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Saturday's action: Westbrook goes off in Rockets win

Russell Westbrook turned back the clock in Houston's win over Minnesota, exploding for 45 points, 10 assists and six rebounds.

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Friday's scores: Beal leads Wizards past Cavs

Bradley Beal, Luka Doncic and LeBron James powered their teams to victory on Friday's three-game slate. Catch up on all the scores, stats, news and highlights from tonight's game.

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LeBron passes Kobe for most all-time ASG starts

With LeBron James announced as a starter in the 2020 NBA All-Star Game, he passes Kobe Bryant for the most All-Star starts in NBA history.

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LeBron & Giannis headline All-Star starters

On Friday, the NBA announced the pool of 10 players that will start in the 2019 NBA All-Star Game.

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Fact or fiction: Ben Simmons will make the All-Star team

The Aussie ranks eighth among Eastern Conference guards in the All-Star fan voting according to the most recent update. Our experts debate whether he should be higher, how much of an impact Joel Embiid's injury factors in, and whether or not Simmons will ultimately make the final cut.

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Fact or fiction: Ben Simmons will make the All-Star team

The Aussie ranks eighth among Eastern Conference guards in the All-Star fan voting according to the most recent update. Our experts debate whether he should be higher, how much of an impact Joel Embiid's injury factors in, and whether or not Simmons will ultimately make the final cut.

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Zion scores 17 in 3 minute span in 4th quarter

Through the first three quarters, Zion Williamson looked like you'd expect a 19-year-old rookie to look after not playing for three months. And then it happened. Williamson took over and uncorked a dominant fourth quarter that provided far more than merely a glimpse of what's in store in New Orleans.

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Recap Thursday's action

Russell Westbrook and James Harden helped the Rockets get over the Nuggets, while LeBron James and Anthony Davis were dominant at Madison Square Garden.

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How to watch Zion's debut

No. 1 overall pick of the 2019 NBA Draft Zion Williamson is set to make his debut after missing the first 44 games of the season. Where can you watch this highly anticipated premier?

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The Philadelphia 76ers' poor road record, Mike Conley Jr.'s fit with the Utah Jazz and the lack of consistency from the Sacramento Kings and Phoenix Suns have left much to be desired at the halfway point of the NBA season.

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LeBron James's defence, Pascal Siakam's star turn, Ja Morant's rookie season and Miami's surge up the East are just some of the biggest surprises so far this season. Here's what else caught our eye over the first half of the regular season.

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Last day to vote for 2020 NBA All-Stars!

Vote below for the 2020 All-Star Game!

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Sunday's scores: CP3 drops 30 in win over POR

Sunday's 11-game slate was packed with action, highlights and more. Take a look at some of the best moments from a busy day around the Association!

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Saturday's scores: Heat win in OKC

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

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Most popular players & teams in NBA merch sales

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

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Friday's scores: Kawhi powers Clippers past Magic

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

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WNBA announces expanded schedule, more TV Games

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

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

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

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Thursday's scores: Pistons stun Celtics in Boston

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

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

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

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New groundbreaking CBA in WNBA

The WNBA and WNBPA announce groundbreaking Collective Bargaining Agreement.

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Tuesday's scores: Lillard, Blazers hold off Hornets

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

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Did the Lakers take the top spot?

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

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

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

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Saturday's scores: Jazz extend winning streak to eight

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

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Saturday's scores: Jazz extend winning streak to eight

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

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

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

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Thursday's scores: DeRozan powers Spurs past Celtics

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

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Wednesday's scores: Lakers win sixth straight game

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

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

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

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Monday's scores: Dragic powers Heat past Blazers

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

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

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

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What future draft picks does each NBA team have?

Take a look to see what future draft picks your favourite NBA team has through 2025

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NBA scores, updates, news, stats and highlights

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

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Friday's scores: Kings snap 8-game skid

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

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When All-Star reserves are announced

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

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Who are the tallest players in the NBA?

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

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

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

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NBA players react to David Stern's passing

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

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Former NBA Commissioner David Stern dies at 77

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

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Wednesday's scores: Harden gets revenge on Nuggets

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

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

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

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Monday's scores: Lonzo fills it up in win over Rockets

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

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Sunday's scores: Suns snap 8-game skid

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

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Who should start in the All-Star Game?

