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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

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.

Micah Adams

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

Doncic's wizardry in five possessions

There was one particular stretch in the Mavs' win over the Raptors in which Luka Doncic scored or assisted on 12 straight points to take control of the game. It was a reminder of how surgical the two-time All-Star can be.

Scott Rafferty

Monday's games turn into dunk-a-thon

We're only one week into the season, but Monday's action served up a handful of dunks we just might revisit when it comes time to crown Dunk of the Year.

Benyam Kidane

Harden's season is off to puzzling start

Slowing down James Harden has been practically impossible over the course of his career. A three-time scoring champ, Harden has gotten buckets with ease, which is what makes his slow start to 2021-22 so shocking.

Kane Pitman

NBA collaborates with Lakme Fashion Week

The National Basketball Association (NBA) and Lakmé Fashion Week, India’s premier fashion event, today announced a collaboration to celebrate “NBA 75,” the league’s landmark 75th Anniversary Season in 2021-22.

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Tatum's big night highlights thrilling night of action

Nine games filled the slate on Monday night (ET), as the Chicago Bulls and Charlotte Hornets looked to remain undefeated in the early going. If you missed any of the action jump in right here for all the news, highlights and recaps of the day's play.

Kane Pitman

Curry, Bridges named Players of the Week

Golden State's star guard and Charlotte's high-flying forward take home the Week 1 honors.

NBA.com Staff

Fantasy Basketball waiver wire pickups for Week 2

The first week of the 2021-22 NBA season is behind us and there are several players who showcased some fantasy value moving forward and deserve a look on this week's waiver wire.

Kyle Irving

Power Rankings: First impressions from every team

Opening week of the 2021-22 season is in the books. Which teams impressed and which ones disappointed?

Scott Rafferty

Melo headlines Sunday's top performers

The Lakers pick up their first win of the season, while the Charlotte Hornets made it a 3-0 start for the first time in franchise history. We've got you covered with all the action from Sunday's six-game slate.

NBA.com Staff

Curry crosses 5,000 assists mark

Curry, who was already the franchise's all-time assists leader, becomes the first Warriors player ever and 69th player in NBA history to reach and pass the 5,000 assists milestone. For the historic dime, he threw the ball ahead in transition for a 3-pointer to his brother-in-law Damion Lee.

Yash Matange

Jalen Green announces himself vs. Celtics

The statement performance made Jalen Green the first Rockets rookie with at least 30 points and eight 3-pointers, and the first player from the 2021 Draft class to score at least 30.

Yash Matange

Carmelo climbs to ninth all time in scoring

With a 3-pointer in the third quarter of the Lakers win over the Grizzlies, Carmelo Anthony climbed to ninth on the NBA's all-time scoring list.

Benyam Kidane

Which teams feature most on NBA 75?

The league's three oldest franchises - the Warriors, Boston Celtics, New York Knicks - were well-represented on the team. However, they weren't the franchise with the most players on the team.

Yash Matange

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

Eight games on the first Saturday of the NBA's 2021-22 season provided quite the slate. A schedule led by Luka Magic in Toronto, the Greek Freak in San Antonio, a blowout in Portland and capped off by a competitive contest at the STAPLES Center in Los Angeles.

NBA.com Staff

Princepal Singh selected by Kings in G League Draft

With this selection, Princepal becomes the third Indian after Palpreet Singh Brar and Amjyot Singh to be picked in the G League Draft. Continuing his G League career with the Stockton Kings, Princepal is the third Indian after Satnam and Amjyot to play in the development league.

Yash Matange

Princepal & other takeaways from G League Draft

The 2021 G League Draft took place on Saturday (ET), with Princepal Singh, LiAngelo Ball, Lance Stephenson and Zaire Wade headlining the players selected.

Kyle Irving

Friday's best game, highlight, performance

An action-packed 10-game night on Friday did not disappoint, delivering on plenty of highlights and thrilling games. Catch up on all the scores, news and highlights from today's action right here.

