How Nets big win impacts East playoff picture, Raptors

The Nets reclaimed the East's sixth seed with over the Pistons on Monday night. Brooklyn's win that could mean much more in the grand scheme of the playoff race as potentially intriguing first-round matchups loom.

Clippers blow out Celtics, win fifth straight game

The Clippers had seven players in double figures and shot 61.6% from the field on a special night for Lou Williams.

Nets win fourth-straight, move into 6th seed

With six games on deck Monday night, we've got you covered with scores, highlights and the biggest storylines from the action.

NBA Power Rankings: Rockets, Celtics making moves

The Houston Rockets and Boston Celtics made the biggest jumps this week with the LA Clippers and San Antonio Spurs awaiting their chance to enter the top-10.

Saturday's action: Giannis dominates in Bucks win

There were six NBA games on Saturday, headlined by the Los Angeles Lakers taking on the Boston Celtics. Here are the scores and highlights from each game.

Kyrie Irving dominates in win over Lakers

The Boston Celtics' West Coast trip continues to give life to the franchise as they record their third straight win and add further woe to the Los Angeles Lakers season.

LeBron and Kyrie: How time changes our views

Has this season changed the overall legacy for either James or Irving? How many championships should they have won as teammates? Who wins another NBA title first?

Celtics' West trip pivotal for playoff push

A successful four-game trip in California looks to be exactly what the Celtics needed to right the ship in a season of ups and downs.

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!

Three takeaways from Celtics' dominant win over Warriors

The Celtics handed the Warriors their worst home loss of the Steve Kerr era on Tuesday night, blowing out Golden State by a final score of 128-95. Here's what we learned from Boston's big win.

Hayward, Celtics blowout Warriors by 33

Entering the game having lost five of their last six, the visiting Boston Celtics, led by Gordon Hayward, handed the champs their worst loss in the Steve Kerr era.

Gordon Hayward breaks out in a big way for Celtics vs. Warriors

The Celtics forward ended his post-All-Star funk with a huge effort against the two-time defending NBA champs.

Tuesday's action: Towns leads T'Wolves over Thunder

With six games on the NBA schedule today, there's plenty of superstars in action, headlined by the Toronto Raptors vs Houston Rockets, followed by the Boston Celtics vs Golden State Warriors. Follow along here for all your live scores and highlights from the day!

Durant says Celtics will 'be fine once playoffs start'

The Boston Celtics have lost five of their past six games, but Kevin Durant says the playoffs will be a different story of the Kyrie Irving's squad.

Celtics vs. Warriors: Time, TV channel, how to live stream

The best of the West returns home after a less-than-Warrior-like road trip to host the struggling Celtics and Kyrie Irving.

League Pass team of the week

Orlando looks to continue to make its playoff push as it takes the floor three times in the upcoming week.

Payton: Westbrook 'has the same mentality as I did'

The one-time champ and former Defensive Player of the Year sat down with NBA.com to talk about the ways in which the game has changed, how he would fit in today's game and the players that approach the game with a similar mentality to his.

Charles Barkley says Celtics on same path as 1994 Suns: 'You can’t just show up for the playoffs'

A lot of stuff has kept this Celtics team from reaching its potential — much as a lot of stuff kept Charles Barkley and the Suns from returning to the NBA Finals 25 years ago.

Payton: Westbrook 'has the same mentality as I did'

The one-time champ and former Defensive Player of the Year sat down with NBA.com to talk about the ways in which the game has changed, how he would fit in today's game and the players that approach the game with a similar mentality to his.

Harden scores 42, Rockets hold off Celtics

The Houston Rockets held off the Boston Celtics' fourth quarter comeback to grab the 115-104 win on the road, behind 42 points from James Harden.

Sunday's action: Clippers helped playoff chances

With eight games on the NBA slate, we've got plenty of NBA action with playoff implications. Follow along here for all your live scores and top highlights right here.

Friday's action: Kemba leads Hornets to big win

There were seven games of NBA action on Friday with some of the top teams and players on display, highlighted by a matchup between two of the best players in the game today.

Power Rankings: Who is the new team on top?

The Milwaukee Bucks have retained the No. 1 spot on this week's rankings but the top-10 didn't change much. In a special edition of our weekly power rankings, what are the biggest games remaining in the 2018-19 season?

Will Raptors finish 1st in the East?

With just over 20 games remaining in the regular season, the Raptors trail the Bucks by 1.5 games in the standings. Can they make up ground in time?

