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Vogel says Cousins could return this season

DeMarcus Cousins suffered a torn ACL in August, however the Los Angeles Lakers remain optimistic he could play at some point this season.

Benyam Kidane

Recap of Sunday's action

Opening week continued with Sunday's 10-game slate, including home openers for the Bucks, Hawks, Knicks, Cavaliers and Bulls.

NBA.com Staff

DeRozan, Young hit clutch last-second shots to win

Trae Young had another massive game which was capped off by a dagger 3-pointer in the final seconds to defeat the Magic. DeMar DeRozan attacked the lane with the game on the line, finishing at the rim to pick up a win over the Wizards.

Kyle Irving

76ers hang on to edge Pistons

The Philadelphia 76ers move to 2-0 on the season after securing a 117-111 win over the Detroit Pistons, despite the absence of Joel Embiid.

Benyam Kidane

Westbrook passes Magic in history books

Russell Westbrook now has 139 triple-doubles in his NBA career, the second-most all-time.

Scott Rafferty

Anunoby shines in big Raptors win

Anunoby was Toronto's leading scorer through three quarters of play against Chicago. He finished with 17 points, six rebounds and four blocks in 25 minutes of play.

Scott Rafferty

Takeaways: LeBron leads Lakers past Jazz

The Lakers take their first win of the 2019-20 season as a cold shooting night proves costly for the Jazz.

Kane Pitman

Recap of Saturday's action

Opening week of the NBA season continued with an exciting Saturday, headlined by the Boston Celtics hosting the Toronto Raptors and the Los Angeles Lakers hosting the Utah Jazz.

NBA.com Staff

Towns, Doncic and other stars shine in busy Saturday slate

Karl-Anthony Towns monster stat line and Luka Doncic's triple-double headline a handful of stars who shined under the bright lights of an NBA Saturday slate.

Kyle Irving

Celtics edge Raptors in hard-fought battle

The Celtics picked up their first win of the season as Jaylen Brown, Jayson Tatum and Kemba Walker all scored over 20 points to overcome massive performances from the Raptors' duo of Pascal Siakam and Kyle Lowry.

Kyle Irving

How Westbrook & Russell fared in their debuts

On a short three-game slate, a couple of All-Stars made debuted for their new teams. We take a look at their first performance in front of their home crowd.

Yash Matange

Takeaways: Clippers cruise past Warriors with 19-point win

The LA Clippers had seven players finish in double figures as they improved to a league-best 2-0 record.

Yash Matange

Suns' Deandre Ayton suspended for 25 games

Former No. 1 overall pick, Deandre Ayton has been handed a 25-game suspension for violating the NBA/NBAPA Anti-Drug program.

Kane Pitman

Antetokounmpo triple-double leads Bucks over Rockets

Giannis Antetokounmpo finished with 30 points, 13 rebounds and 11 assists, as the Bucks outscored the Rockets 39-24 in the fourth to steal the win on the road.

Kane Pitman

Bagley III out 4-6 weeks with thumb injury

Bagley III played 28 minutes in the Sacramento Kings' 124-95 loss to the Phoenix Suns, recording 14 points and 10 rebounds.

Kane Pitman

Friday recap - Scores, top performers, & highlights

Three big games around the Association today, with the Hawks, Bucks and Clippers all picking up wins. If you missed any of the action, we had you covered right here with one-stop shop for box scores, play-by-play, updates, stats and highlights.

NBA.com Staff

Burning questions for the Warriors

Will Klay Thompson come back? What are reasonable expectations for Stephen Curry? What’s the one move Golden State should make? Our NBA.com Staff answers the biggest questions facing the Warriors entering the 2019-20 season.

NBA.com Staff

Takeaways: Jokic, Nuggets edge Blazers 108-100 in Portland

The Nuggets had five players score in double figures to beat the Blazers in a rematch of last year's Western Conference Semifinals.

Yash Matange

Thursday's recap - Scores, top performers, & highlights

22 teams tipped-off their season on Thursday. If you missed any of the action right, we had you covered here with one-stop shopping for box scores, play-by-play, updates, stats and highlights.

NBA.com Staff

Opening Day overreactions

Kyrie Irving will break an untouchable scoring record, Andre Drummond will win the MVP and P.J. Washington will emerge as a sure-fire Hall-of-Famer. Is it reckless to completely overreact to one game? Of course! But it sure is fun so we did it anyways.

Micah Adams

How did stars fare in their debuts?

A busy offseason of superstar movement means a number of highly-anticipated debuts to open the regular season. From Irving's 50 piece to Kristaps Porzingis' impressive showing, we've got you covered with the best of the best debuts.

Gilbert McGregor

Takeaways: Simmons leads 76ers past Celtics in opener

It wasn't pretty, but the Philadelphia 76ers will be happy after battling their way to a 103-97 win over the Boston Celtics in their first game of the season.

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Salt Lake City to host 2023 NBA All-Star Game

The NBA announced today that Salt Lake City has been selected to host NBA All-Star 2023. The 72nd NBA All-Star Game will take place at Vivint Smart Home Arena, home of the Utah Jazz, on Sunday, Feb. 19, 2023. This will mark the 30th anniversary of the 1993 NBA All-Star Game played in Salt Lake City.

Official Release

League Pass: Notable debuts to watch

Ahead of the first full gameday of NBA action, take a look at a guide for the debuts to check out exclusively on League Pass.

