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Raptors Siakam showing signs of breaking out of his slump

Let's face it, Pascal Siakam's best effort still came in another tough loss for the Raptors. But in a season that hasn't had many positives from the outset, Siakam's play on Wednesday night offered a glimmer of hope that he and the team can find their groove again. After a 32-point outburst, we dive deep into the positive signs the Raptors All-Star showed in Phoenix and how that might help Toronto going forward.

Carlan Gay

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Which teams are for real and which teams are fool's gold?

At the birth of a new season there are always teams that overachieve and underachieve, sparking overreactions galore. Our NBA.com staff offers their thoughts on who is for real, who is fool's gold and which teams we aren't sure about just yet. From the red-hot Suns and Pacers, to the up-and-down Nets and the struggling Nuggets, which category does each team fall into?

NBA.com Staff

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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

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Suns stay hot, hold off Raptors

The Raptors, who fall to 1-6 on the season, opened a four-game Western Conference road trip with a tight loss to the Suns, who knocked down a season-high 21 triples at a 52.5% clip.

Gilbert McGregor

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Running diary from a tough Raptors loss

Pascal Siakam had his best game of the season with a game-high 32 points, but it wasn't enough to overcome a balanced effort from the Suns that saw seven players score in double figures.

Scott Rafferty

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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

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How Suns weaponize Paul, Booker, Ayton at same time

The Suns are only seven games into the season, but Paul, Booker and Ayton are already proving to be a difficult trio for teams to slow down. There's one particular play the Suns run involving the three of them that forces the defence to pick their poison.

Scott Rafferty

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Preview: Raptors begin West Coast road trip in Phoenix

The struggling Raptors take their league-worst 1-5 record on the road to kick off a West Coast road trip against the Suns in Phoenix. Can Toronto use this challenging road swing as a springboard to turn its season around? Or will the red-hot Suns keep the Raptors in the basement of the Eastern Conference?

Kyle Irving

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Raptors vs. Suns predicitions

The Raptors need a big win to spark their regular season, will it come against the red-hot Phoenix Suns?

NBA.com Staff

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NBA Soundsystem Live: Separating the contenders from the pack

NBA.com's Carlan Gay and Scott Rafferty discuss the latest news and notes from around the NBA on NBA Soundsystem Live each Tuesday.

NBA.com Staff

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Five stats that explain Toronto's slow start

The Raptors are 1-5 to start the 2020-21 NBA season, putting them ahead of only the Detroit Pistons in the Eastern Conference. They are a number of reasons for their slow start, including some shaky defence and some ice-cold shooting.

Scott Rafferty

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Waiver Wire Pickups: Who to add this week

We're two weeks into the fantasy basketball season. At this point, you're probably starting to see where the holes are in your roster. To help improve your team, we have you covered with weekly Waiver Wire pickups to assure you stay in the hunt for that coveted fantasy championship.

Kyle Irving

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Power Rankings: Who made the biggest jump?

It's hard not to overreact to some of the early returns but some pleasantly surprising teams have displayed sustainable models of success. And while some early favourites have stumbled out of the gates, they've still shown signs of being able to figure things out as the season rolls on. How does that impact this week's power rankings?

Gilbert McGregor

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Raptors face crucial early stretch

While it's hard to say that anything this early in the season is "make-or-break," solid play over the next week could quickly turn things around for Toronto or, at the very least, keep the season from going from bad to worse. An in-depth look at the schedule ahead shows they've got their work cut out for them

Gilbert McGregor

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Running diary from Sunday's eight games

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

NBA.com Staff

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Hall of Famer Paul Westphal dies at 70

Westphal, who won an NBA title as a player in 1974, spent 12 years in the NBA with the Boston Celtics, Phoenix Suns, Seattle SuperSonics. He would spend over a dozen years coaching the NBA, leading the Suns to the Finals in 1993. Westphal was inducted into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame in 2019.

NBA.com Staff

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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

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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

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Running diary from Friday's games

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

NBA.com Staff

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Optimal viewing plan for tonight's games

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

Scott Rafferty

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Scores & highlights from Sunday's 10-game slate

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

NBA.com Staff

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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

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Clutch plays seal Suns win over Doncic, Mavs

Luka Doncic scored a game-high 32 points but the Suns, who had six players finish in double figures, came up clutch down the stretch to begin their 2020-21 campaign on a winning note.

Yash Matange

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Optimal viewing plan for tonight's games

The NBA is back! Following an entertaining Opening Night, the action continues with 12 games on Wednesday. Here are the biggest storylines and the optimal viewing plan for the first loaded slate of the 2020-21 season.