League Pass team of the week: Rockets

The Rockets' four-game schedule highlights a busy week of NBA action.

Wednesday's action: Luka leads Mavs past Pacers

With 11 games on the NBA slate today, we've got plenty of NBA action on deck. Keep up with all the scores and highlights throughout the night, right here!

Lillard, Blazers hand Celtics fourth straight loss

The Portland Trail Blazers extend their winning streak to five games behind 33 points from Damian Lillard.

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!

4 takeaways from Raptors' dominant home win over Celtics

The Raptors' second quarter run blew this game open, but it was their defence that won them the game tonight. They held Kyrie Irving to his second-lowest scoring total this season en route to a 23-point blowout win

Gervin: 'Nothing but praises' for Harden

NBA.com recently sat down with The Iceman to chat about the way he views the evolution of the game, James Harden's record-breaking season and Giannis Antetokounmpo's potential to become one of the NBA's best player.

Celtics continue to struggle defensively without Baynes

In the nine games Baynes has missed with a right foot contusion, Boston is a bottom 10 defence in the league.

Stalling Celtics have made many changes but minimal progress

At a time it was expected to ascend, Boston is struggling in a much-improved Eastern Conference.

Raptors top Celtics, even the season series

The Raptors used an 18-0 run in the second quarter to blow this game open and ultimately decide the outcome in tonight's win.

Celtics vs. Raptors: Time, TV channel, how to live stream

The streaking Raptors defend their home arena as the Celtics look to finally find their form with just six weeks left in the regular season.

Can the Raps even up the season series vs. the C's?

The Raptors have a chance at splitting the season series with the Celtics on Tuesday at SBA.

The Raptors can't stop Kyrie Irving

In the last two meetings between the Celtics and Raptors, Kyrie Irving scored or assisted on 25 of Boston's 28 made shots in the fourth quarter or overtime. No matter what Toronto has tried, they simply have not been able to stop Kyrie Irving.

Four trends worthy of your attention

Also included: Brook Lopez's rim protection and Marcus Smart's greatly improved 3-point shooting.

How remaining schedules impact playoff races

Extra road games, brutal back-to-backs or simply playing more playoff teams down the stretch of the season might make all the difference for teams vying for a higher seed and others pushing to make the playoffs entirely.

Kyrie: 'I still don't see anybody beating us in seven games'

Despite a 126-116 loss to the Chicago Bulls, Kyrie Irving maintains the Celtics are still a team you don't want to see in the post-season.

Saturday's action: Russell scores 40, Nets edge Hornets

A full slate of 12 games is highlighted by a rematch of one of the best games this season – Warriors vs. Rockets

Giannis' 30 points leads Bucks past Celtics

The Bucks' dominance continues – they held off a hot fourth quarter from Kyrie Irving to defeat the Celtics 98-97

Thursday's action: Blazers beat Nets

After a three-day hiatus, the NBA was back in full force. There was six games of action and some of the league's top teams on display. We had you covered with highlights, box scores and more

Celtics vs. Bucks: Time, TV channel, how to watch online

The Celtics and Bucks will return to action to kick off the second half of the NBA season on Thursday night (8 p.m. ET, TNT).

What to watch post-All-Star break

With All-Star Weekend in the rearview mirror, we can now focus on the final stretch of the regular season. Take a look at four things to watch for leading up to the 2019 NBA Playoffs.

Decoding Anthony Davis' awkward, head-scratching All-Star Media Day

Anthony Davis took the convoluted and disjointed situation around last month’s botched trade request and his 2020 free agency and managed to make it a whole lot cloudier.

Wednesday's action: Bucks snap Pacers' streak

We've got 11 games on deck on Wednesday, headlined by an Eastern Conference showdown between the Pacers and Bucks. Follow along here for all your box scores, play-by-play and top highlights.

Kyrie-less Celtics topple Sixers

Boston's roller coaster season took another upwards turn on Tuesday as they traveled into Philadelphia and continued their regular season dominance over the 76ers.

Joel Embiid will probably get fined after saying the referees 'f—ing suck'

76ers big man Joel Embiid let his feelings known after the game Tuesday night.

Boston blame game: Who is most responsible for Celtics' lack of joy, consistency?

There’s plenty of blame to go around in Boston's locker room for what has been a difficult season. Let’s see how much of that blame each Celtics entity should get.

