Highlight's & top performers from Tuesday's action

The NBA season continued with an eight-game schedule and plenty to follow with 16 teams in action. Below, we've got you covered with final scores, news, stats, highlights and the top fantasy performers from the day.

Monday's recap!

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.

Saturday's highlights & top performers

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.

Thursday's recap

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!

Highlights & top performers from Wednesday's action

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.

You can't stop Jokic at the elbow

Nikola Jokic recorded 16 assists in Denver's comeback win over Orlando on Monday, eight of which came in the third quarter. The Magic had no answer for him, but there was one particular set the Nuggets ran involving Jokic that gave them trouble. Let's take a closer look.

Monday's highlights & top performers

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.

Jokic sparks comeback, strengthens MVP case

Jokic dished out 16 assists for the game, 12 in the second half when the Nuggets outscored the Magic 72-44 to come back from an 18-point deficit to win their fifth straight and remain undefeated since the Aaron Gordon addition.

New-look Nuggets' win in LA creates West logjam

Aaron Gordon seamlessly fit into the Nuggets' play on both ends of the floor as they recorded a wire-to-wire victory over Kawhi Leonard and the Clippers. The result of this game reduced the gap between the third and the seventh seed in the West to just 1.5 games.

Friday's highlights & top performers

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.

How deadline acquisitions performed with new teams

In the hours leading up to the wild 2021 trade deadline, a total of 16 trades were executed involving 23 different teams. To take things a step further, 46 players were moved, and that doesn't include the number of notable players that joined new teams on the buyout market. Now that the dust is settling, we can assess which big names stand to make an immediate impact in their new situations, from Nikola Vucevic to Andre Drummond to Norm Powell. We've got you covered with all you need to know about how these familiar faces fit in new places.

Murray stars as Nuggets roll

Playing in front of fans at home for the first time this season, the Denver Nuggets put on a show to take down Philadelphia led by 30 points from Jamal Murray.

Wednesday's recap

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.

Soundsystem: Who won the trade deadline?

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

Highlights & top performers from Monday's action

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.

Nuggets blowout Hawks in Gordon's impressive debut

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.

NBA League Pass: Must-watch games this week

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.

Highlights, top performers from Saturday's action

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.

Deadline impact on title odds for contenders

Kyle Lowry stayed in Toronto, the Los Angeles Lakers held firm and the Miami Heat added a former All-Star guard. How did the 2021 trade deadline impact the title race for the contenders?

Six key takeaways from trade deadline

This year's trade deadline was an eventful one with the Magic moving their three best players and the Heat making a big move at the buzzer. For the full analysis of fascinating day and impactful day, here are some key takeaways...

Highlights & top performers from Thursday's action

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.

Drake FaceTimes Lowry during press conference

After Kyle Lowry's gutsy performance in the Raptors' 135-111 win over the Nuggets, he received a surprise FaceTime call from none other than Raptors global ambassador Drake.

Highlights & top performers Wednesday's action

We had six games around the Association on Wednesday and we've got you covered with all the final scores, news, stats, highlights and top fantasy performers from each game below.

Highlights & top performers from Monday's action

The NBA season continued Monday, with a busy 10-game slate. We've got you covered with final scores, stats, highlights and top fantasy performers with 20 teams in action.

Highlights, updates from Saturday's action

The NBA season continues with a busy slate of 10 games. With 20 teams in action, there will be plenty to follow. We've got you covered below with score updates, news, stats, highlights and the top fantasy performers from each contest.

NBA sets new record for triple-doubles in a single day

The previous record of five was set just four days ago on Sunday (AEDT), but it didn't take long for the record books to be re-written with six players stuffing the stat sheet on today's 10-game slate.

Highlights & top performers from Thursday's action

It was a busy Thursday in the NBA, with 10 games on deck! We've got you covered with all the scores, stats and highlights from each game below.

Highlights & top performers from Tuesday's action

The NBA season continued Monday, with an action-packed seven-game slate. Scroll down to catch up on all the final scores, stats and highlights from each game.

Surging Mavs lay rest to Denver demons in win

The last time the Mavericks were in Denver, their key players were impacted by the league's 'Health and Safety protocols' which put them on a downward spiral. This time, however, healthy and surging, the Mavericks snapped the Nuggets' win streak 116-103, only the second Nuggets-Mavericks game decided by the double-digits since Luka Doncic was drafted.