Scott Rafferty

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Why Ayton could be this season's breakout player

The No. 1 pick in the 2018 NBA Draft, Ayton has flashed his potential with averages of 17.0 points and 10.7 rebounds through two seasons of his career. He's on the right track towards becoming one of the best bigs in the league, but the addition of Chris Paul could accelerate his growth this season.

Scott Rafferty

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Examining CP3's fit with the Suns

Paul might not be on the same development timeline as Devin Booker and Deandre Ayton, but he has the potential to fit with the two rising stars like a glove on court.

Scott Rafferty

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Predictions: Coach of the Year

Ahead of the season, our NBA.com Staff share their predictions for Coach of the Year. Among the candidates are Monty Williams, Doc Rivers, Michael Malone, Steve Nash and Tyronn Lue.

NBA.com Staff

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Recapping Day 8 of preseason action

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

Kane Pitman

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Predictions: Most Improved Player

Ahead of the season, our NBA.com Staff share their predictions for Most Improved Player. There are a number of worthy candidates this season, including Christian Wood, Deandre Ayton and Jamal Murray.

NBA.com Staff

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The case for four MIP favourites

The Most Improved Player award often catapults players towards All-Star and All-NBA status. These players are among the top candidates to win the award in the 2020-21 season.

Kyle Irving

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Biggest storylines from Day 6 of preseason

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

Benyam Kidane

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Are these bubble performances sustainable?

During the NBA restart in the Orlando bubble, we saw some historic individual performances that had the NBA universe buzzing. Between TJ Warren's scoring outbursts, Devin Booker and Phoenix's final push for a playoff spot, the first-round playoff battle between Donovan Mitchell and Jamal Murray, and Jimmy Butler's NBA Finals triple-doubles, it's hard to believe all of that is sustainable in a "normal" regular season. Which, if any, of these players performances can be replicated in 2020-21?

Kyle Irving

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Will CP3 addition end Suns drought?

The Suns haven't made the playoffs since 2010, making for the second-longest drought in the league. Can a busy offseason, where they took a huge step towards getting better and deeper, snap that streak?

Yash Matange

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Biggest storylines from Day 4 of preseason

Preseason action continued in the NBA with 12 teams taking the floor on Monday. From Zion Williamson and Brandon Ingram's impressive performance, to Chris Paul's Suns debut, and a battle of the MVP favourites, we've got you covered with all the action from Day 4 of preseason.

Benyam Kidane

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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

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Biggest storylines to watch from opening week

The 2020-21 NBA season's Opening Week schedule has been released and there's no shortage of marquee matchups and superstars on display. From guys like Kevin Durant and Kyrie Irving facing off with Steph Curry as they all return from injuries, to a glimpse into Zion's development, we take a look at some of the biggest things to watch when the season tips off.

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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

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New Warriors forward Kelly Oubre Jr. takes parting shot at Suns owner Robert Sarver

Oubre's analysis may sound harsh, but Sarver doesn't have much of a counter argument.

Jordan Greer

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Report: Baynes signs with Raptors

Aussie big man Aron Baynes is heading to the Toronto Raptors on a two-year, $14.3 million deal, per The Athletic's Shams Charania.

Benyam Kidane

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Instant analysis of reported trades

It's been over nine months since there have been trades made in the NBA, and plenty of deals are going down to make up for lost time. Below, find reports and analysis from each of the deals made during this offseason trade period.

NBA.com Staff

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How Raptors are impacted by biggest trades

The NBA's moratorium has been lifted and there are already a number of trades that have been agreed to. While the Raptors have yet to make a move, they're still impacted by some of the trades.

Scott Rafferty

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Best centres in free agency

Marc Gasol and Serge Ibaka are two of the best centres available in free agency this year. Who else should teams in need of a big man target?

Scott Rafferty

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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

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Suns to acquire Chris Paul: SN grades the trade

Chris Paul has reportedly been traded to the Suns, giving Phoenix a future Hall of Famer at point guard to compete in the Western Conference while the Thunder continue to load up on youth and draft picks.

Billy Heyen

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This year's best 3-and-D free agents

While this year's free agent class might not have as many players that fall under the traditional guise of a 3-and-D player, there are a number of available guys that can be entrusted with being a defensive game changer while knocking down perimeter shots at a high clip.

Gilbert McGregor

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NBA world reacts to reported Chris Paul trade to the Suns

It's the third team in three years for Paul, but this time it's a little different.

Joe Rivera

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Report: Suns acquire CP3 from Thunder

According to The Athletic's Shams Charania, the Thunder will receive Ricky Rubio, Kelly Oubre, Ty Jerome, Jalen Lecque and draft compensation in return.

