Joel Embiid looked sore at times, but still managed to put up a big line, finishing with 27 points as the Philadelphia 76ers cruised to take a 2-1 lead in the series.
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After dropping Game 1 at home, Ben Simmons voiced his desire to guard Trae Young moving forward. Doc Rivers listened, with the move limiting the impact of the Atlanta Hawks guard in Game 2.
Embiid's 40-point game, which helped Philadelphia tie the series up at 1-1 with the 118-102 Game 2 win, was the first by a 76ers player since Allen Iverson in 2003.
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Joel Embiid turned in a huge performance in game 2, dropping 40 points and 13 rebounds and the 76ers secured a 118-102 win over the Atlanta Hawks.
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The 76ers surrendered home court advantage after dropping Game 1 to the Hawks and Trae Young had his fingerprints all over the victory. If Philadelphia is going to keep its championship aspirations alive, head coach Doc Rivers has to utilize Defensive Player of the Year candidate Ben Simmons to contain Atlanta's prolific playmaker.
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Trae Young joined the list of Madison Square Garden villains in round one, decimating the New York Knicks as the Atlanta Hawks advance in five games. He carried that momentum into Game 1 against the Philadelphia 76er, continuing his impressive postseason run.
Trae Young led the charge in Atlanta's Game 1 win over Philadelphia with 35 points, 25 of which came in a first half that saw the Hawks take control of the game.
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After going through physical therapy leading up to Game 1, Joel Embiid will play in the first game of the series against the Hawks.
After missing the playoffs last season, the Atlanta Hawks are into the second round, where they will face a tough test against the No.1 seed Philadelphia 76ers. Can Trae Young continue his scorching playoff debut against one of the NBA's best defences or will the 76ers march on to the Eastern Conference Finals?
“I know where we are," Young said postgame about the late-game bow. "I know it's a bunch of shows around this city. And I know what they do when the show is over." Amidst the raucous MSG crowd, the 22-year-old let his numbers do the talking with averages of 29.2 points and 9.8 assists through the five games.
It wasn't his most efficient outing of the season, but Trae Young still came up big in Atlanta's Game 4 win over New York with game-highs of 27 points and nine assists. The Hawks are now one win away from advancing to the second round of the playoffs.
The playoffs roll on with four games on Monday, with the Knicks, Celtics and Suns all desperately looking to square the ledger in pivotal Game 4's. With so much on the line, NBA.com gets you set with what to look for on what is sure to be an enthralling day of hoops.
Prior to Game 3, John Collins was recognized for his professionalism and integrity in his interactions with the media.
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Trae Young's elite playmaking was on full display in Game 3 as he dished out 14 assists to lead the Atlanta Hawks to a 105-94 win over the New York Knicks.
There are a trio of Game 3s to look forward to on Saturday, including a must-win contest for the Clippers as their first-round series with the Mavericks shifts to Dallas. Here's what to keep an eye on in each game.
Back on the playoff stage for the first time in three seasons, 32-year-old Derrick Rose finished with 26 points, four rebounds and four assists to help the Knicks even the series at 1-1. Call it "vintage" if you'd like but it showed that the Knicks won't win this series without the former MVP maintaining a similar level of play, which isn't far-fetched at all.
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The fan, who is not a season-ticket holder, is banned from Madison Square Garden indefinitely.
"I thought as the game went on, he started to see things better," Knicks head coach Tom Thibodeau said of Randle's play in Game 2. In the third quarter he sparked a 30-8 game-changing run and helped close out the win late, giving Knicks fans hope as the series shifts to Atlanta for Games 3 and 4.
The Knicks trailed by double-digits for much of the first half but used a big 30-8 run in the second half to turn the table and win Game 2, 101-92. The series is now tied at one game apiece as the series shifts to Atlanta for the next couple of games.
The 2021 NBA Playoffs roll on with three Game 2s on Thursday. The Wizards are trying to steal a win in Philadelphia, the Hawks are looking to take another one from the Knicks at Madison Square Garden and the highly anticipated return of Donovan Mitchell sets the table for a big one between the Jazz and Grizzlies.
Trae Young stamped himself as the newest Madison Square Garden villain with an electrifying performance in Game 1, earning plenty of boos from the home crowd.
What a playoff debut it was for Trae Young, with the dynamic point guard pouring in 32 points including the game winning floater with 0.9 seconds left to stun the New York Knicks at Madison Square Garden.
