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Five players to watch in final stretch

Our NBA.com staff breaks down the one player they're most looking forward to watching down the home stretch of the NBA regular season. Each of these players has the capability to take their team to another level, whether it's a better playoff seed or reaching the NBA Playoffs altogether.

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Thunder pick up win on career-night for Zion

The Thunder played spoiler in this one, as a clutch performance from Danilo Gallinari spoiled a career-night for Zion Williamson.

Kane Pitman

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Zion is more than just a dunker

As much attention as Williamson gets for his high-flying dunks, he's starting to show that there's a lot more to his game. Case in point? In addition to setting a new career-high with 31 points against the Blazers this week, he tied his career-high with five assists.

Scott Rafferty

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Simmons stars for 76ers

The Philadelphia 76ers stayed hot at home, while the Boston Celtics had their winning streak snapped by the Houston Rockets on Tuesday.

Sacha Pisani

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Mills scores 20 PTS off the bench as Spurs snap five-game losing streak

Patty Mills, LaMarcus Aldridge and Dejounte Murray combined to power the Spurs to a 114-106 win over the Thunder. Catch up on all of today's games, right here.

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Pelicans win big on Zion's career night

2019 No. 1 overall pick, Zion Williamson finished with a career-high 31 points in a big 21-point win for the Pelicans.

Yash Matange

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Sunday's scores: Hield's 31 helps Kings beat Spurs

Sunday's 9-game slate was headlined by the Milwaukee Bucks picking up their 45th win, Jrue Holiday leading Zion-less Pelicans to win in Indiana and Buddy Hield handing the Spurs their 4th straight loss.

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Zion leads Pelicans to road win in Chicago

With this win in Chicago, the Pelicans improve to 4-4 in their eight games with 2019 No. 1 draft pick Zion Williamson in the lineup.

Yash Matange

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Friday's scores: Lillard powers Blazers past Spurs

We had five games around the Association today, headlined by Bucks and 76ers, followed by the Rockets and Lakers. Catch up on all the action, right here!

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Takeaways: Giannis outduels Zion

Zion Williamson vs. Giannis Antetokounmpo delivered plenty of show-stopping highlights, but the Greek Freak had the last laugh, leading the Bucks to a 120-108 win, their 43rd of the season

Benyam Kidane

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Wednesday's scores: Jokic powers Nuggets past Blazers

Wednesday's four-game slate was headlined by the first meeting of Giannis Antetokokunmpo and Zion Williamson, while Nikola Jokic's monster game helped the Nuggets overcome Damian Lillard and the Blazers at home. Catch up on all of today's games, right here!

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Harden scores 40 points in win over Pels

The Houston Rockets snapped the New Orleans Pelicans' three-game win streak with a 117-109 win at Toyota Center.

Benyam Kidane

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The ridiculousness of Zion

Williamson is averaging 27.6 points and 11.2 rebounds per 36 minutes through five games in his NBA career. The hype is real, folks.

Scott Rafferty

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Lakers honour Bryant, Lillard stars

In their first game since Kobe Bryant's death, the Los Angeles Lakers fell short against the Portland Trail Blazers.

Matt Dorman

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Zion scores career-high as Pelicans win big vs. Grizzlies

The Pelicans have now won three straight games for the first time since Zion Williamson's debut.

Yash Matange

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Zion vs Ja: Get ready for Round 1

The top two picks in the draft. The rim rattling rookies. The dynamic, electric, explosive, show-stopping, "HE JUST DID WHAT?!?!" pageantry. Zion Williamson and Ja Morant are set to play for the very first time on Friday in what could so far be described as the League Pass Game of the Year. It's a potentially seminal moment for what could be a generational duo.

Micah Adams

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Recap: Wednesday's 8-game slate

Khris Middleton poured in a career-high 51 points to headline Wednesday's 8-game slate in the NBA! Catch up on the day's action, right here.

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Zion records first career win, Pels edge Celtics

Zion Williamson recorded his first career double-double to lead the New Orleans Pelicans to a 123-108 win over the Boston Celtics.

Benyam Kidane

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Tracking the Clippers and Lakers Grammy Trips

Two five-game trips. A total of 35,000 kilometres travelled. One prestigious awards ceremony. Here's all you need to know about what the next 10 days entail for LA's two NBA teams.

