Optimal viewing plan for Tuesday's 10-game slate

Tuesday is an action-packed exciting slate for NBA basketball fans and League Pass owners with 10 games. It includes the Cavaliers hosting their hometown hero LeBron James in a Lakers uniform, two international superstars dueling as the Mavericks host the Nuggets and the yet another strong test for the Nets' Big 3 against the Heat. Here we have you covered with the optimal viewing plan on how to navigate your television to catch it all.

Running Diary of Sunday's games

Seven games were on the schedule for Sunday night, with LeBron James, Steph Curry, Luka Doncic and Joel Embiid taking the floor. Keep up to date with all the scores, news and highlights right here!

KD and Kyrie lift Nets over Heat

A big fourth quarter from Kyrie Irving and steady offence from Kevin Durant helped the Brooklyn Nets survive a late scare for the win over Miami.

Running diary of Saturday's action

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.

KD sits as Sexton leads Cavs past Nets again

For the second time in three days, a Cavaliers squad led by a young Collin Sexton defeated the star-studded Brooklyn Nets in Cleveland.

Running Diary from Thursday's action

The NBA season continued on Thursday with nine games. Scroll below for the final scores, news updates, stats and highlights from each game.

Sexton steals the show as Cavs upset new-look Nets

Collin Sexton scored a career-high 42 points, 15 of which came in the second overtime period. Here are some thoughts on Sexton's epic performance, as well as how the Nets looked in Kyrie Irving, James Harden and Kevin Durant's first game as teammates.

NBA Soundsystem: How good are the Nets really?

NBA.com's Carlan Gay and Scott Rafferty discuss the latest news and notes from around the NBA weekly on NBA Soundsystem live across the NBA Global platforms.

Running diary from NBA on MLK Day

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.

Can Harden and KD make clutch takeovers a habit?

For the second straight game, the Harden-Durant combo came up huge late, which proved to be key to the Nets' 125-123 win over Giannis Antetokounmpo and the Milwaukee Bucks.

Waiver Wire Pickups: Who to add for Week 5

As postponed games begin to impact your fantasy team's roster, being on top of the trending players on the waiver wire become all that much more important. Our Week 5 waiver wire pickups provide you with a couple long-term options and a few streaming options to keep your team chugging along through schedule changes.

Running diary from Sunday's action

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.

Impressions from Harden's historic Nets debut

There was no shortage of highlights plays and record-breaking numbers from The Beard's debut with the Nets but here's a look at a few early thoughts as Brooklyn registered a 122-115 home win over Orlando.

Harden to make Nets debut vs. Magic

With the four-team megadeal now complete, one-time MVP James Harden will make his Brooklyn Nets debut against the Orlando Magic on Sunday (AEDT).

Why is Kyrie Irving not playing?

What's going on with Irving? Here's what we know (and don't know) about his mysterious absence.

Takeaways from Harden's introductory press conference with Nets

Harden spoke with reporters about the need for the Nets' superstars to sacrifice in order to be successful.

An early check-in on the MVP race

The season is still young but it's never too early to check in on the MVP race. From LeBron James, Joel Embiid and Nikola Jokic to Luka Doncic, Paul George and Damian Lillard, here are the players who have put themselves on notice.

True or False: Brooklyn is now the best team?

The Nets have reportedly acquired James Harden in a multi-team trade. Harden, Kyrie Irving and Kevin Durant have the potential to be one of the best trios we've ever seen, but is it enough to vault the Nets to the top of the league?

Running diary from Thursday's 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.

Cavs trade Exum to Rockets, Maker waived

Aussie guard Dante Exum is heading to Houston in the reported James Harden trade, while Thon Maker has been waived following the acquisition of center Jarrett Allen.

NBA players stunned by Harden trade

NBA players took to Twitter following the blockbuster James Harden trade to Brooklyn. Does this make them the best team in the NBA?

Does Harden make sense next to Irving and Durant?

According to ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski, James Harden has been traded to the Nets for a package involving Caris LeVert and Jarrett Allen. Harden will join forces with Irving and Durant in Brooklyn, forming one of the most talented Big Threes in NBA history. But is it too much of a good thing?

Nets land Harden from Rockets

The Houston Rockets have agreed to trade Harden to the Nets. The trade is a part of a four-team deal that will also include the Cleveland Cavaliers and Indiana Pacers.

Running diary from Wednesday's action

With six games of NBA action on Wednesday, there was no shortage of superstars on display. Nikola Jokic, Kevin Durant, Donovan Mitchell, LeBron James, Anthony Davis, James Harden, Stephen Curry and more took the floor. So, scroll below for the final scores, all the highlights, and more.