NBA.com Staff

Frustrated Lakers drop another one

The Lakers have followed up their 0-6 preseason with an 0-2 start to the regular season. The latest loss came at the hands of the Phoenix Suns in a difficult night at Staples Center.

Kane Pitman

Udoka on Celtics loss: "As ugly as it can get"

The Boston Celtics battled through a rough night in their home opener, dropping a 115-83 contest to the Toronto Raptors. Outworked and out hustled throughout the night, head coach Ime Udoka didn't hold back with his analysis.

Kane Pitman

On This Date: Irving's record-breaking Nets debut

Irving's 50 points are the most ever scored by a player in a debut with a new team, surpassing Kiki Vandeweghe (47) and Wilt Chamberlain (43).

Scott Rafferty

76ers collapse late in home opener vs. Nets

Over the final 5:32 minutes of their home opener against the Brooklyn Nets, the Philadelphia 76ers gave up a 10-point lead and eventually went on to lose 114-109 by allowing the Nets to go on a game-sealing run 16-1 run.

Yash Matange

CP3 becomes 1st player with 20k points & 10k assists

Chris Paul has created a category all of his own. CP3 became the first player to top 20,000 points and 10,000 assists in NBA history.

Jordan Greer

How Aschburner voted for NBA's 75th Anniversary Team

Steve Aschburner shares his thinking process when breaking down the NBA's 75 greatest players.

Steve Aschburner

Active players primed to make next anniversary team

From Nikola Jokic to Ja Morant, there are a number of active players who are proving themselves to be all-time talents and are positioning themselves to make the NBA's next anniversary team.

Scott Rafferty

Key takeaways from full NBA 75 team

The full list of 75 members of the NBA's 75th Anniversary Team has been revealed. Here is all you need to know about this group of the NBA's greatest players.

Gilbert McGregor

Best reactions to full NBA 75 reveal

The 75 greatest players in NBA history have been revealed! Now that the full list is out, here are the best reactions to the NBA's 75th Anniversary Team.

NBA.com Staff

LeBron heads list of active players on NBA 75

The full list of players selected to the NBA's 75th anniversary team has been revealed, featuring several players that are still writing their stories.

Gilbert McGregor

Kerr 'still blown away' by Curry

Steph Curry has done it again. The Golden State Warriors superstar exploded for 45 points in a win over the LA Clippers. Steve Kerr and Draymond Green sounded off on the latest monster night for the Warriors superstar.

Kane Pitman

Trae and Hawks set out to 'prove it again'

The Hawks know they aren't considered among the top contenders in the Eastern Conference despite reaching the Conference Finals last season. Trae Young admitted Atlanta want to prove they belong after an impressive opening night win.

Kane Pitman

Highlights, final scores from Thursday's action

Only three games on the slate but there was no shortage of highlights! Steph Curry explodes, Trae Young and the Hawks make a statement and Miami dominate the Bucks. Catch up on all the scores, news and highlights from today's action right here.

Kane Pitman

Curry sets twitter alight with HUGE first quarter

Curry was perfect in the first quarter and scored more than half of his team's points in the period.

Jake Aferiat

76ers in no rush to trade Simmons, says Morey

"This is gonna go a long time because our only task, my only job is to help us have the best chance to win the title," Daryl Morey said of the Ben Simmons situation.

Scott Rafferty

NBA extends support of all HBCUs

Building off the success of NBA All-Star 2021, the NBA and the National Basketball Players Association (NBPA) will once again highlight the HBCU community during NBA All-Star 2022 in Cleveland.

NBA.com Staff

Hakeem, Giannis, Nash highlight international growth

In 1996, when the NBA named its 50 greatest players of all time, Hakeem Olajuwon stood as the sole international player to make the list. Fast forward to this year's 75th Anniversary, and the international growth of the game is on full display. With icons like Steve Nash, Dirk Nowtizki and Giannis Antetokounmpo among those named as part of the league's 75 greatest, it's clear how far the game has come in 25 years.