Tuesday's action: Young leads Hawks over Lakers

We've got five games on deck on Tuesday, headlined by an Eastern Conference showdown between the 76ers and Celtics. Follow along here for all your box scores, play-by-play and top highlights.

Celtics' Morris: Season 'hasn't been fun for a long time'

After the Celtics blew a 28-point lead to the Clippers on Saturday, Marcus Morris spoke to the media about the Celtics' struggles, playing like individuals and how the team is not having fun

Kyrie's improvement in one play

Kyrie Irving is known for his scoring, but he's made significant strides as a passer this season. One possession in Boston's recent game against the Lakers showed why it makes him a much scarier player.

Best odds to win the Finals post-deadline?

With the passing of the NBA Trade Deadline, who does Las Vegas have as the favourites to win the NBA Finals?

NBA trade deadline of anger: Move by Knicks, non-move by Lakers leave trail of resentment

The Knicks, the Celtics, the Lakers, the Pelicans, Kyrie Irving, Jayson Tatum, Kevin Durant, Anthony Davis, Lonzo Ball, Rich Paul — more than any trade deadline in league history, this left a bunch of NBA-types very angry.

Sunday's action: Bagley drops career high in win over Suns

We've got five games on deck on Monday, headlined by LeBron James and the Lakers visiting Ben Simmons and the Philadelphia 76ers. Follow along here for all your box scores, play-by-play and top highlights.

Clippers set franchise record in thriller

The Clippers trailed by as much as 28 points in Boston on their way to completing the largest comeback in franchise history.

Saturday's action: Kemba scores 37 in win

There was plenty of NBA action on Saturday and we had you covered with highlights, scores and more from each game.

5 takeaways from the Lakers' road win over the Celtics

Rajon Rondo knocked down the game-winner as time expired to lead the Lakers to a huge road win over his former team

Lakers vs. Celtics: Time, TV channel, how to live stream

Two teams squarely in the mix to make some noise at Thursday's trade deadline meet for the latest iteration of this historical rivalry. Here's how to watch live on TV and stream online.

The NBA's most valuable franchises in 2019

Forbes released their annual list of NBA franchise values, and the New York Knicks top the list.

Anunoby, SGA headline World Team for Rising Stars Challenge

The Rising Stars Challenge will be held on Friday, Feb. 16 at Spectrum Center in Charlotte, North Carolina.

Do Patriots have greatest sports dynasty ever? SN writers agree to disagree

Sporting News' writers debate which major sports team has the greatest dynasty of all time. Can the Patriots make that claim once and for all?

Tuesday's action: Harris' game-winner

Tuesday night's slate features eight games and a number of storylines to follow. Follow along throughout the night for box scores and the best highlights from each game.

League Pass team of the Week

The Boston Celtics, who have won nine of their last 10 games, look to continue rolling as they take the floor three times this week.

Brad Stevens must guide Celtics through off-court drama, whether he likes it or not

Before this season, Celtics coach Brad Stevens was blessed with overachieving players and low expectations. But controversy is now weighing on Boston, and Stevens must keep his team together through the tough times.

Kyrie helps Celtics snap Thunder's win streak

The Boston Celtics won their fourth game in a row, beating the Oklahoma City Thunder 134-129 at TD Garden.

NBA trade rumors: Pelicans ready for teardown; Anthony Davis trying to scare off Celtics?

The future of Anthony Davis has gotten most of the attention coming out of New Orleans. But for teams not realistically in the Davis sweepstakes, there is plenty of interest in what else is going on with the Pelicans.

Irving well-received at MSG in Celtics win

Kyrie Irving's future with the Celtics beyond this year is unclear and Madison Square Garden welcomed him with open arms in Boston's victory over the Knicks.

Friday's action: Nuggets defeat Rockets

Friday's five game slate included some marquee matchups like Kyrie Irving at the Garden and two of the best teams in the West going head to head.

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Wednesday's action: Towns hits game-winner in OT

With eight games around the NBA on Wednesday, catch up here on all the scores, highlights and top performers of the night.

NBA and Headspace promote mental wellness

The NBA and Headspace announced a free one-month membership available for fans in Canada to encourage discussion about mental wellness.

NBA trade rumors: Why Celtics face early disadvantage in chase for Anthony Davis

The Pelicans won't be shipping Anthony Davis up to Boston — not yet.

