Celtics winning a league-best 9th straight game.

NBA.com Staff

Magic use big 4th quarter to beat Embiid-less 76ers

The Orlando Magic outscored the Philadelphia 76ers 32-15 in the fourth quarter to seal a 112-97 win at home.

Benyam Kidane

Morant's game-winner caps off career night

The 20-year old recorded his first career double-double of 23 points and 11 assists in the 119-117 win.

Yash Matange

Will "6 seconds or less" work?

Once upon a time, Mike D'Antoni revolutionized the way we think about offence. Less than a month into tinkering with his high-octane MVP backcourt, he's borrowing a page from his past in hopes that it will finally lead to winning big.

Sidd Sinha

Young's season-high 42 points leads Hawks past Nuggets

Young is the first player in Hawks franchise history to record 30 points and 10 assists in three straight games.

Benyam Kidane

Jazz's stifling defence fuels comeback win over Nets

After trailing by 15 points at half-time, the Utah Jazz put the clamps on the secure a 119-114 win over the Brooklyn Nets.

Benyam Kidane

Tuesday's action: Kings knock off Blazers

There were eight games of NBA action headlined by the Lakers earning a big win in Phoenix and Trae Young going off for a season-high 42 points!

NBA.com Staff

Kuzma's breakout performance leads Lakers past Suns

Kyle Kuzma missed the first four games of the season with a foot injury, getting the Lakers' young forward out to a slow start. His first breakout performance of the season pushed the Lakers past the Suns in a hard-fought win.

Kyle Irving

Rookies battle: White makes history, outduels Barrett

RJ Barrett stuffed the stat sheet doing everything in his power to give the Knicks back-to-back wins for the first time this season, but draft mate Coby White's fourth quarter explosion earned the Bulls the win.

Kyle Irving

Embiid comes up clutch as 76ers edge Cavs

The 76ers closed the game on a 6-0 run to escape with a 98-97 win against the Cavaliers at Wells Fargo Center.

Benyam Kidane

Don't sleep on the Phoenix Suns

The Phoenix Suns have been one of the biggest surprises to the start of the 2019-20 NBA season. Ahead of a big test tonight against the Lakers, is it time to consider them as a potential playoff sleeper in the West?

Kyle Irving

Clippers edge Raptors in first game vs. Kawhi

The Raptors battled in their first contest against their former Finals MVP but ran out of gas down the stretch as the Clippers came away with the victory.

Kyle Irving

Tuesday's scores: Wiggins, Gobert & Harden fill it up

Andrew Wiggins, James Harden and Rudy Gobert starred on Tuesday, while Kawhi Leonard picked up the W against his former team. If you missed any of the action, we have you covered with all the scores, stats and highlights from each game.

NBA.com Staff

Sights, sounds from Parker's jersey retirement

San Antonio Spurs legend Tony Parker had his jersey retired after the team's game against the Memphis Grizzlies on Tuesday.

S Rafferty and K...

Curry expects to return this season

Steph Curry spoke with reporters today and says he is targeting 'early spring' to return from a broken left hand.

Benyam Kidane

Celtics win 8th-straight vs. Mavericks

Kemba Walker stepped up late in the fourth quarter to overcome a big performance from Luka Doncic as the Celtics win their eighth-straight game and hand the Mavericks their first road loss of the season.

Kyle Irving

Fox out for 3-4 weeks

Sacramento Kings guard De'Aaron Fox is expected to miss 3-to-4 weeks with a sprained left ankle, the team announced.

Kyle Irving

What does Hayward's injury mean for Celtics?

Gordon Hayward suffered a fractured hand in the first half of the Celtics victory over the Spurs. This comes as a crushing blow, as Hayward was off to a hot start this season. What does this injury mean for Boston going forward?

Kyle Irving

Report: Middleton to miss extended time

Middleton suffered the injury in the third quarter of Milwaukee's win over the Oklahoma City Thunder on Monday.

Scott Rafferty

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

This Week in NBA History: Rookie Jennings scores 50, Shaq makes debut

This week in NBA history: Shaquille O'Neal's debut, the youngest 50-point scorer ever, a major milestone for Hakeem Olajuwon and so much more. Take a trip down memory lane to relive this week's top history-making moments.