Gilbert McGregor

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How did Zion follow his debut?

It didn't result in a win, but Williamson again showed just how scary he has the potential to be by doing a little bit of everything to put forth impressive production while under a minutes restriction. Here's a breakdown of how he got it done.

Gilbert McGregor

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Zion already has superstar-like gravity

Even before he went off in the fourth quarter of his debut on Thursday, Zion Williamson showed signs of his superstar potential in more subtle ways. Here is one example.

Scott Rafferty

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Sights and Sounds from Zion's NBA debut

Pre-game, highlights, and post-game, we got everything covered from the exciting NBA debut for New Orleans Pelicans rookie Zion Williamson.

Yash Matange

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A tale of two Zions and five burning questions

After an underwhelming three quarters left many tempering outsized expectations, all it took was three minutes and eight seconds for Zion Williamson to unleash bedlam and for the moment seemingly validate the impossible hype.

Micah Adams

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Relive a huge night of dunks around the NBA

Less than a month out from the 2020 All-Star weekend, stars around the league put on an early dunk contest, setting the internet alight with the highlight reel plays.

Kane Pitman

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Zion scores 17 in 3 minute span in 4th quarter

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

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Recap Thursday's action

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

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The NBA's most memorable moments on Martin Luther King Jr. Day

ICYMI: Damian Lillard erupted for 61 points earlier this week, the most ever on Martin Luther King Jr. Day. Here's a look back at some of the all-time legendary performances on MLK Day, one of the biggest NBA days of the year!

Kyle Irving

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How to watch Zion's debut

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

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Who is going to take 8th in the West?

The Western Conference playoff picture has developed into seven teams jockeying for the top seven seeds, followed by seven teams fighting for the final No. 8 seed. Ahead of Zion Williamson's debut with the Pelicans in the mix for that final playoff spot, who should you root for to take that No. 8 seed and why?

Kyle Irving

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Are you ready for Zion's debut?

Zion Williamson is finally ready to make his long-awaited regular season debut. The No. 1 overall pick in the 2019 draft stole the show in preseason with 23.3 points per game on 71 percent shooting from the field. But how sustainable is that four game showing, especially after undergoing surgery on his knee?

Scott Rafferty

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What did Zion say ahead of his debut?

No. 1 overall pick Zion Williamson is set to take the floor for the first time in his career when the New Orleans Pelicans host the San Antonio Spurs. On the eve of his debut, the 19-year-old spoke with reporters about a wide range of topics. From nerves to expectations to his love for the game, here's the best of what he had to say.

Gilbert McGregor

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Most memorable moments on MLK Day

There has been big performances, historic moments, game-winners and even some fights! Re-live some of the best NBA moments on Martin Luther King Jr. Day.

Kyle Irving

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

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

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Kawhi, Lou Will lead comeback over Pelicans

Kawhi Leonard and Lou Williams combined for 71 points to lead a comeback win over the Pelicans. Williams came up clutch, taking over in the fourth quarter, while Leonard is amidst one of the best stretches of his career.

Kyle Irving

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Friday's scores: Kawhi powers Clippers past Magic

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

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All-Star Moment: Ingram, Mitchell shine in wild OT duel

Two of the league's brightest young stars made strong cases for an All-Star selection as they each put forth the best scoring performances of their young careers. Ultimately, Ingram's 49 points pushed the Pelicans to a wild OT win over the Jazz, who saw their 10-game win streak come to an end.

Gilbert McGregor

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Pelicans' rookie Zion debut set

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

Carlan Gay

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Tuesday's scores: Lillard, Blazers hold off Hornets

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

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

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

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Tatum drops career-high 41 PTS vs. Pelicans

Tatum needed only three quarters to pour in his new career-high, leading the Celtics to a 140-105 win over the Pelicans.

Benyam Kidane

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Saturday's scores: Jazz extend winning streak to eight

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

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Saturday's scores: Jazz extend winning streak to eight

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

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Thursday's scores: DeRozan powers Spurs past Celtics

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

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

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

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Ingles, Bogdanovic power Jazz to sixth-straight win

The Jazz win their 11th game from their past 12 to take a big leap in the Western Conference standings.

