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Klay speaks on Golden State's title odds

Klay Thompson, who is set to return from injury imminently, says he believes the 16-2 Golden State Warriors are a strong championship threat this season.

Nick Metallinos

KD reacts to passing AI on all-time scoring list

Kevin Durant scored 21 points against the Boston Celtics on Wednesday night and passed Allen Iverson for the 25th spot on the NBA's all-time scoring list.

Nick Metallinos

Vintage LeBron leads Lakers past Pacers in OT

As he rallied the Lakers late, he started to hear it quite a bit from the Pacers faithful at the Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis, and midway through overtime, LeBron James had heard enough.

Yash Matange

LeBron opens up on incident, suspension

LeBron James returned to the lineup for the Lakers matchup with Indiana. After a dominant performance, James discussed his one game suspension, believing the penalty was not warranted.

Kane Pitman

MJ happy as LaMelo, Hornets find their 'shine'

For the first time in Michael Jordan's ownership tenure, Charlotte is a player in the East -- thanks largely to his phenom guard, LaMelo Ball.

S Powell, NBA.com

On This Date: Giannis explodes for record-setting 50 points

The performance, which led the Bucks to a 122-118 win – the team's eighth straight victory – helped Antetokounmpo put his name alongside multiple franchise records.

Yash Matange

Edwards adds to 2021-22 highlights package

As part of the Timberwolves' 113-101 victory over the Heat, Anthony Edwards added to his list of highlight-reel plays from the 2021-22 season.

Yash Matange

AD out vs. Pacers

Lakers star Anthony Davis will miss the game against the Pacers with a fever.

Kane Pitman

Why Warriors should and shouldn't pursue Ben Simmons trade

How would Ben Simmons fit on the Warriors? Would a win-now move make them clear championship favorites?

Scott Rafferty

Seth Curry is stepping out of his brother's shadow

Seth Curry is on track to become the 10th player in NBA history to crack the 50-40-90 club if he maintains his hot start to the season.

Rookie Ladder: Cunningham challenging Barnes, Mobley

After missing the first four games of the season and struggling upon his return, No. 1 overall pick Cade Cunningham is starting to hit his stride during his rookie season.

Kyle Irving

Lillard returning to form after early season struggles

After an abysmal first nine games to the season, the Trail Blazers superstar seems to be turning things around with recent performances looking a lot more like his level of play.

Yash Matange

Westbrook laments Lakers' effort in loss to Knicks

Not for the first time this season, the Lakers found themselves in an early double-digit deficit.

Benyam Kidane

Heat's Herro making strong 6MOY case

While his career-highs across the board do put his name among the candidates for the 'Most Improved Player of the Year' award, Herro is really running away with it in the Sixth Man of the Year race.

Yash Matange

Porzingis finally settling in and paying off for Mavs

In an exclusive interview with NBA.com, Porzingis delves into why he looks more comfortable with the Mavericks this season.

M Medina, NBA.com

Carmelo gets standing ovation at MSG

"It goes deeper than basketball...that bond I have with New York City will never go anywhere," Anthony said prior to tip-off. When he checked into the game, at the 4:10 mark of the first quarter, he received a standing ovation from the crowd at Madison Square Garden.

Yash Matange

Doncic 'questionable' to face Clippers

Mavericks superstar Luka Doncic has missed three-straight games — a back-to-back with the Suns and a matchup with the Clippers.

Kane Pitman

LeBron, AD roast Kuzma's giant pink sweater

Kyle Kuzma arrived at Capital One Arena with the world's biggest pink sweater and he sure had social media buzzing.

Benyam Kidane

Shumpert wins Dancing with the Stars, makes history

From the hardwood to the dancefloor, Iman Shumpert is a champion once again after taking out the 30th season of Dancing with the Stars.

Benyam Kidane

Rockets nearing franchise record for losing streak

The team has lost these 15 straight games, five shy of their franchise record, by an average margin of 13.7 points, including three defeats by 26 points or more.

Yash Matange

LeBron suspended for hit on Stewart

LeBron James earned the second ejection of his career after striking Pistons center Isaiah Stewart in the face.

Scott Rafferty

Durant (shoulder) available vs. Cavaliers

Kevin Durant recently told the media that it's an injury he's been playing through and getting treatment on.

Scott Rafferty

Power Rankings: One thing each team is thankful for

NBA Christmas Day is still a month away, but as our friends in the United States celebrate Thanksgiving, we take a closer look at what each team in the league is thankful for at this point of the season.

Scott Rafferty

James ejected for 'unnecessary' contact on Pistons' Stewart

LeBron James was ejected from the game in Detroit after catching Pistons big man Isaiah Stewart with what was deemed as "unneccessary, excessive" contact by the officiating crew.

Kane Pitman

DeRozan, LaVine leading Bulls to top of the East

DeMar DeRozan and Zach LaVine are on a tear to start the season for Chicago. Take a look at some of the numbers that suggest the output could be very much sustainable.

Kane Pitman

AD defends LeBron's reputation after ejection

LeBron James was ejected for just the second time in his career after an errant elbow caught Pistons big man Isaiah Stewart in the face.

Benyam Kidane

Why did the Kings fire Luke Walton?

