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Tuesday's best game, top fantasy performers

A huge 10-game slate filled the NBA schedule, with plenty of highlight performances to go around. Catch up on the best game, highlight and fantasy performances from another busy day around the league including big nights for Luka Doncic, Nikola Jokic, Devin Booker and many more.

Kane Pitman

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Sunday best game & top fantasy performers

Sunday's seven-game slate served up plenty of big performances! If you missed any of the action, we've got you covered with the best game, highlight, performance, fantasy performers and more below.

Benyam Kidane

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Saturday's best game & top fantasy performers

With a huge 11-game slate, there was plenty of action around the NBA on Saturday. If you missed any of it, we had you covered with the best game, highlight, performance, fantasy performers and more below.

NBA.com Staff

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League Pass game of the day: Heat vs. Nuggets

With eight games on today's NBA schedule, we've got you covered with where to watch and what to keep an eye on.

Gilbert McGregor

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Thursday's best game & top fantasy performers

What a day of hoops it was around the NBA with eleven games on the slate. Three games where decided by one possession, with monster performances across the league. Catch up on all the news, scores and highlights right here.

Kane Pitman

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Grizzlies more than just Morant, def. Dubs in OT

Against the Warriors, over the fourth quarter and overtime, Memphis outscored their opponents 31-22 with just five points from Morant, who nailed the eventual game-winning dagger for the Grizzlies' second straight overtime win at the Chase Center.

Yash Matange

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Friday's best game, highlight and performance

The Bulls and Knicks played out a thriller, while Steph Curry and Ja Morant put on a show. Catch up on all the highlights, news, best performances and scores right here!

Kane Pitman

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Welcome to the Ja Morant Show

Ja Morant entered this season with plenty of confidence, boldly claiming he was a top five point guard. After the first week of the season, he looks every bit the part as he continues to elevate the Grizzlies into one of the best shows in the league.

Benyam Kidane

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Melo headlines Monday's top performers

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

NBA.com Staff

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Highlights, final scores from Thursday's action

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

Yash Matange

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What to watch on League Pass today

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

Kyle Irving

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Top performers, highlights from Day 13 of preseason

The 2021-22 preseason is in the books, as the final eight games were completed. A number of stars completed their preparation for the regular season, with Giannis Antetokounmpo, Jimmy Butler and Jayson Tatum all putting up big stat lines.

Kane Pitman

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Top performers, highlights from Day 11 of preseason

Day 11 of the preseason provided seven games on the slate, with game winning jump shots, highlight reel dunks and big time individual performances throughout. If you missed any of the action we've got you covered with scores, highlights and news from the days play.

Kane Pitman

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Top performers, highlights from Day 9 of preseason

Day 9 of the preseason was a busy one with seven games on the schedule. Catch up on all the highlights and big performances as we recap the day's play.

Kane Pitman

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Top performers, highlights from Day 7 of preseason

The Celtics, Hawks and Knicks picked up wins on Sunday's three-game preseason slate. Catch up on all the key storylines, stats and highlights from Day 7 right here.

Benyam Kidane

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Top performers, highlights from Day 5 of preseason

Just three games on the slate for Day 5 of preseason but don't be fooled into thinking the highlights were hard to come by. Check in here to catch up on all the scores

Kane Pitman

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Ranking the NBA's next generation

It's that time again. With the 2021-22 NBA season right around the corner, our NBA.com Global Staff is back to rank the league's next generation of talent for the fourth consecutive year. Did Luka Doncic or Jayson Tatum take the top spot? Where did LaMelo Ball fall in line? We've got you covered with our annual list of best players aged 23 or under!

NBA.com Staff

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Pre-season Day 3 Roundup: Exum makes Rockets debut

The four-game slate on Day 3 of the 2021-22 NBA preseason saw eight teams get their first taste of competitive basketball. We got you covered with the top performers, biggest storylines, highlights and the final scores from Wednesday.

NBA.com Staff

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Bucks-Grizzlies game at FedEx Forum suspended

The game was suspended at the end of the third quarter due to a fire alarm issue at FedExForum.

Official Release

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Pau Gasol announces retirement

Pau Gasol, a 19-year NBA veteran that won two NBA titles as a member of the Lakers, announced his retirement from professional basketball in a press conference streamed on his Twitter account.

Gilbert McGregor

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Are the Grizzlies ready to take the next step?

The youthful Grizzlies are looking for their second straight playoff berth under head coach Taylor Jenkins. A major trade over the offseason has opened up the rotation as they look for some injury luck on their way to taking the next step in 2021-22.

Kane Pitman

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Morant shares dream dunk contest participants

In an interview with Bleacher Report's Taylor Rooks, the 2019-20 Rookie of the Year named his dream dunk contest participants, two of whom were former dunk contest winners at the NBA All-Star Weekend.

