Vinsanity Scale: De'Aaron Fox rises up

De'Aaron Fox threw down a vicious dunk on the Memphis Grizzlies Sunday night.

McGee signs Toscano-Anderson's dunk picture

The Suns' JaVale McGee stayed true to his word and signed a copy of a photo of the Warriors Juan Toscano-Anderson's iconic dunk over him from the two team's matchup on Dec. 3.

Harden, Mills hand Lakers fifth straight loss

The Los Angeles Lakers dropped their fifth game in a row, losing the to the Brooklyn Nets 122-115 to drop to two games below .500 on the season. Brooklyn were led by James Harden's 36 point triple-double.

Warriors use late run to pull away from Suns

The Golden State Warriors moved half a game ahead of the Phoenix Suns in the Western Conference standings after winning 116-107 on Christmas Day.

This season's All-Star starters should be...

On Christmas Day, voting for the 2022 NBA All-Star Game starters begins. There are a lot of games to be played between now and when voting ends, but there are already a number of players making a strong case to be a starter based on their play so far this season. NBA.com's Scott Rafferty takes an early look at five potential starters from both the Western Conference and Eastern Conference.

Kemba joins elite company with Christmas triple-double

Kemba Walker finished New York's win over Atlanta on Christmas Day with 10 points, 12 assists and 10 rebounds.

NBA continues quest for more shots

With league's players 97% vaccinated against coronavirus, efforts underway to bring booster shots up to a similar percentage.

Curry vs. CP3 is NBA's most underrated rivalry

Stephen Curry and Chris Paul's history goes beyond being two of the greatest point guards to ever play the game.

Defining Christmas Day moments at MSG

The World's Most Famous Arena has played host to countless memorable moments over the years, but which NBA Christmas Day moments stand out the most?

City Edition uniforms take holiday spotlight

The Christmas Day uniform is no more but each team slated to play on Christmas Day in 2021 has made specific sartorial choices for the holiday. Here is a list of the head-to-head uniform matchups.

How to watch Christmas Day games live in India

The 2021-22 season will be the 74th edition of the NBA on Christmas Day. It's also the 14th consecutive season that the NBA's slate on the holiday includes five star-studded matchups.

Power Rankings: A gift for all 30 teams

In celebration of Christmas Day, we're handing out a gift to each team in the NBA in this week's Power Rankings.

Best all-time games on Christmas

From Wilt Chamberlain's 50-point, 30-rebound double-double in 1961 to Kyrie Irving's game-winner in 2016 and everything in between.

Curry's 46 lifts Warriors past Grizzlies

Stephen Curry and the Warriors extended their home record to 16-2 this season after a 113-104 win over the Memphis Grizzlies. Curry finished with a game-high 46 points.

Kemba makes case to stay in Knicks' lineup with 44-point night

Kemba Walker is making a strong case to remain in the Knicks rotation even when teammates return from the NBA's health and safety protocols.

What is the most iconic STAPLES Center moment?

With the Lakers playing their final home game at STAPLES Center before the Crypto.com Arena era gets underway on Christmas Day, let's take a look back at some of the most iconic moments in the arena's history.

LeBron set to become all-time Christmas Day scoring leader

LeBron James is just 12 points shy of passing Kobe Bryant as the all-time leading scorer on Christmas.

DeRozan is NBA's king of the fourth quarter

NBA.com's Scott Rafferty takes a closer look at one specific number that shows how valuable DeMar DeRozan has been to the Bulls this season.

Former players we'd like to see make a return

With so many players currently in the league's Health and Safety Protocols, there's space on a number of team's rosters for some guys we'd like to see make a return to the NBA.

Brown's form leading C's in right direction

Jaylen Brown has been fantastic since making his return from a hamstring injury on December 13, and his good play just might help turn the Celtics season around.

SGA records second career triple-double in victory

The Canadian guard recorded just his second career triple-double with 27 points, 12 assists and 11 rebounds in a 108-94 win against a Nuggets squad that is shorthanded but is led by the reigning league MVP in Nikola Jokic.

Brown's form leading C's in right direction

Jaylen Brown has been fantastic since making his return from a hamstring injury on December 13, and his good play just might help turn the Celtics season around.

Latest update on Rose's ankle injury

Rose has played a huge positive role for the Knicks off the bench. However, with his recent injury, he will be sidelined at least until after the 2022 NBA All-Star break.

SGA records second career triple-double in victory

The Canadian guard recorded just his second career triple-double with 27 points, 12 assists and 11 rebounds in a 108-94 win against a Nuggets squad that is shorthanded but is led by the reigning league MVP in Nikola Jokic.

Which former player could return to NBA?

With so many players currently in the league's Health and Safety Protocols, there's space on a number of team's rosters for some guys we'd like to see make a return to the NBA.

