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Running Diary from Wednesday's action

The NBA season continued on Wednesday with nine games. Scroll below for the final scores, news updates, stats and highlights from each game.

NBA.com Staff

Hawks earn win while honouring MLK

Hosting a game on Martin Luther King Jr. Day is nothing new to the Hawks but this holiday in particular had a little more meaning behind it, as they debuted their new MLK City Edition uniforms and court. With Dr. King's initials scripted proudly across Atlanta's uniforms, Trae Young and the Hawks were able to hold off the Timberwolves and scrap out a win on Dr. King's birthday.

Kyle Irving

Running diary from NBA on MLK Day

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

NBA.com Staff

Cloth Talk: A tribute fit for a King

Welcome to a special edition of NBA.com's Cloth Talk, where Gilbert McGregor and Kyle Irving delve into all things style in the NBA. As the league prepares to honour the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. on MLK Day, we use this edition to take an even closer look at the special way his hometown Hawks will pay tribute to him throughout the season as they debut their MLK "City Edition" uniforms, as well as why the Memphis Grizzlies always play at home on MLK Day.

Kyle Irving

Running diary from Saturday's action

With six games of NBA action on Saturday, there were plenty of storylines to follow up on. Keep up with all of it with the final scores, highlights, and the top fantasy performers.

NBA.com Staff

Running diary from Friday's action

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

NBA.com Staff

Running diary from Wednesday's action

With seven games on Wednesday, there was no shortage of stars in action, headlined by big performances from Kevin Durant, LeBron James, Giannis Antetokoumpo and Damian Lillard.

NBA.com Staff

NBA postpones game between Hawks and Suns

The National Basketball Association game scheduled for tonight between the Atlanta Hawks and Phoenix Suns at Phoenix Suns Arena has been postponed in accordance with the league’s Health and Safety Protocols.

Official Release

Who would you rather have: Booker or Young?

Two members of our NBA.com Staff present their case to the jury ahead of the first meeting between the Atlanta Hawks and Phoenix Suns this season.

Benyam Kidane

Running diary from Monday's action

The NBA season continued with seven game on Monday. We've got you covered with all the scores, news, stats, highlights and top fantasy performers from the night.

NBA.com Staff

LaMelo a 'rare' talent, Hornets coach says

James Borrego also called Ball a "special player" after the Hornets rookie became the youngest person to post a triple-double in NBA history.

Stats Perform News

Running diary from Saturday's action

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

NBA.com Staff

Ball makes NBA history with 1st career triple-double

En route to his first career triple-double - 22 points, 12 rebounds, and 11 assists - in the Hornets' 113-105 win over the Atlanta Hawks, rookie LaMelo Ball, at 19 years and 140 days, became the youngest-ever to record a triple-double.

Yash Matange

Running Diary from Wednesday's action

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

NBA.com Staff

Optimal viewing plan for 11-game slate

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

Kyle Irving

Running diary from Monday's games

The 2020-21 NBA season continued with an action-packed nine-game slate this Monday. Two surprise teams in the East went head-to-head in Cavaliers-Magic, the Raptors and Celtics competed in a playoff rematch and Luka Doncic broke multiple records in a win vs. Rockets, and Stephen Curry sparks the Warriors to a big win.

Running diary from Saturday's action

Just six days on the second day of the New Year but plenty of action to look back on and we got you covered with the final scores, biggest stats, news updates, highlights, and fantasy lines.

NBA.com Staff

Highlights from Friday's star studded lineup

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

NBA.com Staff

Optimal viewing plan for New Year's Day

To celebrate the end of 2020 and the start of 2021, there are 10 NBA games to look forward to on New Year's Day. Here's the full schedule accompanied by the biggest storylines and the optimal viewing plan to get you ready for the action.

Scott Rafferty

Running diary from Wednesday's games

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

NBA.com Staff

Running diary from Monday's exciting action

The NBA season rolled on with a five-game slate on Monday. We've got you covered with a recap of all the scores, stats, news, highlights and the best fantasy performers of the day.

NBA.com Staff

Trae Young, Grayson Allen beefing on Twitter over alleged tripping incident

Grayson Allen's reputation as a serial tripper has followed him to the NBA. It's the latest run-in between the Grizzlies guard and Trae Young, who have a history.

Joe Rivera

Power Rankings: Did the Nets pass the Lakers?

One week into the 2020-21 NBA season and we've already seen plenty of movement in our weekly Power Rankings. With a couple surprise undefeated and winless teams and a dominant showing from top dogs like the Nets and Clippers, this week's rankings already look completely different than the week prior.

Kyle Irving

Luka Doncic-Trae Young draft trade, revisited: How Mavericks, Hawks both wound up with franchise players

Luka Doncic and Trae Young were traded for each other on NBA Draft night in 2018. It looked like the Mavericks were the clear winner for a while, but it's too early to tell whether the Hawks were true losers.