Monday's action: Celtics get past Nets

Monday's slate features five games, a number of must-see match ups and major storylines. Follow along below for scores, highlights and stats from throughout the way.

Power Rankings: Where did the Raptors land?

The Warriors perfect week kept them atop the rankings while teams inside the top-10 shuffled around. The Jazz and Nets continue to make a case to slide into a top-10 spot

Celtics-Warriors matchup provides all NBA Finals intrigue we've been missing

For basketball fans who have been starved for a decent matchup in the NBA Finals, Saturday night's battle between the Celtics and Warriors was very promising.

Takeaways from Warriors' win in Boston

The Warriors are riding an NBA-best 10-game win streak, including nine consecutive wins on the road after tonight's win over the Celtics

Saturdays recap: McCollum stars for Blazers

We have just five games but no shortage of action on this NBA Saturday night. We have you covered with box scores and all the best highlights from today's games.

Will the Celtics continue to challenge the Warriors?

The Celtics are 3-3 against the Warriors in their last six meetings. They ride a 10-game home win streak going into Saturday's game while the Warriors have won eight straight on the road.

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

Fan voting has closed for the 2019 NBA All-Star Game and the starters will be announced Thursday, Jan. 23. With the announcement of the reserves one week away, which of these players will get their first bid?

Wednesday's action: Griffin drops 37 points on Pelicans

Wednesday's slate of action features 10 games and plenty of must-see action. For the best from throughout the night, follow along below.

Irving stuffs the stat sheet in win vs. Heat

Kyrie Irving stuffed the stat sheet for Boston, putting in a strong performance on both ends of the floor to lead the Celtics to a 107-99 win over the Miami Heat.

MLK Day Recap: Klay catches fire, Embiid dominates

With 11 games around the Association today, catch up on all the scores highlights and top performers from each game.

Power Rankings: Who took the top spot?

The Raptors' 2-1 week wasn't enough to keep the top spot, but they didn't fall very far.

Irving puts on a show in Celtics comeback win

The Boston Celtics make it three wins in a row after pulling off a 113-105 comeback win over the Atlanta Hawks.

Saturday's action: Hield stuns Pistons at the buzzer

Saturday's busy slate featured 10 games with a number of marquee matchups. If you missed any of the action, we've got you covered with all the scores, stats and top highlights from the day.

Irving's monster game leads Celtics to win

Irving is the first Celtic since Larry Bird in 1989-90 to have multiple 35-point, 10-assist games in a season

Friday's roundup: Lillard scores 24 in win vs. Pelicans

With seven games of NBA action we had you covered with box scores, play-by-plays and all the best highlights from around the association

LeBron James may have just helped Kyrie Irving, Celtics solve their leadership problem

The leadership gap has been the overarching problem for Boston all season, the inability to bridge the agendas of last year’s young stars with this year’s veterans. A simple call from Kyrie Irving to LeBron James may have fixed that problem.

Can Raptors figure out how to stop Kyrie?

If the Toronto Raptors want to reach the NBA Finals, they'll need to figure out some way to slow down Kyrie Irving. If the last two meetings are any indication, they have a lot of work to do on that front.

NBA trade rumors: Latest news on Pelicans' forward search, Celtics' deadline strategy

The Pelicans are willing to move their first-round pick for immediate help, but the Celtics are showing patience ahead of the February trade deadline.

Kyrie called LeBron to 'apologise' and discuss leadership

Kyrie Irving is finding out first-hand just how tough leading a team to the NBA Finals can be.

Wednesday's action: Jazz win fifth straight

There is eight games of NBA action on tap for Wednesday's slate and we have you covered with scores and highlights for all of it!

5 takeaways from Raptors' hard-fought loss vs. Celtics

The Raptors had the Celtics against the ropes in a thriller that came down to the final minutes of the game

Raptors' second-half rally comes up short

While Leonard scored a game-high 33 points on 10-for-19 shooting, Irving finished the night with 27 points and a career-high 18 assists as he took over down the stretch.

Which rookie compares favourably to a 5-time All-Star?

It's a comparison that has been made before and one the rookie has come to embrace, with him going so far as saying that he has modeled his game after the All-Star big man.

Game Preview: Raptors vs Celtics

This will mark the third matchup between the Raptors and Celtics this season. Toronto won the first, but Kyrie Irving led Boston to an overtime win in the second with a season-high 43 points.

Can the Raptors slow down Kyrie?

