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NBA stars' performances on Christmas

No NBA player has ever won more games on Christmas than Dwyane Wade. It's also the one day of the year that Stephen Curry struggles shooting. How have other current NBA stars have performed on Christmas?

Kyle Irving

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How NBA legends have performed on Christmas

No one has played more Christmas Day games than Kobe Bryant. No one has rebounded better on the holiday than Bill Russell. How have other NBA legends performed on Christmas?

Kyle Irving

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LeBron's triple-double keeps Lakers rolling

LeBron James continues to defy Father Time going for a 25-point, 11-rebound, 10-assist triple-double to lead the Lakers to their fifth-consecutive win and their 12th-straight road victory.

Kyle Irving

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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.

NBA.com Staff

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All-Star Moment: AD goes for 50

"An old-school performance... one for the ages." Anthony Davis couldn't be stopped on Monday, thoroughly dominating the Minnesota Timberwolves en route to his fourth career 50-point game.

Micah Adams

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AD explodes for 50 PTS in blowout win over Wolves

The Lakers 21-3 start continues to be their best start to a season since the 2008-09 campaign when they also won 21 of their first 24 games.

Yash Matange

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How many spots did the 76ers move up?

The Bucks remained on top after routing the Clippers while the Lakers patiently await Milwaukee's fall at the No. 2 spot. Aside from the top-two, there was plenty of movement as several teams shuffled around and a new team entered the top-10. Where does your favourite team rank?

Kyle Irving

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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.

NBA.com Staff

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AD scores 39 as Lakers beat Blazers by 23

The Lakers' 20-3 start is a franchise best 23-game start to a season since the 2008-09 campaign.

Yash Matange

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Rodney Hood exits game with torn left Achilles tendon

After the Blazers' announcement, players across the league took to Twitter to send their well wishes to Hood.

Yash Matange

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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.

NBA.com Staff

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Does Utah have the blueprint to slow down LeBron?

Slowing down LeBron James and Anthony Davis has proven near impossible a quarter of the way through the season. Is anyone up to the task? Here's a case for why the Utah Jazz could be built to go toe-to-toe with the Lakers despite the result of their most recent meeting.

Matthew Blum

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Lakers continue struggles for Jazz with dominant win

The Los Angeles Lakers continue to roll to begin the NBA season with a dominant win on the road against the Utah Jazz.

Kane Pitman

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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.

NBA.com Staff

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LBJ & AD combine for 50 in win at Denver

The Lakers bounced back from a loss against the Mavericks a couple of days back with this noteworthy road win in Denver.

Yash Matange

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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.

NBA.com Staff

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Power Rankings: Will the 76ers figure it out?

Will the Bucks or Lakers ignite the debate about 70 wins? How will the 76ers close games? Does Houston have a Russell Westbrook problem? This week's Power Rankings tees up the biggest December storylines.

Micah Adams

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Doncic's big second half leads Mavs past Lakers

Luka Doncic scored 21 of his 27 points in the second half to lead the Dallas Mavericks to an impressive 114-100 win over the Los Angeles Lakers at STAPLES Center.

Benyam Kidane

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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.

NBA.com Staff

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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.

NBA.com Staff

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LeBron and Giannis dominate as Lakers and Bucks extend winning streaks

The Los Angeles Lakers and Milwaukee Bucks extended their winning streaks to 10-games on the back of dominant performances from their superstar names.

Kane Pitman

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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.

NBA.com Staff

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Takeaways: AD drops 41 in NOLA return, LA win 9th straight

Anthony Davis was the star of the show, dropping 41 points in his return to NOLA as the Los Angeles Lakers secured a 114-110 win over the New Orleans Pelicans.

Benyam Kidane

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LeBron reaches 33,000 career points

With a three-pointer in the fourth quarter against the New Orleans Pelicans, LeBron James added another piece of history to his resume.

Benyam Kidane

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How will AD's return compare to other NBA stars?

After seven seasons as a New Orleans Pelican, Anthony Davis returns to the Smoothie King Center as a member of the Los Angeles Lakers. Ahead of his return, revisit some other notable returns from big stars, including two of his Laker teammates.

Gilbert McGregor

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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.

NBA.com Staff

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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.

NBA.com Staff

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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.

