LeBron and Melo through the years

After 18 years of an off-court friendship and on-court rivalry, LeBron James and Carmelo Anthony will finally be NBA teammates for the first time. With Melo joining the Lakers this offseason, take a trip down memory lane and look at pictures of marquee moments and matchups throughout their careers.

The rookies in the best position to succeed

Not all rookie situations are created equal. It takes the right combination of coaching, culture and surrounding talent to build the right environment for a rookie to thrive. This season, a dozen rookies stand out as having a great opportunity to shine.

Mills tops list for NBA games played for Aussies

With training camp just days away, the Australians in the NBA are set to add to their game tallies. Patty Mills sits on top of the list, but where are the other active players?

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.

Who will win 2021-22 Rookie of the Year?

The 2021 NBA Draft class boasts several players with superstar potential, but which player will hit the ground running in their rookie season? Our NBA.com Staff give us their early predictions for Rookie of the Year.

Giddey signs endorsement deal with Nike

Josh Giddey becomes the eighth member of the 2021 NBA Draft class to have signed an endorsement deal with Nike, joining lottery picks Cade Cunningham, Scottie Barnes and Jonathan Kuminga.

Did Giddey crack top five for NBA 2K22 rookie ratings?

With the release of NBA 2K22 right around the corner, ratings are starting to be revealed for a number of players in the league. Among the most recent, NBA 2K dropped the ratings of the top-five rookies in this year's draft class. Who made the cut?

The path to 2022 Rookie of the Year

The 2021 NBA Draft class is loaded with players ready to make an impact in Year 1, but which first-year player will take home the Rookie of the Year hardware at the end of the season? Each of the top six picks have a different pathway to which they can claim the award.

Giddey (ankle) listed as day-to-day

Giddey's Summer League debut was cut short after suffering an ankle injury. He went back to the locker room in the first quarter and did not return to the game.

How to watch Summer League debuts for top prospects

After a year off due to the coronavirus pandemic, Summer League is back in Las Vegas this offseason. When do the 2021 NBA Draft stars like Cade Cunningham, Jalen Green, Evan Mobley, Scottie Barnes, Jalen Suggs and Josh Giddey make their debut?

Report: Kemba agrees to buyout with Thunder

According to ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski, Kemba Walker has agreed to a contract buyout with the Oklahoma City Thunder and plans to sign with the New York Knicks once he clears waivers.

Giddey excited to become next piece of OKC's youth movement

The Oklahoma City Thunder boast one of the youngest rosters in the NBA, giving Josh Giddey a great opportunity to contribute right away after he was selected with the No.6 pick in the 2021 NBA draft.

The most intriguing teams in the draft

Who are the most intriguing teams in this year's NBA draft? Franchises like the Raptors and Warriors are looking to get back to title contention, while teams like the Knicks and Magic are on the fringe of making noise. We dive in.

Most interesting storylines heading into lottery

On June 22, each team that missed out on the playoffs will find out where they'll be selecting in the 2021 NBA Draft. It's an important night for a number of franchises, including the Toronto Raptors, who have a puncher's chance of sneaking their way into the top-four, and Oklahoma City Thunder, who could end up with two lottery picks. Headlined by Cade Cunningham, the 2021 NBA Draft is expected to be one of the deepest in recent memory, increasing the stakes for all the teams involved.

Instant reaction: Celtics trade Kemba to OKC

Brad Stevens has made his first move since taking over as President of Basketball Operations of the Celtics, trading Kemba Walker to the Thunder for a package built around Al Horford.

Ranking KD's greatest playoff games

Given the stakes, Game 5 against the Milwaukee Bucks is certainly Durant's greatest playoff performance. However, this isn't the first time the former two-time Finals MVP has showed out in the postseason.

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.

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.

Highlights, top performers from Monday's action

Monday was set for a packed slate with a number of games that hold playoff implications, headlined by a massive matchup between the Celtics and Heat, the Knicks and Clippers and Suns and Lakers.