Luke Walton's time with the Kings has come to an end following a 6-11 start to the season.

Jordan Greer

By the Numbers: Giannis makes history, again

In just 30 minutes, Giannis Antetokounmpo stuffed the stat sheet with 32 points, 20 rebounds and five assists, creating history along the way.

Benyam Kidane

Curry's breaking teams without touching the ball

Stephen Curry's 40-point performance in Golden State's come-from-behind win over Cleveland was a masterclass in how to move off-ball.

Scott Rafferty

Tatum making slow start to season a distant memory

Following his blockbuster performance against the Lakers, Jayson Tatum followed it up with a 33-point outing against the Thunder as his offensive game looks back to his best.

Benyam Kidane

Cunningham showing why he was No. 1 pick

An ankle injury forced Cade Cunningham to miss the first few games of the season, but now that the star rookie is getting comfortable on an NBA floor, he's proving exactly why he was the No. 1 overall pick.

Kyle Irving

On This Date: Chick Hearn's legendary streak begins

In a career that spanned just over four decades, Chick Hearn called an insurmountable 3,388 consecutive Laker games from 1965 to 2001.

Yash Matange

Saturday's top highlights and best performers

Nine games on Saturday night included a historic performance by the reigning Finals MVP Giannis Antetokounmpo as eight of the nine home teams recorded wins. In case you missed any of the action, here's a recap with the best game, top performance and highlight from the slate.

NBA.com Staff

Who's the better passer: LaMelo or Trae?

Ahead of Charlotte and Atlanta facing off on Saturday, our NBA Global staff debate which one of the team's point guards is the better passer.

NBA.com Staff

How did LeBron fare in his return from injury?

LeBron James returned to the Lakers after missing the past eight games with an abdominal strain against the Boston Celtics.

Nick Metallinos

Middleton passes Allen, makes franchise history

Middleton passed Allen's tally in his 566th regular-season game for the Bucks and sits atop the leaderboard with 1,054 career 3-pointers.

Yash Matange

Cavs' Sexton undergoes season-ending surgery

Cleveland Cavaliers guard Collin Sexton is expected to miss the remainder of the 2021-22 season after undergoing surgery to repair a left meniscus tear, the team announced. Appearing in the first 11 games of the season, the 22-year-old was averaging 16.0 points, 3.3 rebounds and 2.1 assists in 28.7 minutes of action.

Yash Matange

Mavs to retire Dirk's No. 41 in special ceremony

The franchise announced that Dirk Nowitzki, "the greatest Maverick of all time," will be honoured in a ceremony where his number is raised to the rafters.

Gilbert McGregor

On This Date: Shaq's legendary triple-double

This iconic performance is one of only two triple-doubles that O'Neal recorded in a career that spanned 1,423 games.

Yash Matange

Friday's top highlights and best performers

An exciting nine-game slate provided plenty of action and thrilling performances headlined by the marquee contest between the Los Angeles Lakers and the Boston Celtics. In case you missed anything, we got you covered with the best game, top performers and the final scores.

NBA.com Staff

Will LeBron's return fix the Lakers?

After missing the last eight games, LeBron James will return to the court on Friday, Nov. 19 against the Celtics.

Kyle Irving

Heat Check: Will the Wizards be a playoff team?

The Wizards got out to one of the hottest starts of any team in the NBA, but is it sustainable over the course of an 82-game season?

Kyle Irving

Thursday's (ET) best game, top fantasy performers

Just six games on Thursday night but plenty of action and competitive games to look back on. In case you missed anything, we got you covered with the top highlight, best game and top fantasy performers.

NBA.com Staff

George compares Morant to prime D-Rose

Ja Morant is off to a roaring start to the 2021-22 season, earning comparisons to the youngest MVP in league history by his peers.

Kyle Irving

WNBA approves new playoff format

The postseason will consist of three rounds featuring a best of three, five and five series to determine the WNBA Champion.

NBA.com Staff

Report: 76ers interested in 'approximately 30 players' for Simmons

The list is said to feature Damian Lillard and Bradley Beal, as well as Nets star James Harden.

Scott Rafferty

By The Numbers: Giannis' 47-point explosion vs. Lakers

While the Lakers battled, despite missing LeBron James, they simply had no answer for a masterful showcase from the reigning NBA Finals MVP in Giannis Antetokounmpo. The Greek Freak went off, scoring a season-high 47 points with superhuman efficiency in the team's 109-102 victory.

Yash Matange

Are Lillard, Blazers starting to turn things around?

The Portland Trail Blazers are hoping their season has taken a turn for the better, helped by the stellar play of reserves Larry Nance Jr and Nassir Little.

Nick Metallinos

LaMelo's playmaking growth on full display

LaMelo Ball dished out a career-high 14 assists to lead the Hornets to a 97-87 win over the Washington Wizards.

Benyam Kidane

Wednesday's (ET) best game, top fantasy performers

A huge 11-game slate filled the NBA schedule, with plenty of highlight performances to go around, headlined by the marquee contest in Milwaukee between the two most recent NBA Champions in the Bucks and Lakers.

Yash Matange

On This Date: LeBron dominates Heat with 50-piece

It marked the 12th 50-point game of LeBron's career, moving him past Allen Iverson on the all-time leaderboards. The performance was also the first 50-piece by a Laker since Kobe Bryant's career finale, when he dropped 60.

