G League Ignite preparing for more than hoops

NBA's G League Ignite team is loaded with talented draft prospects hoping to make the jump to the NBA in 2021. While developing skills and improving draft stock is high on their list of priorities, the players are also learning what it means to be an NBA player off the court.

Deputy Commish optimistic NBA players play at Olympics

Mark Tatum spoke to the media at length on Tuesday ahead of the 2020-21 season, and one of the topics he touched on was the potential for the NBA's international stars playing for their National Teams this summer.

30 for 30: Will Kings end NBA's longest playoff drought?

The Sacramento Kings have missed the playoffs for the last 13 seasons, the longest playoff drought in the NBA. Is this the year they finally make it back to the postseason or will they have to wait another year?

Kyrie address 'pawns', Harden rumours and more

Kyrie Irving spoke to the media for the first time since being fined by the league last week for skipping his Media Day presser.

NBA Soundsystem: Is Harden on the move?

NBA.com's Carlan Gay and Scott Rafferty discuss all the latest news in the NBA and get you set for the preseason on NBA Soundsystem.

The case for five 1st time MVP winners

Luka Doncic is the odds on favourite to win the 2020-21 MVP, but he's not the only potential first-time winner that should be on your radar.

Report: Harrell agrees to terms with Lakers

The 26-year-old Harrell is coming off a career-year where he averaged 18.6 points, 7.1 rebounds and 1.1 blocks in 63 games for the LA Clippers.

Free agent destinations for Tristan Thompson

Tristan Thompson is an unrestricted free agent for the first time in his career. Will he leave the only place he's played in the NBA?

Intriguing storylines ahead of the draft

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

The 2005 Andrew Bogut scouting report

What led to the Milwaukee Bucks selecting Andrew Bogut with the first overall pick in the 2005 NBA Draft? Here's what the scouts were saying about the talented Aussie centre ahead of draft day.

On the court Bogut & Longley were more alike than you think

Whether it was post play, passing or defence, Andrew Bogut and Luc Longley were more alike on the court than they were different.

Free agent destinations for Gallinari

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

The Heat have their superstar in Butler

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

Best shooting guards in free agency

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

Heat should feature Olynyk more

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

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

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

Greatness awaits Erik Spoelstra

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

Butler, Heat a match made in heaven

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

2020 WNBA awards predictions

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

What is the 2020 WNBA playoff schedule?

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

This is only the beginning for the Raptors

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

Davis back to being best big in NBA

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

Nash to coach the Nets

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

Report: Ball inks shoe deal with Puma

LaMelo Ball is close to signing with Puma, potentially ending his relationship with the Big Baller Brand.

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

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

Middleton breaks out of slump, Bucks take Game 4

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

Thank you, Kobe

NBA.com's Carlan Gay pens a letter of what Kobe Bryant meant to him.

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

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

What to make of Mitchell's explosion

Donovan Mitchell has been the talk of the playoffs thanks to an incredible two games in which he averaged over 43 points and 7 assists. The polarizing young star has thrived in a temporary role as point guard, but with Mike Conley returning, how does that bode for Utah and Mitchell's playoff prospects?

Vucevic, Magic stun Bucks in Game 1

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

Have the Celtics been able to stop Embiid?

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

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

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

Boylen out as head coach of Bulls

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

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

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

What's at stake in Sunday's games

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

How can Philly survive without Simmons?

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

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

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

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

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

Who's scarier on offence: Harden or Lillard?

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

Expert picks for Bucks vs. Celtics, Rockets vs. Mavs

The NBA is back with two huge games and plenty that we have our eyes on in Bucks vs. Celtics and Rockets vs. Mavericks.

Can Bamba crack the Magic rotation?

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

WNBA Power Rankings: Who's #1?

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

Zion re-enters NBA bubble, will begin quarantine

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

Who would you rather have: Tatum or Siakam?

With the Raptors and Celtics squaring off in the Eastern Conference Semifinals, our NBA.com writers were inspired to debate which breakout star they'd want to lead their franchise: Toronto forward Pascal Siakam or Boston forward Jayson Tatum? Who would you choose?

