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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?

Report: Clippers to sign Batum

The Clippers continue to add to their second unit, with the reported signing of former Charlotte Hornets swingman Nic Batum, according to The Athletic's Shams Charania.

Who should headline Christmas Day?

Christmas Day has long been the NBA's marquee day and this year will be no different. We asked our NBA.com staff to give us the matchup they hope to see most on the biggest day of the year.

Report: Former Raptor Ibaka signs with Clippers

According to The Athletic's Shams Charania, the deal includes a player option in the second year. In Los Angeles, Ibaka reunites with Kawhi Leonard, a former teammate of his on the Toronto Raptors' 2019 championship-winning squad.

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?

Report: Harrell agrees to terms with Lakers

The 26-year-old Harrell is coming off a career-year where he averaged 18.6 points, 7.1 rebounds and 1.1 blocks in 63 games for the LA Clippers.

Ranking the best players in free agency

Including Anthony Davis and Brandon Ingram, both of whom were All-Stars this season, as well as Fred VanVleet, Goran Dragic and Aron Baynes.

Free agent destinations for Gasol

If Gasol chooses to leave the Raptors as an unrestricted free agent this offseason, which teams make the most sense for him? There are four in particular that come to mind, plus a few wildcards.

Trade destinations for Westbrook

According to Shams Charania of The Athletic, Westbrook wants out of Houston. If the Rockets do make him available ahead of the 2020-21 season, there are a number of teams that could pursue the nine-time All-Star.

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.

Free agent destinations for Rondo

Rajon Rondo has a player option worth $2.69 million with the Los Angeles Lakers this offseason, but a report has said that he will opt out of his deal and test free agency. While that doesn't mean he won't re-sign with the Lakers on a new deal, take a look at some other options for the two-time NBA champion point guard.

Report: Ty Lue finalizing additions to coaching staff in LA

Chauncey Billups and Larry Drew are reportedly finalizing agreements to become assistant coaches alongside recently hired head coach Tyronn Lue.

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?

Four stats to know about Montrezl Harrell

This season's Sixth Man of the Year, Harrell is one of the best free agents available this offseason. Here are four stats that shed some light on what he brings to the table.

Free agent destinations for Harrell

Reigning Sixth Man of the Year Montrezl Harrell is set to become an unrestricted free agent this offseason. As one of the best available players in the 2020 free agent class, what are some destinations for the scoring centre?

Can the Clips build around Kawhi?

The Clippers find themselves at a crucial juncture, with a number of big decisions to make regarding key players set to command plenty of interest in the open market.

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.

Why Lue is the ideal head coach for Clippers

Lue, who was a member of the Clippers coaching staff this past season, is now expected to take the team to the next level after a postseason that ended in disappointment. Working in LA's favour is the fact that this isn't exactly unfamiliar territory for Lue.

Report: Clippers hiring Lue to be head coach

Lue was an assistant coach on the Clippers in 2019-20. He's set to replace Doc Rivers, who stepped down as head coach following the team's loss to the Nuggets in the second round of the playoffs.

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?

Executive of the Year award winner revealed

Frank received 10 of 29 first-place votes and earned 61 total points from a panel of team basketball executives throughout the NBA.

76ers hire Doc Rivers as head coach

Just three days after he parted ways with the Clippers, Doc Rivers has reached a deal to take over as head coach of the Philadelphia 76ers.

Who should be next Clippers coach?

Doc Rivers has stepped down as head coach of the Clippers. Who should replace him? Our NBA.com Staff weighs in.

Doc Rivers out as Clippers coach

"When I took this job, my goals were to make this a winning basketball program, a free agent destination, and bring a championship to this organization," Rivers penned in a statement on Twitter. "While I was able to accomplish most of my goals, I won't be able to see them all through."

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.

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.

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.

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.

Burning questions the Clippers need to answer

A blown 3-1 series lead, no championship to speak of ... the Clippers have a lot of questions to ask and find the answers to this offseason.