Yash Matange

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JJ Redick banks in game-winner in Sacramento

Six Pelicans scored in double figures including all five starters as the Pelicans handed the Kings their ninth loss in the last 10 games.

Yash Matange

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

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

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AD dominates, LeBron dishes as Lakers down the Pelicans

Anthony Davis tormented his old team for the second time this season, as a furious first quarter run sets up the Lakers for a comfortable win over the Pelicans.

Kane Pitman

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NBA scores, updates, news, stats and highlights

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

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Who are this year's potential first-time All-Stars?

Fan voting for the 2020 NBA All-Star Game opened on NBA Christmas Day! Which of these players will you be voting for to appear in their first-ever NBA All-Star Game?

Kyle Irving

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Report: Zion could make debut in January

The Pelicans announced on Oct. 21 that Williamson underwent arthroscopic surgery to address a torn right lateral meniscus. The original timetable for his return was estimated to be six-to-eight weeks.

Scott Rafferty

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

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

NBA.com Staff

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Sunday's scores: Suns snap 8-game skid

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

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Best sneakers from the 5 Xmas Day games

Take a look at the sneakers donned by the biggest stars from all the five games on Christmas.

Yash Matange

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Ingram drops 31 as Pelicans snap Nuggets' win streak

After losing 13 straight, Ingram and the Pelicans have picked up some momentum, winning three of their last four games.

Yash Matange

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NBA remix to 12 Days of Christmas

An NBA twist to the classic featuring 12 drummers drumming, 11 pipers piping, 10 lords a-leaping, nine ladies dancing, eight maids a-milking, seven swans a-swimming, six geese a-laying, FIVE GOLDEN RINGS, four calling birds, three french hens, two turtled doves and a partridge in a pear tree!

Kyle Irving

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Santa's NBA naughty and nice list

Santa Claus' Naughty and Nice list has been finalized. Who will wake up to a pile of presents and who will find lumps of coal underneath their tree?

Kyle Irving

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NBA presents under the Christmas tree

The unofficial hoops holiday is just around the corner with a quintuple-header NBA extravaganza! A battle between Eastern Conference contenders tips off wall-to-wall action that also features a showdown between Ben Simmons and Giannis Antetokounmpo and a highly anticipated rematch from opening night between the Lakers and Clippers. Need a primer? We've got you covered!

Micah Adams

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Recap of Tuesday's 11-game slate

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

NBA.com Staff

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Fast facts on Zion Williamson

Zion Williamson underwent an arthroscopic procedure to repair a torn right lateral meniscus just a day before the team's season opener and has not played a game since.

Kyle Irving

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

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

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Trade destinations for Jrue Holiday

According to Marc Stein of The New York Times, Holiday is no longer untouchable. Which teams make sense for the one-time All-Star?

Scott Rafferty

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How to watch the Christmas Day games

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

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

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

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Wednesday's scores: Clippers cruise past the Suns

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

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Recap of Monday's action

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

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Saturday's scores: Knicks stun Kings in Sacramento

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

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

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

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Game winners galore: Rose & Bjelica drain game-winners

The Pistons and Kings picked up key road wins in New Orleans and Houston respectively, behind game-winning shots from Derrick Rose and Nemanja Bjelica.

Yash Matange

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Recap of Tuesday's nine-game slate

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

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

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

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Doncic joins Jordan with another record

It seems that every time Luka Doncic steps on the floor he's joining elite company in the history books in some fashion. In the Mavericks win over the Pelicans, he achieved something that only Michael Jordan has done since the NBA/ABA merger.

Kyle Irving

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Simmons, Siakam or Ingram?

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

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Booker scores 44; Suns hand Pelicans 7th straight loss

All five Phoenix starters scored in double figures and combined for 107 points but it wasn't enough as they succumbed to their seventh straight loss.

Yash Matange

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Friday's scores: Nuggets beat Knicks by 37

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

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Luka shines; Mavs hand Pelicans 6th straight loss

The 20-year-old Slovenian scored 33 and grabbed a career-high 18 rebounds in just 28 minutes, adding yet another performance to his ever-building MVP case.

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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Recap of Monday's scores, stats and highlights

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

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A full recap from Saturday's 13-game slate

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

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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.

