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Sights, sounds from Dirk's home finale

Re-live what could be Dirk's final home game with the Mavs through the best sights and sounds from the night.

G McGregor and S...

Wade drops 30 points in final game in Miami

Dwyane Wade went out in style in his final home game in Miami, scoring 30 points in a 122-99 win over the Philadelphia 76ers.

Benyam Kidane

Magic Johnson stepping down as Lakers President

Magic Johnson held an impromptu press conference ahead of the Lakers game against the Portland Trail Blazers, announcing he will step down as President of Basketball Operations.

Benyam Kidane

Lonzo Ball signs with CAA after parting ways with his agent

Lonzo Ball has signed with CAA following his split from agent Harrison Gaines.

Benyam Kidane

Rose 'open' to return to Chicago

Derrick Rose will be a free agent this off-season after enjoying a resurgent season with the Minnesota Timberwolves, averaging 18 points and 4.3 assists per game.

Benyam Kidane

East Playoff Picture: Nets & Magic clinch berths

The Heat suffered a devastating loss to the Raptors, the Hornets came up clutch in Detroit and the Nets and Magic clinched a playoff spot – take a look at how the East Playoff Picture begins to take shape

Kyle Irving

Monday recap: Top performers & highlights

All but two teams are in action on a busy day around the NBA. With plenty of high-intensity games with playoff implications, follow along for all the results and highlights

NBA.com Staff

Warriors clinch No. 1 seed in the West

For the fourth time in five years, the Golden State Warriors have secured the No. 1 seed in the Western Conference with their win over the LA Clippers on Sunday

Kyle Irving

Nets clinch first playoff berth since 2015

With a 12-point win over the Indiana Pacers, the Brooklyn Nets secured their first playoff berth since the 2014-15 season.

Gilbert McGregor

Warriors don special throwbacks for home finale

To celebrate their final regular-season game at ORACLE Arena, the Warriors unveiled throwback uniforms worn from 2002-2010 ahead of tip off.

Gilbert McGregor

Rockets set new NBA record for 3's in a single game

The Houston Rockets knocked down 27 three-pointers in their 149-113 win over the Phoenix Suns, setting a new NBA record.

Benyam Kidane

Takeaways: Wade scores 21 in OT loss to Raptors

Dwyane Wade's 21 points weren't enough as four Raptors scored over 20 points to earn a tough overtime win over a Heat team that is fighting for its playoff life.

Gilbert McGregor

NBA Primetime Sundays: Wade's final playoff push

Dwyane Wade's final season is coming down to the wire as the Miami Heat are in the thick of the playoff race in the Eastern Conference. Can they beat the Toronto Raptors in what could be a preview of a 1st Round matchup?

Micah Adams

76ers cruise past Bulls, notch 50th win of the season

The Philadelphia 76ers make it back-to-back seasons with 50 wins, beating the Chicago Bulls 116-96 on the road.

Benyam Kidane

Nets climb into sixth seed with win over Giannis-less Bucks

D'Angelo Russell led the way with 25 points and 10 assists as the Brooklyn nets gave their playoff hopes a big boost with a 133-128 road win over the Milwaukee Bucks.

Benyam Kidane

Ja Morant declares for 2019 NBA Draft

Morant is widely considered to be one of the top prospects in the upcoming draft, with some projecting him to go second overall behind Zion Williamson.

Scott Rafferty

Hall of Fame class of 2019 announced

Finalists Chris Webber, Marques Johnson and Ben Wallace were not selected.

NBA.com Staff

Evaluating Utah's potential first round opponents

The Jazz have secured a playoff spot for the third consecutive season but with the standings so close in the Western Conference, the final few games of the season will dramatically impact Utah's outlook going into the playoffs.

Matthew Blum

Fast facts on the Lakers' latest X-factor

Alex Caruso had 32 points, 10 rebounds and five assists in the Lakers' win over the Clippers on Saturday, joining LeBron James as the only Laker this season to eclipse 30+ points, 10+ rebounds and 5+ assists in a game

Kyle Irving

Nuggets clinch division title with win vs. the Blazers

All-Star Nikola Jokic shined in the Nuggets' 33rd home win (of 40 games) as the franchise clinched their first division title since 2010.

Yash Matange

Saturday recap: Top performers & highlights

There's a jam-packed slate this Saturday with 13 games, headlined by a handful of Eastern Conference games barring playoff implications

NBA.com Staff

Westbrook secures triple-double average for 3rd-straight season

With an assist to Paul George in the first quarter against the Detroit Pistons, Russell Westbrook created history.

Benyam Kidane

Saturday's results alter East playoff picture

The Hornets, Magic and Celtics all picked up huge wins on Saturday while the Pistons and Heat dropped close contests

Kyle Irving

The reinvention of DeMar DeRozan

With 4:09 left in the fourth quarter on December 27 against the Nuggets, DeRozan hit a 3-pointer to put the Spurs up 15. Since that shot went in, each of his last 302 made shots have come from inside the 3-point line. It's the latest evidence of an All-Star reinventing himself for the second straight season.

Micah Adams

D'Angelo Russell has managed to turn himself into an All-Star

D'Angelo Russell has turned himself into an All-Star and is finally living up to his potential. Is that enough to win the Most Improved Player award?

