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NBA players tweet reactions to Lillard's 50-piece

Damian Lillard scored 20 of his 50 points in the fourth quarter and had Twitter buzzing post-game.

Highlights & top performers from Wednesday's action

Wednesday's seven-game slate served up plenty of superstar performances and we've got you covered with all the final scores, stats and highlights from each game below.

McCollum cleared to return from foot injury

The Blazers get a huge boost with the return of CJ McCollum, who has been sidelined for eight weeks with a foot injury.

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.

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.

Highlights, top performers from Friday's action

The second half of the 2020-21 NBA season was underway and tonight was the first full slate of games since the break. Headlined by Nets-Celtics, there was plenty of enticing matchups ahead.

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.

Williamson to replace Embiid as All-Star starter

Zion Williamson, the fourth-youngest player to suit up for an All-Star Game, will start in the frontcourt for Team Durant in place of Joel Embiid, who is out due to the league's health and safety protocols.

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.

Highlights, top performers from Wednesday's action

There were 10 games to look forward to on an action-packed Thursday in the NBA.. Follow along below for all your live updates, scores, stats and highlights from each game

Scores & highlights fromTuesday's action

We had seven games on deck around the NBA on Tuesday. Catch up on all the scores, stats and highlights below.

Pels survive late-game rally, upset Jazz 129-124

The Jazz flipped the switch late, going on a 16-3 late-game run but the Pelicans held on to pull-off the upset. Zion Williamson contributed across the board with 26 points, 10 rebounds, and five assists on 10-of-17 shooting from the field.

League Pass All-Star matchups take centre stage this week

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

Scores & highlights from Sunday's action

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

#NBATopShotThis: Zion's HUGE block

Zion Williamson delivered a monstrous block on Donte DiVincenzo off the backboard to take out our NBA Top Shot moment of the night.

Giannis and Zion put on a show

The Milwaukee Bucks have claimed their fourth straight win but it wasn't easy, with a monster night from Giannis Antetokounmpo just topping Zion Williamson.

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.

Scores, highlights from Thursday action

There were nine games of NBA action on this Thursday, headlined by a clash between surging Eastern Conference opponents in the Raptors and Heat, a heavyweight battle out west between the Lakers and Jazz and much more.

Zion becomes fourth-youngest All-Star ever

At 20 years old, Zion Williamson joins an elite list of players to be named to the NBA All-Star Game aged 20 or younger. In fact, Williamson is set to become the fourth-youngest player to play in the NBA All-Star Game.

Highlights & top performers from Monday's action

It was a busy Monday in the NBA and we've got you covered with all the final scores, stats, news, highlights and top fantasy performers from each game.

Zion, Ingram lead Pels to historic comeback

The young star duo of Brandon Ingram and Zion Williamson took over after half-time to spark the Pelicans to their largest comeback in franchise history, beating the Celtics 120-115 in overtime.

Challenging cases for All-Star reserves

The starters have been selected for the 2021 NBA All-Star Game, meaning the hardest decisions are coming up. Picking the reserves inevitably causes a conversation as deserving players are bound to get left out. Which players will get selected as an All-Star and which players will be left snubbed?

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.

Lillard strengthening MVP case

The Trail Blazers extended their win streak to six games behind yet another clutch performance from Damian Lillard, who poured in 43 points and a career-high tying 16 assists.

Highlights & top performers from Thu's action

We had 10 games on deck around the Association on Thursday! Scroll below for all the final scores, stats, news, and highlights from each game below.

Running diary from Wednesday's action

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

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.

Running diary of Monday's action

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

Optimal viewing plan for Monday's action

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

Running diary from Saturday's 11-game slate

Saturday's 11-game slate did not disappoint with a handful of monster performances like 40-point outings from Luka Doncic, Terry Rozier and Nikola Vucevic and 30-point outings from Kawhi Leonard, Jayson Tatum and Anthony Davis.

Luka and Zion notch career-highs in must-see battle

In a matchup between the future superstars of the NBA, you knew Luka Doncic versus Zion Williamson was going to provide plenty of highlights and entertainment. The battle didn't disappoint as Doncic and Williamson each went off for career-highs in scoring as the Mavericks knocked off the Pelicans.