Gilbert McGregor

Kawhi gets the best of AD in LA debut

With a busy offseason, the first couple of weeks of the 2019-20 season presents with multiple superstars donning new jerseys in new places. Keep a track of how the biggest superstars performed in their debuts with the new franchises.

Yash Matange

Takeaways: Kawhi leads Clippers past Lakers in season opener

Kawhi Leonard picked up where he left off last season, pouring in 30 points to lead the Los Angeles Clippers to a 112-102 win over the Los Angeles Lakers on opening night.

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Takeaways: Siakam and VanVleet deliver in season opener

No Kawhi Leonard, no problem. The Toronto Raptors overcame a slow start to rally back for a thrilling overtime win over the New Orleans Pelicans. Pascal Siakam and Fred VanVleet combined for 68 points, the second-most ever by a Raptors duo in a season opener.

Micah Adams

Opening-night rosters feature 108 international players

This marks the sixth consecutive season that opening-night rosters feature at least 100 international players.

Official Release

Is the Knicks-Nets rivalry at a turning point?

With the Brooklyn (formerly New Jersey) Nets landing more superstars this past offseason than their neighbours - the New York Knicks, are things changing in this in-state rivalry?

Sidd Sinha

Fultz focused on giving back after hosting first-ever basketball camp

Markelle Fultz returned to DeMatha Catholic High School in the off-season to inspire the next generation of kids at his basketball camp.

Benyam Kidane

Medical analysis on injury to Zion Williamson

"In most cases losing a portion of the meniscus can leave the knee at risk for degenerative changes and arthritis over time." Dr. Michael S. George, a sports orthopedic surgeon with the KSF Orthopaedic Center in Houston, weighs in on types of meniscus injuries, typical recovery times and risk factors moving forward for the Pelicans' rookie phenom.

Micah Adams

Report: Sabonis agrees to four-year extension with Pacers

Sabonis appeared in 74 games last season, averaging 14.1 points, 9.3 rebounds and 2.9 assists per game on his way to finishing second in the KIA NBA Sixth Man of the Year award.

Kane Pitman

Report: Ingles agrees to one-year extension with Jazz

Last season Ingles averaged 12.1 points, 5.7 assists and 4.0 rebounds on 44.8 percent shooting from the field and 39.1 percent from three, starting all 82 games in the regular season.

Benyam Kidane

Ripple effects of injury to Zion Williamson

New Orleans isn't the only team whose playoff fortunes are altered with news that the No. 1 overall pick is expected to miss 6-8 weeks. Here's how Zion's injury impacts the playoff race as well as Brandon Ingram's next contract and odds for Rookie of the Year.

Micah Adams

Zion to miss '6 to 8 weeks' following knee surgery

The Pelicans announced rookie superstar Zion Williamson is expected to miss six to eight weeks after receiving successful surgery to repair a torn meniscus.

Kyle Irving

Report: Brown, Celtics agree to contract extension

Jaylen Brown averaged 13.0 points, 4.2 rebounds and 1.4 assists per game in a role off the bench for the Celtics last season.

Kyle Irving

Report: Hield, Kings agree to contract extension

Buddy Hield made a huge leap last season averaging 20.7 points, 5.0 rebounds and 2.5 assists per game shooting an impressive 42.7% from 3-point range.

Kyle Irving

Siakam agrees to max extension with Raptors

Pascal Siakam is coming off of a breakout season with the Toronto Raptors that saw him average 16.9 points, 6.9 rebounds and 3.1 assists per game.

Scott Rafferty

Predictions for MVP, DPOY, ROY and more

Our NBA.com staff has placed their predictions for each major award ahead of the 2019-20 season!

NBA.com Staff

NBA Season Preview 2019-20: All 30 teams

The 2019-20 NBA season is upon us and our "30 teams in 30 days" segment is complete! Here you can find a preview for all 30 NBA teams entering the 2019-20 season.

NBA.com Staff

Are the defending champion Raptors still title contenders?

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

Carlan Gay

Grizzlies set-off rebuild behind No.2 pick Ja Morant

The Grizzlies had made the playoffs in seven of the last nine seasons. Now, with a host of talented young players headlined by their young trio of Ja Morant, Brandon Clarke, and Jaren Jackson Jr., the 2019-20 season is the first year of their promising rebuild.

Yash Matange

How Kyle Kuzma fell in love with Australian wines in Melbourne

Kyle Kuzma got a taste of Australian wines during his recent visit to Melbourne, taking a helicopter ride to Levantine Hill vineyard in the Yarra Valley.

Benyam Kidane

The East's sleeping giant?

The Bulls feature a pair of potential first-time All-Stars, trustworthy veterans, a skilled rim-protecting defensive anchor and a rookie coming off a historic preseason. Are the Chicago Bulls poised to make a significant leap up the Eastern Conference standings?

Micah Adams

Why the Hawks will make the playoffs this season

Atlanta has quickly built a team that is primed to make a big leap in the upcoming season. By late April, this Hawks team has the potential to give a top team in the Eastern Conference fits.

Gilbert McGregor

Can Butler lead the Heat back to playoffs?

The Miami Heat missed the playoffs last season for the third time in five years. Can Jimmy Butler right the ship and get the Heat back to a consistent playoff team in the East?

Kyle Irving

Who will lead the NBA in scoring this season?

Will it be James Harden for the third straight season? Or will Giannis Antetokounmpo or Stephen Curry surpass the Houston Rockets superstar?