The Knicks swept the Hawks 3-0 in the regular season series but Atlanta displayed a rotation that hardly resembles the lineups that are clicking heading into the postseason in two of those matchups. New York's defence versus Atlanta's offence makes for a true clash of opposite powers in what should be a thrilling playoff series.
With the 2021 NBA Playoffs starting up on Saturday, players will have the opportunity to shine on the bright stage and step up for their teams in pursuit of a championship. But as we've seen before legacies can be defined in the postseason, so you better bring your A-game. Who are the players that have the most to prove this playoffs?
The NBA Playoffs begin Sunday, May 23 with a full slate of four games. Check below for times and dates of the entire first round.
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There were nine NBA games to look forward to on Friday, including a showdown between two All-Star guards in Chris Paul and Damian Lillard. If you missed any of the action, jump in here to catch up on stats and highlights from each contest.
The Lakers kept their chances of avoiding the Play-In Tournament alive, while the Blazers and Mavericks edge closer to securing their playoff spots. Catch up on Wednesday's games below.
As the race for playoff seeding heats up, we had a busy six-game slate on deck for Tuesday. Take a look back at all the action from the six games.
There were nine NBA games to look forward to on Wednesday, including a matchup between two of the league's best big men in Julius Randle and Nikola Jokic. Follow along for final scores, stats and highlights from each contest.
Carmelo Anthony is now a top-10 all-time NBA scorer. The veteran forward went by Elvin Hayes on a made 3-pointer during the second quarter of the Portland Trail Blazers game against the Atlanta Hawks.
Sunday's 10-game slate delivered plenty of memorable performances as the race for playoff seeding continues to take shape. Catch up on all the action below.
The point guard-big man duo was on fire against the Chicago Bulls, combining for 53 of the Hawks' 108 points as they snapped their three-game losing streak.
There were eight NBA games to look forward to on Saturday, including a battle between the Suns and Jazz, as well as the return of LeBron James. Follow along for final scores, stats and highlights from each contest.
Ten games filled the schedule on Wednesday night, with playoff implications littered throughout. Play-In tournament seeding and postseason clinches were all on the line in a series of intriguing matchups. Keep up to date with all the final scores, news, highlights and top performers right here!
Bogdan Bogdanovic led a 41-point fourth quarter for Atlanta, as the Hawks pulled away late for an important win over the Milwaukee Bucks.
There were seven games of NBA action with plenty of storylines to follow in a big matchup between the Celtics and Hornets, Kevin Durant's return for the Nets versus the Suns and other games with playoff implications like Grizzlies-Blazers and Bucks-Hawks.
The 2021 playoffs are just around the corner and we can expect to see some fresh faces gracing the NBA's biggest stage.
Seven games on the Saturday slate, with a host of teams in action that find themselves in a fight for Play-In Tournament seeding.
The New York Knicks are on fire. A dominant Julius Randle has helped the Knicks win their eighth straight game in overtime over a potential first round opponent in the Atlanta Hawks.
With a packed 12-game slate on tap, there were plenty of marquee matchups to catch up on if you missed any of the stars in action!
With the race for playoff spots heating up, we've had an action-packed five-game slate on Wednesday. Follow along for all the live scores, stats and highlights from each game.
With a month remaining until the league's Play-In Tournament, the NBA season rolled on with an eight-game slate and a few marquee matchups. We've got you covered with the best from each one.
Anthony Edwards almost jumping over Yuta Watanabe. Miles Bridges going full Vince Carter on Clint Capela. Kawhi Leonard putting Deandre Ayton on a poster. There have been a number of dunks this season worthy of the Dunk of the Year title, but which one is the front-runner heading into the final stretch?
With the race for playoff spots heating up over the final month of the season, these teams are locked in tight battles in their respective Conferences.
With just 0.6 seconds on the clock, Kevin Huerter did his best wide receiver impersonation, catching the full-court dime and laying it in to beat the buzzer
With just over a month left in the regular season, the schedule rolled on with a seven-game slate and a number of storylines to follow. We've got you covered with final scores, news, stats, highlights and the top fantasy performers from another busy day of action.
The NBA season rolled on with a 10 game slate and plenty of action to follow. If you missed any of the action we've got you covered with final scores, news, stats and highlights from each one, as well as the day's top fantasy performers.