Nets-Blazers postponed on Thursday

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LeBron downplays left ankle concerns in loss vs. Suns

"I’ll be ready for next game," James said postgame. He finished with a game-high 34 points but didn't receive any support in the Lakers' 108-90 blowout loss to the Suns.

Lillard records first career ejection in New Orleans

This was Lillard's 708th career regular-season game. His tally of 707 games, over 10 seasons, is far from the most in NBA history without an ejection but still a considerable number.

Official list of HOF candidates for 2022

The finalists for the Class of 2022 will be announced during All-Star weekend in February.

Silver says NBA has 'no plans' to pause season

Despite a rising number of players entering the league's health and safety protocols, NBA Commissioner Adam Silver says the season will continue to go ahead.

Fantasy replacements for players in COVID-19 protocols

With NBA players entering health and safety protocols on a daily basis, who should you pick up to fill the holes in your fantasy team?

Curry gets standing ovation from Warriors faithful

Curry attempted to break the record in front of the Warriors faithful, however it was meant to be at the 'Mecca of Basketball', so it was only right that the Warriors fans gave their superstar a tribute and standing ovation on returning home.

DeRozan sends timely MVP reminder

DeMar DeRozan has picked up right where he left off, averaging 32.0 points per game in his first two games back for the Bulls.

Joel Embiid leads the NBA in clutch scoring

Embiid, who averages a league-best 6.3 points in 13 clutch games, poured in 17 of his game-high 41 points against the Celtics in the fourth quarter, leading the 76ers to a 108-103 victory.

How Kerr compares to Pop and Coach K with Team USA

What will Steve Kerr bring as Team USA's head coach? His coaching history suggests there will be a similar, yet different approach from his predecessors.

Alex Caruso leaves game vs. Rockets with injury

The 6-foot-4 point guard returned to the locker room in the first quarter with just over six minutes played in the home game vs. the Rockets. Later, the team declared that he wouldn't return to the game.

Morant makes return from knee injury vs. OKC

The 6-foot-3 point guard suffered his knee sprain nearly a month ago, on Nov. 26, when the Grizzlies hosted the Hawks. Since then, Memphis has 10 of their 12 games.

Tatum, Towns named Players of the Week

The standout frontcourt players take home the honors for Week 9.

Is it time to break up Tatum and Brown?

The Celtics are off to an underwhelming start to the season behind their star duo of Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown. Is it time to hit the restart button and test the trade market?

How Grizzlies have climbed West without Morant

Without Ja Morant, the Memphis Grizzlies have been able to win 10 out of 12 games. How have they done it?

Deep Suns bolstered by return of Booker

The Suns are 24-5 at the top of the Western Conference as Devin Booker makes his return from a hamstring injury.

Q&A: Tiny Archibald on modern guards

Nate "Tiny" Archibald gives his thoughts on the best point guards he has ever seen.

Report: Booker (hamstring) to return tonight vs. Hornets

The Suns went 5-2 in the seven games Devin Booker missed with a hamstring injury.

Mystics win top pick in 2022 WNBA Draft

Washington entered the Lottery with the third-most chances to land the top pick (178 out of 1,000).

Is KAT the "greatest big man shooter" ever?

Karl-Anthony Towns certainly has a case, but there's one particular player who might have something to say about his bold take.

NBA postpones five games

The next games for the Cavaliers, Magic and Nets as well as the next two games for the Nets have been postponed, the NBA announced.

Ignite's draft prospects on display at Showcase Cup

The G League Ignite's NBA Draft prospects will have two games at the Showcase Cup to put their skills on display for NBA scouts, coaches and executives.

Should Kemba receive more playing time?

In his first game in nearly three weeks, Walker scored 29 including a 17-point explosion in the third quarter. While the Knicks fell to the Celtics 114-107, the veteran point guard made a strong case for his inclusion in the Knicks' rotation.

Is Mario Chalmers returning to the NBA?

Chalmers last played in the NBA for the Memphis Grizzlies during the 2017-18 season. Since then, he has played internationally in Greece (AEK Athens, Aris) and Italy (Virtus Bologna, Indios de Mayagüez) while also participating in the BIG 3.

Kyrie enters Health and Safety Protocols

Kyrie Irving has been placed in the NBA's Health and Safety Protocols. The news comes less than 24 hours after the franchise announced that it would permit Irving to re-join the team on a part-time basis.

Durant placed in health and safety protocols

Kevin Durant is the eighth Nets player to enter the NBA's Health and Safety Protocols in the span of a week.

How did Isaiah Thomas play in his Lakers debut?

Isaiah Thomas made his return to the NBA on Friday, suiting up for the Lakers on the first day of his 10-day hardship contract.