Highlights, top performers from Sunday's action

The second half of the NBA season continued with an eight-game slate. We've got you covered with all the final scores, news, stats, highlights and the top fantasy performers from the night.

Highlights, top performers from Saturday's action

The second half of the NBA season continued with a seven-game slate. We've got you covered from coast to coast with final scores, news, stats, highlights and the top fantasy performers from the day.

Grizz battle but Jokic, Nuggets win in Memphis

The deep Memphis squad gave the Nuggets a tough fight but in the closing seconds, Serbian Nikola Jokic added to his MVP case with some late-game heroics in the 103-102 win.

The One Year Away All-Stars

A number of players were left just short of achieving that first-time All-Star status this season. From playoff heroes like Fred VanVleet and Jamal Murray to emerging young talents like LaMelo Ball and Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, there's no shortage of names sitting on the fringe. We examine all the players who are poised to make that jump to All-Star status next season.

Friday's live scores

It's a busy night around the NBA with nine games on the slate on the final day prior to the All-Star break.

Final scores & top performers from Wednesday's action

There were six NBA games on Wednesday. Scroll below for the final scores, stats and highlights from each contest.

Jokic reaching rare air this season

Jokic recorded the 50th triple-double of his career, joining Wilt Chamberlain as the only centers in NBA history to achieve the milestone.

League Pass All-Star matchups take centre stage this week

Can't control your anticipation for this year's All-Star Game? You're in luck, as these upcoming four days alone have 13 games in which two or more All-Stars will face off head-to-head.

Scores & highlights from Sunday's action

Sunday's seven-game exciting slate is headlined by the last game in Brooklyn where the Nets put their eight-game win streak on the line against Luka Doncic and the Dallas Mavericks. Scroll below for the final scores, highlights, and more.

Scores, highlights from Friday's action

The top three teams in the East are in action on Friday, while the LA Clippers are also on the schedule as they attempt to keep up with the Utah Jazz in the West.

B'day boy Murray comes up clutch vs. Trail Blazers

Nikola Jokic put up 41 points, 35 of which came in the third quarter, while Murray took over in the final period to ensure the Nuggets extend their home win streak to four and rebound from a rough 1-3 road trip.

Scores, highlights from Wednesday's action

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.

Highlights & top performers from Monday's 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.

Highlights and top performers from Saturday's action

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.

Murray makes history with career-high 50 points

What a night it was for Jamal Murray, who went off for a career-high 50 points in Denver's win over Cleveland. While notching a career-high is impressive in itself, Murray also made league and franchise history with this performance. Take a closer look at the numbers behind his breakout game.

Jokic, Embiid headline thriving centre position

While teams continue to launch more 3s than ever before, the 2020-21 season has seen a shift in the NBA as the big men take centre stage in MVP conversations, headlined by Nikola Jokic and Joel Embiid. They aren't, however, the only centres shining this season.

Highlights & top performers from Thu's action

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.

Running diary from Wednesday's action

We had six games on deck around the Association on Wednesday! Catch up on all the scores, stats, news, and highlights from each contest below.

NBA adds two games to schedule

The Pistons-Bulls game, which was originally targeted for the second half of the season, will replace the Pistons-Mavericks and Hornets-Bulls games which were postponed earlier today. The Nuggets-Cavaliers game, which was originally targeted for the second half of the season, will replace the Nuggets-Hornets game which was postponed earlier today.

Jokic powers Nuggets to blowout win vs. LAL

Despite missing more than a couple of key rotation players, the Nuggets, led by Nikola Jokic, comfortably beat the Lakers 122-105. The visitors were forced to play the second half without Anthony Davis, who strained his right Achilles late in the first half.

Running diary of Monday's action

Feel the love with a full 10-game slate of NBA action on Monday, as some of the league's hottest teams and biggest names are in action. Follow along for live updates throughout the day.

Optimal viewing plan for Monday's action

Monday's NBA action includes an exciting set of 10 games. Here's the full schedule, biggest storylines and optimal viewing plan to get you ready for the star-studded action.

Running diary from Saturday's 11-game slate

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.

Running diary from Thursday's action

Headlined by big performances from Luka Doncic, LeBron James, Kyrie Irving and Zach LaVine, catch up on all the scores, stats and highlights from Thursday's games.