Tom Read

Cousins shines vs. Lakers, Hield leads Kings past Cavs

Catch up on all the day's scores and highlights, headlined by the Milwaukee Bucks' thrilling win over the Philadelphia 76ers and the Golden State Warriors' highlights filled road win over the Los Angeles Lakers.

NBA.com Staff

Giannis, Embiid do battle as Bucks edge 76ers

Giannis Antetokounmpo poured in 45 points to lead the Milwaukee Bucks past Joel Embiid and the Philadelphia 76ers, 128-122.

Benyam Kidane

Giannis makes MVP statement

With less than one week left in the regular season, the Greek Freak made an emphatic statement with a dominant performance against Joel Embiid.

Micah Adams

Spurs sign Motiejunas

Motiejunas joins the Spurs after spending the last two seasons playing for the Shandong Golden Stars of the Chinese Basketball Association. He averaged 27.3 points, 14.0 rebounds and 4.2 assists per game in the 2018-19 CBA season.

Gilbert McGregor

Who will be named Most Improved Player?

Pascal Siakam and D'Angelo Russell are widely considered to be the frontrunners for the award, but there's a number of other deserving candidates.

NBA.com Staff

What's the most compelling 1-on-1 matchup?

Simmons vs. Kyrie? Embiid vs. Antetokounmpo? KD vs. PG? Our Global NBA.com staff weighs in with the 1-on-1 matchup they'd most like to see in the 2019 NBA Playoffs.

N Global Staff

How Thursday's results impact East playoff picture

Six games on Thursday's busy schedule had an impact on seven teams present in the East's ever-changing playoff picture. Take a look at how it all breaks down.

Gilbert McGregor

Takeaways from Raptors win over Nets

Led by Pascal Siakam's 28 points, 10 rebounds and five assists, the Raptors defeated the Nets by double figures on Thursday to take the season series.

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Despite playoff elimination, Kings have a bright future

The Sacramento Kings, who travel to India in October this year for two preseason games, have a very bright future ahead despite missing the playoffs for the 13th straight season.

Yash Matange

Cousins shines as Warriors cruise to victory over Nuggets

With five games remaining, the Golden State Warriors have extended their lead to 2.0 games for the West's top spot and also clinched the tie-breaker vs. the Denver Nuggets.

Yash Matange

Rockets shoot NBA record 26 3's, beat Kings by 25

The Houston Rockets won their 50th game of the season, recording at least 50 wins for the third straight season and they did it in record-breaking fashion from beyond the arc.

Yash Matange

Westbrook records 2nd 20-20-20 game in NBA history

Russell Westbrook now stands alongside Wilt Chamberlain as the only players in NBA history to record a 20-20-20 game.

Benyam Kidane

Gasol compares Giannis to Kobe; picks him for MVP

Pau Gasol has been in Milwaukee for just a short time but he's already impressed with what he's seen from potential MVP Giannis Antetokounmpo.

Tom Read

Curry names his top 5 NBA players of all-time

The two-time league MVP also shared the toughest defender he has ever had to face ... sort of.

Yash Matange

NBA playoff tie-breaker rules

What happens when two or more teams are tied at the end of the year? How are ties broken? Find the NBA's playoff tie-break rules and procedures below.

NBA.com Staff

Tuesday recap: Top performers & highlights

There were nine games of NBA action on deck, headlined by Dwyane Wade's final contest in Boston.

NBA.com Staff

Horford's triple-double leads Celtics past Heat

Al Horford recorded his second career triple-double as the Celtics pick up a big home win over the Heat

Kyle Irving

No 2019 FIBA World Cup for LeBron James

LeBron James confirms that he won't be playing for Team USA this off-season, with Space Jam 2 set to begin production.

Benyam Kidane

History of NBA G League awards

Chris Boucher became the first player in NBA G League history to win both MVP and Defensive Player of the Year in the same season. Who else has won each of the awards?

Micah Adams

NBA Power Rankings: Raptors enter top five, Rockets move up

The Raptors are rewarded for their perfect 3-0 week, the Rockets get closer to the top spot and the Jazz are trending upward

K Irving and Gil...

Monday recap: Top performers & highlights

There were seven games on deck today. Follow along for updated scores and highlights from each game.

NBA.com Staff

Buying or selling on Nuggets and Thunder?

Days after the Nuggets earned a bounce-back win over the Thunder, both teams dropped home games against teams eliminated from playoff contention. With looming questions about both Denver and Oklahoma City, are you buying or selling on these two Western Conference teams?

K Irving and Sco...

Popovich: '(Patty Mills) is one of the greatest teammates ever'

Gregg Popovich and the San Antonio Spurs have just clinched their 22nd consecutive playoff appearance with Patty Mills assuming the role as a leader and captain as the franchise's current longest tenured player

Kyle Irving

Trae Young sinks OT game-winner vs. the Bucks

Rookie of the Year candidate Trae Young grabbed a loose ball and nailed the tough last-second shot to lead the Hawks to an overtime win over the NBA's top team, the Milwaukee Bucks.