What a show. Trae Young and Zach LaVine went head-to-head in a classic scoring battle in Atlanta.
Wilkins clinched the only scoring title of his career by going off for a career-high 57 points against the New Jersey Nets.
There were nine games of NBA action this Saturday with a handful of must-see matchups. We'll have you covered with final scores, highlights and more from all the action.
Kevin Durant made a perfect return, the Knicks lost another heartbreaker and the Suns and Jazz played out a classic. Catch up on a busy night around the association with the scores, news and highlights!
Standout performances from Nikola Vucevic, Paul George, Nikola Jokic and Steph Curry headlined Wednesday's busy eight-game slate. Catch up on all the scores and highlights below.
Zion Williamson tied Shaquille O'Neal's unique scoring streak but the Hawks ran away with this one behind a record-breaking 3-point barrage in the third quarter of a game, that was highlighted by the return of Isaiah Thomas to the NBA floor.
There were seven games to look forward to on Monday, including Rajon Rondo's debut with the Clippers. Follow along for the final scores, stats, highlights and scores from each contest.
The Golden State Warriors find themselves in danger of missing the playoffs after another loss. Poor discipline on defence haunted the Warriors as the Atlanta Hawks hung on for an important win.
Ten games on tap for Saturday including a marquee matchup in Portland between the Blazers and Bucks.
Considered a potential trade candidate before the deadline, DeMar DeRozan is still in San Antonio. The veteran guard looms as an integral part of the franchise's hopes of returning to postseason action.
With the play-in tournament just over a month away, the race for playoff seeding is heating up. A seven game slate on a Friday saw a number of those teams jostling for positions meet in an exciting night of hoops around the NBA.
Only four games on Wednesday but no shortage of action as a dunk of the year contender was produced along with a big upset and a contender out West finding their groove.
Kyle Kuzma, Devin Booker, CJ McCollum and Aron Gordon impressed on Monday's four-game slate! Catch up on all the final scores, stats and highlights from each game below.
The 6'8" forward finished with 13 points in 20 mintues as the Nuggets blew out the Hawks 126-102. “The main thing and the best thing he did is accept the role," Nuggets MVP candidate Nikola Jokic said of Gordon postgame.
In the shorter 2020-21 season, the jam-packed second half schedule means more superstar head-to-head contests to circle on your calendar. Here's a quick scan through the must-see games for the upcoming week.
A massive ten game slate filled the schedule on Saturday, with a number of new faces suiting up for teams as the dust settles on the trade deadline.
Following this game, the NBA didn't witness its next 4OT contest till 2017 when the New York Knicks and Hawks went at it in Atlanta.
In a packed slate of 11 games on Thursday, only four were decided in single digits and each one of them came down to one critical play in the clutch.
We had 11 games on deck and 22 teams in action on a busy day in the NBA. We've got you covered below with final scores, news, stats and highlights, as well as the top fantasy performers from the games.
There was no shortage of standout performances on a busy Tuesday in the NBA. Catch up on all the scores, news, stats, highlights and top fantasy performers from each game.
Sunday's five-game slate served up plenty of impressive performances around the NBA. Catch up on all the scores, stats and highlights from today's action, right here!
LeBron James suffered an ankle injury in the second quarter of the Lakers contest against the Hawks and has been ruled out indefinitely with a high ankle sprain.
Six games on the ticket for Friday night including a showdown between LaMelo Ball and LeBron James as the surging Charlotte Hornets looked to continue their strong play.
Wednesday's seven-game slate served up plenty of superstar performances and we've got you covered with all the final scores, stats and highlights from each game below.
The second half of the 2020-21 NBA season was underway and tonight was the first full slate of games since the break. Headlined by Nets-Celtics, there was plenty of enticing matchups ahead.
There were 10 games to look forward to on an action-packed Thursday in the NBA.. Follow along below for all your live updates, scores, stats and highlights from each game
There were six NBA games on Wednesday. Scroll below for the final scores, stats and highlights from each contest.
Following four seasons as an assistant coach on the 76ers, Lloyd Pierce took over as head coach of the Hawks in 2018-19. According to ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski, Nate McMillan has accepted the interim head coaching job.
The Lakers got back on track, Boston held off Indiana and the Utah Jazz lost for just the seventh time this season.