Curry drops 49 PTS to maintain scoring lead

Following Bradley Beal's 50-point performance against the Pacers, Curry responded with a scoring masterpiece of his own and remains in the lead, averaging 31.9 points per game.

Highlights, top performers from Monday's action

There were eight games on the slate for Monday with several games that held playoff implications. Tune in for the final scores from headliners like Nets-Bucks, Celtics-Blazers, Heat-Hornets and Raptors-Lakers.

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.

By The Numbers: Pacers' 57-point win vs. OKC

The Pacers set a new franchise record with 152 points, leading by as many as 67 in a record-breaking blowout win over the Thunder in Oklahoma City.

What's next for the Thunder?

The Thunder become the third team to be eliminated from playoff contention this season. What's next for them? A busy offseason, where they'll have money to spend in free agency and a number of picks to use in the draft.

Top performers, highlights from Friday's games

The NBA season continued with six games on Friday. We've got you covered below with final scores, updates, news, stats, highlights and the top fantasy performers from each game.

Simmons' return gives 76ers offence huge boost

Ben Simmons made his return to the floor against Oklahoma City, fueling a dominant win for the Philadelphia 76ers to snap a four game losing streak. As has been the case all season, the 76ers' offence hits another gear with the Australian on the floor, so let's take a closer look at some of the numbers that stand out on the road to the playoffs.

Highlights, top performers from Wednesday's action

Just six games around the NBA tonight, but there was plenty of matchups with playoff implications. Catch up on all the scores, stats and highlights.

Russ and the Wizards stay hot

Russell Westbrook tallied another triple-double and the Washington Wizards have now won seven straight to take another step towards the Play-In Tournament.

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.

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!

Russ makes NBA history with triple-double vs. OKC

A 13-11-17 triple-double against his former team - the Oklahoma City Thunder - helped make NBA history and bring up his 172nd career triple-double. He is now only nine shy of Oscar Robertson's all-time tally of 182 and has 15 games left this season to pass it.

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.

OTD: Westbrook's playoff 50-point triple-double

On April 19th, 2017, Russell Westbrook recorded the highest-scoring triple-double in NBA Playoff history against the Houston Rockets.

Highlights, scores from Monday's action

With a month remaining until the league's Play-In Tournament, the NBA season rolled on with an eight-game slate and a few marquee matchups. We've got you covered with the best from each one.

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.

Highlights and top performers from Wednesday’s action

With just over a month left in the regular season, the schedule rolled on with a seven-game slate and a number of storylines to follow. We've got you covered with final scores, news, stats, highlights and the top fantasy performers from another busy day of action.

Highlights & top performers from Sunday's action

Sunday served up an action-packed seven-game slate! Catch up on all the final scores, highlights and more from each one.

Friday's highlights & top performers

A big seven-game slate on a Friday night saw a host of stars on the floor. Keep up with all the action right here, as we keep you updated with all the final scores, news, highlights and top fantasy performers!

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!

Sunday's highlights & top performers

There were eight NBA games to look forward to on Sunday. Follow along for final scores, stats and highlights from each contest.

Saturday's scores

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

On This Date: Westbrook's historic 20-20-20 game in 2019

Westbrook became the first player in over 50 years and the second ever to record a triple-double with at least 20 points, 20 rebounds, and 20 assists.

Highlights & top performers from Thursday's action

From Andre Drummond's debut to game-winning performances from Devin Booker, Kyrie Irving and Anthony Edwards, there was no shortage of storylines from Wednesday's 10-game slate. Catch up on all the action below.

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.

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!

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.

SGA out for 'extended time' with right foot injury

“I don’t wanna use long-term because it’s vague," Thunder head coach Mark Daigneault said before the team's game against the Memphis Grizzlies on Wednesday (ET). "But it is no day-to-day. This one is an injury that we need to now take a look at.”

On this date: Kobe's 4th-straight 50-pt game

Bryant's 50 points against the Hornets was his fourth 50-point performance in as many games, a streak only Wilt Chamberlain had previously achieved.