Yash Matange

NBA, Sportradar announce global partnership

The new partnership with the NBA, WNBA and G League begins with the 2023-24 NBA season.

Official Release

Green makes DPOY statement against KD

Warriors forward Draymond Green reminded us that he is still elite defensively by doing his part to hold Kevin Durant to an uncharacteristically poor shooting night.

Gilbert McGregor

PG reacts to STAPLES Center name change

"I grew up this being STAPLES and STAPLES being the place to play and the place to be," Paul George said. "It'll definitely be weird."

Scott Rafferty

Mounting injuries a concern for Bucks

As injuries have piled up to start the 2021-22 season, the Bucks have struggled. The absence of one player, in particular, has been the chief cause for concern.

Kane Pitman

Nets not 'in that category' of top teams says Nash

Despite holding a 10-5 record and sitting third in the East, the Nets have struggled against elite competition this season, with tonight's loss to the Warriors adding to defeats to the Heat, Bulls and Bucks.

Benyam Kidane

What has STAPLES Center been renamed to?

Beginning Dec. 25, 2021, the STAPLES Center will be renamed to Crypto.com Arena after a naming rights deal that is reportedly worth over $700 million.

Yash Matange

Second annual NBA Jersey Day set for Dec. 14

The NBA is encouraging fans around the world to show their love by rocking their favorite NBA jersey.

Curry cements himself as MVP frontrunner

Steph Curry put on a show at Barclays Center, leading the Warriors to a commanding 117-99 win over the Nets, winning the one-on-one battle with fellow MVP candidate Kevin Durant.

Benyam Kidane

George is pacing Clippers' latest hot streak

After starting the season 1-4, the Clippers have bounced back by winning eight of their next nine led by Paul George's MVP level of play.

Yash Matange

NBA set for preseason games in Abu Dhabi

As part of a multi-year partnership deal signed between the NBA and Department of Culture and Tourism of Abu Dhabi (DCT Abu Dhabi), the league will play its first NBA games in Abu Dhabi. The exhibition games, who's venue and participating teams are yet to be announced, are approximately set for Oct. 2022 as part of the 2022-23 preseason schedule.

Yash Matange

Warriors clicking with new-look supporting cast

The new-look Warriors, without any major offseason signings, have been clicking all cylinders led by their MVP candidate Stephen Curry and their new high-efficiency role players.

Yash Matange

On This Date: Kemba erupts for 60 points

Walker set a number of franchise records with his red-hot showcase, but it wasn’t quite enough for the Hornets to get the win.

Yash Matange

Breaking down Durant's decision to leave Warriors

In Kevin Durant's mind, choosing the Nets over the Warriors was easy. What led him to that decision?

Jordan Greer

How long will Cavs be without Evan Mobley?

Evan Mobley left Cleveland's loss to Boston on Monday, Nov. 15 in the third quarter with a right elbow sprain.

Kyle Irving

Soundsystem: Did the Wizards win the Westbrook trade?

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.

NBA.com Staff

AD's ejection highlights latest string of Lakers struggles

Anthony Davis is back healthy and averaging a double-double but it feels like something is missing. Aside from the obvious absence of LeBron James, the Lakers have some things they need to sort out sooner rather than later.

Gilbert McGregor

There's no stopping Durant from midrange

Kevin Durant has long been a midrange assassin, but he's kicked his efficiency from that distance to a terrifying level to start this season.

Scott Rafferty

MVP Ladder: Curry, Durant in battle for top spot

Through the first month of the season, the NBA's Most Valuable Player is...

Kyle Irving

DeRozan, LaVine continue historic start

DeMar DeRozan and Zach LaVine were back at it against the Lakers, combining for 64 points in their 121-103 win at STAPLES Center.

Benyam Kidane

Monday's best game, top fantasy performers

A huge 10-game slate filled the NBA schedule, with plenty of highlight performances to go around. Catch up on the best game, highlight and fantasy performances from another busy day around the league including big nights for Luka Doncic, Nikola Jokic, Devin Booker and many more.

Kane Pitman

Bulls' win a bittersweet one for DeRozan

Chicago's star guard is steady as usual as the Bulls score an emotional win in his California homecoming.

Mark Medina

Could DeRozan have been a Laker?

DeMar DeRozan has found a new home in Chicago, but just how close was he to joining his hometown team as a free agent in 2021?

Nick Metallinos

Will Lillard play against the Raptors?

The Trail Blazers were without Damian Lillard on Monday due to an abdominal injury, marking the six-time All-Star's first missed game of the season.

Scott Rafferty

Why Caruso moved on from the Lakers

Despite arguably being LeBron James' most compatible teammate, Alex Caruso moved on from the Lakers, signing with the Bulls this past offseason. Why didn't he stay in LA?

Benyam Kidane

Power Rankings: A new No. 1 emerges

As the first month of the 2021-22 NBA season comes to a close, teams are beginning to reveal their true identities. Who has done enough to take the top spot?

Kyle Irving

LaMelo, Hornets searching for consistency

It's been a rollercoaster ride to start the season for Charlotte, with the young Hornets searching for consistency on both ends of the floor. A brilliant fourth quarter defensive effort against Golden State gave a glimpse into the future of the franchise.