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.

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.

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.

Harrell named Sixth Man of the Year

Montrezl Harrell beat out Clippers teammate Lou Williams and Thunder guard Dennis Schroder to earn the 2019-20 NBA Sixth Man of the Year award.

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.

Kawhi's become the best in the world, again

Kawhi Leonard just had what might have been the best statistical series of his illustrious career. Almost quietly, while attention around the league is justifiably focused on young players becoming superstars, Leonard has once again become the best basketball player in the world.

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?

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Buy or Sell: Four important Clippers stats

Is Ivica Zubac actually one of the best rim protectors in the NBA? Is Marcus Morris the glue that holds the team together? Are Paul George and Kawhi Leonard a good fit? Can anyone stop the Clippers in the clutch? Here are four stats the Clippers can only hope aren't all noise as they advance into the second round of the playoffs.

Previewing Monday's games

There are three games to look forward to on Sunday: Game 1 of Raptors-Celtics, followed by Game 6 of Clippers-Mavericks and Game 6 of Nuggets-Jazz.

Porzingis (knee) out for series

The Mavericks announced on Friday that star forward Kristaps Porzingis suffered a lateral meniscus tear in his right knee in Game 1 of Dallas' series with the LA Clippers. He will miss the remainder of the series.

PG stars in Clippers' big Game 5 win

In a blowout 154-111 Game 5 victory, the LA Clippers broke multiple franchise records en route to taking a 3-2 series lead in their first round matchup against the Dallas Mavericks.

Previewing Wednesday's Game 5 action

Will the Jazz make it to their third Conference Semifinals in the last four years by eliminating the Nuggets in Game 5? What about the decisive Game 5 in the Clippers-Mavericks matchup? We preview both Game 5s on Wednesday's slate.

Luka caps off legendary performance with game-winner

Hobbled by a sprained ankle, Doncic finished with a 43-point, 17-rebound, 13-assist triple-double, knocking down a step back 3 at the buzzer to even the series at two games apiece.

NBA world reacts to Luka's game-winner

Luka Doncic broke the Internet when he capped off an insane 40-point triple-double with a game-winning step-back 3-pointer to bring the Dallas Mavericks even at 2-2 with the LA Clippers. Take a look at what some of the NBA's stars were saying.

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.

Takeaways: Kawhi powers Clippers to Game 3 win vs. Mavs

Less than a minute after he recorded his first career playoff triple-double, Luka Doncic was forced to exit the game with a left ankle sprain. While the Mavericks still battled, Kawhi Leonard set a couple of playoff franchise records as he led his team to victory in Game 3.

Doncic sprains left ankle, says 'It’s not that bad'

When Doncic exited the game for good in the fourth quarter, he had recorded his first career playoff triple-double with 13 points, 10 rebounds, and 10 assists.

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.

Doncic's historic night helps Mavs level series at 1-1

Luka Doncic followed up his impressive Game 1 performance, scoring 28 points to lead the Mavericks to a 127-114 win over the Clippers — their first post-season win since 2016.

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.

The highs and lows of Luka's historic playoff debut

Luka Doncic's playoff debut was as captivating as anticipated, but it wasn't as glamorous as the superstar would have liked. His 42 points marked the most by a player in their playoff debut in NBA history, but the 21-year-old's 11 turnovers placed him just outside the wrong side of the record books in a close loss that has his team down 1-0 to the favoured Clippers.

Doncic drops 42 in playoff debut, Clippers take 1-0 lead

The Slovenian set records in his postseason debut, but Kawhi Leonard and the Clippers clinched Game 1 with a 19-12 run over final six minutes of the game.

Doncic and Porzingis or Kawhi and PG?

Mavericks' young stars Luka Doncic and Kristaps Porzingis are set to make their playoff debuts against the Clippers' dynamic duo of Kawhi Leonard and Paul George. Our NBA.com Staff debates which duo they'd rather have for the next three seasons.