Billy Heyen

Recap of Wednesday's 12-game slate

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

NBA.com Staff

Trae Young gets physical with Grayson Allen in Hawks-Grizzlies preseason finale

Trae Young gave Grayson Allen an extra shove after fouling him. Atlanta and Memphis will meet again on Dec. 26.

Billy Heyen

Biggest storylines from Day 7 of preseason

The stars were out in force on day 7 of preseason action, with Steph Curry, James Harden, Trae Young and Ja Morant all in action.

Kane Pitman

Carter's best moments with the Raptors

Vince Carter changed the culture of basketball in Canada forever. Re-live and remember some of his greatest moments donning a Toronto Raptors uniform.

Kyle Irving

Biggest takeaways from Day 1 of preseason

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

Benyam Kidane

Ranking the best City Edition uniforms

In the third installment of NBA.com's Cloth Talk, Gilbert McGregor and Kyle Irving each establish their top five rankings for the best "City Edition" jerseys to be worn by teams during the 2020-21 season. Complete with roll-out videos for some of the new uniforms and the matching courts teams will play on while rocking their new threads, these "City Edition" jerseys did not disappoint.

Gilbert McGregor

Teams unveil new looks for 2020-21

While the Atlanta Hawks, Charlotte Hornets and Toronto Raptors have each undergone complete makeovers, teams like the Brooklyn Nets, Golden State Warriors and Los Angeles Lakers have re-introduced classics to throw things back to a different era. Find each of the officially-unveiled looks below.

Gilbert McGregor

Best under-the-radar free agency moves

While the big name signings in free agency stole the headlines, we examine the best under-the-radar moves that have the potential to put their teams over the top.

Benyam Kidane

What Hawks' free agent swoop of Bogdan Bogdanovic means

Atlanta has created an elite shooting team, but a logjam at center and questionable defensive instincts mean further deals are likely necessary.

Dan Bernstein

Report: Kings decline to match Hawks' offer for Bogdan

The Atlanta Hawks had reportedly signed the Serbian guard to a 4-year $72 million offer sheet, one that the Sacramento Kings have reportedly decided to decline just a few hours short of the 48-hour deadline.

Yash Matange

Who's had the best offseason?

There has been plenty of movement so far in a wild offseason, so we asked our NBA.com staff to pick which team has won the offseason.

NBA.com Staff

Fast facts on DeAndre' Bembry

Bembry is reported to be joining Toronto after spending the first four seasons of his NBA career with the Atlanta Hawks, with whom he showed plenty of promise. Learn more on how he got to that point.

Gilbert McGregor

New-look Hawks look to end playoff drought

With new uniforms and several new players in the fold, things are much different in Atlanta for the 2020-21 season. Can the new-look Hawks end a three-year postseason drought?

Gilbert McGregor

Report: Bogdanovic signs offer sheet with Hawks

With Bogdanovic being a restricted free agent this offseason, the Kings now have 48 hours to match the offer sheet. If they don't, Bogdanovic will join the Hawks.

Scott Rafferty

Gallinari to sign 3-year deal with Hawks

The Atlanta Hawks have added a solid veteran presence in free agency, reportedly agreeing to a three-year, $61.5 million deal with Danilo Gallinari.

Benyam Kidane

NBA Free Agency 2020: Setting the market

A flurry of deals came through on night one of NBA free agency 2020, but who set the market and what trends have dictated the value of certain players?

Kane Pitman

Best point guards in free agency

It's a list headlined by Fred VanVleet and includes veterans like Goran Dragic and Mike Conley.

Scott Rafferty

NBA teams with brightest futures: Thunder, Mavericks, Pelicans among risers ahead of draft

A combination of talented players already in tow and future draft picks make this group of teams most likely to break through for a deep playoff run from 2022 onward.

Dan Bernstein

NBA trade rumors: Jrue Holiday reportedly a target for Hawks' No. 6 pick

Jrue Holiday is a hot topic in NBA trade rumors as the NBA Draft approaches, with one suggestion that the Hawks could acquire Holiday for their No. 6 pick to pair with Trae Young.

Billy Heyen

NBA Draft rumors: Timberwolves seeking second lottery pick, could trade Jarrett Culver to Hawks

Having both the first and sixth picks in this year's draft could be enough to bring a big-three-forming player to Minneapolis.

Billy Heyen

Free agent destinations for Dragic

The second-best point guard available in the free agent class, Dragic should receive a lot of interest around the league if he doesn't re-sign with the Heat. Which teams make the most sense for the one-time All-Star?

Scott Rafferty

Players across U.S. casting votes for election

Last month, the NBPA announced that 90 percent of eligible voters in the NBA had been registered to vote. Now, they're exercising their right to vote in the days leading up to the election.

Scott Rafferty

Cloth Talk: Who's getting new uniforms this year?