Kane Pitman

The Cavs are building something special

The Cleveland Cavaliers have now won six of their past seven games and are proving their early season success is no fluke.

Benyam Kidane

Sunday's best game, top fantasy performers

Seven games around the league on Sunday, headlined by big wins for the Lakers, Hornets and Hawks. If you missed any of the action, we've got you covered with the best game, highlight, performance, fantasy performers and more below.

Benyam Kidane

Trae and the Hawks learning to play with expectations

The Atlanta Hawks were one of the buzz teams coming into the 2021-22 season after a breakout year. Can a win over the Milwaukee Bucks prove a launchpad for their season?

Kane Pitman

Saturday's best game & top fantasy performers

Saturday's seven-game slate served up plenty of big performances! If you missed any of the action, we've got you covered with the best game, highlight, performance, fantasy performers and more below.

Benyam Kidane

On this Date: Satnam Singh makes G League history

On Nov. 14 (IST) in 2015, Satnam Singh made his debut for the Texas Legends - the G League (then the D League) affiliate of the Dallas Mavericks. His debut made him the first Indian-born player to play in a G League game.

Yash Matange

NBA tells players, coaches to get booster shots

The NBA and the NBPA are now urging booster shots be received by those who are fully vaccinated.

Tim Reynolds — AP

Is it too soon to sound the alarm for these teams?

Three members of our NBA Global staff break out the panic meter to weigh in on teams that entered the season with high expectations but are off to slow starts.

Scott Rafferty

Curry makes more history in win over Bulls

Stephen Curry led the Warriors in their win over the Bulls and made some more history along the way.

Scott Rafferty

League-best Warriors cap-off dominant homestand

The Golden State Warriors finished their home stand 7-1, and currently sit atop the NBA boasting both the league's best offence and defense.

Nick Metallinos

Should the Knicks change their starting five?

After getting out to a 5-1 start, the Knicks have dropped five of their last seven games, including Friday night's contest to the Hornets. Is it time for a lineup change in New York?

Kyle Irving

Frustrated AD calls Lakers blowout loss 'embarrassing'

This is the Lakers' sixth loss through 13 games and nearly every one of them has been in dramatic fashion. Against the Timberwolves, the game was decided in the third quarter when the Lakers got outscored 40-12.

Yash Matange

OTD: Dawkins shatters backboard with monster dunk

On Nov. 13, 1979 Darryl Dawkins, aka Chocolate Thunder, delivered one of the most iconic NBA moments when he dunked over Kansas City Kings forward Bill Robinzin, shattering the backboard in the process.

Benyam Kidane

Friday's best game & top fantasy performers

With a huge 11-game slate, there was plenty of action around the NBA on Friday. If you missed any of it, we had you covered with the best game, highlight, performance, fantasy performers and more below.

NBA.com Staff

Celtics' Schroder playing far better than his contract

For his current salary on the books, Schroder is certainly outplaying his value. Most recently against the Bucks, he erupted for 38 points, just three shy of his career-high, with a majority of those coming after the fourth quarter started.

Yash Matange

NBA probe on FA tampering in advanced stages

Per ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski, the NBA's probe into the possible pre-free agency tampering involving the signings of Kyle Lowry and Lonzo Ball has reached the "advanced stages."

Yash Matange

Ejected players from Jazz-Pacers fined

The incident occurred with 4:01 remaining in the fourth quarter of the Pacers’ 111-100 win over the Jazz on Nov. 11 at Vivint Arena.

Official Release

Antetokounmpo injury update: Out vs. Celtics with ankle sprain

The reigning Finals MVP will miss his first game of the season with a sprained right ankle on Friday, Nov. 12 against the Celtics.

Kyle Irving

Blazers president McGowan resigns

Dewayne Hankins will take over as the organization’s new President of Business Operations.

Official Release

Four players ejected as Turner, Gobert scuffle

Days after the dual ejection of Nikola Jokic and Markieff Morris in Denver, the NBA witnessed another one. This one, not far from the altitudes of Ball Arena, occurred in Salt Lake City in a game between the Utah Jazz and the Indiana Pacers.

Yash Matange

Report: Simmons' agent believes 76ers impacting star's mental health

Simmons' agent Rich Paul, in an exclusive with The Athletic's Shams Charania, shared that the franchise's recent tactics geared towards ramping up Simmons' return to action are only worsening the star's mental health.

Yash Matange

On This Date: 76ers acquire Butler in stunning trade

Completed nearly two months after Butler had requested a trade from the Timberwolves, the deal saw the five-time All-Star paired in Philadelphia alongside the young star-studded duo of Ben Simmons and Joel Embiid.

Yash Matange

Report: Butler (ankle) won't play vs. Clippers

Jimmy Butler left the game after playing all 12 minutes of the first quarter. He appeared to sprain his right ankle around the 1:19 mark of the first quarter after injuring it in a lock-up with Lakers guard Wayne Ellington.

Yash Matange

All-time draft featuring 75 greatest players

To celebrate the reveal of the 75 greatest players of all time, our NBA.com Global Staff held a special draft featuring the all-time greats who made the NBA 75 list.

