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Saturday's top highlights and best performers

An exciting nine-game slate provided plenty of action and thrilling performances headlined by the marquee contest between the Los Angeles Lakers and the Boston Celtics. In case you missed anything, we got you covered with the best game, top performers and the final scores.

NBA.com Staff

Are Lillard, Blazers starting to turn things around?

The Portland Trail Blazers are hoping their season has taken a turn for the better, helped by the stellar play of reserves Larry Nance Jr and Nassir Little.

Nick Metallinos

Thursday's best game, top fantasy performers

A huge 11-game slate filled the NBA schedule, with plenty of highlight performances to go around, headlined by the marquee contest in Milwaukee between the two most recent NBA Champions in the Bucks and Lakers.

Yash Matange

DeRozan thought potential Lakers move was 'done deal'

After the Lakers pulled the trigger on a Russell Westbrook trade, DeRozan ended up joining the Bulls as part of a sign-and-trade deal.

Jordan Greer

DeRozan, LaVine continue historic start

DeMar DeRozan and Zach LaVine were back at it against the Lakers, combining for 64 points in their 121-103 win at STAPLES Center.

Benyam Kidane

Tuesday's best game, top fantasy performers

A huge 10-game slate filled the NBA schedule, with plenty of highlight performances to go around. Catch up on the best game, highlight and fantasy performances from another busy day around the league including big nights for Luka Doncic, Nikola Jokic, Devin Booker and many more.

Kane Pitman

Could DeRozan have been a Laker?

DeMar DeRozan has found a new home in Chicago, but just how close was he to joining his hometown team as a free agent in 2021?

Nick Metallinos

Why Caruso moved on from the Lakers

Despite arguably being LeBron James' most compatible teammate, Alex Caruso moved on from the Lakers, signing with the Bulls this past offseason. Why didn't he stay in LA?

Benyam Kidane

League-best Dubs cap-off dominant homestand

The Golden State Warriors finished their home stand 7-1, and currently sit atop the NBA boasting both the league's best offence and defense.

Nick Metallinos

Saturday's best game & top fantasy performers

With a huge 11-game slate, there was plenty of action around the NBA on Saturday. If you missed any of it, we had you covered with the best game, highlight, performance, fantasy performers and more below.

NBA.com Staff

NBA probe on FA tampering in advanced stages

Per ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski, the NBA's probe into the possible pre-free agency tampering involving the signings of Kyle Lowry and Lonzo Ball has reached the "advanced stages."

Yash Matange

Pippen downplays legacy of Jordan's 'flu game'

In promotion of his new book, Scottie Pippen held a town hall on SiriusXM NBA Radio, using the severity of his back injury in the 1998 NBA Finals to downplay Michael Jordan's "flu game" of 1997.

Gilbert McGregor

League Pass game of the day: Heat vs. Nuggets

With eight games on today's NBA schedule, we've got you covered with where to watch and what to keep an eye on.

Gilbert McGregor

Thursday's best game & top fantasy performers

What a day of hoops it was around the NBA with eleven games on the slate. Three games where decided by one possession, with monster performances across the league. Catch up on all the news, scores and highlights right here.

Kane Pitman

Friday's best game, highlight and performance

The Bulls and Knicks played out a thriller, while Steph Curry and Ja Morant put on a show. Catch up on all the highlights, news, best performances and scores right here!

Kane Pitman

Bulls facing schedule gauntlet after hot start

Are the Bulls back? After the first loss of the season to New York, Chicago now face a brutal stretch in the schedule against playoff contenders in both conferences.

Kane Pitman

Report: LaVine intends to play through thumb injury

Through four games, Zach LaVine is averaging 25.5 points on .500/.444/.952 shooting splits.

Scott Rafferty

Soundsystem: Who's a pretender or contender?

NBA.com's Carlan Gay and Scott Rafferty break down the latest topics in the NBA and beyond on the LIVE edition of NBA Soundsystem.

NBA.com Staff

Separating early contenders from pretenders

It's time for an early-season heat check on the contenders and pretenders in the NBA. Our NBA.com Staff got together to discuss the Jazz, Bulls, Hawks, Heat and Mavericks.

Kane Pitman

Tatum's big night highlights big night of NBA action

Nine games filled the slate on Tuesday, as the Chicago Bulls and Charlotte Hornets looked to remain undefeated in the early going. If you missed any of the action jump in right here for all the news, highlights and recaps of the day's play.

Kane Pitman

Highlights, final scores from Thursday's action

An entertaining opening night was followed by an action-packed 11-game slate on Day 2 of the NBA's 75th anniversary season. Follow along for all your final scores, stats, news, highlights and top fantasy performers from each game.

Yash Matange

What to watch on League Pass today

The 2021-22 NBA season is underway and there are 11 games of action with 22 teams making their season debut. We have you covered with the perfect plan of attack to consume as many games as possible.

Kyle Irving

Five things we learned in preseason

Everything that happens during preseason should be taken with a grain of salt – good or bad. But on-court production (or lack thereof) isn't the only thing to take away from these exhibition games. Take a look at five things we actually learned heading into the 2021-22 season.

Kyle Irving

NBA preseason overreactions

It's the preseason and you know what means? It's also overreaction season! With opening night just days away, let's look at some of the outlandish takes to come out of exhibition play.

Kane Pitman

Top performers, highlights from Day 13 of preseason

The 2021-22 preseason is in the books, as the final eight games were completed. A number of stars completed their preparation for the regular season, with Giannis Antetokounmpo, Jimmy Butler and Jayson Tatum all putting up big stat lines.

Kane Pitman

Which players deserve to have their jerseys retired?

With the Los Angeles Lakers announcing that Paul Gasol's No.16 will go up in the rafters, our NBA.com Staff share their picks of who is next in line to receive the same honour.