Yash Matange

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Morant lists himself as "Top 5" point guard

Ja Morant has established himself as one of the league's brightest young stars and heading into his third season, considers himself among the NBA's best at his position.

Benyam Kidane

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Adams primed for big season in Memphis

Coming off a disappointing year, New Zealand's Steven Adams is looking to bounce back. The center adds some much-needed toughness and defence to a young Grizzlies squad trying to grow after making the playoffs last season.

Benyam Kidane

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Our picks for this season's Most Improved Player

Ahead of training camp, our NBA.com Staff gives their predictions for who will be named the league's Most Improved Player in the 2021-22 season.

NBA.com Staff

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Report: Lakers trade Gasol to Grizzlies, will be waived

According to ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski, the Lakers have traded Marc Gasol and a second-round pick to the Grizzlies for the draft rights to Wang Zhelin.

Kyle Irving

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List of female assistant coaches in the NBA history

In NBA history, there have been 15 women to have served as assistant coaches. Of the 15, seven are currently with the NBA teams for the landmark 75th anniversary season led by Becky Hammon, who is the longest-serving female assistant coach in NBA history

Yash Matange

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Randolph and Allen to have jerseys retired

Zach Randolph (No. 50) and Tony Allen (No. 9) will have their jerseys sent into the rafters at FedEx Forum in December and January respectively.

Benyam Kidane

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Three landing spots for Rondo if he receives a buyout

After being traded to the Memphis Grizzlies, its unclear if Rajon Rondo will be on their roster on opening night, paving the way for contending teams to swoop if he receives a buyout.

Benyam Kidane

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Way too early League Pass rankings

We all do it, we all spend hours flicking through games, trying to find the ideal matchup to keep an eye on. While this list is admittedly way too early, here are the top ten teams to watch on NBA League Pass when the season rolls around!

Kane Pitman

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Giannis and LeBron headline 12-game MLK Day schedule

MLK Day is one of the biggest on the regular season calendar. In 2022, there are 12 games on the schedule, as the NBA comes together to celebrate the legacy and share the message of Martin Luther King Jr. Giannis Antetokounmpo and LeBron James are just two of the superstars who will take the floor on MLK Day on January 17th.

NBA.com Staff

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Report: Grizzlies trading Beverley for Culver, Hernangomez

The Grizzlies acquired Patrick Beverley in addition to Rajon Rondo and Daniel Oturu from the Clippers for Eric Bledsoe the day prior to Adrian Wojnarowski's report.

Scott Rafferty

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Clippers trade Rondo, Beverley to Grizzlies for Bledsoe

According to ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski, the Clippers have traded Patrick Beverley, Rajon Rondo and Daniel Oturu to the Memphis Grizzlies in exchange for Eric Bledsoe.

Benyam Kidane

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OTD: Blazers, Grizzlies battle in first-ever Play-In Game

Damian Lillard led the Trail Blazers to victory in the NBA's first-ever Play-In Game, finishing with 31 points and 10 assists to punch Portland's ticket to the playoffs.

Scott Rafferty

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Report: Pelicans to acquire Valanciunas

According to ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski, Eric Bledsoe and Steven Adams are involved in the deal. The proposed trade also includes a number of first-round draft picks.

Scott Rafferty

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Morant hungry for playoff success

As the NBA witnesses the next generation of stars make their mark in the postseason, Memphis Grizzlies point guard Ja Morant says his team is coming up next.

Benyam Kidane

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Conley 'tweaks' hamstring, will undergo MRI

"I feel like I'll be fine eventually," Conley said postgame. "Hopefully that's Game 1 of the 2nd round, but right now we just don't know. We'll reassess tomorrow." The veteran guard called his hamstring injury a 'tweak' and not as serious as the one that forced him to miss nine games towards the end of the regular season.

Yash Matange

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Jazz blow by Grizzlies, advance to Conf. Semis

Utah raced off to a 20-point first quarter lead and never looked back, cruising to a 126-110 victory. Mitchell, who was the spark in the first period, finished the game with a double-double of 30 points and 10 assists.

Yash Matange

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Conley Jr. producing momentum-changing plays

In the space of two minutes, Mike Conley Jr. came up with a clutch steal and a pair of 3-pointers to help the Jazz hold off the Grizzlies in Game 4.

Benyam Kidane

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Mitchell stars as Jazz take 3-1 series lead

As many as seven Utah players scored eight or more as they took the best punches the young Grizzlies had to offer and yet prevailed with a 120-113 win in the pivotal Game 4.