Scott Rafferty

Mind-boggling stats from 13-game Wednesday

Wednesday night witnessed 26 of the 30 NBA teams taking the floor. Across the 13 games, we saw multiple thrilling plays, record-setting performances and some blowouts as well. All put together, there were some head-scratching, eye-popping numbers from every game.

Yash Matange

Edwards' career night a sign of things to come

Anthony Edwards lit up the Warriors for a career-high 48 points, showcasing his ever-evolving offensive game. Let's take a deeper dive into the numbers behind his historic night.

Benyam Kidane

Lakers hold off against Heat in OT thriller

In a rematch of the 2020 NBA Finals, the Los Angeles Lakers escaped with a 120-117 overtime win over the Miami Heat to move to 7-5 on the season.

Nick Metallinos

Cunningham edges Green in battle of top picks

Jalen Green may have won the individual battle against Cade Cunningham but it was the number one overall draft pick's team that got the win in Houston.

Nick Metallinos

Wednesday's best game & top fantasy performers

A busy busy night in the NBA with all but four of the 30 teams taking the floor. Missed out on any of the action from the 13-game Wednesday slate? We got you covered with the best of the night.

NBA.com Staff

Bucks riding Giannis and depth in early title defence

The reigning Finals MVP is the only starter from last year's regular season to have played more than half the Bucks' games. He's played every one of the 12 games so far and is averaging numbers that are not far off his career-highs with 26.6 points, 11.8 rebounds, 6.0 assists and 1.8 blocks.

Yash Matange

Should Lakers be worried about LeBron?

When LeBron James sits, it usually spells disaster for the Lakers. And he has been sitting a lot more lately.

Jordan Greer

Butler has Heat looking like a legitimate contender

With Jimmy Butler playing at an MVP level, the Heat have the feel of a team capable of making a serious run for a title this season.

Gilbert McGregor

Cunningham vs. Green is NBA's next can't-miss matchup

The top picks in the 2021 NBA Draft will go head-to-head for the first time when the Rockets host the Pistons on Wednesday. This moment has been a long time coming.

Kyle Irving

Cause for concern? Key stats behind ATL's slow start

The Hawks slumped to their fifth-straight loss, going down to the Jazz by a final score of 110-98. As they sit near the bottom of the Eastern Conference standings, let's take a closer look at what's holding them back in 2021-22.

Benyam Kidane

Jokic suspended, Morris fined for altercation

Nikola Jokic has been suspended for one game and Markieff Morris has been fined for their altercation in the Nuggets-Heat game on Monday.

Official Release

Tuesday's (ET) best game & top fantasy performers

Tuesday's three-game slate had no shortage of action with the Bucks, Jazz and Clippers picking up wins. Catch up on all the news, scores and highlights right here.

Benyam Kidane

Princepal to sign with New Zealand Breakers in NBL

Princepal Singh is set to sign a three-year deal with the New Zealand Breakers in Australia's NBL.

Kyle Irving

10 players shining with their new teams

Kyle Lowry and DeMar DeRozan are among the players getting off to hot starts with new squads.

Steve Aschburner

Soundsystem: Rookie of the Year check in

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.

NBA.com Staff

Is it time to panic about the Bucks?

The Bucks are struggling out the gate, holding just a 4-6 record with a difficult road trip to come. A dominant force in the regular season over the last three campaigns, is it time to panic about defending champions?

Kane Pitman

By The Numbers: Curry's 50-piece vs. Hawks

Stephen Curry delivered his latest masterpiece, dropping 50 on the Hawks as the Warriors picked up a big win at home to improve to 9-1 on the season.

Kane Pitman

Jokic ejected after altercation with Morris

Bringing the ball up the floor, Nikola Jokic was fouled hard by Markieff Morris which sparked quite the physical reaction from the Serbian Center. Tensions flared but after things calmed down and upon review, both players were ejected.

Yash Matange

How long is Joel Embiid out?

The Philadelphia 76ers are likely to be without superstar big man Joel Embiid for multiple games after he returned a positive COVID test.

Kane Pitman

NBA players with most 50-point games

It comes as no surprise that Wilt Chamberlain leads the NBA's all-time charts for most 50-point games. Among active players, James Harden is one of three in the top 10 with 23 to his name.

Yash Matange

OTD: The second-longest game ever

The quintuple-overtime contest is the second-longest game of all-time and the longest in the shot-clock era. Dale Ellis of the Seattle SuperSonics went off for a career-high and set an NBA record with his playing time.

Yash Matange

Monday's (ET) best game & top fantasy performers

Monday's eight-game slate provided historic performances, thrilling overtime games, and plenty of exciting plays. Catch up on all the news, scores and highlights right here.

Yash Matange

Antetokounmpo and Bucks visit The White House

The Milwaukee Bucks have been honored as NBA champions with a visit to The White House. For Finals MVP Giannis Antetokounmpo, it was a continuation of a remarkable journey Sepolia to NBA superstardom.

Kane Pitman

George, Allen named Players of the Week

The veteran players each guided their squads to undefeated records in Week 3.

NBA.com Staff

Power Rankings: Each team's biggest X-Factor

Three weeks have now gone by in the 2021-22 season and as teams approach the 10-game checkpoint, we're learning more about who's who around the league. How does that impact this week's rankings?