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

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

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Harrell's career night leads Clippers to 7th straight home win

Before embarking on a monster road schedule over the next month, the Clippers took care of business at home by winning their seventh straight and improving to 11-1 at the Staples Center.

Yash Matange

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Monday's scores: Nuggets win 5th straight

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

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Mitchell scores 37, Jazz beat surging Pelicans

The Jazz won their third straight while snapping the Pelicans' three-game win streak.

Yash Matange

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

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

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

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

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Takeaways: Pelicans trio score 77 pts in 3rd straight win

The shorthanded Pelicans shot the lights out to clinch an impressive road victory in Phoenix.

Yash Matange

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Recap of Friday's NBA action

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

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Which players should you add in fantasy basketball?

We're one month into the NBA season and there have been a number of injuries and depth chart changes that have affected projections since your fantasy basketball draft. Take a look at five players to add or watch on the waiver wire in your league!

Kyle Irving

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Melo: 'It felt great to be back into the flow of the game'

Carmelo Anthony recorded 10 points and four rebounds on 4-of-14 shooting from the field and 2-of-3 from beyond the arc in 24 minutes on court.

Benyam Kidane

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How Carmelo Anthony looked in Portland debut

The final stats don't tell the whole story on a night where the 10-time All-Star showed his assertiveness from the opening tip. Here's a quarter-by-quarter look at Carmelo Anthony's debut with the Portland Trail Blazers.

Micah Adams

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

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

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

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

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

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

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Melo set to make Blazers debut Wednesday vs. Pelicans

According to ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski, Carmelo Anthony is still to complete a physical and will miss the first two games of the Trail Blazers' six-game road trip.

Benyam Kidane

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George on debut: 'I thought I was terrible'

George scored a team-high 33 points on 10-for-17 shooting from the field, but he committed four turnovers in the fourth quarter when the game was still within reach.

Scott Rafferty

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

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

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

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

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Ingram stars in Pelicans' 2nd win of the season

The 22-year-old continued his hot start to the season, with an efficient 25 points in the Pelicans' first road win of the season.

Yash Matange

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

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

NBA.com Staff

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Follow live: 22 NBA teams in action

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

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Doncic, Young receive ratings bump in first NBA 2K20 update

The first NBA 2K20 ratings update of the season has occurred and there have been changes to significant stars in the league! Who received the biggest boost and which players dropped the furthest?

Kyle Irving

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Tuesday's scores: Warriors stun Blazers

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

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Ingram's career-high 40 points falls short vs. Nets

There were plenty of buckets to go around at the Barclays Center in Brooklyn as Kyrie Irving's 39 points led the Nets past Brandon Ingram's career-high 40 points for the Pelicans. What can you take away from this performance?

Kyle Irving

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Recap of Sunday's action

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

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Ingram and Okafor help Pelicans to win over Nuggets

The New Orleans Pelicans offence has fuelled their first win of the season over the Denver Nuggets.

Kane Pitman

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Key NBA storylines for November

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

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Recap of Tuesday's NBA action

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

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Westbrook passes Magic in history books

Russell Westbrook now has 139 triple-doubles in his NBA career, the second-most all-time.

Scott Rafferty

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Recap of Sunday's action

Opening week continued with Sunday's 10-game slate, including home openers for the Bucks, Hawks, Knicks, Cavaliers and Bulls.

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Recap of Saturday's action

Opening week of the NBA season continued with an exciting Saturday, headlined by the Boston Celtics hosting the Toronto Raptors and the Los Angeles Lakers hosting the Utah Jazz.

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Takeaways: Siakam and VanVleet deliver in season opener

No Kawhi Leonard, no problem. The Toronto Raptors overcame a slow start to rally back for a thrilling overtime win over the New Orleans Pelicans. Pascal Siakam and Fred VanVleet combined for 68 points, the second-most ever by a Raptors duo in a season opener.

Micah Adams

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Medical analysis on injury to Zion Williamson

"In most cases losing a portion of the meniscus can leave the knee at risk for degenerative changes and arthritis over time." Dr. Michael S. George, a sports orthopedic surgeon with the KSF Orthopaedic Center in Houston, weighs in on types of meniscus injuries, typical recovery times and risk factors moving forward for the Pelicans' rookie phenom.