KAT dominates as Lakers stumble in Minnesota

Despite losing Anthony Edwards and Taurean Prince to the league's health and safety protocols, the Wolves, led by Karl-Anthony Towns, dominated the Lakers for an easy win.

Vintage Lillard breaks out of slump, sinks Hornets

Damian Lillard erupted for a season-high 43 points, 17 of which came in the first quarter, doing so with the remarkable efficiency that we have come to associate with him over the past few seasons.

Shorthanded Celtics fall short to Curry, Warriors

Prior to Friday night's game against Golden State, the Celtics lost five players after they were placed into the league's Health and Safety Protocols. Boston was also missing Dennis Schroder to a non-Covid related illness.

Warriors give update on Thompson's return

After two years of injury setbacks, Klay Thompson is nearing his return to the court for the Golden State Warriors as they look to make their way back into contention.

Kyrie permitted to rejoin Nets

"After discussions with our coaches, players and staff, the organization has decided to have Kyrie Irving re-join the team for games and practices in which he is eligible to participate," Nets general manager Sean Marks shared in a statement.

MVP Ladder: Has KD surpassed Steph?

Kevin Durant and Stephen Curry have set the early pace this season in the MVP race, but which other players are staking their claim for the award?

Preview: LeBron, Curry headline Saturday's exciting games

An exciting nine-game NBA slate on Saturday morning begins the weekend in India. Here's a preview with all you need to know from the schedule, biggest storylines and how to watch.

Report: Isaiah Thomas lands contract with Lakers

Following a breakout 42-point performance in his 2021 G League debut, the Lakers have reportedly signed former All-Star Isaiah Thomas to a 10-day contract.

Graham caps off wild finish with historic game-winner

The two rebuilding franchises dueled it in Oklahoma City and provided one of the craziest endings in the league's regular-season history. The 113-110 final score far from tells the complete story.

Anthony Edwards rewrites the record books

Anthony Edwards became the youngest player ever to hit 10 3-pointers in a game, setting some impressive career benchmarks in the Timberwolves' win over the Nuggets.

Lakers' OT success a sign of improvement

The Los Angeles Lakers won another close overtime game against the Mavericks on Wednesday night, improving their record in such games to 5-1 on the season.

What's the craziest game-winner in NBA history?

Pelicans guard Devonte' Graham connected on a game-winner at the buzzer from the opposite 3-point line against the Oklahoma City Thunder. Is it the craziest ever? Our NBA.com Staff weighs in.

Isaiah Thomas drops 42 in G League debut

Isaiah Thomas' grind back to the NBA got off to an impressive start, dropping 42 points in his G League debut for the Grand Rapids Gold.

LeBron James is having an incredible eight game run

LeBron James is putting up an incredible eight-game run for the Los Angeles Lakers that has seen him create a new record, and get the team back on track this season.

What can Lakers really do ahead of trade deadline?

Unless general manager Rob Pelinka can get extremely creative, the Lakers' roster will look largely the same in the coming months.

Who could break Curry's record?

Stephen Curry is now the NBA's all-time leader for 3-point field goals made. Is there an active player that could one day break Curry's mark?

Curry's path to becoming the greatest shooter of all-time

Stephen Curry has passed Ray Allen to become the NBA's all-time 3-point leader, officially crowning him as the greatest shooter in league history.

Dirk says nobody will pass Curry's record

Mavericks legend Dirk Nowitzki says Stephen Curry's 3-point shooting will go down in history as the best to ever do it.

NBA family reacts to Curry breaking the 3-point record

Stephen Curry has officially passed Ray Allen to become the NBA's all-time 3-point leader and legends of the past and present took to Twitter to congratulate him.

Curry becomes NBA's all-time leader in 3s made

Stephen Curry already holds the record for most career 3-pointers made in the playoffs and he just passed Ray Allen for most all-time in the regular season.

Harden placed into league's Health and Safety Protocols

Brooklyn guard James Harden was among seven Nets players in COVID-19 health and safety protocols as an outbreak has torn into the Nets squad over the past couple of days.

Antetokounmpo enters Health and Safety Protocols

The Bucks' Giannis Antetokounmpo has entered the league's health and safety protocols and will not play against the Pacers on Wednesday night.

Report: Nets have "renewed optimism" in Irving return

There is a "renewed sense of optimism" about Irving's potential return, according to a report from The Athletic's Shams Charania.

Lakers, Knicks join potential Simmons destinations

Trade talks surrounding Ben Simmons are heating up as we approach Dec. 15, the date that many of the players who signed contracts in the offseason become eligible to be traded.

Curry wanted to go to Knicks in 2009

Could you imagine a universe in which Stephen Curry suited up at Madison Square Garden 41 times a year? In 2009, the two-time MVP had a strong desire for that to be a reality.

