Potential buyout destinations for Griffin

Six-time All-Star forward Blake Griffin has reached a buyout agreement with the Pistons. Teams will have the chance to claim Griffin off waivers before he becomes an unrestricted free agent on Sunday, March 7.

Dame time strikes again

The NBA's best clutch player was at it again in Portland, as a fourth quarter masterclass from Damian Lillard lifted the Blazers over Sacramento.

Dame Time has entered a new stratosphere

Damian Lillard has long been known for his late-game heroics, but he's taken his game to another stratosphere in the clutch so far this season. Let's take a closer look at just how good the Trail Blazers star has been with the game on the line.

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.

'Dame Time' on both ends vs. Warriors

Lillard scored the team's final eight points, outscoring the Warriors 8-3 over the final 2:14 minutes of the game to lead the Trail Blazers to a 108-106 victory.

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

Melo & Melo duel as Trail Blazers snap 4-game skid

The Portland Trail Blazers knocked down a franchise-record 24 3-pointers en route to a comfortable 123-111 win, led by season-high tallies across the board from 17-year veteran Anthony.

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.

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.

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.

🎥 Talking NBA with AFL star Josh Kelly

AFL star Josh Kelly joined 'Courtside Huddle' this week to talk about his favourite player Damian Lillard and the the Portland Trail Blazers, what he's looking forward to at NBA All-Star, Joe ingles and the Jazz and more.

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

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

Scores, highlights from Wednesday's action

The NBA season continued with nine games and 18 teams in action. Scroll below for final scores, highlights, news and the top fantasy performers from the action.

Highlights & top performers from 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.

All-Star Moment: Booker outduels Lillard in Suns win

Booker continues his red-hot form, scoring 34 through three quarters in the Suns' 32-point blowout victory over the Portland Trail Blazers - the team's 12th win in their last 14.

Dame Time has entered a new stratosphere

Damian Lillard has long been known for his late-game heroics, but he's taken his game to another stratosphere in the clutch so far this season. Let's take a closer look at just how good the Trail Blazers star has been with the game on the line.

Highlights & top performers from Sunday's action

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

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.

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.

Lillard-Doncic duel as Blazers escape Dallas with W

The Trail Blazers, who led for much of this game including holding the game's largest lead of 14 but in the end, survived the Mavericks' late-game rally to win their fourth straight.

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.

Vintage Melo guides Blazers past 76ers

Carmelo Anthony scored 17 of his 24 points in the fourth quarter to lead Blazers to a thrilling 118-114 win over the 76ers.

Running diary from Friday's five-game slate

Big performances from Steph Curry, Jimmy Butler and Carmelo Anthony headlined Friday's five-game slate. Catch up on all the scores, stats, highlights and top fantasy performers of the day below!.

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.

Live updates from Monday's action

It's a super day in the NBA with five games on the docket. From Charlotte to Los Angeles, we've got you covered with live score updates, news, stats and highlights from throughout the day.

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 Friday's action

LeBron James added another piece of history to his resume, while Kelly Oubre Jr. went off for a career-high 40 points on an action-packed 5-game slate. Catch up on all the scores, stats, highlights and best fantasy performers of the day below.

Running diary from Wednesday's action

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

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.

Running diary from Friday's action

The NBA season continued on Friday with four exciting games. Check below for the final score from each contest, as well as stats and highlights.

Oladipo's clutch play deserves a second look

Oladipo did it all in Houston's win over Portland, posting 25 points, seven rebounds and five assists. He saved his best for last with a clutch layup in the closing seconds to give the Rockets some breathing room.

Who could earn first All-Star nod in 2021?

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

Clippers, Jazz climbing fast riding win streaks

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

Optimal viewing plan for Tuesday's 10-game slate

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

Lillard, Blazers survive furious Knicks 2nd-half rally

Down by 25 early in the third quarter, the Knicks nearly pulled of the comeback win if it wasn't for Damian Lillard, who answered the call yet again for the shorthanded Portland squad.

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.

Latest update on CJ McCollum's injury

A couple of days after the 6'3" guard left the game vs. the Hawks, the team announced an update on his injury.

Running diary from NBA on MLK Day

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

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 Sunday's action

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

Friday's running diary

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

Lillard & CJ make history, continue steadying ship

Yet again, the Trail Blazers backcourt came up clutch. Lillard and McCollum led the 20-point comeback as the former sealed it late to give Portland their fourth straight victory.