Scott Rafferty

Top performers, highlights from Monday's pre-season games

The 2021-22 NBA preseason continued on Monday with a short slate of four games, headlined by the late game between the Los Angeles Lakers and the Phoenix Suns at the STAPLES Center.

NBA.com Staff

Top performers, highlights from Day 6 of preseason

It was a massive day of preseason basketball headlined by the Los Angeles Lakers season debut for LeBron James and Russell Westbrook. Catch up on all the scores, news and highlights in our daily recap.

Kane Pitman

Pre-season Day 3 Roundup: Exum makes Rockets debut

The four-game slate on Day 3 of the 2021-22 NBA preseason saw eight teams get their first taste of competitive basketball. We got you covered with the top performers, biggest storylines, highlights and the final scores from Wednesday.

NBA.com Staff

New-look Bulls put on a show in preseason opener

En route to a dominating 131-95 victory, the Bulls flexed their muscles and put on a dunk show at the United Center.

Yash Matange

Pau Gasol announces retirement

Pau Gasol, a 19-year NBA veteran that won two NBA titles as a member of the Lakers, announced his retirement from professional basketball in a press conference streamed on his Twitter account.

Gilbert McGregor

Fact or Fiction: Bulls are a Top 5 team in the East

The Chicago Bulls were among the most active teams in the 2021 offseason. They went from a team with promise to a team expected to make the playoffs. Have they added enough to compete in the East? Is Zach LaVine an MVP-calibre player? Our NBA.com staff tackle those questions and more in this edition of Fact or Fiction.

NBA.com Staff

Are the Bulls a threat in the East?

On the heels of a win-now trade deadline acquisition of All-Star center Nikola Vucevic, the Bulls pushed all their chips in free agency, adding DeMar DeRozan and Lonzo Ball. With that trio joining Zach LaVine, Chicago will look to end a four-year playoff drought and contend in the Eastern Conference.

Kyle Irving

Our predictions for this season's Sixth Man of the Year

Ahead of the 2021-22 NBA season, our NBA.com Staff share their predictions for who they believe will be crowned Sixth Man of the Year.

NBA.com Staff

Our predictions for this season's Sixth Man of the Year

Ahead of the 2021-22 NBA season, our NBA.com Staff share their predictions for who they believe will be crowned Sixth Man of the Year.

NBA.com Staff

List of female assistant coaches in the NBA history

In NBA history, there have been 15 women to have served as assistant coaches. Of the 15, seven are currently with the NBA teams for the landmark 75th anniversary season led by Becky Hammon, who is the longest-serving female assistant coach in NBA history

Yash Matange

Report: Cavaliers to land Markkanen in sign-and-trade

According to ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski, the Cavaliers are acquiring restricted free agent Lauri Markkanen from the Bulls in a sign-and-trade that also involves the Trail Blazers.

Scott Rafferty

Way too early League Pass rankings

We all do it, we all spend hours flicking through games, trying to find the ideal matchup to keep an eye on. While this list is admittedly way too early, here are the top ten teams to watch on NBA League Pass when the season rolls around!

Kane Pitman

Giannis and LeBron headline 12-game MLK Day schedule

MLK Day is one of the biggest on the regular season calendar. In 2022, there are 12 games on the schedule, as the NBA comes together to celebrate the legacy and share the message of Martin Luther King Jr. Giannis Antetokounmpo and LeBron James are just two of the superstars who will take the floor on MLK Day on January 17th.

NBA.com Staff

Longley documentary having big impact on NBA 2K21

Following the release of 'Luc Longley: One Giant Leap', Aussie gamers are having a field day with the classic Chicago Bulls on NBA 2K21.

Benyam Kidane

MJ heaps praise on Longley: 'He made me better'

Chicago Bulls legend Michael Jordan was renowned for his intensity during his playing days, something that didn't always mesh with the laid back Aussie Luc Longley. Jordan recently sat down with the ABC, giving insight into their on court relationship and how their friendship has grown over the years.

Benyam Kidane

Most impactful signings in free agency

Now that the dust has settled in free agency, our NBA.com Staff looks at which signings to this point have been the most impactful, from Kyle Lowry joining the Heat to DeMar DeRozan landing in Chicago.

NBA.com Staff

Report: DeRozan to join Bulls via sign-and-trade

According to multiple reports, DeMar DeRozan is set to join the Bulls on a three-year deal worth $85 million via a sign-and-trade with the Spurs.

Gilbert McGregor

Luc Longley shares his amazing journey in new documentary

Three-time NBA champion Luc Longley reached the heights of the basketball world with the Chicago Bulls and will share his incredible journey with Australian Story, which premieres on ABC on August 2.

Benyam Kidane

Fast facts: Luc Longley

Longley was the first Australian ever to play in the NBA and remains the only Aussie to win multiple NBA championships.

Yash Matange

Longley: The man in the middle for the 1998 Bulls

Among the star power of the Bulls, Australian big man Luc Longley was holding it down in the middle, starting 58 games at center during the 1997/98 season.

Benyam Kidane

How the Bulls built a dynasty

Luc Longley didn't know it at the time, but his trade from the Timberwolves to the Bulls in 1994 set the wheels in motion for Chicago's roster remake between three-peats. Here are the six most important moves Chicago made to solidify the Jordan-era dynasty.

Agustín Aboy

OTD: MJ's mid-air switch in 1991 vs. Lakers

As the Bulls blewout the Lakers in Game 2 of the 1991 NBA Finals, Jordan pulled off one of the most famous plays in NBA history.

Yash Matange

How Sunday's results impact the playoff picture

The race for seeding continues to take shape, with Sunday's six-game slate causing plenty of movement in the playoff picture.

NBA.com Staff

Highlights, scores from Friday's action

There were nine NBA games to look forward to on Friday, including a showdown between two All-Star guards in Chris Paul and Damian Lillard. If you missed any of the action, jump in here to catch up on stats and highlights from each contest.