Clutch KD outduels Jokic, rises on all-time scoring list

Nearly recording his first triple-double of the season, Durant passed over three NBA legends on the all-time scoring list as he sparked the Nets to an 18-point comeback victory including a huge 29-4 run in the third quarter.

Nets GM releases statement on Kyrie Irving

"Kyrie remains away from the team due to personal reasons. A date of his return has yet to be finalized. In the meantime, we will continue to stay focused on our organizational goals."

Celtics, Suns climbing the rankings

Just three weeks into the NBA season, there has already been a ton of movement in our weekly NBA Power Rankings. Teams like the Celtics and Suns have made their way into the top five while both the Warriors and Mavericks re-enter the top 10. Take a look and see where your favourite team landed this week!

OKC youth movement is already flourishing

Led by Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Darius Bazley, Lu Dort and Hamidou Diallo, the Oklahoma City Thunder's core group of young players are showing more than just potential in 2020-21

Running diary from Monday's action

Monday's eight-game schedule had plenty of big performances across the NBA. We've got you covered below with all the scores, news, stats, highlights and top fantasy performers from the day!

Saturday's highlights

10 games on a Saturday produced no shortage of highlights, with the Lakers scraping home and Steph Curry cooking the Clippers.

Running diary from Friday's action

From Damian Lillard's scoring outburst, to the Spurs' hard-fought win over the Lakers, there was no shortage of big performances on Thursday. We've got you covered with all the scores, stats and highlights from each game.

Irving to miss trip to Memphis due to 'personal reasons'

Irving missed Thursday's 122-109 win over the Philadelphia 76ers at Barclays Center, with no timeline for his return as yet.

Nets flex depth in win over Sixers

Down Kyrie Irving and Kevin Durant, the Nets enjoyed the performances of five double-figure scorers. Led by 28 points from Joe Harris, Brooklyn again showed that it has the depth of a serious title contender.

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

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

Running Diary from Wednesday's action

The 2020-21 NBA season continued with five games and 10 teams in action. With plenty of storylines to follow, we've got you covered with the final scores, news, stats, highlights and the top fantasy performers below.

Irving dazzles in blowout win over Jazz

Irving scored 18 of his 29 points in the first quarter as he powered the Nets to a much-needed win over the Jazz after dropping four of their past five games.

KD set to miss games due to 'health and safety protocols'

The team announced Durant's unavailability for Tuesday's home game against the Utah Jazz but as per reports, he is set to miss the three more games after being placed under the 'health and safety protocols'.

Running diary from Monday's eight games

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

After win in Brooklyn, have Wiz turned the corner?

The Wizards escape Brooklyn with a 123-122 win to improve to 2-5 for the season. Have the team turned the corner with this win or did they catch the slumping Nets, who have now lost four of their last five, at the right time?

Durant, Westbrook begin new chapter of rivalry

The intensity level might not reach that of the first meeting between OKC and Golden State in 2016 but when Durant's Brooklyn Nets host Westbrook and the Washington Wizards for the first time this season, two of the game's fiercest competitors won't disappoint. As they embark on a new chapter, take a look back at their history of going head-to-head.

Highlights from Saturday's star studded lineup

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.

Can history tell us what to expect in Wall's return?

Multi-time All-Stars Kevin Durant and John Wall are two of several NBA players that are returning to action after suffering a torn Achilles tendon. As the injury has seemingly been more prevalent in recent years, NBA.com reached out to Dr. Michael S. George, a sports orthopedic surgeon with the KSF Orthopaedic Center in Houston, for historical insight on how players have returned from such a setback.

Running diary from Thursday's games

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.

Running diary from Tuesday's exciting action

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.

Report: Nets' Dinwiddie out for season with torn ACL

Dinwiddie, 27, reportedly suffered the injury just three games into the Nets' season. He is expected to make a full recovery ahead of the 2021-22 NBA season.

KD becomes 9th fastest to 23k points

The former NBA Kia MVP is back at climbing his way up the league's all-time scoring list.

Power Rankings: Did the Nets pass the Lakers?

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.

Scores & highlights from Monday's 10-game slate

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

Hayward shines in Hornets' upset win vs. Nets

Six Hornets scored in double digits, led by veteran Gordon Hayward, as they registered their first win of the season by defeating the Brooklyn Nets 106-104.

Best of new uniforms, sneakers on Christmas Day

Seven of the 10 teams in action on Christmas Day debuted new uniforms while countless players pulled out noteworthy sneakers for the occasion.

Recapping the Christmas Day action

Once again, the NBA had a loaded Christmas Day slate, with five games to fill out the day. Kevin Durant, Anthony Davis and Khris Middleton starred in an action packed day of holiday hoops.