MVP contenders duel as Bucks win 5th straight

Behind a career-game from Khris Middleton and Giannis Antetokounmpo's second-half revival, the Bucks won their fifth straight, beating the Nuggets 125-112 despite 35 points, 12 rebounds, and six assists from Nikola Jokic.

Running diary from Tuesday's action

LeBron James' overtime heroics led the Lakers to victory, headlining a busy eight-game slate on Tuesday. Catch up on all the day's scores, news, stats and highlights below.

Did the Jazz take the top spot from the Lakers?

The Jazz own the best record in the NBA after winning 15 of their last 16 games, but was it enough to take the top spot from the defending champion Lakers? Which teams made the biggest leap in this week's rankings and who is the new team that entered the top 10 for the first time this season?

Running diary from Sunday's action

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.

ROY & MVP candidates duel in Kings win over Nuggets

The Kings' rookie guard Tyrese Haliburton posted a career-high 23 points to help Sacramento fend off a career-high 50 points from Most Valuable Player candidate Nikola Jokic.

All-Star Moment: LeBron overpowers Nuggets

LeBron James recorded his second triple-double of the season to lead the Los Angeles Lakers to a 114-93 win over the Denver Nuggets.

Running diary from Friday's action

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.

LeBron passes Wilt on all-time FGM list

LeBron James added another piece of history to his resume, passing Wilt Chamberlain for third on the NBA's all-time field goals made list.

Running Diary from Tuesday's action

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.

NBA postpones game between Nuggets and Pistons

Because of ongoing contact tracing within the Pistons, the team does not have the league-required eight available players to proceed with tonight’s game against the Nuggets.

Optimal viewing plan for Tuesday's games

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.

Running Diary from Monday's action

The NBA season continued with Monday's six-game slate. Check below for final scores, stats and highlights from each contest as well as the best fantasy stat lines.

Jokic drops 47, Nuggets snap Jazz's streak

After exploding for a career-best 33 points in the first half, Jokic finished with 47 points and 12 rebounds as the Nuggets snapped the Jazz's league-best win streak with an 11-point win.

Highlights from a busy 10-game Saturday

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.

Optimal viewing plan for Saturday's games

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.

Who could earn first All-Star nod in 2021?

While it's still to be determined if there will be an All-Star Weekend in 2021, that doesn't change the voting process for who makes the All-Star team. As voting kicks off on Jan. 29, we look at a handful of young studs who have taken their gaven to another level this season, headlined by Jaylen Brown, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and Julius Randle who have made a strong claim for their first-ever bid.

Optimal viewing plan for Thursday's 12-game slate

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.

Clippers, Jazz climbing fast riding win streaks

Five weeks into the 2020-21 NBA season, we're beginning to see which teams are real and which teams are not. As our weekly Power Rankings begin to develop some consistency, there has still been plenty of movement among the top 10. How far did the Clippers and Jazz rise? How far did the Nets and Suns fall?

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.

Jokic, Murray help Nuggets sweep OT games in PHX

Behind two statement wins in Phoenix, albeit requiring overtimes, the Nuggets continue building momentum. Denver is now 9-7, having won six of their last eight and three straight for the first time this season.

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!

Jokic, Nuggets edge Suns in OT in Phoenix

Denver rally back from a double-digit halftime deficit in Phoenix and force overtime, before eventually recording a win over the Suns. The Nuggets improved to 8-7, their first instance this season being above .500.

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.

Updated NBA award predictions

Now that we're exactly one month into the season, it's time to check in on our NBA.com Staff's end-of-season award predictions. Which ones are they sticking by and which ones are they changing?

Buy or Sell: Which fantasy players should you move?

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?

Recapping Wednesday's action

Zion Williamson, Rudy Gobert and Nikola Jokic are in all in action on Wednesday, showcasing some of the best big man talent from across the league.

Running Diary from Monday's action

The 2020-21 NBA season continued with another six-game slate on Monday. We've got you covered below with final scores, news, stats and highlights from throughout the day.

The Utah Jazz defence is back!

After the road win in Denver, a rematch of their thrilling first-round series in the 2020 playoffs, the Jazz extended their win streak to five and improved to 9-4, good for a tied second-best record in the league.

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.

The triple-double machine delivers again

In a battle between to potential MVP candidates, it was a triple-double from Nikola Jokic that helped the Denver Nuggets hold off Steph Curry and the Golden State Warriors

Friday's running diary

Big nights from Malcolm Brogdon and Domantas Sabonis helped Indiana stay hot in a win over the Portland Trail Blazers.