Scott Rafferty

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NBA trade rumors: Chris Paul to Suns, Russell Westbrook to Knicks talks heat up

Paul and Westbrook could be on the move again during a truncated NBA offseason.

Dan Bernstein

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Charles Barkley pledges $1M to another HBCU

Tuskegee University is the fifth Historically Black College and University (HBCU) that Barkley has pledged $1 million to, following Miles College, Alabama A&M–Huntsville, Clark Atlanta University and Morehouse College.

NBA.com Staff

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On This Date: Suns shatter multiple scoring records

Led by Kevin Johnson and Dan Majerle, the Suns tied the NBA record for most points in a non-overtime game in a 30-point win over the Denver Nuggets on Nov. 10, 1990.

Yash Matange

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Are the Raptors a destination for Harrell?

Reigning Sixth Man of the Year Montrezl Harrell is set to become an unrestricted free agent this offseason. As one of the best available players in the 2020 free agent class, what are some destinations for the scoring centre?

Kyle Irving

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Booker's superstar coming out party

The Phoenix Suns' incredible undefeated run in the bubble left them agonisingly short of a return to the playoffs. Despite the disappointment, Devin Booker announced himself as a genuine superstar heading into the 2021 season.

Kane Pitman

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Report: Nash adds Amar'e to Nets staff

First-year head coach Steve Nash has reached out to a former teammates to help with player development in Brooklyn.

Carlan Gay

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Free agent destinations for Aron Baynes

Coming off a career season in Phoenix, Aron Baynes proved he still has plenty left in the tank at the NBA level. With an ability to defend and shoot from the outside, the 33-year-old should have plenty of suitors.

Kane Pitman

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VanVleet among best shooters in free agency

If teams are looking for 3-point shooting this offseason, they'll have plenty of options at different positions, ranging from Fred VanVleet at point guard to Aron Baynes at centre.

Scott Rafferty

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Is Herro the next Devin Booker?

Two members of our NBA.com Staff discuss ahead of Thursday's matchup between the Miami Heat and Phoenix Suns.

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Teams to come back from 3-1 series deficit

Only 13 times in NBA Playoffs history has a team overcome a 3-1 series deficit. Here's when, where and how all of those comebacks happened.

Yash Matange

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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

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Previewing each first round series

NBA.com is your destination for complete coverage of every series from now through the end of the NBA Finals. Below, we've got you covered with all you need to know ahead of each series in the opening round.

NBA.com Staff

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Unique history of win-and-you're-in games

For the first time, the NBA will have a play-in tournament for the eighth seed in the Western Conference. We've never seen anything quite like this before but there have been three instances in which two teams played for the final playoff spot on the final night of the NBA season.

Gilbert McGregor

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Booker is launching LeBron passes now

Devin Booker is currently lighting up the league as a scorer, but did you know he's also become one of the game's elite passers? We break down his evolution into a playmaking superstar, and one particular assist against the 76ers that was LeBron-esque.

Scott Rafferty

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Explaining the NBA play-in tournament

The play-in tournament concept is new to the NBA, but it's not actually that complicated. Here's what you need to know about Trail Blazers vs. Grizzlies and the format that will decide the Western Conference's 8-seed.

Dan Bernstein

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Breaking down Thursday's NBA playoff scenarios

Here's a complete breakdown of the NBA's clinching scenarios for the Trail Blazers, Grizzlies, Suns and Spurs, including an updated bracket for Thursday, Aug. 13.

Dan Bernstein

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Updated NBA playoff standings, odds

Over in the Western Conference, an intense race for the final playoff spot continues to rage on.

Jordan Greer

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How play-in tournament will be decided

The Blazers, Grizzlies, Suns and Spurs each have a chance of making the Western Conference play-in tournament. Here's what will decide which teams face off for an opportunity to play the Lakers in the first round of the playoffs.

NBA.com Staff

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Suns surprised players with family member introductions

This was great.

SJ Lynn

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How Tuesday's results impact the playoff picture

It's the last busy day of action during the seeding game schedule, with seven games on the slate and plenty left to be sorted out in the standings.

NBA.com Staff

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Soundsystem Live: Gearing up for the postseason

NBA.com's Carlan Gay and Scott Rafferty break down some of the biggest storylines from the seeding games and spin things forward to the 2020 NBA Playoffs.

NBA.com Staff

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Looking back on the trade that gave T.J. Warren to Pacers

Warren has been fueled by the deal that landed him in Indiana.

Dan Bernstein

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What's at stake in Tuesday's games?

Can the Phoenix Suns improve to 7-0? What will the race for the eighth seed in the West look like? Here's a rundown of the standings and everything at stake in Tuesday's seven-game slate.