Welcome to the first edition of NBA.com's Cloth Talk, where Gilbert McGregor and Kyle Irving delve into all things style in the NBA. Inspired by uniform reveals from the Atlanta Hawks, Charlotte Hornets and Toronto Raptors this offseason, the experts break down uniform designations before diving into analysis of the teams' respective new looks.

Gilbert McGregor

Hawks' Pierce spends day as election worker

Pierce, one of the leading voices among the Hawks organization, worked all day at the Hawks' home arena in an effort to contribute in making voting easier.

Yash Matange

The NBA's championship legacy gatekeeper

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

Kyle Irving

Atlanta Hawks' new City Edition uniforms to honor Martin Luther King Jr.

The Atlanta Hawks' unveiled their City Edition uniforms for the 2020-21 NBA season. The jerseys feature 'MLK' on the front to honor Martin Luther King Jr., and their sales will go toward charity.

Billy Heyen

Vince Carter wins Sportsmanship Award

Carter received 143 of 266 first-place votes and 2,520 total points in balloting of NBA players.

Official Release

Vince Carter wins Sportsmanship Award

Carter received 143 of 266 first-place votes and 2,520 total points in balloting of NBA players.

Official Release

Who is representing each team during the Draft Lottery?

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

Kyle Irving

#ThankYouVince

Need to get your Vinsanity fix? We've got you covered with a special site created for the sole purpose of honouring the legendary career of Vince Carter. Check it out for free wallpapers from award-winning artists, rare vintage video clips, an interactive timeline featuring his biggest moments and much more!

NBA.com Staff

Why Trae Young's switch to Klutch Sports shouldn't fuel more silly Lakers rumors

Young's move to Klutch Sports isn't about Rich Paul, LeBron James or Anthony Davis.

Jordan Greer

Canada Day spotlight: Steve Nash

From Chris Paul to Trae Young, Steve Nash has a tremendous influence on the NBA's current generation of point guards.

Scott Rafferty

Raptors to Carter: 'Thank you for a lifetime of memories'

Over a remarkable 22-year career, Carter played alongside 261 teammates and squared off against a whopping 1,668 players. It's no surprise then that players, coaches and teams were quick to congratulate the NBA legend following his retirement announcement.

Scott Rafferty

A standing ovation for Vince Carter

No player in the history of the game played as many seasons as Vince Carter who announced his retirement on Thursday. A rim-rattling, sky-walking, game-changing pioneer who ushered in a new era of Raptors basketball, Carter will forever be remembered as an iconic figure in the growth of the sport in Canada.

NBA.com Staff

The numbers behind Vinsanity's stint in Toronto

We busted out the calculator to crunch some numbers you might not know about Vince Carter's time with the Raptors. From his sheer popularity to his wildly underrated clutch play, here's a closer look at Vinsanity's remarkable Raptors run.

Micah Adams

The five chapters of Carter's legendary career

Take a trip down memory lane of Vince Carter's Hall of Fame worthy career.

Scott Rafferty

Carter feels 'unbelievable' fixing issue with Raps fans

Vince Carter would've played his last game in Toronto on April 10, 2020 if the season had not been halted.

Carlan Gay

What is your favourite moment of Carter's career?

Is it his dunk over Frederic Weis, his 50 point performance against the 76ers in the 2001 playoffs or something else?

NBA.com Staff

What did Carter mean to basketball in Canada?

We asked basketball journalists from around the country what they thought about Vince Carter and his impact on the game in Canada.

NBA.com Staff

What's next for Trae Young?

After making his first All-Star game and putting up elite numbers this season, Trae Young must now take the next step and turn those performances into wins for the Atlanta Hawks.

Benyam Kidane

Young celebrates Vince's 'mind blowing' career

Trae Young's tweet comes on the heels of Adrian Wojnarowski's report that the NBA season is expected to resume with 22 of the league's 30 teams, the Atlanta Hawks being one of the teams not included.

Scott Rafferty

Carter at peace if NBA career is over

"Who knows how the season ends and navigates," the NBA legend said on Winging It With Vince Carter. "But regardless, I'm one with either result or either way this ends up."

Scott Rafferty

Year of the Most Improved Player

There are typically two or three players in consideration from Most Improved Player, but there's more than usual this season. From shockingly quick developments over the year to breakout players to first time All-Stars, take a look at some names to consider for the award.

Kyle Irving

NBA coaches form commitee on racial injustice

The committee will present solutions for coaches, players and teams to engage in social issues in every NBA city following widespread civil unrest following last week's death of George Floyd.

NBA.com Staff

Teammate trivia: Vince Carter

In a career spanning an NBA-record 22 seasons, Vince Carter has played alongside 261 teammates. Can you name the top 20? Here's a hint: none of the players pictured here are among the top 20.

Cavs x Hawks match 3PT record in 2016 playoffs

The Cleveland Cavaliers and Atlanta Hawks weren't shy letting it fly from deep as both teams combined for 37 made threes in Game 3 of their second-round matchup in the 2016 playoffs.