Benyam Kidane

The path to MVP for leading candidates

Entering the NBA's 75th anniversary season, which players are primed to be in the MVP race and what's their path to taking home the award?

Scott Rafferty

LaMelo hears 'MVP' chants as Hornets stun Pacers

The Charlotte Hornets stunned the Indiana Pacers in the season opener, rallying from a huge deficit to pull out the win. LaMelo Ball starred for the Hornets, finishing with 31 points, nine rebounds and seven assists.

Kane Pitman

Knicks outlast Celtics in epic 2OT thriller

The back-and-forth contest, with 11 lead changes and 10 ties, had the Garden buzzing and even had basketball greats like LeBron James and Sue Bird reacting on Twitter. While putting on a show, the players and the game set and broke plenty of records.

Yash Matange

Oct. 21, 1961: Wilt records 53 & 35 vs. Knicks

This 53-point and 35-rebound double-double against the Knicks was the third game, in as many days, to tip-off Wilt Chamberlain's dominant 1961-62 season.

Yash Matange

Highlights, final scores from Wednesday's action

An entertaining opening night was followed by an action-packed 11-game slate on Day 2 of the NBA's 75th anniversary season. Follow along for all your final scores, stats, news, highlights and top fantasy performers from each game.

Yash Matange

What to watch on League Pass today

The 2021-22 NBA season is underway and there are 11 games of action with 22 teams making their season debut. We have you covered with the perfect plan of attack to consume as many games as possible.

Kyle Irving

NBA Twitter reacts to next 25 NBA 75 selections

After revealing the first 25 players to be named to the 75th Anniversary Team on opening night, the next 25 members of the team were announced on Oct. 20. See what the NBA world is saying about the latest addition of names

Gilbert McGregor

NBA and F1 announce partnership to celebrate NBA 75

Formula 1® racing began in 1950 and is the world’s most prestigious motor racing competition, as well as the world’s most popular annual sporting series. Formula One World Championship Limited is part of Formula 1® and holds the exclusive commercial rights to the FIA Formula One World Championship™.

NBA.com Staff

Hoops world reacts to NBA 75 roster

Below, find the first 25 names that have been revealed to the NBA's 75th Anniversary Team as well as reactions from the NBA world on Twitter.

NBA.com Staff

Curry's triple-double powers Warriors over Lakers

The Stephen Curry-led visiting Warriors came into STAPLES Center and pulled off an upset against the star-studded hosts. Registering the 121-114 victory, the Warriors ensured the new-look Lakers, who were coming off a 0-6 preseason, remained winless.

Yash Matange

Giannis leads Bucks to dominant win on ring night

The Milwaukee Bucks made an emphatic start to their title defence, blowing out the Brooklyn Nets at Fiserv Forum. Giannis Antetokounmpo was unstoppable throughout, finishing with 32 points on a night of celebration in Milwaukee.

Kane Pitman

Holiday leaves game vs. Nets early with injury

Jrue Holiday was ruled out of the season opener against Brooklyn Nets, just after 17 minutes of action. The point guard subbed out of the game with 3:13 left in the first half and had 12 points (5-7 FGs) to his name at that point.

Yash Matange

Harden wants Brooklyn to be his longterm home

James Harden failed to sign an extension before the October 18 deadline. Despite not reaching an agreement, Harden expressed his desire to stay with the franchise after the Nets dropped the season opener to Milwaukee.

Kane Pitman

LeBron shines, but Lakers fall short against Warriors

LeBron James and Anthony Davis combined for 67 points, but it wasn't enough as Steph Curry and the Golden State Warriors finished strong to secure a 121-114 win on opening night.

Benyam Kidane

How have defending champions fared on ring night?