Ranking the greatest shooters in NBA history

At this point, we know the list is Stephen Curry and everyone else, so instead of a top 10, NBA Global is coming with a list of the top 11 shooters of all time, also known as the 10 that come behind Curry.

#NBAJerseyDay: Discussing 2021-22 City Edition uniforms

NBA.com's Gilbert McGregor and Kyle Irving go back-and-forth on the league's 28 new City Edition uniforms in celebration of #NBAJerseyDay 2021.

Tatum explodes vs. Bucks, continues red-hot month

The Celtics forward scored 16 of his 42 in the fourth quarter, helping the team ice their 117-102 victory over the defending champions. This was the eighth 40-point game of his career, tied for the fourth-most in franchise history.

Jokic ejected late, falls short of huge triple-double

Nikola Jokic was tossed from the game midway through the fourth quarter, finishing with 28 points, 19 rebounds and nine assists.

Report: Isaiah Thomas to sign with Nuggets' G League team

The Athletic's Shams Charania reported that veteran guard Isaiah Thomas is looking to make another return to the NBA, signing with the Nuggets' affiliate, Grand Rapids Gold, for the G League Showcase.

Bulls' next two games postponed

The Bulls currently have 10 players in the league's health and safety protocols.

Bulls have two games postponed due to COVID-19 protocols

The Bulls are down to just eight active players on their roster as 10 different players have entered the league's COVID-19 health and safety protocols.

Top 10 throwback jerseys we want to see

As the NBA celebrates #NBAJerseyDay on Dec. 14, here's the top 10 throwback jerseys that need to make a comeback.

Jokic making case to repeat as NBA MVP

The majority of the NBA MVP attention has focused on Stephen Curry and Kevin Durant to start the year, but what about the player who won the award last year? Nikola Jokic has been just as good, if not better, than he was a season ago.

By The Numbers: KD drops season-high 51 points

Kevin Durant's 51-point performance is the highest single game score of the season, eclipsing Stephen Curry's 50-point game in November.

LeBron talks inspiration behind 30-point triple-double

Good sleep and watching his son Bronny play is all LeBron James needed to put up a monster line against the Magic. The Lakers improved to two games over .500 with the win, as James recorded his second triple-double of the season.

Lillard's return can't halt Blazers slump

Damian Lillard returned to the Blazers lineup after a five-game absence, but their struggles continued as they dropped their fourth home game in a row and fifth overall.

Kerr praises Thybulle's defence

As the primary defender, Thybulle held Curry to just 2-of-13 shooting and 1-of-9 from beyond the arc as the 76ers handed the Warriors just their fifth loss of the season.

Grizzlies honor Zach Randolph with jersey retirement

Zach Randolph was one of the pioneers of the Grizzlies' successful "Grit-and-Grind" era in the 2010s. He was honored by the franchise on Saturday when his jersey was lifted into the rafters.

Thybulle, Sixers thwart Curry's pursuit of 3-point crown

Matisse Thybulle turned in a monster defensive performance against Stephen Curry, holding the Warriors star to just 18 points on 3-of-14 from beyond the arc, leaving Ray Allen's 3-point record still intact for now.

LeBron calls Curry 'once-in-a-lifetime' talent

LeBron James would know, as he and Stephen Curry have had their fair share of battles through the years.

Tatum teases signature Jordan sneaker

Following the debut of Zion Williamson's signature sneaker with Jordan Brand, Jayson Tatum says his own shoe is 'on the way'.

Maxey is showing star potential in Simmons' absence

Tyrese Maxey has started 25 games for the 76ers this season, blossoming at point guard in the absence of Ben Simmons.

How much did Bill Russell's memorabilia sell for?

The highest-selling item was the jersey Russell wore in his final NBA game, the 1969 Finals clincher that earned him and the Celtics their 11th championship in a span of 13 years.

Is Nets' win over Hawks their biggest of the season?

The Nets had an 0-6 record against championship contending teams headed into the game against Atlanta, but on Friday night, they registered what seemed like their first statement win of the season.

Hornets-Kings produces dramatic finish

Despite being down seven players, the Hornets survived a 124-123 win over the Kings behind a frantic final seconds in Charlotte.

Why Nav Bhatia missed 1st-ever Raptors home game

A guaranteed attendee at every Raptors home game since the franchise debuted in 1995, Bhatia was forced to miss Friday's game after he was advised to isolate following his attendance at Sunday's Giants Of Africa Gala event

23 Easter eggs in 'NBA Lane' Christmas holiday

Can you find all of the hidden NBA references in the latest 'NBA Lane' feature?

Breaking down LeBron's 100 triple-doubles

In his 19th NBA season, James has reached the 100 triple-double milestone in his 1,324th career regular season game. Here's a look at how his triple-doubles have been spread across the three NBA teams he has represented over the course of his long career:

Jazz stay hot with dominant win in Philly

The Utah Jazz have won six in a row since losing to New Orleans in late November, and they're doing it all with an high-power offense and contributions from all their key guys.