There were nine games of NBA action on this Thursday, headlined by a clash between surging Eastern Conference opponents in the Raptors and Heat, a heavyweight battle out west between the Lakers and Jazz and much more.
The NBA season continued with nine games and 18 teams in action. Scroll below for final scores, highlights, news and the top fantasy performers from the action.
It was a busy Monday in the NBA and we've got you covered with all the final scores, stats, news, highlights and top fantasy performers from each game.
The starters have been selected for the 2021 NBA All-Star Game, meaning the hardest decisions are coming up. Picking the reserves inevitably causes a conversation as deserving players are bound to get left out. Which players will get selected as an All-Star and which players will be left snubbed?
It was a busy Saturday in the NBA. We've got you covered with all the final scores, stats, news, highlights and top fantasy performers from each game.
A Black History Month spotlight: Having won two titles in three seasons as player-coach of the Boston Celtics, Bill Russell was a key figure in the first wave of extremely successful Black coaches in the NBA, who have paved the way for over 70 Black coaches to grace the sidelines over the past 55 years.
We had 10 games on deck around the Association on Thursday! Scroll below for all the final scores, stats, news, and highlights from each game below.
'Ice' Trae snapped the Hawks' four-game losing streak by scoring 16 of the team's final 25, helping them defeat the Celtics 122-114 in Boston.
We had seven games on deck around the Association tonight, headlined by a showdown between the conference-leading Jazz and 76ers. Scroll below for the final scores, highlights and top fantasy performers.
There were five NBA games to look forward to on Sunday, including Kevin Durant's return to Golden State. Scroll below for live updates, stats and highlights from each contest.
Saturday's 11-game slate did not disappoint with a handful of monster performances like 40-point outings from Luka Doncic, Terry Rozier and Nikola Vucevic and 30-point outings from Kawhi Leonard, Jayson Tatum and Anthony Davis.
Get ready for the weekend with an 11-game slate on Saturday. Here's the full schedule, biggest storylines and optimal viewing plan to get you ready for the star-studded action.
Capping off a win with defence on the final possession, the Mavericks beat the Hawks 118-117 to win their fourth of their last five as both superstar point guards didn't disappoint, with their big games.
There were 11 games of NBA action with plenty of must-see matchups headlined by the one in Dallas consisting of Luka Doncic and Stephen Curry.
LeBron James added another piece of history to his resume, while Kelly Oubre Jr. went off for a career-high 40 points on an action-packed 5-game slate. Catch up on all the scores, stats, highlights and best fantasy performers of the day below.
Standout performances from Giannis Antetokounmpo, Joel Embiid, DeMar DeRozan and Zion Williamson headlined Thursday's 10-game slate. We've got you covered below with all the final scores, stats, highlights and best fantasy performers of the day.
The Slovenian superstar outplayed his point guard counterpart on the Hawks in every stat category. His performance helped the Dallas squad take care of two losing streaks at once by winning 122-116.
While no plans have been made official just yet, reports have indicated that the league and its players' union have discussed the idea of adding a Dunk Contest to the list of All-Star festivities. As the Dunk Contest is often the highlight of a typical All-Star Saturday Night, our NBA.com Staff has weighed in on who they'd like to see compete for the crown.
The NBA season continued with a full 10-game slate. We've got you covered below with final scores, stats and highlights from each contest as well as the best fantasy stat lines.
The NBA season continues with an exciting 10-game slate on Tuesday. Here's the full schedule, biggest storylines and optimal viewing plan to get you ready for the action.
The NBA season has reached the quarter pole continuing on Saturday with 10 games highlighted by Zion and the Pelicans taking on Giannis and the Bucks. Luka and the Mavs visiting Utah to take on Donovan Mitchell and the Jazz and so much more. Follow along for all the scores, updates, news, highlights and peak performancers.
There's nothing quite like a Saturday filled with NBA hoops. With 10 games to look forward to, here's the full schedule, biggest storylines and optimal viewing plan to get you ready.
The NBA season continued on Thursday with 12 games to look forward to! Scroll below for final scores, stats, and highlights from each game.
Thursday is an action-packed exciting slate for NBA basketball fans and League Pass owners with 12 games. All but six teams take the floor as long win streaks go on the line, road trips continue, and most of all - superstars suit up in nearly every game on the schedule.