NBA.com Staff

Highlights, scores from Wednesday's action

The Warriors, Lakers, Grizzlies, Heat and Pacers all picked up pivotal wins as the race for the Play-In Tournament continues to take shape. Catch up on all the action from Wednesday's 11-game slate.

NBA.com Staff

Kyrie suffers facial contusion vs. Bulls

Irving exited the Nets' game against the Bulls in the third quarter after an inadvertent elbow from Nikola Vucevic.

Benyam Kidane

Highlights, top performers from Monday's action

Monday was set for a packed slate with a number of games that hold playoff implications, headlined by a massive matchup between the Celtics and Heat, the Knicks and Clippers and Suns and Lakers.

NBA.com Staff

Highlights, top performers from Saturay's action!

A huge ten game slate filled Saturday night, with a number of game carrying significant Play-In implications including a battle between the Lakers and Trail Blazers. Keep it right here for all the final scores, news, highlights and top performers!

NBA.com Staff

Highlights, top performers from Tuesday's action

There were eight NBA games to look forward to on Tuesday. If you missed any of the action or big performances we've got you covered with stats, highlights and of course all the scores!

NBA.com Staff

OTD: Derrick Rose wins MVP in 2011

Rose is only the second player in Bulls franchise history to win the MVP award and the first since five-time winner Michael Jordan won it in 1998.

Yash Matange

Highlights from Sunday's action

Sunday's 10-game slate delivered plenty of memorable performances as the race for playoff seeding continues to take shape. Catch up on all the action below.

NBA.com Staff

Young & Capela forming unstoppable combo

The point guard-big man duo was on fire against the Chicago Bulls, combining for 53 of the Hawks' 108 points as they snapped their three-game losing streak.

Benyam Kidane

OTD: MJ sets unique playoff scoring record in 1988

Coming off one of the greatest regular seasons ever (1987-88), Michael Jordan tipped-off the 1988 playoffs with consecutive 50-point games - 50 in Game 1 and 55 in Game 2 vs. the Cleveland Cavaliers.

Yash Matange

Highlights, top performers from Friday's action

There were eight NBA games to look forward to on Saturday, including a battle between the Suns and Jazz, as well as the return of LeBron James. Follow along for final scores, stats and highlights from each contest.

NBA.com Staff

Top performers, highlights from Thursday's games

Ten games filled the schedule on Wednesday night, with playoff implications littered throughout. Play-In tournament seeding and postseason clinches were all on the line in a series of intriguing matchups. Keep up to date with all the final scores, news, highlights and top performers right here!

NBA.com Staff

Knicks one step closer to postseason

The New York Knicks now hold sole possession of the fourth seed in the Eastern Conference. With just nine games to play, the Knicks are ever so close to returning to the playoffs for the first time since 2013.

Kane Pitman

OTD: Jordan erupts for 55 vs. Bullets in 1997

With this game, Jordan, at that time, became the oldest player in NBA Playoff history to score at least 50 points.

Yash Matange

Keeping track of the Play-In Tournament race

The race for spots in the Play-In Tournament is on, with a number of teams still battling for seeding with less than a month left in the regular season.

NBA.com Staff

Highlights, scores from Sunday's action

The NBA season continued with an action-packed eight-game slate. With 16 teams in action, we've got you covered below with final scores, news updates, stats, highlights and the top fantasy performers from a full day of action.

NBA.com Staff

Cloth Talk: Iconic Jordan moments

On this week's edition of NBA Cloth Talk – where we delve into all things style around the league – we're inspired by the 35th anniversary of Michael Jordan's record-setting, 63-point playoff performance against the Boston Celtics. To relive that historic game and more of MJ's most iconic moments, we look back the classic sneakers associated with them.

Gilbert McGregor

Highlights, top performers from Thursday's action

With a packed 12-game slate on tap, there were plenty of marquee matchups to catch up on if you missed any of the stars in action!

NBA.com Staff

OTD: MJ drops 63 vs. Celtics in 1986

On April 20th in 1986, Jordan erupted for a then career-high and an all-time NBA playoff record 63 points against a Boston Celtics squad that had won 67 games and had gone 40-1 at home. We take a lookback at that iconic game.

Yash Matange

Highlights and top performers from Tuesday's action

With the race for playoff spots heating up, we've had an action-packed nine-game slate on Tuesday. Follow along for all the final scores, stats and highlights from each game.

Keeping track of the Play-In Tournament race

Sunday's slate of games included just six games but it had plenty of implications on the race for the play-in seeds in either conference. Here's a quick short look at the impact of the Sunday's results on the play-in race.

NBA.com Staff

Highlights and top performers from Sunday

There were only six games of NBA action on the slate but there were still plenty of intriguing matchups to follow. We have you covered with final scores, highlights and more throughout the night.

NBA.com Staff

Highlights & top performers from Thursday's action

From Luka Doncic's game-winning heroics to Steph Curry's red-hot shooting night and triple-doubles from Jokic and Westbrook, there was no shortage of standout performances around the NBA on Thursday.

NBA.com Staff

Keeping track of the Play-In Tournament race

The race for spots in the Play-In Tournament is on, with a number of teams still battling for seeding as the final month of the regular season arrives.

NBA.com Staff

Highlight's & top performers from Tuesday's action

The NBA season continued with an eight-game schedule and plenty to follow with 16 teams in action. Below, we've got you covered with final scores, news, stats, highlights and the top fantasy performers from the day.

NBA.com Staff

Monday's recap!

The NBA season rolled on with a 10 game slate and plenty of action to follow. If you missed any of the action we've got you covered with final scores, news, stats and highlights from each one, as well as the day's top fantasy performers.

NBA.com Staff

LaVine erupts for 50 but Young, Hawks prevail

What a show. Trae Young and Zach LaVine went head-to-head in a classic scoring battle in Atlanta.