NBA.com Staff

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LeBron goes for 33 & 14, Lakers extend win streak to 8

The Lakers extend their road win streak to seven and eight overall while improving to a league-best record of 15-2, their best 17-game start since the 2008-09 season.

Yash Matange

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Lakers hold on to No. 1, Clippers make big leap

The Clippers saw a big jump and the Rockets took a slight dip but the Lakers seven-game streak strengthens their hold on the league's top spot.

Gilbert McGregor

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Lakers overcome halftime deficit to outlast Grizzlies

Trailing by eight points at the half, LeBron James and Anthony Davis led the Lakers to a 109-108 win over the Memphis Grizzlies.

Kane Pitman

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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

NBA.com Staff

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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

NBA.com Staff

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Rondo fined $35,000

Rajon Rondo has been handed a $35,000 fine from the league for an incident involving Oklahoma City Thunder guard Dennis Schroder and the events that followed.

Kane Pitman

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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.

NBA.com Staff

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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.

NBA.com Staff

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Davis hitting 3s is a scary sign

Davis hasn't been an efficient 3-point shooter in his NBA career, but he went 4-for-7 from the perimeter in the Lakers' win over the Thunder. If that's a sign of what's to come, watch out.

Scott Rafferty

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LeBron first player with triple-double vs. every team

LeBron James recorded 25 points, 11 rebounds and 10 assists in the Los Angeles Lakers' 112-107 win over the Oklahoma City Thunder.

Benyam Kidane

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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.

NBA.com Staff

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Lakers take No. 1 spot, Rockets on the rise

For the fourth straight week, there's a change at the top! LeBron James and the Lakers are back at No. 1 while the James Harden and the Rockets have blasted their way into the top five of this week's NBA Power Rankings.

Kyle Irving

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LeBron, Lakers dominate Hawks in 21-point win

The Lakers continue to rack up the wins. This was their 11th in the last 12 games as they continue to match their best start since the 2010-11 season.

Yash Matange

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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.

NBA.com Staff

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Lakers & Celtics clinch league-best 10th win

The best teams in their respective conferences, the Lakers are off to their best start in nine years while the Celtics are off to their best start in 12.

Yash Matange

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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.

NBA.com Staff

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NBA 2K20 season simulation results

In what is expected to be one of the closest rin NBA Championships pursuits in years, NBA 2K20 has simulated the 2019-20 season with some interesting results.

Kane Pitman

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LeBron leads Lakers to 26-point win over Warriors

With this win, the Lakers improve to 9-2 and remain atop the Western Conference.

Yash Matange

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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.

NBA.com Staff

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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!

NBA.com Staff

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Kuzma's breakout performance leads Lakers past Suns

Kyle Kuzma missed the first four games of the season with a foot injury, getting the Lakers' young forward out to a slow start. His first breakout performance of the season pushed the Lakers past the Suns in a hard-fought win.

Kyle Irving

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Don't sleep on the Phoenix Suns

The Phoenix Suns have been one of the biggest surprises to the start of the 2019-20 NBA season. Ahead of a big test tonight against the Lakers, is it time to consider them as a potential playoff sleeper in the West?

Kyle Irving

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Power Rankings: A new No. 1 AGAIN!

Following their resounding win over the Los Angeles Lakers, the Toronto Raptors are the biggest risers in this week's Power Rankings. How far did they climb?

Micah Adams

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Short-handed Raptors shock Lakers

The Los Angeles Lakers entered on a seven-game win streak and the Toronto Raptors entered without Kyle Lowry and Serge Ibaka. So naturally, the Raptors shocked the Lakers on their home floor and claimed a signature win.

Micah Adams

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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.

NBA.com Staff

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Injury update on Kyle Lowry

The team announced that Lowry sustained a "fracture of the distal phalanx of his left thumb" in Toronto's win over the New Orleans Pelicans.

Scott Rafferty

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LeBron makes history with another 20-point game

LeBron James joins Karl Malone and Kareem Abdul-Jabbar as the only players in NBA history with 1,000 career 20-point games in the regular season.

Scott Rafferty

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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.

NBA.com Staff

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Lakers win 7th straight as LBJ & AD combine for 51

The Lakers extended their win streak by grinding out a win against Miami Heat in a low-scoring affair.

Yash Matange

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The secret to Dwight's resurgence

Howard's day of being an All-Star and Defensive Player of the Year candidate might be over, but the 33-year-old is showing clear signs of buying into his new role, and it is propelling the Lakers to new heights.