Is Lillard the NBA's best offensive player?

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

Can the Heat make a deep run?

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

CP3 is All-NBA 1st team again

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

All-NBA Team predictions

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

Players coalition want real change before resume to play

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

WNBA to begin 22-game season in July

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

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

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

The 1970s All-Decade Team

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

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

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

All-Decade Team for 1990s

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

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

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

Is this Harden's year to break through?

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

Big picture takeaways from 'The Last Dance'

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

Is Stockton still underrated?

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

The men MJ never beat

What about the guys that Jordan never beat? There are a grand total of 76 players who played against MJ in the NBA and never lost. Here are all 76 of them.

MJ always found motivation

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

Is 76ers/Celtics NBA's best rivalry?

One of the NBA's best rivalries is back in action on Wednesday.

What happened to the NBA without MJ?

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

Right or Wrong: Pippen's infamous decision

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

Watch: Classic 'I Love This Game' commercials

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

MJ dominated Clyde Drexler

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

Quiz on latest 'Last Dance' episodes

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

Would Pippen be more appreciated today?

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

Report: Simmons expected to return from back injury

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

When is the WNBA Draft?

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

The time MJ came off the bench

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

Who is Jerry Krause?

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

No one won under MJ's watch

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

Report: LaMelo to buy NBL team

LaMelo Ball is preparing for the 2020 NBA Draft, but he's reportedly just made a huge commit to basketball in Australia.

Harrell is a championship X-Factor for LA

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

Melo thinks he wins rings if drafted by Detroit

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

Nurse for Coach of the Year?

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

Ranking the weirdest fits in NBA history

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

The weight of 12 great minutes from AD

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

Stephen Curry is "the most unselfish superstar"

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

LeBron's biggest championship X-factor

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

Should we cool off the Heat?

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

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

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

No Embiid, no problem 76ers locking down on D

Without Joel Embiid, surely the 76ers would start sprinting up and down the floor... right? Wrong! With Ben Simmons taking control since the All-Star centre went down, the Philadelphia 76ers have adjusted on the fly by slowing down the pace and relying on their suffocating D.

Highlights from an action-packed 14-game MLK Day

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

D-Rose has been unstoppable lately

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

Pelicans' rookie Zion debut set

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

Chris Paul at heart of OKC's new perfect pairing

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

Raptors pull off biggest comeback in franchise history

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

Embiid changed mindset since scoreless Raptors game

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

Report: Fizdale out in New York

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

Siakam bounces back as Raps protect SBA

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

Brown on Game 7 loss: 'I'm over it'

The Raptors and 76ers do battle for the first time since Kawhi Leonard's epic shot eliminated Philadelphia in Game 7 of the Eastern Conference Semifinals.

It's early, but Smart is making a case for DPOY

Marcus Smart gave two-time Finals MVP Kawhi Leonard fits in Boston's loss to the Clippers on Thursday. Leonard is one of many to fall victim to Smart's lockdown defence so far this season.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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?

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.

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?

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?

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?

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?

What to watch when the Boomers host Team USA

We take a look at three critical things to watch when the Boomers host the Americans at Marvel Stadium in Melbourne.

Re-living Magic's iconic sky hook

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

Lowry withdraws from Team USA

Kyle Lowry had hoped to play in the upcoming World Cup, but won't be ready to go.

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

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

Is Miami the perfect spot for Melo?

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

Presti denies mutual interest in trading PG13

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

Presti denies mutual interest in trading PG13

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

Radio host on Simmons jumper: 'I think that video is a waste of my time'

Eddie Johnson isn't impressed with the quick clip of Ben Simmons' jump shot.

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

Kawhi Leonard and Paul George were introduced as Clippers on Thursday (AEST) and both players thanked their former teams.

Divisional Rankings: Can the 76ers win the Atlantic?

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

Embiid, Bosh, Brogdon headline BWB Africa 2019

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

How did the Raptors do in free agency?