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.

All-Star Moment: LaVine erupts for season-high 46 PTS

Zach LaVine and Coby White created NBA history, becoming the first teammates ever to hit eight-plus 3-pointers in the same game!

Running diary from Wednesday's action

Big performances from Damian Lillard, Jimmy Butler, Steph Curry and Donovan Mitchell headlined Wednesday's seven-game slate. Catch up on all the scores, stats, news, highlights and top fantasy performers from the day below.

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.

Zion dominates, helps Pelicans blowout Suns

"That's, by far, the best defence I have seen him play," Pelicans head coach Van Gundy said postgame. That's a huge step in the right direction for Williamson, who scored 28 on an incredible shooting efficiency in a 123-101 win.

Running diary from Thursday's action

Standout performances from Giannis Antetokounmpo, Joel Embiid, DeMar DeRozan and Zion Williamson headlined Thursday's 10-game slate. We've got you covered below with all the final scores, stats, highlights and best fantasy performers of the day.

Who should be in the Dunk Contest?

While no plans have been made official just yet, reports have indicated that the league and its players' union have discussed the idea of adding a Dunk Contest to the list of All-Star festivities. As the Dunk Contest is often the highlight of a typical All-Star Saturday Night, our NBA.com Staff has weighed in on who they'd like to see compete for the crown.

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.

Optimal viewing plan for Tuesday's games

The NBA season continues with an exciting 10-game slate on Tuesday. Here's the full schedule, biggest storylines and optimal viewing plan to get you ready for the action.

Running Diary from Sunday's action

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

Is Zion's defence holding the Pels back?

Zion Williamson has been a force on offence, but his defence may be leaving you wanting. It's early but is it the cause of the Pelicans' slow start?

Highlights from a busy 10-game Saturday

The NBA season has reached the quarter pole continuing on Saturday with 10 games highlighted by Zion and the Pelicans taking on Giannis and the Bucks. Luka and the Mavs visiting Utah to take on Donovan Mitchell and the Jazz and so much more. Follow along for all the scores, updates, news, highlights and peak performancers.

Optimal viewing plan for Saturday's games

There's nothing quite like a Saturday filled with NBA hoops. With 10 games to look forward to, here's the full schedule, biggest storylines and optimal viewing plan to get you ready.

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.

NBA postpones game between Spurs and Pelicans

Because of ongoing contact tracing within both the Spurs and Pelicans, neither team has the league-required eight available players to proceed with the scheduled game.

Optimal viewing plan for Tuesday's 10-game slate

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

Running Diary of Sunday's games

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

Friday's recap

Three games filled the schedule for Friday with LeBron James and Donovan Mitchell showing out, while RJ Barrett delivered a new career-high.

Hot shooting Jazz hold off Zion

Zion Williamson had a big night but it wasn't nearly enough, as the Utah Jazz cruised to a blowout win over the New Orleans Pelicans.

Red hot Ingles returns

Joe Ingles incredible stretch of consecutive games was snapped earlier this month with achilles soreness. On return, Ingles was red hot, helping the Utah Jazz to an impressive win over the New Orleans Pelicans.

Recapping Wednesday's action

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

Running Diary from Monday's action

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

LeBron and the Lakers in cruise control

Trailing early against the New Orleans Pelicans there was no panic for the Los Angeles Lakers, as LeBron James stars in a dominant second half.

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.

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.

Waiver Wire Pickups: Who to add for Week 4

Another week of fantasy basketball waiver wire pickups is here and there are a handful of names you won't want to miss out on. Highlighted by a pair of rookies taking on bigger roles and a certain centre that's graduated from the watch list to being a must-add, take a look at a list of players that will surely help improve your roster.

Pelicans-Mavs, Celtics-Bulls games postponed

The NBA and NBPA will be meeting today about modifying the league’s Health and Safety Protocols.

LaMelo tops Lonzo in battle of Ball brothers

All eyes were on the Ball brothers heading into this one and it was LaMelo and the Charlotte Hornets who came out on top in an entertaining matchup.