Kane Pitman

Saturday's highlights & top performers

There were nine games of NBA action this Saturday with a handful of must-see matchups. We'll have you covered with final scores, highlights and more from all the action.

NBA.com Staff

Friday's highlights & top performers

A big seven-game slate on a Friday night saw a host of stars on the floor. Keep up with all the action right here, as we keep you updated with all the final scores, news, highlights and top fantasy performers!

NBA.com Staff

Highlights & top performers from Wednesday's action

Standout performances from Nikola Vucevic, Paul George, Nikola Jokic and Steph Curry headlined Wednesday's busy eight-game slate. Catch up on all the scores and highlights below.

NBA.com Staff

Monday's highlights & top performers

There were seven games to look forward to on Monday, including Rajon Rondo's debut with the Clippers. Follow along for the final scores, stats, highlights and scores from each contest.

NBA.com Staff

Saturday's scores

Ten games on tap for Saturday including a marquee matchup in Portland between the Blazers and Bucks.

Kane Pitman

How deadline acquisitions performed with new teams

In the hours leading up to the wild 2021 trade deadline, a total of 16 trades were executed involving 23 different teams. To take things a step further, 46 players were moved, and that doesn't include the number of notable players that joined new teams on the buyout market. Now that the dust is settling, we can assess which big names stand to make an immediate impact in their new situations, from Nikola Vucevic to Andre Drummond to Norm Powell. We've got you covered with all you need to know about how these familiar faces fit in new places.

Gilbert McGregor

Booker evolving into 'complete player'

Booker shot a scorching 17-of-24 from the field and took over down the stretch to give the Suns their fourth-straight win.

Benyam Kidane

Highlights & top performers from Tuesday's action

We had 11 games around the Association today, with no shortage of blockbuster performances. Catch up on all the final scores, stats, and highlights from each game.

NBA.com Staff

Potential buyout candidates following trade deadline

While all the attention ahead of this season's trade deadline was on which players could be dealt, equally interesting is which players could be bought out. We'll continue to update the following file with buyout rumours.

NBA.com Staff

On This Date: Jordan drops career-high 69 points on Cavs

Michael Jordan dropped a career-high 69 points in the Chicago Bulls overtime win over the Cleveland Cavaliers.

Kane Pitman

Popovich becomes 3rd coach to reach 1,300 wins

Popovich needs just 35 wins to tie Don Nelson for the most regular season wins (1335) in NBA history.

Benyam Kidane

Six key takeaways from trade deadline

This year's trade deadline was an eventful one with the Magic moving their three best players and the Heat making a big move at the buzzer. For the full analysis of fascinating day and impactful day, here are some key takeaways...

Scott Rafferty

Highlights & top performers from Thursday's action

We had 11 games on deck and 22 teams in action on a busy day in the NBA. We've got you covered below with final scores, news, stats and highlights, as well as the top fantasy performers from the games.

NBA.com Staff

Highlights & top performers from Tuesday's action

There was no shortage of standout performances on a busy Tuesday in the NBA. Catch up on all the scores, news, stats, highlights and top fantasy performers from each game.

NBA.com Staff

Highlights & top performers from Monday's action

The NBA season continued Monday, with a busy 10-game slate. We've got you covered with final scores, stats, highlights and top fantasy performers with 20 teams in action.

NBA.com Staff

Is Edwards challenging Ball for top spot?

Welcome back to our 2020-21 NBA Rookie Ladder! Every other Friday, we will provide you with updated rankings to track which first-year players are leading the Rookie of the Year race. Is Anthony Edwards catching up to LaMelo Ball for the top spot? Where did first-year players end up following a top five shuffling?

Kyle Irving

Highlights, updates from Saturday's action

The NBA season continues with a busy slate of 10 games. With 20 teams in action, there will be plenty to follow. We've got you covered below with score updates, news, stats, highlights and the top fantasy performers from each contest.

NBA.com Staff

On this date: MJ's return in 1995

A day after announcing "I'm back" via an infamous fax, Jordan returned to the NBA floor on March 19, 1995 against the Indiana Pacers.

Yash Matange

On This Date: 'I'm back' - Jordan announces comeback

More than year after his retirement from the game, Michael Jordan announced his return with the most famous two-word fax - "I'm back."

Benyam Kidane

Highlights & top performers from Thursday's action

It was a busy Thursday in the NBA, with 10 games on deck! We've got you covered with all the scores, stats and highlights from each game below.

NBA.com Staff

Highlights & top performers from Wednesday's action

Wednesday's seven-game slate served up plenty of superstar performances and we've got you covered with all the final scores, stats and highlights from each game below.

NBA.com Staff

This Day in NBA History: McGee blocks 12 shots

In the past 20 years, there have only been three players that have blocked 12 shots in an NBA game. That is the most blocked shots by a player in a game in that timeframe.

Kyle Irving

Highlights & top performers from Monday's action

There were nine NBA games to look forward to on Monday! Scroll below for final scores, stats and highlights from each contest.

NBA.com Staff

Highlights, top performers from Saturday's action

The second half of the NBA season continued with a seven-game slate. We've got you covered from coast to coast with final scores, news, stats, highlights and the top fantasy performers from the day.

NBA.com Staff

Highlights, top performers from Friday's action

The second half of the 2020-21 NBA season was underway and tonight was the first full slate of games since the break. Headlined by Nets-Celtics, there was plenty of enticing matchups ahead.

NBA.com Staff

Highlights, top performers from Wednesday's action

There were 10 games to look forward to on an action-packed Thursday in the NBA.. Follow along below for all your live updates, scores, stats and highlights from each game

NBA.com Staff

League Pass All-Star matchups take centre stage this week

Can't control your anticipation for this year's All-Star Game? You're in luck, as these upcoming four days alone have 13 games in which two or more All-Stars will face off head-to-head.