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.

Highlights & top performers from Monday's action

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

Bazley and Murray headline New Balance's latest sneaker release

New Balance continues to make waves in the basketball world, with their latest sneaker release, the TWO WXY shining the spotlight on youngsters Dejounte Murray and Darius Bazley.

Highlights & top performers from Friday

Six games on the ticket for Friday night including a showdown between LaMelo Ball and LeBron James as the surging Charlotte Hornets looked to continue their strong play.

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.

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 Sunday's action

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

Highlights, top performers from 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 trade deadline's most interesting players

This season's trade deadline is fast approaching, with March 25 being the last day teams can make deals. As rumours start to pick up of who is reportedly available, here are five players in particular to keep an eye on.

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.

PG changes stance on Lillard's iconic game-winner

Damian Lillard hit a shot from almost halfcourt to secure the victory for Team LeBron in the 2021 NBA All-Star Game. Lillard's deep 3-pointer reminded Paul George of the game-winner he hit in the 2019 NBA Playoffs, which he initially called a "bad shot."

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 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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

A closer look at Damian Lillard's clutch heroics

Damian Lillard leads the NBA in clutch scoring after yet another big performance tonight, powering the Blazers past the Thunder with his fourth quarter heroics. Let's take a closer look.

Running diary of Monday's action

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

Optimal viewing plan for Monday's action

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

Running diary from Saturday's 11-game slate

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

Running diary from Thursday's action

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

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.

All-Star Moment: SGA comes up clutch again

Not for the first time this season, the Canadian guard came up huge for the Thunder, late in the game, as they beat the Timberwolves 120-118.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Running Diary from Thursday's action

The NBA season continued on Thursday with 12 games to look forward to! Scroll below for final scores, stats, and highlights from each game.

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.

Waiver Wire Pickups: Who to add for Week 6

This week's Waiver Wire Pickups provides some reliable and available options to replace Kawhi Leonard and Paul George, who are out for the time-being due to health and safety protocols. It also has a couple potential long-term options and some intriguing names to add to your watch list for the coming weeks.

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 from Monday's action

There were seven games of NBA action on Monday. We have you covered with final scores, highlights and more.

Running diary of Saturday's action

It was a packed slate with 11 games of NBA action on this Saturday. We have you covered with final scores, news updates and more from each contest.

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.

Waiver Wire Pickups: Who to add for Week 5

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

Running Diary from 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.

NBA postpones 76ers-Thunder game

Because of ongoing contact tracing within the Sixers, the team does not have the league-required eight available players to proceed with the scheduled game against the Thunder.

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.

Running diary from Wednesday's action

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

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.

OKC youth movement is already flourishing

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

Running diary from Monday's action

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

Saturday's highlights

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

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.

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.

Optimal viewing plan for Wednesday's games

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

Running diary from Tuesday's exciting action

The NBA season rolled on with a five-game slate on Tuesday. We've got you covered with a recap of all the scores, stats, news, highlights and the best fantasy performers of the day.

Mitchell delivers in the clutch for Jazz

Donovan Mitchell scored the Utah Jazz's final 12 points, including the game-winning bucket to secure a 110-109 win over the Oklahoma City Thunder

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 postpones Thunder-Rockets game

The National Basketball Association game scheduled for Dec. 24 between the Oklahoma City Thunder and the Houston Rockets at Toyota Center has been postponed in accordance with the league’s Health and Safety Protocols.

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 6 of preseason

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

SGA embracing role as Thunder's leading man

Following an off-season which saw huge roster turnover, the Oklahoma City Thunder have handed the keys to the franchise to 22-year-old Shai Gilgeous-Alexander.

30 in 30: A new era begins in OKC

With a new head coach and 14 new players, things look much different in Oklahoma City. With third-year guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander leading the way, the Thunder are set to embark upon a new era of basketball.

Who's on OKC's roster?

Recently acquired veteran centre Al Horford is one of 14 members of the Thunder's training camp roster that were not on the team last season. Who does he join? Learn more about OKC's roster for the 2020-21 NBA season below.