Running diary from Tuesday's action

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

Running diary from Sunday's action

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

Running diary from Friday's action

From Damian Lillard's scoring outburst, to the Spurs' hard-fought win over the Lakers, there was no shortage of big performances on Thursday. We've got you covered with all the scores, stats and highlights from each game.

Which teams are for real and which teams are fool's gold?

At the birth of a new season there are always teams that overachieve and underachieve, sparking overreactions galore. Our NBA.com staff offers their thoughts on who is for real, who is fool's gold and which teams we aren't sure about just yet. From the red-hot Suns and Pacers, to the up-and-down Nets and the struggling Nuggets, which category does each team fall into?

Running Diary from Thursday's action

There were 11 NBA games on Thursday! Scroll down for final scores, stats and highlights from each contest.

Running Diary from Wednesday's action

The 2020-21 NBA season continued with five games and 10 teams in action. With plenty of storylines to follow, we've got you covered with the final scores, news, stats, highlights and the top fantasy performers below.

Twitter Reaction: NBA players in awe of Steph's 62

Steph Curry had Twitter talking after his career-high 62-point performance against the Portland Trail Blazers.

Running diary from Monday's eight games

The 2020-21 NBA season rolled on with an eight-game slate. From the first game in Detroit to the final game of the schedule in San Francisco, we've got you covered with final scores, news, stats, highlights and the day's top fantasy performers below.

Curry makes statement with 62-point career night

Steph Curry had himself a game against the Blazers, recording a new career-high of 62 points as the Warriors improve to 3-3 on the season.

Lillard and Melo cook against Warriors

In a marquee matchup between elite scoring point guards, Damian Lillard outpaced Steph Curry in a blow out win for the Portland Trail Blazers.

Highlights from Saturday's star studded lineup

It was an All-Star cast for Saturday's ten game slate, with dominant performances from LeBron, Giannis and Luka leading the way on an action packed night around the league.

Can history tell us what to expect in Wall's return?

Multi-time All-Stars Kevin Durant and John Wall are two of several NBA players that are returning to action after suffering a torn Achilles tendon. As the injury has seemingly been more prevalent in recent years, NBA.com reached out to Dr. Michael S. George, a sports orthopedic surgeon with the KSF Orthopaedic Center in Houston, for historical insight on how players have returned from such a setback.

In return from mouth laceration, 'Masked Kawhi' dominates

Just five days after needing eight stitches to tend to mouth laceration, the former two-time Finals MVP returned to the court with a mask on, but that didn't seem to bother his game one bit.

Running diary from Thursday's games

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

Clutch Lillard, red-hot Trent star in Blazers win vs. Lakers

The guard duo combined for 59 points on a supreme efficiency of 20-of-30 shooting from the field and 12-of-21 from beyond the arc, thus ensuring that the Trail Blazers began their 4-game road trip on a winning note.

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.

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.

Ranking NBA's top 30 players entering 2020-21

Ahead of the 2020-21 NBA season, our NBA.com Staff ranks the 30-best players in the league. Did LeBron James come out on top? Where did Stephen Curry and Kevin Durant land? What about the bubble's breakout stars in Devin Booker, Jamal Murray and Donovan Mitchell?

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.

Takeaways from this year's GM Survey

Once again, NBA.com's John Schuhmann surveyed the NBA's general managers to get their pulse on the league. Here are the biggest takeaways from this year's survey, which saw LeBron James and the Lakers come out as big winners.

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.

Biggest storylines from Day 3 of the preseason

Preseason action continued in the NBA with 12 teams taking the floor on Monday. From the Nets' All-Star duo making their debut to the LA franchises playing the second of their two preseason games, there were plenty of storylines to keep track of. We've got you covered with all the action from Day 3 of preseason.

Biggest takeaways from Day 1 of pre-season

The NBA pre-season got underway with 10 teams in action. The Lakers new additions impressed in their first outing, while John Wall and DeMarcus Cousins made their return to the court after lengthy layoffs. We've got you covered with all the action from Day 1.

The importance of roster depth in an unprecedented year

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

Blazers close practice facility after positive COVID-19 results

The Portland Trail Blazers have closed their practice facility after three positive coronavirus tests came back in a space of four days.

Individual duels we missed out on last season

From KD and LeBron to Curry and Lillard, the release of the first half of the 2020-21 NBA schedule means that fans can now circle their calendars for some of the biggest head-to-head matchups they were robbed of due to injuries over the past few seasons.

The case for five 1st time MVP winners

Luka Doncic is the odds on favourite to win the 2020-21 MVP, but he's not the only potential first-time winner that should be on your radar.