Yash Matange

Valanciunas and Booker battle, Grizzlies beat Suns

Jonas Valanciunas went for 34 points and 20 rebounds as the Grizzlies spoiled Devin Booker's 50-point streak, leaving him at 48 points

Kyle Irving

Harden records fifth career 50-point triple-double

Harden led the Rockets to a victory over the Kings on Sunday with 50 points, 11 rebounds and 10 assists. It's the fifth time in his career that he's scored 50 points and recorded a triple-double in the same game, the most in NBA history.

Scott Rafferty

Takeaways from Raptors win over Bulls

For the second time this week, the Raptors cruised to a win over the Bulls. This time, Fred VanVleet led the way with 23 points.

Scott Rafferty

Simmons, Bolden lead 76ers past Timberwolves

A career night from Jonah Bolden and a near-triple-double from Ben Simmons gave the 76ers a 118-109 win over the Timberwolves.

Kyle Irving

LeBron, Lakers dent Hornets' playoff chances

Blowing past the Hornets at the Staples Center, the Lakers registered their 34th win of the season, one shy of their win total from last year.

Yash Matange

KAT, T-Wolves stun Warriors in dramatic OT thriller

Eight Timberwolves scored in double figures with Andrew Wiggins and Karl-Anthony Towns leading the way as Minnesota stunned the Warriors for their first win against the champs this season.

Yash Matange

Takeaways: Irving's game-winner leads Celtics past Pacers

In what will likely be a first round matchup in the NBA Playoffs, the Celtics got a game-winning shot from All-Star guard Kyrie Irving to move ahead of the Pacers in the standings with six games remaining

K Irving and Sco...

WATCH: Ginobili's jersey retirement and tribute video

16 seasons, four NBA championships, two-time All-Star, two-time All-NBA, an All-Rookie nod and a Sixth Man of the Year award – watch as Manu Ginobili gets honoured for a tremendous career with the San Antonio Spurs

Kyle Irving

Kicks of the Day: Dwyane Wade

Dwyane Wade sported a special edition of the Li-Ning Wade All-City 7s against the Dallas Mavericks, custom made to honour his mother, Jolinda.

Micah Adams

Embiid scores 39 as 76ers cruise past Nets

Joel Embiid powered the 76ers past the Nets 123-110, with 39 points, 13 rebounds and six assists in the win.

Benyam Kidane

Every jersey swap from Wade's final season

With Dwyane Wade set to retire at the end of the 2018-19 season, he has been leaving players on opposing teams with a parting gift in remembrance of his successful career. Here you can find every jersey swap from Wade's final season.

Kyle Irving

Booker drops 50, joins LeBron, Barry in history books

Devin Booker becomes the youngest player ever and 11th player overall to record consecutive 50-point games.

Yash Matange

Takeaways: Thunder's comeback win over Pacers

Paul George scored a game-high 31 points to lead the Oklahoma City Thunder to a 107-99 win over the Indiana Pacers.

B Kidane and Sco...

Bosh on LeBron: People are 'jaded by his greatness'

Chris Bosh says a longer off-season for LeBron James is the perfect recipe for a big season in 2019/20.

Benyam Kidane

Conley passes Gasol on Grizzlies' all-time scoring list

Conley did so late in the second quarter of the Grizzlies' matchup with the Warriors on Thursday (AEDT).

Scott Rafferty

Revisiting the Heat's 27-game win streak in 2013

On this date in 2013, the Miami Heat's historic 27-game win streak was snapped by the Chicago Bulls at the United Center.

Yash Matange

Wednesday Recap: Top performers & highlights

With a full 10-game schedule on deck, follow along below for box scores, results and highlights from a full slate of action.

NBA.com Staff

LeBron, Lakers cruise past the Wizards

The Los Angeles Lakers beat the Wizards by 18 points, the team's largest margin of victory since Christmas Day.

Yash Matange

Triple threat: Luka ties Magic

Doncic recorded his seventh triple-double of the season on Tuesday to the tune of 28 points, 12 rebounds and 12 assists against the Kings.

Scott Rafferty

Takeaways: Bucks' impressive win over the Rockets

The Milwaukee Bucks used a huge third quarter run to cruise to a 108-94 win over the Houston Rockets.

Benyam Kidane

Vucevic stars as Magic jump Heat in East standings

The Orlando Magic registered their longest win streak in eight years, as they rise to the eighth seed in the East with a key win over state rivals - the Miami Heat.

Yash Matange

WATCH: Heat retire Bosh's jersey

Chris Bosh was named an All-Star each season he was with the Miami Heat and won back-to-back championships.

Scott Rafferty

Heat Check: Who is the MVP?

We asked our NBA.com Staff the question ahead of today's matchup between the Houston Rockets and Milwaukee Bucks.

NBA.com Staff

Heat to retire Bosh's No. 1

The Miami Heat will retire Chris Bosh's No. 1 jersey in a special ceremony on Wednesday. Bosh made the All-Star team in each of his six seasons with the Heat.

Gilbert McGregor

Wednesday TV Preview: MVP candidates clash in Rockets-Bucks battle

In their final road game against an Eastern Conference team, the Houston Rockets will look to extend their 11-game win streak against the East by attempting to even the season series against the league-leading Milwaukee Bucks.

Yash Matange

Blazers clinch sixth straight playoff berth; OKC fall to the 8th seed

The Portland franchise clinched their ninth postseason ticket in the last eleven years while the OKC Thunder were upset by the Grizzlies in Memphis and have now lost 11 of their last 16 games.