Scott Rafferty

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Power Rankings: There's a new No. 1

There's a new No. 1 in this week's power rankings! In addition to the big change at the top, the Lakers, Celtics, Heat and Suns are among those making moves up the ladder. See who else is rising and falling in the latest update!

Kyle Irving

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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.

NBA.com Staff

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LeBron's triple-double guides Lakers to sixth-straight win

The Los Angeles Lakers extend their win streak to six games, behind a 30-point, 11-assist, 10-rebound performance from LeBron James.

Benyam Kidane

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5 reasons why the Lakers are off to a perfect start

The target is off the back, LeBron is still The King, AD's cozying up to the five, Dwight Howard's still smiling and the biggest pre-season concern has been non-existent. It's hard to picture a more perfect start to the 2019-20 season for the Lakers.

Micah Adams

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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.

NBA.com Staff

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LeBron, Dwight shine in Lakers win

James got some help from Dwight Howard, who provided a big boost off the bench with a double-double in only 20 minutes of play.

Scott Rafferty

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LeBron passes Kobe on all-time steals list

The only active player with more steals in their NBA career than LeBron James is Oklahoma City Thunder guard Chris Paul.

Scott Rafferty

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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.

NBA.com Staff

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Lakers edge Mavs in OT in Luka-LeBron show

Defeating the Mavericks 119-110, LeBron James and the Lakers won their fourth-straight game of the season to improve to a Western Conference-best 4-1 record.

K Irving and Yas...

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Simmons rises in updated MVP odds?

Simmons is rising, Curry is falling and Giannis remains ahead of the pack. Check out the latest MVP odds along with some of the key storylines emerging after the first week of the regular season!

Micah Adams

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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.

NBA.com Staff

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Davis' monster 40-20 game guides Lakers past Grizzlies

Despite struggling with a sore shoulder, Davis put up historic numbers in the Lakers' 120-91 win at STAPLES Center.

Yash Matange

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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.

NBA.com Staff

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Davis, James power Lakers past Hornets

The Los Angeles Lakers win their second-straight game at home, overpowering the Charlotte Hornets 120-101.

Benyam Kidane

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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!

NBA.com Staff

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Vogel says Cousins could return this season

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

Benyam Kidane

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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.

NBA.com Staff

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Takeaways: LeBron leads Lakers past Jazz

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

Kane Pitman

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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.

NBA.com Staff

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Kawhi gets the best of AD in LA debut

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

Yash Matange

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Takeaways: Kawhi leads Clippers past Lakers in season opener

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

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The 14 players that can win the MVP

Historic levels of star talent spread across a wide-open league sets the stage for an MVP race featuring far more candidates than usual with the potential for unexpected turns around every corner. There are favourites and there are darkhorses. Here's how each and every one of them could win it.

Micah Adams

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Who starts at No. 1 in Power Rankings entering the season?

Is LeBron or Kawhi in the top spot? Are the Bucks or Sixers atop the East? Check out this week's NBA Power Rankings to take stock of all 30 teams heading into the regular season.

K Irving and Mic...

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How Kyle Kuzma fell in love with Australian wines in Melbourne

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

Benyam Kidane

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Making the case for teams to win the West

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

Kyle Irving

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NBA.com 2019-20 GM Survey

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

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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.

NBA.com Staff

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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?

NBA.com Staff

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Recap of Thursday's preseason action

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

Yash Matange

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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.

NBA.com Staff

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Recap of Tuesday's pre-season action

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

Yash Matange

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Biggest reason to watch all 30 teams

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

Micah Adams

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Where do teams stand after one week of the preseason?

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

Kyle Irving

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Davis leaves preseason game with thumb injury

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

Scott Rafferty

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Davis dominates Warriors in preseason debut

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

Kyle Irving

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

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

Kyle Irving

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Ranking the best small forwards in the NBA

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

Scott Rafferty

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Ranking the best power forwards in the NBA

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

Gilbert McGregor

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What did LeBron say at media day?

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

Kyle Irving

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NBA Jam superlatives

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

K Irving and Gil...

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The 30 best players in the NBA

Kawhi, Giannis or LeBron? Curry or Harden? Did Ben Simmons make the cut? Our Global NBA.com staff weighed in to select the top 30 NBA players.