NBA.com Staff

Predicting All-NBA First Team this season

Will Damian Lillard challenged Stephen Curry or James Harden? Who gets left off among LeBron James, Kawhi Leonard, Giannis Antetokounmpo and Anthony Davis? Should Nikola Jokic or Joel Embiid be the favourite at the 5? Is there someone else primed for a darkhorse run to All-NBA First Team honours?

NBA.com Staff

Who will win Most Improved Player this season?

There are a number of strong candidates, from Lonzo Ball and Bam Adebayo to Jonathan Isaac and Zach Collins.

NBA.com Staff

Making the case for teams to win the West

The West is as deep as its ever been and with the balance of power, the playoffs will be an all-out brawl. How can each contender in the West make a push to the NBA Finals?

Kyle Irving

Report: Zion out a 'period of weeks' with knee injury

Williamson had a spectacular preseason with the Pelicans, in which he averaged 23.3 points, 6.5 rebounds and 2.3 assists per game. He's considered to be the runaway favourite to win Rookie of the Year this season.

Scott Rafferty

Can the Spurs extend their postseason streak?

Last season saw the Spurs make the playoffs for a 22nd straight time, the longest current streak in North American professional sports. Is this the season that streak ends?

Gilbert McGregor

NBA.com 2019-20 GM Survey

Clippers, Bucks garner many honors as a wide-open NBA season nears.

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Recap of Friday's preseason action

Get the latest scores, highlights and results from Friday's preseason action.

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Why the Jazz will have the NBA's best record this season

Coming off an incredible offseason that built the Jazz into one of the league’s deepest and most well-balanced rosters, Utah is primed to have the best regular season in the NBA. Here's how they'll do it.

Matthew Blum

Who will be Sixth Man of the Year this season?

Will Lou Williams make history by winning his fourth Sixth Man of the Year award or can someone else establish themselves as the league's best bench player this season? Our NBA.com Staff makes their predictions.

NBA.com Staff

Can the Blazers return to the Conference Finals?

Damian Lillard and CJ McCollum led the Portland Trail Blazers to the Western Conference Finals last season. Even with the roster around them changing completely, can the backcourt duo get back to that stage and beyond?

Kyle Irving

Report: Beal commits to Wizards

Beal is coming off of the best season of his young career, posting averages of 25.6 points, 5.5 assists and 5.0 rebounds per game while leading the league in minutes played.

Scott Rafferty

Which teams will make the Finals this season?

After a busy offseason, the league appears to be more wide open than it has been in years past. Who will be playing for the Larry O'Brien Trophy in June?

NBA.com Staff

Recap of Thursday's preseason action

Get the latest scores, highlights and results from Thursday's preseason action.

Yash Matange

Will Zion be an All-Star this season?

Zion has exploded onto the NBA scene but will he do enough to be named an All-Star as a rookie?

NBA.com Staff

Can the Knicks surprise in the Eastern Conference?

Led by RJ Barrett, Dennis Smith Jr. and Julius Randle, the Knicks might just make some noise in the Eastern Conference this season.

Benyam Kidane

Making the case for teams to win the East

The Bucks and 76ers are the heavy favourites to win the Eastern Conference, but do any other teams have a chance? Of course they do. How can each contender in the East make a push to the NBA Finals?

Kyle Irving

Is Zion a lock to win ROY?

Zion Williamson is the heavy favourite to take home this year's Rookie of the Year award. Will he live up to expectations and win the award or will a different rookie shock the league and steal Williamson's spotlight?

NBA.com Staff

Recap of Wednesday's preseason action

Get the latest scores, highlights and results from Wednesday's preseason action.

Yash Matange

Who will be DPOY this season?

Will Rudy Gobert win the award for the third straight season or will someone else be named the NBA's Defensive Player of the Year? Our NBA.com Staff reveals their predictions.

NBA.com Staff

A new era begins for the Timberwolves

The Minnesota Timberwolves completely changed their front office in the 2019 offseason. Can the new regime combined with the roster talent make the playoffs in a super-competitive Western Conference?

Yash Matange

Predicting first-time All-Stars

Rudy Gobert, Luka Doncic and Pascal Siakam have each proven to be All-Star calibre players. Is this the season they are recognized as one of the best players in the league?

NBA.com Staff

Recap of Tuesday's preseason action

Get the latest scores, top-scorers and highlights from Tuesday's preseason action.

Yash Matange

Biggest reason to watch all 30 teams

Dynamic duos, hidden talents, forgotten stars, potential breakthroughs and mysterious chemistry experiments... the 2019-20 season is going to be a madhouse. Don't know where to begin? We've got you covered.

Micah Adams

Where do teams stand after one week of the preseason?

The NBA preseason is underway and the regular season is quickly approaching. Where does your favourite team stand after one week of preseason action?

Kyle Irving

Who will win MVP this season?

Giannis Antetokounmpo is a favourite among our NBA.com Staff to take home the MVP award this season, but he's not the only player receiving votes.

NBA.com Staff

Is it a rebuild or a reload for OKC?

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

Carlan Gay

What to make of Zion's first week

Zion Williamson has now played in four preseason games with the New Orleans Pelicans. He's dominated the competition to the tune of 23.3 points per game on 71.4 percent shooting from the field, but is it at all sustainable?

Scott Rafferty

Can the Celtics win the East?

Kyrie Irving is gone and Kemba Walker is ready to step in his place. Can the Boston Celtics overcome their woes from the 2018-19 season and contend for a championship?

Kyle Irving

Davis leaves preseason game with thumb injury

Davis will reportedly get his thumb tested when the Lakers return to Los Angeles on Sunday.

Scott Rafferty

How far can Irving take the Nets?