Yash Matange

Nurkic suffers gruesome leg injury against the Nets

Jusuf Nurkic was stretchered off with a severe left leg injury in the Portland Trail Blazers' 148-144 double-overtime win against the Brooklyn Nets.

Benyam Kidane

NBA players tweet in support of Jusuf Nurkic

In the second overtime period against the Brooklyn Nets, the Blazers starting center suffered a serious left leg injury and needed to be carried away on a stretcher.

Yash Matange

Booker pours in season-high 59 points in loss to Jazz

Devin Booker had the hot hand in Utah, pouring in a season-high 59 points in the Suns' 125-92 loss to the Jazz.

Benyam Kidane

Magic boost playoff hopes with big win over 76ers

The Orlando Magic move to within half a game of the eight seed, beating the Philadelphia 76ers 119-98, winning their fifth game in a row.

Benyam Kidane

NBA Primetime Sundays: Giannis makes his MVP push

Giannis Antetokounmpo is the most prolific dunker in decades while Trae Young is hitting shots deeper than even Stephen Curry did as a rookie. Those are just two of the reasons why Sunday's clash between the Bucks and Hawks is must-see NBA action!

Micah Adams

Bogut puts in vintage peformance as Warriors edge Pistons

The Golden State Warriors win their 50th game of the season, holding off the Detroit Pistons 121-114.

Benyam Kidane

NBA Power Rankings: Raptors drop, Blazers on the rise

The Trail Blazers enter the top-five, the Clippers are rewarded for their NBA-best five game win streak and the Raptors take a slight dip

K Irving and Gil...

Who is a free agent next summer?

The 2019 free agency class could likely alter the landscape of the league.

NBA.com India Staff

Lakers snap losing streak behind LBJ's triple-double

The Lakers also snapped their 5-game home losing streak behind a triple-double from LeBron James and a red-hot third quarter from Kyle Kuzma.

Yash Matange

Hornets stun Raptors behind Lamb's game-winner

Toronto's fourth-quarter rally was thwarted by a Jeremy Lamb heave from beyond half court as time expired.

Gilbert McGregor

Aldridge scores 48 points as Spurs' big win over Celtics

The Boston Celtics had no answer for LaMarcus Aldridge, who led the San Antonio Spurs to a 115-96 win.

Benyam Kidane

Clutch Lou Williams stars in Clippers' win at MSG

The Clippers win their fourth straight road game and fifth overall as they rise up the West standings to the fifth seed.

Yash Matange

NBA Primetime Sunday: Can the Clippers stay hot?

The Clippers have been one of the hottest teams in the entire league since the All-Star break. With the playoffs quickly approaching, do they pose a serious threat to any of the top teams in the Western Conference?

Micah Adams

Young comes up clutch against 76ers

Trae Young finished with 32 points and 11 assists, knocking down the game-winning shot as the Atlanta Hawks beat the Philadelphia 76ers, 129-127.

Benyam Kidane

Doncic makes more triple-double history for a rookie

Doncic recorded his sixth triple-double of the season on Sunday to the tune of 23 points, 11 rebounds and 10 assists against the defending champions.

Scott Rafferty

LeBron speaks on Lakers missing playoffs

LeBron James will not be a part of the NBA Playoffs for the first time since 2005 after the Lakers were eliminated from playoff contention on Saturday.

Benyam Kidane

NBA India Games: Pacers clinch 4th straight playoff berth

Indiana Pacers, who are set to participate in the first-ever NBA India Games 2019 this coming October, will be making their fourth consecutive trip to the postseason.

Yash Matange

NBA playoff picture: Lakers eliminated from playoff contention

Lakers' elimination from the 2019 playoffs was among the biggest news from Saturday's slate of games.

Yash Matange

What's next for the Lakers?

The Lakers have a number of ways they can upgrade their roster this offseason, but there is no guarantee that they get another star to pair with LeBron James.

Scott Rafferty

What went wrong for the Lakers?

After signing LeBron James as a free agent last summer, the Lakers had high hopes for 2018-19. But instead of seriously contending in the Western Conference, the Lakers missed the playoffs for the sixth straight year. Our NBA.com Staff breaks down the biggest reasons for why the Lakers fell so far short of expectations.

NBA.com Staff

Harden drops career-high 61 in win vs. the Spurs

James Harden put on a show in Houston, tying his career-high with 61 points as the Rockets edge the Spurs 111-105.

Benyam Kidane

4 Takeaways: Russ, PG lead Thunder past the Raptors

Kawhi Leonard scored a game-high 37 points, but it wasn't enough for the Raptors to beat the Thunder for a second time this season.

Scott Rafferty

Harden scores 27 points in first quarter vs. Spurs

The reigning MVP shot an efficient 7-for-10 from the field, 3-for-4 from 3-point range and 10-for-12 from the free throw line. He couldn't be stopped.

Scott Rafferty

Warriors use huge third quarter to cruise past Pacers

Andrew Bogut made his first appearance at Oracle Arena since re-joining the Warriors as they secured a 112-89 win over the Indiana Pacers.

Benyam Kidane

Towns passes Love on Wolves all-time scoring list

There are now only three players who have scored more points in a Timberwolves jersey than Towns.