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.

Gallinari to sign 3-year deal with Hawks

The Atlanta Hawks have added a solid veteran presence in free agency, reportedly agreeing to a three-year, $61.5 million deal with Danilo Gallinari.

NBA Free Agency 2020: Setting the market

A flurry of deals came through on night one of NBA free agency 2020, but who set the market and what trends have dictated the value of certain players?

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.

Instant analysis of reported trades

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

Report: Warriors 'nearing deal' to acquire Oubre

According to a report from ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski, Golden State will acquire Oubre Jr., who is owed $14.4 million on the final year of his contract, by use of their $17.2 million trade exception.

Report: Sixers swap Horford for Thunder's Green

According to ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski, the Sixers are set to acquire Green from the Thunder in exchange for Horford and two draft picks.

AD: Schröder 'great pick up' for Lakers

"(He) can easily win Sixth Man of the Year every year," Davis told Yahoo's Chris Haynes. "… I think that he's tough, he shot the ball well this year, he can get in the paint, he can find guys and he's very very scrappy. I think it was a good pick up for the Los Angeles Lakers."

Report: Suns acquire CP3 from Thunder

According to The Athletic's Shams Charania, the Thunder will receive Ricky Rubio, Kelly Oubre, Ty Jerome, Jalen Lecque and draft compensation in return.

Examining CP3's fit with the Suns

According to Shams Charania of The Athletic, the Thunder have agreed to a trade that will send Chris Paul to the Suns. Paul might not be on the same development timeline as Devin Booker and Deandre Ayton, but he has the potential to fit with them like a glove on court.

Schröder would make the Lakers even scarier

According to ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski, the Lakers are "well on course" to acquire Dennis Schröder from the Thunder. Here's how last season's runner-up for Sixth Man of the Year would fit with LeBron James and Anthony Davis.

Reports: Lakers to acquire Schröder from Thunder

According to ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski and Shams Charania of The Athletic, Schroder would head to Los Angeles in a deal focused around Green and the No. 28 pick in the 2020 NBA Draft. The deal can be formalized following the NBA Draft, as Los Angeles cannot trade away its draft pick without making the selection first.

Report: OKC promotes assistant to head coach

Daigneault spent the 2019-20 season as an assistant on Billy Donovan's staff after spending the previous five years as head coach of the franchise's G League affiliate, the Oklahoma City Blue.

Bucks free agency options

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

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.

On This Date: Westbrook, KD combine for 91 in a classic

"Russell is just superhuman," said Durant of his teammate's 37-footer to force overtime. OKC's duo and Orlando's young star of Victor Oladipo each hit huge shots in the final 20 seconds of regulation in what became an instant classic.

Paul leads march to early-voting site

"Y'all see the power of having all of you together," Paul said to hundreds of students at one point. "Y'all can really make a difference."

Why CP3 could be a contender's golden ticket

Paul might not be fighting for the best point guard in the league crown anymore, but he proved this season that he still has a lot to offer, especially to a team looking to compete for a title next season.

Who should trade for CP3?

Chris Paul and the Thunder had a great 2019-20, but both sides might be looking to move on this offseason. We asked our NBA.com Staff who should make the move for the future Hall of Famer.

Free agent destinations for Gallinari

Entering his age 32 season, Danilo Gallinari says he wants to win. It might be on a one-year deal, but he has plenty of options if he's willing to take the pay cut.

LeBron: NBA's championship legacy gatekeeper

When you're as dominant of a player as LeBron James is, you have the power to create or prevent legacies for others. While there's a handful of superstars who will forever be a champion thanks to James, the list of players that never won — or are still in search of — an NBA title runs much longer thanks to LeBron's gatekeeping.

Kentucky blue runs deep in NBA Playoffs

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

Best power forwards in free agency

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

Bulls hire Billy Donovan as head coach

Donovan posted a record of 243-157 (.608) with the Oklahoma City Thunder, taking them to playoffs in each of his five seasons as head coach.