"One thing I think about when I think of Kobe is big shots," the 22-year-old Hawks superstar said postgame. Thus, fittingly, he paid homage to the Black Mamba after his long-range clutch shot.
There were only three games of NBA action on this Wednesday but there's was no shortage of stars in action or storylines to watch for. We have you covered with final scores, highlights and more.
There were seven games of NBA action on Monday. We have you covered with final scores, highlights and more.
It was a packed slate with 11 games of NBA action on this Saturday. We have you covered with final scores, news updates and more from each contest.
Clint Capela has been on a tear as of late. After recording a double-double of 27 points and 26 rebounds just a game ago, the Hawks' centre followed that performance with a rare triple-double with 10 blocks in the team's win over the Timberwolves.
One month into the 2020-21 NBA season, you're probably beginning to identify which players to keep or part ways with on your fantasy roster. As the trade market heats up, should you buy or sell players like Trae Young, Donovan Mitchell, Devin Booker and Julius Randle?
The NBA season continued on Thursday with nine games. Scroll below for the final scores, news updates, stats and highlights from each game.
Nine games of NBA action on a special day, which included a handful of marquee matchups highlighted by the Bucks taking on the new-look Nets and another installment of Stephen Curry versus LeBron James. Scroll below as we have you covered with the final scores, highlights and more from all the action.
Hosting a game on Martin Luther King Jr. Day is nothing new to the Hawks but this holiday in particular had a little more meaning behind it, as they debuted their new MLK City Edition uniforms and court. With Dr. King's initials scripted proudly across Atlanta's uniforms, Trae Young and the Hawks were able to hold off the Timberwolves and scrap out a win on Dr. King's birthday.
With six games of NBA action on Saturday, there were plenty of storylines to follow up on. Keep up with all of it with the final scores, highlights, and the top fantasy performers.
Welcome to a special edition of NBA.com's Cloth Talk, where Gilbert McGregor and Kyle Irving delve into all things style in the NBA. As the league prepares to honour the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. on MLK Day, we use this edition to take an even closer look at the special way his hometown Hawks will pay tribute to him throughout the season as they debut their MLK "City Edition" uniforms, as well as why the Memphis Grizzlies always play at home on MLK Day.
The red-hot LA Clippers scorch the nets, OKC outlast Chicago in OT and a monster from Andre Drummond night carries the Cavs on a big day of NBA action.
With seven games on Thursday, there was no shortage of stars in action, headlined by big performances from Kevin Durant, LeBron James, Giannis Antetokoumpo and Damian Lillard.
The NBA season continued with seven game on Tuesday. We've got you covered with all the scores, news, stats, highlights and top fantasy performers from the day.
The NBA season continued on Sunday with eight games. Scroll below for the final scores, stats and highlights from each game.
En route to his first career triple-double - 22 points, 12 rebounds, and 11 assists - in the Hornets' 113-105 win over the Atlanta Hawks, rookie LaMelo Ball, at 19 years and 140 days, became the youngest-ever to record a triple-double.
You might not see these teams on national television that often, but NBA League Pass has you covered! Check out the five sleeper teams to tune into this season.
There were 11 NBA games on Thursday! Scroll down for final scores, stats and highlights from each contest.
Thursday is a dream slate for NBA basketball fans and League Pass owners with 11 games of action. With plenty of good matchups headlined by Pacers-Rockets, 76ers-Wizards, Heat-Celtics, Suns-Raptors and Warriors-Clippers, many of the league's best players and teams will take the floor and you won't want to miss a second of it. Here we have you covered with the optimal viewing plan on how to navigate your television to catch it all.
The 2020-21 NBA season continued with an action-packed nine-game slate this Tuesday. Two surprise teams in the East went head-to-head in Cavaliers-Magic, the Raptors and Celtics competed in a playoff rematch and Luka Doncic broke multiple records in a win vs. Rockets, and Stephen Curry sparks the Warriors to a big win.
A short slate of six games for the third day in the New Year but there's plenty of action to keep track of. We got you covered with the latest scores, stats, news updates, highlights, and fantasy lines.
It was an All-Star cast for Saturday's ten game slate, with dominant performances from LeBron, Giannis and Luka leading the way on an action packed night around the league.
We had six games on deck on an entertaining Thursday in the NBA. We've got you covered with all the scores, stats, news, highlights and the best fantasy performers of the night.
While there are plenty of ways to bring in a birthday, five superstars put forth performances that will live in the record books forever.