Saturday's highlights

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

Ball brothers add to growing list of siblings in NBA

From the two Ball brothers a trio of Antetokounmpo's and Holiday's, the NBA family continues to grow in more ways than one.

Under-the-radar teams to watch on League Pass

You might not see these teams on national television that often, but NBA League Pass has you covered! Check out the five sleeper teams to tune into this season.

Adams records first career triple-double

Kiwi big man Steven Adams filled it up against his former team, recording his first career triple-double in the Pelicans' 111-110 loss to the Thunder.

Optimal viewing plan for 11-game slate

Thursday is a dream slate for NBA basketball fans and League Pass owners with 11 games of action. With plenty of good matchups headlined by Pacers-Rockets, 76ers-Wizards, Heat-Celtics, Suns-Raptors and Warriors-Clippers, many of the league's best players and teams will take the floor and you won't want to miss a second of it. Here we have you covered with the optimal viewing plan on how to navigate your television to catch it all.

Running diary from Tuesday's games

The 2020-21 NBA season continued with an action-packed nine-game slate this Tuesday. Two surprise teams in the East went head-to-head in Cavaliers-Magic, the Raptors and Celtics competed in a playoff rematch and Luka Doncic broke multiple records in a win vs. Rockets, and Stephen Curry sparks the Warriors to a big win.

Brogdon, Pacers continue hot start

Malcolm Brogdon buried the game-winning floater in overtime as the Pacers completed a wild comeback to edge the Pelicans 118-116.

Running diary from Sunday's action

A short slate of six games for the third day in the New Year but there's plenty of action to keep track of. We got you covered with the latest scores, stats, news updates, highlights, and fantasy lines.

Running diary from Friday's games

With seven games on deck on Friday, we've got you covered below with the scores, news, highlights, and the best fantasy performers of the night.

Most notable birthday performances of superstars

While there are plenty of ways to bring in a birthday, five superstars put forth performances that will live in the record books forever.

Optimal viewing plan for Wednesday's games

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

Scores & highlights from Monday's 10-game slate

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

Best of new uniforms, sneakers on Christmas Day

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

Recapping the Christmas Day action

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

Robinson turns in record performance in Heat win

Miami's sharpshooter knocked down seven triples to finish with a team-high 23 points as the Heat held off a number of late pushes from the Pelicans to get their first win of the 2020-21 season.

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.

Ingram takes over late as Pelicans edge Raptors

Behind a near triple-double from the reigning Most Improved Player, the Pelicans handed the Raptors their first opening night loss since 2012.

One matchup to watch in each Christmas Day game

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

Santa's NBA Naughty and Nice list

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

Must watch League Pass games

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

Biggest storylines from Day 8 of preseason

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

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.

30 in 30: Will the Pelicans make the leap?

After a disappointing end to their season in the bubble, the New Orleans Pelicans enter the 2020-21 season with a new head coach, a new-look starting five and sky-high expectations. Can Zion Williamson lead them to the postseason in his sophomore campaign?

Can Pelicans build a contender around Zion and Ingram?

With the clear-cut duo of the future set in New Orleans, it begs the question: Can Williamson and Ingram be the 1-2 punch for a championship team? The answer, as you might imagine, is a little complex.

Is the risk worth the reward for Holiday?

According to ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski, the Bucks are acquiring Jrue Holiday from the Pelicans in a massive deal that includes three future first-round picks and two pick swaps. It's a risky trade for the Bucks, but one that could pay off big time this season and beyond.

Biggest storylines to watch from opening week

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

Which Christmas Day game are you looking forward to?

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

Christmas Day schedule released

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

SVG on Adams-Zion pairing: “You ain’t punkin’ the New Orleans Pelicans”

The pairing of Zion Williamson and Steven Adams in the Pelicans' frontcourt is set to bring a new level of physicality to their defence.

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

There are five reported matchups on tap for Christmas Day.

Report: Magnay signs two-way deal with Pelicans

Brisbane Bullets big man Will Magnay has reportedly signed a two-way deal with the New Orleans Pelicans, according to ESPN's Olgun Uluc.