Scott Rafferty

OTD in 2014: KD drops 51, drains 2OT game-winner vs. the Raptors

During his lone MVP season, Kevin Durant put on a show on this date in 2014 in Toronto. We take a look back at that spectacular performance.

Yash Matange

Thursday recap: Top performers & highlights

A full slate of NBA games is headlined by two matchups between top teams in the NBA. The 76ers host the Celtics and the Thunder host the Raptors.

NBA.com Staff

Embiid: 'I'm the most unstoppable player in the league'

After a dominant 37-point. 22-rebound performance against the Boston Celtics, Joel Embiid was full of confidence post-game.

Benyam Kidane

4 takeaways: Raptors' OT road win in OKC

The Raptors almost let their lead slip away as the Thunder forced overtime late in the fourth quarter. Toronto prevailed in the extra period to take the first of two matchups against OKC this week

Kyle Irving

Harden drops 57 in Rockets' OT loss

The reigning MVP went off for his seventh 50-point game of the season but with an extra period required on the second night of a back-to-back, it was all in vain.

Yash Matange

Valanciunas sinks game-winning free throw, scores career-high

Jonas Valanciunas scored a career-high 33 points, including a clutch free throw with 0.1 seconds on the clock in overtime to defeat the Houston Rockets

Kyle Irving

4 Takeaways: 76ers' first win this season vs. the Celtics

The Philadelphia 76ers come up big down the stretch to secure a 118-115 win over the Boston Celtics.

Benyam Kidane

Is Kawhi or PG the better two-way player?

Kawhi Leonard and Paul George are both having the best offensive seasons of their careers. They also might be the two best perimeter defenders in the NBA. Which one takes the crown as the NBA's best two-way player?

NBA.com Staff

Curry hits 300th 3-pointer for an NBA record 3rd time

The Golden State Warriors superstar set yet another three-point record, as he knocked down eight in a road win over the Minnesota Timberwolves.

Yash Matange

Russell stars in Nets' biggest comeback win ever

The All-Star also dished out 12 assists helping the Nets snap a three-game losing streak and sweep the season series with the Sacramento Kings.

Yash Matange

76ers edge Hornets, diminish Charlotte's playoff hopes

"As the game was unfolding I was thinking two things: we're here to win, and we're here to win," 76ers head coach Brett Brown stated on the workload of the team's four usual starters ahead of their back-to-back against the Celtics tomorrow

Kyle Irving

Harden sets historical scoring record in Rockets' win

As the Rockets swept the season series with the Atlanta Hawks, James Harden continued to rack up the scoring records.

Yash Matange

Curry leads Warriors over Wolves

After a less than impressive shooting night against the San Antonio Spurs, Steph Curry found his stroke and helped the Warriors claim the road win.

James McKern

The five longest shots of Curry's career

In a loss to San Antonio, the Golden State Warriors guard converted from beyond half court for the fifth time in his career. He is now tied with Zach Randolph with the most shots from such distance in the last 20 years.

Leandro Fernández

Tuesday recap: Top performers & highlights

With nine games around the Association, there is no shortage of action and playoff implications at stake. Follow along for updated scores and highlights.

NBA.com Staff

Lillard records 30p, 15a in Blazers home win

Without his backcourt mate, All-Star Damian Lillard led his Blazers to a key win in the first of a four-game homestand.

Yash Matange

Who has the most consecutive triple-doubles in NBA history?

The New Orleans Pelicans guard is now one of only three players since 1983-84 to record a triple-double in five consecutive games.

Scott Rafferty

Dirk passes Wilt on all-time scoring list

The 21-year veteran moved to sixth on the all-time scoring list, trailing only Michael Jordan, LeBron James, Kobe Bryant, Karl Malone and Kareem Abdul-Jabbar.

NBA.com Staff

WATCH: Isaiah Thomas' tribute video in Boston

Isaiah Thomas received a tribute video and lengthy standing ovation in his first game back in Boston since being traded in the 2017 offseason

Kyle Irving

Takeaways: Spurs beat Warriors, extend win streak

Andrew Bogut made his long awaited return to the NBA, but it was the San Antonio Spurs who emerged victorious in a thrilling Western Conference duel.

James McKern

Monday recap: Top performers & highlights

There are eight games to look forward to on Monday, starting with LeBron James making his Madison Square Garden debut as a member of the Lakers. Follow along for updated scores and highlights.

NBA.com Staff

Lou Williams drains game-winning 3 vs. the Nets

Lou Williams buried the game-winning three-pointer at the buzzer as the Clippers escape 119-116 against the Brooklyn Nets.

Benyam Kidane

NBA Power Rankings: 76ers enter top-5, Spurs on the rise

The Warriors regain the top spot, the 76ers climb into the top-5 and the Spurs are moving up fast while the Thunder get bounced out of the top-10

K Irving and Sco...

WATCH: Simmons and Antetokounmpo dunk on each other, trade words

Ben Simmons and Giannis Antetokounmpo put each other on a poster on back-to-back possessions late in a close game between the 76ers and Bucks

Kyle Irving

Giannis' career-high 52 points falls short as 76ers edge Bucks

The Philadelphia 76ers clinch their playoff spot with a 130-125 win, behind a 40-point, 15-rebound performance from Joel Embiid.