Benyam Kidane

Most exciting draft prospects

The deadline for early entrants for the 2020 draft passed over the weekend which means it's time to turn our attention to the next generation of NBA stars. Our writers offered up their picks for who they're most excited for.

NBA.com Staff

NBA taking smallest step toward getting players back on court

The league reportedly is giving teams the go-ahead to open facilities for individual workouts, provided stay-at-home orders are lifted or adjusted.

Tom Gatto

NBA stars react to WNBA draft

With the eyes of the basketball world locked on the 2020 WNBA draft, NBA stars took to social media to support the newest women joining the professional ranks.

NBA.com Staff

Recapping HORSE Quarterfinals

Chauncey Billups, Mike Conley Jr., Zach LaVine and Allie Quigley advance to the semi-finals of the NBA HORSE Challenge after picking up wins in the first round. Catch up on all the results and highlights here!

NBA.com Staff

Chris Paul, Trae Young already play HORSE in real NBA games

The guards have a habit of hitting ridiculous shots.

Dan Bernstein

HORSE Challenge begins tonight (7 ET, TSN2)

Eight NBA and WNBA players and legends are set to participate in a single-elimination shooting competition beginning on Sunday, April 12. State Farm will donate more than $200,000 on behalf of the participants to charities focused on coronavirus response efforts. This donation builds on the more than $74 million that has been contributed by the NBA Family to date to support coronavirus relief efforts through its NBA Together campaign.

Staff Picks: Who wins HORSE Challenge?

Trae Young? Chris Paul? Allie Quigley? Our NBA.com Staff gives their picks ahead of the first round.

NBA.com Staff

Get ready for the NBA HORSE Challenge

Who are the favourites? Will the Old School or New School prevail? Can ambidexterity be an advantage? We've got everything you need to know ahead of the first round of the NBA HORSE Challenge.

Gilbert McGregor

NBA 2k Tournament: Quarter finals scores

Quarter final action has been completed, with only four NBA stars remaining in the NBA 2k Players Tournament.

NBA.com Staff

Favourites for HORSE Challenge

Thunder guard Chris Paul, WNBA legend Tamika Catchings and NBA legends Paul Pierce and Chauncey Billups are among the players hoping to upset Young.

Scott Rafferty

2K Tournament Quarter-Finals preview

There were a handful of upsets, a couple close games, a ton of trash talk, some inexcusable blowouts and some good back-and-forth conversations among the NBA stars in the first round of the NBA 2K Players Tournament. What should the Quarter-Finals have in store for us?

Kyle Irving

Ranking the best duos in five years

While there are already a number of marquee duos in the NBA today, there are equally as many duos destined for greatness in the near future. Which young tandem will be the best five years from now?

Kyle Irving

Takeaways: First round of NBA 2K tourney

From Patrick Beverley's elite trash talk to embarrassingly bad blowouts to an advanced analytical breakdown of team selection (not really), take a look at some of the biggest takeaways from a fun first weekend of the NBA 2K Players Tournament.

Gilbert McGregor

Who will win the NBA 2K Players Tournament?

The NBA 2K Players Tournament is ready to kick off on Friday, April 3 and the first round matchups are set. Has Kevin Durant's time off this season boosted his 2K skills? Will Tik Tok be the downfall of players not gaming enough? Is all of Devin Booker's video game live streaming about to pay off? Should Hassan Whiteside unplug his mic so he doesn't have to listen to Patrick Beverley's trash talk?

Kyle Irving

OTD: Young's OT buzzer-beater lifts Hawks

Young's improbable buzzer-beater on March 31, 2019 was yet another big play to add to the highlight reel of his rookie season.

Gilbert McGregor

OTD: 62,046 watch Bulls-Hawks

With Michael Jordan and the Bulls come to Atlanta, a record crowd poured into the Georgia Dome to witness Chicago pull off an 89-74 win over the Hawks.

Kane Pitman

NBA Mock Draft 2020: Who will Warriors take with No. 1 pick?

The race for the No. 1 pick in the 2020 NBA Draft remains open, and there's plenty of fluctuation to be had within the first round.

Chris Stone

On this date: Bosh sinks Hawks with game-winner

Bosh's clutch jumper kept the Raptors on pace in a playoff race that would ultimately come down to the final games of the season.

Gilbert McGregor

Trae Young looks like every bored kid in the U.S. right now

The Hawks star is struggling to occupy his time while stuck inside.

Dan Bernstein

Jefferson compares Carter to Curry

"What Steph did to the 3pt line you did to dunking," Jefferson wrote about Carter on Instagram. "You pushed every athlete to see what they could do. Spinning opposite way, arm in the rim, and you made the dunk contest cool again."

Scott Rafferty

Carter on his career: 'If this is it, it's all good'

Carter had plenty to talk about following Atlanta's loss to New York on Wednesday, from his time with the Hawks, how he wants to be remembered, his next step in life and the potential for a comeback.