Report: Ingram signs max extension with Pelicans

Brandon Ingram made his first All-Star appearance this past season averaging 23.8 points, 6.1 rebounds, 4.2 assists and 1.0 steals per game. His efforts earned him the NBA's Most Improved Player of the Year award.

Report: Adams signs 2-year, $35m extension with Pels

Former Oklahoma City Thunder big man Steven Adams has reportedly signed a two-year, $35 million extension with the New Orleans Pelicans, according to ESPN's Zach Lowe.

Report: Adams heading to New Orleans

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

Tracking the biggest trade rumours

The NBA's trade moratorium was lifted on Monday, Nov. 16. As such, rumours are starting to pick up on players who could be on the move ahead of the 2020-21 season.

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.

Bucks select RJ Hampton with No. 24 pick

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

Report: Bucks make big splash with trade for Holiday

According to The Athletic's Shams Charania, the Pelicans will receive George Hill, Eric Bledsoe and multiple draft picks (including multiple swaps) in exchange.

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.

Most interesting teams on draft night

With the 2020 NBA Draft being one of the first steps toward the 2020-21 season, there are plenty of teams that are making their first moves toward shaping their roster for Opening Night. Which NBA franchises are the most interesting to watch on draft night? Our NBA.com staff discusses.

Trade destinations for Jrue Holiday

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

How does Zion's debut compare to Jordan and LBJ

Here's a look at how Zion Williamson's entertaining NBA debut compares to some of the biggest NBA legends including Michael Jordan, LeBron James and Wilt Chamberlain.

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?

How Van Gundy can maximize Zion

If there's one thing we know about Pelicans head coach Stan Van Gundy, it's that he loves a 4-out 1-in system built around an athletic big man. That should be music to Zion Williamson's ears.

Pelicans hire Stan Van Gundy as head coach

The team announced that Stan Van Gundy has agreed to a deal to become the seventh head coach in New Orleans franchise history.

Who are the best coaches for the available jobs?

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

Holiday wins Teammate of the Year award

Pelicans guard Jrue Holiday was voted as the 2019-20 Twyman-Stokes Teammate of the Year.

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.

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.

Ingram: 'This year I had the most fun playing basketball'

At just 22 years old, Brandon Ingram blossomed into an All-Star this season as the Pelicans' offensive leader....but the fun's just getting started in New Orleans.

Pelicans Ingram named Most Improved Player

In his fourth season, Ingram averaged career bests in points, rebounds and assists, earning his first All-Star selection in the process.

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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?

Pelicans part ways with head coach

Jason Kidd, Ty Lue and Kenny Atkinson are reportedly among the coaches expected to be a part of the franchise's search to replace Gentry.

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.

How Wednesday's results impact the playoff picture

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

What's at stake in Wednesday's games?

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

Who owns tiebreakers in the standings?

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

How Monday's results impacted the playoff picture

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

What's at stake in Monday's game?

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

Impact of Saturday's results on playoff picture

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

What's at stake in Saturday's games?

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

How 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.

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.

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.

The best of Zion so far

Zion Williamson turns heads every time he steps on the floor. That's why we're keeping a running diary of his best performances throughout the season to keep you updated on every big game, every show-stopping dunk and every "he just did what?!?!" moment.

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.

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.

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.

Why was Zion on the bench late vs. Jazz?

In their first seeding game against the Jazz, Zion Williamson played just 15 minutes and was on the bench for the final seven minutes of the game.

Takeaways: Jazz edge Pels in thriller

Rudy Gobert buried two clutch free throws down the stretch to seal the 106-104 win as the Jazz rallied from a double-digit deficit to get their season restart off to to a strong start.

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.

Let's talk about Zion's defence

As dominant as Williamson has been on offence, he's had a steeper learning curve on defence to start his NBA career, so much so that it's brought his potential on that end of the floor into the spotlight.

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?

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:

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.

Zion re-enters NBA bubble, will begin quarantine

The Pelicans' rookie will have to remain in quarantine for at least four days according to multiple reports, no offical word has been made.