Micah Adams

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Trade destinations for Iguodala

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

Scott Rafferty

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The scariest pick-and-roll duo in the NBA

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

Scott Rafferty

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Can LeBron and AD end Lakers' playoff drought?

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

Kyle Irving

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NBA Jam Week: ranking all 30 top NBA duos

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

Micah Adams

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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.

NBA.com Staff

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Report: Howard to sign with Lakers

According to multiple reports, Dwight Howard has reached a buyout with the Memphis Grizzlies and will sign a non-guaranteed deal with the Los Angeles Lakers

Kyle Irving

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How does Howard fit with the Lakers?

With DeMarcus Cousins likely to miss all of next season with a torn ACL, the Lakers have reportedly signed Dwight Howard to a non-guaranteed deal. How does the eight-time All-Star fit in Los Angeles?

Scott Rafferty

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Report: Lakers to work out Noah, Howard, Speights

The Lakers are also considering veteran centre Marcin Gotat, ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski reports.

Scott Rafferty

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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.

NBA.com Staff

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Four ways injury to Cousins impacts Lakers

What does this mean for Anthony Davis? Who are the best potential replacements still on the open market? Is there even more pressure on Kyle Kuzma to develop into a star? The latest setback for Cousins, reportedly a torn ACL, has a ripple effect on the rest of the roster moving forward.

Scott Rafferty

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Can Kyle Kuzma become the Lakers' third star?

Kuzma told ESPN this offseason that he believes he can be the third star LeBron James and Anthony Davis need for the Lakers to compete for a championship. There are still many ways the 24-year-old can improve, but it begins with his jump shot.

Scott Rafferty

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Players react to Cousins's reported injury

"Praying for my brother @boogiecousins," Isaiah Thomas tweeted.

Scott Rafferty

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Report: Cousins suffers torn ACL in workout

According to Shams Charania of The Athletic, Cousins has suffered a torn ACL in his knee.

Scott Rafferty

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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.

NBA.com Staff

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Re-living Magic's iconic sky hook

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

Carlan Gay

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Games that will define this season

Of the 1,230 games on the regular season schedule, these are the ones that matter the most beyond simply who wins and who loses. These are the games that transcend the scoreboard to offer up a view on where we've already been, where we are now and where we're going next.

Micah Adams

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

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

Carlan Gay

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Biggest head-to-head matchups next season

After one of the busiest offseasons in recent memory, fans can now mark their calendars for some of the biggest head-to-head matchups that will feature no shortage of star power across the board

Gilbert McGregor

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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.

NBA.com Staff

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Way-too-early Christmas Day preview

The 2019-20 NBA Christmas Day schedule has been released. NBA fans are in for a treat with a loaded five-game slate, but what's there to look forward to in each matchup?

Kyle Irving

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Report: NBA Opening Night 2019-20 announced

The headliner for NBA Opening Night 2019-20 will be a battle between the LA Clippers and Los Angeles Lakers. The defending champion Toronto Raptors will also face off against the New Orleans Pelicans, The Athletic's Shams Charania reports

Kyle Irving

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Report: 76ers to host Bucks on Christmas Day

The NBA Christmas Day schedule has been released through multiple reports, headlined by a battle at the STAPLES Center between the LA Clippers and Los Angeles Lakers

Kyle Irving

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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?

NBA.com Staff

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Can Vogel transform the Lakers into an elite defence?

In his best seasons as a head coach, Vogel made it clear that defence was his calling card. Can he tap into the Lakers' potential on that end of the floor?

Gilbert McGregor

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Davis: Retiring without ring would be 'one of my biggest failures'

Anthony Davis won't be satisfied with his career until he has a championship ring on his finger.

Blake Birt

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Who should play on Christmas?

While we're weeks away from the release of the 2019-20 NBA schedule, our NBA.com staff fleshes out their own personal wishlist for a slate of games during one of the biggest days in the regular season.

G McGregor and K...

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Kawhi says he was 'very close' to signing with Lakers, Raptors

After an extensive free agency process, the Los Angeles Clippers created a situation for Kawhi Leonard that was too good to walk away from.

Benyam Kidane

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Divisional Rankings: Did Clippers or Lakers win offseason?

After a busy offseason, the Pacific Division has a case for being the most talented in the NBA from top to bottom. Which team's moves put them in the best position to contend for a title?

Gilbert McGregor

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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.