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.

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!

Running diary from Sunday's action

The NBA season continued on Sunday with eight games. Scroll below for the final scores, stats and highlights from each game.

Simmons out with knee swelling vs. Nuggets

In addition to Simmons, the 76ers will be without 11 more players against the Nuggets, including Seth Curry, Tobias Harris and Danny Green due to Health and Safety Protocols, as well as Joel Embiid due to back tightness.

Doncic, Jokic duel in OT thriller

Luka Doncic and Nikola Jokic scored 38 points apiece, showing why they're both early MVP candidates.

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.

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.

Jokic keeps leveling up as a passer

Jokic handed out 12 assists in Denver's win over Minnesota, his sixth straight game of double digit dimes. As always, he threw a number of passes worthy of attention, but there was one in particular that stood out.

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.

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.

Jokic making strong early MVP case

Through four games, the Denver Nuggets are 1-3 but their All-Star center Nikola Jokic is off to a MVP-level start averaging 24.5 points, 13.5 assists, and 11.8 rebounds on 62.5% shooting from the field.

Running diary from Wednesday's games

We had 10 games on deck for a busy Wednesday in the NBA. We've got you covered with all the scores, stats, news, highlights and the best fantasy performers of the night.

Optimal viewing plan for Wednesday's games

There are 10 games to look forward to on Wednesday, including a rematch of last season's Eastern Conference Semifinals and a matchup between two of the league's up-and-coming teams. Here's the optimal viewing plan for what should be another fun slate of games.

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.

Jokic makes Nuggets history with monster triple-double

As the Nuggets recorded their first win of the 2020-21season by blowing out the Rockets at home, Nikola Jokic's stat-sheet stuffing triple-double put him alongside some elite company in the franchise's all-time record books.

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.

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.

PG leads balanced offence in big win vs. Nuggets

Kawhi Leonard exited the floor with just over six minutes left in the game, but the Clippers, led by Paul George, hold on to win big in Denver.

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.

True or False: Nuggets are better than Clippers

Heading into their Christmas Day matchup, our NBA.com Staff weighs in on which team they think is better following their epic seven-game series in the 2020 NBA Playoffs.

Recap of Thursday's 12-game slate

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.

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.

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.

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?

Must watch League Pass games

It might be a little later than usual but NBA opening week is going to produce a bumper slate of games. Let's take a look at which matchups are must watch on League Pass.

Predictions: Coach of the Year

Ahead of the season, our NBA.com Staff share their predictions for Coach of the Year. Among the candidates are Monty Williams, Doc Rivers, Michael Malone, Steve Nash and Tyronn Lue.

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.

Predictions: Most Improved Player

Ahead of the season, our NBA.com Staff share their predictions for Most Improved Player. There are a number of worthy candidates this season, including Christian Wood, Deandre Ayton and Jamal Murray.

Biggest storylines from Day 6 of preseason

Just eight teams hit the floor on Wednesday as LeBron James and Anthony Davis made their pre-season debuts, while Coby White and Zach LaVine put on a show for the Bulls. We've got you covered with all the big takeaways from Day 6 of pre-season.

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.

The importance of roster depth in an unprecedented year

In a season supported by necessary health and safety protocols, teams are going to face obstacles they've never experienced before. Only the teams with quality depth who can adapt to everything this season throws as them will thrive under these unique circumstances.

Players primed for breakout season

Ahead of the 2020-21 season tip-off, who are the potential breakout stars that could make their mark on the league? From second-year studs to a big man who just inked a huge deal, we look at some candidates to emerge as NBA stars.

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?

Can't-miss rookie matchups in first half

Since the rookies didn't get to experience Summer League with the quick turnaround between the NBA Draft and the start of the 2020-21 regular season, we'll have to use meaningful games to spotlight the prospects' first matchups. Take a look at some can't-miss matchups to look forward to in the first half of the season.

Which Christmas Day game are you looking forward to?

The best part about the quick turnaround of the 2020-21 NBA season is that we still get NBA Christmas Day games. The regular season's biggest stage is set with five high-quality matchups and plenty of stars on display. Which game are you most looking forward to?

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.

Have the Lakers retained the No. 1 spot?