Have the Lakers retained the No. 1 spot?

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

Who's had the best offseason?

There has been plenty of movement so far in a wild offseason, so we asked our NBA.com staff to pick which team has won the offseason.

Melo re-signing with Blazers

Free agent forward Carmelo Anthony, 36, is reportedly finalising a one-year deal to return to the Portland Trail Blazers.

Examining the best fit for Josh Green

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

Covington's addition moves Blazers closer to contender

Back at full strength and with Covington reportedly in the fold, the Blazers are on track to make things interesting in the Western Conference in the 2020-21 season.

Report: Rockets trade Covington for Ariza, draft picks

According to ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski, the Rockets will receive Ariza, a 2020 first-round pick and a 2021 protected first-round pick in return.

On This Date: Lillard's first 60-point game

This showcase, which came in a loss, was the first of three 60-point games for Lillard over the course of 2019-20 season - a feat only one other player had previously achieved in NBA history.

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?

NBA stars sit down with VP candidate Kamala Harris

CJ McCollum, Donovan Mitchell, and Tobias Harris sat down with VP candidate Kamala Harris for a wide-ranging discussion on voting, law enforcement, and education reform ahead of the upcoming November election.

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.

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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.

Clifford Robinson passes away at age 53

The No. 36 overall pick in the 1989 NBA Draft, Robinson played 18 seasons in the NBA, becoming a Sixth Man of the Year and a one-time All-Star.

Lillard to leave Orlando to examine injured knee

Lillard sprained his right knee in the Trail Blazers' 135-115 Game 4 loss. As per the team, 'his availability to return to the Orlando campus is yet to be determined.'

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.

Lillard (knee) out for Game 5

Trail Blazers star guard Damian Lillard has been diagnosed with a sprained right knee and is listed as out for Game 5 against the Lakers. Portland trails 3-1 in the series on the brink of elimination.

Lillard injures right knee, set to undergo MRI

After the results of the MRI of Damian Lillard's right knee tonight were inconclusive, the Portland Trail Blazers announced that the All-Star point guard would undergo a second MRI on Tuesday afternoon (local time).

Dominant LeBron powers Lakers to 3-1 series lead

In just 28 minutes on court, James recorded 30 points, 10 assists, and six rebounds to lead the Los Angeles Lakers to a comfortable 135-115 Game 4 win over the Portland Trail Blazers.

Is 'Dame Time' running out?

There is no player that has exerted more energy to this point in the bubble than Trail Blazers superstar Damian Lillard. Playing in what has felt like 12-straight playoff games since entering Disney World, Lillard is going to have to dig deeper if Portland is going to even the series against the Lakers. Will fatigue become a factor? And how has Dame performed trailing 2-1 in a series in his career?

LeBron's scoring barrage leads Lakers over Blazers in Game 3

LeBron James was in attack mode from the get-go, pouring in 38 points to lead the Lakers over the Trail Blazers in Game 3. Damian Lillard's finger looked just fine as the superstar scored 34 points, but a monster second half from Anthony Davis proved to be too much to handle.

NBA Playoffs 2020: Los Angeles Lakers vs. Portland Trail Blazers Live on ESPN

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.

Melo & his 'Gary Trent' connection

Anthony, in his return to the playoffs, shares a place in the Trail Blazers rotation with a teammate, who has been among the NBA's biggest revelations over the past month. The funny thing is that, 16 years ago, Melo made his postseason debut against this teammate's father - Gary Trent Sr.

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.

Dominant Davis leads Lakers past Blazers

Anthony Davis was unstoppable in Game 2, pouring in 31 points and 11 rebounds to lead the Lakers to a comfortable 111-88 win.

Lillard dislocates left index finger, will play Game 3

The Trail Blazers All-Star left the game with 1:44 left in the third quarter and never returned. The team announced later that the X-rays returned negative.

LeBron and Melo's best head-to-head battles

LeBron James and Carmelo Anthony are squaring off in the first round of the 2020 NBA Playoffs, in different uniforms than we're accustomed to seeing. The one-time prospects turned rivals turned close friends have a long basketball history that dates back nearly two decades. As the Blazers try to pull a stunning upset over the Lakers, we relive some of LeBron and Melo's best head-to-head moments from over the years.

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.

Lillard after Game 1 win: 'Job is far away from being done'

"Job is far away from being done," Lillard said postgame after the eighth-seeded Trail Blazers pulled off an upset win in Game 1. Both sides made clear after the game that there's improvements to be made as they brace for a long series.