Gilbert McGregor

What to make of Westbrook's rocky start

From his potential on the short roll to his problematic turnovers, here are 10 thoughts from Russell Westbrook's first 10 games with the Lakers.

Clippers beat Hornets with 22-0 run, win 4th straight

Over the final seven minutes, the Clippers went on a game-sealing 27-4 run. The loss was the fourth straight for the Hornets, who had started the season positively by winning five of their first seven.

Yash Matange

LaMelo learning to lead young Hornets

The Charlotte Hornets collapsed late against the LA Clippers, with LaMelo Ball going cold down the stretch. The rising star discussed his fourth quarter minutes postgame, in a continuation of of the young guard learning how to lead his squad.

Kane Pitman

How the Warriors bench has fuelled hot start

The Warriors own a league-best 8-1 record and have their bench to thank, giving them a huge spark to start the season.

Benyam Kidane

Sunday's best game & top fantasy performers

An exciting eight games cap-off the first week of November as the NBA schedule slowly heads towards its first holiday - Thanksgiving. Catch up on all the news, scores and highlights right here.

NBA.com Staff

On This Date: Lillard's first 60-point game

This showcase, which came in a loss, was the first of three 60-point games for Lillard over the course of 2019-20 season - a feat only one other player had previously achieved in NBA history.

Yash Matange

Doc Rivers reaches historic milestone

Doc Rivers, who began his coaching career in 1999, reached the historic milestone in his second season as the 76ers' lead man.

Gilbert McGregor

Doncic stuns Celtics with stepback triple for the win

With time winding down and three defenders in his face, Luka Doncic buried the stepback triple at the buzzer to give the Mavs a 107-104 victory over the Celtics — their third win from their past four games

Benyam Kidane

Lowry's winning mentality evident in Heat's hot start

Against the Utah Jazz, Lowry turned in his best performance of the season, recording his 19th career triple-double and his first in a Miami Heat uniform

Benyam Kidane

Popovich on cusp of all-time coaching record

Gregg Popovich, one of two active head coaches that are among the 10 winningest coaches ever, stands a chance to rise to the top of the leaderboard in the 2021-22 season.

Yash Matange

Blazers launch investigation into workplace environment

An outside law firm will conduct a "full, fair and independent" review into concerns brought to the organization.

NBA.com Staff

Saturday's best game & top fantasy performers

Saturday's six-game slate served up plenty of big performances, headlined by Luka Doncic, Nikola Jokic and Devin Booker. Catch up on all the news, scores and highlights right here.

Benyam Kidane

Friday's best game, top fantasy performers

The Cavaliers comeback win over the Raptors and the Knicks comeback win over the Bucks highlight Friday's nine-game slate.

Kyle Irving

Durant enjoys duel with No. 1 pick Cunningham

Nets star Kevin Durant praised Pistons rookie Cade Cunningham's game following a 96-90 Brooklyn win over Detroit.

Nick Metallinos

What is LiAngelo Ball's path to the NBA?

LiAngelo Ball started his G League season strong with 22 points and four 3-pointers. Does he have a path to join his brothers Lonzo and LaMelo in the NBA?

Kyle Irving

MVP Ladder: Durant rises to the top

Brooklyn's star forward is hitting his stride as we break down the Top 5 contenders so far for MVP.

Michael C. Wright

Rookie Ladder: Barnes leads the way in first ranking

The Raptors No. 4 pick Scottie Barnes leads all rookies in scoring and rebounding and leads the first Rookie Ladder of the season.

Carlan Gay

NBA: Firm will probe Suns after report of racism, misogyny

Most of the allegations in the report are from anonymous sources but a few are on the record.

David Brandt — AP

The best backcourt in NBA history is...

There is no competition: when healthy, the Splash Brothers are the NBA's undisputed best backcourt. But where do they rank all-time?

Celtics win but Tatum's shooting woes continue

Jayson Tatum missed his first eight shots against Miami and finished just 3-for-13, continuing a worrying shooting trend.

Nick Metallinos

Injury update, timeline for LeBron

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

Jordan Greer

Thursday's best game, top fantasy performers

A big night of hoops around the NBA with five games on the slate, capped off with a thriller in Los Angeles. Catch up on all the news, scores and highlights right here.

Nick Metallinos

Biggest unanswered questions for November

Can the Lakers figure out their Russell Westbrook problem? Will the Celtics' struggles continue? Can the Bulls sustain their stingy defense? The NBA.com Global Staff examines the unanswered questions heading into November.

Carlan Gay

LeBron is defying gravity and logic this season

On a nightly basis, 19-year veteran LeBron James is sure to deliver a highlight that makes you question the concept of time.

Gilbert McGregor

Wednesday's best game & top fantasy performers

What a night of hoops it was around the NBA with eleven games on the slate. Three games where decided by one possession, with monster performances across the league. Catch up on all the news, scores and highlights right here.

Kane Pitman

CP3 climbs to third in all-time assists

Paul needed eight assists to pass Nash for sole possession of third place and now trails only Jason Kidd and John Stockton on the all-time list.