Yash Matange

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What to watch for in Tuesday's Game 4s

After an action-packed past couple of days of playoff hoops with eight games, it's time to shift focus to significant Game 4's slated for Tuesday. The Wizards aim to stay alive and force a Game 5 while the Jazz hope to take a dominant 3-1 series lead. Here are a few things to watch out for in these couple of games.

Yash Matange

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Clutch Jazz close out Grizz to take 2-1 lead

The Utah Jazz fought off a spirited Memphis Grizzlies squad to close out Game 3 in crunch time. Donovan Mitchell led the way with 29 points for Utah, who now take a 2-1 lead with the series back on home court.

Kane Pitman

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What to watch for in Sunday's playoff games

Sunday's busy slate consists of four playoff games, a pair of Game 4s and a pair of Game 3s. The Bucks will look to sweep the Heat, the Trail Blazers will try and even the series with the Nuggets, the 76ers look to keep the Wizards winless and the Grizzlies and Jazz aim to take a one-game lead in their series. Here are a couple of things to watch for in Saturday's games.

Kyle Irving

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Morant downplays 47-pt night, looks head to Gm. 3

After the first two playoff games of his career, Morant's tally of 73 points in the second-most ever, courtesy of his career-best 47-piece in Game 2. Going into Game 3, multiple storylines could headline this series but, the Jazz's coverage on Morant and how he responds with a counter will be among the biggest.

Yash Matange

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Jazz overcome Morant's 47-point night to level series

The Jazz rediscovered their regular season form, as they shot 19 3-pointers and finished with seven players in double-digit points. Combined with the play of their three All-Stars, Utah was able to withstand Ja Morant's historic performance and win Game 2, 101-92.

Yash Matange

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Keys to Thursday's Game 2s

The 2021 NBA Playoffs roll on with three Game 2s on Thursday. The Wizards are trying to steal a win in Philadelphia, the Hawks are looking to take another one from the Knicks at Madison Square Garden and the highly anticipated return of Donovan Mitchell sets the table for a big one between the Jazz and Grizzlies.

Kyle Irving

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'He's the ultimate competitor' - Brooks stars in playoff debut

The Memphis Grizzlies produced a stunning upset in Game 1, recovering from an early 14-point deficit to close out Game 1 in Utah. The pressure now swings to the Jazz, who will desperately look to avoid falling into a 2-0 hole in the 1 vs. 8 matchup.

Kane Pitman

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Grizzlies stun Jazz in Game 1 upset

The No.8 seed Grizzlies held their nerve down the stretch as Dillon Brooks and Ja Morant powered them to a 112-109 win over the No.1 seed Utah Jazz on the road.

Benyam Kidane

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Mitchell (ankle) ruled out for Game 1 vs. Grizzlies

Mitchell missed the last 16 games of the regular season with a high ankle sprain.

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Preview: Can Grizzlies make Jazz work?

Coming out of the Play-In Tournament helped the Grizzlies clinch the eighth and final playoff seed in the Western Conference and earns them a first-round matchup against the Utah Jazz, the team with the league's best record in the regular season. Can they make some noise in their first postseason since 2017 or will the Jazz comfortably take care of business?

Yash Matange

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Morant: 'I want that pressure'

"I like when the pressure is on me," Ja Morant said postgame about his late-game takeover. "[It] uplifts my game." The reigning Rookie of the Year scored or assisted on 21 of the team's 39 points in the fourth quarter and overtime as the Grizzlies overcame the Warriors in overtime to clinch the eighth and final seed in the West.

Yash Matange

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Curry on missing playoffs: 'Very tough way to end it'

It came right down to the wire as the Grizzlies edged the Warriors in overtime, despite a heroic 39-point performance from MVP Finalist Stephen Curry.

Benyam Kidane

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Morant carries Grizz past Dubs to seal playoff berth

The reigning Rookie of the Year put on a show, dueling with Stephen Curry, and helping the young Grizzlies clinch the eighth and final seed in the West with an overtime victory in San Francisco.

Yash Matange

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Warriors host Grizzlies in battle for the No. 8 seed

The battle for the eighth and final seed in the West comes down to a 'win or go home' contest between the Golden State Warriors and the Memphis Grizzlies. Who will come out on top to face the Utah Jazz, the team with the league's best record in 2020-21?

Yash Matange

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Valanciunas powers Grizzlies with 20-20 game

Led by a massive double-double from Jonas Valanciunas, the Grizzlies defeated the Spurs in a back-and-forth affair to keep their season alive. They'll have one more opportunity to make the playoffs later this week.

Scott Rafferty

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One reason to watch each Play-In team

There will be six Play-In games to decide which teams get the No. 7 and No. 8 seeds in each conference. If the high stakes of each game wasn't enough, here's one reason to pay attention to each team in this season's Play-In Tournament, from LaMelo Ball's audacious passes to LeBron James' transition game.