History awaits Kawhi's 2020 playoff push

Kawhi Leonard's main goal in Orlando is winning an NBA championship for the Clippers and there's plenty of history and records within reach that would put the 29-year-old among the game's legends.

Clippers vs. Mavericks preview: Will Luka shine in playoff debut?

Led by Kawhi Leonard, the Clippers swept the Mavericks in the regular season. Will LA's success against Dallas carry over into the playoffs or will Luka Doncic and Kristaps Porzingis make magic happen in their postseason debuts?

Previewing each first round series

NBA.com is your destination for complete coverage of every series from now through the end of the NBA Finals. Below, we've got you covered with all you need to know ahead of each series in the opening round.

What went down in the final day of seeding games

The final day of seeding games saw eight teams, all of whom were already locked into their playoff matchups, take the floor. At the end of the day, the Raptors, Clippers, 76ers, and the Pacers walked away with wins.

How Thursday's results impact the playoff picture

The playoff picture became clearer today, with five first-round series matchups finalised. Catch up on how the standings were impacted from Thursday's four-game slate:

What's at stake in Thursday's games?

Eight teams will hit the courts on Thursday and there's plenty on the line as teams continue to fight for playoff positioning. Here's a rundown of the standings and everything at stake in Thursday's four-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.

Power rankings: Who's No. 1?

Now that we've seen all 22 teams take the floor at least five times at the NBA restart, we're here with our final edition of NBA Power Rankings for the 2019-20 regular season. It's been difficult to gauge what to make of some seeding game results with rest and minute restrictions among other factors. With that in mind, here are the final power rankings of the regular season.

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.

How Sunday's scores impact playoff picture

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

Our end-of-season award picks

The NBA has revealed the finalists for this season's end-of-season awards. Who should take home the hardware? Our NBA.com Staff shares their picks.

What's at stake in Sunday's games

Sunday's schedule gives you every excuse to make it a "lazy Sunday." Here's what's at stake in all five games on Day 10 of the NBA restart.

How Friday's results impacted the playoff picture

The NBA restart in Orlando continued with another six-game schedule. Every game counts and every game has an impact on the playoff picture. Take a look at what today's games meant for the standings.

Could the Mavericks play spoiler in playoffs?

Ahead of their meeting with the Clippers, our NBA.com Staff looks at the biggest storylines surrounding the Mavericks heading into the playoffs, from whether or not Luka Doncic is already a top-six player to their chance of upsetting a team in the first round.

What's at stake in Friday's games?

The Western Conference logjam in the middle of the pack and the race to the eighth seed are both going down to the wire, while final playoff seedings in the middle of the East are also still up in the air. There's plenty of playoff implications from Friday's six-game slate! Here's how things look ahead of the games.

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.

NBA world reacts on Twitter to Booker's game-winner

Donovan Mitchell, Bradley Beal, Trae Young, and others took to Twitter post-game after Devin Booker's wild game-winner moved the Phoenix Suns to 3-0 in Orlando.

Best centres in free agency

Marc Gasol and Serge Ibaka are two of the best centres available in free agency this year. Who else should teams in need of a big man target?

10 must-see games this week

Through four days of the NBA season restart, every team has played at least once and it's been entertaining, to say the least. Stay up-to-date with the biggest games to watch from second week of the seeding games at the Walt Disney World Resort in Florida.

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 Sunday's games impacted the playoff race

The Miami Heat closed the gap between them and the Boston Celtics in the Eastern Conference while the Utah Jazz, Oklahoma City Thunder and Houston Rockets find themselves in a tight battle for the No. 4 seed in the Western Conference.

What's at stake on Sunday?

After the first two days of action, the seeding games continue with a five-game slate. Six teams are taking part in a season "re-opener" while the Los Angeles Lakers, Utah Jazz, LA Clippers and New Orleans Pelicans get their second taste of action at the NBA's restart. Below, check out the standings and what's at stake during another full day of games.