After a blockbuster offseason, the new-look Brooklyn Nets will turn to Kyrie Irving to help them take the next step in 2019-20. Is he up for the task?

Benyam Kidane

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

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

Carlan Gay

NBA India All-Access: Blair Hardiek

Coach Hardiek discusses her trips to India for the NBA Academy Women's Camps, talks about the bond forged with the student-athletes after the camps and sheds light on how the coaching staff breaks down the camp's 4-5 day schedule.

Yash Matange

Kawhi makes Clippers' debut; Curry erupts for 40

The reigning Finals MVP was back in action after missing the team's first two preseason games. Meanwhile, Chef Curry put on a show at the Chase Center.

Yash Matange

WNBA Finals: Mystics clinch first-ever title

The Washington Mystics capped off a year-long journey back to the WNBA Finals, to win their first-ever championship.

Yash Matange

Are the Nuggets a title contender?

Led by Nikola Jokic and Jamal Murray, Denver returns all 10 rotational players from its 54-win team last season and adds Jerian Grant as well as Michael Porter Jr. With this abundance of talent, can the Nuggets rise to the top of the Western Conference?

Gilbert McGregor

MVP Giannis puts on a show in preseason home opener

It was a busy offseason for the Greek Freak but he showed no signs of rust in his first preseason game of the 2019 season.

Yash Matange

Zion drops 29 points in 27 minutes in win over Bulls

It's only pre-season, but Zion Williamson is already showing he can be a force in the league this season.

Benyam Kidane

Luka & KP shine in debut together for the Mavs

The highly-anticipated debut of the Mavericks' young superstar duo finally happened and it didn't disappoint.

Yash Matange

Who are the highest paid players in the NBA this season?

Your favourite NBA superstars are making a lot of money this season. Take a look at the highest paid players in the league for the 2019-20 season!

NBA.com Staff

Can Giannis lead the Bucks to a title?

Hungry and motivated, the reigning league MVP looks to bounce back from a postseason disappointment to lead his team to the promised land.

Gilbert McGregor

MPJ makes debut in win; Ayton stars in Suns victory

The Nuggets and Suns began their preseasons with wins on the road.

Yash Matange

Simmons drains first career three-pointer in 76ers' pre-season win

Simmons recorded 21 points, eight rebounds and seven assists in the Philadelphia 76ers' pre-season opener against the Guangzhou Loong-Lions.

Benyam Kidane

Who are the oldest players in the NBA?

There are 11 active players on rosters at the age of 35 or older and one player above the age of 40. Who are the oldest players in the NBA entering the 2019-20 season?

NBA.com Staff

Zion shines in Pelicans' pre-season opener

Zion Williamson recorded 16 points, seven rebounds, three assists and three steals in the New Orleans Pelicans' 133-109 win over the Atlanta Hawks in pre-season.

Benyam Kidane

Who has the best odds to win The Finals?

With preseason underway, take a look at the updated odds to win the 2020 NBA Finals according to VegasInsider.

NBA.com Staff

Can Jrue and Zion lead New Orleans into the playoffs?

With an essentially brand new roster shaped around Zion Williamson and Jrue Holiday, what can we expect from the New Orleans Pelicans?

Gilbert McGregor

Report: Lowry, Raptors agree to contract extension

Per ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski, the five-time All-Star has agreed to a contract extension that will keep him with the team through the 2020-21 NBA season.

Gilbert McGregor

Fultz shows promise in preseason debut

In 17 minutes of action, Fultz was a team-best plus-30 in the box score and showed flashes of what he can contribute to the Magic this upcoming season.

Gilbert McGregor

Will the Clippers win it all?

The Clippers assembled a title contender this summer, but their success in 2019-20 hinges on Kawhi Leonard and Paul George being the players they were last season.

Scott Rafferty

Davis dominates Warriors in preseason debut

Anthony Davis did not disappoint in his Los Angeles Lakers debut, dominating the Golden State Warriors for a double-double of 22 points and 10 rebounds in under 20 minutes of playing time.

Kyle Irving

Report: Davis, Russell set to make debuts in Lakers vs. Warriors

All of the stars will be active for Los Angeles Lakers versus Golden State Warriors preseason matchup. Reports state that Anthony Davis, LeBron James, Stephen Curry, D'Angelo Russell and Draymond Green will all play.

Kyle Irving

10 facts about Chase Center – Warriors new arena

The Golden State Warriors said goodbye to the famous Oracle Arena at the conclusion of the 2019 season. Where will they play next? Chase Center – a state-of-the-art arena that is ready to go for the 2019-20 season

NBA.com Staff

How much can the Magic improve?

The Magic didn't make any significant changes to their roster this offseason, but they still have a number of young players primed to breakout in Aaron Gordon, Jonathan Isaac, Mo Bamba and Markelle Fultz, plus one-time All-Star Nikola Vucevic. Can they build off of last season or are they destined for another first-round exit?

Scott Rafferty

Pacers handle Kings, sweep NBA India Games

The Pacers used a 91-point outing from their second unit to beat the Kings and sweep the NBA India Games 2-0.

Kyle Irving

NBA, Pacers & Kings lay foundation for Legacy Project in Mumbai

The NBA will look to provide technology equipment, trained teachers, a basketball court, and improved infrastructure capacities.

Official Release

Will the NBA's longest playoff drought finally end?

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

Carlan Gay

NBA India Games 2019: Takeaways from Pacers' OT win

The Kings held the lead for the majority of the game but couldn't put away the Pacers as Indiana completed their comeback in overtime at the first-ever NBA game in India.