Yash Matange

Power Rankings: A new No. 1 AGAIN!

Following their resounding win over the Los Angeles Lakers, the Toronto Raptors are the biggest risers in this week's Power Rankings. How far did they climb?

Micah Adams

Short-handed Raptors shock Lakers

The Los Angeles Lakers entered on a seven-game win streak and the Toronto Raptors entered without Kyle Lowry and Serge Ibaka. So naturally, the Raptors shocked the Lakers on their home floor and claimed a signature win.

Micah Adams

Booker outduels Irving; Suns win by 26

Handing the Nets' their third road loss in four games, the Suns improve to a record of 6-3, tied for third in the Western Conference.

Yash Matange

Monday's scores: Blazers edge Hawks in OT

Nikola Jokic hit another game-winning jumper, the Raptors bring the Lakers' win streak to an end, while the Blazers escape in OT against the Hawks. If you missed any of the action, we have you covered with all the scores, stats and highlights from each game.

NBA.com Staff

Middleton injured in Bucks win over OKC

Antetokounmpo poured in 24 of his game-high 35 points in the second half to steer the Bucks to their fifth win from their past six games.

Benyam Kidane

George ruled out vs. Raptors

Clippers head coach Doc Rivers said earlier in the weekend that it was a possibility that Paul George would make his debut against the Raptors, but he's since been ruled out for Tuesday's game.

Scott Rafferty

Sunday TV Preview: Can Raptors overcome injuries vs. Lakers?

The Raptors will be without two key players in Kyle Lowry and Serge Ibaka when they take on the red-hot Lakers on Monday. Will that be too much for them to overcome?

Scott Rafferty

Sunday's scores: Doncic stuffs the stat sheet vs. Grizzlies

Five games of NBA action Saturday, headlined by big performances from James Harden and Luka Doncic, while the Celtics make it seven wins in a row. Catch up on all the scores, highlights and top performers, right here.

NBA.com Staff

Ingram stars in Pelicans' 2nd win of the season

The 22-year-old continued his hot start to the season, with an efficient 25 points in the Pelicans' first road win of the season.

Yash Matange

Can Harden average 40 points per game?

James Harden poured in 42 points in a near triple-double with 10 rebounds and nine assists in the Rockets win over the Bulls. The All-Star guard has now scored over 40 points in four of his nine games this season. Could he potentially average over 40.0 points per game this season?

Kyle Irving

Hayward suffers left hand fracture vs. Spurs

Hayward suffered the injury late in the first half after a collision with LaMarcus Aldridge.

Benyam Kidane

Injury update on Kyle Lowry

The team announced that Lowry sustained a "fracture of the distal phalanx of his left thumb" in Toronto's win over the New Orleans Pelicans.

Scott Rafferty

LeBron makes history with another 20-point game

LeBron James joins Karl Malone and Kareem Abdul-Jabbar as the only players in NBA history with 1,000 career 20-point games in the regular season.

Scott Rafferty

Game-winners & Career-highs headline best from Saturday's 11 games

As 22 teams took the floor on Saturday, here's a short glimpse into everything noteworthy, historic and record breaking.

Yash Matange

Lakers win 7th straight as LBJ & AD combine for 51

The Lakers extended their win streak by grinding out a win against Miami Heat in a low-scoring affair.

Yash Matange

Irving clutch to outlast Lillard's 60 points

The superstar matchup between Kyrie Irving and Damian Lillard did not disappoint as Irving's clutch shots overcame a 60-point performance from Lillard.

Kyle Irving

Jazz hold off Bucks with Bogdanovic game-winner

Bojan Bogdanovic drilled a corner three as time expired to win the game for the Utah Jazz, denying the Milwaukee Bucks victory despite a 28-point second half for Giannis Antetokounmpo.

Kane Pitman

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

Wiggins' 40 spoils Russell's career-game in OT thriller

D'Angelo Russell returned to the Warriors lineup after a three-game absence due to an ankle injury. He scored a career-high 52 points but his performance was spoiled by Andrew Wiggins' 40 points in an overtime win for the Timberwolves.

Kyle Irving

Doncic triple-double in vain, as Mavs fall to Knicks

Luka Doncic starred once again with another triple-double, but it was the Knicks who were able to claim the upset win, 106-102.