What's next for CP3?

After leading the Oklahoma City Thunder into the playoffs, Chris Paul showed he still capable of delivering on the big stage. But with the Thunder trending young, will a championship-contending team swoop in and try to and acquire the 10-time All-Star to put them over the top?

Thunder & Billy Donovan mutually part ways

According to ESPN Stats & Info, Donovan, in his five years, has the third best coaching record in Thunder/SuperSonics franchise history with a winning percentage of 60.8% through 400 regular season games.

Harden on defence: 'I’ve been locked in all year'

James Harden had a rough night shooting the ball in Houston's 104-102 Game 7 win, but it mattered for little as he came up with the biggest play of the game....on the defensive end.

Harden's clutch blocks seals Game 7 for Rockets

James Harden's clutch play takes the spotlight but the Rockets got the job done by committee. They overcame big games from veteran Chris Paul and rookie Luguentz Dort to book their fourth consecutive trip to the Western Conference Semifinals.

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Game 7 fast facts for Rockets-Thunder

As the Rockets and Thunder face off in a Game 7, we take a look back at how each franchise has fared in Game 7s in the past and more.

Clutch CP3 helps OKC force Game 7

Chris Paul scored 15 of his 28 points in the fourth quarter, including the clutch free throws to seal the 104-100 win over the Houston Rockets.

Can Adams impose his will on the small-ball Rockets?

Through five games of the series, the Rockets have limited Adam's impact in the paint with their small-ball lineup, but as Game 6 approaches, will we see the Thunder respond with a small lineup of their own? Or will Adams find a way to dominate inside?

Previewing Tuesday's games

Playoff action continues on Tuesday as the Heat and Bucks open their highly-anticipated Conference Semifinals series and the Rockets look to close out the Thunder.

Rockets or Thunder more of a threat to Lakers?

The Lakers are moving on to the second round, where they await either the Rockets or Thunder. Which team should the Lakers be hoping to see? Two members of our NBA.com Staff discuss whether the Rockets or Thunder would have a better chance of upsetting the Lakers.

How did Westbrook look in his return?

The Rockets welcomed Russell Westbrook back into the lineup for the first time in over two weeks after he missed time due to a quad injury. Under a minutes restriction in the team's Game 5 win over the Thunder, how did the former MVP perform?

Harden, Rockets cruise to 3-2 series lead

Behind an efficient 31 point output from Harden, the Rockets cruised to a 34-point victory to move just one win shy of advancing to the Western Conference Semifinals.

What Westbrook's return means for Rockets

Westbrook will play in Game 5 after missing the first four games of Houston's first-round matchup with Oklahoma City due to a strained right quadriceps. Can he help the Rockets regain control of the series?

Dort is proving to be a thorn in Harden's side

Nobody can stop James Harden all by themselves, but Luguentz Dort has been able to make life more difficult for the former MVP than he is used to in Houston's first-round series with Oklahoma City. Here's how.

Paul: 'What we're doing right now in our league is huge'

"I think for the young guys in our league to get a chance to see how guys are really coming together and speak and see real change, real action, because guys are tired — and I mean tired," Paul said.

Previewing Thursday's playoff action

Can the Milwaukee Bucks and the Los Angeles Lakers take care of business and wrap things up in their respective closeout games? Who will win the crucial Game 5 between the Rockets and the Thunder? We preview all games on Thursday's slate.

OKC complete comeback win to tie series at 2-2

The Thunder rallied from a 15-point deficit in the third quarter to edge the Rockets 117-114, tying up the series at 2-2.

CP3 is giving SGA blueprint for superstardom

Thanks to a few preexisting parallels, the two have quickly formed a strong bond, allowing them to become one of the most formidable backcourt tandems in the league. Playing alongside Paul gives Gilgeous-Alexander all the tools needed to become the league's next superstar.

CP3 comes up big in OT thriller

Chris Paul, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and Dennis Schröder combined to score 78 points and dish out 16 assists as the OKC Thunder earned a gritty overtime win to make the series 2-1.