Kyrie Irving put on a clinic in the fourth quarter and overtime back in November when the Raptors and Celtics last squared off. Is there anything the Raptors can do to slow him down when they meet on Wednesday?

Celts or Raptors: Who wins a 7-game series?

Who would win in a seven game series if the Toronto Raptors and Boston Celtics were to play today?

Nets hold off Celtics despite career-night from Tatum

Jayson Tatum's career-high 34 points wasn't enough as the Nets held off the Celtics' fourth quarter comeback

Monday's action: Davis' monster game leads Pelicans over Clippers

There was six games of NBA action and we had you covered with highlights and more!

League Pass Team of the Week: Pacers

The Pacers' four-game schedule highlights a week full of action that will air exclusively on NBA League Pass.

PUMA releasing Player Exclusives, Danny Green debut coming soon

PUMA Basketball made a big splash this offseason signing multiple stars to shoe deals. This week you'll see players like Danny Green, DeAndre Ayton and Terry Rozier debuting new Player Exclusives

Celtics' chemistry, Lakers' defense and more: Eight things we got wrong about 2018-19 season

Let's take a look back at some of our early projections and predictions to see just how terribly wrong we were — us, you, the collective wisdom of NBA observers in general — about what would happen this year.

Saturday's action: Towns sets new career-high in win over Pelicans

There are plenty of storylines to follow throughout today's eight-game slate. Check below for must-see highlights, scores and updates.

Wade helps Heat hault Celtics' second half push in win

The Celtics went on a 21-3 run in the third quarter but the Heat held on to win

Thursday's action: a pair of Western Conference battles

A smaller slate of four games but still plenty of talent on display!

Morris, Brown lead Celtics past Pacers

The Boston Celtics made it four wins in a row as they comfortably took care of business against the Indiana Pacers at home.

Wednesday's scores and highlights: Anthony Davis does it all in win

With 10 games of NBA action and some of the best teams on display, we have you covered on a one-stop-shop with everything that goes on in the Association on Wednesday.

Expert picks: All-Star starters in the East

All-Star voting began on Christmas Day. Our NBA.com experts weigh in on who they would pick for starters in the Eastern Conference.

Saturday's NBA action: Blazers end Harden's streak of 40 point games

There were eight NBA games on Saturday, with some of the league's top teams and talent on display. Catch up on all the action here.

Celtics' depth too much for the Mavericks

Jaylen Brown led the way with 21 points as the Celtics fought off the Mavericks, 114- 93.

Friday's action: Knicks hold on to beat Lakers at STAPLES

Follow along here for all the biggest storylines, highlights and performers from Friday's 10-game slate in the NBA.

Who deserves the All-Star start more, Irving or Lowry?

With NBA All-Star voting opening on Christmas Day, discussions begin on who should start for their respective conferences. Should Kyle Lowry or Kyrie Irving represent a starting guard spot for the East?

Using blind resumes to choose All-Star starters

All-Star voting can be difficult, so we're removing the names of leading candidates and comparing their statistics to figure out who is most worthy of starting.

Hayward's 35 points lead Celtics past Wolves

Gordon Hayward shot a scorching 14-for-18 from the field, fueling the Boston Celtics down the stretch in their 115-102 win over the Minnesota Timberwolves.

Wednesday's NBA Action: George, OKC roar home to beat Lakers

Catch up on all the biggest highlights and stories from a night full of NBA action.

Most memorable moments of 2018

To celebrate the New Year, we're taking a look back at some of the more memorable moments to happen in 2018.

The best of the best in 2018

The 2018 NBA calendar year did not disappoint, providing plenty of headlines, massive performances, trade rumours, off-court drama and more. Relive the best of the year, here!

Aldridge (32 PTS) leads Spurs past Celtics

The San Antonio Spurs piled on the points in the third to take control and secure the 120-111 win.

Which new team took over the top spot?

Did the Toronto Raptors rise or fall in this week's rankings after a 2-1 week?

What happened last night in the NBA?

Seven games in the NBA to close out the 2018 calendar. Spurs host the Celtics and the Suns look to upset the Warriors.

Saturday's action: Kyrie leads Celtics comeback

Saturday's nine game slate features plenty of action across the league. Check back for updates throughout the night.

Harden drops 45 in an MVP-worthy performance

The reigning MVP continues to carry Houston as he scored 45 points in the win over the Celtics. Over his last eight games, Harden is averaging over 40 points per game and reminding the whole basketball world that nobody should sleep on the Rockets.