Kane Pitman

Young dazzles but Kings bench shine in win

Trae Young finished with a 30-point, 12-assist double-double but it wasn't enough as the Kings' bench rallied in the fourth quarter to ensure they finished the road trip with a win.

Yash Matange

The secret to Dwight's resurgence

Howard's day of being an All-Star and Defensive Player of the Year candidate might be over, but the 33-year-old is showing clear signs of buying into his new role, and it is propelling the Lakers to new heights.

Scott Rafferty

Doncic, Young receive ratings bump in first NBA 2K20 update

The first NBA 2K20 ratings update of the season has occurred and there have been changes to significant stars in the league! Who received the biggest boost and which players dropped the furthest?

Kyle Irving

Carmelo '2000 percent' sure he still wants to play

Anthony hasn't played in the NBA since Nov. 9, 2018, when he made his return to Oklahoma City as a member of the Houston Rockets.

Scott Rafferty

Clutch Kawhi stars as Clippers edge Blazers

Kawhi Leonard returned to lead the Clippers with 27 points and 13 rebounds in a come from behind win over Damian Lillard and the Portland Trail Blazers.

Kane Pitman

Butler's career-half sparks Heat's convincing win

Jimmy Butler scored 30 of his 34 in the first half while Slovenian Goran Dragic took over in the second half, pouring in 20 of his 25 in the second half.

Yash Matange

Aldridge's big night helps Spurs get back on track with win over Thunder

The Spurs 34-year-old All-Star erupted for a season-high 39 points to help the team snap a two- game losing streak as they hosted the Thunder.

Gilbert McGregor

Sights and sounds: Kemba returns to Charlotte

After spending his first eight seasons with the Charlotte Hornets, Boston Celtics guard Kemba Walker was praised with a loud array of cheers in his first return to the city that built the beginning of his NBA career.

Kyle Irving

Clippers fined $50,000 for comments on Kawhi's absence

The Los Angeles Clippers have not escaped load managing Kawhi Leonard unscathed, after the league handed them a $50,000 fine for comments regarding the stars absence against the Milwaukee Bucks.

Kane Pitman

Simmons (shoulder) likely out three games

Chris Haynes of Yahoo Sports has reported that the All-Star guard is likely set to miss the team's next three games with a sprained AC joint in his right shoulder.

Gilbert McGregor

Pistons clear Griffin for basketball activity

Six-time All-Star Blake Griffin, has been cleared for full basketball activities by the Detroit Pistons medical staff, as his season debut draws near.

Kane Pitman

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

Nets & Knicks - Both in search of an identity

Through the first fortnight of the 2019-20 NBA season, both the Knicks and Nets are among the bottom six teams of the Eastern Conference. Sidd Sinha dissects what's gone down so far and what lies ahead.

Sidd Sinha

Giannis' MVP show powers Bucks past Clippers

With this win, their fourth straight, the Bucks improve to 6-2 (the East's second-best record).

Yash Matange

Takeaways: Jazz earn hard-fought win over 76ers

The Utah Jazz had five players score in double figures, led by Donovan Mitchell's 24 points in an impressive 106-104 win over the Philadelphia 76ers

Benyam Kidane

Thursday's action: Stars shine bright

Giannis Antetokounmpo, James Harden and Luka Doncic were among the biggest standouts during a full slate of NBA action Wednesday.

NBA.com Staff

Harden, Rockets shoot 21 3s in win vs. the Warriors

The Rockets took a double-digit lead with a 21-6 run to end the first half and never looked back. The win is the team's third straight at the Toyota Center after losing their home opener.

Yash Matange

Anunoby, Siakam come up big in Raptors win

The two forwards combined for 41 points, 19 rebounds, 10 assists, three blocks and two steals in a 124-120 win over the Sacramento Kings.

Scott Rafferty

Simmons exits game vs. Jazz with shoulder injury

Simmons suffered the injury in the first quarter after making contact with Royce O'Neale. He returned to the game in the second quarter before being ruled out shortly after.

Benyam Kidane

Report: George to make Clippers debut soon

George has yet to suit up for the Clippers after undergoing two should procedures in the offseason.