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

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

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

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Friday's scores: Knicks win in Brooklyn

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

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Lakers' guide to playing on Christmas

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

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How Kawhi has played on Christmas Day

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

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Updated award predictions for MVP, DPOY, and more

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

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Simmons moves up on all-time triple-doubles list

Ben Simmons is moving up on the list for most triple-doubles in NBA history. The 23-year-old already ranks among the top 20 all-time.

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Recap of Tuesday's 11-game slate

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

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Who's No. 1 heading into Christmas?

A return to playoff form, a clean bill of health, an All-Star invitation ... here's what every team in the NBA should be wishing for heading into Christmas Day.

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Monday's scores: Nuggets beat Lakers for 6th straight W

Jayson Tatum dropped a career-high, the Nuggets beat the LeBron-less Lakers and the Raptors and Thunder both picked up big comeback victories! Catch up on all the action from today's games, right here.

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Sunday's scores: Giannis posts triple-double in win at MSG

Saturday's action was headlined by the 76ers snapping their losing streak, James Harden dropping 47 in Phoenix, and the Clippers winning by 25 in San Antonio.

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Saturday's scores: Lillard, McCollum combine for 67 in win

Saturday's action was headlined by the Kristaps Porzingis and the Dallas Mavericks handing the 76ers their third straight loss.

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Friday's scores: Utah Jazz win 4th straight

Four games on Friday were headlined by the Bucks defeating the Lakers and the Rockets snapping the Clippers' home winning streak.

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Kobe, Duncan, Garnett among eligible Hall of Fame candidates for 2020

The Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame today announced the star-studded list of eligible candidates for the Class of 2020

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How to watch the Christmas Day games

With five games slated for the 12th consecutive year, we've got you covered with the time and network for each game.

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Wednesday's scores: Pelicans snap 13-game losing streak

Nine games on Thursday's were headlined by the Heat handing the 76ers their first home loss of the season. Check out the rest of the results for more.

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Wednesday's scores: Clippers cruise past the Suns

Wednesday's action was headlined by the Pacers snapping the Lakers' 14-game road win streak and RJ Barrett's career-high 27 giving the Knicks a blowout win at home vs. the Hawks.

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Who should the Suns start: Baynes or Ayton?

With Deandre Ayton set to return from suspension today, we break down whether he or Aron Baynes should be the Suns' starting centre.

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Tuesday's scores: Clutch Lillard buries Suns

Damian Lillard capped off a big night for the Blazers' Big 3 with the game-winning and-1, while the Mavericks snapped the Bucks' 18-game win streak. Catch up on all the scores, stats, highlights and top performers from today's games, right here!

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Recap of Monday's action

This Sunday's six-game slate was headlined by Nikola Vucevic's return, another solid game from Nikola Jokic in a win and the Lakers earning their 14th-straight road win.

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Jokic's triple-double headlines Sunday's action

With a number of close finishes and big stat lines, take a look at all the action from this NBA Sunday slate!

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Who should start at the 2020 Olympics?

Ben Simmons, Joe Ingles, Patty Mills and Aron Baynes are just some of the NBA stars who could suit up for the Boomers at the 2020 Tokyo Olympics. Following Brett Brown's appointment as head coach, we asked the experts to weigh in on how they think the Aussie team will line up.

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Saturday's scores: Knicks stun Kings in Sacramento

Lot of familiar things happened on Saturday's 9-game slate - James Harden drops 50+ again, LeBron James and the Lakers win on the road again and the 76ers win at home again.

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Friday's scores: Cavaliers snap losing streak

Four games on the Thursday night NBA slate were headlined by Joel Embiid's season-high performance giving the Philadelphia 76ers the win in Boston and Luka Doncic making history yet again, this time in Mexico City.

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NBA G League expands to Mexico City

Mexico City’s Capitanes Becomes the NBA G League’s First Team Outside of the U.S. and Canada

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Take your pick: Simmons or Tatum?

Ben Simmons and Jayson Tatum were rookies in 2017-18 and while Simmons made his first All-Star team last season, Tatum is still looking for his first All-Star nod. Both are exciting young stars, but if you had to pick just one, who are you rolling with?

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Thursday's scores: Bucks make it 16-straight wins

With 11 games around the Association, it was a busy day in the NBA, headlined by Kawhi Leonard's return to Toronto. Catch up on all the scores, stats, news and highlights from today's games.