AD dishes keys to Lakers being a contender

Two weeks ago, Anthony Davis felt like the Lakers could go on a 10-game winning streak. Now, he says they have to stop taking steps back if they are to salvage this season.

Preview: NBA's star-studded games on Saturday

There's nothing like beginning your weekend on a cold winter Saturday with a hot tea or coffee and some great dose of basketball action. Saturday, Dec. 11th is just that with numerous NBA superstars set to suit up across the nine games on the schedule.

Satnam, the 'One in a Billion' Icon turns 26

What once seemed impossible and just a fantasy for aspiring ballers in the Indian subcontinent, Singh made a reality when he became the first-ever Indian-born player to be drafted in the NBA. Singh's feat was key to bridging the once insurmountable distance between India and the NBA, and what he accomplishes in the remainder of his basketball career will only add to his already immortal legacy.

WNBA releases 2022 season schedule

The WNBA today released its game schedule for the 2022 regular season, which will feature a record-high 36 games per team.

Q&A: Bob Pettit, the league's first-ever MVP

Bob Pettit reflects on his playing days and role as a 75th Anniversary Team ambassador.

Is this the best of Steph?

Stephen Curry ceases to amaze in his 13th NBA season. A quarter of the way through 2021-22, he has vaulted himself to the front of the MVP race. At 33 years old, it's worth asking – is this is the best version of Curry that we've ever seen?

Embiid's dominance turning 76ers season around

Across his last three games, Embiid is averaging 34.3 points and 11.6 rebounds as the 76ers have now won three in a row and look to build some momentum with the big man back in the lineup.

Rockets create history with win streak

After enduring a 15-game losing streak, the Rockets now have the longest-active win streak in the league after notching their seventh win in a row, defeating the Nets 114-104.

Udoka frustrated by Celtics turnovers

The Boston Celtics turned the ball over 23 times in their three-point loss to the Los Angeles Clippers, 111-114.

Rockets honour Harden with tribute video

Harden returned to Houston, receiving a warm ovation from the crowd.

What if CP3 was traded to the Lakers in 2011?

Do you remember where you were on Dec. 8, 2011? Far from the typical "on this date," we look back to something that didn't happen 10 years ago to this day.

Doncic acknowledges his conditioning needs to be better

Luka Doncic's comments come following Brooklyn's come-from-behind victory over Dallas.

NBA All-Star voting tips off Christmas Day

NBA All-Star voting will be available across the NBA App, NBA.com and Twitter from Dec. 25 to Jan. 22.

LeBron calls win vs. Celtics one of Lakers' best

The Lakers not only avenged their defeat in Boston but also delivered a similarly dominant performance which helped them cruise to a comfortable 117-102 victory.

KD not concerned about uptick in playing time

Through 23 games this season, Durant ranks among the league leaders for minutes averaged. In fact, the former league MVP is averaging over 40 minutes in the Nets' last five games but he doesn't seem too concerned.

Nets playing championship-level defence

The Nets held the Mavericks to just 13 points in the fourth quarter of Tuesday night's win, as they came back from a 17-point deficit to win 102-99 on the road.

CJ McCollum (collapsed lung) out vs. Warriors

As per the team's release, McCollum didn't travel to San Francisco for Wednesday night's game following the results of a CT scan.

OTD: Possible Kobe-CP3 partnership is vetoed

A few days later after Stern's veto Paul was traded to the LA Clippers, thus giving birth to the Lob City era in Los Angeles.

Q&A: Bob McAdoo reflects on his MVP days

Bob McAdoo reflects on his legendary career that landed him in the Hall of Fame and on the NBA's 75th Anniversary Team.

Soundsystem: What's up with the Blazers?

NBA.com's Carlan Gay and Scott Rafferty break down the latest topics in the NBA and beyond on the LIVE edition of NBA Soundsystem.

Who has better all-time team: Lakers or Celtics?

Ahead of the second and final matchup between the Lakers and Celtics in the 2021-22 season, two members of NBA.com's Global staff had a go at building an all-time team for each franchise.

Why Schroder chose Celtics in free agency

After his lone season with the Lakers, Dennis Schroder's contract situation made headlines in the offseason before he ultimately landed a one-year, $5.9 million deal with the Celtics. Why didn't he re-sign in Los Angeles?

Jokic climbs up all-time triple-double ranks

Jokic recorded his third triple-double of the season and the 60th of his career to pass Larry Bird for eighth all-time.

On This Date: Nash-Kidd duel headlines 2OT thriller

This double-overtime game, which ended with the Phoenix Suns winning 161-157, is tied for the fifth-most (318) combined points scored in NBA history.