What's at stake in Sunday's 4 Game 3s?

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

Complete first round playoff schedule

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

Rockets clamp down on defence in Game 2 win

The Houston Rockets held the Thunder to just 39 second-half points to seal a 111-98 win in Game 2 to take a 2-0 series lead.

What's at stake in Friday's Game 2s?

We've got another four-game slate of playoff games tipping off Friday! Can the Lakers and Bucks bounce back from their opening game defeats? Meanwhile, the Pacers and Thunder look to level their first round series'. We've got you covered with a look ahead at Friday's games.

Harden leads Rockets to comfortable Game 1 win

The Houston Rockets led at every quarter in Game 1 to cruise to a convincing 123-108 win over the Oklahoma City Thunder despite being without starting point guard Russell Westbrook.

Revenge is on CP3's mind vs. Rockets

As the Oklahoma City Thunder prepare to take on the Houston Rockets in the first round of the playoffs, Chris Paul will be out for revenge against his former team.

Previewing each first round series

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

What went down in the final day of seeding games

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

Rockets vs. Thunder preview: How long can Houston last without Westbrook?

The Rockets will be without Russell Westbrook for the start of the playoffs, does that change their outlook for their first-round matchup with the Oklahoma City Thunder?

The NBA's best lineup isn't what you'd expect

The short answer: no. Although Oklahoma City's first-round matchup with the Houston Rockets — a team that plays small themselves — in the 2020 NBA Playoffs will be a fascinating test case.

How Thursday's results impact the playoff picture

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

What's at stake in Thursday's games?

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

How Tuesday's results impact the playoff picture

We're a week away from the opening round of NBA playoffs and there are still a few things to be sorted out in the standings. With that in mind, here's how the results from Tuesday's five-game slate impacted the standings in the Eastern and Western Conference.

Power rankings: Who's No. 1?

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

What's at stake in Tuesday's games?

Can the Phoenix Suns improve to 6-0 and keep their playoff hopes alive? Can the Nuggets make a run for the West's No. 2 seed? Here's a rundown of the standings and all that's at stake in Tuesday's five-game slate.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Budenholzer, Donovan earn co-coach of the year honours

The award, which is voted on by the NBA's 30 head coaches, is split as a result of a two-way tie between Budenholzer and Donovan. Toronto Raptors head coach was one vote shy of it being a three-way tie.

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.

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.

Who's No. 1 ahead of the restart?

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

5 takeaways from Day 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.

Previewing Monday's scrimmage games

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

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.

Can these players pick up where they left off?

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

Baynes among best shooters in free agency

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

CP3 is All-NBA 1st team again

Chris Paul has finally been healthy this season and he's reminding everyone why he's one of the best point guards of all-time.

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'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.

Players participate in protests for George Floyd

Current and former NBA players ranging from LeBron James to Kareem Abdul-Jabbar have used their platforms to speak out and participate in protests throughout their communities. Here's a look at some of the efforts from players across the league.

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.

Re-live Klay's historic 41-point Game 6 from 2016

Thompson knocked down an NBA playoff record 11 3-pointers, helping the Warriors win a must-win Game 6 108-101 on the road.

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.

Dirk (40 PTS) powers Mavs to comeback win

After trailing by 15 points with five minutes remaining in regulation, the Mavs rallied to secure a 112-105 overtime win over the Thunder to take a 3-1 series lead in the Western Conference Finals.

KD & Russ power comeback in 2012 playoffs

Kevin Durant and Russell Westbrook scored 21 of the Thunder's 32 fourth quarter points as they pulled off an epic comeback win over the Los Angeles Lakers, 103-100 in Game 4 of the 2012 Western Conference Semi-finals.

OKC & Grizzlies' OT battle in 2013 playoffs

In Game 4 of the 2013 Western Conference Semifinals, the Memphis Grizzlies grinded out a 103-97 win in overtime to take a commanding 3-1 series lead.