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Sights and sounds from Kawhi's return

Kawhi Leonard returned to Toronto on Thursday as a visitor to receive his 2019 NBA championship ring in what was perhaps the most anticipated game of the entire regular season. Catch up on all of the sights and sounds as we take a closer look at the 2019 Finals MVP's highly anticipated first game back in Canada.

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Fast facts on Toronto's historic championship rings

Kawhi Leonard will receive his championship ring from the Raptors when he returns to Toronto on Thursday. Here's what the two-time Finals MVP will be receiving from the Raptors.

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Debating the best centre in the NBA

The title of best centre in the NBA is truly up for debate this season, so we asked our experts to try and help us come to a conclusion.

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Wednesdays scores: Heat dominate OT to beat Hawks

A matchup between the Denver Nuggets and Philadelphia 76ers headlined a today's four-game slate in the NBA. Catch up on all the scores, stats, news and highlights from today's games.

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Recap of Tuesday's nine-game slate

With nine games of NBA action we had plenty of big performances, headlined by Paul George and Giannis Antetokounmpo. Catch up on all the scores, stats, news and highlights from today's games below.

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Hayward returns from injury in Celtics' big win

After missing 13 games with a broken left hand, Gordon Hayward made a successful return to the lineup in the Boston Celtics' 110-88 win over the Cleveland Cavaliers.

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NBA denies Rockets protest over loss to Spurs

The Houston Rockets protested the outcome of their double-overtime loss to the San Antonio Spurs, after James Harden's dunk was incorrectly ruled basket interference, despite the ball going through the hoop, ultimately costing the Rockets two points.

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Monday's scores: Kawhi leads Clippers to big win

Eight games of NBA action was headlined with the 76ers defeating the Raptors for their third straight loss and Anthony Davis dropping 50 in a win.

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Sunday's scores: Pacers escape MSG with 1-point win

Luka Doncic got the day started early, making history as he carried the Mavericks to a win over the New Orleans Pelicans. Later, Ben Simmons' career-high fueled the 76ers to a 47-point win.

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Simmons, Siakam or Ingram?

Ben Simmons was the first player taken in 2016 and until now, it appeared to be the clear-cut decision as he won Rookie of the Year and is already an All-Star. But has the recent play of Pascal Siakam and Brandon Ingram changed how we'll look back at the top of the 2016 draft?

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Recap of Saturday's ten-game schedule

The Boston Celtics remain undefeated at home, Giannis Antetokounmpo and the Milwaukee Bucks send an emphatic message and the LA Lakers keep rolling.

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What's next for the Knicks?

The Knicks went 21-83 under Fizdale, the worst record in the NBA since the start of the 2018-19 season. What's gone wrong in New York, who could be the next coach and how should the Knicks prioritize moving forward?

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Friday's scores: Nuggets beat Knicks by 37

There were plenty of headlines on a four-game Friday slate. We keep you in touch with the biggest scorers, plays and highlights.

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Will Harden score more than 81 this season?

Harden enters Houston's contest against Toronto having scored a combined 110 points in his last two games. Is he a threat to score 81 points in a game this season? What about 100? Our NBA.com Staff debates.

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Recap Thursday's 10-game Schedule

The Lakers and Bucks improved on their NBA best record, while the Celtics remained undefeated at home in a battle of the East's contenders.

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Wednesday's scores: Clippers cruise past Blazers

A busy seven-game slate around the Association produced plenty of big-time performances, headlined by Montrezl Harrell, Luka Doncic and Lonnie Walker IV. Catch up on all the scores, stats, highlights and top performers from today's games.

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Recap of Tuesday's NBA action

Six games across the Association today, with plenty of impressive performances. If you missed any of the action, we've got you covered for all the scores, stats, highlights and top performers from each game.

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Recap of Monday's scores, stats and highlights

Catch up on all the scores, stats, news and highlights from today's busy nine-game slate in the NBA.

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Everything LeBron has said about Luka

Even before their first meeting in the NBA, LeBron James had nothing but good things to say about Luka Doncic.

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Sunday's scores: Bucks extend win streak to 11 games

With four games of NBA action, we had plenty of big performances, with James Harden going off for 60 points, while the Milwaukee Bucks extend their win streak to 11 games. Catch up on all the scores, stats, highlights and top performers from today's games.

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A full recap from Saturday's 13-game slate

It was another busy night in the NBA, with a massive 13 games on the schedule. Luka Doncic and Trae Young dazzled, while the Lakers continued their early season dominance.