KD and Kyrie dominate Celtics

The Kevin Durant-Kyrie Irving pairing continued it's hot start on Christmas Day, as the Brooklyn Nets ran away from the Boston Celtics in the second half on the back of their two superstars.

Irving's return to Boston brings new energy

It had been over a year since Kyrie Irving's departure from the Celtics when the Nets traveled to Boston for a preseason contest. It was Irving's first time back in the city he left behind, where the fan base has yet to forget how their partnership with the All-Star guard turned out. With no fans in the stands to jeer his return to the TD Garden, Irving had a peaceful pregame ritual attempting to overturn any remaining bad energy in the arena. When these teams meet in Boston again on Christmas Day, appreciate that new energy as a sign of what was best for the future for both Irving and the Celtics.

Tatum learning from KD is the next step

Jayson Tatum told reporters in the offseason that he studied Kevin Durant when he was with the Golden State Warriors to learn how to become a better off-ball scorer. That's a scary sign for the rest of the league. Here's why.

One matchup to watch in each Christmas Day game

Another year, another loaded Christmas Day slate full of superstars and superteams. Can Bam Adebayo keep Zion Williamson out of the paint? Will Kevin Durant and Jayson Tatum get into a shootout? Will Luka Doncic and LeBron James battle in another classic? How will Steph Curry and the Warriors bounce back from an ugly opening night? Here's what to watch in each game.

Santa's NBA Naughty and Nice list

Santa has less information available to him than ever before when he crafted his NBA Naughty and Nice list this year, with only a few games played leading up to Christmas Day. Which teams and players will end up with a mountain of toys or a lump of coal under their tree this year?

Sights and sounds from opening night

No fans, masked coaches, championship rings and yet-to-be-revealed banners. Opening night of the 2020-21 NBA season was one like no other. Below, find some of the best visuals from a unique night.

Recap of the NBA's 2020-21 opening night

The 2020-21 NBA season opened up with quite the doubleheader. Plenty of numbers and highlights to catch up on and we got you covered with it all.

Who enters the season in the top-10?

The 2020-21 NBA season is upon us! After a whirlwind of an offseason that saw the draft, free agency, training camp and preseason go by in the blink of an eye, it's time for NBA basketball again. Which teams have best positioned themselves to make a run at a title? Which teams regressed since we last saw them take the floor? Check out our NBA Power Rankings heading into the new season.

KD and Kyrie look like scary duo in opening night win

In just three quarters of action, Durant (22) and Irving (26) combined to score 48 points on 17-for-32 shooting as Brooklyn cruised to a 26-point victory over Golden State.

Ranking NBA's top 30 players entering 2020-21

Ahead of the 2020-21 NBA season, our NBA.com Staff ranks the 30-best players in the league. Did LeBron James come out on top? Where did Stephen Curry and Kevin Durant land? What about the bubble's breakout stars in Devin Booker, Jamal Murray and Donovan Mitchell?

NBA Soundsystem: Who will win the West?

NBA.com's Carlan Gay and Scott Rafferty break down the latest news and notes around the league on NBA Soundsystem live!

Every 50-point game in a season opener

Kyrie Irving poured in 50 points in his Nets debut, becoming just the fifth player in NBA history to score at least 50 points in a season opener.

Biggest storylines from Day 8 of preseason

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

Celebrate first-ever NBA Jersey Day

The NBA is encouraging fans around the world to show their excitement for the new season by sporting their favourite NBA jersey.

Who says no? Debating Harden trade packages

NBA.com's Scott Rafferty presents six different trade packages for James Harden to Kyle Irving and Carlan Gay to get their opinion on whether or not it makes sense for both sides.

NBA Soundsystem: Giannis reactions, predicting East Conference

NBA.com's Carlan Gay and Scott Rafferty discuss the latest news around the NBA on NBA Soundsystem live.

Kyrie address 'pawns', Harden rumours and more

Kyrie Irving spoke to the media for the first time since being fined by the league last week for skipping his Media Day presser.

Sixth Man of the Year predictions

Ahead of the 2020-21 NBA season, our NBA.com Staff reveals their picks for the end-of-season award. Will Lou Williams take it home for the fourth time, will Montrezl Harrell go back-to-back or will someone new win the award?

Biggest storylines from Day 3 of the preseason

Preseason action continued in the NBA with 12 teams taking the floor on Monday. From the Nets' All-Star duo making their debut to the LA franchises playing the second of their two preseason games, there were plenty of storylines to keep track of. We've got you covered with all the action from Day 3 of preseason.

Kyrie & KD sizzle in Nets preseason debut

Durant played his first game in a Nets jersey, coming off nearly 18 months of no NBA action, and Irving was coming off a 2019-20 season having only played 20 games. Impressively, both stars looked like they hadn't missed a beat in their 2020-21 preseason debut against the Washington Wizards.