Scott Rafferty

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Can Spurs take advantage of playoff experience?

The 9-10 game in the Play-In Tournament takes the tagline of "win or go home" literally. The Grizzlies are hoping to make it back to the playoffs after a three-year absence while the Spurs attempt to begin a new postseason streak after their absence last year snapped their 22-year consecutive playoff appearances streak.

Yash Matange

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Biggest X-factors in Play-In Tournament

The stage is set for the first-ever expanded Play-In Tournament! You know who the stars are on each team in the Play-In games, but who are the biggest X-factors set to play a role in their team's chances of qualifying for the playoffs?

Kyle Irving

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Curry catches fire, Warriors capture No. 8 seed in thriller

Behind 46 points from Stephen Curry, the Warriors clinched the West's eighth seed with a 12-point win over the Grizzlies in an extremely entertaining matchup. Have a look at some takeaways from the buzzer.

Gilbert McGregor

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How Monday's results impacted playoff picture

It was a busy season finale. There was a lot to be determined in regards to playoff positioning on a 15-game slate. If you missed any of the action, jump in and catch up on the scores from each contest, as well as how each result impacted the playoff picture.

NBA.com Staff

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Highlights, scores from Saturday's action

Just three days remained in the 2020-21 regular season and we got an eight-game slate with 16 teams in action. Check in below to catch up on the best from each contest.

NBA.com Staff

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Highlights, scores from Wednesday's action

The Warriors, Lakers, Grizzlies, Heat and Pacers all picked up pivotal wins as the race for the Play-In Tournament continues to take shape. Catch up on all the action from Wednesday's 11-game slate.

NBA.com Staff

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Highlights, top performers from Tuesday's action

As the race for playoff seeding heats up, we had a busy six-game slate on deck for Tuesday. Take a look back at all the action from the six games.

NBA.com Staff

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Highlights, scores from Sunday's action

History for Russell Westbrook, big scoring nights from Bradley Beal and Steph Curry, plus a Brooklyn Nets comeback headline Sunday's seven-game slate. Catch up on all the scores, stats and highlights from each contest.

NBA.com Staff

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Edwards strengthens Rookie of the Year case

Anthony Edwards has continued his tear after the All-Star break, posting a monster 42-point night against the Memphis Grizzlies, notching multiple records in the process.

Kane Pitman

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Highlights from Sunday's action

Sunday's 10-game slate delivered plenty of memorable performances as the race for playoff seeding continues to take shape. Catch up on all the action below.

NBA.com Staff

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#NBATopShotThis: Morant's windmill alley-oop finish

After a quiet first half of the season, Ja Morant has began dishing out highlight-reel plays literally every game over the past month. In this one against the Orlando Magic, he takes off and windmills an alley-oop lob for our Top Shot Play of the Night.

Yash Matange

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Top performers, highlights from Thursday's games

Ten games filled the schedule on Wednesday night, with playoff implications littered throughout. Play-In tournament seeding and postseason clinches were all on the line in a series of intriguing matchups. Keep up to date with all the final scores, news, highlights and top performers right here!

NBA.com Staff

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Highlights, top performers from Tuesday action

There were 11 NBA games to watch out for on Tuesday. Follow along for final scores, news, stats and highlights from each contest.

NBA.com Staff

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#NBATopShotThis: Morant's smooth behind-the-back dribble

Memphis Grizzlies point guard Ja Morant turned the Blazers home floor into his personal playground, with a string of eye-catching plays, none better than this behind-the-back move on CJ McCollum.

Benyam Kidane

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Highlights, top performers from Monday's action

There were seven games of NBA action with plenty of storylines to follow in a big matchup between the Celtics and Hornets, Kevin Durant's return for the Nets versus the Suns and other games with playoff implications like Grizzlies-Blazers and Bucks-Hawks.

NBA.com Staff

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5 players primed to make their playoff debuts

The 2021 playoffs are just around the corner and we can expect to see some fresh faces gracing the NBA's biggest stage.

Benyam Kidane

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Highlights, top performers from Saturday's action

Seven games on the Saturday slate, with a host of teams in action that find themselves in a fight for Play-In Tournament seeding.

NBA.com Staff

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JJJ returns just in time for Grizzlies

The Memphis Grizzlies find themselves in the middle of a tense playoff race. With a potential spot in the Play-In Tournament on the horizon, the squad has been boosted by the long awaited return of rising star Jaren Jackson Jr.

Kane Pitman

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Highlights, top performers from Thursday's action

With a packed 12-game slate on tap, there were plenty of marquee matchups to catch up on if you missed any of the stars in action!

NBA.com Staff

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Highlights and top performers from Tuesday's action

With the race for playoff spots heating up, we've had an action-packed nine-game slate on Tuesday. Follow along for all the final scores, stats and highlights from each game.