Scott Rafferty

Would you rather have Simmons or Mitchell?

Now two seasons removed from the heated 2018 Rookie of the Year debate, who would you rather have right now, Ben Simmons or Donovan Mitchell?

NBA.com Staff

Lowry, Fox set to battle on NBA League Pass

Kyle Lowry is off to the best start of his career and has scored at least 20 points in five of six games this season. Can he stay hot in Toronto's final home game before leaving on a season-high five-game road trip?

Micah Adams

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

Wednesday's scores: Murray leads Nuggets past Heat

There were only six games on Wednesday's slate but there was no shortage of big performances, headlined by LeBron James, Gordon Hayward and Trae Young.

NBA.com Staff

LeBron's triple-double guides Lakers to sixth-straight win

The Los Angeles Lakers extend their win streak to six games, behind a 30-point, 11-assist, 10-rebound performance from LeBron James.

Benyam Kidane

Young's monster second half lifts Hawks over Spurs

A week after a nasty ankle injury, Young erupted for a big second half to help Atlanta snap a three-game losing streak. Not only did performance from Atlanta's 21-year-old rising star solicit "MVP" chants from his home crowd, it showed that he can become an All-Star sooner rather than later.

Gilbert McGregor

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

Kawhi (load management) out vs. Giannis, Bucks

Multiple reports confirm that the Clippers superstar forward will sit out against the Bucks in order to play on the second end of the team's back-to-back Friday against the Trail Blazers.

5 reasons why the Lakers are off to a perfect start

The target is off the back, LeBron is still The King, AD's cozying up to the five, Dwight Howard's still smiling and the biggest pre-season concern has been non-existent. It's hard to picture a more perfect start to the 2019-20 season for the Lakers.

Micah Adams

John Collins suspended 25 games

Collins has been suspended without pay for 25 games for violating the terms of the NBA/NBPA Anti-Drug Program by testing positive for Growth Hormone Releasing Peptide-2 (GHRP-2).

Tuesday's scores: Warriors stun Blazers

There were only six games on Tuesday's slate but there was no shortage of big matchups, headlined by the surging Phoenix Suns knocking off the undefeated Philadelphia 76ers.

NBA.com Staff

Booker scores 40 points to hand 76ers first loss

The Phoenix Suns move to 5-2 on the season after a 114-109 win over the previously unbeaten Philadelphia 76ers.

K Irving and Ben...

Harden scores 44 as Rockets edge Grizzlies

Harden recorded his 80th career 40-point game to pass Allen Iverson for fifth on the all-time list.

Benyam Kidane

Ingram's career-high 40 points falls short vs. Nets

There were plenty of buckets to go around at the Barclays Center in Brooklyn as Kyrie Irving's 39 points led the Nets past Brandon Ingram's career-high 40 points for the Pelicans. What can you take away from this performance?

Kyle Irving

Clutch Kawhi leads Clippers past Jazz

For the second straight game, Kawhi Leonard came up huge in the fourth quarter to help his team emerge victorious.

Yash Matange

Live blog of Monday's games

LeBron James, Luka Doncic and Kawhi Leonard stuffed the stat sheet to lead their teams to wins on a busy Monday of NBA action.

NBA.com Staff

Power Rankings: There's a new No. 1

The 76ers are the only unbeaten team remaining in the NBA, taking over the top spot in this week's power rankings. The Lakers, Celtics, Heat and Suns are moving up the ladder while teams like the Nuggets, Trail Blazers and Warriors fall.

Kyle Irving

6 stats from Doncic's historic triple-double

After going off for 31 points, 15 assists and 13 rebounds in a loss to the Lakers, Doncic led the Mavericks to victory over the Cavaliers with 29 points, 15 assists and 14 rebounds. He made some history in the process.

Scott Rafferty

Takeaways: Heat's 46-point 1Q sets up big win

The Miami Heat move to 5-1 on the season after a comfortable 129-100 win over the Houston Rockets, set up by a 46-point first quarter outburst.

Benyam Kidane

LeBron, Dwight shine in Lakers win

James got some help from Dwight Howard, who provided a big boost off the bench with a double-double in only 20 minutes of play.