Takeaways: Lillard, Trail Blazers stun Lakers in Game 1

The Trail Blazers All-Star, who finished with 34 for the game, was responsible for 14 points in their game-sealing 22-9 run over the final eight minutes.

What's the prognosis on McCollum's back injury

Dr. Michael S. George, a sports orthopedic surgeon with the KSF Orthopaedic Center in Houston, provides insight on the specifics of McCollum's fractured back including how it happens and his outlook moving forward.

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.

Lakers vs. Blazers series preview: Can Lillard and co. cause an upset?

LeBron James' first playoff campaign with the Lakers begins with a battle against the most in-form player in the league, Damian Lillard. Can the Blazers star cause an upset or will the Lakers prove why they are the no.1 seed? This is not your typical 1 vs. 8 matchup!

McCollum ends Grizzlies' season with big-time shots

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

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

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

Play-in preview: Portland vs. Memphis

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

Blazers & Grizzlies advance to play-in tournament

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

NBA players' Twitter reactions to Blazers' thrilling win

In a back-and-forth contest between the Nets and Blazers, that the latter had to win to keep their season alive, went right down to the final possession. Eventually Portland won 134-133, with NBA players chiming in on Twitter at the intense finish.

The stars born in the bubble

The restart in Orlando has catapulted some under-the-radar players into bubble stardom. Fred VanVleet has looked like Steph Curry, Michael Porter Jr. has Nuggets fans drooling and a 21-year-old Blazer has been the league's best shooter. We take a look at who has broken out in the bubble and whether that can continue into the postseason.

How play-in tournament will be decided

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

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.

Blazers jump to 8th as Lillard drops 61 in win vs. Mavs

Lillard's game-winning performance made him 12th player in NBA history and the first in franchise history with consecutive 50-point games. More importantly, it pushed the Trail Blazers to the 8th seed in the West with a half-game lead over the three other teams in the race.

NBA to honour top players from seeding games

A panel of sportswriters and broadcasters who have been on site covering the season restart will select the Kia NBA All-Seeding Games Team and the Kia NBA Player of the Seeding Games.

5 must-watch seeding games on NBA League Pass this week

With the final playoff picture beginning to take shape, there's still plenty of room for movement in the standings as the battle for seeding continues in the Orlando bubble. How will the playoff matchups unfold? Who will sneak into the West's eighth seed? Here's five games to watch on NBA League Pass this week with big playoff implications.

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.

Dame drops 51 PTS in win over 76ers

The Portland Trail Blazers pull to within half a game of the eighth-seed Memphis Grizzlies after a 124-121 win over the Philadelphia 76ers — led by a 51-point performance from Damian Lillard!

Embiid exits game vs. Blazers with ankle injury

Joel Embiid exited the game midway through the first quarter, appearing to tweak his ankle as he fought for a rebound.

What's at stake in Monday's game?

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

How Sunday's scores impact playoff picture

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

What's at stake in Sunday's games

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

How Friday's results impacted the playoff picture

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

Lillard's historic night leads to crucial win

Portland's All-Star guard tied a career-high by sinking 11 triples en route to finishing with 45 points and 12 assists. The Blazers, who hit a franchise-record 23 3s, move within a half-game of the Memphis Grizzlies for the West's eighth seed.

Revisiting Nuggets-Trail Blazers' epic 7-game series

As these two division rivals face-off in the bubble at the ESPN World Wide of Sports complex, here's a lookback at the key moments and aspects from their entertaining and competitive series from the 2019 postseason.

What's at stake in Friday's games?

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

How Wednesday's results impacted the playoff race

Results from the six games on Wednesday had the race for the eighth seed in the West get even tighter and had a huge impact on the seedings for multiple teams. Find out below how Tuesday's results impact the playoff picture.

Lillard, Anthony power Blazers past Rockets

The Portland Trail Blazers' push towards the playoffs got a big boost today after sneaking home with a 110-102 win over the Houston Rockets, to move to a 2-1 record in Orlando.

Who's scarier on offence: Harden or Lillard?

They're two of the best guards in the NBA, but which one is better? NBA.com's Carlan Gay and Scott Rafferty hit the debate corner to figure out the answer.

10 must-see games this week

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

What's at stake in Wednesday's games?

From potential playoff previews, to the teams finding their groove, to the teams fighting for their playoff lives, there's plenty to keep track of during yet another busy day of NBA action.

How Monday's games impacted the playoff race

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

What's at stake on Monday?