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Keeping track of the Play-In Tournament race

Sunday's slate of games included just six games but it had plenty of implications on the race for the play-in seeds in either conference. Here's a quick short look at the impact of the Sunday's results on the play-in race.

NBA.com Staff

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Highlights and top performers from Sunday

There were only six games of NBA action on the slate but there were still plenty of intriguing matchups to follow. We have you covered with final scores, highlights and more throughout the night.

NBA.com Staff

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LeBron reacts to Doncic's game-winning 3 vs. Grizz

The 22-year-old Slovenian capped off a 25-point second half with an off-balance floater from beyond the arc at the buzzer, helping the Mavericks edge the Grizzlies 114-113.

Yash Matange

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Doncic is becoming a LeBron-esque bully

Luka Doncic proved himself to be a capable post scorer last season, but he's picking on smaller defenders more frequently this season in a way that would make LeBron James proud.

Scott Rafferty

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Highlights & top performers from Thursday's action

From Luka Doncic's game-winning heroics to Steph Curry's red-hot shooting night and triple-doubles from Jokic and Westbrook, there was no shortage of standout performances around the NBA on Thursday.

NBA.com Staff

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📺 5 must-watch teams over the final month

With the race for playoff spots heating up over the final month of the season, these teams are locked in tight battles in their respective Conferences.

Benyam Kidane

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Keeping track of the Play-In Tournament race

The race for spots in the Play-In Tournament is on, with a number of teams still battling for seeding as the final month of the regular season arrives.

NBA.com Staff

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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.

NBA.com Staff

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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.

NBA.com Staff

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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.

NBA.com Staff

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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!

NBA.com Staff

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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.

NBA.com Staff

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Balanced Grizz take down Embiid-less 76ers

With Joel Embiid out of the lineup the Memphis Grizzlies went to work, dominating Philadelphia for an important road win behind 17 points from Dillon Brooks.

Kane Pitman

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Saturday's scores

Ten games on tap for Saturday including a marquee matchup in Portland between the Blazers and Bucks.

Kane Pitman

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Highlights & top performers from Tuesday's action

We had 11 games around the Association today, with no shortage of blockbuster performances. Catch up on all the final scores, stats, and highlights from each game.

NBA.com Staff

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#NBATopShotThis: Morant's insane vertical vs. Jazz

In a contest in Salt Lake City against the league-leading Jazz, the reigning Rookie of the Year Morant put his hops on full display when he hammered home an alley-oop lob pass.

Yash Matange

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Highlights & top performers from Saturday's action

From Zion Williamson's monster performances to Harrison Barnes' buzzer-beater, there was no shortage of standout performances on Sunday's nine-game slate. Catch up on all the action below!

NBA.com Staff

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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.

NBA.com Staff

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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.

NBA.com Staff

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Highlights & top performers from Tuesday's action

There was no shortage of standout performances on a busy Tuesday in the NBA. Catch up on all the scores, news, stats, highlights and top fantasy performers from each game.

NBA.com Staff

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On this date: Kobe goes for 60…again

It was Bryant's second game with at least 60 points in a one-week span and at the time, the fourth such game of his career, tying him with Michael Jordan for most 60-point games all-time.

Gilbert McGregor

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Highlights and top performers from Sunday's action

Sunday's five-game slate served up plenty of impressive performances around the NBA. Catch up on all the scores, stats and highlights from today's action, right here!

NBA.com Staff

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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.com Staff

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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.

Benyam Kidane

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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.

NBA.com Staff

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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.

NBA.com Staff

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Highlights & top performers from Monday's action

There were nine NBA games to look forward to on Monday! Scroll below for final scores, stats and highlights from each contest.

NBA.com Staff

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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.

NBA.com Staff

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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.

Yash Matange

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Highlights & top performers from Thursday's action

The second half of the NBA season got underway today, headlined by standout performances from Luka Doncic and Jonas Valanciunas. Catch up on all the action below.

NBA.com Staff

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#NBATopShotThis: Ja's fancy fakes leads to slick dime

One of Morant's 10 assists was arguably the 'Play of the Game' as the reigning Rookie of the Year put on a show in the Grizzlies' 127-112 victory over the Wizards in Memphis.

Yash Matange

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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.

Kyle Irving

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Giannis climbs Bucks all-time scoring ladder

Giannis Antetokounmpo continues his ascent in the Milwaukee Bucks all-time record books, passing a Hall of Famer to move into third in franchise scoring.

Kane Pitman

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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.

NBA.com Staff

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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.

NBA.com Staff

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Saturday's scores and highlights

The Lakers got back on track, Boston held off Indiana and the Utah Jazz lost for just the seventh time this season.