Recapping Thursday's action

Five games on the slate Thursday with all of them delivering drama and masterful performances.

Four takeaways: Kyrie's takeover pushes Boston past Philly

Kyrie Irving put in a superhuman performance against the Philadelphia 76ers, with 40 points, knocking down the big shots in the clutch.

Celtics vs. Rockets: Time, TV channel, how to watch online

The Boston Celtics head to Houston to take on the Rockets on Thursday. Here's when, where and how to watch this matchup.

Kyrie Irving can mask Celtics' flaws, but he'll need help eventually

Kyrie Irving knows who he is, and he knows his role on the Celtics. Nearly halfway through the season, he just needs the rest of his teammates to figure that out, too.

76ers vs. Celtics results: Score, highlights from Boston's overtime win

Celtics star Kyrie Irving scored a game-high 40 points in Boston's Christmas Day win over the 76ers.

Xmas Day scores and highlights

With five blockbuster games on deck for Christmas Day, there's plenty of NBA action to keep you entertained!

NBA Christmas games 2018: Full schedule, tipoff times, how to watch

The NBA's annual Christmas Day tradition continues with a full slate of five games, including a primetime Western Conference matchup between the Lakers and Warriors.

Christmas Countdown: Who's naughty and who's nice?

With no games on Christmas Eve, Santa's naughty and nice list is set in stone. Which NBA players will be swimming in presents and who will be left with coal?

Who plays on 2018-19 NBA Christmas Day?

NBA Christmas Day includes five matchups highlighted by LeBron James and the Lakers versus the Golden State Warriors

Legendary performances on Christmas Day

With the likes of LeBron James, Stephen Curry, Kevin Durant, James Harden and Giannis Antetokounmpo playing this Christmas, will any of them have a scoring performance big enough to get them in the top five?

Trends to watch in each Xmas game

Can the Knicks keep Giannis Antetokounmpo out of the paint? How will the Celtics defend Joel Embiid? Will LeBron James torch the Warriors from deep?

Sunday's scores and highlights

With 11 games of NBA action, look no further than here for the box score, play-by-play and more from each game around the Association.

Celtics defeat Hornets, bouncing back after curious team meetings

After a brutal home loss to the Bucks on Friday, the Celtics had two team meetings to talk through what's going on. They bounced back with a 119-103 home win versus the Hornets

Friday's NBA action: LeBron's triple-double helps Lakers snap skid

With 10 games of NBA action, look no further than here for the box score, play-by-play and more from each game around the Association.

Giannis scores 30, Bucks cruise past Celtics

Giannis Antetokounmpo put in a powerhouse performance against Boston, while Thon Maker drained 4-for-5 from beyond the arc.

Do the Raptors or Bucks have the edge for home court?

The Raptors are in first place in the Eastern Conference but that doesn't necessarily mean they have the inside track for home court. Here's a look at the most recent race for the 1 seed.

Wednesday's NBA action: Davis vs. Antetokounmpo and more

With 12 games of NBA action, look no further than here for the box score, play-by-play and more from each game around the Association

Devin Booker stays hot against Celtics

Devin Booker has a history of torching the Celtics and on Wednesday, it finally resulted in a win.

Who took the No. 1 spot?

The Denver Nuggets are back on top of the Western Conference, while the Golden State Warriors have re-discovered their offensive rhythm with Steph Curry back in the lineup.

Around the League: Saturday's top performers, storylines and highlights

Saturday's action was headlined by LeBron James and Lonzo Ball doing something we haven't seen in almost 40 years

Around the League: Friday's top performers, storylines and highlights

The Warriors put on a show in the fourth quarter, Denver and OKC played out a fiery affair and the Celtics win streak continues.

Around the League: Wednesday's top performers, storylines and highlights

The Indiana Pacers proved they're going to be a force deep into the season and two of the East's best point guards put on a dazzling display.

Around the NBA: Monday's top storylines, performers and highlights

LeBron defeats Wade to take their head-to-head series, the Warriors win in Draymond Green's return and the Celtics and Pacers continue to roll

Where did the Raptors fall? Who took their top spot?

The Warriors are rewarded for their perfect week, the Raptors slide down and the Mavericks and Celtics are on the move

Around the NBA: Saturday's top highlights, performers and storylines

Doncic leads a Mavericks comeback, the Celtics hand the Bulls their worst loss in franchise history and Dwyane Wade plays his 1000th career regular season game

Around the League: Thursday's top storylines, highlights and performers

Boston, Utah and Portland all picked up big wins on Thursday's three-game slate.