Micah Adams

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Ripple effects of injury to Zion Williamson

New Orleans isn't the only team whose playoff fortunes are altered with news that the No. 1 overall pick is expected to miss 6-8 weeks. Here's how Zion's injury impacts the playoff race as well as Brandon Ingram's next contract and odds for Rookie of the Year.

Micah Adams

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Zion to miss '6 to 8 weeks' following knee surgery

The Pelicans announced rookie superstar Zion Williamson is expected to miss six to eight weeks after receiving successful surgery to repair a torn meniscus.

Kyle Irving

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Who will win Most Improved Player this season?

There are a number of strong candidates, from Lonzo Ball and Bam Adebayo to Jonathan Isaac and Zach Collins.

NBA.com Staff

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Report: Zion out a 'period of weeks' with knee injury

Williamson had a spectacular preseason with the Pelicans, in which he averaged 23.3 points, 6.5 rebounds and 2.3 assists per game. He's considered to be the runaway favourite to win Rookie of the Year this season.

Scott Rafferty

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Is Zion a lock to win ROY?

Zion Williamson is the heavy favourite to take home this year's Rookie of the Year award. Will he live up to expectations and win the award or will a different rookie shock the league and steal Williamson's spotlight?

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Will Zion be an All-Star this season?

Zion has exploded onto the NBA scene but will he do enough to be named an All-Star as a rookie?

NBA.com Staff

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What to make of Zion's first week

Zion Williamson has now played in four preseason games with the New Orleans Pelicans. He's dominated the competition to the tune of 23.3 points per game on 71.4 percent shooting from the field, but is it at all sustainable?

Scott Rafferty

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Zion drops 29 points in 27 minutes in win over Bulls

It's only pre-season, but Zion Williamson is already showing he can be a force in the league this season.

Benyam Kidane

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Zion shines in Pelicans' pre-season opener

Zion Williamson recorded 16 points, seven rebounds, three assists and three steals in the New Orleans Pelicans' 133-109 win over the Atlanta Hawks in pre-season.

Benyam Kidane

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Can Jrue and Zion lead New Orleans into the playoffs?

With an essentially brand new roster shaped around Zion Williamson and Jrue Holiday, what can we expect from the New Orleans Pelicans?

Gilbert McGregor

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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 best NBA Jam partners for Zion

A veteran two-way star in the backcourt? Check. A cerebral passer to set up thunderous dunks? Check. A deadeye shooter to punish double teams? Check. A smooth scorer to help relieve the pressure? Check. A skilled and underrated rim protector? Check. The New Orleans Pelicans have surrounded Zion Williamson with the pieces that should help him flourish in Year 1.

Micah Adams

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Biggest X-factors in the West

Talent is as evenly distributed across the Western Conference as it has been in years. With a number of teams holding a legitimate chance to win the conference, these are the five players that could take their team to the next level with a big season.

Kyle Irving

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2019-20 Rookie Survey: Zion & Ja receive most votes

The 2019 Draft class picks favorites for Kia Rookie of the Year, best defender and more.

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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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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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Best of the 2019 NBA Rookie Photo Shoot

The majority of the NBA's top draft picks gathered in New Jersey for the annual NBA Rookie Photo Shoot. Take a look at some of the best photos as the league's future stars donned their team's uniforms for the first time.

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Fact or Fiction for Zion's rookie season

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

NBA.com Staff

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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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Gordon wants to face LaVine, Zion in dunk contest

Orlando Magic forward Aaron Gordon hinted that a rematch of the classic 2016 Slam Dunk Contest could be on the cards in Chicago next year.

Benyam Kidane

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Zion and NBA 2K agree to multiyear partnership

The 19-year old rookie sensation joins a list of elite NBA players to have previously represented NBA 2K.

Yash Matange

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Zion wants to play for the Pelicans his entire career

In an interview with Complex, the 19-year old sensation also said that the ceiling for the Pelicans this season could be a championship.

Yash Matange

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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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Zion delivers hope and promise to New Orleans

Zion Williamson breathes new life into a franchise left at the altar not once, but twice by franchise saviours. In a city where Chris Paul and Anthony Davis once came up short, Williamson now has the chance to take New Orleans to new heights.