Yash Matange

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Bucks lose to Raptors

The Los Angeles Lakers beat the Denver Nuggets thanks to Kyle Kuzma's buzzer-beater, while the Milwaukee Bucks lost to the Toronto Raptors.

Sacha Pisani

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Brown discusses Embiid

Joel Embiid will sit out Philadelphia's clash against the Phoenix Suns in Orlando, Florida on Tuesday due to an ankle injury.

Sacha Pisani

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How Monday's results impact the playoff picture

We're a week away from the opening round of NBA playoffs and there are still a few things to be sorted out in the standings. With that in mind, here's how the results from Monday's five-game slate impacted the standings in the Eastern and Western Conference.

NBA.com Staff

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Who owns tiebreakers in the standings?

As we get closer to the conclusion of the seeding game schedule, focus will shift towards matchups as the playoff picture takes shape. This year, tiebreakers are more important than ever, as a number of teams could very well end up with identical records ahead of the playoffs. Below, find a breakdown of important tiebreakers in an ever-evolving playoff picture.

Gilbert McGregor

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What's at stake in Monday's games?

Can the Phoenix Suns improve to 6-0 and keep their playoff hopes alive? Can the Nuggets make a run for the West's No. 2 seed? Here's a rundown of the standings and all that's at stake in Monday's five-game slate.

Yash Matange

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Draymond Green fined by NBA

After stating on television that Devin Booker needs to get out of Phoenix, Draymond Green has been punished by the NBA.

Rob Lancaster

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How Saturday's scores impact playoff picture

10 teams took to the courts at the Walt Disney World Resort in Orlando with a lot to play for on Saturday. Here's how each game impacted the playoff picture.

NBA.com Staff

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Warren outshines LeBron & Lakers

LeBron James returned from injury but the Los Angeles Lakers failed to avoid another defeat.

Matt Dorman

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Draymond Green admits he may have tampered to get Devin Booker off the Suns

Green made a studio appearance on TNT's "Inside the NBA" to talk basketball with Ernie, Kenny and Chuck. He may have committed some casual tampering.

Dan Bernstein

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How Thursday's results impacted the playoff picture

The NBA restart in Orlando continued with another six-game schedule. Every game counts and every game has an impact on the playoff picture. Take a look at what today's games meant for the standings.

Gilbert McGregor

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Booker: 'Kobe's with me every day'

'You guys see what I put on my shoes with the 'Be Legendary.' It's a reminder," the All-Star told reporters when asked about his t-shirt honouring Kobe Bryant. Booker recorded a 20-point, 10-assist double-double as Phoenix earned its fourth consecutive win at the restart.

Yash Matange

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Harden leads Rockets past Lakers

The Houston Rockets handed the Los Angeles Lakers a second straight loss in the NBA.

Dejan Kalinic

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Surprised by T.J. Warren? You shouldn't be

Everywhere that he's gone and everywhere that he's played, Warren has had a knack for scoring the basketball – this isn't exclusive to the "bubble." As he gears up for the first playoff appearance of his career, the 26-year-old is playing some of the best basketball of his life.

Gilbert McGregor

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What's at stake in Thursday's games

The Western Conference logjam in the middle of the pack and the race to the eighth seed are both going down to the wire, while final playoff seedings in the middle of the East are also still up in the air. There's plenty of playoff implications from Thursday's six-game slate! Here's how things look ahead of the games.

Benyam Kidane

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Williams addresses strip club visit

Speaking after his first game back since the NBA resumed, Lou Williams addressed his visit to a strip club in Atlanta.

Liam Blackburn

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How Tuesday's results impacted the playoff race

Results from the six games on Tuesday had the race for the eighth seed in the West get even tighter and had a huge impact on the seedings for multiple teams. Find out below how Tuesday's results impact the playoff picture.

NBA.com Staff

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Williams addresses strip club visit

Speaking after his first game back since the NBA resumed, Lou Williams addressed his visit to a strip club in Atlanta.

Liam Blackburn

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Nets stun Bucks in NBA

The Milwaukee Bucks suffered back-to-back losses, while Devin Booker's last-gasp jumper stunned the Los Angeles Clippers on Tuesday.

Sacha Pisani

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NBA world reacts on Twitter to Booker's game-winner

Donovan Mitchell, Bradley Beal, Trae Young, and others took to Twitter post-game after Devin Booker's wild game-winner moved the Phoenix Suns to 3-0 in Orlando.

Benyam Kidane

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What's at stake in Tuesday's games?

From potential playoff previews, to the teams finding their groove, to the teams fighting for their playoff lives, there's plenty to keep track of during yet another busy day of NBA action.