Gilbert McGregor

Did Vince Carter play his final NBA game? Future Hall of Famer reflects on potentially 'weird' end to career

Vince Carter has enjoyed an NBA career spanning four decades, but it could have come to a premature end due to the league's suspension.

John Skilbeck

Follow live: Wednesday's action

A six game slate is headlined by two potential first round playoff matchups in the Western Conference, while Zion Williamson and the New Orleans Pelicans attempt to keep their playoff hopes alive.

NBA.com Staff

Monday's scores: Hawks outlast Hornets in 2OT thriller

The Hawks held their nerve down the stretch to edge the Hornets in double-overtime, while the Nuggets held off the Giannis-less Bucks at home and the Raptors brought the Jazz's five-game win streak to an end. Catch up on all the action, right here!

NBA.com Staff

Saturday's scores: Curry-less Warriors edge 76ers

Six Warriors scored in double figures as they beat a 76ers squad without Ben Simmons and Joel Embiid at home, snapping a 10-game home losing streak.

NBA.com Staff

Friday's scores: LeVert's triple-double gives Nets big win

Plenty of action went down on a busy 10-game slate on Friday. Catch up on all the results, right here!

NBA.com Staff

Predicting the top 10 players in five years

Who will be the NBA's top players five years from now? Will it be Zion or Luka? Will Giannis Antetokounmpo still reign supreme? What about Jayson Tatum, Trae Young or Ja Morant? We gazed into the crystal ball to see which of those stars will become the next faces of the NBA.

Kyle Irving

Predicting the top 10 players in five years

Who will be the NBA's top players five years from now? Will it be Zion or Luka? Will Giannis Antetokounmpo still reign supreme? What about Jayson Tatum, Trae Young or Ja Morant? We gazed into the crystal ball to see which of those stars will become the next faces of the NBA.

Kyle Irving

Monday's scores: McCollum drops 41 PTS vs. Magic

CJ McCollum filled it up for the Blazers, while the Pacers and Heat extended their win streaks. Catch up on all the results below!

NBA.com Staff

Saturday's scores

Trae Young dropped 25 points as Atlanta handled Portland and T.J Warren poured in 30 in a Pacers road win over the Cavs in a busy night around the NBA.

NBA.com Staff

Friday's action: Clutch D-Rose snaps Pistons losing streak

Friday night's full slate of 10 games did not disappoint as Aaron Gordon recorded his first career triple-double, Zion Williamson made history, the Clippers earned a statement win and a clutch Derrick Rose helped snap the Pistons losing streak.

NBA.com Staff

Embiid hits career-high in win over Hawks

With Ben Simmons sidelined with a back injury, Joel Embiid carried the 76ers to a 129-112 win over the Hawks to improve to 27-2 at home this season.

Benyam Kidane

Monday's scores: Clippers flex muscles vs. Grizzlies

The full-strength Clippers cruised to a 27-point win over the Grizzlies, while James Harden's 37-point night led the Rockets to their fourth-straight win. Catch up on all the day's scores, stats and highlights!

NBA.com Staff

Simmons (back) to undergo further testing; out vs. Hawks

Through 54 games this season, Simmons is averaging 16.7 points, 7.8 rebounds, 8.2 assists and a league-leading 2.1 steals per game.

Benyam Kidane

Mark Cuban blasts NBA officials after odd call in Mavericks game

The Dallas owner named names after a crucial sequence went against his team.

Tom Gatto

Saturday's scores: Kings stun Clippers in LA

Sunday's action included the Clippers dropping their third straight game and the fourth of their last five as the Kings stunned them at the Staples Center.

NBA.com Staff

League Pass: Can Trae go for 50 again?

Luka Doncic and Trae Young will be associated with one another throughout their entire careers after being swapped on draft night in 2018. The two young stars have managed to live up to the hype thus far, but unfortunately, we won't get to see them go head-to-head during their breakout season. Doncic is listed as OUT for this contest, but can Young still wow the crowd and go for 50 again?

Kyle Irving

Young drops career-high 50 in Hawks' win

A huge fourth quarter for Atlanta has helped them to a come-from-behind win over Miami behind 50 points for Trae Young.

Kane Pitman

Thursday's scores: Kings beat Grizzlies behind Barnes' 32

The NBA regular season returned and so did the dominant Milwaukee Bucks, as Giannis Antetokounmpo tallied 33 points and 16 rebounds in a win over Detroit, while James Harden had 29 as Houston downed Golden State.

Kane Pitman

Gordon talks favourite Carter dunk and more

Highflyer Aaron Gordon talked about what he has in store for the Saturday Night showcase, his favourite Vince Carter dunk and hints at a potential surprise entry into the Slam Dunk Contest.

Kyle Irving

Wednesday's scores: Pacers snap 6-game skid vs. Bucks

One of the biggest games of Wednesday's 11-game slate went down in Indiana where the Pacers snapped a 6-game losing streak by defeating a Bucks squad without Giannis Antetokounmpo.