LeBron's defensive genius in one play

James helped the Lakers defeat the Clippers on opening night with a near triple-double, but it was his defence that stood out the most. Let's take a look at one particular possession in which he put his basketball genius on that end of the floor on full display.

Davis gives Clippers nightmare fuel in latest LA Battle

Davis scored 34 points in what was another wild game between the Lakers and Clippers. Here are some quick observations from a potential playoff preview between the two-best teams in the Western Conference.

Sights and sounds from opening day of season restart

The NBA is back! Take a behind-the-scenes look at the season restart with the best sights and sounds from the day's double-header.

Players react to opening day of season restart

Trae Young, Jamal Crawford, Isaiah Thomas and Ja Morant are among the players to take to social media to react to the return of the NBA season.

The wait is over!

The wait is over! After 141 days, basketball is back along with the action-packed excitement that only live games can deliver. Our Global NBA.com writers from all over the world share what they're most looking forward to with the season back in full swing.

Kawhi's only weakness is now a strength

Kawhi Leonard has proven to be a capable facilitator several times in his career, but it's never been as big a part of his game as it could be. This season is a different story. The result? He's turned his only remaining weakness into a legitimate strength.

Has this been Kawhi's best year ever?

Before the season came to a halt, Kawhi Leonard was having the greatest offensive regular season of his career. We've become conditioned to only focus on his playoff achievements but it's time to recognize how outstanding Leonard has been this season.

Is the clock ticking on Kawhi's new sidekick?

The Finals MVP left the Raptors for the Clippers in part to team up with Paul George. The problem? When the Clippers have turned to PG-13 with the clock ticking down, the results have been R-rated.

What's at stake for the stars?

What would a 10th trip to the Finals mean for LeBron James? Can Ben Simmons and Joel Embiid reach their vast potential? What would a 2020 encore by Kawhi Leonard mean for his legacy? With the season less than a month away, here's a closer look into what the game's brightest stars are playing for on the court ahead of the restart.

How has Kawhi performed in the playoffs?

Including the 2019-20 campaign, Leonard has qualified for the playoffs eight times in nine seasons. Twice, he led his team to a championship as the Finals MVP, doing so in 2014 with the Spurs and in 2019 with the Raptors.

Ranking the best players in season restart

Is Kawhi Leonard still the best player in the NBA? Which one of Pascal Siakam and Jayson Tatum made the top 10? Who are the biggest risers and fallers? Who are the best players who didn't make it? All that and more in our latest player rankings.

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:

Who's No. 1 ahead of the restart?

After four months without action, we're just days away from NBA games that will have an impact on the standings. Based on what we know from the first part of the season and what we've seen through early scrimmages, we're gaining an idea of just what to expect from the remainder of the season and who should come out on top.

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.

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.

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!

Ranking starting forward tandems at the restart

Ahead of the NBA's imminent return, we're taking a look at the starting forward tandems for all 22 teams taking the floor in Orlando.

Seeding games won't impact awards races

The league recently sent out a memo informing teams that annual performance awards, including MVP, Rookie of the Year and Coach of the Year, will be based upon games played through March 11. Statistical titles, however, will be impacted by the final eight games.

All-Defensive Team predictions

Could the Bucks snag four of the 10 total spots? Will Kyle Lowry snag that elusive All-D honour? And with four players for two spots at centre, who gets left out between Rudy Gobert, Joel Embiid, Brook Lopez and Marc Gasol?

Lakers, Clippers among 11 LA teams in 'The Alliance' for social justice

The Clippers and Lakers are among the 11 L.A.-area pro teams joining 'The Alliance: Los Angeles'.

Clippers remaining schedule

The NBA announced the remaining schedules for each of the 22 teams playing in Orlando. Here are the eight "seeding" games the Clippers will play once the season resumes.