Gilbert McGregor

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How Sunday's games impacted the playoff race

The playoff-like intensity is impossible to ignore as the NBA restart continued with Sunday's six-game slate. Boston dealt Portland a setback in a thriller while San Antonio's playoff streak is still in play. What does it all mean for the playoff picture? We've got you covered below.

Gilbert McGregor

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Westbrook helps Rockets edge Bucks

Russell Westbrook guided the Houston Rockets past the Milwaukee Bucks in the NBA.

Dejan Kalinic

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What's at stake on Sunday?

Through three game-days of the NBA season restart in Orlando, all teams have played at least one seeding game. Day four will see 12 teams compete in six highly impactful games. Below, check out the standings and what's at stake during Sunday's six-game slate.

Gilbert McGregor

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How Friday's games impacted the playoff race

Who moved up in the standings? Who's in danger of falling? The first full day of action at the NBA's restart has had a wide-ranging effect on the standings in both the Eastern and Western Conferences.

Gilbert McGregor

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Giannis leads Bucks past Celtics

Milwaukee Bucks star Giannis Antetokounmpo led the way in a win over the Boston Celtics.

Dejan Kalinic

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What's at stake in Friday's games?

With six games on the schedule, the sense of urgency is high as each team taking the floor has plenty to play for. Below, have a look at the current standings as well as what's at stake during today's full slate of action.

Gilbert McGregor

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NBA games today: Full TV schedule for 2020 season restart on TNT, ESPN & more channels

Here is a complete TV schedule for the first two nights of NBA games during the 2020 season restart, including start times and channels for Thursday and Friday's national broadcasts.

Tadd Haislop

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NBA: No positive COVID-19 tests

Of the 344 players tested at the NBA 'bubble' over the past week, not a single one returned a positive COVID-19 result.

Dom Farrell

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NBA returns: STATS preview

Using STATS data, we look at the best-performing players ahead of the NBA's return in Orlando, Florida.

Sacha Pisani

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Scrimmage Roundup: Harden & Morant shine on final day

Headlined by big performances from James Harden, Luka Doncic and Ja Morant, we've got you covered with all the news from the final day of scrimmages in Orlando.

Benyam Kidane

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Nine observations from final Raptors scrimmage

The Raptors were unable to come away with the win, but there were some encouraging minutes from Pascal Siakam, Marc Gasol and OG Anunoby. Here's what we learned from Toronto's final scrimmage.

Scott Rafferty

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Odds for the West's No. 8 seed

The Memphis Grizzlies currently have the eighth-best record in the Western Conference, but there are only 3.5 games separating them from the Portland Trail Blazers, New Orleans Pelicans and Sacramento Kings in the standings. Can Memphis hold on or will one of those teams overtake them?

Scott Rafferty

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Key questions for Raps final scrimmage

After an impressive win Sunday, Toronto closes its scrimmage schedule against Phoenix Tuesday. What should we expect to see in the final tune up before the Raptors seeding game schedule begins this weekend?

Gilbert McGregor

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5 takeaways from Day 5 of scrimmages in Orlando

10 teams took the floor on Day 5 of the scrimmages games in Orlando. Take a look at the biggest storylines from each game as the All-Star trio of Ben Simmons, Luka Doncic, and James Harden provided plenty of highlights.

Yash Matange

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Previewing Sunday's scrimmage games

10 teams take the floor on Sunday, here's a quick preview of the biggest storylines for each team.

Yash Matange

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Scrimmage Roundup: Giannis shows no rust; Curry starts on fire

For the second consecutive day, eight teams took the floor in Orlando for their first scrimmage games. Here are a few observations from the four games, headlined by MVP Giannis Antetokounmpo's dominant showing and Seth Curry's red-hot shooting performance.

Yash Matange

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Previewing Thursday's scrimmages

After an entertaining Day 1, eight teams take the floor on Day 2 for their first scrimmage games. Here's a quick primer with the top storyline for each squad.

NBA.com Staff

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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

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NBA's detailed plans for restart

The league distributed a 113-page handbook with details on hotels, game-day schedules and off-court accommodations. Here are the biggest key takeaways as the NBA moves closer to restarting.

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Lillard on Lakers: "I think we could beat them"

"I think we could beat them." That's Damian Lillard in a recent interview with Vanity Fair about the prospects of playing the Lakers in the playoffs. Would Portland actually be the biggest threat to the Lakers in the first round?

Gilbert McGregor

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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

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You can't tell the story of the 1970s without...