Scott Rafferty

LeBron passes Kobe on all-time steals list

The only active player with more steals in their NBA career than LeBron James is Oklahoma City Thunder guard Chris Paul.

Scott Rafferty

Road teams win 5 of 8 games on Sunday

In a Conference Finals rematch, the Bucks beat the Raptors and the 76ers remained the only undefeated team in the league in a thriller in Portland.

NBA.com Staff

Korkmaz's game-winning 3 keeps 76ers undefeated

The Philadelphia 76ers remain unbeaten (5-0) after securing a 129-128 win on the road against the Portland Trail Blazers.

Benyam Kidane

Raptors comeback falls short against Bucks

The Bucks led by as much as 26 points in the first half, but Kyle Lowry would not let the Raptors fall that easily. Toronto cut Milwaukee's lead to four points in the fourth quarter. It just wasn't quite enough to come out with the win.

Kyle Irving

Russell, Green sidelined with injuries

D'Angelo Russell suffered a right ankle sprain in the Warriors' 127-110 loss to the San Antonio Spurs.

Benyam Kidane

Mills drops 31 as Spurs breeze past Warriors

Patty Mills poured in a game-high and season-high performance as the Spurs handed the Warriors their third loss in as many games at the Chase Center this season.

Kane Pitman

Lakers edge Mavs in OT in Luka-LeBron show

Defeating the Mavericks 119-110, LeBron James and the Lakers won their fourth-straight game of the season to improve to a Western Conference-best 4-1 record.

K Irving and Yas...

Tatum hits game-winner over Barrett, Celtics beat Knicks

Jayson Tatum knocked down his first-career game-winner just over the outstretched hand of rookie R.J. Barrett as the Celtics edged the Knicks at the buzzer.

Kyle Irving

Giannis, Bucks find groove in rout of Magic

Giannis Antetokounmpo leads balanced Milwaukee Bucks to dominant road win in Orlando.

Kane Pitman

Irving's 22 & 10 leads Nets past Rockets

In a battle between two of the best isolation players in the NBA today, James Harden won in the scoring column, but when it came to efficiency and overall outcome Kyrie Irving came out on top.

Kyle Irving

Curry out at least three months

A return in the first week of February means the injury could cost Stephen Curry close to 50 games.

Scott Rafferty

Better isolation scorer: Harden or Irving?

Two of the most exciting scorers in the NBA meet on Saturday as Kyrie Irving welcomes James Harden and the Rockets into Brooklyn. Both can dance, dazzle and get buckets in bunches, but which one is the better one-on-one scorer?

S Rafferty and C...

Breaking down Doncic's LeBron-like vision

It's not fair to compare any young prospect to arguably the greatest player of all-time, but there's no denying that Luka Doncic has some LeBron James in his game, particularly when it comes to passing.

Scott Rafferty

10 Key NBA storylines for November

What's on tap in November? Superstars returning to play their former teams, marquee MVP matchups, tough stretches for title contenders, major individual milestones and much more. Take a look at what's in store for the first full month of NBA action.

NBA.com Staff

Takeaways: Leonard, Clippers hand Spurs first loss

Kawhi Leonard put up a season high 38 points as the Clippers hand the Spurs their first loss of the season.

K Pitman and Yas...

Takeaways: Pelicans upset Nuggets for first win

The New Orleans Pelicans offence has fuelled their first win of the season over the Denver Nuggets.

Kane Pitman

Takeaways: Undrafted rookie Nunn dazzles in Heat win

Kendrick Nunn, who was with the Santa Cruz Warriors in the G-League last season, has begun the season on fire, leading all rookies with an average of 22.4 points per game.

Yash Matange

Halloween takes over the NBA

NBA stars enjoy their own Halloween celebrations before taking the court.

Kane Pitman

Towns and Embiid suspended for two games

The NBA has announced that Karl-Anthony Towns and Joel Embiid will each receive a two-game suspension for their altercation.

Kane Pitman

Updated odds to win 2020 MVP

Siakam is rising, Curry is falling and Giannis remains ahead of the pack. Check out the latest MVP odds along with some of the key storylines emerging after the first week of the regular season!

Micah Adams

Recap of Thursday's games

It was another busy day in the NBA with 11 games, meaning 22 teams were in action. We have you covered with the best of the best from the day.