Gilbert McGregor

Saturday's scores and highlights

The Lakers got back on track, Boston held off Indiana and the Utah Jazz lost for just the seventh time this season.

NBA.com Staff

Scores, highlights from Thursday action

There were nine games of NBA action on this Thursday, headlined by a clash between surging Eastern Conference opponents in the Raptors and Heat, a heavyweight battle out west between the Lakers and Jazz and much more.

NBA.com Staff

Highlights & top performers from Tuesday's action

We had plenty of stars in action on Tuesday's six-game slate. Scroll below for the final scores, stats, news, highlights and top fantasy performers from each game.

NBA.com Staff

Highlights & top performers from Sunday's action

Because of two postponements, there were only five games of NBA action this Sunday. But with the first rematch of the NBA Finals between the Heat and Lakers headlining the slate, there was plenty to follow.

NBA.com Staff

Challenging cases for All-Star reserves

The starters have been selected for the 2021 NBA All-Star Game, meaning the hardest decisions are coming up. Picking the reserves inevitably causes a conversation as deserving players are bound to get left out. Which players will get selected as an All-Star and which players will be left snubbed?

Kyle Irving

Highlights and top performers from Saturday's action

It was a busy Saturday in the NBA. We've got you covered with all the final scores, stats, news, highlights and top fantasy performers from each game.

NBA.com Staff

Highlights & top performers from Thu's action

We had 10 games on deck around the Association on Thursday! Scroll below for all the final scores, stats, news, and highlights from each game below.

NBA.com Staff

Ranking 10 best games of MJ's career

Last week featured anniversaries of two of the most iconic performances of Michael Jordan's career. With 'The Last Dance' coming later this month on ESPN, we picked out the top 10 games of MJ's career. Which performance is your favourite?

Kyle Irving

NBA adds two games to schedule

The Pistons-Bulls game, which was originally targeted for the second half of the season, will replace the Pistons-Mavericks and Hornets-Bulls games which were postponed earlier today. The Nuggets-Cavaliers game, which was originally targeted for the second half of the season, will replace the Nuggets-Hornets game which was postponed earlier today.

Official Release

Running Diary from Tuesday's action

We had seven games on deck around the Association tonight, headlined by a showdown between the conference-leading Jazz and 76ers. Scroll below for the final scores, highlights and top fantasy performers.

Benyam Kidane

Running diary from Saturday's 11-game slate

Saturday's 11-game slate did not disappoint with a handful of monster performances like 40-point outings from Luka Doncic, Terry Rozier and Nikola Vucevic and 30-point outings from Kawhi Leonard, Jayson Tatum and Anthony Davis.

NBA.com Staff

All-Star Moment: LaVine erupts for season-high 46 PTS

Zach LaVine and Coby White created NBA history, becoming the first teammates ever to hit eight-plus 3-pointers in the same game!

Benyam Kidane

Running diary from Tuesday's action

LeBron James' overtime heroics led the Lakers to victory, headlining a busy eight-game slate on Tuesday. Catch up on all the day's scores, news, stats and highlights below.

NBA.com Staff

Running diary from Sunday's action

There were 11 games of NBA action with plenty of must-see matchups headlined by the one in Dallas consisting of Luka Doncic and Stephen Curry.

NBA.com Staff

Running diary from Thursday's action

Standout performances from Giannis Antetokounmpo, Joel Embiid, DeMar DeRozan and Zion Williamson headlined Thursday's 10-game slate. We've got you covered below with all the final scores, stats, highlights and best fantasy performers of the day.

NBA.com Staff

Waiver Wire Pickups: Who to add for Week 7

This week's waiver wire pickups highlight a couple veterans that are thriving in a new opportunity and a pair of rookies that are starting to get comfortable in the league. Take a look and see what players to add to give you a boost for the upcoming week.

Kyle Irving

Running Diary from Tuesday's action

The NBA season continued with a full 10-game slate. We've got you covered below with final scores, stats and highlights from each contest as well as the best fantasy stat lines.

NBA.com Staff

All-Star Moment: Clutch LaVine helps Bulls edge Knicks

Not for the first time this season, the 25-year-old came up clutch for the Bulls. Averaging career-highs across the board, including his shooting percentages, LaVine is making a strong case for his first-ever All-Star selection.

Yash Matange

Optimal viewing plan for Tuesday's games

The NBA season continues with an exciting 10-game slate on Tuesday. Here's the full schedule, biggest storylines and optimal viewing plan to get you ready for the action.

Yash Matange

Running Diary from Sunday's action

The NBA season continued on Sunday with eight games. Scroll below for final scores, stats and highlights from each contest.

NBA.com Staff

Optimal viewing plan for Thursday's 12-game slate

Thursday is an action-packed exciting slate for NBA basketball fans and League Pass owners with 12 games. All but six teams take the floor as long win streaks go on the line, road trips continue, and most of all - superstars suit up in nearly every game on the schedule.

Yash Matange

Optimal viewing plan for Tuesday's 10-game slate

Tuesday is an action-packed exciting slate for NBA basketball fans and League Pass owners with 10 games. It includes the Cavaliers hosting their hometown hero LeBron James in a Lakers uniform, two international superstars dueling as the Mavericks host the Nuggets and the yet another strong test for the Nets' Big 3 against the Heat. Here we have you covered with the optimal viewing plan on how to navigate your television to catch it all.

Yash Matange

Running Diary of Sunday's games

Seven games were on the schedule for Sunday night, with LeBron James, Steph Curry, Luka Doncic and Joel Embiid taking the floor. Keep up to date with all the scores, news and highlights right here!

NBA.com Staff

Running diary of Saturday's action

It was a packed slate with 11 games of NBA action on this Saturday. We have you covered with final scores, news updates and more from each contest.

NBA.com Staff

Rookie Ladder: Did LaMelo take the top spot?