Benyam Kidane

Knicks stun LeBron, Lakers in nail-biter at MSG

A late 11-1 fourth quarter run capped off by a game-saving block by Mario Hezonja on LeBron James helped the Knicks snap their eight-game losing streak.

Yash Matange

Warriors turn up defence in big win over Thunder

The Golden State Warriors follow up their win over the Houston Rockets with a 110-88 win over the Oklahoma City Thunder.

Benyam Kidane

NBA Primetime Sunday: LeBron visits New York City

The NBA's biggest star takes the court in the NBA's biggest market. LeBron James has had some big-time performances in New York City. Will he have another one on Sunday?

Micah Adams

LeBron's best moments at Madison Square Garden

LeBron James is set to make his Madison Square Garden debut as a member of the Lakers on Sunday. Take a look back at some of the King's best moments at The Mecca of Basketball

Kyle Irving

Beal has career night in win over Grizzlies

Bradley Beal scored 40 points for the second-straight game, leading the Washington Wizards to a 135-128 win over the Memphis Grizzlies.

Benyam Kidane

Nowitzki close to passing Wilt on all-time scoring list

Nowitzki and the Mavericks will be back in action on Monday, when they host the Pelicans.

Scott Rafferty

Lillard passes Aldridge for 2nd on Blazers' scoring charts

In his seventh season in the league, Damian Lillard passed his former teammate for the second spot on the franchise's all-time scoring charts.

Yash Matange

Saturday recap: Top performers & highlights

There is eight games of NBA action headlined by two second-year stars Ben Simmons and De'Aaron Fox going head-to-head in Philadelphia.

NBA.com Staff

76ers move into third seed with win over Kings

The Philadelphia 76ers improve to 28-9 at home with a 123-114 win over the Sacramento Kings.

Benyam Kidane

Julius Randle drops career-high 45 in loss to Blazers

In the home loss to the Portland Trail Blazers, the former Laker, Julius Randle dropped a career-high 45 points on 20-of-34 shooting.

Yash Matange

East playoff race grows closer with Saturday's results

The Pistons win, the Hornets pick up a much-needed road win and the Heat blow a 20-point lead to make the Eastern Conference Playoff Picture even closer

Kyle Irving

Three reasons why this year's Trail Blazers are different

The Trail Blazers were swept by the Pelicans in the first round of the playoffs last season. They were swept by the Warriors in the first round the season before that. What makes this Blazers team different than the past two that could not get a game in the playoffs?

Kyle Irving

When is the 2019 NBA Draft, Draft Lottery?

The 2019 NBA Draft will be the first year of the new draft lottery odds system

NBA.com Staff

Ranking the NBA's top 10 sophomores

There is no award for the NBA's best sophomore. And yet with so many great ones scattered throughout the league, we took the opportunity to rank the 10 best this season. Missing from our list? The top two picks from the 2017 NBA Draft.

Micah Adams

LeBron out for game vs. Pistons

After playing 32 minutes in the loss to the Toronto Raptors on Friday, James will sit out the Lakers' game in Detroit on the second night of a back-to-back.

Micah Adams

KAT keeps dominating, but the Wolves can't win

The Minnesota Timberwolves are languishing outside the playoffs despite their franchise leader putting up league leading numbers.

James McKern

4 takeaways from Raptors sweeping season series vs. Lakers

The Raptors have defeated the Lakers nine consecutive times and have swept LeBron James in a season series for the first time after tonight's victory.

Kyle Irving

Is Westbrook or George the go-to guy down the stretch in OKC?

The Pacers completed the comeback over the Thunder when Wesley Matthews made a tip-in with just over one second to go. Westbrook got a look at the buzzer but it was no good. So who is the go-to guy in OKC?

Kyle Irving

Celtics pull off comeback win over Kings

The Boston Celtics overcame a gallant Sacramento Kings as they flipped the script in the second half to record the victory and keep pressure on the Eastern Conference top four.

James McKern

Friday TV Preview: Lakers continue road trip in Toronto

The Raptors and Lakers meet for the last time this season, with Toronto up 1-0 in the season series.

Scott Rafferty

Young & Collins forming lethal combination in Atlanta

The pair put on a show against the Memphis Grizzlies today, combining for 49 points in the 132-111 win.

Benyam Kidane

Thursday recap: Top performers & highlights

There are six NBA games to look forward to on Thursday, headlined by the Rockets hosting the Warriors. Follow along for scores and highlights from each game.

NBA.com Staff

Cousins shines in Warriors win over Rockets

It was Cousins who stole the show in Golden State's win over Houston on Wednesday. The six-time All-Star scored 27 points and dished out a season-high seven assists.

NBA.com India Staff

George, Westbrook take over as Thunder edge Nets

The Oklahoma City Thunder win their third game from their past four, beating the Brooklyn Nets 108-96.

Benyam Kidane

Are the Rockets better than last season?

The Rockets finished with a league-best 67 wins last year and nearly knocked out the Warriors in the Conference Finals. Through 25 games this season they were in 14th place in the West, but have since taken off. Is Houston better than it was a year ago?

Micah Adams

Thursday TV Preview: Can the Rockets go 4-0 vs. the Warriors?