NBA.com Staff

Players react to Curry's injury

The Golden State Warriors announced that Curry suffered a broken left hand in Wednesday's loss to the Phoenix Suns.

Scott Rafferty

Conley scores 29 as Jazz beat Clippers

Behind Conley's best game for his new team, the Jazz won their third-straight game and jump to second in the Western Conference standings.

Yash Matange

Booker leads Suns to win over Warriors

Devin Booker's 31 points, five assists and four rebounds and Aron Baynes' 24 points, 13 rebounds and seven assists helped the Suns continue their hot start to the season with a win over the Warriors.

Benyam Kidane

Curry suffers broken left hand

In the last six games played by the Warriors, the franchise has lost players like Kevin Durant, Klay Thompson and now Curry to injuries.

Yash Matange

Harden scores 59 as Rockets edge Wizards 159-158

The Rockets win their third straight game in a high-scoring affair against the Washington Wizards.

Yash Matange

Siakam puts superstar potential on display in big win

Pascal Siakam's fingerprints were all over the third quarter, when he scored 19 of his game-high 30 points. He did it in every which way.

Scott Rafferty

Embiid, KAT ejected as 76ers cruise past Wolves

The Philadelphia 76ers continue their unbeaten start to the season, with a 117-95 win.

Benyam Kidane

Kawhi (load management) to sit vs. Jazz

Clippers head coach Doc Rivers told reporters that Leonard will sit out vs. the Jazz, the front end of a back-to-back.

Gilbert McGregor

Ranking the best centres in the NBA

Is Joel Embiid or Nikola Jokic at No. 1? Did Al Horford crack the top 5? Who just missed out? Our NBA.com Staff ranks the best centres in the NBA entering the 2019-20 season.

Scott Rafferty

Davis' monster 40-20 game guides Lakers past Grizzlies

Despite struggling with a sore shoulder, Davis put up historic numbers in the Lakers' 120-91 win at STAPLES Center.

Yash Matange

Mavs bench sparks comeback win over Nuggets

The Dallas Mavericks had nine players score in double figures as they clawed their way back to secure a 109-106 win at Pepsi Center.

Benyam Kidane

Takeaways: Heat ease past Hawks in Butler's return

It's early days but the Heat, with yet another win, remain among the top teams in the East standings.

Yash Matange

Hawks' Trae Young suffers ankle injury vs. Heat

Trae Young was helped to the locker room by Hawks trainers midway through the second quarter.

Benyam Kidane

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

Recap of Tuesday's NBA action

Today's 11-game slate saw plenty of impressive performances, headlined by big scoring nights from Joel Embiid and James Harden, while the Warriors and Knicks pick up their first wins of the season.

NBA.com Staff

Westbrook, Harden lead Houston past OKC

In his first game against his former team, Westbrook flirted with a triple-double while Harden exploded for 40 points to help lead the Rockets to another win.

Gilbert McGregor

Embiid powers 76ers past Hawks

Joel Embiid buried the game-winning free throws with 5.3 seconds remaining to help the 76ers seal a 105-103 win to remain unbeaten (3-0) this season.

Benyam Kidane

Davis, James power Lakers past Hornets

The Los Angeles Lakers win their second-straight game at home, overpowering the Charlotte Hornets 120-101.

Benyam Kidane

Recap of Monday's NBA action

There were five games of NBA action headlined by the Warriors looking to bounce back from a rough first game of the season, Luka Doncic versus Damian Lillard and the Lakers aiming to get above .500.

NBA.com Staff

Who made the biggest jump after Week 1?

The first week of the 2019-20 NBA season is behind us and the result was a ton of movement in this week's edition of our Power Rankings. The 76ers and Nuggets both made a jump up in the top-10, while the struggling Warriors fell out of the top-10. After a strong week, teams like the Heat, Mavericks, Suns and Hawks also made significant leaps from where they started the season!

NBA.com Staff

Morant and Irving duel, Crowder hits game-winner

It was a coming-of-age game as promising rookie Ja Morant dueled it out with superstar Kyrie Irving to force overtime. Jae Crowder stole the show by knocking down the game-winning 3-pointer to earn the Grizzlies the win.

Kyle Irving

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