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

DeRozan, Spurs jump in standings with win over Kings

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

Ranking the best players in season restart

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

Scrimmage Roundup: 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.

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?

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.

Scrimmage Roundup: Giannis shows no rust; Curry starts on fire

For the second consecutive day, eight teams took the floor in Orlando for their first scrimmage games. Here are a few observations from the four games, headlined by MVP Giannis Antetokounmpo's dominant showing and Seth Curry's red-hot shooting performance.

Previewing Friday's scrimmages

After an entertaining Day 1, eight teams take the floor on Day 2 for their first scrimmage games. Here's a quick primer with the top storyline for each squad.

Is Lillard the NBA's best offensive player?

Damian Lillard is once again having a terrific offensive season, but will anyone recognize him as the best offensive weapon in the game?

NBA players opting out of Orlando restart

June 24 in the United States is the final date for players from the participating 22 teams to decide if they wish to play in the season restart or not. Here is a running list of players who will reportedly sit out.

20 milestones to watch for in Orlando

LeBron James can become the all-time leader in playoff wins. Here are 19 of the other records and milestones to be on the lookout for once the season restarts later this month.

Lillard named as NBA 2K21 cover athlete

Damian Lillard becomes the first Portland Trail Blazers player to grace the cover of NBA 2K.

Power Rankings: All 22 starting backcourts

Can Ben Simmons and Josh Richardson elevate the 76ers with championship-level guard play? Do the Lakers have the worst backcourt with the loss of Avery Bradley? And how much does experience matter down 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.

Trail Blazers mourn the loss of founder Harry Glickman

The father of professional sports in Oregon, who brought the Trail Blazers to Portland, dies at 96.

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?

CJ drops 37 PTS in Game 7 on the road

CJ McCollum turned in a playoff performance for the ages, pouring in 37 points on the road to lead the Blazers to their first Western Conference Finals in 19 years.

Splash Bros combine for 62 PTS vs Blazers in '16 playoffs

Steph Curry scored 14 of his 29 points in the fourth quarter, including the Warriors' final seven points to seal the 125-121 win.

OTD: Lillard's series-winner vs. Rockets in 2014

Lillard's memorable three-pointer not only sealed Game 6 and the series against the Houston Rockets, but it also booked the franchise's first Conference Semifinals ticket since 2000 after six previous attempts.

MJ dominated Clyde Drexler

To some, Clyde Drexler was on the same level as Michael Jordan before the 1992 NBA Finals. To MJ, he was just another victim.

OTD: Lillard's Game 5 series-clincher vs. OKC in 2019

The near 37-foot series-clincher not only eliminated the Thunder from 2019 Playoffs but gave Lillard 50 points for the game, a playoff career-high and a playoff franchise record.

Lillard x Westbrook trade 40-point games

Damian Lillard and Russell Westbrook traded buckets all night, but it was Lillard's clutch play down the stretch that lifted the Blazers to victory.

OTD in 2019: Dirk & D-Wade's final home games

We recap all the tears, jubilation, and records from a memorable gameday of the 2018-19 regular season - April 9th.

Who will win the NBA 2K Players Tournament?

The NBA 2K Players Tournament is ready to kick off on Friday, April 3 and the first round matchups are set. Has Kevin Durant's time off this season boosted his 2K skills? Will Tik Tok be the downfall of players not gaming enough? Is all of Devin Booker's video game live streaming about to pay off? Should Hassan Whiteside unplug his mic so he doesn't have to listen to Patrick Beverley's trash talk?

#NBATogetherLive: Kobe drops 65 on Blazers

A 65-point explosion from Kobe Bryant helped the Los Angeles Lakers snap a seven game losing streak against the Portland Trail Blazers, which turned out to be just the beginning of a historic individual scoring run.

Four flattering stats: Carmelo Anthony

Wednesday's #NBATogetherLive Classic Game is Carmelo Anthony's career-high 62-point outburst against the Charlotte Bobcats back in January 2014. Forgot just how dangerous Melo was as a scorer? Here are three stats to put in perspective his prolific ability.

Melo thinks he wins rings if drafted by Detroit

Carmelo Anthony firmly believes he would have won multiple rings if he were drafted by the Detroit Pistons back in 2003.

Relive three of Melo's biggest moments in 19-20

After struggling to find a landing spot last season, Carmelo Anthony's resurgence as a staple on an NBA roster has been one of the most encouraging storylines of 2019-20 season. Take a look at three key plays that showcase that the 10-time All-Star still has it.