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Thursday's NBA scores, updates, news, stats and highlights

The day before Thanksgiving delivered a 14-game slate of NBA action, headlined by Anthony Davis' monster night in his return to New Orleans.

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How will you remember the AD-era in New Orleans?

Anthony Davis spent the first seven seasons of his NBA career in New Orleans with the Hornets/Pelicans. After a rocky end to his tenure with the franchise he was drafted by, Davis is set to make his first return to the city as a member of the Los Angeles Lakers.

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Recap of Wednesday's NBA action

The Los Angeles Clippers and Denver Nuggets picked up big wins in today's two-game slate. Catch up on all the scores, highlights and top performers from today's action.

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Tuesday's scores: Dinwiddie's game-winner gives Nets' 4th straight win

An action packed Tuesday saw the Bucks and Lakers win their eighth straight while the shorthanded Raptors edged the 76ers in a rematch of the Eastern Conference Semifinals.

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Are we taking Giannis for granted?

Giannis Antetokounmpo went for 50 points, 14 rebounds, six assists and two steals in the Bucks statement win over the Jazz. Milwaukee advances to an Eastern Conference-best 14-3 record behind the play of the reigning MVP, but it doesn't seem to be drawing much attention. Are we taking the Greek Freak for granted?

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When will teams debut new uniforms?

NBA teams are unveiling their "City" uniforms for the 2019-20 season. When will they first take the floor in them? Check out what we've seen so far plus details on when each team is scheduled to wear them.

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Monday's scores: Nuggets win 5th straight

The Nets and Kings pick up road wins while the Nuggets win their fifth straight game to improve to 11-5 for the season.

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Sunday's scores: Spurs snap 8-game losing streak

Giannis and the Bucks win their seventh straight while Carmelo Anthony and the Blazers slip to their fourth straight loss on a 10-game slate on Sunday

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Sunday's scores: Spurs snap 8-game losing streak

Giannis and the Bucks win their seventh straight while Carmelo Anthony and the Blazers slip to their fourth straight loss on a 10-game slate on Sunday

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Biggest surprises so far this season

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

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

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

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Recap of Friday's NBA action

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

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Is it too early to panic about the Spurs?

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

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Recap of Thursday's busy 11-game slate

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

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

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

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

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

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Set to embark on his sixth year in the NBA, the 24-year-old Aussie guard remains an enigma. After a partially torn patellar tendon cut his 2018-19 campaign short, Exum spent the entire offseason and first month of the season rehabbing in hopes that this time around his patience will pay off. At times lost in the shuffle due to an unfortunate run of injuries, Exum’s vast two-way potential serves as the ultimate wild card for a Jazz team holding an already strong hand and hoping for a spot at the final table.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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Full recap of Friday's scores, updates, news and highlights

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

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Kemba scores 25, Celtics win 9th straight

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

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Tuesday's action: Kings knock off Blazers

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

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

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

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Monday's scores: Blazers edge Hawks in OT

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

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

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

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Follow live: 22 NBA teams in action

Saturday's 11-game action includes game-winners, 50+ point games, career-highs and an OT thriller.

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Friday's action: Kawhi, Butler, Aldridge come up big

There might have only been four games of NBA action but was no shortage of good matchups in an entertaining slate that was headlined by Kemba Walker's first return to Charlotte as a member of the Boston Celtics.

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Thursday's action: Stars shine bright

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

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Would you rather have Simmons or Mitchell?

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

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Wednesday's scores: Murray leads Nuggets past Heat

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

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Kawhi (load management) out vs. Giannis, Bucks

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

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John Collins suspended 25 games

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

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Tuesday's scores: Warriors stun Blazers

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

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Live blog of Monday's games

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

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Recap of Sunday's action

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

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Follow live: Eight games of NBA action

James Harden and the Rockets vs. Kyrie Irving and the Nets. LeBron James and the Lakers versus Luka Doncic and the Mavericks. You won't want to miss these headliners in today's NBA action.

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Live blog of Friday's games

A small three-game slate on Friday, headlined by San Antonio meeting the Los Angeles Clippers.

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Recap of Thursday's games

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

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Key NBA storylines for November

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

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Recap of Wednesday's NBA action

Jimmy Butler made his debut for the Miami Heat, the Mavs handed the Nuggets their first loss of the season and Anthony Davis exploded for 40 points and 20 rebounds in the Lakers' win over the Grizzlies.

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Recap of Tuesday's NBA action

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

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Who made the biggest jump after Week 1?