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.

Is Simmons ready to lead 76ers on a deep run?

Are the Bucks, Lakers or Clippers in the top spot? Could Aron Baynes or Patty Mills make a late push for the playoffs? Is Ben Simmons ready to lead the 76ers on a deep run?

Updated odds to win NBA title

With 22 teams set to resume the season in the coming weeks, the Los Angeles Lakers are now the betting favorite to win the NBA title in Orlando.

NBA Soundsystem LIVE: Debating All-NBA Teams

NBA.com's Carlan Gay and Micah Adams debate the All-NBA Teams for this season. Can LeBron James, Giannis Antetokounmpo and Kawhi Leonard make the First Team? What do you do about Jayson Tatum and Pascal Siakam? What about Jimmy Butler and Bam Adebayo? All that and much more.

Let's talk title contenders

With the NBA targeting a potential return to play, the focus shifts back to the hardwood as players and teams gear up for an unprecedented chase for the championship. Could the time off be what Ben Simmons needs to lead the Sixers towards title contention? How will LeBron James, Giannis Antetokounmpo and Kawhi Leonard navigate a new series of circumstances in which the top three contenders no longer benefit from a home-court advantage? Here are the tiers of championship contenders as dreams of postseason play begin to take shape.

NBA Soundsystem LIVE: Sweet 16?

NBA.com's Carlan Gay and Micah Adams debate some of the alternative playoff formats being discussed for the NBA's potential return later this summer at Disney World.

Pick a sixth man for post-80s dream team

What if you were tasked with building the perfect team, but with the catch that you didn't know the actual identities of the players you were picking from? We took some of the best players from the last three decades, lined up their stats and removed the names. Up next is the sixth man.

Pick a PG for post-80s dream team

What if you were tasked with building the perfect team, but with the catch that you didn't know the actual identities of the players you were picking from? We took some of the best players from the last three decades, lined up their stats and removed the names. Up first is the point guard position. Which player would you want to lead your team?

CP3's Game 7 heroics vs. Spurs in 2015

Chris Paul buried the a game-winning runner with one second remaining to seal aGame 7 win against the San Antonio Spurs to book their spot in the second round of the 2015 playoffs.

The best one-on-one scorers right now

Who is the most efficient? Who is the most dominant? Who is the scariest? Let's take a closer look at the league's best one-on-one scorers from the 2019-20 season.

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.

KG on playoffs: "I don't want to hear any excuses."

"Everyone’s going to be healthy. Everyone’s going to be rested. I don’t want to hear any excuses." Doc Rivers recalls a recent conversation with new Hall of Famer Kevin Garnett on the potential for a memorable postseason

Booker crowned NBA 2K champion

Devin Booker got the best of his Phoenix Suns teammate Deandre Ayton in the Final, winning 2-0 to cap off an undefeated run to the title. Catch up on all the scores and highlights, right here!

NBA 2k Tournament: Quarter finals scores

Quarter final action has been completed, with only four NBA stars remaining in the NBA 2k Players Tournament.

2K Tournament Quarter-Finals preview

There were a handful of upsets, a couple close games, a ton of trash talk, some inexcusable blowouts and some good back-and-forth conversations among the NBA stars in the first round of the NBA 2K Players Tournament. What should the Quarter-Finals have in store for us?

Doc Rivers: 'This could be best playoffs in history'

On a Zoom conference call with the media on Wednesday, LA Clippers head coach Doc Rivers and President of Basketball Operations Lawrence Frank answered various questions regarding how the team is dealing with the NBA's hiatus.

Takeaways: First round of NBA 2K tourney

From Patrick Beverley's elite trash talk to embarrassingly bad blowouts to an advanced analytical breakdown of team selection (not really), take a look at some of the biggest takeaways from a fun first weekend of the NBA 2K Players Tournament.

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?