Gilbert McGregor

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Division Rankings: Can anyone catch up with Rockets?

It's been a busy offseason for the Southwest Division, but not much has changed up top heading into the season — the Rockets lead the way, with the Spurs, Mavericks and Pelicans fighting for a spot in the playoffs while the Grizzlies continue to rebuild.

Scott Rafferty

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Zion signs with Jordan Brand

The No. 1 pick of the 2019 NBA Draft Zion Williamson has signed with Jordan Brand, per his official Instagram account

Kyle Irving

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Inside Josh Hart and Meyers Leonard's Fortnite obsession

New Orleans Pelicans guard Josh Hart and Miami Heat big man Meyers Leonard might just be the two biggest Fortnite fans in the NBA.

Benyam Kidane

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Wolves, Grizzlies advance to championship game

The Memphis Grizzlies will meet the Minnesota Timberwolves in the Las Vegas Summer League championship game after thrilling semi-final victories.

Benyam Kidane

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What to watch: Vegas Summer League Semis

Four teams remain as the No. 8 Grizzlies take on the No. 4 Pelicans to begin the day, followed by the No. 7 Nets and the No. 3 Timberwolves.

Gilbert McGregor

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Las Vegas Summer League Day 9 Recap

Nickeil Alexander-Walker continued his strong play, scoring 34 points to punch the New Orleans Pelicans' ticket to the semifinals of the Las Vegas Summer League Playoffs.

Scott Rafferty

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What to Watch: Vegas Summer League Quarterfinals

With a slate of four high-level games, there are a number of teams – and individuals – to keep an eye on. We've got you covered with all you need to know ahead of the quarterfinals.

Gilbert McGregor

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Vegas recap: Landale scores 23 points in Bucks win

The NBA Summer League action continued on Day 6 in Las Vegas with plenty of highlights. We've got you covered with a full recap of the day.

Benyam Kidane

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Who will challenge Zion Williamson for ROY?

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

NBA.com Staff

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Vegas Summer League Day 4 recap

The NBA Summer League action continued on Day 4 in Las Vegas with plenty of highlights. We've got you covered with a full recap of the day.

Benyam Kidane

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Zion (knee) to miss remainder of Summer League

The team today issued a statement announcing that the No. 1 overall pick would not appear in any more Summer League games after suffering a bruised knee in the opener.

Gilbert McGregor

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Vegas Summer League Day 1 recap

Zion Williamson and RJ Barrett's debut was the main event but there was plenty of other action with 10 games at Day 1 of the Vegas Summer League

Kyle Irving

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Earthquake suspends Pelicans-Knicks

During the game, a 7.1 magnitude earthquake occurred in Ridgecrest, California — just 140 miles from Las Vegas.

Alexis Mansanarez

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Pelicans' draft pick headed to NBL

The New Orleans Pelicans selected Marcos "Didi" Louzada Silva with the No. 35 pick of the 2019 NBA Draft. ESPN's Jonathan Givony reported Louzada is headed to the NBL's Next Stars program

Kyle Irving

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Las Vegas Summer League Day 1 preview

The highlight of the first day is Zion Williamson versus RJ Barrett in their debuts, but what else is on tap for Day 1 of the Las Vegas Summer League?

Kyle Irving

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Zion vs. RJ headlines Summer League opener

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

NBA.com Staff

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Report: Redick agrees to two-year deal with Pelicans

Philadelphia 76ers shooting guard JJ Redick has reportedly agreed to a two-year, $26.5 million deal with the New Orleans Pelicans.

Benyam Kidane

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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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Who will be the next Pascal Siakam?

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

NBA.com Staff

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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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Pels Griffin raves about Williamson's character

After selecting Zion Williamson with the No. 1 overall pick in the 2019 NBA Draft, Griffin beamed when speaking of what truly made Williamson special, including his personality, family and team-first attitude.

Gilbert McGregor

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Major takeaways from a busy draft night

After the first three picks went according to plan, madness broke out starting with the fourth overall pick that began with a draft-day blockbuster between the New Orleans Pelicans and Atlanta Hawks. Here's a look into the biggest storylines surrounding an action-packed first round.