Kyle Irving

Pacers complete comeback in overtime to defeat Kings

The Indiana Pacers needed overtime to complete a comeback over the Sacramento Kings in the first-ever NBA game played in India! The fans at the NSCI Dome in Mumbai were in for a treat with this thrilling preseason contest

Kyle Irving

Domantas Sabonis - Making history and moving forward

Pacers big man Domantas Sabonis spoke to NBA.com in India about his team’s historic games in India, coping without Victor Oladipo, and his goals for the 2019-20 NBA season.

Karan Madhok

NBA Academy India Women's Camp tips-off in Mumbai

The camp, held at the American School of Bombay, will be host to 18 of the best female prospects from across the country.

Yash Matange

Jr. NBA conducts "Her Time To Play" clinic in Mumbai

The "Her Time to Play" clinic was one of multiple grassroots level community programs set to be conducted ahead of the historic preseason clash between the Sacramento Kings and the Indiana Pacers.

Yash Matange

NBA India Games: Exclusive with Vivek Ranadivé

I spoke to the NBA’s first-ever Indian-born owner Vivek Ranadivé of the Sacramento Kings about the historic NBA India Games, bringing the league to his hometown Mumbai, and more.

Karan Madhok

NBA India Games 2019: Building the Big Game

Before the NBA India Games, I spoke to two of the most important leaders behind the scenes for NBA India - Diane Gotua and Rajesh Sethi - about this historic event and basketball’s place in India

Karan Madhok

NBA India Games 2019: NBA Legends In Our Backyard

I spoke to two iconic figures of the two visiting franchises—Detlef Schrempf (Pacers) and Jason Williams (Kings)—about the NBA in India and the power of basketball

Karan Madhok

NBA India Games 2019: Celebrity NBA Fans Roundtable

NBA.com spoke to four celebrity fans who have played a key role in distributing the game to the television sets of thousands of Indians especially over the past couple of years.

Yash Matange

NBA India Games 2019: By the Numbers

Sacramento Kings and Indiana Pacers to Play First-Ever NBA Games in India.

Official Release

Grassroots Community Programs tip-off ahead of NBA games in India

Weeklong Series of Events to Impact Thousands of Youth, Coaches, Teachers and Families across Mumbai.

Official Release

Gateway of India illuminated in NBA colors

The first-ever NBA India Games were announced by the league on December 20, 2018.

Yash Matange

Kings' roster for the NBA India Games

The Kings' roster currently stands at 20. We breakdown the roster's depth, talent, expectations for the 2019-20 season and a lot more.

Yash Matange

India Games: Basketball Experts Roundtable Part 2

In part 2 of the two-part roundtable, we speak to our NBA experts and fans about the possibility of Indians making it to the league, the importance of the NBA's grassroots level program in India and their favourite NBA memories.

NBA.com Staff

Pacers' coaching staff for the NBA India Games

The Pacers coaching staff, one that will be present at the first-ever NBA India Games, has a great blend of experience and youth.

Yash Matange

Indiana Pacers' retired jersey numbers

The Pacers have five retired jersey numbers - 30, 31, 34, 35 and 529. Find out who they are and their contributions to the franchise in a trip down memory lane.

Yash Matange

Lookback at Adam Silver's trip to Mumbai in 2014

Months after taking over as the new commissioner of the NBA, Adam Silver visited India to promote the game, the league and it's Jr. NBA programme, in association with the Reliance Foundation.

Yash Matange

Sacramento Kings' retired jersey numbers

The Sacramento Kings have 11 jerseys retired in the rafters - 1, 2, 4, 6, 11, 12, 14, 16, 21, 27, 44.

Yash Matange

Kings announce coaching staff for 2019-20 season

The Sacramento Kings announced their four member coaching staff.

Official Release

Lookback at Pacers-Kings games from 2018-19

The Pacers and the Kings fought in two hard-fought close contests in 2018-19 with an average win margin of just 5.5 points.

Yash Matange

Youth from RF Jr. NBA program to witness India Games

NBA and Reliance Foundation to Invite 3,000 Boys and Girls from More Than 70 Schools Across Mumbai to Attend Oct. 4 Game Between Sacramento Kings and Indiana Pacers

Official Release

All-time stat leaders for the Sacramento Kings

Hall of Famer Oscar Robertson ranks pretty high on the major stat categories of the Kings' all-time leaderboard.

Yash Matange

Pacers' roster for the NBA India Games

The Pacers' roster stands at 20. We breakdown the roster's depth, talent, expectations for the 2019-20 season and a lot more.

Yash Matange

NBA India Games: A hoop dream come true

What does it mean for India to host its first-ever NBA preseason games? Six passionate Indian fans share their stories.

Karan Madhok

NBA India Games: History of the Pacers

Indiana Pacers are one of the teams to participate in the NBA's first-ever preseason games in India. With that in mind, we take a look back at the team's history.

Yash Matange

NBA India Games: History of the Kings

Sacramento Kings are one of the teams to participate in the NBA's first-ever preseason games in India. With that in mind, we take a look back at the team's history.

Yash Matange

2019-20 Pacers - The sleeper team in the East

When it comes to playing favourites in the Eastern Conference for the upcoming season, the conversation is dominated by the Milwaukee Bucks and Philadelphia 76ers. Pressed to look for a third contender, most would pick the Boston Celtics as the next team most likely to emerge. But don't count out the Indiana Pacers as a sleeper team who could use the historic trip to Mumbai as a springboard towards legitimate title contention.