Current standings, Playoff Picture

Take a look at the NBA's standings as well as potential playoff pairings based on games played through March 11.

Harrell is a championship X-Factor for LA

The Clippers will go as far as Kawhi Leonard and Paul George can take them, but they'll need Montrezl Harrell to be special if they want to win big this season.

Ballmer, Clippers purchase The Forum

Los Angeles Clippers owner Steve Ballmer is looking to move the team to new arena in 2024 when their current lease at the STAPLES Center expires.

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.

15 must-rewatch games from 2019-20

With no live NBA action and all games from the 2019-20 season free on NBA League Pass until April 22, we give you a list of games you must rewatch from this season.

Best dunks of Blake Griffin's career

In honour of Blake Griffin's 31st birthday, we're taking a look back at four of his iconic high-flying aerial displays.

A new No. 1 emerges

There was plenty of movement among the top 10 in a week that saw the L.A. Lakers earn a number of statement wins, the Toronto Raptors go perfect and the Houston Rockets fail to earn a win. Who rose? Who fell? We've got you covered with it all.

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.

Joakim Noah signs with Clippers

After reports surfaced last week, the team today made Noah's signing official. He appeared in 42 games with the Memphis Grizzlies last season.

What we learned from third battle for LA

The Lakers and Clippers are ridiculous defensively, guards shouldn't challenge LeBron James at the rim, Paul George can still be the best player on the court and much more.

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.

Biggest questions ahead of Lakers-Clippers

The Clippers have won each of the first two games against their in-town rival Lakers, but the Lakers still hold the top seed in the West. How much does this game mean to both teams and what should you watch for in the third edition of the Battle for L.A.?

Clippers make statement with impressive Rockets win

Kawhi Leonard led the Clippers to victory once again, this time with 25 points, six rebounds and five assists in 28 minutes of play. He should probably be getting some more MVP love.

Firday's scores: Nuggets edge Hornets

Jamal Murray's clutch jumper sealed the win for the Nuggets, while the Clippers, Raptors and 76ers all picked up wins on Friday. Catch up on all the results, right here!

Kawhi and Clippers have flipped switch

The reigning Finals MVP is having the best season of his career and the Clippers are a perfect 5-0 with their new starting lineup. Ahead of two big games against the Rockets and Lakers, all signs point to a Clippers team that's finally flipped the switch.

Predicting the top 10 players in five years

Who will be the NBA's top players five years from now? Will it be Zion or Luka? Will Giannis Antetokounmpo still reign supreme? What about Jayson Tatum, Trae Young or Ja Morant? We gazed into the crystal ball to see which of those stars will become the next faces of the NBA.

Predicting the top 10 players in five years

Who will be the NBA's top players five years from now? Will it be Zion or Luka? Will Giannis Antetokounmpo still reign supreme? What about Jayson Tatum, Trae Young or Ja Morant? We gazed into the crystal ball to see which of those stars will become the next faces of the NBA.

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.

Huge day on NBA League Pass

LeBron. Zion. Kawhi. Those are just some of the biggest names in action today on NBA League Pass. Here's a closer look at some of the biggest storylines in what should prove to be an eventful day across the NBA!

Did the Rockets jump the Lakers?

The Rockets are rewarded for their six-game win streak while the Raptors take a slide following a winless week. A team drops out of the top-10 while a new team re-enters the league's elite group.

Clippers edge 76ers despite Milton's career night

The Los Angeles Clippers used a big third quarter run to swing the game in their favour, hanging on for a hard-fought 136-130 win over the Philadelphia 76ers.

Monday's action: Beal stays hot vs. Warriors

As the playoff push intensifies, the NBA season rolled on with a seven-game slate. We had you covered with scores, news and the best highlights from each game.

PG leads Clippers in blow out win over Nuggets

Finally able to roll out their preferred starting lineup, the LA Clippers are finding form, highlighted by a blow out win over the Denver Nuggets.

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.

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!