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.

Disney World Diary: Zion leaves bubble. Now what?

"Until he returns, Zion will be missed even though he was hardly here," NBA.com's Shaun Powell writes. "Pretty much like his rookie season to this point."

Zion leaves NBA bubble for urgent family matter

The Rookie forward is expected to rejoin team at later date.

NBA players, teams continue to promote social justice

Massive donations by Patty Mills and Jrue Holiday. Messages on the backs of jerseys. Even an entire 'Black Lives Matter' themed bus. As the season's restart draws nearer, players and teams continue to fight for justice and shine the spotlight on important social issues.

Holiday pledges remaining salary to social justice fund

Holiday's remaining salary would go to starting the Jrue and Lauren Holiday Social Justice Impact Fund, one that aids communities in the Los Angeles area, New Orleans, and Indianapolis.

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?

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?

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 restart Free Agent tracker

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

The 25 best dunkers in NBA history

Who are the best dunkers in NBA history? Vince Carter's retirement brought back memories of his best gravity-defying dunks that left us wondering just how he stacks up all-time against the likes of Michael Jordan, Julius Erving and Dominique Wilkins.

Reports: Assistants Hollins, Bzdelik out for season restart

The Lakers and Pelicans are headed to the ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex in Orlando for the 2019-20 NBA season restart, but both will reportedly be without a key assistant coach.

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.

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?

Year of the Most Improved Player

There are typically two or three players in consideration from Most Improved Player, but there's more than usual this season. From shockingly quick developments over the year to breakout players to first time All-Stars, take a look at some names to consider for the award.

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.

Patty among biggest playoff streaks on line

If the NBA ultimately does return to finish the season, how it chooses to do so could impact the status of several historic postseason streaks.

Four stats to know about the ROY race

The Rookie of the Year debate was starting to heat up before the season was suspended, but is Ja Morant actually at risk of losing to Zion Williamson? Let's take a closer look at four stats to get an idea of how close the race actually is.

Pick a PF 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 power forward position.

WATCH: CP3 and Nash battle in 2008

Paul's 42 points, nine assists, eight steals and five rebounds led the way for the Hornets, who needed some late-game heroics from Peja Stojakovic to earn a double-overtime win in Phoenix.

Power Rankings: Best duos in five years

Ben Simmons and Joel Embiid will be the NBA's best duo in five years... right? While there's no denying their talent, plenty of other young star duos seem destined for greatness with the potential to challenge for the top spot.

Ranking careers of active No. 1 overall picks

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

Which unexpected players could score 70?

Three years ago today, Devin Booker had his historic 70-point game against the Celtics. While players like James Harden, Damian Lillard and Stephen Curry are prime candidates to someday potentially score 70 in a game, Booker's performance was fairly unexpected. Who are some under the radar players that could eclipse the 70-point mark?

Every buzzer-beating game-winner this season

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

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.

Zion, Love & others pledge $100K to team's arena employees

With the coronavirus pandemic shutting down games for the next 30 days, players around the league have pledged to ensure hourly arena employees will still get paid.

Zion, Giannis among stars pledging money to help arena workers affected by coronavirus

The impact of the NBA and NHL's seasons being suspended goes beyond sports. Some players are trying to lessen some of that impact.

Pelicans vs. Kings game cancelled

Earlier tonight, the NBA announced that a player on the Utah Jazz has preliminarily tested positive for COVID-19.

Follow live: Thursday's action

A six game slate is headlined by two potential first round playoff matchups in the Western Conference, while Zion Williamson and the New Orleans Pelicans attempt to keep their playoff hopes alive.

How Monday's results impact West's race for the 8 seed

Three of the five teams fighting for the No. 8 seed in the Western Conference played on Monday. Here's how what happened impacted their chances of making the playoffs.

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.

How Sunday's results impact West's race for the 8 seed

Three of the five teams fighting for the No. 8 seed in the Western Conference played on Sunday. Here's how what happened impacted their chances of making the playoffs.