With NBA training camps opening on Dec. 2 (AEDT) and the majority of offseason moves behind us, it's time to rank the best teams in the NBA following their decisions in the draft, trade market and free agency. Which teams took the leap to get better? Who fell through the cracks and slid down since last season?

Can the Nuggets remain a contender?

The Denver Nuggets enter the 2020-21 season having lost some key rotation pieces from their Conference Finals run in the bubble. Will they be able to overcome those losses to again be among the contenders out West?

Report: Adams heading to New Orleans

A wild offseason for the Oklahoma City Thunder has continued, with reports suggesting New Zealander Steven Adams is heading to the New Orleans Pelicans in a multi-team trade.

Bucks select RJ Hampton with No. 24 pick

By drafting the 6'5" guard RJ Hampton, the Bucks have picked the fastest player in 2020 Draft class - one of the many skills the 19-year-old possesses.

Examining the best fit for Josh Green

Arizona wing Josh Green is projected as a mid to late first round pick in the upcoming 2020 NBA Draft, but which teams are best suited for the Aussie's skillset? We take a look at the teams drafting in that range and where Green may land on draft night.

Free agent destinations for Hollis-Jefferson

Like Fred VanVleet, Serge Ibaka and Marc Gasol, Hollis-Jefferson will be an unrestricted free agent this offseason. If he doesn't re-sign with the Raptors, which teams make sense for him?

Best free agent defenders

So often the focus when looking at free agency is on the offensive end. With that in mind, who are the best options on the defensive side of the floor among the 2020 free agents?

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?

On This Date: Kobe makes Lakers debut

The late, great Kobe Bryant headlines a number of notable NBA players who played their first game on Nov. 4.

Ranking the best coaches in the NBA

Head coaching can be the difference between making or missing the playoffs, as well as winning or losing a series. Our NBA.com Staff ranks the 10 best head coaches in the league following the 2019-20 season.

Who is the best duo in the NBA?

In a time where big threes have more or less taken a back seat, we've entered the era of the modern-day duo, where no two pairs are alike. With that in mind, I've ranked the 15 best duos from the 2019-20 season, taking the regular season and playoffs into account.

Ranking the best international duos in the NBA

As the NBA game continues to expand around the world, international players have not only made their mark in the league, but have cemented themselves as superstars. Now with the NBA moving away from the "Big 3" era and into the age of "dynamic duos," which international combination sits at the top?

LeBron: NBA's championship legacy gatekeeper

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.

Best individual games from the playoffs

Jimmy Butler's 40-point triple-double in the Finals, Jamal Murray's 50 points to force a Game 7 against the Jazz, Luka Doncic's triple-double heard around the world, LeBron James' triple-double in the title clincher ... the 2020 NBA Playoffs was chocked full of historic performances from the game's elite. Which one takes the cake?

Making the case for an All-Playoff Team

LeBron James more than earned Finals MVP this season but the list of players worth honouring is far longer than one name. The NBA has an abundance of regular season awards but history suggests that it's time to extend that practice to the Playoffs.

Kentucky blue runs deep in NBA Playoffs

Headlined by one of the most intriguing matchups of the 2020 NBA Finals in Anthony Davis versus Bam Adebayo, the University of Kentucky was well-represented in a record-setting 2020 NBA Playoffs for Big Blue Nation.

What's next for the Nuggets?

While Denver's magical postseason run has come to an end in the Western Conference Finals, having a duo of young stars in 25-year-old Nikola Jokic and 23-year-old Jamal Murray means the best is yet to come in the Mile High City.

Five stats that define Murray's historic playoff run

LeBron James, Michael Jordan, Wilt Chamberlain, Allen Iverson ... that's just some of the company Jamal Murray joined with his outstanding play in the postseason. Here's how the Canadian etched his name in the record books.

Epic LBJ performance sends Lakers back to Finals

LeBron James produced a playoff classic to finish with 38 points, 16 rebounds and 10 assists, as the Los Angeles Lakers closed out the Denver Nuggets to move into the NBA Finals.

Lakers book place in NBA Finals

The Denver Nuggets were looking to pull off another big time comeback in the fourth quarter before LeBron James huge final quarter finished the game. The Los Angeles Lakers will now wait for their opponent in the NBA Finals.

Best power forwards in free agency

The power forwards who are set to be free agents this offseason are a mix of shooters and defenders, headlined by a seven-time All-Star in Anthony Davis.

Who is more likely to make 3-1 comeback?