Did the 76ers crack the top 10?

The Bucks remain comfortably on top with teams like the Lakers, Raptors, Celtics and Rockets jockeying for position inside the top-five. Did the Lakers hold on to their No. 2 spot? How far did the Clippers fall after a bad loss?

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.

Four biggest storylines in the final stretch

The All-Star break has come and go leaving us with the home stretch of the NBA regular season ahead. Our NBA.com staff each selected one key storyline we're most looking forward to watching develop during the back end of the season.

Simmons among biggest risers in best players list

For the third time this season, our NBA.com Global Staff joined forces to rank the best players in the league. Ben Simmons is among the biggest risers this time, going from being ranked 25th to 15th.

Jackson plans to sign with Clippers, reports say

Jackson has dealt with injuries this season, resulting in him playing in only 14 games, but he gives the Clippers another playmaker off the bench if he can remain healthy.

Tatum lifts Celtics to win in 2OT

Jayson Tatum finished with 39 points as the Boston Celtics outlasted the LA Clippers in double overtime at the TD Garden.

Simmons stars for 76ers

The Philadelphia 76ers stayed hot at home, while the Boston Celtics had their winning streak snapped by the Houston Rockets on Tuesday.

Mills scores 20 PTS off the bench as Spurs snap five-game losing streak

Patty Mills, LaMarcus Aldridge and Dejounte Murray combined to power the Spurs to a 114-106 win over the Thunder. Catch up on all of today's games, right here.

Embiid expresses love for 76ers

After an eventful couple of days in Philadelphia, Joel Embiid was back on the floor and playing a starring role for the 76ers.

Simmons triple-double leads 76ers past Clippers

The Philadelphia 76ers improve to 25-2 at home this season, thanks to a hard-fought 110-103 win over the Los Angeles Clippers.

Did the 76ers crack the top-10?

The Raptors have won 14 straight games and continue their surge up the standings. But was it enough to catch LeBron James and the Lakers for No. 2 in this week's Power Rankings?

Monday's scores: Lillard leads Blazers past Heat

We had seven games around the Association on Monday, headlined by the Jazz's thrilling win over the Rockets and the Blazers' victory over the new-look Miami Heat. Catch up on all the action, right here!

76ers to host Australian Heritage Night vs. Chicago Bulls

For the third year in a row, the Philadelphia 76ers will host Australian Heritage Night, in partnership with Four’N Twenty at today's home game against the Chicago Bulls.

Notable players being bought out or waived

Isaiah Thomas, Darren Collison and Marvin Williams are among the players reportedly available on the buyout and free agency market now that the trade deadline has come and gone.

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.

T'Wolves defeat Clippers, snap 13-game losing streak

The Timberwolves, without D'Angelo Russell in uniform, welcomed the new era by knocking down a franchise record 26 3-pointers in the biggest win of the season.

Why Clippers adding Morris could swing LA battle

Marcus Morris is having a career year with an average of 19.6 points per game, but it's what he's capable of doing on the other end of the floor that could give the Clippers the edge over the Lakers in a series.

Trade deadline winners and losers

The Miami Heat added a major piece, the Philadelphia 76ers added some shooting, the Los Angeles Lakers did nothing and the Houston Rockets went small. Breaking down the best, worst and most interesting moves of the trade deadline.

Biggest questions entering the trade deadline

Will there be movement in Los Angeles? Do the Raptors have anything in store? Which other Eastern Conference teams will look to improve? These are just some of the big questions entering the 2020 NBA trade deadline.

Clippers hit record 24 3s, beat Heat 128-111

The superstar duo of Kawhi Leonard and Paul George combined for 37 points and 19 assists as the Clippers swept the season series against the Heat.

Clutch PG powers Clippers' comeback win

Paul George buried the game-sealing jumper with 13.7 seconds remaining to help the Clippers secure a 108-105 win over the Spurs at STAPLES Center.

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!