Kyle Irving

All-time leaders for the Indiana Pacers

Reggie Miller features heavily in the franchise's leaderboard but what about the rest of the top ten?

Yash Matange

Mumbai - A Fastbreak City

Why Mumbai—with its unique basketball history and lore—is the perfect host for the NBA’s first-ever India Games.

Karan Madhok

NBA India All-Access: Mazhar Nadiadwala

MD of Dome Entertainment took some time off his busy schedule for a quick chat with NBA.com about the historic exhibition games at the arena in Mumbai.

Yash Matange

Are the Pacers a sleeper team in the East?

The Indiana Pacers will be without their All-Star guard Victor Oladipo until December at the earliest. Can they stay afloat until he returns to action?

Kyle Irving

Ranking the best shooting guards in the NBA

Ahead of the 2019-20 NBA season, our NBA.com Staff is ranking the top 10 players at every position. Take a look at the top 10 shooting guards in the NBA.

Gilbert McGregor

Ranking the best power forwards in the NBA

Ahead of the 2019-20 NBA season, our NBA.com Staff is ranking the top-10 players at every position. Take a look at the top 10 power forwards in the NBA.

Gilbert McGregor

Ranking the best small forwards in the NBA

Kawhi Leonard. LeBron James. Paul George. Jimmy Butler. Luka Doncic. Jayson Tatum. The NBA's small forward position is in good shape entering the 2019-20 season.

Scott Rafferty

Do reinforcements make Jazz a title threat?

Donovan Mitchell is among the game's brightest young stars while Rudy Gobert is a two-time Defensive Player of the Year. Following the offseason additions of Mike Conley and Bojan Bogdanovic, the Utah Jazz enter the season as legitimate championship contenders for the first time in two decades.

Micah Adams

Fantasy Basketball Rankings: Top 100 players

The NBA season is almost here which means fantasy basketball drafts will be underway soon! Take a look at our top 100 players for this upcoming 2019-20 fantasy basketball season

Kyle Irving

Ranking the best point guards in the NBA

Ahead of the 2019-20 NBA season, our NBA.com Staff is ranking the top-10 players at every position. Take a look at the top-10 point guards in the NBA.

Kyle Irving

Kings & Pacers touchdown in India

Both teams will be the first teams from a North American sports league to participate in a game in India.

Yash Matange

Are the Warriors still title contenders?

Kevin Durant, Andre Iguodala and Shaun Livingston are gone. Klay Thompson is out indefinitely. For the first time in half a decade, the Warriors enter an NBA season playing an unfamiliar role: underdogs. Can Stephen Curry and Draymond Green keep the Warriors in the mix for a sixth straight trip to the NBA Finals?

Micah Adams

NBA India All-Access: Nav Bhatia

Nav Bhatia, the Raptors Ambassador for South Asians, discusses the NBA India Games, the Raptors' first-ever championship and their offseason in the an exclusive with NBA.com India.

Yash Matange

Paul George likely to miss start of season

After undergoing two shoulder surgeries in June, the MVP finalist told reporters at media day that he expects to be a limited participant for the entire month of October.

Gilbert McGregor

Will Rockets reach new heights with Westbrook?

The Rockets made a bold move this offseason in trading Chris Paul for Russell Westbrook. Will it pay off?

Scott Rafferty

Can Simmons and Embiid take the 76ers to the next level?

Ben Simmons and Joel Embiid enter the 2019-20 season with plenty of expectations as the young duo look to take the next step and launch the 76ers into the NBA's elite.

Benyam Kidane

What did Kawhi say at media day?

Fans got their first look at Kawhi Leonard in his new Clippers digs at media day, where he sat down alongside Lou Williams and fielded questions from various media members.

Gilbert McGregor

Will this be the year the Suns take their expected leap?

In the last four years, the Suns have not won more than 24 games in a single season. With some veteran additions to their roster, can the team beat that mark this season in a very tough Western Conference?

Yash Matange

What did LeBron say at media day?

LeBron James had plenty to say as he addressed over 100 media members at media day for the Lakers, from what he did this summer to playing with Anthony Davis and crowning the biggest winner of this hectic NBA summer.

Kyle Irving

Can Rozier keep the Hornets competitive?

The Charlotte Hornets are in a rebuild mode following the departure of All-Star guard Kemba Walker. With the franchise switching gears to up-and-coming guard Terry Rozier, can their new focal point keep the team competitive?

Kyle Irving

The time is now for Siakam. Is he ready?

Is the 25-year-old ready to take over in Toronto? Is he a star in the making or a really nice role player? With Kawhi Leonard off to Los Angeles, Siakam becomes the most important building block moving forward for the Toronto Raptors. Is he ready to take over the spotlight?

Micah Adams

The best NBA Jam partners for Zion

A veteran two-way star in the backcourt? Check. A cerebral passer to set up thunderous dunks? Check. A deadeye shooter to punish double teams? Check. A smooth scorer to help relieve the pressure? Check. A skilled and underrated rim protector? Check. The New Orleans Pelicans have surrounded Zion Williamson with the pieces that should help him flourish in Year 1.

Micah Adams

Irving opens up about why he left Celtics for Nets

At media day for the Nets, Kyrie Irving spoke on this disgruntling past season with the Boston Celtics, what was going on behind the scenes and why he ultimately decided to leave Boston and team up with Kevin Durant in Brooklyn.

Kyle Irving

Harden interested in playing in 2020 Olympics

Harden joins a growing list of NBA All-Stars interested in representing Team USA at the 2020 Olympics.