The NBA season rolled on with a five-game slate on Tuesday. We've got you covered with a recap of all the scores, stats, news, highlights and the best fantasy performers of the day.
One week into the 2020-21 NBA season and we've already seen plenty of movement in our weekly Power Rankings. With a couple surprise undefeated and winless teams and a dominant showing from top dogs like the Nets and Clippers, this week's rankings already look completely different than the week prior.
With 12 games and 24 teams taking the floor, there was no shortage of blockbuster performances on Thursday! On a night full of action, we've got you covered below with scores, news, highlights as well as the best fantasy performers.
The stars were out in force on day 7 of preseason action, with Steph Curry, James Harden, Trae Young and Ja Morant all in action.
In the third installment of NBA.com's Cloth Talk, our shifts their focus to the recently-unveiled "City Edition" uniforms, ranking the best looks that we're set to see in action in the 2020-21 NBA season.
The NBA pre-season got underway with 10 teams in action. The Lakers new additions impressed in their first outing, while John Wall and DeMarcus Cousins made their return to the court after lengthy layoffs. We've got you covered with all the action from Day 1.
While the Atlanta Hawks, Charlotte Hornets and Toronto Raptors have each undergone complete makeovers, teams like the Brooklyn Nets, Golden State Warriors and Los Angeles Lakers have re-introduced classics to throw things back to a different era. Find each of the officially-unveiled looks below.
While the big name signings in free agency stole the headlines, we examine the best under-the-radar moves that have the potential to put their teams over the top.
The Atlanta Hawks had reportedly signed the Serbian guard to a 4-year $72 million offer sheet, one that the Sacramento Kings have reportedly decided to decline just a few hours short of the 48-hour deadline.
With new uniforms and several new players in the fold, things are much different in Atlanta for the 2020-21 season. Can the new-look Hawks end a three-year postseason drought?
There has been plenty of movement so far in a wild offseason, so we asked our NBA.com staff to pick which team has won the offseason.
With Bogdanovic being a restricted free agent this offseason, the Kings now have 48 hours to match the offer sheet. If they don't, Bogdanovic will join the Hawks.
The Atlanta Hawks have added a solid veteran presence in free agency, reportedly agreeing to a three-year, $61.5 million deal with Danilo Gallinari.
A flurry of deals came through on night one of NBA free agency 2020, but who set the market and what trends have dictated the value of certain players?
The second-best point guard available in the free agent class, Dragic should receive a lot of interest around the league if he doesn't re-sign with the Heat. Which teams make the most sense for the one-time All-Star?
Last month, the NBPA announced that 90 percent of eligible voters in the NBA had been registered to vote. Now, they're exercising their right to vote in the days leading up to the election.
Welcome to the first edition of NBA.com's Cloth Talk, where Gilbert McGregor and Kyle Irving delve into all things style in the NBA. Inspired by uniform reveals from the Atlanta Hawks, Charlotte Hornets and Toronto Raptors this offseason, the experts break down uniform designations before diving into analysis of the teams' respective new looks.
Pierce, one of the leading voices among the Hawks organization, worked all day at the Hawks' home arena in an effort to contribute in making voting easier.
When you're as dominant of a player as LeBron James is, you have the power to create or prevent legacies for others. While there's a handful of superstars who will forever be a champion thanks to James, the list of players that never won — or are still in search of — an NBA title runs much longer thanks to LeBron's gatekeeping.
Carter received 143 of 266 first-place votes and 2,520 total points in balloting of NBA players.
Three-time NBA champion and two-time MVP Stephen Curry headlines the list of people representing their teams during the virtual 2020 NBA Draft Lottery. Which representative will bring their franchise luck in earning the No. 1 overall pick?
It's a list headlined by Fred VanVleet and includes veterans like Goran Dragic and Mike Conley.
No player in the history of the game played as many seasons as Vince Carter who announced his retirement following a remarkable 22-year career. Here's a closer look into the different chapters of Carter's amazing run.
Over a remarkable 22-year career, Carter played alongside 261 teammates and squared off against a whopping 1,668 players. It's no surprise then that players, coaches and teams were quick to congratulate the NBA legend following his retirement announcement.
Is it his dunk over Frederic Weis, his 50 point performance against the 76ers in the 2001 playoffs or something else?