Which teams should pursue Harden?

According to reports, Harden is hoping to be traded to a contender while the Rockets are looking for a young franchise cornerstone, first-round draft picks and/or talented players on rookie contracts in return. Which teams check all of those boxes?

Teams unveil new looks for 2020-21

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.

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

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

Individual duels we missed out on last season

From KD and LeBron to Curry and Lillard, the release of the first half of the 2020-21 NBA schedule means that fans can now circle their calendars for some of the biggest head-to-head matchups they were robbed of due to injuries over the past few seasons.

NBA schedule release: Here are the Opening Night, Christmas Day games for 2020-21 season

Which NBA teams got primetime placement on Opening Night and Christmas Day? Here is the full schedule for the first three days of the 2020-21 NBA season.

Biggest storylines to watch from opening week

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

Opening Night schedule released

The 2020-21 NBA season is set to begin with a doubleheader on Wednesday, Dec. 23.

Christmas Day schedule released

There are five games slated for Christmas Day, headlined by Nets guard Kyrie Irving's return to Boston and a showdown between Lakers forward LeBron James and Mavericks guard Luka Doncic.

Full 2020 NBA Christmas schedule: Start times, matchups & more

There are five reported matchups on tap for Christmas Day.

How far can Irving and Durant lead the Nets?

From the one-two punch of Kyrie Irving and Kevin Durant to the supporting cast of Spencer Dinwiddie and Caris LeVert to a coaching staff headlined by first-time head coach Steve Nash, there are few teams in the league as interesting as the Nets entering the 2020-21 season.

NBA Free Agency 2020: Setting the market

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?

Instant analysis of reported trades

It's been over nine months since there have been trades made in the NBA, and there are sure to be plenty of deals made over the next 48 hours. Below, find reports and analysis from each of the deals made during this offseason trade period.

Soundsystem Live: The Bucks go all-in, will the Nets get Harden?

NBA.com's Carlan Gay and Scott Rafferty discuss the latest news and notes from around the NBA on this week's LIVE edition of NBA Soundsystem!

Harden declines extension, Nets emerge as top trade destination

ESPN reports that a reunion with Kevin Durant on the Brooklyn Nets is 'resonating' with Harden, with the 31-year-old reportedly rejecting a two-year, $103 million extension with the Rockets.

Harden, Irving, Durant would be unstoppable ... right?

According to ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski, the Nets are "rising to the top" of James Harden's list should he want out of Houston. Would joining forces with Kyrie Irving and Kevin Durant work or would it be too much of a good thing?

Cloth Talk: The best new 'Classic' edition uniforms

Welcome to the second edition of NBA.com's Cloth Talk, where Gilbert McGregor and Kyle Irving delve into all things style in the NBA. With new uniforms being revealed by the day, the two key in on teams that have released their 'Classic' edition jerseys for the 2020-21 season such as the Nets, Warriors, Mavericks and Grizzlies.

Meet the NBA's new head coaches

Almost a third of the teams in the NBA will enter the 2020-21 season with a new head coach, including a rebuilding team in the Knicks, a team on the rise in the Pelicans and a title contender in the Clippers.

Bucks free agency options

This offseason has long loomed as a critical one for the Milwaukee Bucks with Giannis Antetokounmpo eligible to sign a super max extension. After a disappointing playoff exit, what can the Bucks look to do in free agency?

Trade destinations for Jrue Holiday

According to Shams Charania of The Athletic, the Pelicans are "openly discussing" Jrue Holiday in trade talks. Which teams should make a move for the one-time All-Star?

Report: D'Antoni, Udoka join Nash in Brooklyn

According to ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski, Mike D'Antoni and Ime Udoka are finalizing deals to join Nash's star-studded staff in Brooklyn.

Who are the best coaches for the available jobs?

There are three NBA teams in search of a new head coach for the 2020-21 season. Which names will come up in consideration to fill the vacancies?

LeBron's still The King

In Year 17, LeBron James is leading the charge of the Lakers 2020 postseason run, again putting his reign on top into perspective. As each challenger to the throne arises, we’re offered the chance to appreciate LeBron's longevity.

Nash to coach the Nets

Captain Canada will be in the spotlight in the big apple as the new head coach of the Brooklyn Nets.

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Fact or Fiction: Nets are the team to beat next season

The Nets have been eliminated from the NBA Playoffs following a four-game sweep by the Raptors. While their 2019-20 season has come to an end, they can finally look forward to next season where NBA champion and MVP Kevin Durant is expected to make a full return to the roster. Does a fully healthy Brooklyn roster become the team to beat in the East? Our NBA.com staff discusses.