Micah Adams

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Recapping the 2019 NBA Draft

It was an action-packed night at Barclays Center, beginning with Zion Williamson selection with the #1 pick. Catch up on all the picks, trades and best moments from the 2019 NBA Draft here.

NBA.com Staff

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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: 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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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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Report: Anthony Davis still wants trade despite Pelicans winning No. 1 pick in the draft

With the Pelicans securing the No.1 pick in the upcoming draft, will that be enough to convince Anthony Davis to stay?

Benyam Kidane

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

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

Carlan Gay

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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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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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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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How Wednesday's results impact East playoff picture

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

Gilbert McGregor

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Thursday's action: Ingles ties career-high in win over Suns

There were 12 game on deck today, headlined by the Miami Heat hosting the Boston Celtics. Catch up on all the day's scores and highlights from each game.

NBA.com Staff

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Monday's action: Clippers edge Grizzlies

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

NBA.com Staff

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Friday's action: Manu's jersey retirement

A big day in the NBA on Friday with an eight-game slate that includes Manu Ginobili's jersey retirement in San Antonio, the final meeting between Dwyane Wade and Dirk Nowitzki, and a Western Conference showdown between the Houston Rockets and Denver Nuggets.

NBA.com Staff

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Trae Young leads Hawks over Pelicans with 33 points and 12 assists

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

NBA.com Staff

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Monday's action: LeBron triple-double leads Lakers past Kings

There are eight games to look forward to on Monday, including the Warriors looking to bounce back as they host the Pistons. Follow along for updated scores and highlights.

NBA.com Staff

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Thursday's action: Blazers beat Mavs

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

NBA.com Staff

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

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

Scott Rafferty

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Tuesday's live NBA action

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

NBA.com Staff

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Sunday's action: Mills, Spurs win eighth game in a row

There are eight games on a busy Saturday night in the NBA, headlined by the Thunder hosting the Warriors. Follow along for updated scores and highlights.

NBA.com Staff

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Saturday's action: Harden scores 41 in win over Suns

Catch up on all the days scores and top highlights, headlined by big performances from MVP contenders James Harden and Giannis Antetokounmpo.

NBA.com Staff

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Julius Randle drops career-high 45 in loss to Blazers

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

Yash Matange

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Three reasons why this year's Trail Blazers are different

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

Kyle Irving

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Wednesday's NBA scores and highlights

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

NBA.com Staff

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Monday's action: Booker scores 37 points as Suns stun Warriors

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

NBA.com Staff

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Four takeaways from the Raptors' blowout win over the Pelicans

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

Scott Rafferty

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Wednesday's action: Booker scores 41, Suns win 3rd straight

With 10 games on the NBA schedule today, there are plenty of big storylines to follow. Follow along here for all your live scores and highlights from the day!

NBA.com Staff

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Pelicans pull off huge fourth quarter rally to beat Jazz

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

NBA.com Staff

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Sunday's NBA scores and highlights

There are seven games of NBA action with some of the top teams and players on display, highlighted by a matchup between the Warriors and 76ers.

NBA.com Staff

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Saturday's NBA scores and highlights

There are seven games of NBA action with some of the top teams and players on display, highlighted by a matchup between two of the best players in the game today – LeBron James and Giannis Antetokounmpo

NBA.com Staff

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West Playoff Race: Lakers and Spurs pick up key wins

The Los Angeles Lakers keep their playoff hopes alive, with a much-needed 123-117 win over the New Orleans Pelicans.

B Kidane and Yas...

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LeBron confident in Lakers group: 'We like where we are'

While the Lakers remain in 11th place in the Western Conference standings, LeBron James is taking an optimistic outlook for their run home.

Benyam Kidane

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Thursday's action: Luka leads Mavs past Pacers

With 11 games on the NBA slate today, we had plenty of NBA action on deck. Catch up on all the scores and highlights from the day's games, right here!

NBA.com Staff

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Thursday TV Preview: Lakers host the Pelicans in must-win game

India has two NBA games set to be broadcasted on Thursday. Game 1 has the Celtics, on the second night of a back-to-back, against the Blazers while Game 2 is a must-win for the Lakers as they host the Pelicans.

Yash Matange

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