After making his first All-Star game and putting up elite numbers this season, Trae Young must now take the next step and turn those performances into wins for the Atlanta Hawks.
Trae Young's tweet comes on the heels of Adrian Wojnarowski's report that the NBA season is expected to resume with 22 of the league's 30 teams, the Atlanta Hawks being one of the teams not included.
There are typically two or three players in consideration from Most Improved Player, but there's more than usual this season. From shockingly quick developments over the year to breakout players to first time All-Stars, take a look at some names to consider for the award.
The committee will present solutions for coaches, players and teams to engage in social issues in every NBA city following widespread civil unrest following last week's death of George Floyd.
The Cleveland Cavaliers and Atlanta Hawks weren't shy letting it fly from deep as both teams combined for 37 made threes in Game 3 of their second-round matchup in the 2016 playoffs.
The deadline for early entrants for the 2020 draft passed over the weekend which means it's time to turn our attention to the next generation of NBA stars. Our writers offered up their picks for who they're most excited for.
With the eyes of the basketball world locked on the 2020 WNBA draft, NBA stars took to social media to support the newest women joining the professional ranks.
Chauncey Billups, Mike Conley Jr., Zach LaVine and Allie Quigley advance to the semi-finals of the NBA HORSE Challenge after picking up wins in the first round. Catch up on all the results and highlights here!
Who are the favourites? Will the Old School or New School prevail? Can ambidexterity be an advantage? We've got everything you need to know ahead of the first round of the NBA HORSE Challenge.
Trae Young? Chris Paul? Allie Quigley? Our NBA.com Staff gives their picks ahead of the first round.
Eight NBA and WNBA players and legends are set to participate in a single-elimination shooting competition beginning on Monday, April 13. State Farm will donate more than $200,000 on behalf of the participants to charities focused on coronavirus response efforts. This donation builds on the more than $74 million that has been contributed by the NBA Family to date to support coronavirus relief efforts through its NBA Together campaign.
Quarter final action has been completed, with only four NBA stars remaining in the NBA 2k Players Tournament.
Thunder guard Chris Paul, WNBA legend Tamika Catchings and NBA legends Paul Pierce and Chauncey Billups are among the players hoping to upset Young.
There were a handful of upsets, a couple close games, a ton of trash talk, some inexcusable blowouts and some good back-and-forth conversations among the NBA stars in the first round of the NBA 2K Players Tournament. What should the Quarter-Finals have in store for us?
Ben Simmons and Joel Embiid will be the NBA's best duo in five years... right? While there's no denying their talent, plenty of other young star duos seem destined for greatness with the potential to challenge for the top spot.
From Patrick Beverley's elite trash talk to embarrassingly bad blowouts to an advanced analytical breakdown of team selection (not really), take a look at some of the biggest takeaways from a fun first weekend of the NBA 2K Players Tournament.
The NBA 2K Players Tournament is ready to kick off on Friday, April 3 and the first round matchups are set. Has Kevin Durant's time off this season boosted his 2K skills? Will Tik Tok be the downfall of players not gaming enough? Is all of Devin Booker's video game live streaming about to pay off? Should Hassan Whiteside unplug his mic so he doesn't have to listen to Patrick Beverley's trash talk?
With Michael Jordan and the Bulls come to Atlanta, a record crowd poured into the Georgia Dome to witness Chicago pull off an 89-74 win over the Hawks.
"What Steph did to the 3pt line you did to dunking," Jefferson wrote about Carter on Instagram. "You pushed every athlete to see what they could do. Spinning opposite way, arm in the rim, and you made the dunk contest cool again."
Carter had plenty to talk about following Atlanta's loss to New York on Thursday, from his time with the Hawks, how he wants to be remembered, his next step in life and the potential for a comeback.
A six game slate is headlined by two potential first round playoff matchups in the Western Conference, while Zion Williamson and the New Orleans Pelicans attempt to keep their playoff hopes alive.
The Hawks held their nerve down the stretch to edge the Hornets in double-overtime, while the Nuggets held off the Giannis-less Bucks at home and the Raptors brought the Jazz's five-game win streak to an end. Catch up on all the action, right here!
Six Warriors scored in double figures as they beat a 76ers squad without Ben Simmons and Joel Embiid at home, snapping a 10-game home losing streak.
Plenty of action went down on a busy 10-game slate on Saturday. Catch up on all the results, right here!