Raptors make history with four-game sweep of Nets

The Raptors had to get it done without their leader and captain Kyle Lowry after he left the game in the first quarter with an ankle injury, but bench spark Norman Powell stepped in seamlessly to keep the foot on the gas. Another huge double-double from Serge Ibaka and a strong showing from Pascal Siakam helped Toronto pull off the first sweep in franchise history.

What to watch in Monday's Game 4s

In what could be one of the last four-game slates of the first round, the Celtics and Raptors look to sweep while the Nuggets and Mavericks look to even things up in their respective series. We've got you covered with the biggest storylines to keep an eye on.

Siakam awakens as Raptors route Nets in Game 3

Siakam didn't come out firing in Game 3, but his third quarter brought a fire to the Raptors to help put this one away. Powered by his 26 points and an impactful double-double from Serge Ibaka off the bench, Toronto has a chance to come away with its first series sweep in franchise history when it takes the floor for Game 4.

What's at stake in Saturday's Game 3s?

The four-game slates in the 2020 postseason continues. Here's all you need to know about the Game 3s scheduled for Saturday.

Complete first round playoff schedule

The NBA Playoffs begin Tuesday, August 18 with a full slate of four games. Check below for times and dates of the entire first round.

Harris exits NBA campus in Orlando

The Nets announced that Harris has left for a non-medical personal matter. Per the league's COVID-19 policies, he will have to quarantine for at least four days upon his return.

VanVleet's double-double powers Raptors in Game 2

VanVleet shot only 8-for-22 from the field, but he carried the Raptors in the second half when they staged their comeback. The Raptors now lead 2-0 in their first-round series with the Nets.

What's at stake in Thursday's 4 Game 2s?

The four-game slates in the 2020 postseason continues. Here's all you need to know about the Games 2 scheduled for Thursday.

VanVleet's hot shooting leads Raptors to Game 1 win

Behind 30 points and 11 assists from Fred VanVleet, the Toronto Raptors broke a few postseason offensive records in a wire-to-wire Game 1 victory over the Brooklyn Nets.

Raptors vs. Nets preview: Can LeVert scare the Raps?

Despite being short-handed, the Nets have been able to surprise some teams in Orlando. Can they continue that strong play in the playoffs or will the Raptors simply be too much for them to handle?

Blazers & Grizzlies advance to play-in tournament

The race for the playoffs came right down to the wire, with the Blazers' win over the Nets and the Grizzlies' win over the Bucks sending them into the play-in tournament for the final spot in the post-season!

NBA players' Twitter reactions to Blazers' thrilling win

In a back-and-forth contest between the Nets and Blazers, that the latter had to win to keep their season alive, went right down to the final possession. Eventually Portland won 134-133, with NBA players chiming in on Twitter at the intense finish.

How play-in tournament will be decided

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

How Wednesday's results impact the playoff picture

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

What's at stake in Wednesday's games?

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

Who owns tiebreakers in the standings?

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

How Monday's results impacted the playoff picture

From the teams fighting for the West's final playoff spot to the teams jockeying for position in the standings, here's how each game on Monday has impacted the playoff picture.

What's at stake in Monday's game?

While the East's playoff teams are confirmed, the final spot in the Western Conference is still up for grabs. Seedings over a majority of the standings are still up in the air. Here's a rundown of the standings and all that is at stake on Monday, one of only two seven-game slates in the NBA's restart.

Impact of Saturday's results on playoff picture

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

What's at stake in Saturday's games?

Day 9 of the seeding games in Orlando is the sixth straight six-game slate. What's at stake for the 12 teams in action? We've got you covered with a rundown below.

How Wednesday's results impacted the playoff race

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

What's at stake in Thursday's games?

With the race for playoff seedings heating up in Orlando, there's plenty to keep track of during yet another busy day of NBA action.

What's at stake in Wednesday's games?

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

How Monday's games impacted the playoff race

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

What's at stake on Monday?

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

DeRozan, Spurs jump in standings with win over Kings

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

Scrimmage Roundup: Smith & Redick catch fire

Headlined by big performances from J.R. Smith, Mike Conley Jr., and JJ Redick, we've got you covered with all the news from today's scrimmage games:

Irving pledges $1.5m to help cover salaries of WNBA players who sit out season

Kyrie Irving's 'KAI Empowerment Initiative' will help cover the salaries of WNBA players who choose to sit out the season due to health and social justice concerns.

5 takeaways from Day 4 scrimmages

Day 4 of scrimmages in Orlando gave us plenty to talk about, headlined by some big performances from Caris LeVert, Kyle Kuzma, and Nickeil Alexander-Walker.

Can these players pick up where they left off?

The NBA bubble is going to be basketball as we've never seen and may open the door for hot streaks to impact the game more than ever. Which under-the-radar players have a chance to ride a hot streak into overnight bubble stardom?