Benyam Kidane

Heat dominate Mavs, continue strong start to season

We're only seven games in but nothing says dominance more than ranking second-best on offence and league-best on defence. The Heat have made a strong statement on why they should be considered alongside the Nets and Bucks as contenders.

Yash Matange

On This Date: Kobe begins legendary career

The late, great Kobe Bryant headlines a number of notable NBA players who played their first game on Nov. 3.

Yash Matange

Tuesday's (ET) best game & top fantasy performers

Just five games on a Tuesday night but there was plenty of action and performances to look back on with plenty of marquee teams taking the floor like the Los Angeles Lakers, Milwaukee Bucks and the Miami Heat. In case you missed the action from the slate, here's a recap with the top performers, best game, top highlight and the final scores.

Yash Matange

Soundsystem: What's up with the Celtics?

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.

NBA.com Staff

PG steps up big in comeback win

Paul George scored 27 of his 32 points in the second half, including being responsible for 18 of the team's final 27 points, as the Clippers overcame OKC with a 17-3 game-sealing run over the final 2:43 minutes.

Yash Matange

Collapse vs. Bulls latest of Celtics' rough losses

A late collapse against the Chicago Bulls has continued a difficult start to the season for one of the league's oldest and marquee franchises.

Yash Matange

Monday's (ET) best game & top fantasy performers

On a nine-game Monday night, the NBA provided plenty of highlights and had numerous superstars stepping with noteworthy performances. In case you missed the action from the slate, here's a recap with the top performers, best game, top highlight and the final scores.

Yash Matange

Billups era in Portland off to confusing start

It's understood that seven games is too small a sample size but taking a look at the Trail Blazers results and more specifically, the margins of victory or defeat, will have you scratching your head.

Yash Matange

NBA unveils all 30 City Edition jerseys

To honor the NBA's 75th anniversary season, all 30 of the new City Edition uniforms pays homage to key moments of each team's history.

Micah Adams

Power Rankings: What we've learned about each team so far

Through the first two weeks of the season, the best team in the NBA has been...

Kyle Irving

Knicks, Raptors to embark on first Classic Matchup of NBA 75

In celebration of the NBA's 75th season, the schedule features a number of classic matchups throughout the season that unify the league's rich history with its current landscape of stars and feature franchises.

Gilbert McGregor

Harden, Nets returning to form but 'got ways to go'

Coming into the game against the Pistons, the Nets' offence was ranked among the bottom six teams. However, on Halloween, Scary Hours returned at the Barclays Center as the Nets' offence set a new franchise record in a blowout victory.

Yash Matange

Veteran Lakers flex muscles on young Rockets

The final scoreline of 95-85 doesn't rightfully illustrate the domination of the Lakers. With this victory, during which they led by as many as 28 points, the 17-time NBA champions climbed above .500 for the first time in the 2021-22 season.

Yash Matange

Gobert's early form setting stage for Jazz to contend

Gobert recorded a double-double in his first five games and is already defending like it's the playoffs. Armed with a deep bench and built around star Donovan Mitchell, things are already looking promising in Salt Lake City.

Benyam Kidane

Durant ejected after elbowing Olynyk

Late in the third quarter, Kevin Durant caught Kelly Olynyk with an elbow to the head and was assessed a Flagrant 2.

Benyam Kidane

Sunday's (ET) best game and top highlights

A highlight-filled five-game slate on Halloween weekend provided quite the entertainment with top teams like the Brooklyn Nets, Los Angeles Lakers and the defending champs - the Milwaukee Bucks in action.

Yash Matange

NBA world celebrates Halloween with epic costumes

Last year, the NBA schedule gave the festivities a rare miss as the 2019-20 restart culminated early in October and the 2021-22 season didn't tip-off until days before Christmas Day. So, who were the best dressed up in Halloween 2021? NBA Global has got you covered with some of the best costumes.

Yash Matange

How did Cunningham look in his NBA debut?

In 19 minutes of action, Cade Cunningham recorded two points, seven rebounds and two assists as the Pistons secured their first win of the season

Benyam Kidane

Saturday's (ET) best game and top highlights

A packed 11-game slate provided plenty of action, highlights and top-class performances on Halloween night. If you missed any of the action check in here for the scores, highlights and best performances of the night.

NBA.com Staff

Melo thriving as Lakers 'professional scorer'

It's been a rollercoaster ride through the early going for the new-look Lakers but one positive has been the play of Carmelo Anthony. One of the greatest scorers the game has seen, Anthony is thriving in his role off the bench.

Kane Pitman

Aldridge reaches 20k points landmark

Along with passing a huge career peak, Aldridge also played a major role in the team's 105-98 home win over the Indiana Pacers. He finished with 21 points and eight rebounds on 10-of-16 shooting from the field in 28 minutes of action.

NBA.com Staff

Trail Blazers big W vs. Clippers headline Friday's (ET) slate

This was a fun night around the NBA. We had rookie battles, vintage veteran performances and statement wins. If you missed any of the action check in here for the scores, highlights and best performances of the night.

Kane Pitman

Heat making early statement with stifling defence

It's early days but the Miami Heat are restricting teams and making it hard to score with some hard-nosed defence. The proof is in the numbers as the team handsomely leads the league in defensive rating.