Did the Bucks or Lakers take the top spot?

Our regular format of power rankings returns this week after honouring the great Kobe Bryant last week. The Raptors have been rewarded for their win streak and the Jazz have been penalized for a winless week. Where did your favourite team end up?

Fox drops career-high as Kings stun Clippers in LA

De'Aaron Fox contributes across the board and the Kings shoot a franchise-record 21 3-pointers as they upset the Clippers 124-103.

Friday's scores: Clutch Jokic gives Nuggets the win

Nikola Jokic comes up clutch as the Nuggets hold off the Jazz's furious fourth comeback to win in Denver.

Who were the biggest snubs from All-Star reserves?

With the NBA All-Star reserves selected, who were the players that did not get their name called that could have?

NBA postpones Lakers vs. Clippers game

The NBA released a statement confirming that Wednesday's game between the Lakers and Clippers will be postponed 'out of respect for the Lakers'.

Tracking the Clippers and Lakers Grammy Trips

Two five-game trips. A total of 35,000 kilometres travelled. One prestigious awards ceremony. Here's all you need to know about what the next 10 days entail for LA's two NBA teams.

Kawhi records first career triple-double in Clippers win

Kawhi Leonard continued his dominant stretch, recording his first career triple-double as the Los Angeles Clippers held off a furious rally to deliver a rare home loss to the Miami Heat.

Recap Thursday's action

Russell Westbrook and James Harden helped the Rockets get over the Nuggets, while LeBron James and Anthony Davis were dominant at Madison Square Garden.

The NBA's most memorable moments on Martin Luther King Jr. Day

ICYMI: Damian Lillard erupted for 61 points earlier this week, the most ever on Martin Luther King Jr. Day. Here's a look back at some of the all-time legendary performances on MLK Day, one of the biggest NBA days of the year!

Leonard and Doncic battle as Clippers edge Mavs

Both Leonard and Doncic finished with 36 points, but the Clippers prevailed in the end, continuing their recent good run of form.

Powell suffers Achilles injury vs. Clippers

Dwight Powell exited Wednesday's game in the first quarter with the injury and is expected to miss the remainder of the season.

Most memorable moments on MLK Day

There has been big performances, historic moments, game-winners and even some fights! Re-live some of the best NBA moments on Martin Luther King Jr. Day.

Did the 76ers crack the top-10?

The Clippers, Heat, Nuggets and Raptors were rewarded for strong weeks while the Celtics, Rockets and Thunder have taken a slide with their struggles. Where did your favourite team land?

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!

Kawhi, Lou Will lead comeback over Pelicans

Kawhi Leonard and Lou Williams combined for 71 points to lead a comeback win over the Pelicans. Williams came up clutch, taking over in the fourth quarter, while Leonard is amidst one of the best stretches of his career.

Friday's scores: Kawhi powers Clippers past Magic

The Nuggets escaped with a thrilling OT win over the Warriors, while Kawhi Leonard continued his scoring form to lead the Clippers past the Magic. Catch up on all the day's action, right here.

Kawhi drops 43, powers Clippers to 25-pt win

Kawhi Leonard drops a season-high 43 points as the Clippers cruised past the Cavaliers by 25 points. At the halfway mark of their season, the Clippers now hold a 28-13 record.

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.

Did the Lakers take the top spot?

The Bucks have held the top spot in our weekly Power Rankings since the first week of the season. Was their one slip up and a perfect week from the Lakers enough for Los Angeles to take the top spot?

Jokic stars as Nuggets edge Clippers in Denver

By clinching this game, the Nuggets have won eight of their last 10 at home while extending the Clippers' streak of 'not winning 3 games' to nearly a month.

Saturday's scores: Jazz extend winning streak to eight

The Utah Jazz extended their winning streak to eight games with a win over Charlotte, while Spencer Dinwiddie's career-high 14 assists helped Brooklyn snap their seven game losing streak.