With the Nuggets Game 4 loss to the Lakers, they find themselves in a familiar position. With both Conference Finals series now at 3-1, which team is more likely to defy the odds and complete a comeback to go to the NBA Finals?

Davis listed as questionable for Game 5

Davis suffered the injury in the fourth quarter of Game 4. He said afterwards that he "rolled it pretty bad, but not too bad."

WCF Game 5 preview: Nuggets look to mount another 3-1 comeback

Leading the series 3-1, the Lakers have the Nuggets right where they want them ... or do they? Denver has made consecutive 3-1 comebacks to reach the Western Conference Finals. Does it have one more magical run left in the tank?

'I knew it was winning time': LBJ talks late-game takeover

Over the final minutes of Game 4, James' decision to switch on to defend Murray that helped the Lakers edge out a 114-108 win and hold a commanding 3-1 series lead.

AD says injured ankle 'good enough to play' in Game 5

After rolling his left ankle midway through the fourth quarter, AD played through the rest of the game and was the contest's top-scorer with 34 points.

Lakers dominate the glass, take 3-1 series lead

LeBron James and Anthony Davis combine for 60 points as the Lakers outscore the Nuggets 25-6 in second chance points to take a commanding 3-1 series lead. Do the Nuggets have another comeback in them?

Running diary from Lakers' Game 4 win

The Los Angeles Lakers held off the Denver Nuggets' second-half rally, with LeBron James and Anthony Davis combining for 60 points in the 114-108 win.

The Nuggets have their own Stephen Curry

The secret to Murray's success in these playoffs? His pull-up jumper. It's long been a part of his game, but he's now pulling up from 2-point range and 3-point range with the type of efficiency you'd expect to see from Stephen Curry.

What to watch in Game 4 of WCF

How can the Nuggets tie their Western Conference Finals series with the Lakers up at 2-2? Here are three things to watch in Game 4.

Jokic on Murray: 'He's built for the big shots'

Jamal Murray scored 10 of his 28 points in the fourth quarter, knocking down big shot after big shot to seal the 114-106 win over the Lakers.

Nuggets survive Lakers' comeback, win Game 3

After being down by as many as 20 in the fourth quarter, Los Angeles mounted a furious fourth-quarter rally with a 19-2 run, but Jamal Murray took over late to help the Nuggets escape Game 3 with a 114-106 win.

Running diary of Nuggets' thrilling Game 3 win

The Denver Nuggets are back in the series after holding off the Los Angeles Lakers' fourth quarter comeback to seal a 114-106 win in Game 3. If you missed any of the action we've got you covered with a running diary of the game below.

Soundsystem Live: How Denver wins a must-win Game 3

NBA.com's Carlan Gay and Scott Rafferty discuss the latest news and notes around the NBA in the lastest LIVE edition of NBA Soundsystem.

LeBron and Malone's mutual respect runs deep

“When you work hard on your craft and you see others working just as hard on their craft, it becomes organic and it becomes mutual respect,” James said of Malone.

Can Nuggets spark another series comeback?

This postseason, we've known the Nuggets to play best win their backs are against the wall. In a must-win Game 3, can Denver thwart the momentum LA built with a buzzer-beating Game 2 victory?

🎙️: Lakers heap praise on AD for 'Mamba shot'

"He different, it's that simple," LeBron James said postgame. Anthony Davis received a lot of praise from head coach Frank Vogel and his teammates after he nailed the buzzer-beater in Game 2 against the Nuggets.

AD pays tribute to Bryant, yells 'KOBE' on game-winner

Anthony Davis came up clutch in Game 2 against the Nuggets. While wearing the black 'Mamba' jerseys, he scored 22 of his 31 points in the second half including the final 10 for the Lakers. On video, it was quite evident he yelled Kobe after his game-winner dropped and postgame, the Brow confirmed as much.

Davis' buzzer-beating 3-pointer puts Lakers up 2-0

Denver looked set to steal Game 2 after their All-Star Nikola Jokic had scored 11 straight points down the stretch. Instead, Anthony Davis, in his first career Conference Finals, iced the game with a buzzer-beating three from the wing.

Social Reaction: NBA world in awe of AD's game-winner

Anthony Davis came up clutch for the Lakers, burying the game-winning 3-pointer against the Nuggets in Game 2 and he had everyone talking on Twitter post-game.