NBA.com Staff

Monday's scores: Nuggets come back from 23 down vs. Spurs

In Monday's slate of nine games, the Nuggets come from 23 down to hand the Spurs their fifth straight loss while earlier, Spencer Dinwiddie drains a game-winner in Indiana.

NBA.com Staff

Trae joins LeBron, KD in NBA history

Trae Young exploded for 48 points and 13 assists to lead the Hawks to a double-overtime win over the Knicks. With this outburst, he surpassed Michael Jordan in the NBA history books while joining the likes of LeBron James and Kevin Durant.

Kyle Irving

Sunday's scores: Lillard leads Blazers past Heat

We had seven games around the Association on Sunday, headlined by the Jazz's thrilling win over the Rockets and the Blazers' victory over the new-look Miami Heat. Catch up on all the action, right here!

NBA.com Staff

Celtics' Marcus Smart somehow avoids hitting young cancer patient while diving for loose ball

Marcus Smart making a hustle play is not an unusual occurrence at a Celtics game. What he did Friday night was incredible, though, even by Smart standards.

Jordan Greer

Friday's scores: Beal nails game-winner vs. Mavericks

Friday's eight-game slate was headlined by the 76ers and the Jazz snapping their losing streaks while Bradley Beal nailed the game-winner vs. Mavericks.

NBA.com Staff

Clint Capela, Robert Covington dealt in sprawling four-team trade

The four-team trade sent center Clint Capela from the Rockets to the Hawks and forward Robert Covington from the Timberwolves to the Rockets.

Dan Bernstein

Report: Rockets trade Capela to Hawks, acquire Covington

With the trade deadline on the horizon, the Houston Rockets have reportedly made a major move, sending Capela to the Hawks and acquiring swingman Robert Covington in a four-team deal.

Benyam Kidane

Marc Gasol injury update: Center likely held out through All-Star Break due to hamstring tightness

Gasol previously injured the same hamstring on Dec. 18 against the Detroit Pistons.

Jace Mallory

Do Raptors make sense for Capela?

According to ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski, the Rockets are "actively discussing" trade scenarios involving Capela ahead of the trade deadline. Which teams make sense for the 25-year-old?

Scott Rafferty

Tatum stays hot, Cs win 4th straight

Without Kemba Walker and Marcus Smart, the Celtics extended their win streak thanks to the efforts of their 21-year-old first-time All-Star, who continued his recent scoring surge.

Gilbert McGregor

Recap of Monday's 10-game slate

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

NBA.com Staff

Raptors tie franchise record

In defeating the Bulls on Sunday, the Raptors recorded their 12th-straight victory. They're now one win away from breaking the franchise record.

Scott Rafferty

Kyrie and Trae leave early with injury

Kyrie Irving and Trae Young have been two of the hottest guards in the NBA over the last fortnight. Both left their respective games early with injury today.

Kane Pitman

Thursday's scores: Clutch Jokic gives Nuggets the win

Nikola Jokic comes up clutch as the Nuggets hold off the Jazz's furious fourth comeback to win in Denver.

NBA.com Staff

Carter passes Dirk for 3rd on all-time games played list

Carter's 22 seasons in the NBA are the most played by any player. Earlier, in June 2019, he announced that this would be his final season.

Yash Matange

Trae dishes 18 assists in Hawks win

Named as an All-Star starter last week, Trae Young has been on a tear. On this night, he put up another monster line as the Hawks downed the 76ers.

Kane Pitman

Lowry not being All-Star is 'unfathomable'

Lowry is averaging 19.8 points, 7.4 rebounds and 4.6 assists on a Raptors team that currently has the second-best record in the Eastern Conference. He's looking to make his sixth straight All-Star appearance.

Scott Rafferty

Nine thoughts: Raptors beat Hawks in an eventful contest

A Kobe Bryant tribute. A Vince Carter tribute. Kyle Lowry makes franchise history and the Raptors win their eighth-consecutive game. This was much more than just your typical regular season contest.

Kyle Irving

Kyle Lowry passes José Calderón for Toronto Raptors franchise assist record

Lowry had 11 assists in Tuesday's game against the Atlanta Hawks.

Jace Mallory

Recap: Tuesday's 8-game slate

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

NBA.com Staff

Preview: Raptors go for 8th straight

It's the second time these two teams have met in the past 10 days, with the first meeting being a wild one. Can the Raptors make it eight straight? Or will Trae Young put forth yet another big performance to lead the Hawks?

Gilbert McGregor

Young was Gianna Bryant's favourite player to watch

Gianna Bryant was among those killed in a tragic helicopter crash over the weekend. A promising basketball player herself, she told Atlanta Hawks point guard Trae Young earlier this season that he was her favourite player to watch.

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Vince pays tribute to Kobe

The friendship between Carter and Bryant dated back to their teenage years and lasted through their respective NBA careers and beyond.