NBA.com Staff

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9 NBA teams on Forbes' 50 Most Valuable Teams 2019

Apart from the NBA teams, the list includes 26 NFL teams, seven MLB franchises and eight professional soccer teams from Europe.

Yash Matange

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Report: Lakers claim K. Antetokounmpo off waivers

The Los Angeles Lakers have claimed Kostas Antetokounmpo off waivers signing him to a two-way contract, The Athletic's Shams Charania reports

Kyle Irving

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Power Rankings post-Russ/CP3 trade

The NBA is set to be the most balanced it has been in over a decade. With LeBron James and Anthony Davis together, Kawhi Leonard and Paul George teamed up and the Bucks and Nuggets running it back with similar rosters, who's the top team in the league following a chaotic free agency?

Kyle Irving

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How did the Lakers do this offseason?

Few teams have had an offseason as busy as the Lakers, but will it result in the team making a deep postseason run this upcoming season?

Gilbert McGregor

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Cavs waive JR Smith - Where to next?

The Cleveland Cavaliers have officially waived JR Smith, paving the way for him to become an unrestricted free agent.

Benyam Kidane

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Report: Phil Handy to join Lakers coaching staff

Phil Handy is widely regarded as one of the best player development coaches in the league, adding more experience to the Los Angeles Lakers staff.

Benyam Kidane

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Report: AD withdraws from Team USA, World Cup

Anthony Davis will instead use the summer to prepare for his first season as a Los Angeles Lakers.

Benyam Kidane

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AD to wear No. 3 this season

After reports surfaced that 'production issues' would prevent LeBron James from gifting No. 23 to Anthony Davis, the Lakers' newly-acquired superstar announced he'd be wearing No. 3 via Instagram.

Gilbert McGregor

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Las Vegas Summer League Day 8 Recap

Day 8 of Summer League action consisted of eight consolation games as we gear up for the tournament, which tips off tomorrow. There were plenty of notable performances and big games and we've got you covered with everything from the day.

Gilbert McGregor

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Report: LeBron won't be able to gift No. 23 to AD this year

According to a report from Yahoo's Chris Haynes, 'production issues' will postpone the number change for at least the 2019-20 season.

Gilbert McGregor

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Cousins says quad is '100 percent healed'

DeMarcus Cousins is ready to rekindle his frontcourt partnership with Anthony Davis as a member of the Los Angeles Lakers.

Benyam Kidane

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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.

NBA.com Staff

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How Lakers signings help LeBron, Davis

After trading for Anthony Davis, the Lakers are left having to build the rest of their roster on mostly minimum contracts.

Scott Rafferty

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LeBron to play point guard next season

Through his first 16 seasons in the NBA, LeBron James has averaged 7.2 assists per game.

Benyam Kidane

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2019-20 features most title contenders in over a decade

Entering last season the Toronto Raptors were +1,850 to win the NBA title. Following the free agency frenzy, a whopping eight teams have better odds than that to win next year's championship. Going off of preseason odds, the 2019-20 season looks to be the most competitive in over a decade.

Micah Adams

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Report: Lakers to add Avery Bradley

The nine-year veteran appeared in 63 games with the Clippers (49) and Grizzlies (14) in the 2018-19 season, posting averages of 9.9 points, 2.8 rebounds and 2.4 assists per games. He was waived by Memphis this past weekend

Kyle Irving

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6 things we learned from NBA Free Agency

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

Carlan Gay

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Report: Rondo agrees to re-sign with Lakers

In his first season in the purple and gold, the 33-year-old appeared in 46 games (29 starts), averaging 9.2 points, 8.0 assists and 5.3 rebounds per game.

Gilbert McGregor

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Report: Cousins, Lakers agree to one-year deal

In 30 regular-season games with the Warriors this past season, the four-time All-Star averaged 16.3 points and 8.2 rebounds per game while playing less than 26 minutes.

Gilbert McGregor

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Report: Quinn Cook, Lakers agree to deal

Cook spent the past two seasons with Golden State, where he averaged 7.7 points per game while shooting 41.8% from beyond the arc.

Gilbert McGregor

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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.

NBA.com Staff

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KCP, McGee return to the Lakers

Further reports suggest McGee has a player option for the second year.

Yash Matange

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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.

NBA.com Staff

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Summer League Roundup – Day 3

Catch up on all the action from the final day of the Salt Lake City Summer League and California Classic.