Bulls' DeRozan enters Health and Safety Protocols

DeRozan has appeared in all 24 of the Bulls' games this season until this point.

Report: Lillard 'would like to play with' Simmons

Damian Lillard reportedly intends to give the Trail Blazers time to find a new leader of basketball operations following the firing of Neil Olshey, but he "still wants significant changes to the roster."

Giddey, Cunningham give glimpse into NBA future

Cade Cunningham and Josh Giddey both stand at 6-foot-8, representing the new school of big playmakers in the NBA.

Bridges adds to MIP case with another big game

The Hornets were shorthanded against the Hawks but it hardly mattered, with Miles Bridges' massive night helping the team to a big win. The performance was the continuation of a breakout season for Bridges, with a Most Improved Player award potentially in sight.

Grizzlies stay hot to win fourth straight

The Memphis Grizzlies have surprised the NBA world by winning their last four straight games without star point guard Ja Morant.

📊 Celtics scoring explosion adds to Blazers woes

The Celtics cruised to a 145-117 road win over the Blazers, with the 145 points the most the Blazers have given up in a regulation home game in franchise history.

Under Billups, defence still an issue for Trail Blazers

About a quarter of the way through the 2021-22 season, the Portland Trail Blazers are still troubled by the same issue which has dogged them for the past few seasons - Defence!

Nets struggles vs. contending teams continue

The Brooklyn Nets lost another game to a contending team, following their 111-107 loss to Chicago in Brooklyn. Their record against contending sides drops to 0-6 on the season.

Can Heat defence survive without Adebayo?

Against a Bucks team without Giannis Antetokounmpo, the Heat were outscored in the paint by 22 points as they fall to 1-2 without Bam Adebayo in the lineup.

KD passes Ray Allen all-time in scoring

With his bucket on Saturday night in Brooklyn, Kevin Durant surpassed Ray Allen to move into 24th on the NBA's all-time scoring list.

Ball among five Hornets placed in Protocols

LaMelo Ball is among four Hornets players to enter the NBA's Health and Safety Protocols, the team Saturday announced.

Vinsanity Scale: Grading JTA's poster on McGee

Juan Toscano-Anderson submitted a Dunk of the Year candidate with his poster on JaVale McGee.

LeBron expresses frustration on saga with protocols

"Pretty confused, frustrated, angry with not being able to do anything." James said postgame regarding the past few days. He also added that he felt the situation was handled poorly.

Embiid leads 76ers to statement win over Hawks

Joel Embiid's final numbers of 28 points, 12 rebounds, four assists and two blocks were huge for a 76ers team that suited up for this game without Tobias Harris.

Darius Garland joins elite Cavs company

Darius Garland did something we haven't seen since Kyrie Irving and LeBron James.

Beth Mowins makes history calling 76ers-Hawks broadcast

The veteran play-by-play announcer became the first woman ever to call an NBA regular-season game on ESPN.

Towns declared OUT vs. Nets

Towns was declared OUT against the Nets due to a bruised tailbone, an injury he suffered against in the team's previous game against the Washington Wizards.

Blazers fire general manager, president Olshey

"The Portland Trail Blazers organization has decided to terminate General Manager and President of Basketball Operations Neil Olshey, effective immediately due to violations of the Portland Trail Blazers’ Code of Conduct," the team Friday announced in a statement.

How Suns forced Curry into worst shooting night of career

On Tuesday, the Suns limited Stephen Curry to 12 points on 4-for-21 shooting from the field. How'd they do it? A lot of Mikal Bridges and a lot of Deandre Ayton.

Stats to know from Grizzlies' record-breaking win

The Grizzlies defeated the Thunder by 73 points on Thursday, the largest margin of victory in NBA history.

LeBron clears COVID-19 protocols, set to return

The NBA announced on Thursday that LeBron James has cleared health and safety protocols and is set to return to play.

DeRozan is the NBA's fourth-quarter scoring king

DeMar DeRozan scored 18 of his 34 points in the fourth quarter to beat the Knicks at Madison Square Garden. DeRozan leads the league in fourth quarter scoring this season.

Preview: Suns-Warriors clash headlines Saturday's games

There's nothing better than beginning the weekend with some hot tea or coffee on a cold winter Saturday morning along with some great dose of basketball action. Here's a preview with all you need to know about Saturday's games with the schedule, biggest storylines and how to watch them.

How to watch live 2021-22 NBA games in India?

Prior to Dec. 2, 2021 the only means to watch live NBA games on demand was by getting your NBA League Pass subscription now at the link below. That's not the case anymore as live NBA games are all set to return to the television sets in India.

NBA announces new broadcast partner for India

Viacom18 to distribute live NBA games in English and Hindi on Vh1, MTV, VOOT and Jio TV.

What are the largest margins of victory in NBA history?