How Wednesday'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 Wednesday. Here's how what happened impacted their chances of making the playoffs.

Recap of Wednesday's 9-game slate

The Blazers keep their playoff hopes alive, Bradley Beal drops another 40-point game and the Clippers make it rain from three against the Warriors. We've got you covered with all the action from Wednesday's busy nine-game slate.

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.

Sunday's scores: Curry-less Warriors edge 76ers

Six Warriors scored in double figures as they beat a 76ers squad without Ben Simmons and Joel Embiid at home, snapping a 10-game home losing streak.

Baynes credits coaching staff following historic performance

In a 127-117 home win for the Suns, Baynes went off for a career-high 37 points, the most ever recorded by an Australian in the NBA. He's also now one of only two players in NBA history to record at least 35 points, 15 rebounds and nine 3-pointers in a game, the other player being James Harden.

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!

Baynes' career-night gives Suns comfortable win

Baynes' 37 points are the most scored by an Australian in the NBA, beating the record of 34 points that was previously jointly held by Ben Simmons and Patty Mills.

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.

Report: Nurkic to return next week

Nurkic has yet to play this season after sustaining compound fractures of his left tibia and fibula near the end of last season. Prior to his injury, Nurkic was averaging career-highs of 15.6 points, 10.4 rebounds and 1.4 blocks per game.

Who has the longest active postseason streak?

The San Antonio Spurs entered the 2019-20 NBA season having qualified for postseason play for 22 straight years.

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!

Tuesday's scores: Mills scores 24 PTS, Spurs fall to Pacers

Patty Mills knocked down six 3-pointers on his way to a team-high 24 points for the Spurs in their loss to the Pacers. Catch up on all the day's results below!

Sunday's scores

Trae Young dropped 25 points as Atlanta handled Portland and T.J Warren poured in 30 in a Pacers road win over the Cavs in a busy night around the NBA.

Friday's scores: Lakers win 7th game in a row

The Los Angeles Lakers make it seven wins in a row after securing a 116-86 win over the Golden State Warriors. Catch up on all the day's games right here!

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!

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.

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.

Thursday's scores: Pacers snap 6-game skid vs. Bucks

One of the biggest games of Thursday's 11-game slate went down in Indiana where the Pacers snapped a 6-game losing streak by defeating a Bucks squad without Giannis Antetokounmpo.

Lillard to miss ASG due to groin injury

Damian Lillard went to the locker room late in the fourth quarter of the Blazers' 111-104 loss to the Grizzlies and did not return.

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.

Pelicans win big on Zion's career night

2019 No. 1 overall pick, Zion Williamson finished with a career-high 31 points in a big 21-point win for the Pelicans.

Monday's scores: Lillard leads Blazers past Heat

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

Jazz edge Blazers on controversial goal-tending no-call

Damian Lillard played all of the second half, scored a game-high 42 points but the Jazz clinched this close one 117-114 and snapped their five-game losing streak.

Saturday's scores: Beal nails game-winner vs. Mavericks

Saturday's eight-game slate was headlined by the 76ers and the Jazz snapping their losing streaks while Bradley Beal nailed the game-winner vs. Mavericks.

Friday's scores: Lillard powers Blazers past Spurs

We had five games around the Association today, headlined by Bucks and 76ers, followed by the Rockets and Lakers. Catch up on all the action, right here!

2020 Trade Deadline Tracker

We've got you covered with every transaction from the deadline as the league makes them official.

Wednesday's scores: Jokic powers Nuggets past Blazers

Wednesday's four-game slate was headlined by the first meeting of Giannis Antetokokunmpo and Zion Williamson, while Nikola Jokic's monster game helped the Nuggets overcome Damian Lillard and the Blazers at home. Catch up on all of today's games, right here!

Nobody has ever done what Damian Lillard just did

No player in NBA history can match Damian Lillard's last six games. Which means quite simply... drop everything and clear the calendar, because you won't want to miss what he'll do next.

Lillard drops 51 points in Blazers win

Damian Lillard continued his torrid run of form, torching the Utah Jazz for 51 points in the Trail Blazers win over the Jazz at home.

Sights & Sounds from Lakers' 1st game since Kobe's passing

The Lakers hosted the Trail Blazers in what was an emotional contest at the STAPLES Center, marking their first game since the death of Kobe Bryant.

Lakers honour Bryant, Lillard stars

In their first game since Kobe Bryant's death, the Los Angeles Lakers fell short against the Portland Trail Blazers.