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

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

How today's results impact West's race for 8

Four of the five teams fighting for the No. 8 seed in the Western Conference played on Saturday. Here's how what happened impacted their chances of making the playoffs.

Robinson enters record books

Undrafted rookie Duncan Robinson has become a terrific story as the 2019-20 regular season has progressed. The 25-year-old sharpshooter entered the record books multiple times in the first half against New Orleans.

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

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

Doncic triple-double helps Mavs edge Zion, Pelicans in OT

Four Mavericks combined for 101 points as they edged the Pelicans in an entertaining overtime contest behind a huge performance from their 1-2 punch in Luka Doncic and Kristaps Porzingis.

Luka vs. Zion, two different forms of dominance

The fourth and final showdown of the season between the Dallas Mavericks and New Orleans Pelicans has a special treat in Zion Williamson's presence. It will be the first duel between Zion and Luka Doncic, the initial chapter of a rivalry that holds promise for the future as two generational players that each shine in their own way.

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.

An impossible question: Luka or Zion?

One of them slings icy daggers and runs subzero under pressure. One of them hammers home ferocious finishes and erupts in a blaze without a moment's notice. Luka Doncic and Zion Williamson couldn't be more different on the floor yet each already has the remarkable ability to impose their will in any game. Even more impressive? The degree to which they've already captured the imaginations of NBA fans everywhere. Their first meeting already has us eagerly anticipating the future.

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!

LeBron triple-double lifts Lakers on Zion's career night

LeBron James recorded his 13th triple-double of the season to lead the Anthony Davis-less Lakers past the Pelicans 122-114.

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.

Seven players who have taken the leap

The list includes Ben Simmons, Jayson Tatum, Pascal Siakam and Luka Doncic, with an honourable mention to the likes of Trae Young and Malcolm Brogdon.

Race for 8th in West: Zion, Pelicans creeping up on Grizzlies

The Kings picked up a huge win over the Grizzlies to stay in the playoff hunt, while Memphis' continues to lose its grip on the No. 8 seed. The Pelicans also picked up a key win, pulling within just two games of the West's final playoff spot.

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.

LeBron drops season-high 40 PTS, outduels Zion in first meeting

LeBron James (40 points) outdueled rookie Zion Williamson (29 points) as the Los Angeles Lakers secured their sixth win in a row, with a 119-108 victory at STAPLES Center.

The LeBron vs Zion Highlight Reel

The highly anticipated first matchup between long-time superstar LeBron James and his understudy rookie phenom Zion Williamson didn't disappoint. Take a look at the highlight reel of the two star's best plays in their first matchup!

Wednesday's scores: Tatum drops 36 in Celtics win

With seven games around the NBA, there was no shortage of star performances, headlined by LeBron James, Giannis Antetokounmpo and Jayson Tatum. Catch up on all the results, right here!

LeBron vs Zion rekindles 'first matchup' memories

The first matchup between Zion and LeBron brings back memories of other generational matchups. How about when LeBron first played Kobe Bryant? Or when Bryant first played Michael Jordan? Here's a trip down memory lane to revisit some of the first matchups between iconic generational talents.

Monday's scores: McCollum, Melo lift Blazers past Pistons

With 14 teams in action, there were plenty of storylines to keep an eye on. Follow along below for the best from each one.

Saturday's games: Zion, Pelicans cruise by Trail Blazers

Zion Williamson scores 20 or more for the seventh straight time as the New Orleans Pelicans sweep the season series against the Portland Trail Blazers with a 128-115 road win.

Five players to watch in final stretch

Our NBA.com staff breaks down the one player they're most looking forward to watching down the home stretch of the NBA regular season. Each of these players has the capability to take their team to another level, whether it's a better playoff seed or reaching the NBA Playoffs altogether.

Thunder pick up win on career-night for Zion

The Thunder played spoiler in this one, as a clutch performance from Danilo Gallinari spoiled a career-night for Zion Williamson.

Zion is more than just a dunker

As much attention as Williamson gets for his high-flying dunks, he's starting to show that there's a lot more to his game. Case in point? In addition to setting a new career-high with 31 points against the Blazers this week, he tied his career-high with five assists.

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.