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

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

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

Kawhi Leonard has opt out after 2 years with Clippers

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

6 things we learned from NBA Free Agency

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

Report: Clippers strike record-setting deal for PG13

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

Report: Griz trade Parsons to the Hawks

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

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

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

Report: Pacers trade for Brogdon, signs Lamb

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

Report: Barnes re-sign and Ariza joins Kings

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

Report: Middleton set to return to Milwaukee

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

Report: Kyrie to sign with Nets

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

Report: LeBron giving up No. 23 to AD

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

Nurse announced as Canada head coach

Fresh off of winning his first NBA championship, Nick Nurse will try to secure Canada's Olympics bid as their Men's National Team head coach.

Report: CP3 wants out of Houston

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

Report: Ujiri 'intrigued' by Wizards' GM role

The Washington Wizards have some key pieces in place, but is it enough to entice Masai Ujiri to entertain their GM role?

Lowry cements Raptor legacy with title

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

Kawhi overtakes Curry as Finals MVP favourite

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

Reports: Lillard, Beal to join AD in Australia

Team USA's training camp roster is starting to fill out ahead of their clash with the Boomers in August.

Top prospect RJ Hampton signs with NZ Breakers

One of the biggest potential prospects for the 2020 NBA Draft has signed a multi-year deal with the New Zealand Breakers.

NBA Finals berth erases years of heartbreak for Toronto fans

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

Who is now eligible for a supermax?

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

Dirk named global ambassador for World Cup 2019

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

Milwaukee radio station puts ban on Drake

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

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

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

Embiid listed as probable ahead of Game 5

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

Rockets grind out Game 4 to tie series

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

3 takeaways from the Bucks Game 4 win

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

One thing the Rockets needs to change in Game 3

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

Kerr thinks 'obvious' Durant is best in the league

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

KD on playoffs: 'This time of year is what I’m geared for'

Kevin Durant is playing at an elite level in the playoffs and doesn't look to be slowing down anytime soon.

L2M report says non-call on Harden was correct

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

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

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

Capela on Warriors: 'I want to face them'

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

Simmons responds to Dudley's 'average' comment

Ben Simmons was asked and responded to Jared Dudley's comments on Friday.

Report: Without Cousins, Warriors to lean on Bogut

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

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

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

Five things to watch in Tuesday's games

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

Lowry thinks he could've been more aggressive in Game 1

Kyle Lowry struggled in Game 1 on Sunday and thinks he could've been more aggressive this season.

Warriors-Clippers series preview

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

Thon Maker remembers getting bounced in the first round of the playoffs by the Raptors as a rookie and would love an opportunity at getting revenge.

Can the Raps even up the season series vs. the C's?

The Raptors have a chance at splitting the season series with the Celtics on Wednesday at SBA.

Parker: '(My) play isn’t a weakness for me, it’s just staying on the court.'

Jabari Parker has dealt with a handful of setbacks in his career, but he's remained grounded and focussed on always getting back to being him.

Four Australians will participate in the Basketball Without Borders Camp in Charlotte during NBA All-Star 2019.

4 takeaways from Siakam, VanVleet's career nights vs. Hawks

Pascal Siakam and Fred VanVleet both had career nights in the Raptors' 119-101 win over the Atlanta Hawks on Friday.

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

The NBA's most valuable franchises in 2019

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

Aussie Thon Maker is reportedly heading to Detroit in exchange for Stanley Johnson.

Adam Silver has added future Hall of Famers Dwayne Wade and Dirk Nowitzki to the 2019 NBA All-Star Game in Charlotte.

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

Fox's improvements key to Kings' playoff push

De'Aaron Fox is becoming the all-around player many thought he would be when the Kings drafted him, and it's happening fast.

How Cousins' return from injury stacks up vs others

DeMarcus Cousins made his long anticipated season debut on Saturday and finished with 14 points, six rebounds in a Warriors' win.