Scott Rafferty

Can Simmons and Embiid take the 76ers to The Finals?

After falling a few bounces away from potentially reaching the Eastern Conference Finals a season ago, the 76ers have reloaded and are poised for a deep playoff push. Do they have what it takes to live up to the preseason hype and reach their first NBA Finals since 2001?

Kyle Irving

Spotlight on Bradley Beal entering 2019-20

The Wizards enter the season at somewhat of a crossroads. Will they continue to build around Bradley Beal with hope that the promising young frontcourt of Rui Hachimura and Thomas Bryant reach their full potential? Or will they ultimately decide to move their All-Star with an eye towards building for the future?

Micah Adams

5 burning questions for Dame and CJ

It's Year 5 of Damian Lillard and CJ McCollum starring in Portland. Coming off of a Western Conference Finals appearance, have we already seen the best of this duo or is this the year they finally break through?

Gilbert McGregor

NBA Jam superlatives

For NBA Jam week, we take a look at which of today's duos would be best suited to dominate the classic video game, from LeBron and Anthony Davis to Ja Morant and Jaren Jackson Jr.

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Ben Simmons says he 'fell in love' with basketball again this off-season

After a strong off-season of work, Ben Simmons says he's re-discovered his love for the game.

Benyam Kidane

No more buffering: The evolution of NBA viewership in India

The evolution of NBA viewing in India has been nothing short of remarkable. The upcoming 2019-20 season promises to continue the trend, offering diversity both in terms of platforms and localized content, not to mention the first ever NBA India Games in Mumbai this October.

Gopalakrishnan R

Durant and Irving: the ultimate video game boss

Following stints in Golden State and Boston during which Kevin Durant and Kyrie Irving became perhaps the two most polarizing stars in the game, they've linked up in Brooklyn to form a dangerous duo that's explosive on the court and perplexing off the court. Will they rise as the NBA's most unstoppable tag-team?

Kyle Irving

Do the Cavaliers have the next great backcourt?

Although Kevin Love and Tristan Thompson remain, there's no denying that Cleveland is now focusing its efforts on the development of promising young guards Darius Garland and Collin Sexton who could someday develop into the best backcourt duo in the entire league. How will they look in Year 2 of the post-LeBron era?

Micah Adams

Irving day-to-day with facial fracture

The Nets have announced that Irving's status is day-to-day. Brooklyn opens the 2019 preseason on Oct. 4 when it hosts Brazillian Club SESI/Franca.

Gilbert McGregor

Trade destinations for Iguodala

The Grizzlies are reportedly exploring trades for Andre Iguodala. Which teams should be interested in the three-time NBA champion?

Scott Rafferty

Bucks fined $50,000 for Giannis 'supermax' comment

Under NBA rules, teams cannot commit to offer a “supermax” extension prior to the summer following a player’s seventh season in the NBA.

Official Release

Can LeBron and AD end Lakers' playoff drought?

The Los Angeles Lakers have missed the playoffs in six consecutive seasons, dating back to 2013. As one of the favourites in the Western Conference, can LeBron James and Anthony Davis lead this team to the playoffs and beyond?

Kyle Irving

The scariest pick-and-roll duo in the NBA

What happens when the single-most versatile offensive player in NBA history becomes teammates with the single-most versatile big man in today's game? The presence of AD could unleash LeBron as a pick-and-roll puppet master the likes of which we've never seen.

Scott Rafferty

The 30 best players in the NBA

Where does LeBron James rank among the best players in the league? Did Stephen Curry fall outside of the top 5? What about all of the new stars on new teams? Our Global NBA.com weighed in to select the top 30 NBA players.

Micah Adams

Nets aren't expecting Durant to play this season

There was a rumour this week that Durant could return from tearing his Achilles this season as opposed to next season. Brooklyn Nets general manager Sean Marks pushed back on it in a news conference on Tuesday.

Scott Rafferty

India Games: Basketball Experts Roundtable Part 1

Just days from the historic preseason games in Mumbai, we brought together notable NBA experts and fans for a roundtable to predict the winner of the India Games and its impact on the sport in the country in part 1.

NBA.com Staff

Can Griffin lead the Pistons to the playoffs again?

The Pistons aren't projected to make the playoffs next season, but Blake Griffin proved in his first full season in Detroit that any team with him leading the way shouldn't be counted out.

Scott Rafferty

Fact or Fiction for biggest Rockets storylines

Should the Rockets be favoured in the West? Will Russell Westbrook average another triple-double? Are James Harden's days of being a top-3 MVP candidate over? Our NBA.com Staff plays Fact or Fiction for the biggest storylines for the new-look Rockets entering the 2019-20 season.

NBA.com Staff

NBA Jam Week: ranking all 30 top NBA duos

Is there a world in which LeBron James and Anthony Davis are the two best players in the league? What if Kristaps Porzingis is fully healed and suits up next to an even better version of Luka Doncic? Would it be that crazy if Klay Thompson returned and the Splash Brothers once again rolled as an unstoppable tag-team?

Micah Adams

How Nikola Jokic can win MVP

There are eight players with higher MVP odds than Nikola Jokic entering the 2019-20 season, but the Denver Nuggets centre has clear path towards winning the award following a breakout campaign.

Scott Rafferty

Kawhi and PG are the new Jordan and Pippen

Many of the duos formed this summer were marriages of great offensive talents, but Kawhi Leonard and Paul George have a chance to be one of the greatest perimeter defensive combos the NBA has ever seen. Could they be even better than Michael Jordan and Scottie Pippen?