Irving, Baynes injured in Celtics win

Aron Baynes left the game in the first quarter, while Kyrie saw the doctor in the fourth quarter after he came out of the game.

Tatum on Celtics: 'We believed the hype too much'

The Boston Celtics are slowly turning things around after a slow start to the season.

Around the League: Saturday's top highlights, performers and storylines

The Detroit Pistons spoiled Steph Curry's return, while Gordon Hayward looked back to his best for the Celtics in their win over the Timberwolves.

Around the NBA: JJJ stars, Houston is back, Boston rallies

A hero was needed and a rookie delivered for the Grizzlies, while the Celtics and Rockets showed they're just fine.

When do the Raptors play on U.S national TV?

The Toronto Raptors will have 27 nationally televised games in the 2018-19 season.

Will Luka Doncic or Jayson Tatum be the better player in three years?

Luka Doncic and Jayson Tatum are widely considered to be two of the league's best up-and-coming players, but who will be better in three years?

Around the League: Monday's top highlights, storylines and performers

The Rockets dropped their 3rd straight game despite 54 and 13 from James Harden, the Pacers beat the Jazz in Utah by 33, while KD and Klay gave the Warriors' their straight win.

The Hornets are this week's team to watch on NBA League Pass

Charlotte's four-game homestand highlights a week of exciting action airing exclusively on NBA League Pass.

Around the NBA: Saturday's top highlights, performers and storylines

Thompson's game-winner and KD's 44 give Warriors another win, Sexton knocks off the Rockets and the Bucks close out a huge fourth quarter effort

The Kings are this week's must-watch team on League Pass

The exciting Kings take the floor four times during a week full of exciting matchups on NBA League Pass.

Around the League: Today's top highlights, storylines, performers

With 14 games on today, catch up on all the action around the NBA.

Around the League: Wednesday's top highlights, performers and storylines

Two of the most dominant big men battled it out in Philly, Toronto stayed atop the East thanks to Kyle Lowry and Kemba Walker continued his hot streak.

Around the NBA: Monday's top highlights and storylines

Kemba Walker explodes to be the Celtics, the Clippers win their fifth straight and the Bucks beat the Nuggets in another close one

Lowry critical of himself after Celtics loss

Kyle Lowry finished with 14 points on 3-for-12 shooting in Toronto's overtime loss to Boston on Friday.

Why the Celtics shouldn't bring Hayward off the bench

Celtics' forward Gordon Hayward stated he'd do 'whatever he can to help us win' even if it means coming off the bench.

Around the NBA: Saturday night's top moments and highlights

Kemba Walker piled on the points with a franchise-record 60 points in a loss to Philly, while the Lakers and Warriors both came up short on the road.

Celtics' win over Raptors could be major 'building block' for Boston

The Celtics entered the year with such high expectations, but were just 8-6 to start the year, including a disastrous 1-4 road trip that rendered those expectations hollow.

What if Gordon Hayward never left Utah?

Could the Jazz be a real title contender? Would Donovan Mitchell still be on track for stardom?

Five takeaways from Celtics thrilling OT win over Raptors

Kyrie Irving was incredible, posting 43 points and 11 assists as the Celtics down the Raptors in overtime on Friday.

What's wrong with Celtics' offense? NBA coaches, scouts weigh in

Sporting News checked in with NBA scouts and assistant coaches to get their views on how to fix Boston’s offense, then dove into the numbers to see how it all might work. Here's what we found.

Around the NBA: Kyrie leads Celtics, Sixers perfection, AD's blitz

Kyrie Irving was at his unstoppable best against the Raptors, Philadelphia kept their home record in tact and Anthony Davis exploded against the Knicks.

Raptors drop third straight as Irving's 43 sinks Toronto in OT

It was a nail-biter on Friday night for the Raptors and despite Kawhi Leonard's 31 points and 15 rebounds, they suffered their third straight loss.

Kyrie was 'pretty peaceful' during 43-point performance against Raptors

Kyrie Irving said the zone he was in on Friday night was "pretty peaceful" as he exploded for 43 points in a win over the Raptors.