Yash Matange

Harden returns to offensive form

After attempting a combined 15 free throws through the first five games, courtesy the new rules, James Harden erupted against the Indiana Pacers. In his 29-point night, he attempted 19 free throws - 11 of which came in the first half alone.

Yash Matange

LeBron to return against Cavs

LeBron James will return to the court Friday (ET) after missing the previous two Lakers games. The team has announced James in the starting lineup.

Madison Williams

Stats to watch from weekend marquee games

Here are key numbers to know as you tune in to this weekend's marquee games.

B Martin, for NB...

Ignite to play home games in Vegas

G League Ignite will host eight home games at Michelob ULTRA Arena this season.

Official Release

On This Date: LeBron lives up to the hype in debut

James finished his rookie season averaging 20.9 points, 5.9 assists and 5.5 rebounds per game, making him one of only five players in NBA history to average 20-5-5 as a rookie.

Scott Rafferty

Grizzlies more than just Morant, def. Dubs in OT

Against the Warriors, over the fourth quarter and overtime, Memphis outscored their opponents 31-22 with just five points from Morant, who nailed the eventual game-winning dagger for the Grizzlies' second straight overtime win at the Chase Center.

Yash Matange

Thursday's best game, highlight and performance

The Bulls and Knicks played out a thriller, while Steph Curry and Ja Morant put on a show. Catch up on all the highlights, news, best performances and scores right here!

Kane Pitman

Bulls facing schedule gauntlet after hot start

Are the Bulls back? After the first loss of the season to New York, Chicago now face a brutal stretch in the schedule against playoff contenders in both conferences.

Kane Pitman

Host city & dates announced for 71st Jr. Nationals

The tournament, conducted in association with the Madhya Pradesh Basketball Association, comes nearly two years since the previous edition was held at the Patliputra Sports Complex in Patna, Bihar.

Yash Matange

JJ Redick joining ESPN as NBA analyst

The 15-year NBA veteran will contribute to a number of ESPN's studio shows and will also work some games during the 2021-22 season.

NBA.com Staff

Longtime Washington general manager dies at 84

Twice named NBA Executive of the Year, Ferry's Bullets made the playoffs in 13 of 17 seasons, won a title and reached The Finals three times.

NBA.com Staff

Welcome to the Ja Morant Show

Ja Morant entered this season with plenty of confidence, boldly claiming he was a top five point guard. After the first week of the season, he looks every bit the part as he continues to elevate the Grizzlies into one of the best shows in the league.

Benyam Kidane

KD says Nets feeling the void left by Kyrie

The Brooklyn Nets fell to the Miami Heat tonight in a 13-point loss and after five games, they have the third-worst offence in the league.

Benyam Kidane

Wednesday's (ET) best game, highlight, performance

An entertaining 10-game slate on Wednesday slate provided plenty of action. Here's the best of it all with the best game, top highlight and most notable performances from the slate.

NBA.com Staff

3 reasons why Lakers shouldn't panic...yet

The Lakers may be 2-3 and are coming off a loss to the Thunder, but there are some reason for optimism in LA despite the slow start.

Yash Matange

When does Princepal play in 2021-22 G League season?

Having played with the G League Ignite in the 2021 bubble, Princepal Singh will participate in the 2021-22 G League season with the Stockton Kings, who selected him with the fifth pick in the third round of the Draft. Find out when Singh could play with the complete Stockton Kings schedule for the 2021-22 season.

Yash Matange

NBA 75: Five milestones to watch

The King, a team with a new ring, and other NBA greats with milestones as they begin list ascending.

Sidd Sinha

Thunder are loaded with future draft picks

Since the 2019 offseason, the Thunder have been in the business of acquiring as many future draft picks as possible after trading away two All-Stars in Paul George and Russell Westbrook. How many draft picks do they have over the next five years?

Yash Matange

Report: LaVine intends to play through thumb injury

Through four games, Zach LaVine is averaging 25.5 points on .500/.444/.952 shooting splits.

Scott Rafferty

On This Date: Hakeem shows why he was selected No. 1

Hakeem Olajuwon got his Hall of Fame career off to a great start, recording 24 points and nine rebounds in 28 minutes of action.

Gilbert McGregor

Jokic leaves game with knee injury

Nikola Jokic clashed knees with Rudy Gobert during the second quarter. The MVP was ruled out of the game with a knee contusion.

Kane Pitman

Knicks thriving as deadliest 3-point shooting team

The Knicks are currently leading the league in 3-point makes as they open their season with a bang from beyond the arc.

Benyam Kidane

LeBron misses OT win over Spurs with injury

LeBron James missed the Lakers matchup with the Spurs on Tuesday (ET) with right ankle soreness. James injured his ankle against Memphis two days prior, but managed to play out the game.

Kane Pitman

Tuesday's best game, highlight, performance

A five game slate was headlined by an OT battle between the Lakers and Spurs. Catch up on big performances, injury scares and plenty of highlights from tonight's NBA action.

Kane Pitman

Soundsystem: Who's a pretender or contender?

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.

NBA.com Staff

Separating early contenders from pretenders

It's time for an early-season heat check on the contenders and pretenders in the NBA. Our NBA.com Staff got together to discuss the Jazz, Bulls, Hawks, Heat and Mavericks.

Kane Pitman

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