NBA.com Staff

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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.

NBA.com Staff

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Highlights & top performers from Tuesday's action

We had plenty of stars in action on Tuesday's six-game slate. Scroll below for the final scores, stats, news, highlights and top fantasy performers from each game.

NBA.com Staff

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Highlights & top performers from Sunday's action

Because of two postponements, there were only five games of NBA action this Sunday. But with the first rematch of the NBA Finals between the Heat and Lakers headlining the slate, there was plenty to follow.

NBA.com Staff

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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.

NBA.com Staff

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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.

NBA.com Staff

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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.com Staff

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All-Star Moment: Zion stars in Pelicans' big win

Zion Williamson and Ja Morant, the top two picks from the 2019 NBA Draft, put on a show but it was the former who proved to be a huge catalyst for the team's 144-113 win in Memphis.

Yash Matange

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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.

NBA.com Staff

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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.

Yash Matange

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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.

NBA.com Staff

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Optimal viewing plan for Saturday's action

Get ready for the weekend with an 11-game slate on Saturday. Here's the full schedule, biggest storylines and optimal viewing plan to get you ready for the star-studded action.

Scott Rafferty

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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.

NBA.com Staff

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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.

NBA.com Staff

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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.

NBA.com Staff

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Running diary from Wednesday's action

Standout performances from Fred VanVleet, Kyrie Irving, Damian Lillard and Domantas Sabonis headlined Wednesday's six-game slate. We've got you covered below with all the final scores, stats, highlights and best fantasy performers of the night.

NBA.com Staff

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Rockets, Grizzlies extend win streaks

The Grizzlies now own the league's best winning streak at seven games, with the Rockets just behind them at six as both teams continued their winning ways on Tuesday.

Benyam Kidane

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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.com Staff

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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.

Yash Matange

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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.

Yash Matange

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NBA postpones next three Grizzlies games

The games are being postponed due to unavailable players for the Grizzlies and contact tracing for other players on their roster, and in order to ensure the health and safety of players on both teams.

Official Release

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Running diary from NBA on MLK Day

Nine games of NBA action on a special day, which included a handful of marquee matchups highlighted by the Bucks taking on the new-look Nets and another installment of Stephen Curry versus LeBron James. Scroll below as we have you covered with the final scores, highlights and more from all the action.

NBA.com Staff

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Waiver Wire Pickups: Who to add for Week 5

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

Kyle Irving

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Running diary from Sunday's action

With six games of NBA action on Saturday, there were plenty of storylines to follow up on. Keep up with all of it with the final scores, highlights, and the top fantasy performers.

NBA.com Staff

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Cloth Talk: A tribute fit for a King

Welcome to a special edition of NBA.com's Cloth Talk, where Gilbert McGregor and Kyle Irving delve into all things style in the NBA. As the league prepares to honour the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. on MLK Day, we use this edition to take an even closer look at the special way his hometown Hawks will pay tribute to him throughout the season as they debut their MLK "City Edition" uniforms, as well as why the Memphis Grizzlies always play at home on MLK Day.

Kyle Irving

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Running diary from Saturday's actions

The red-hot LA Clippers scorch the nets, OKC outlast Chicago in OT and a monster from Andre Drummond night carries the Cavs on a big day of NBA action.

NBA.com Staff

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Running diary from Thursday's action

With seven games on Thursday, there was no shortage of stars in action, headlined by big performances from Kevin Durant, LeBron James, Giannis Antetokoumpo and Damian Lillard.

NBA.com Staff

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Running diary from Tuesday's action

The NBA season continued with seven game on Tuesday. We've got you covered with all the scores, news, stats, highlights and top fantasy performers from the day.

NBA.com Staff

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League Pass team of the week: Cavs

Highlighted by the Cleveland Cavaliers' three-game schedule, there is plenty of action to check out during the upcoming week on NBA League Pass.

Gilbert McGregor

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Saturday's highlights

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

NBA.com Staff

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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.

NBA.com Staff

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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.

NBA.com Staff

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On 4-0 road trip, LBJ stars in the clutch for Lakers

Over the last four games, James ranks second in the league in fourth-quarter points and leads the league in fourth-quarter plus-minus as he contributes for nearly 60% of the team's fourth quarter production.

Yash Matange

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Waiver Wire Pickups: Who to add this week

We're two weeks into the fantasy basketball season. At this point, you're probably starting to see where the holes are in your roster. To help improve your team, we have you covered with weekly Waiver Wire pickups to assure you stay in the hunt for that coveted fantasy championship.

Kyle Irving

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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.

NBA.com Staff

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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.

NBA.com Staff

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Running diary from Thursday's games

We had six games on deck on an entertaining Thursday in the NBA. We've got you covered with all the scores, stats, news, highlights and the best fantasy performers of the night.