Breaking down the Nets roster

With seven spots to fill ahead of the NBA restart, the Brooklyn Nets needed to make a number of transactions in order to remain in playoff contention. In addition to a few familiar faces, Brooklyn has added a number of players to round out its roster for Orlando.

Scrimmage Roundup: Bol Bol shines, PG is back

Eight teams hit the court on Day 1, headlined by some impressive performances from Paul George, Bol Bol and Duncan Robinson. Catch up on the day's biggest storylines from Orlando.

Baynes among best shooters in free agency

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

Previewing the first day of scrimmages

The NBA is back! Eight teams are in action on Thursday as the first scrimmages are set to take place as teams gear up for the restart of the season. Here's a quick primer on the return to action!

NBA restart Free Agent tracker

From Jamal Crawford to Luc Mbah a Moute and J.R. Smith, here you can find a running list of free agents that have signed on to participate in the NBA's restart in late July.

Report: Crawford signs with Nets

Crawford has been out of the NBA for over a year, last playing with the Phoenix Suns in 2018-19, where he averaged 7.9 points and 3.6 assists in 18.9 minutes per game off the bench.

Spencer Dinwiddie will not participate in Orlando

The Brooklyn Nets' guard has decided to stay home after receiving another positive test

The five chapters of Carter's legendary career

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.

What is your favourite moment of Carter's career?

Is it his dunk over Frederic Weis, his 50 point performance against the 76ers in the 2001 playoffs or something else?

NBA's detailed plans for restart

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

Durant: 'My season is over'

Durant, who has been sidelined for 12 months with a ruptured right Achilles tendon, won't be returning to the court this season.

LBJ & D-Wade star as Heat eliminate Nets in 2014

LeBron James and Dwyane Wade combined for 57 while Ray Allen came up clutch on both ends of the floor as the Heat overcame a 34-point night from Joe Johnson to win Game 5 and advance to their fourth straight Conference Finals.

Would Durant's return make Nets a contender?

While Kevin Durant remains unlikely to return for the Brooklyn Nets this season, the unprecedented months-long stoppage in play casts a shadow of doubt on any original plans. What would a Durant mean for the Nets and could an unlikely 2020 contender emerge in Brooklyn?

VOTE NOW! Best one-on-one scorers

KD or LeBron? Kobe or Harden? Up until his retirement with the Bulls in 1998, Michael Jordan was unquestionably the best one-on-one scorer in the NBA. But what about since then? We picked out the top scorers in the post-MJ era and seeded them 1-16. Each day, your votes will determine who moves on to the next round with the simple goal of crowning the one-on-one king. We're down to the final four!

VOTE NOW: Best one-on-one scorers since MJ

Up until his retirement with the Bulls in 1998, Michael Jordan was unquestionably the best one-on-one scorer in the NBA. But what about since then? We picked out the top scorers in the post-MJ era and seeded them 1-16. Each day, your votes will determine who moves on to the next round with the simple goal of crowning the one-on-one king. We're down to the final eight!

VOTE NOW: Best one-on-one scorer since MJ

Kobe Bryant? Kevin Durant? Allen Iverson? LeBron James? Kyrie Irving? Carmelo Anthony? Someone else? When it comes to pure one-on-one scoring chops, there's an abundance of players who could make a claim to be the best one-on-one scorer in recent memory. We picked out the top scorers in the post-MJ era and seeded them 1-16. Each day, your votes will determine who moves on to the next round with the simple goal of crowning the one-on-one king.

NBA stars react to WNBA draft

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.

Best plays of Garnett's career

Later this year, Kevin Garnett will be inducted into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame. He is widely regarded as being one of the greatest power forwards of all-time and the greatest player in Minnesota Timberwolves history.

#NBATogetherLive: Duncan makes Finals history

In Game 6 of the 2003 NBA Finals, the league's reigning back-to-back MVP put forth a monster performance, finishing with 21 points, 20 rebounds, 10 assists and eight blocks to lead the Spurs to the second NBA title in franchise history.

Who will win the NBA 2K Players Tournament?

The NBA 2K Players Tournament is ready to kick off on Friday, April 3 and the first round matchups are set. Has Kevin Durant's time off this season boosted his 2K skills? Will Tik Tok be the downfall of players not gaming enough? Is all of Devin Booker's video game live streaming about to pay off? Should Hassan Whiteside unplug his mic so he doesn't have to listen to Patrick Beverley's trash talk?

OTD: Nets retire Erving's jersey in 1987

Julius Erving, or Dr. J as he is fondly nicknamed, was a key member of the Nets' two ABA titles in 1974 and 1976.