Matthew Blum

Can the Hawks become a playoff team?

What if Trae Young and John Collins make All-Star leaps? What if De'Andre Hunter and Cam Reddish make All-Rookie debuts? What if Kevin Huerter evolves into one of the NBA's elite shooters? The young and talented Hawks have a bright future and perhaps the league's most exciting young core, but how high can they soar in 2019-20?

Gilbert McGregor

Fast facts: Kings' Dewayne Dedmon

Heading into the seventh season of his career, the Sacramento Kings will be the sixth team that Dedmon represents in the NBA.

Yash Matange

Lillard talks sneakers, storytelling & inspiring the next generation with his music

On his recent visit to Sydney, NBA.com caught up with Portland Trail Blazers star Damian Lillard, breaking down his love for music and what it means to him to set an example for the next generation.

Benyam Kidane

Biggest X-factors in the West

Talent is as evenly distributed across the Western Conference as it has been in years. With a number of teams holding a legitimate chance to win the conference, these are the five players that could take their team to the next level with a big season.

Kyle Irving

2K announces inaugural NBA 2K20 Global Championship

More than $100,000 will be available in prizes for aspiring NBA 2K players worldwide.

Official Release

Fast facts: Kings' Caleb Swanigan

Third-year power forward Caleb Swanigan will be part of the Sacramento Kings squad that makes the trip to Mumbai for the first-ever NBA India Games.

Yash Matange

Deep dive into NBA's Hindi commentary project in India

It's been nearly three years since the NBA began distributing live games in India with Hindi commentary. NBA.com speaks with the people involved about how it all began, the response, the work behind the scenes and what lies ahead.

Yash Matange

Rubio, Gasol headline World Cup All-Star Five

Rubio was joined in the 'All-Star Five' alongside teammate Marc Gasol, France's Evan Fournier, Serbia's Bogdan Bogdanovic and Argentina's Luis Scola.

Benyam Kidane

What's next for USA Basketball?

The United States finished seventh at the FIBA Basketball World Cup in China, the lowest they've ever finished at an International tournament. With the 2020 Olympics in Tokyo right around the corner, what's next for USA Basketball?

Kyle Irving

Spain wins World Cup gold

Led by Marc Gasol and tournament MVP Ricky Rubio, Spain wins the FIBA World Cup for the second time in its history.

Gilbert McGregor

France claim World Cup bronze medal

France roared home in the second half, after trailing by as many as 15 points to secure a 67-59 win over the Australian Boomers in the bronze medal game.

Benyam Kidane

Team USA finishes in 7th place

Team USA took down Poland to finish in 7th place and Serbia outlasted the Czech Republic to finish in 5th.

Scott Rafferty

Biggest X-factors in the East

The Eastern Conference is expected to be a three-team race between the Bucks, 76ers and Celtics next season, but there are a number of other talented teams. If these players can step up, they'll take their squad to the next level.

Kyle Irving

Shaun Livingston announces retirement

Livingston retires as a three-time NBA champion.

Scott Rafferty

Semi-finals scores and highlights

Spain and Australia went into double overtime while Luis Scola propelled Argentina to victory with another monster double-double.

Scott Rafferty

New head coaches this season

Taylor Jenkins of the Memphis Grizzlies and John Beilein of the Cleveland Cavaliers are both set to embark upon their first season as head coaches in the NBA.

NBA.com Staff

USA suffers second straight loss

The USA, Serbia, Czech Republic and Poland will be back in action on Saturday to determine which teams will finish the tournament ranked 5-8.

Scott Rafferty

Fast facts: Pacers' Justin Holiday

Justin, the eldest of the Holiday brothers in the NBA, is playing for the seventh team of his career in the Indiana Pacers

Yash Matange

Making the case for each World Cup semifinalist

With the back-to-back defending champion eliminated from the tournament, the field is wide open for each of the remaining four teams to have a shot at capturing the gold medal. To gear up for the final days of the World Cup, take a closer look at why each of the remaining teams will – and won't – win it all.

Gilbert McGregor

Winners and losers: France upsets USA

Rudy Gobert is a superstar, USA basketball should look in the mirror and two far different outcomes for the Utah Jazz and Boston Celtics. Here's a look at some of the winners and losers from the most stunning result at the 2019 FIBA World Cup.

Micah Adams

Takeaways: Australia defeats Czech Republic, advances to Semi-Finals

Patty Mills was at it again, scoring 24 points to lead Australia past Czech Republic to advance to the Semi-Finals of the FIBA Basketball World Cup for the first time in Boomers history.

Kyle Irving

France stuns the United States to advance to Semi-Finals

France upset the United States behind a monster performance from Rudy Gobert with 21 points, 16 rebounds and three blocks. This loss snaps Team USA's 58-game win streak in International tournaments with NBA players on its roster.

Kyle Irving

Fast facts: Kings' Harry Giles III

Giles, a young promising 6-10 power forward, is coming off a season-ending injury last year.

Yash Matange

Colangelo: USA may switch to under-23s for World Cup

With Team USA struggling to attract their top-line talent for the 2019 FIBA Basketball World Cup, could a youthful revolution be the answer?

Benyam Kidane

Rajesh Sethi named new MD of NBA India

“Rajesh’s extensive experience in the media and broadcast industry combined with his leadership and management abilities make him the ideal person to lead our efforts in India,” said NBA Deputy Commissioner and Chief Operating Officer Mark Tatum.

Official Release

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