Davis' buzzer-beating 3-pointer wins it for the Lakers

Anthony Davis was the hero in Game 2, knocking down a 3-pointer at the buzzer to end the Nuggets' comeback to seal a 105-103 win. If you missed any of the action from Game 2, we've got you covered right here.

Discussing keys to Lakers-Nuggets Game 2

The Lakers handled the Nuggets to take Game 1 for the first time this postseason, but as we know from previous series, Denver has no problem playing from behind. What are some keys to the game for each team as Los Angeles looks to extend their lead with Denver tries to even the series? NBA.com's Kyle Irving and Gilbert McGregor discuss.

Three things to watch in Game 2 of WCF

LeBron James and Anthony Davis dominated Game 1, but Dwight Howard proved to be a difference-maker off the bench for the Lakers with his energy and two-way play. Did he earn himself a spot in the starting lineup for Game 2?

Nuggets lament foul trouble & defense in Game 1 loss

“I’m not going to sit here and just blame it on the refs.That’s not what I’m doing. We just got to play through it and earn the respect," Nuggets guard Jamal Murray said postgame after the Lakers dominant 126-114 Game 1 victory.

8 observations from Lakers' dominant Game 1 win

The Lakers fire on all cylinders and ride a 20-3 second-quarter run to their first Game 1 win of the 2020 playoffs. It was the veterans show as LeBron, AD, Rondo, and Dwight Howard played huge roles against the young Nuggets.

Lakers-Nuggets Game 1 scores, highlights and stats

After mounting back-to-back 3-1 comebacks in the first two rounds of the playoffs, the Nuggets look to ride that momentum into the Western Conference Finals where they take on the Lakers.

The redefinition of the centre position

The value and talent of the centre position were at an all-time low a few seasons ago, but these playoffs have shown the value big men still have in today's game and the influence they will have on deciding this year's NBA champion.

'Playoff Rondo' is key to Lakers title run

It's no secret that Rajon Rondo takes his game to another level in the postseason, earning the nickname "Playoff Rondo." And Playoff Rondo isn't just a fallacy... it's real and he will play a huge role in the Lakers title run.

Biggest X-Factors in Lakers-Nuggets series

The superstars steal the spotlight in a playoff series, and rightfully so, but their play alone can't decide the winner. Here's a look at key players who's performance could play a significant role in deciding who will advance to the NBA Finals.

Barton's return could be the x-factor the Nuggets need

Denver Nuggets starter Will Barton remains sidelined with a knee injury, however, as he gets closer to returning to the court, he looms as a potential x-factor against the Lakers.

The three ways Jokic will pick you apart

In an era that is defined by speed and athleticism, Nikola Jokic is rising up the ranks in his own way. Here are three possessions from these playoffs that shine a light on what makes the two-time All-Star one of a kind.

Ranking the best players in the WCF

It's no surprise that LeBron, Jokic, AD and Jamal Murray are the best players in the Western Conference Finals, but in what order? What about Rajon Rondo, Gary Harris and Jerami Grant? Or Michael Porter Jr. and Kyle Kuzma? Ahead of the series, our NBA.com Global Staff rank the best players on the Lakers and Nuggets.

Clippers' Game 7 loss adds to long history of letdowns

With preseason title aspirations, the 2019-20 LA Clippers had an opportunity to overcome 49 years of misfortune. After squandering a 3-1 lead in the Western Conference Semifinals, the franchise has again failed to get over the hump.

Previewing the Western Conference Finals

The Denver Nuggets are coming into the 2020 Western Conference Finals on the back of a two 3-1 series comebacks - the first such instance in NBA postseason history. How will they fare against LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers, who have cruised through their playoff matchups?

The numbers behind Denver's historic run

The Denver Nuggets continued their historic postseason run, with a Game 7 win over the LA Clippers, setting and breaking plenty of records along the way.

Teams to come back from 3-1 series deficit

Only 13 times in NBA Playoffs history has a team overcome a 3-1 series deficit. Here's when, where and how all of those comebacks happened.

Kawhi speaks on lack of chemistry

From Leonard to George to Lou Williams, multiple Clippers connected their blown leads in Games 5, 6 and 7 to a lack of chemistry.

Murray: 'We believe in each other'

The Denver Nuggets continue to defy the odds after completing their second 3-1 comeback of the post-season.