Benyam Kidane

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Lakers, Bucks, 76ers targeting Korver following trade

Per ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski, the Grizzlies have traded Kyle Korver and Jevon Carter to the Suns for De'Anthony Melton, Josh Jackson and picks.

Kyle Irving

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Report: Raptors, Mavericks, Lakers in mix for Green

We ranked Danny Green as the third-best shooting guard in this free agency class behind Klay Thompson and Jimmy Butler, both of whom are no longer available.

Scott Rafferty

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Summer League Roundup – Day 2

Catch up on all the action from the opening day of Summer League with the Spurs, Jazz, Lakers and Heat all picking up wins.

Kyle Irving

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Dudley agrees to deal with Lakers

ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski reports that Jared Dudley has signed a one-year deal with the Los Angeles Lakers

Kyle Irving

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Summer League Roundup - Day 1

Catch up on all the action from the opening day of Summer League, with the Spurs, Grizzlies, Heat and Kings all picking up wins.

Benyam Kidane

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Davis, Wade land NBA 2K20 covers

Anthony Davis and Dwyane Wade will grace the covers of the upcoming NBA 2K20 video game release.

Benyam Kidane

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How has free agency impacted championship odds?

The defending champion Toronto Raptors have dropped from 8-1 odds to 12-1 odds to win next season's title following the first wave of free agency signings. The Los Angeles Lakers, meanwhile, remain at 2-1 for best odds to win the championship.

Kyle Irving

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Where should Jimmy Butler sign?

Butler is expected to sign a max deal wherever he lands. Should he run things back with the 76ers or move on elsewhere to establish a new power?

G McGregor and K...

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Kawhi to meet with Lakers in free agency

LeBron James and Anthony Davis will reportedly be part of the Los Angeles Lakers pitch to Kawhi Leonard once free agency begins.

Benyam Kidane

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Report: Klay to listen to Lakers, Clippers

Free Agency is almost set to kick off and the Golden State Warriors could be looking at big changes with the latest reports surrounding Klay Thompson.

James McKern

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Report: LeBron giving up No. 23 to AD

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

Carlan Gay

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Report: Raptors will get final meeting with Kawhi

According to media reports, Leonard will be meeting with the Raptors, Lakers and Clippers in Los Angeles next week.

Kyle Irving

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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.

NBA.com Staff

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Where should Kyrie sign?

Kyrie Irving has declined his player option for next season, making him an unrestricted free agent this summer. What are the best destinations for the six-time All-Star?

K Irving and Car...

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Q&A with D'Angelo Russell

After the best season of his young career, D'Angelo Russell sat down with NBA.com to discuss his evolution, improvement and his future in the NBA.

Sergio Rabinal

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Where should Kemba Walker sign?

Kemba Walker is eligible for a supermax contract of five years, $221 million if he elects to stay in Charlotte. Should he stay or should he go?

M Adams and Kyle...

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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.

NBA.com Staff

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NBA Awards 2019: The Bird-Magic rivalry

With the iconic duo set to be co-recipients of the Lifetime Achievement Award at the 2019 NBA Awards, we take a look back at the thrilling and entertaining rivalry between Larry Bird and Magic Johnson.

Yash Matange

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Who are the best players in the NBA?

With the 2018-19 season in the books, the global NBA.com staff updated our list of the top 15 players in the league based on this past season including the playoffs. Is LeBron James still King of the NBA? Or has someone else snatched his spot atop the NBA hierarchy?

NBA.com Staff

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NBA Draft 2019: A complete history of Australians in the NBA Draft

Ben Simmons and Andrew Bogut highlight the deep history of Australian's being picked in the NBA Draft.

James McKern

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Lillard, Davis, Thompson set to join LeBron in Space Jam 2

Damian Lillard, Anthony Davis, Klay Thompson, Diana Taurasi, Nneka Ogwumike and Chiney Ogwumike will LeBron James in the cast of Space Jam 2.

Benyam Kidane

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Report: Lakers could sign Irving after AD trade

After reportedly acquiring Anthony Davis, the Los Angeles Lakers will be very busy in free agency on the lookout for a third star to form a new Big 3.

Yash Matange

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Report: Lakers plan to pursue Kawhi in free agency

Following their blockbuster deal to bring Anthony Davis to Los Angeles, the Lakers have turned their eye to adding a third star to form a new Big 3.