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Raptors starting five sheds the 'constant shuffle'

Just last week, head coach Nick Nurse suggested the Raptors starting lineup would be on 'constant shuffle' for the remainder of the season. As the team puts their seven-game win streak on the line against the Hawks on Tuesday, it appears their solution to the starting lineup question is a familiar one.

Kyle Irving

Trae Young wears Kobe number to start game

The second year guard trained with Kobe Bryant prior to the start of the season. He began Sunday's game wearing a No. 8 jersey instead of his typical No. 11.

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Recap Wednesday'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.

NBA.com Staff

Highlights from an action-packed MLK Day

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

Carlan Gay

Powell catches fire in comeback win over Hawks

It wasn't pretty, but thanks to a huge fourth quarter from Norman Powell, the Raptors came back to defeat the Hawks on Martin Luther King Jr. Day. Here are some takeaways from the game.

Scott Rafferty

Nurse: Starters will 'be on constant shuffle'

The Raptors lineup has finally returned to full strength, leaving some difficult decisions as to what to do with the team's starting lineup moving forward. Head coach Nick Nurse touched on his thought process on the matter ahead of their win over the Hawks on Monday.

Kyle Irving

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

Saturday'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!

NBA.com Staff

Hawks record 1st win in San Antonio since 1997

In Vince Carter's final game in San Antonio, the Hawks beat the Spurs in San Antonio for the first time since the 1996-97 season.

Yash Matange

What Jeff Teague trade means for Hawks, Timberwolves, Lakers

There is plenty to unpack from Thursday's trade between Atlanta and Minnesota.

Dan Bernstein

NBA trade rumors: Hawks out on Andre Drummond deal but could target Thunder's Steven Adams

The Hawks are "no longer engaging" with the Pistons on a deal for the two-time All-Star, according to Yahoo Sports' Chris Haynes.

Jordan Greer

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

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

NBA.com Staff

How much should winning matter in All-Star debate?

Trae Young and Devin Booker are putting up crazy offensive numbers for teams with losing records. Kyle Lowry and Chris Paul aren't as prolific, but are leading teams squarely in the playoff picture. How much should winning ultimately matter when picking the All-Star team?

Micah Adams

Ultra-efficient Kyrie shines in first game back

Kyrie Irving was ultra-efficient in his 20 minutes, shooting 10-of-11 from the field in the 108-86 win over the Atlanta Hawks.

Benyam Kidane

Kyrie returns vs. Hawks

Irving has been sidelined since Nov. 16 with a right shoulder impingement. Prior to the injury, he was averaging career-highs of 28.5 points, 7.2 assists and 5.4 rebounds per game.

Scott Rafferty

Friday'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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What has and hasn't changed in second fan vote returns

Pascal Siakam remains in the top-three in Eastern Conference frontcourt voting despite having missed 11 straight games due to injury. However, he and Kyle Lowry are no longer the only Raptors on the fan vote returns.

Scott Rafferty

Harden drops 41-point triple-double in win vs. Hawks

Harden was locked in a back-and-forth battle with Trae Young, who poured in a 42-point triple-double of his own for the Hawks.

Benyam Kidane

Wednesday'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!

NBA.com Staff

Trade destinations for Drummond

According to ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski, the Pistons have talked to several teams about trading Andre Drummond ahead of this season's trade deadline. Which teams make the most sense for the two-time All-Star?

Scott Rafferty

Jokic scores career-high 47 in win over Hawks

Nikola Jokic has received some extreme criticism so far this season despite leading the Nuggets to one of the best records in the NBA. He did his part in trying to silence some critics against the Hawks, going for a career-high 47 points in a win.

Kyle Irving

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

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

NBA.com Staff

Saturday'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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Young's 41-point outburst leads Hawks over Pacers

Young went off for 30 points (9-12 FG) in the first half and then pulled off some game-sealing clutch plays to ensure the Hawks come out victorious.

Yash Matange

Vince Carter makes history vs. Pacers

All Vince Carter had to do was take the floor in the Hawks game against the Pacers to write a new page in the NBA history books. The 42-year-old veteran became the first player in NBA history to play in four separate decades after appearing against Indiana in his first game of 2020.

Kyle Irving

Friday's scores and highlights

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

NBA.com Staff

NBA trade rumors: Pistons discussing Andre Drummond deal with Hawks, other suitors

There is an "increasing belief" among NBA teams that Pistons center Andre Drummond will be moved before the Feb. 6 trade deadline.

Jordan Greer

Will Trae Young make the All-Star team?

The second-year guard for the Atlanta Hawks is putting up gaudy offensive numbers. How he stacks up with an NBA legend in his prime might make you think differently about whether or not he should make the All-Star team.

Leandro Fernández

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

Which teams should trade for Dedmon?

Dedmon has confirmed that he would like to be traded from the Kings. Which teams make the most sense for the 30-year-old centre?