Welcome back to our 2020-21 NBA Rookie Ladder! Every other Friday, we will provide you with updated rankings to track which first-year players are leading the Rookie of the Year race. After previously coming in at No. 2, did LaMelo Ball take over the top spot? Which rookies fell out of the top-five and which rookies jumped into the top-five?

Kyle Irving

Buy or Sell: Which fantasy players should you move?

One month into the 2020-21 NBA season, you're probably beginning to identify which players to keep or part ways with on your fantasy roster. As the trade market heats up, should you buy or sell players like Trae Young, Donovan Mitchell, Devin Booker and Julius Randle?

Kyle Irving

Running diary from NBA on MLK Day

Nine games of NBA action on a special day, which included a handful of marquee matchups highlighted by the Bucks taking on the new-look Nets and another installment of Stephen Curry versus LeBron James. Scroll below as we have you covered with the final scores, highlights and more from all the action.

NBA.com Staff

Running Diary from Monday's action

The 2020-21 NBA season continued with another six-game slate on Monday. We've got you covered below with final scores, news, stats and highlights from throughout the day.

NBA.com Staff

Running diary from Saturday's actions

The red-hot LA Clippers scorch the nets, OKC outlast Chicago in OT and a monster from Andre Drummond night carries the Cavs on a big day of NBA action.

NBA.com Staff

Dennis Rodman's daughter makes NWSL history

Dennis Rodman last year described his daughter Trinity as "the number one soccer player in the world" and she will now get her NWSL chance.

Ben Spratt

Rookie Ladder: Top 5 rookies to watch

Welcome to our 2020-21 NBA Rookie Ladder, where we will provide you with updated rankings to track which first-year players are leading the Rookie of the Year race. Did LaMelo Ball take the top spot? Did No. 1 pick Anthony Edwards crack the top five? Who is the surprise rookie rising up the ladder?

Kyle Irving

Pelicans-Mavs, Celtics-Bulls games postponed

The NBA and NBPA will be meeting today about modifying the league’s Health and Safety Protocols.

NBA.com Staff

Running diary from Monday's action

Monday's eight-game schedule had plenty of big performances across the NBA. We've got you covered below with all the scores, news, stats, highlights and top fantasy performers from the day!

NBA.com Staff

Saturday's highlights

10 games on a Saturday produced no shortage of highlights, with the Lakers scraping home and Steph Curry cooking the Clippers.

NBA.com Staff

Running Diary from Thursday's action

There were 11 NBA games on Thursday! Scroll down for final scores, stats and highlights from each contest.

NBA.com Staff

Optimal viewing plan for 11-game slate

Thursday is a dream slate for NBA basketball fans and League Pass owners with 11 games of action. With plenty of good matchups headlined by Pacers-Rockets, 76ers-Wizards, Heat-Celtics, Suns-Raptors and Warriors-Clippers, many of the league's best players and teams will take the floor and you won't want to miss a second of it. Here we have you covered with the optimal viewing plan on how to navigate your television to catch it all.

Kyle Irving

Running Diary from Wednesday's action

The 2020-21 NBA season continued with five games and 10 teams in action. With plenty of storylines to follow, we've got you covered with the final scores, news, stats, highlights and the top fantasy performers below.

NBA.com Staff

Running diary from Monday's eight games

The 2020-21 NBA season rolled on with an eight-game slate. From the first game in Detroit to the final game of the schedule in San Francisco, we've got you covered with final scores, news, stats, highlights and the day's top fantasy performers below.

NBA.com Staff

Highlights from Saturday's star studded lineup

It was an All-Star cast for Saturday's ten game slate, with dominant performances from LeBron, Giannis and Luka leading the way on an action packed night around the league.

NBA.com Staff

Running diary from Friday's games

With seven games on deck on Friday, we've got you covered below with the scores, news, highlights, and the best fantasy performers of the night.

NBA.com Staff

Most notable birthday performances of superstars

While there are plenty of ways to bring in a birthday, five superstars put forth performances that will live in the record books forever.

Gilbert McGregor

Wins elude Wizards despite Russ triple-doubles

Westbrook joins Oscar Robertson as the only players in NBA history to record a triple-double in their first three games of a season, however, the Wizards are yet to record a win, currently sitting 0-4.

Benyam Kidane

Running diary from Wednesday's games

We had 10 games on deck for a busy Wednesday in the NBA. We've got you covered with all the scores, stats, news, highlights and the best fantasy performers of the night.

NBA.com Staff

Optimal viewing plan for Wednesday's games

There are 10 games to look forward to on Wednesday, including a rematch of last season's Eastern Conference Semifinals and a matchup between two of the league's up-and-coming teams. Here's the optimal viewing plan for what should be another fun slate of games.

Scott Rafferty

Scores & highlights from Monday's 10-game slate

Quite a few upsets and plenty of highlights from the 10 games on Monday. We've got you covered below with scores, news, highlights, and the best fantasy performers of the day.

NBA.com Staff

Curry creates history as Dubs win first game

Steph Curry became the third player in NBA history to record 2,500 career 3-pointers as the Warriors eeked out a 129-128 win over the Chicago Bulls, thanks to Damion Lee's late 3-pointer.

Benyam Kidane

Recap of Thursday's 12-game slate

With 12 games and 24 teams taking the floor, there was no shortage of blockbuster performances on Thursday! On a night full of action, we've got you covered below with scores, news, highlights as well as the best fantasy performers.

NBA.com Staff

Biggest storylines from Day 8 of preseason

The stars were out on the second last night of preseason action, with a former MVP sending an ominous warning to the rest of the league.

Kane Pitman

Biggest storylines from Day 6 of preseason

Just eight teams hit the floor on Wednesday as LeBron James and Anthony Davis made their pre-season debuts, while Coby White and Zach LaVine put on a show for the Bulls. We've got you covered with all the big takeaways from Day 6 of pre-season.