Kareem. Doctor J. Iceman. The Logo. Pistol Pete. The 1970s ushered in a new brand of basketball that marked a significant shift still felt today. These are the the defining moments from the NBA's quintessential fork-in-the-road decade.

Micah Adams

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Nash named to Canadian HOF

Arguably the greatest Canadian basketball player ever will now have Canada's highest athletic honour.

Carlan Gay

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You can't tell the story of the 2000s without...

How did Vinsanity set the stage for the next 20 years? What did back-to-back MVPs for Steve Nash mean for the NBA's growing international popularity? A nostalgic look back at the 2000s and the moments, teams and players which defined the decade.

Micah Adams

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Lakers edge Suns at the buzzer in '10 playoffs

The Los Angeles Lakers took a 3-2 series lead, thanks to Ron Artest's putback at the buzzer in Game 5 against the Phoenix Suns.

Benyam Kidane

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All-Decade Team for 2000s

10 years, five players, one impossible task. Aside from a couple of no-brainers, choosing the All-Decade Team for the 2000s proved tough. Steve Nash or Jason Kidd? LeBron James or Kevin Garnett? Our week-long decade-by-decade trip through NBA history continues with our second All-Decade Team.

Benyam Kidane

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Nash & Diaw lead Suns past Mavs in '06 playoffs

In Game 1 of the 2006 Western Conference Finals, Steve Nash and Boris Diaw combined for 61 points to lead the Phoenix Suns to a thrilling 121-118 win.

Benyam Kidane

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Re-live Mario Elie's 'Kiss of Death' in 1995

In the 1995 Western Conference Semifinals, Mario Elie came up clutch in Game 7 to seal a 115-114 win over the Phoenix Suns.

Benyam Kidane

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Charles Barkley, Patrick Ewing & the best players Michael Jordan blocked from winning an NBA championship

These six players likely would have won at least one NBA championship if not for Michael Jordan.

Bill Bender

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Is Shawn Marion a Hall of Famer?

136 players have made more All-Star teams, he never finished in the top 10 in scoring and he never made an All-Defence team. Yet if you truly dive into The Matrix, you might discover that there's far more to Shawn Marion than what first meets the eye.

Micah Adams

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Barkley scores career-high 56 PTS in 1994 playoffs

Barkley's 56 points is tied for the third-highest playoff total in NBA history, behind only Michael Jordan (63) and Elgin Baylor (61).

Benyam Kidane

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Pick a PG for post-80s dream team

What if you were tasked with building the perfect team, but with the catch that you didn't know the actual identities of the players you were picking from? We took some of the best players from the last three decades, lined up their stats and removed the names. Up first is the point guard position. Which player would you want to lead your team?

Scott Rafferty

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Barkley & Malone: The other MVPs of the '90s

The Phoenix Suns and Utah Jazz power forwards were, in 1993 and 1997 respectively, the only two players who managed to claim the MVP award in one of the seasons in which the Chicago Bulls were champions. However, in the Finals, MJ ended up prevailing.

Agustín Aboy

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Kendall Jenner fires back at people saying she's being 'passed around' by NBA players

The supermodel has been linked to several basketball players over the years.

Emily Carson

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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

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WATCH: CP3 and Nash battle in 2008

Paul's 42 points, nine assists, eight steals and five rebounds led the way for the Hornets, who needed some late-game heroics from Peja Stojakovic to earn a double-overtime win in Phoenix.

Gilbert McGregor

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Booker: 'I've been playing video games for a very long time'

Devin Booker rolled through the NBA 2K Players Tournament undefeated, winning five of his six games by double digits.

Benyam Kidane

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Booker crowned NBA 2K champion

Devin Booker got the best of his Phoenix Suns teammate Deandre Ayton in the Final, winning 2-0 to cap off an undefeated run to the title. Catch up on all the scores and highlights, right here!

NBA.com Staff

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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

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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

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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

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OTD in 2019: Dirk & D-Wade's final home games

We recap all the tears, jubilation, and records from a memorable gameday of the 2018-19 regular season - April 9th.

Yash Matange

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VOTE NOW: Jordan vs LeBron? Kobe vs Magic?

Jordan and Pippen vs LeBron and D-Wade. Kobe and Shaq vs Magic and Kareem. The semifinals of our all-time 2-on-2 tourney features nothing but the absolute best of the best. But there can be only one winner which is why we need your help! Vote below and we'll be one step closer to crowning an all-time 2-on-2 tournament champion as determined by you, the fans!

Micah Adams

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VOTE NOW: The all-time 2-on-2 tourney continues

Durant vs Jordan. Duncan vs LeBron. Magic vs Bird. Russell vs Shaq. The quarterfinals of our all-time 2-on-2 tourney features some heavy-hitting battles which is why we need your help in sorting through the contenders. Vote below on each matchup and by the end of the week, we'll crown a mythical 2-on-2 tournament champion as determined by you, the fans!