Scott Rafferty

#WeirdNBA – Unexpected players lead upsets

The Atlanta Hawks stunned the Magic in Orlando without Trae Young and the Washington Wizards pulled off an upset over the Miami Heat without Bradley Beal. With their biggest stars out, who were the unsung heroes that stepped up to earn unpredictable victories?

Kyle Irving

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

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

NBA.com Staff

Saturday's scores: Suns snap 8-game skid

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

NBA.com Staff

How long is Trae Young out? Injury timeline, return date, latest updates on Hawks guard

Here's everything we know about Trae Young's injury and the latest news on when he may return to the court.

Tom Gatto

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

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

NBA.com Staff

Trae Young to miss Bulls game with right ankle sprain

Young had also sprained his right ankle once earlier this season which forced him to miss one game.

Yash Matange

Recap of Monday's 11-game slate

With no games on Christmas Eve, there was 11 games of NBA action packed into this Monday night slate. Catch up on all the results, stats and highlights below.

NBA.com Staff

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

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

NBA.com Staff

Dinwiddie adds to All-Star case

The Nets are now 12-6 this season in games Spencer Dinwiddie has started at point guard. His averages in those games? 26.1 points, 7.2 assists and 3.2 rebounds.

Scott Rafferty

Thursday's scores: Utah Jazz win 4th straight

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

NBA.com Staff

Tuesday's scores: Clippers cruise past the Suns

Tuesday'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.

NBA.com Staff

Barrett scores career-high 27 PTS in win over Hawks

RJ Barrett joins Jamal Murray, Andrew Wiggins, Kelly Olynyk and Dillon Brooks as the only Canadians with multiple 25+ point games in their rookie season.

Benyam Kidane

After the 98 draft, Carter proved he was more than just a dunker

Carter was defined by his ability to jump through the roof, but showed he had much more in his arsenal throughout his NBA career.

Kyle Irving

LeBron and AD lead Lakers to 7th-straight win

LeBron James and Anthony Davis combined for 59 points as the Los Angeles Lakers secured their seventh win in a row, beating the Atlanta Hawks 101-96

Benyam Kidane

Recap of Sunday'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.

NBA.com Staff

Friday's scores: Knicks stun Kings in Sacramento

Lot of familiar things happened on Friday'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.

NBA.com Staff

Friday's NBA League Pass guide

Will James Harden break 50 points again for the fifth time this season? Can the Pacers continue their strong play? What will Most Improved Player of the Year candidate Devonte' Graham have in store for us tonight?

Kyle Irving

Wednesday'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 tonight's games.

NBA.com Staff

Carter becomes 5th player ever to play 1500 games

Carter joins Robert Parish (1,611 games), Kareem Abdul-Jabbar (1,560), Dirk Nowitzki (1,522) and John Stockton (1,504) as the only players to reach the mark.

Benyam Kidane

Tuesday's scores: Heat dominate OT to beat Hawks

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

NBA.com Staff

Sunday'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

Recap Wednesday'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

Five candidates who could leapfrog Ja Morant in Rookie of the Year race

Grizzlies guard Ja Morant is listed as "week-to-week" while dealing with the residual effects of a hard fall.

Dan Bernstein

Recap of Monday's NBA action

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

NBA.com Staff

Harden erupts for 60 points in three quarters

James Harden was unstoppable against the Hawks, scoring 60 points in just three quarters of action in the Rockets' 158-111 win.

Benyam Kidane

Rockets' Mike D'Antoni explains why he pulled James Harden on cusp of career high

James Harden piled up 60 points in just 31 minutes, finishing two points shy of setting a new career high before Mike D'Antoni pulled his star for the fourth quarter.

Dejan Kalinic

James Harden and five other players we could see going after Kobe's 81

James Harden put up 60 in three quarters Saturday night, but he isn't the only one who could conceivably test Kobe Bryant's modern scoring mark.

Tom Gatto

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

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

NBA.com Staff

Young ties career-high with 49 points, but Hawks fall in OT to Pacers

Trae Young's full offensive arsenal was on display in Indianapolis as he poured in an equal career-high 49 points, but the Pacers were able to get the win in overtime.

Kane Pitman

A full recap from Friday'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

When will teams debut new uniforms?

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

Wednesday'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

Monday's games: Dinwiddie's game-winner gives Nets' 4th straight win

An action packed Monday 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

Siakam shines in comeback win over Hawks

Siakam scored 22 of his 34 points in the second half to lead the Raptors in a comeback win over the Hawks. Toronto also got 25 points out of Fred VanVleet and 20 points out of Norman Powell.

Scott Rafferty

Saturday'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 Saturday

NBA.com Staff

Siakam leads Raptors to big comeback win in Atlanta

The 25-year-old topped 30 points for the sixth time this season.

Rudi Schuller

Raptors hold off Hawks for 11th win of the season

The Raptors made it three straight wins on Saturday night as they used a big second half to earn a victory over the Atlanta Hawks at State Farm Arena. If you missed any of the action, check below for live score updates, stats, highlights and news from throughout the night.

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