Benyam Kidane

Biggest storylines from Day 3 of the preseason

Preseason action continued in the NBA with 12 teams taking the floor on Monday. From the Nets' All-Star duo making their debut to the LA franchises playing the second of their two preseason games, there were plenty of storylines to keep track of. We've got you covered with all the action from Day 3 of preseason.

Yash Matange

Biggest takeaways from Day 1 of pre-season

The NBA pre-season got underway with 10 teams in action. The Lakers new additions impressed in their first outing, while John Wall and DeMarcus Cousins made their return to the court after lengthy layoffs. We've got you covered with all the action from Day 1.

Benyam Kidane

Players primed for breakout season

Ahead of the 2020-21 season tip-off, who are the potential breakout stars that could make their mark on the league? From second-year studs to a big man who just inked a huge deal, we look at some candidates to emerge as NBA stars.

Kane Pitman

Will the Bulls draft gamble pay off?

The Bulls selected Florida State forward Patrick Williams with the No. 4 pick in the 2020 NBA Draft, turning heads with the prospect being selected much earlier than anyone anticipated. Will Chicago's gamble pay off? Or will it be the reach of the draft?

Kyle Irving

Are the Bulls ready to make the leap?

Headlined by their young core of Coby White, Zach LaVine, Lauri Markannen and Wendell Carter Jr., plus rookie Patrick Williams, the No. 4 overall pick in the 2020 Draft, the Bulls are set for a fresh start in 2020-21 under new head coach Billy Donovan.

Benyam Kidane

Examining LaMelo's fit with teams at top of draft

After proving himself in Australia, LaMelo Ball is widely considered to be a top prospect in the 2020 draft class, with the expectation that the playmaking point guard will be a top-five pick. We look at how Ball fits with each franchise that might have a chance to select him.

Kyle Irving

Trade destinations for Westbrook

According to Shams Charania of The Athletic, Westbrook wants out of Houston. If the Rockets do make him available ahead of the 2020-21 season, there are a number of teams that could pursue the nine-time All-Star.

Scott Rafferty

Meet the NBA's new head coaches

Almost a third of the teams in the NBA will enter the 2020-21 season with a new head coach, including a rebuilding team in the Knicks, a team on the rise in the Pelicans and a title contender in the Clippers.

Scott Rafferty

Most interesting teams on draft night

With the 2020 NBA Draft being one of the first steps toward the 2020-21 season, there are plenty of teams that are making their first moves toward shaping their roster for Opening Night. Which NBA franchises are the most interesting to watch on draft night? Our NBA.com staff discusses.

NBA.com Staff

On This Date: Pippen makes Bulls debut

Scottie Pippen made his NBA debut off the bench for the Chicago Bulls in their 104-94 win over the Philadelphia 76ers back in 1987.

Kane Pitman

Best free agent defenders

So often the focus when looking at free agency is on the offensive end. With that in mind, who are the best options on the defensive side of the floor among the 2020 free agents?

Kane Pitman

On this Date: Jordan sets the tone for first scoring title

On Nov. 2, 1986, Michael Jordan carried the momentum from a playoff explosion the year prior to score 50 points in the Bulls season-opener against the New York Knicks. This performance set the tone for what became Jordan's first of 10 scoring titles in his NBA career.

Kyle Irving

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.

Carlan Gay

On This Date: Jordan dominates in debut

Michael Jordan showed his superstar potential in his NBA debut to the tune of 16 points, seven assists, six rebounds, four blocks and two steals in 40 minutes of play.

Scott Rafferty

Examining Avdija's fit with teams at top of the draft

Maccabi Tel Aviv young star Deni Avdija is one of the best prospects in the 2020 NBA Draft class. With the expectation that he'll be selected among the first few picks of the draft, take a look at how Avdija fits in with each team that has a top-five pick.

Kyle Irving

MJ discusses social media era

Michael Jordan is one of the biggest names in the history of sport. Despite playing in the 90's MJ was a revered figure across the globe in his prime that came well before the social media era.

Kane Pitman

LeBron: NBA's championship legacy gatekeeper

When you're as dominant of a player as LeBron James is, you have the power to create or prevent legacies for others. While there's a handful of superstars who will forever be a champion thanks to James, the list of players that never won — or are still in search of — an NBA title runs much longer thanks to LeBron's gatekeeping.

Kyle Irving

Who are the best coaches for the available jobs?

There are three NBA teams in search of a new head coach for the 2020-21 season. Which names will come up in consideration to fill the vacancies?

Gilbert McGregor

Who is the GOAT: LeBron or MJ?

LeBron James has earned his fourth NBA championship and fourth Finals MVP, closing the gap on the ring total of all-time great Michael Jordan. As LeBron's legacy continues to grow, the debate of who is the best player in league history becomes closer than ever before. Who's your pick?

Kyle Irving

Bulls hire Billy Donovan as head coach

Donovan posted a record of 243-157 (.608) with the Oklahoma City Thunder, taking them to playoffs in each of his five seasons as head coach.

NBA.com Staff

Podcast series on 'Last Dance' Bulls set to debut

American journalist J.A. Adande and former Bulls' guard B.J. Armstrong to revisit emmy-nominated documentary "The Last Dance" and the 1997-98 NBA Champion Chicago Bulls in a 10 part podcast series.

NBA.com Staff

Who is representing each team during the Draft Lottery?

Three-time NBA champion and two-time MVP Stephen Curry headlines the list of people representing their teams during the virtual 2020 NBA Draft Lottery. Which representative will bring their franchise luck in earning the No. 1 overall pick?

Kyle Irving

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.

Carlan Gay

All-Rookie Team predictions

After predicting the All-NBA Team, we shift the spotlight to the league's best 10 rookies. With the amount of talent in this year's rookie class, it's no easy task. Has Zion played enough for a First Team nod? Did Terence Davis II make the cut?