Who will be the NBA's top players five years from now? Will it be Zion or Luka? Will Giannis Antetokounmpo still reign supreme? What about Jayson Tatum, Trae Young or Ja Morant? We gazed into the crystal ball to see which of those stars will become the next faces of the NBA.
Patty Mills knocked down six 3-pointers on his way to a team-high 24 points for the Spurs in their loss to the Pacers. Catch up on all the day's results below!
Trae Young dropped 25 points as Atlanta handled Portland and T.J Warren poured in 30 in a Pacers road win over the Cavs in a busy night around the NBA.
Saturday's full slate of 10 games did not disappoint as Aaron Gordon recorded his first career triple-double, Zion Williamson made history, the Clippers earned a statement win and a clutch Derrick Rose helped snap the Pistons losing streak.
With Ben Simmons sidelined with a back injury, Joel Embiid carried the 76ers to a 129-112 win over the Hawks to improve to 27-2 at home this season.
The full-strength Clippers cruised to a 27-point win over the Grizzlies, while James Harden's 37-point night led the Rockets to their fourth-straight win. Catch up on all the day's scores, stats and highlights!
Through 54 games this season, Simmons is averaging 16.7 points, 7.8 rebounds, 8.2 assists and a league-leading 2.1 steals per game.
Sunday's action included the Clippers dropping their third straight game and the fourth of their last five as the Kings stunned them at the Staples Center.
Luka Doncic and Trae Young will be associated with one another throughout their entire careers after being swapped on draft night in 2018. The two young stars have managed to live up to the hype thus far, but unfortunately, we won't get to see them go head-to-head during their breakout season. Doncic is listed as OUT for this contest, but can Young still wow the crowd and go for 50 again?
A huge fourth quarter for Atlanta has helped them to a come-from-behind win over Miami behind 50 points for Trae Young.
The NBA regular season returned and so did the dominant Milwaukee Bucks, as Giannis Antetokounmpo tallied 33 points and 16 rebounds in a win over Detroit, while James Harden had 29 as Houston downed Golden State.
Highflyer Aaron Gordon talked about what he has in store for the Saturday Night showcase, his favourite Vince Carter dunk and hints at a potential surprise entry into the Slam Dunk Contest.
One of the biggest games of Thursday's 11-game slate went down in Indiana where the Pacers snapped a 6-game losing streak by defeating a Bucks squad without Giannis Antetokounmpo.
In Tuesday's slate of nine games, the Nuggets come from 23 down to hand the Spurs their fifth straight loss while earlier, Spencer Dinwiddie drains a game-winner in Indiana.
Trae Young exploded for 48 points and 13 assists to lead the Hawks to a double-overtime win over the Knicks. With this outburst, he surpassed Michael Jordan in the NBA history books while joining the likes of LeBron James and Kevin Durant.
We had seven games around the Association on Monday, headlined by the Jazz's thrilling win over the Rockets and the Blazers' victory over the new-look Miami Heat. Catch up on all the action, right here!
Saturday's eight-game slate was headlined by the 76ers and the Jazz snapping their losing streaks while Bradley Beal nailed the game-winner vs. Mavericks.
With the trade deadline on the horizon, the Houston Rockets have reportedly made a major move, sending Capela to the Hawks and acquiring swingman Robert Covington in a four-team deal.
Without Kemba Walker and Marcus Smart, the Celtics extended their win streak thanks to the efforts of their 21-year-old first-time All-Star, who continued his recent scoring surge.
It was a busy day in the NBA, with 10 games on deck! We've got you covered below with all the scores, stats and highlights!
According to ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski, the Rockets are "actively discussing" trade scenarios involving Capela ahead of the trade deadline. Which teams make sense for the 25-year-old?
Kyrie Irving and Trae Young have been two of the hottest guards in the NBA over the last fortnight. Both left their respective games early with injury today.
Nikola Jokic comes up clutch as the Nuggets hold off the Jazz's furious fourth comeback to win in Denver.
Carter's 22 seasons in the NBA are the most played by any player. Earlier, in June 2019, he announced that this would be his final season.
Named as an All-Star starter last week, Trae Young has been on a tear. On this night, he put up another monster line as the Hawks downed the 76ers.
Khris Middleton poured in a career-high 51 points to headline Wednesday's 8-game slate in the NBA! Catch up on the day's action, right here.