Nets' GM Marks: 'So far, everybody is healthy'

“Like all of us, the rest of New York and really the rest of the globe we’re trying to deal with this as best we can," Nets general manager Sean Marks on a conference call with the media.

Ranking careers of active No. 1 overall picks

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

Kyrie breaks down Finals game-winner

While on Instagram Live with his friend, recording artist Jerry Green, Irving talked about his approach in the moment and how in many ways, conversations with the late Kobe Bryant allowed him to step up to the challenge of helping the Cavs to a historic Finals victory.

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

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

Kyrie donates $323K, meals for COVID-19 relief

Brooklyn Nets star Kyrie Irving is giving back, helping feed New York residents in need, amid the coronavirus pandemic.

What's next for Kyrie?

Turning 28 years old today, Kyrie Irving has had a rollercoaster NBA career. He's been a beloved young star in Cleveland as LeBron James' right-hand man, hit one of the biggest shots in NBA history, requested a trade, made waves in Boston, and has now teamed up with Kevin Durant to build a Superteam. What's next for the six-time All-Star and NBA champion?

Who is the NBA's most clutch player?

LeBron James or Kawhi Leonard? Damian Lillard or Stephen Curry? The debate over who are the league's most clutch players is one that will seemingly never be settled. That's not going to stop us from trying.

Every buzzer-beating game-winner this season

The 2019-20 NBA season has seen 10 buzzer-beating game-winners. We take a look at all of them.

Durant tests positive for COVID-19

Ten-time All-Star Kevin Durant is one of the Brooklyn Nets players who have tested positive for coronavirus.

Four Nets players have coronavirus

The NBA is on lockdown and four Brooklyn Nets players have tested positive for coronavirus, with recent opponents being informed.

Nets release COVID-19 statement

Four Brooklyn Nets players have tested positive for the COVID-19 virus. Of the four, one player is exhibiting symptoms while three are asymptomatic. All four players are presently isolated and under the care of team physicians.

Durant's film room: MJ, Kobe, LeBron, Melo and CP3

NBA players are trying to occupy their time while the league is suspended and Nets star Kevin Durant appears to be using his time to watch film on all-time greats like Michael Jordan, Kobe Bryant, LeBron James, Carmelo Anthony and Chris Paul.

Warriors-Nets to be played without fans

Due to escalating concerns about the spread of COVID-19, the Golden State Warriors announced today that their next home game vs. the Brooklyn Nets at Chase Center will be played without fans.

Warriors-Nets to be played without fans

Due to escalating concerns about the spread of COVID-19, the Golden State Warriors announced today that their next home game vs. the Brooklyn Nets at Chase Center will be played without fans.

Dinwiddie, Nets stun Lakers in LA

After statement wins over the weekend, the Lakers drop a game to the visiting Brooklyn Nets, who evened the season series after losing earlier in the season in Brooklyn.

Recap of Wednesday's 9-game slate

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

Recap of Monday's 11-game slate

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

Nets part ways with head coach Atkinson

The team today announced that it has mutually agreed to part ways with head coach Kenny Atkinson with 20 games remaining in the season. Jacque Vaughn will serve as head coach for remainder of the season.

Saturday's scores: LeVert's triple-double gives Nets big win

Plenty of action went down on a busy 10-game slate on Saturday. Catch up on all the results, right here!

Thursday's scores: Melo drops 25 PTS in win vs. Wizards

Carmelo Anthony poured in a team-high 25 points to lead the Blazers past the Wizards at home. Catch up on all the results from tonight's games here!

Highest scoring quarters in NBA history

Caris LeVert's 26-point quarter against the Celtics was impressive, but he needed a few more to make the history books.

LeVert explodes for 51 in wild win

"That 50 was beautiful, Vert. Thank you for that masterpiece," Kevin Durant tweeted after the game.

Wednesday's action: Wiggins, Warriors stun Nuggets

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

Kyrie undergoes season ending surgery

Kyrie Irving's first season with the Brooklyn Nets has officially come to a premature close, with the star guard undergoing season ending shoulder surgery today.

Sunday's scores

Trae Young dropped 25 points as Atlanta handled Portland and T.J Warren poured in 30 in a Pacers road win over the Cavs in a busy night around the NBA.

Saturday's action: Clutch D-Rose snaps Pistons losing streak

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.

Magic closing in on No. 7 seed in East

The Magic came up with a major second-half comeback victory in Brooklyn to narrow the gap for the Eastern Conference's No. 7 seed to just 1.5 games with 25 games remaining in the season.

Tuesday's scores: Clippers flex muscles vs. Grizzlies

The full-strength Clippers cruised to a 27-point win over the Grizzlies, while James Harden's 37-point night led the Rockets to their fourth-straight win. Catch up on all the day's scores, stats and highlights!