Micah Adams

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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

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VOTE NOW: Best duos ever in 2-on-2 tourney

Which all-time duo would win a 2-on-2 tournament? We picked 16 of the best duos in NBA history and seeded them 1-16. There can only be one winner which is why we need your help in sorting through the contenders one day at a time. Vote below on each matchup and by the end of the week, we'll crown a mythical 2-on-2 tournament champion as determined by you, the fans!

Micah Adams

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Devin Booker laughs at idea of playing as Suns in 'NBA 2K' Players Tournament

Michael Porter Jr. tried to guilt Booker into choosing Phoenix, but Booker wasn't having any of it.

Dan Bernstein

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Remembering the time Deandre Ayton broke his PS4 because he was so mad at 'NBA 2K'

Hopefully Deandre Ayton has learned to control his video game rage.

Dan Bernstein

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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

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Ranking active No. 1 overall picks

There are currently 13 active former No. 1 overall picks of the NBA Draft. It's a given that LeBron James ranks first, but where do the other 12 former first overall picks fall into place behind him?

Kyle Irving

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Nash voted best passer in NBA history

The people have spoken! Steve Nash received 36% of the votes followed by John Stockton at 22% and LeBron James at 18%. See who else cracked the top 5!

NBA.com Staff

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#NBATogetherLive: Nash & Kidd's 2OT duel from 2006

Reigning MVP Steve Nash and the Phoenix Suns visited Jason Kidd and Nets in New Jersey for a game that will be remembered forever in the history of both franchises.

Yash Matange

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Which unexpected players could score 70?

Three years ago today, Devin Booker had his historic 70-point game against the Celtics. While players like James Harden, Damian Lillard and Stephen Curry are prime candidates to someday potentially score 70 in a game, Booker's performance was fairly unexpected. Who are some under the radar players that could eclipse the 70-point mark?

Kyle Irving

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Mavericks beat Suns despite NBA's coronavirus hiatus — well, not exactly

With the NBA postponed, Phoenix still gave fans their basketball fix, albeit virtually, on Friday.

Sacha Pisani

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Devin Booker learns of NBA's suspension of season while streaming 'Call of Duty,' drops multiple F-bombs

Well, now Booker will have extra time to play "Call of Duty."

Joe Rivera

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How Tuesday's results impact West's race for the 8 seed

Three of the five teams fighting for the No. 8 seed in the Western Conference played on Tuesday. Here's how what happened impacted their chances of making the playoffs.

NBA.com Staff

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Recap of Tuesday's 9-game slate

The Blazers keep their playoff hopes alive, Bradley Beal drops another 40-point game and the Clippers make it rain from three against the Warriors. We've got you covered with all the action from Tuesday's busy nine-game slate.

NBA.com Staff

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Recap of Sunday's 11-game slate

There was no shortage of action around the NBA, with 11 games on Sunday. Catch up on all the action right here.

NBA.com Staff

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How tonight's results impact West's race for 8

Four of the five teams fighting for the No. 8 seed in the Western Conference played on Friday. Here's how what happened impacted their chances of making the playoffs.

NBA.com Staff

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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

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Baynes' career-night gives Suns comfortable win

Baynes' 37 points are the most scored by an Australian in the NBA, beating the record of 34 points that was previously jointly held by Ben Simmons and Patty Mills.

Yash Matange

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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

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Three things we learned in a gutsy road win over Suns

The Raptors put an end to their three-game losing skid behind a bounce-back game from Pascal Siakam, a burst of energy off the bench from Chris Boucher and another strong defensive performance from OG Anunoby.

Kyle Irving

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Tuesday's action: Wiggins, Warriors stun Nuggets

LeBron James, Zion Williamson and Kawhi Leonard were just three of the superstars in action during a jam packed eight-game Tuesday slate.

NBA.com Staff

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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

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Can Siakam, Raptors put an end to their skid?

The Raptors haven't lost four straight games since January of 2017. They'll try to put an end to their three-game losing streak in Phoenix on Tuesday.

Carlan Gay

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Tracking the Raps' West Coast trip

Nine days. Five games. Over 5,000 kilometres. As the Toronto Raptors embark upon their final lengthy road trip of the 2019-20 season, we've got you covered with updates from each stop.

Gilbert McGregor

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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

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Race for 8th in West: Zion, Pelicans creeping up on Grizzlies

The Kings picked up a huge win over the Grizzlies to stay in the playoff hunt, while Memphis' continues to lose its grip on the No. 8 seed. The Pelicans also picked up a key win, pulling within just two games of the West's final playoff spot.