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

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Recap of Monday's NBA action

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

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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Recap of Opening Day for 22 teams

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.

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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.

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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!

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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?

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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?

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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.

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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.

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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?

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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?

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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?

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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.

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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?

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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.

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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!

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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?

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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 Bet Easy.

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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

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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.

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How to watch Spain vs. Argentina

Spain and Argentina enter the 2019 FIBA Basketball World Cup final undefeated. Which side will take home gold?

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How to watch the Boomers at the World Cup in China

Here's everything you need to know about the Boomers' World Cup campaign, including full broadcast details, tv times and schedules.

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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.

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What to watch for in the Second Round

Serbia walked through the First Round without breaking a sweat, the United States face a tough first matchup and will Australia ever lose?

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10 best players not in the Hall of Fame

There are many to choose from, but the likes of Chauncey Billups, Chris Webber and Ben Wallace are widely considered to be the biggest Hall of Fame snubs.

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Is Lowry a Hall of Famer?

Five All-Star appearances. An NBA title. An Olympic gold medal. Is the combination enough for Kyle Lowry to one day make the Hall of Fame?

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Who's eligible for the Hall of Fame in 2020?

Who are the NBA legends that are first-time eligible to be honoured to the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame class in 2020?

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Simmons inks deal to become an ambassador for Four n' Twenty meat pies

Two Australian icons are joining forces, with news that Philadelphia 76ers star Ben Simmons will be repping Four’N Twenty meat pies, becoming an ambassador for the Aussie classic.

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Who will lead the World Cup in scoring?

Will it be Giannis? Kemba? Donovan Mitchell? Is there a surprise candidate capable of putting up big numbers? Our NBA.com Staff provides their takes.

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Drafting the best all-time Celtics

We held a snake-style draft that included every player and coach who has represented the Celtics during their storied franchise history. Who went No. 1? What were the biggest surprises? Take a look at how it all unfolded.

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Ranking every player on the Boomers

With exhibition games underway and the 2019 FIBA World Cup right around the corner, our NBA.com Staff ranked the players that will be representing Australia at the tournament.

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Expert medical opinion on DeMarcus Cousins

Dr. Michael S. George, a sports orthopedic surgeon with the KSF Orthopaedic Center in Houston, weighs in with specifics on the type of injury sustained, contributing factors and the outlook for a potential recovery.

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Drafting the best all-time Magic team

We held a snake-style draft that included every player and coach who has represented the Magic since the franchise's debut season. Was Shaquille O'Neal the No. 1 pick? Was Tracy McGrady or Penny Hardaway drafted first? Where did Dwight Howard land? Here are the results.

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Drafting the best all-time Lakers

We held a snake-style draft that included every player and coach who has represented the Lakers since the franchise's debut season. Who went No. 1? Was Shaquille O'Neal or Kareem Abdul-Jabbar the first centre selected? Here are the results.

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Are we sleeping on the Thunder?

The Thunder are going to look completely different next season, with Chris Paul, Danilo Gallinari and Shai Gilgeous-Alexander replacing Russell Westbrook and Paul George. Can the three of them lead OKC to the playoffs or is the franchise destined to be in the lottery? Our NBA.com Staff discusses.

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Which game are you most excited for?

Is it the 76ers vs. Bucks or the Clippers vs. Lakers? Our NBA.com Staff breaks down which game they're circling on their calendar for the 2019-20 season.

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Fact or Fiction for Zion's rookie season

Can he lead New Orleans to the postseason? Will he have a 40 point game this season? Is he the runaway favourite to win Rookie of the Year? Our NBA.com staff decided to play Fact or Fiction with some pressing questions ahead of his first season.

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Four questions for Team USA

Who should start? Who has the most to prove? Who is the biggest threat? Team USA faces a lot of questions ahead of the 2019 FIBA Basketball World Cup.

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Ranking every player on Team USA

With the Team USA Blue-White scrimmage set for Friday, our NBA.com Staff ranked the players attempting to make the final roster for the 2019 FIBA World Cup.

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Most interesting destinations for Melo

Carmelo Anthony's trainer Chris Brickley stated that the 10-time All-Star is 100% NBA ready. What are some fun and interesting destinations for Melo?

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Drafting the best all-time Spurs

We held a snake-style draft that included every player and coach who has represented the Spurs since the franchise's debut season. Was Tim Duncan or David Robinson the first pick? Where did Kawhi Leonard land? How far did Manu Ginobili fall? Here are the results.