Kyrie Irving (43 points) leads Celtics over Raptors in OT

Kawhi Leonard did all he could for the Raptors, scoring 31 points, pulling down 15 rebounds and dishing out four assists

Game preview: Raptors vs. Celtics

The Raptors try to snap a two-game skid while the Celtics look to continue to build momentum after an underwhelming start to the season.

Tonight's FanDuel NBA DFS picks: Lineup advice, sleepers for Friday, Nov. 16

Get your FanDuel cash lineup ready for Friday's NBA DFS contests with injury updates and key sleepers to target tonight.

NBA news and highlights: Lakers stay hot, Magic play spoiler and Mavs dominate

The Lakers earned their fourth-straight win while the Mavericks earned a 50-point win over the Jazz.

Leonard: 'I don't really know the offence in and out yet so with that we have potential'

The Raptors are off to a great start despite Kawhi Leonard not fully knowing the offence.

76ers are must watch on League Pass this week

The new-look Philadelphia 76ers will be appointment viewing this week as they welcome in All-Star Jimmy Butler following this weekend's blockbuster trade.

Around the League: Sunday's top highlights, performers and storylines

Harden goes for 40, the Bucks get another impressive road win and the Lakers win their third straight

With Terry Rozier trade rumors swirling, which teams could pursue Celtics guard?

Multiple NBA teams are reportedly monitoring the status of Celtics guard Terry Rozier. Who could be willing to make a trade with Boston?

Friday's top highlights, performers and storylines

Gordon Hayward made his return to Utah, Nikola Jokic put together a monster double-double and Joel Embiid had another masterpiece.

Fan returns ball from Jamal Murray's career night

The league fined Kyrie Irving $25,000 for throwing the ball into the stands.

Around the League: Thursday's top highlights, performers and storylines

The OKC Thunder extended their winning streak to 7 while the Bucks blew out the Warriors by 23 points at Oracle.

Report: Suns aggressively pursuing Rozier

After lighting it up during the 2018 playoffs, Terry Rozier has several teams keeping their eye on his situation in Boston. None more so than Phoenix.

League Pass Game of the Night: Celtics vs Suns

Can Devin Booker and the Suns extend the Celtics' losing streak to three?

What to watch for on League Pass this week

The up-and-coming Nuggets' four games headline a week full of exciting games on NBA League Pass.

Jamal Murray was 'tired' ahead of Canadian record 48-point game

Jamal Murray looked like he was well-rested for his record-setting game on Monday night, but he actually wasn't.

Murray scores career-high 48 points, ties Canadian record

Jamal Murray scored 19 points in the fourth quarter to secure the win for the Nuggets.

Murray's last second shot at 50 gets Irving and Celtics heated

Jamal Murray put on a spectacular performance on Monday night, but the Canadian broke one of basketball's unwritten rules and Kyrie Irving was none too pleased.

Around the League: Monday's top highlights, performers and storylines

Catch up on all the day's NBA action, right here!

WATCH: Oladipo nails clutch three-pointer to beat Celtics

With 3.4 seconds on the clock, Victor Oladipo came up clutch to grab the W for the Pacers.

NBA Power Rankings: Bucks, Warriors start strong; Lakers, Rockets stumble early

It’s early still, but soon we’ll have a decent enough sample size to say some definitive things about players and teams around the league. Who jumped out to a fast start in Sporting News' NBA Power Rankings?

Around the League: Saturday's top highlights, performers and storylines

Joel Embiid vs. Andre Drummond, Victor Oladipo's game-winner, Trae Young's big night and more

Around the League: Thursday's top highlights, performers and storylines

From the Celtics knocking off the Bucks to De'Aaron Fox's career night and everything in between.

Celtics hit a franchise-record 24 threes in win over Bucks

The Boston Celtics hit a franchise-record 24 threes in a win over the Milwaukee Bucks

Bucks vs. Celtics: Time, TV channel, how to watch online

The 5-2 Celtics take on the 7-0 Bucks at the TD Garden on Thursday.

Around the League: Tuesday's top highlights, performers and storylines

Kyrie Irving put in his best performance of the season, OKC found a new gear against the Clippers and the Rockets' offensive headaches continue.

Around the League: Saturday's top highlights, performers and storylines

The Bucks remain undefeated while the Pelicans and Pistons took their first loss and the Lakers fell short against the Spurs again

NBA weekly schedule: Where to Watch presented by PRO•LINE

From Monday, Oct. 22nd to Sunday, Oct. 28 there are 17 nationally televised games on either TSN, SN1, or NBA TV Canada