Sunday's scores: Kings stun Clippers in LA

Sunday's action included the Clippers dropping their third straight game and the fourth of their last five as the Kings stunned them at the Staples Center.

Embiid's 39 leads 76ers past Nets in OT

For the fifth time this season, the 76ers came back from a deficit of 15 points or more - tied with the Oklahoma City Thunder for the second-most such wins in the NBA.

Friday's scores: Kings beat Grizzlies behind Barnes' 32

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.

Irving to miss rest of season

Nets confirm star guard Kyrie Irving will miss the remainder of the season following a shoulder procedure, according to The Athletic's Shams Charania. Irving played just 20 games with Brooklyn so far this season.

Thursday's scores: Pacers snap 6-game skid vs. Bucks

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.

Seven thoughts: Nets snap Raptors 15-game win streak

The Raptors suffered their first loss since Jan. 13 as the Nets snapped Toronto's historic 15-game win streak. Serge Ibaka came to play and Kyle Lowry notched a triple-double but the Raptors couldn't get their offence going to keep the win streak alive heading into the All-Star break.

Tuesday's scores: Nuggets come back from 23 down vs. Spurs

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.

Sunday's scores: Hield's 31 helps Kings beat Spurs

Sunday's 9-game slate was headlined by the Milwaukee Bucks picking up their 45th win, Jrue Holiday leading Zion-less Pelicans to win in Indiana and Buddy Hield handing the Spurs their 4th straight loss.

8 thoughts: Raptors keep streak alive in nail-biting fashion

The Nets fought their way back into the game late in the fourth quarter behind a career-high 37 points from Caris LeVert, but the Raptors were able to close out strong to win their 14th consecutive game. They have defeated the Nets in Toronto 10 times in a row.

Recap of Tuesday's 10-game slate

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!

Kyrie and Trae leave early with injury

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.

Lakers honour Bryant, Lillard stars

In their first game since Kobe Bryant's death, the Los Angeles Lakers fell short against the Portland Trail Blazers.

Kyrie credits Mamba mentality for 54-point game

Irving was unstoppable in Brooklyn, turning in an ultra-efficient performance, connecting on 19-of-23 from the field and 7-of-9 from the 3-point line.

Thursday's scores: Nets honour Kobe in win over Pistons

Spencer Dinwiddie and Kyrie Irving paid tribute to Kobe Bryant as they led the Nets past the Pistons in Brooklyn. Catch up on all of today's scores, stats, news and highlights, right here!

Report: Dinwiddie changing number for Kobe

Bryant is "by far" Dinwiddie's favourite player of all time, prompting the Nets guard to change his jersey number from 8 to 26 following the 18-time All-Star's shocking death.

Irving and Rose battle, Nets win in OT

Kyrie Irving and Derrick Rose provided an entertaining point guard battle in Detroit, though, it was the Nets who were able to pull away in overtime to pick up the win on the road.

Sunday's scores: LeBron makes history and Kyrie drops 45

LeBron James moved into third on the all-time scorers list, while Kyrie Irving dropped 45 points in an OT win over the Detroit Pistons.

No Embiid, no problem 76ers locking down on D

Without Joel Embiid, surely the 76ers would start sprinting up and down the floor... right? Wrong! With Ben Simmons taking control since the All-Star centre went down, the Philadelphia 76ers have adjusted on the fly by slowing down the pace and relying on their suffocating D.

LeBron triple-double powers Lakers past Nets

The Los Angeles Lakers buried a season-high 19 three-pointers on their way to a 128-113 road win over the Brooklyn Nets.

Friday's scores: Beal leads Wizards past Cavs

Bradley Beal, Luka Doncic and LeBron James powered their teams to victory on Friday's three-game slate. Catch up on all the scores, stats, news and highlights from tonight's game.

Sunday's scores: CP3 drops 30 in win over POR

Sunday's 11-game slate was packed with action, highlights and more. Take a look at some of the best moments from a busy day around the Association!

Thursday's scores: Pistons stun Celtics in Boston

On a busy 10-game slate on Thursday, the Pistons shocking the Celtics in Boston was among the big headlines of the day.

Takeaways: Simmons, Harris power 76ers past Nets

The Philadelphia 76ers move to 19-2 at home this season after a 117-106 win over the Brooklyn Nets.

Wednesday's scores: Giannis scores 37 in 21 mins vs. the Knicks

In one of six games on Wednesday, the Milwaukee Bucks improved a league-best 36-6 behind a dominating 26-point win vs. the New York Knicks at home.

Ingles on Jazz streak: 'We've still got a lot to improve on'

The Utah Jazz extend their win streak to 10 games with a 118-107 road victory over the Brooklyn Nets.