Benyam Kidane

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Report: Davis intends to re-sign with Lakers in 2020

Anthony Davis will hit free agency in 2020, but the big man reportedly has his sights on signing a deal to remain in Hollywood.

Benyam Kidane

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How Davis fits with LeBron, Lakers

Even without knowing who will be surrounding them next season, the combination of LeBron James and Anthony Davis gives the Lakers the star power they need to build a legitimate contender.

Scott Rafferty

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Players react to Davis trade to Lakers

"Welp there goes the first domino..." free-agent-to-be DeMarre Carroll tweeted. "Things about to get interesting..."

Scott Rafferty

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Report: Davis traded to Lakers

According to a report by ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski, the Pelicans have traded Anthony Davis to the Lakers.

Kyle Irving

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Kemba 'top target' for Lakers in free agency

Following the Los Angeles Lakers' reported deal for Anthony Davis, they are set to turn their attention to free agent point guard Kemba Walker to complete a new Big 3 alongside LeBron James.

Benyam Kidane

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Where AD and LeBron rank among all-time Laker duos

Now that the Lakers have traded for Anthony Davis, they once again have perhaps the league's most dynamic duo. Forget today's NBA, how does the pairing of Davis and LeBron James stack up with some of the all-time great duos to suit up in purple and gold?

NBA.com Staff

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Odds to win next season's title

The Golden State Warriors opened as the favourites to win the 2019-20 NBA title, but their odds dropped shortly after the news of Klay Thompson's torn ACL. Who took over the top spot?

Kyle Irving

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Report: Celtics, Lakers in trade talks for Anthony Davis

The Boston Celtics and Los Angeles Lakers continue their pursuit of Anthony Davis, with both teams engaged in trade talks for the six-time All-Star

Benyam Kidane

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Rondo on Lakers drama: 'I think we held it together as best as possible'

Rajon Rondo says the Anthony Davis trade speculation took it's toll on the younger players in the Lakers locker room this season.

Benyam Kidane

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Lakers add Lionel Hollins to coaching staff

Hollins will join Jason Kidd as an assistant on the franchise's new coaching staff.

Yash Matange

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Lakers hire Frank Vogel as head coach

The Los Angeles Lakers' coaching search is over, with former Indiana Pacers head coach Frank Vogel agreeing to a multi-year contract.

Benyam Kidane

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LeBron shocked by Magic's resignation: 'It was just weird'

For the first time since Magic Johnson's abrupt resignation from the Lakers, LeBron James spoke about the situation and his reaction on the latest episode of his TV show: The Shop.

Benyam Kidane

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LeBron, Simmons among top jersey sellers

LeBron James' jersey is once again the most popular in the league and the Toronto Raptors land in the top 10 of team merchandise sales.

NBA.com Staff

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Reports: Walton to become Kings next head coach

Reports indicate that Walton is set to lead the Kings after amassing a 98-148 record in three years as head coach of the Los Angeles Lakers.

Gilbert McGregor

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Lakers, Walton 'mutually agree' to part ways

The Lakers and head coach Luke Walton have 'mutually agreed' to part ways, per the team's official release

Kyle Irving

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Magic Johnson stepping down as Lakers President

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

Benyam Kidane

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Wednesday's action: Mitchell scores 46 in win

There were 11 games on Wednesday (AEST) and no shortage of highlights. Follow along for a snap shot of what happened.

NBA.com Staff

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Lonzo Ball hires new representation after parting ways with his agent

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

Benyam Kidane

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Monday's action: Hornets best Pistons in crucial game

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

NBA.com Staff

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Fast facts on the Lakers' latest X-factor

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

Kyle Irving

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Saturday's action: Caruso shines for Lakers

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

NBA.com Staff

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Curry confident LeBron 'regroup' with the Lakers next season

After eight straight trips to the NBA Finals, the playoffs will look a lot different without LeBron James this season.

Benyam Kidane

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NBA scores and highlights: Cousins shines vs. Lakers, Kings hand Cavs seventh-straight loss

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

NBA.com Staff

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Wednesday's action: DeRozan scores 29 points in win over Hawks

There are four games ahead on tonight's slate. Check here for scores and all of the best highlights from the action.

NBA.com Staff

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Westbrook records second 20-20-20 game in NBA history

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

Benyam Kidane

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