The Grizzlies 152-79 win over the Thunder broke multiple records. Not only is it the largest victory in Memphis franchise history – the 73-point margin of victory breaks the all-time record.

Giddey, Mobley named Rookies of the Month

Toronto's Scottie Barnes and Houston's Jalen Green were among the other nominees.

Curry, Durant named Players of the Month

The former MVPs take home the honours for the months of October and November.

Warriors, Suns in league of their own in Western Conference

On Friday (10:00 p.m. ET on TSN), two of the best teams in the Western Conference will go head-to-head when the Warriors host the red-hot Suns.

Giannis puts on show in thrilling win over Hornets

The 127-125 victory is Milwaukee's eighth straight, all coming since the team returned to full health barring starting center Brook Lopez. During this run, the Bucks have defeated their opponents by a league-leading margin of 13.3 points.

Muggsy on LaMelo: 'The guys love playing with him'

Hornets legend Muggsy Bogues joined Quentin Richardson and Jamal Crawford during the NBA Hooper Vision live broadcast on NBA League Pass, giving special mention to LaMelo Ball.

On This Date: Dirk scores 53 in epic duel with T-Mac

This was the first of three 50-point games of Nowitzki's career. It's also a franchise record, one previously held by Jim Jackson and Jamal Mashburn.

How long will the Trail Blazers be without Lillard?

The Trail Blazers announced on Wednesday that Damian Lillard will be sidelined with an abdominal strain.

Bulls, Heat penalized for early free agent talks

Chicago and Miami each have to forfeit a second-round draft pick after violating league rules governing free agency discussions.

Soundsystem: Warriors or Suns, who's the best team in West?

NBA.com's Carlan Gay and Scott Rafferty break down the latest topics in the NBA and beyond on the LIVE edition of NBA Soundsystem.

Who is leading each award race so far?

Who is leading the pack for each major NBA award through the first quarter of the season?

Suns restrict Curry to worst shooting night ever

Led by Mikal Bridges, Phoenix held MVP frontrunner Stephen Curry to the worst shooting night of his career when he attempts at least 20 shots as the Warriors superstar finished with 12 points on just 4-of-21 shooting from the field including 3-of-14 from long distance.

Suns overcome Booker absence, extend win streak

The Suns had a 17-game losing streak in the rookie season of Deandre Ayton and Mikal Bridges. With a win against the Warriors, the duo are now a part of a 17-game winning streak, in just their fourth season.

Harden credits Miller for big game vs. Knicks

The Beard balled out, nearly recording a triple-double with 34 points, 10 rebounds, eight assists and three steals in 40 minutes of action against the Knicks. Postgame, he credited Reggie Miller, an NBA legend who was sideline calling the game for TNT, for his huge game.

LeBron to miss time with health and safety protocols

LeBron James will miss Tuesday night's matchup against the Sacramento Kings due to the league's COVID-19 health and safety protocols.

Is Alec Burks the answer for the Knicks?

In two games starting in place of Kemba Walker at point guard, Burks is averaging 24.0 points, 6.0 rebounds and 4.0 assists.

OTD: Kareem passes Robertson on all-time scoring list

A couple of years later, the six-time league MVP became the highest-scoring player in NBA history when he passed Wilt Chamberlain's total of 31,419 on April 5, 1984.

Magic's Suggs (thumb) to miss extended time

Jalen Suggs will miss "an extended period of time" after suffering a fractured thumb in the Magic's loss to the 76ers.

Can Randle, Knicks turn it around?

Julius Randle has lost the mojo he had in 2020-21, but can he get it back?

By the Numbers: Valanciunas' career night

The Lithuanian big man had a game for the ages, setting and breaking multiple records in the process, and led the Pelicans to a comfortable 123-104 win over the Clippers.

Lonzo edges LaMelo in Ball brothers showdown

Lonzo and LaMelo Ball went toe-to-toe for the third time in the NBA, with Lonzo and the Chicago Bulls coming out on top in an entertaining battle with the Charlotte Hornets.

Jokic dominates in return from injury

After missing the previous four games over a period of nine days, Nikola Jokic returned to the Nuggets lineup as the team began a monster seven-game road trip in Miami. For a return game, the reigning MVP stuffed the stat sheet with a near triple-double of 24 points, 15 rebounds and seven assists in just 33 minutes of action on an efficient 8-of-12 shooting from the field.

Trail Blazers early road woes continue

The 129-107 loss to the Jazz slumps their road record to a dismal 1-10, the second-worst in the league with only the Rockets holding a lesser record (0-11).

On This Date: Harden's masterclass vs. Hawks

Harden's 60 points helped the Houston Rockets blowout the Atlanta Hawks by a margin of 47 points.

Report: Porter Jr. to undergo back surgery

Michael Porter Jr. left Denver's matchup with Houston on Nov. 6 with a back injury and hasn't taken the court since.