The Dallas Mavericks currently sit near the bottom of the Western Conference, but can they make a second-half of the season run like the Jazz did in 2017-18?

Nikola Jokic hit the go-ahead bucket with 2.4 seconds left in the game on Tuesday as the Nuggets hold off the Heat 103-99.

Myles Turner left today's game with a broken nose, but he's been a Defensive Player of the Year candidate so far this season.

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

Four takeaways: Harden's 41 lifts Rockets

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

5 biggest scoring performances on Christmas Day

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

Can Raptors make it three in a row vs the Cavs?

The Raptors will be without Kyle Lowry, and Serge Ibaka will be a game-time decision as they host the Cleveland Cavaliers on Saturday at Scotiabank Arena.

Valanciunas to miss significant time with thumb injury

Valanciunas is averaging 12.8 points and 7.2 rebounds per game on 57.5 percent shooting from the field this season.

Report: Thompson out two to four weeks with injury

Cavs forward Tristan Thompson is expected to miss at least two to four weeks with a left foot sprain.

Can the Raptors beat the Grizzlies at their game?

The league-leading Raptors head into Memphis to take on the Grizzlies, one of the Western Conference's best teams.

Walker's 60-point night leaves Hornets with questions

Kemba Walker was incredible on Sunday (AEDT) posting a career-high 60 points, but the Hornets fell the 76ers in overtime 122-119.

Butler: 'It’s so much more fun to play with these guys'

Jimmy Butler led the 76ers to a victory over the Utah Jazz on Friday with a game-high 28 points, seven rebounds and two steals.

Five takeaways from Celtics thrilling OT win over Raptors

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

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

Chris Paul on Jamal Murray: 'I don’t think he has (a ceiling)'

Rockets' guard Chris Paul says that there's no ceiling in sight for Canadian Jamal Murray.

Can Devin Booker and the Suns extend the Celtics' losing streak to three or will Boston bounce back on the road?

The Raptors are off to a great start despite Kawhi Leonard not fully knowing the offence.

Murray's last second shot at 50 gets Irving and Celtics heated

Jamal Murray put on a spectacular performance on Tuesday, but the Canadian broke one of basketball's unwritten rules and Kyrie Irving was none too pleased.

Boxing middleweight kingpin Canelo Alvarez was part a star-studded crowd that saw the Raptors beat the Lakers on Monday (AEDT).

The Raptors roll into Utah after a dominant performance against the Lakers on Tuesday.

Morris on Raptors: 'We’re way more talented than those guys'

Boston forward Marcus Morris believes the Celtics are more talented than the Raptors.

Five takeaways from the Raptors win over the Celtics

The Raptors took round one of four regular-season matchups with the Celtics 113-101.

Bulls' rookie Wendell Carter Jr. offers up advice to Canadian phenom R.J. Barrett ahead of his freshmen season at Duke.

Report: Ingles out for first preseason game

Aussie Joe Ingles will miss the preseason clash with the Perth Wildcats with lower leg soreness.

Report: Cavs interested in Butler

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

Australian Deng Adel agrees to Exhibit 10 deal with the Raptors.

Carlisle: Fans will 'sorely regret' missing Luka Doncic play

Dallas Mavericks' head coach Rick Carlisle thinks it would be good for Mavs' fans to get their season tickets now to avoid missing Luka Doncic play.

Stevens on Raptors: 'Best team in the East, added one of the best players'

Celtics' coach Brad Stevens talks up the Toronto Raptors ahead of the season.

Handy: Kawhi in 'great shape, feeling good, moving well'

Raptors' assistant coach said that Kawhi Leonard is in great shape on a podcast, and he's ready for the NBA season.

Tom Thibodeau doesn't believe the Timberwolves have any unity issues with their top three stars.

Celtics' GM Danny Ainge is really excited about seeing Kyrie Irving and Gordon Hayward back in the lineup.

Kawhi Leonard reportedly plans to give the Raptors every opportunity to make it work long-term.

Toronto has hired one of Kawhi Leonard's closest friends to their staff.

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