NBA.com Staff

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Brown showing superstar potential for Celtics

Last season Jayson Tatum took the leap, earning his first All-Star berth and 2020-21 is quickly shaping up as Jaylen Brown's coming out party, following his career-night against the Memphis Grizzlies.

Benyam Kidane

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Morant (ankle) to miss 3-5 weeks

The team today announced that the former Rookie of the Year is set to be sidelined after suffering the injury in the first half of a win over the Brooklyn Nets.

Gilbert McGregor

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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.

NBA.com Staff

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Morant leaves game vs. Nets with ankle injury

Late in the second quarter of the game against the Nets, Morant injured his left ankle after he seemed to have landed on the opponents' foot while contesting a shot.

Yash Matange

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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.

NBA.com Staff

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Biggest storylines from Day 7 of preseason

The stars were out in force on day 7 of preseason action, with Steph Curry, James Harden, Trae Young and Ja Morant all in action.

Kane Pitman

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Ranking the best City Edition uniforms

In the third installment of NBA.com's Cloth Talk, our shifts their focus to the recently-unveiled "City Edition" uniforms, ranking the best looks that we're set to see in action in the 2020-21 NBA season.

Gilbert McGregor

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Biggest storylines from Day 4 of pre-season

Preseason action continued in the NBA with 12 teams taking the floor on Tuesday. From Zion Williamson and Brandon Ingram's impressive performance, to Chris Paul's Suns debut, and a battle of the MVP favourites, we've got you covered with all the action from Day 4 of preseason.

Benyam Kidane

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Teams unveil new looks for 2020-21

While the Atlanta Hawks, Charlotte Hornets and Toronto Raptors have each undergone complete makeovers, teams like the Brooklyn Nets, Golden State Warriors and Los Angeles Lakers have re-introduced classics to throw things back to a different era. Find each of the officially-unveiled looks below.

Gilbert McGregor

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How Morant can build on ROY campaign

In recent history, Rookie of the Year winners – and other standout rookies – have made an All-Star leap in their second season. Is Morant the next to make that jump?

Gilbert McGregor

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30 in 30: Will up-and-coming Grizzlies sneak into playoffs?

The Grizzlies came up short in the NBA's inaugural Play-In Tournament last season. Will they get over the hump in a highly competitive Western Conference this season?

Scott Rafferty

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NBA players discuss social justice with Pope Francis

Five members of the NBPA met with Pope Francis at the Vatican earlier on Monday.

Official Release

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Cloth Talk: The best new 'Classic' edition uniforms

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

Kyle Irving

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Players across U.S. casting votes for election

Last month, the NBPA announced that 90 percent of eligible voters in the NBA had been registered to vote. Now, they're exercising their right to vote in the days leading up to the election.

Scott Rafferty

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NBA announces All-Rookie Teams

Rookie of the Year Ja Morant headlines the All-Rookie First Team alongside Zion Williamson, Brandon Clarke, Kendrick Nunn and Eric Paschall.

NBA.com Staff

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Morant named Rookie of the Year

Morant received 99 of a possible 100 first-place votes for Rookie of the Year, beating out Zion Williamson and Kendrick Nunn for the award.

Scott Rafferty

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ROY Morant is just getting started

Being overlooked is something Morant is used to, working his way from an unranked high school prospect with only one Power 5 conference offer to NBA Rookie of the Year. While his first campaign in the league was as impressive as they come from a rookie guard, the Grizzlies' new franchise cornerstone is just getting started.

Kyle Irving

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Who is representing each team during the Draft Lottery?

Three-time NBA champion and two-time MVP Stephen Curry headlines the list of people representing their teams during the virtual 2020 NBA Draft Lottery. Which representative will bring their franchise luck in earning the No. 1 overall pick?

Kyle Irving

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McCollum ends Grizzlies' season with big-time shots

With the win, the Blazers secure the No. 8 seed in the Western Conference. They'll take on the Los Angeles Lakers in the first round of the 2020 NBA Playoffs.

Scott Rafferty

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Unique history of win-and-you're-in games

For the first time, the NBA will have a play-in tournament for the eighth seed in the Western Conference. We've never seen anything quite like this before but there have been three instances in which two teams played for the final playoff spot on the final night of the NBA season.

Gilbert McGregor

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Should Ja and Zion be co-ROYs?

Should Ja Morant and Zion Williamson be co-Rookies of the Year? Are these two headlining the next great rookie debate? A look at how this year’s freshmen class might compete with the greats of the past.

Sidd Sinha

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Play-in preview: Portland vs. Memphis

In the first-ever play-in tournament in NBA history, we preview this unique contest between the eighth-seeded Portland Trail Blazers and the ninth-seeded Memphis Grizzlies.