With the Rockets and Warriors set to face-off for the fourth and final time, we take a look at the biggest storylines heading into the clash.

Yash Matange

Wednesday recap: Top highlights & performers

Wednesday's seven-game slate features a number of storylines to follow with plenty of cant-miss highlights to come. We've got you covered with the best of the best from each one.

NBA.com Staff

McCollum, Blazers snap Clippers' 5-game win streak

CJ McCollum scored 30 of his 35 points in the second half, as he led the Blazers to a season series clinching win (3-1) over the LA Clippers.

Yash Matange

LeBron's big dunks highlight Lakers' win

The Lakers snapped a five-game losing streak Tuesday night thanks to LeBron James' 36 points, 10 rebounds and two big dunks. Take a look back at some of his best highlights.

Gilbert McGregor

Tuesday recap: Top performers & highlights

With six games on deck today, we've got you covered with scores, highlights and the biggest storylines from the action.

NBA.com Staff

Clippers blow out Celtics, win fifth straight game

The Clippers had seven players in double figures and shot 61.6% from the field on a special night for Lou Williams.

Yash Matange

OKC secure season sweep over Jazz

The Utah Jazz slide down to the eighth seed in the Western Conference after going down 98-89 to the Oklahoma City Thunder.

Benyam Kidane

Monday recap: Top performers & highlights

With nine games on the NBA slate today, we've got plenty of matchups with playoff implications. Follow all the scores and top highlights, right here.

NBA.com Staff

Aldridge scores 29 as Spurs hold off Bucks

The San Antonio Spurs make it five wins in a row after beating the Milwaukee Bucks 121-114 at home.

Benyam Kidane

Embiid dominates in 76ers' win vs. the Pacers

Joel Embiid returned from an eight-game absence, pouring in 33 points and 12 rebounds to lead the 76ers to a 106-89 win over the Indiana Pacers.

Benyam Kidane

NBA Power Rankings: Rockets, Celtics making moves

The Houston Rockets and Boston Celtics made the biggest jumps this week with the LA Clippers and San Antonio Spurs awaiting their chance to enter the top-10.

K Irving and Sco...

NBA Primetime Sunday: Bulls take on Pistons

Catch one of the NBA's most clutch players and one of the NBA's most well-rounded superstars in primetime on Sunday as the Bulls take on the Pistons.

Micah Adams

ROY moment: Young records first career triple-double

Young did so in impressive fashion, becoming only the fifth rookie in Basketball Reference's database to get a triple-double in less than 30 minutes of action.

Scott Rafferty

Kyrie Irving dominates in win over Lakers

The Boston Celtics' West Coast trip continues to give life to the franchise as they record their third straight win and add further woe to the Los Angeles Lakers season.

James McKern

LeBron and Kyrie: How time changes our views

Has this season changed the overall legacy for either James or Irving? How many championships should they have won as teammates? Who wins another NBA title first?

NBA.com Staff

How Saturday's results impact playoff picture

It was another busy day in the NBA, headlined by the Warriors hosting the Nuggets and the Thunder taking on the Clippers.

Scott Rafferty

Takeaways from a blowout win for the Raptors

Kawhi Leonard was spectacular once again, but Pascal Siakam, Danny Green, Kyle Lowry and Jeremy Lin each helped the Toronto Raptors take down the New Orleans Pelicans on Saturday.

Scott Rafferty

Takeaways from Rockets' decisive win over 76ers

The 76ers shot the worst 3-point percentage of any NBA team this season (11.5 percent) in the loss to the Rockets.

Kyle Irving

Payton: Westbrook 'has the same mentality as I did'

The one-time champ and former Defensive Player of the Year sat down with NBA.com to talk about the ways in which the game has changed, how he would fit in today's game and the players that approach the game with a similar mentality to his.

Gilbert McGregor

MVP Power Rankings: Has Giannis clinched it?

More times than not, the MVP comes a team that finishes with the NBA's best record. Throw in historic two-way excellence and Giannis Antetokounmpo may have began to slam the door shut on the MVP debate.

Micah Adams

How Simmons can learn from Harden and Paul

James Harden is the reigning MVP. Chris Paul is one of the best pure point guards of all-time. As Ben Simmons continues to forge his own identity, there are several skills he could learn from the Rockets duo to help make the evolution from burgeoning All-Star to legitimate superstar.

Matthew Blum

OKC edge Blazers in OT classic

It had all the makings of a genuine playoff contest and in the end it was the Oklahoma City Thunder who emerged victorious in a nail-biting contest.

James McKern

Vince Carter isn't ready to retire

Currently in his 21st season, Vince Carter has no plans of stepping away from the NBA and is ready to go around again next season.

James McKern

Giannis and Bucks topple Pacers

A battle between two of the top teams in the Eastern Conference delivered with the Milwaukee Bucks emerging victorious over the Indiana Pacers.

James McKern

Are the Pacers a real threat in the East?

Without its lone All-Star, Indiana has managed to remain near the top of the East standings. As the postseason nears, will the Pacers be a legitimate threat, or are they the most vulnerable team in the conference?

Gilbert McGregor

Lakers to place LeBron on minutes restriction

LeBron James is reportedly set to be placed on a minutes restriction for the remainder of the season with the Los Angeles Lakers.

James McKern

Who is the Coach of the Year?