After the 2021-22 season opener, the league's defending champions are 59-16 (.786) in regular-season openers. With their 127-104 victory over the Brooklyn Nets, the Bucks improved to 2-0 as champions on opening night.

Yash Matange

Giannis on fire as Bucks top Nets

Milwaukee started their season off with a win behind a big performance from Giannis Antetokounmpo. The Bucks led for the majority of the night to celebrate ring night in style.

Kane Pitman

Why did the 76ers suspend Ben Simmons?

The 76ers announced Tuesday that Simmons has been suspended for one game because of "conduct detrimental to the team."

Jordan Greer

Opening night rosters feature 109 international players

The NBA's landmark 75th anniversary season marks the eighth consecutive year with at least 100 international players.

NBA.com Staff

How AD can make Lakers the title favourite

Injuries prevented Anthony Davis from looking like himself last season but if he delivers a solid bounce-back campaign in 2021-22, the Lakers will be next to impossible to beat in a seven-game series.

Gilbert McGregor

Is the best still to come for Giannis?

Giannis Antetokounmpo delivered a playoff run for the ages. The Finals MVP overcame a scary injury and countless pressure moments to deliver a drought breaking title for the Milwaukee Bucks. In a scary thought for the league, he also showed the best could be still to come.

Kane Pitman

By the Numbers: NBA celebrates 75th season

In order to celebrate the NBA's milestone 75th Anniversary Season, the NBA will honour its historic legacy throughout the 2021-22 season. From 1 to 75 we take a look at how the players, coaches, teams, games, records and moments have shaped the league's rich history.

NBA.com Staff

Opening Night features star-studded matchups

The 2021-22 NBA season will open on Oct. 19 with a pair of star-studded matchups, starting with a rematch of last season's Eastern Conference Semifinals between the Bucks and Nets.

Scott Rafferty

Debating which international players should be on NBA 75

Only one international player made the NBA's last anniversary team. Ahead of the 75 greatest players in league history being revealed, our NBA.com Staff debates how many international players deserve to make the cut.

NBA.com Staff

Silver 'thrilled' for normalcy as NBA 75 begins

The NBA will play its usual 82-game, October-to-June schedule after two pandemic-shortened seasons.

Steve Aschburner

Full season preview guide for 2021-22

The 2021-22 NBA season is upon us! As the season gets underway with a star-studded opening night on Oct. 19 (ET), we're here to get you caught up on where all 30 teams stand following another busy offseason, as well as which players our NBA.com Staff think will take home each end-of-season award, and what teams will battle in the NBA Finals.

Scott Rafferty

Oct. 19, 1960: Robertson, West make NBA debut

Hall of Famers West and Robertson made their NBA debuts against each other, just over a month after they were a part of the gold medal-winning United States team at the 1960 Olympics - considered the greatest amateur sports teams in basketball history.

Yash Matange

Parker leads Sky to first WNBA title

In her first season back with her hometown Chicago Sky, Candace Parker helped deliver the franchises first WNBA championship, defeating the Phoenix Mercury in four games.

Benyam Kidane

LeBron tops Forbes highest-paid NBA player list

LeBron James takes the No.1 spot for a record eighth consecutive year, with the Los Angeles Lakers star set to earn over $110 million.

Benyam Kidane

Five things we learned in preseason

Everything that happens during preseason should be taken with a grain of salt – good or bad. But on-court production (or lack thereof) isn't the only thing to take away from these exhibition games. Take a look at five things we actually learned heading into the 2021-22 season.

Kyle Irving

Preseason overreactions: Time to panic for Lakers?

It's the preseason and you know what means? It's also overreaction season! With opening night just days away, let's look at some of the outlandish takes to come out of exhibition play.

Kane Pitman

Which players deserve to have their jerseys retired?

With the Los Angeles Lakers announcing that Paul Gasol's No.16 will go up in the rafters, our NBA.com Staff share their picks of who is next in line to receive the same honour.

Scott Rafferty

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