Yash Matange

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Blazers & Grizzlies advance to play-in tournament

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

Benyam Kidane

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How play-in tournament will be decided

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

NBA.com Staff

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How Wednesday's results impact the playoff picture

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

NBA.com Staff

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What's at stake in Wednesday's games?

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

Yash Matange

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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.

Gilbert McGregor

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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.

NBA.com Staff

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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.

NBA.com Staff

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Impact of Saturday's results on playoff picture

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

Scott Rafferty

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What's at stake in Saturday's games?

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

Yash Matange

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Impact of Thursday's results on the playoff race

With just a week and a half left in the regular season, teams in both conferences are jockeying for position in what's become a tight playoff race.

NBA.com Staff

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Ingles' hot hand leads Jazz past Grizzlies

Joe Ingles scored 12 of his 25 points in the fourth quarter to lead the Utah jazz to a 124-115 win over the Memphis Grizzlies, to move to a 2-2 record in Orlando.

Benyam Kidane

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What's at stake in Thursday's games?

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

Benyam Kidane

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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.

Yash Matange

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How Tuesday's games impacted the playoff race

The race for playoff seeding is heating up after Tuesday's six-game slate. The Lakers secured the No.1 seed in the Western Conference, while the Pelicans Nuggets picked up their first wins in the seeding games. Here's how the playoff picture looks after today's games.

Benyam Kidane

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What's at stake on Tuesday?

After four days of seeding games, the action continues with a six-game slate. We've already seen plenty of movement in the standings, with the race for the West's final playoff spot heating up. Check out the standings and what's at stake during another full day of games.

Benyam Kidane

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How Monday's games impacted the playoff race

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

Gilbert McGregor

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What's at stake on Monday?

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

Gilbert McGregor

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DeRozan, Spurs jump in standings with win over Kings

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

Gilbert McGregor

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Scrimmage Roundup: Harden & Morant shine on final day

Headlined by big performances from James Harden, Luka Doncic and Ja Morant, we've got you covered with all the news from the final day of scrimmages in Orlando.

Benyam Kidane

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Odds for the West's No. 8 seed

The Memphis Grizzlies currently have the eighth-best record in the Western Conference, but there are only 3.5 games separating them from the Portland Trail Blazers, New Orleans Pelicans and Sacramento Kings in the standings. Can Memphis hold on or will one of those teams overtake them?

Scott Rafferty

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5 takeaways from Day 5 of scrimmages in Orlando

10 teams took the floor on Day 5 of the scrimmages games in Orlando. Take a look at the biggest storylines from each game as the All-Star trio of Ben Simmons, Luka Doncic, and James Harden provided plenty of highlights.

Yash Matange

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Previewing Monday's scrimmage games

10 teams take the floor on Monday, here's a quick preview of the biggest storylines for each team.

Yash Matange

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Previewing Saturday's scrimmages

On Day 3 of the scrimmage games, the final six teams take the court for their first taste of the action. Here's a quick primer on the biggest storylines surrounding each of these squads.

Yash Matange

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All-Rookie Team predictions

After predicting the All-NBA Team, we shift the spotlight to the league's best 10 rookies. With the amount of talent in this year's rookie class, it's no easy task. Has Zion played enough for a First Team nod? Did Terence Davis II make the cut?

Gilbert McGregor

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Power Rankings: Rookies in the restart

Plenty of rookies will have opportunities to shine once the season returns. Here are our top 10 rookies to keep an eye on in the Disney World bubble.

NBA.com Staff

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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.

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Lillard on Lakers: "I think we could beat them"

"I think we could beat them." That's Damian Lillard in a recent interview with Vanity Fair about the prospects of playing the Lakers in the playoffs. Would Portland actually be the biggest threat to the Lakers in the first round?

Gilbert McGregor

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Can Zion catch Ja in the ROY race?

As the top two picks from the 2019 Draft, Morant and Williamson will forever be linked throughout their promising NBA careers. It helps that they've been far and away the best rookies this season, with Zion living up to the hype in just 19 games. Has he done enough to intensify the race for Rookie of the Year? NBA.com's Gilbert McGregor and Scott Rafferty discuss.

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Best forgotten players of 2010s

We're taking today to look back on the best players, teams and biggest storylines of the 2010s, but we also wanted to shine a light on players you may have forgotten about.

NBA.com Staff

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All-Decade Team for 2010s

10 years, five players, one impossible task. Aside from a couple of no-brainers, choosing the All-Decade Team for the 2010s proved tough. Kevin Durant or Kawhi Leonard? James Harden, Chris Paul or Russell Westbrook? And what about the centres? Our week-long decade-by-decade trip through NBA history kicks off with our first All-Decade Team.

Scott Rafferty

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