From the driveway to the NBA: Lonzo and LaMelo face off

The two Ball brothers will go head-to-head when Lonzo and the Bulls host LaMelo and the Hornets on Monday.

PG putting together strong MVP case

While Steph Curry and DeMar DeRozan have taken the early headlines in the MVP race, LA Clippers star Paul George is quietly entering the race.

Is this the best version of Curry we've ever seen?

Stephen Curry has been phenomenal to start the 2021-22 NBA season, but how does this season stack up against 2015-16 when he was the unanimous MVP?

Will the LeBron at center experiment work?

The Lakers are continuing to tweak the formula, seeking to find lineup groupings that work. The next experiment could be LeBron James at center, with head coach Frank Vogel pleased by the versatility it can allow on both ends.

Fired up Curry goes off in fourth quarter

Angry Stephen Curry is a dangerous player. Bothered by an earlier call, Curry went off in the fourth quarter to help the Warriors to an 18-2 record on the season.

Stewart booed by Lakers fans after last week's altercation

Pistons big man Isaiah Stewart is not popular with Lakers fans, hearing boos from the STAPLES Center crowd in the first meeting since his altercation with LeBron James.

Curry keeps up historic 3-point pace

Through 20 games, he's knocking down a career-high 5.5 3-pointers per game. At this rate, he's projected to knock down nearly 450 for the season which will shatter his previously owned record of 402, which is already superhuman compared to others.

NBA players mourn death of Virgil Abloh

Virgil Abloh was an instrumental figure in NBA sneaker culture and following the tragic news of his passing at age 41, players around the league offered their condolences for the iconic designer.

Report: DeMarcus Cousins to sign with Bucks

The defending champions needed some frontcourt depth and they'll look for that in veteran center DeMarcus Cousins.

Records tied & broken in Rockets-Hornets OT thriller

In a 146-143 high-scoring thriller, the young Rockets upset a high-seeded Eastern Conference team for a second straight game. As a result, there were plenty of records tied or broken over the course of this 53-minute entertainer. Here's a look at some of them

Suns proving last year's Finals run was no fluke

By surviving a late surge from the Nets, on the second night of a back-to-back, the Suns extended their win streak to 16 - the second-longest in franchise history. That said, despite all they have achieved, there's still room for skepticism but the Suns have a chance to shut that talk down with their next matchup - against the league-leading Golden State Warriors.

How did Embiid fare in his return?

Joel Embiid made his long-awaited return to the 76ers lineup after missing nine games under health and safety protocols, and looked like he hadn't missed a beat despite the team losing in double-overtime.

On This Date: Rondo's epic assists streak ends

Rondo's 37-game double-digit assists streak, set in the calendar year of 2012, is tied with one by John Stockton for the second-longest in NBA history.

John Wall could return to the Houston Rockets

John Wall has not suited up for Houston this season but the Rockets are discussing having the five-time NBA All-Star resume playing in the near future.

LeBron, AD sound off after Lakers collapse in triple overtime

For not the first time this season, the Lakers coughed up a double-digit lead late and let a win slip away. They battled, playing their first triple-overtime game in nearly a decade, but they gassed out and eventually lost to a Kings squad that were missing two starters.

By the Numbers: Suns' 15-game win streak

The Suns have won 15 straight games since that 1-3 start, putting their 16-3 record mighty close to the league-best Golden State Warriors (17-2).

Warriors dismantling opponents in 3rd quarters

This season, Golden State has been doing the most damage coming out of halftime, reminiscent of the peak of the Warriors dynasty during the second half of the last decade. They are outscoring their opponents by 144 through 19 games, that's not only a league-best tally but just shy of doubling the team ranked second in the Hornets (73).

Defence the secret to Charlotte's recent success

The Hornets are back among the Eastern Conference's top teams after winning eight of their last nine games, including five straight at home.

NBA fines LeBron James

LeBron James made his return from suspension against Indiana, but late in the win broke out a provocative dance celebration leading to a $15K fine from the league office.

Jokic (wrist) out vs. Bucks

In the 14 games played, the reigning league MVP is averaging career-highs of 26.4 points and 13.6 rebounds while also dishing out 6.4 assists on career-high shooting efficiencies of 59.3 percent from the field and 41.0 percent from beyond the arc.

Ja vs. Trae: The NBA's next point guard rivalry

The last time Ja Morant and Trae Young faced each other in Memphis, we saw a classic duel between two rising star point guards. Young finished with 36 points and nine assists while Morant had 28 points and seven assists.

Way-too-early 2020 NBA Redraft

On the one-year anniversary of the 2020 NBA Draft, our NBA Global staff held a redraft of the lottery.

Taking the temperature of trends around the NBA

Through the first month of the season, which players and teams are trending upward or downward?