NBA Players react to Denver's 3-1 comeback vs. Clippers

The Denver Nuggets became the first team in NBA history to rebound from consecutive 3-1 series deficits in the same playoffs and this achievement had their peers taking to Twitter.

How the Nuggets shocked the Clippers in Game 7

The Nuggets came back from a 12-point second-quarter deficit to cap off their second consecutive 3-1 series comeback with a 104-89 Game 7 victory against a star-studded LA Clippers squad.

Nuggets advance to WCF with huge win over Clippers

The Nuggets and Clippers meet in Game 7 with a trip to the Western Conference Finals on the line. Follow along below for updates throughout a game in which history will be made.

Soundsystem Live: Are the Clippers in trouble? Plus Heat-Celtics predictions

NBA.com's Carlan Gay and Scott Rafferty get you up to speed with the latest around the NBA on NBA Soundsystem.

Can the Nuggets make more history?

After overcoming a 3-1 deficit in the opening round, the Nuggets are one win away from becoming the first team in NBA history to overcome the deficit twice in the same postseason. As history suggests, this franchise is no stranger to NBA firsts.

How has Kawhi performed in previous Game 7's

Kawhi Leonard holds a 2-2 record in Game 7s through his career, with the most recent winner-take-all game delivering the signature moment of his career — the buzzer-beater against the Philadelphia 76ers in the 2019 Eastern Conference Semifinals.

Jokic on Game 7: 'The pressure is on them'

After finishing with 34 points, 14 rebounds and seven assists to help the Nuggets force a Game 7 against the Clippers after facing a 3-1 deficit. Following the game, Jokic told ESPN's Malika Andrews that he feels like his team faces no pressure.

Jokic stars, Nuggets rally to force Game 7

Down by as many as 19 points in the third quarter, the Nuggets outscored the Clippers 56-27 over the final 30 minutes of the game to force a decisive Game 7.

Jokic on Game 5 comeback: 'We didn't want to quit'

"I know everybody is excited about the Lakers playing the Clippers in the Western Conference Finals but we’re hoping to have something to say about that," Nuggets head coach Mike Malone said postgame.

Nuggets force Game 6 with 4th quarter comeback

The LA Clippers are going to have to work for that elusive Conference Finals appearance as the Nuggets rallied from 16 points down to force a Game 6 and keep their season alive.

Leonard powers Clippers to 3-1 series lead

The LA Clippers are one win away from their first-ever Western Conference Finals after a 96-85 win over the Denver Nuggets in Game 4.

Kawhi's fingertip block sends Twitter into a frenzy

Jamal Murray attempted a poster jam late in the fourth quarter, but Kawhi Leonard had other ideas, sending his dunk attempt away using just his middle finger.

Kawhi, PG star in Clippers' 113-107 Game 3 win

Game 3 was a back-and-forth contest that saw 12 lead changes and 15 ties, but then the Clippers seized momentum with a 23-10 game-sealing run over the final 8:29 minutes.

Murray becomes franchise leader for playoff made 3s

The 6'4" Canadian guard overtook J.R. Smith for the top spot on the Nuggets' all-time list. He passed Smith's total of 65 in his 24th playoff game while Smith reached that mark in 35 postseason games.

Jokic dominates as Nuggets take Game 2

Just two days after being ran out of the gym by 23 points in Game 1, the Nuggets fought back to earn a commanding Game 2 victory. Behind All-Star centre Nikola Jokic's monster double-double of 26 points and 18 rebounds, Denver has evened the series at 1-1.

Jokic on Nuggets defence: 'We need to make them work for every basket'

The Clippers shot 57.1% from the field and 41.7% from the 3-point line as they overwhelmed the Nuggets with their offensive firepower in Game 1.

Kawhi, Clippers dominate Game 1 vs. Nuggets

Leonard led the way with 29 points on 12-of-16 shooting as the Clippers came away with a lot of positives in their 120-97 Game 1 victory.

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Series Preview: Can Denver slow Kawhi down?

Riding high off the emotion of a thrilling Game 7 win, it's a short turnaround for the Nuggets as they take on the LA Clippers in the second round. Can the Clippers find some cohesion behind the superstar play of Kawhi Leonard? Will Jamal Murray continue his supernova shooting?

Mitchell after Game 7 loss: 'This is just the beginning'

Despite their heartbreaking Game 7 loss to the Nuggets, Donovan Mitchell says the Jazz's playoff run has only added more fuel to his fire.