Gilbert McGregor

What if LeBron chose the Bulls in 2010?

It's July 8, 2010. LeBron James is sitting across from Jim Gray on an ESPN special titled "The Decision." Gray asks LeBron what his decision is. His response: "I'm going to take my talents to the Windy City and join the Chicago Bulls."

Scott Rafferty

Jordan, Jordan Brand pledge $100M to social justice causes

"Until the ingrained racism that allows our country’s institutions to fail is completely eradicated, we will remain committed to protecting and improving the lives of Black people," Jordan and Jordan Brand said in a statement.

NBA.com Staff

OTD: MJ's Shrug game in 1992

In Game 1 of the 1992 Finals, often called the "shrug game", Jordan set Finals records for points scored in a half (35) and 3-pointers made in one half (six).

Yash Matange

How NBA legends performed in playoff debuts

In anticipation of Luka Doncic, as well as potentially Zion Williamson and Ja Morant, making their postseason debuts in 2020, we take a look back at how some of the league's biggest names — former and current — performed in their postseason debuts.

Yash Matange

MJ issues statement on George Floyd

Charlotte Hornets owner and Chicago Bulls legend Michael Jordan added his voice to the conversation, calling for justice and condemning the “ingrained racism” in the United States.

NBA.com Staff

The 1980s All-Decade Team

Magic Johnson and Larry Bird were the easy picks, but who else made the cut? Plus, two players from one team, but not the Lakers or Celtics?

Micah Adams

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.

Carlan Gay

You can't tell the story of the 1990s without...

Michael Jordan. The Chicago Bulls. The Dream Team. The 1996 NBA Draft. The 1990s was one of the defining decades in NBA history.

Benyam Kidane

Best forgotten players of 2010s

We're taking today to look back on the best players, teams and biggest storylines of the 2010s, but we also wanted to shine a light on players you may have forgotten about.

NBA.com Staff

Jerry Sloan dies aged 78

Jerry Sloan, who twice led the Utah Jazz to the NBA Finals, has died at the age of 78.

Peter Hanson

Jerry Sloan: 'The Original Bull'

After playing for and coaching the Bulls, Jerry Sloan then faced them twice in the NBA Finals during an iconic tenure with the Jazz.

Scott Garbarini

Building the perfect team around MJ using today's players

Imagine Michael Jordan in today's NBA. Now imagine you're tasked with building the perfect team around MJ with current players. Who are the ideal running mates? LeBron? Giannis? Kawhi? Now that all 10 episodes of "The Last Dance" have aired, we spun it forward to imagine what a team starring Jordan might look like in 2020.

Scott Rafferty

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.

Carlan Gay

NBA Soundsystem LIVE: Recapping the Last Dance

NBA.com's Carlan Gay and Micah Adams recap the final two episodes of the 'Last Dance' and discuss what they took away from it.

NBA.com Staff

Would Jordan and Bulls have four-peated?

After winning their sixth and final championship in the 1997-98 season, the Bulls infamously and unceremoniously disbanded. No Michael Jordan. No Scottie Pippen. No Dennis Rodman. No Phil Jackson. But what if everyone came back? Would they have completed the four-peat in 1999?

NBA.com Staff

🎥: Jordan's Game 6 heroics in 1998 Finals

Following the conclusion of The Last Dance, what better time to re-visit Game 6 of the 1998 NBA Finals — Michael Jordan's last game with the Chicago Bulls and of course, the last shot.

Benyam Kidane

How many MVPs should Jordan have won?

On this date in 1998, Michael Jordan won his fifth and final MVP award. Should he have won more of them? Or did he actually win too many? Here's a closer look at the seasons he did and didn't take home the hardware.

Micah Adams

Test your knowledge on 'The Last Dance'

How many attempts did it take Jordan to get past the Bad Boy Pistons? What was the meaning behind one of Dennis Rodman's iconic hairdos? And just how underpaid was Scottie Pippen in 1997-98? Test your knowledge of ESPN's "The Last Dance"!

NBA.com Staff

'The Last Dance': NBA family reacts to Ep. 9 & 10

Plenty of personalities from the NBA family took to Twitter to share their reactions to Episodes 9 and 10, which released worldwide (outside the US) on Netflix on May 18th

NBA.com Staff

'The Last Dance': 5 takeaways from Ep. 9 & 10

Bulls documentary concludes with the dynasty's toughest matchup and Michael Jordan's last shot.

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OTD: Michael Jordan is named 1998 NBA MVP

The 1997-98 MVP award was Jordan's fifth of his career - tied for the second-most all-time with Bill Russell. Only Kareem Abdul-Jabbar (6) has won more.

Yash Matange

What is Reggie Miller's legacy?

"I'm going to retire Michael Jordan." Imagine having the confidence to even think that. Imagine having the confidence to truly believe that. Now imagine having the confidence to say it out loud. Reggie Miller stands as one of his generations iconic figures, a legendary trash-talking, sweet-shooting Hall-of-Famer who pushed His Airness to the absolute edge. But what if there's also some myth behind the mythology?

Micah Adams

Tougher road in playoffs: MJ or LeBron?

One is 6-0 in the Finals. One is 3-6 in the Finals. One faced a far easier road to get there. One faced a far more daunting task once there. A closer look into the playoff opponents of MJ and LeBron reveals there is far more to the GOAT conversation than 6-0 or 3-6.

Micah Adams

Ranking every MJ playoff opponent

What is the greatest team that Michael Jordan ever faced in the postseason? After "The Last Dance" concludes this weekend, we will have relived every seminal moment of MJ's career including the endless tally of iconic one-name postseason opponents. Bird, Magic, Isiah, Clyde, Ewing, Barkley, Shaq, Payton, Mailman, Reggie... the list goes on and on. We went through all 37 playoff series to give you the complete breakdown and answer some of the enduring questions surrounding Jordan's legendary playoff record.

Micah Adams