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NBA 2K20 gameplay trailer is everything and more

The latest NBA 2K20 gameplay trailer dropped and it features everything fans of the game are hoping for.

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Drafting the best all-time Raptors

We held a snake-style draft that included every player and coach who has represented the Raptors since the franchise's debut season. Did Kawhi Leonard or Vince Carter go No. 1? Did DeMar DeRozan or Kyle Lowry get selected first? Here are the results.

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Which L.A. duo is better?

After the moves the Lakers and Clippers made this offseason, the league's two best duos reside in Los Angeles. Our NBA.com Staff discusses which one they think is better.

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Are the Warriors a lock to make playoffs?

The Golden State Warriors have had a rollercoaster of an offseason, all starting with the departure of two-time Finals MVP Kevin Durant. With Klay Thompson set to miss a majority of the season, are the Warriors still a guarantee to make the playoffs?

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Charles, Dupree headline WNBA All-Star reserves

Both Charles and Dupree are set to make their 7th appearance in the WNBA All-Star game.

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2019 Free Agency Tracker

With the likes of Kevin Durant, Kawhi Leonard, Kyrie Irving and Klay Thompson available, the 2019 NBA Free Agency has the potential to shift the landscape of the league for the foreseeable future. Here you can find where every available free agent has signed.

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NBA partners with AI training app

HomeCourt is a mobile basketball training application that can be used in the development of players through machine learning and computer vision. Through this partnership, HomeCourt's groundbreaking technology will be used to develop and train players at all skill levels and will be largely used within the NBA's youth developmental basketball programs worldwide.

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What to watch: Vegas Summer League Day 7

It's the final day of the preliminary round of the Las Vegas Summer League. Next up? A single elimination tournament for the top eight teams.

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Would you trade for Westbrook?

Westbrook is an eight-time All-Star who has averaged a triple-double in each of the three straight seasons and is coming off an All-NBA season in 2018-19. He also turns 31 in November and is owed $170 million over the next four seasons. Should the warning signs about how his game might age be enough to make teams think twice about trading for him?

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Who will challenge Zion Williamson for ROY?

Although Zion Williamson is the heavy favourite to win Rookie of the Year, he's certainly no lock. Our Global NBA.com staff weighs in with their picks for who is most likely to challenge the No. 1 overall pick.

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Who will be MVP next season?

Now that the odds for league MVP are out, we asked our NBA.com experts to weigh in on who they think will win the award in 2019-20.

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Which team is the favourite to win the title?

As the NBA landscape takes shape following a blockbuster free agency period, our global NBA.com writers look ahead and pick their favourite to win the 2020 NBA title.

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Latest updates & reports on #KawhiWatch

Stay up-to-date with the latest news and reports on where the reigning Finals MVP Kawhi Leonard will sign.

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Zion vs. RJ headlines Summer League opener

Zion Williamson and RJ Barrett will lock horns on the opening day of Las Vegas Sumer League, kicking off the 11-day, 83 game event.

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What should 76ers do in free agency?

The 76ers have a huge summer ahead of them, with Jimmy Butler, Tobias Harris and JJ Redick each being unrestricted free agents. What should they do?

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Lakers announce Summer League roster

The Los Angeles Lakers released their roster for the upcoming NBA Summer League games in California and Las Vegas.

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What should Lakers do with max cap space?

The Lakers have traded Mo Wagner, Isaac Bonga and Jemerrio Jones to the Wizards as a part of the Anthony Davis deal to clear contracts and create more cap space, according to ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski. After Davis waived his $4M trade kicker, the Lakers now have $32M in cap space – enough to sign a max player.

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Best landing spot for Cousins?

Is it the Warriors or a team that nobody is talking about, such as the Wizards or the Pacers?

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If not Raptors, where should Kawhi sign?

If the All-Star forward does not re-sign with the Toronto Raptors in free agency, which team should he sign with? Our NBA.com experts make the case for the four other likely destinations for Kawhi Leonard.

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Who will be the next Pascal Siakam?

Pascal Siakam took home the Most Improved Player at the NBA Awards. Who will be the next young star to break through on a winning team?

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Report: Blazers trade Turner for Bazemore

The trade doesn't impact either team's cap sheet much, as Bazemore ($19.3 million) and Turner ($18.6 million) will make almost the same in the 2019-20 season.

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