Is it Mike Budenholzer of the Bucks, Mike Malone of the Nuggets, Nate McMillan of the Pacers or someone else?

NBA.com Staff

NBA fraternity congratulates LeBron on passing MJ

As LeBron James passed Michael Jordan on the league's all-time scoring charts, multiple players took to twitter to congratulate the King.

Yash Matange

Hayward, Celtics earn another impressive road win

A successful four-game trip in California looks to be exactly what the Celtics needed to right the ship in a season of ups and downs.

Gilbert McGregor

How Miami's win over Charlotte impacts playoff picture

The Heat now have sole control of the East's final playoff spot, but with over a month remaining in the regular season, the shuffling in the Eastern Conference has only just begun.

Gilbert McGregor

Lakers' playoffs hopes take another hit with loss to Nuggets

On the night that LeBron James passed Michael Jordan on the all-time scoring list, the Lakers' playoff chances took a hit as they suffered their fourth-straight loss, this time at the hands of the Denver Nuggets.

Yash Matange

Analyzing Andrew Bogut's impact with the Warriors

After taking home NBL MVP honours with the Sydney Kings, Bogut is heading back to the Golden State Warriors to try and help bolster the team's pursuit of a third straight championship.

Micah Adams

Can LeBron become the all-time leading scorer?

After Jordan, the next three names to pass are Kobe Bryant, Karl Malone and Kareem Abdul-Jabbar. He's just over 6,000 points shy of Abdul-Jabbar who has reigned supreme as the all-time leading scorer since passing Wilt Chamberlain in the 1980s. Will LeBron stick around long enough to pass him?

Micah Adams

OTD: Shaq records 61 & 23 on b'day in 2000

On the 19th anniversary of Shaquille O'Neal's career-night on his birthday in 2000, we take a lookback at that special performance.

Yash Matange

Wednesday Recap: Top performers & highlights

With six games on the NBA schedule today, there was no shortage of action, headlined by the Rockets' thrilling win over the Raptors and the Celtics' big win on the road against the Warriors. Catch up on all the day's scores and highlights, right here.

NBA.com Staff

Hayward, Celtics blowout the Warriors by 33

Entering the game having lost five of their last six, the visiting Boston Celtics, led by Gordon Hayward, handed the champs their worst loss in the Steve Kerr era.

Yash Matange

5 takeaways from Raptors' home loss to Rockets

It was a game of runs but the Rockets struck last. They have swept the season series against the Raptors and have won six consecutive games.

Kyle Irving

Curry excited by Bogut return: 'He knows how we do things around here'

Golden State Warriors point guard Steph Curry is looking forward to potentially teaming up with Aussie big man Andrew Bogut, pending a move back to the Golden State Warriors for the remainder of the season.

Benyam Kidane

Young says he and Doncic can be Magic and Bird

Luka Doncic and Trae Young have already developed a strong rivalry during their rookie season and it doesn't look like slowing down anytime soon.

Benyam Kidane

Wednesday TV Preview: Celtics begin 4-game road trip in Oakland

The Boston Celtics, who have lost five of their six games, begin a 4-game California road trip by facing the 2-time defending champions - the Golden State Warriors.

Yash Matange

OTD: LeBron nearly nets 50-point triple-double at MSG

LeBron James, one of only three visiting players to have multiple 50-point games at the Madison Square Garden, went off in 2008. Here's looking back at his superhuman performance.

Yash Matange

Tuesday Recap: Top performers & highlights

We had seven games of NBA action today, highlighted by two Western Conference games with heavy playoff implications – Nuggets at Spurs and Lakers vs. Clippers

NBA.com Staff

How Tuesday's results affect Lakers' playoff hopes

The Lakers loss to the Clippers puts them at a 1% chance to make the playoffs – the same odds as the New Orleans Pelicans and Minnesota Timberwolves.

Kyle Irving

Oubre Jr., Booker help Suns stun Bucks

The Phoenix Suns secure a season series sweep against the Bucks, with a 115-104 win at home.

Benyam Kidane

Players of the Week: Mitchell and Simmons

This is the second time this season Mitchell has won the award, while for Simmons it's his first of 2018-19 and the second time in his career.

Benyam Kidane

Two legends re-write another page in NBA history

In the same game and the same quarter, Vince Carter passed Reggie Miller for 20th on the NBA all-time scoring list and moments later, Dwyane Wade passed Michael Jordan for most blocks all-time by a guard (regular and postseason)

Kyle Irving

NBA Power Rankings: Raptors rise, Jazz enter top-10

The Raptors were on the rise this week after two big wins while the Jazz and Trail Blazers were rewarded for being two of the hottest teams in the NBA today.

K Irving and Gil...

Monday recap: Top highlights & performers

With eight games on the NBA slate, we've got plenty of NBA action with playoff implications. Follow along here for all your live scores and top highlights right here.

NBA.com Staff

Westbrook comes up clutch in Thunder win

The Oklahoma City Thunder snap their four-game losing streak with a 99-95 win over the Memphis Grizzlies.

Benyam Kidane

Iguodala: Steph Curry is the 'second-best PG ever'

Golden State Warriors forward Andre Iguodala says Steph Curry doesn't get the credit he deserves for his abilities.

Benyam Kidane

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