Kyle Irving

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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

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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

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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

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Seven thoughts: Siakam dominates to lead Raptors over Suns

Phoenix made a late push at the end of the third quarter leading into the fourth quarter, but the Raptors were able to fend off a fiesty push behind a dominating performance from All-Star forward Pascal Siakam.

Kyle Irving

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Friday's games: Zion, Pelicans cruise by Trail Blazers

Zion Williamson scores 20 or more for the seventh straight time as the New Orleans Pelicans sweep the season series against the Portland Trail Blazers with a 128-115 road win.

NBA.com Staff

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Raptors show off depth in win over Suns

The Toronto Raptors returned from the All-Star break with a dominant win over the Phoenix Suns in which seven players scored in double figures.

Sam Ficarro

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Preview: Raptors vs. Suns

Toronto's first game back from the All-Star break is against Phoenix. The Suns have a losing record on the season, but they'll be hungry for a win to keep their playoff dreams alive.

Scott Rafferty

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VanVleet: 'We're going for the one seed'

The Raptors trail the Bucks by 6.5 games in the Eastern Conference standings with less than 30 games remaining. They can still make up that ground, but it certainly won't be easy.

Scott Rafferty

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What channel is Raptors vs. Suns on today? TV schedule, time as Toronto returns from All-Star break

The Raptors return to Scotiabank Arena on Friday night against the Phoenix Suns.

Sam Jarden

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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

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AD shines in big Lakers win vs. Suns

The Lakers took care of business against the visiting Phoenix Suns, winning 125-100 and remaining unbeaten (3-0) against their division rivals this season.

Yash Matange

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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

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Saturday'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.

NBA.com Staff

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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

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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

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Who were the biggest All-Star snubs?

With the NBA All-Star reserves selected, who were the players that did not get their name called that could have?

Kane Pitman

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Which East, West players should earn All-Star reserve spots?

There are only seven All-Star spots left in each conference. It's time to fill out the rest of the rosters.

Jordan Greer

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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

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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

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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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Biggest disappointments of first half

The Philadelphia 76ers' poor road record, Mike Conley Jr.'s fit with the Utah Jazz and the lack of consistency from the Sacramento Kings and Phoenix Suns have left much to be desired at the halfway point of the NBA season.

NBA.com Staff

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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

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Report: Barrett (ankle) to be re-evaluated in a week

Barrett's injury occurred midway through the third quarter against the Suns on Thursday. He did not return to action after heading to the locker room.

Benyam Kidane

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Thursday'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 night's action, right here.

NBA.com Staff

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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

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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

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#NBATwitter and the mystery fan behind one popular handle

How one fan's experience of watching his favourite team led to creation of the popular "SunOfficial" Aron Baynes Fan Club, an account featuring content centered around the Aussie centre that has established its place in the #NBATwitter community.

Kyle Irving

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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.

NBA.com Staff

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Tuesday's scores: Lakers win sixth straight game

LeBron James and the Lakers extend their win streak to six games after a comfortable win over the Knicks. Catch up on all the night's scores, stats, highlights and tope performers, right here!

NBA.com Staff

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Sundays scores: Dragic powers Heat past Blazers

Goran Dragic stepped up in Jimmy Butler's absence to power the Heat past the Blazers and move to a 17-1 record at home this season. Catch up on all of tonight's scores, news and highlights, right here!

NBA.com Staff

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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

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LeBron, AD star as Lakers survive Suns' late rally

The West-leading Lakers' 27-7 record is the best 34-game start by the franchise since the 2009-10 season, the last time they won the NBA Championship.

Yash Matange

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Wednesday's scores: Bucks edge Wolves for 4th-straight W

Giannis Antetokounmpo collected his 30th double-double in 33 games this season, while Carmelo Anthony put on a show in his return to MSG. Catch up on all the scores, stats and highlights from tonight's games, right here!

NBA.com Staff

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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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The Guessing Game: Who should be an All-Star?

It's a simple concept ... we provide the stats for players and you pick which player is better. The catch? You don't know the identities until AFTER you've voted.

Kyle Irving

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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

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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

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Russell sparks Dubs' comeback win to extend streak

All four wins of the Warriors' current conference-best streak have come at the Chase Center, including a Christmas Day upset over the Houston Rockets.

Yash Matange

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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

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Murray's game-winner leads Nuggets over Suns

Jamal Murray's game-winner and Nikola Jokic's triple-double helped the Nuggets extend their NBA-best current win streak to seven games with a victory over the Suns.

Kyle Irving

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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

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