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Biggest winners and losers from NBA free agency

The NBA free agency period began only a few days ago, but a large portion of the 2019 free agent class has already found landing spots. With that in mind, let's roll through the early winners and losers.

Jordan Greer

Why D'Angelo Russell likely isn't part of the Warriors' future plans

D'Angelo Russell is an All-Star caliber Band-Aid for the Warriors and nice compensation for losing Kevin Durant to the Nets.

Jordan Heck

Kevin Durant likes IG post calling out Warriors' 'incompetence'

Kevin Durant stood to make a lot of money on a championship-caliber team, but the team's decision to play him in the Finals might have swayed his decision to leave.

Zac Al-Khateeb

Nets offer Kevin Durant the chance to write his own story, once and for all

All of the criticism of Kevin Durant is in the past. The future Hall of Famer can finally be happy now that he has signed with the Nets.

Bill Bender

Instant reaction to biggest free agent signings

How do players fit with their new teams? Which players are set up for success? What do the first signings mean for the rest of free agency?

Micah Adams

Report: Warriors nearing sign-and-trade for Russell

D'Angelo Russell has reportedly signed a four-year, $117 million deal with the Golden State Warriors following Kevin Durant and Kyrie Irving's arrival in Brooklyn.

Benyam Kidane

Twitter reactions to Warriors acquiring Russell

The reported sign-and-trade to acquire D'Angelo Russell by the Warriors sparked plenty of reactions on Twitter from current players around the league.

Yash Matange

NBA free agency Day 1 rumor roundup

The Nets made a pair of major moves Sunday while the Celtics landed a new star.

E.Jay Zarett

Report: Jordan to Nets on four-year deal

Kyrie Irving and Kevin Durant both took less than the max to allow DeAndre Jordan to make an annual salary of $10 million, according to ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski.

Scott Rafferty

Report: Kyrie to sign with Nets

Kevin Durant and DeAndre Jordan are reportedly set to join Irving in Brooklyn.

Carlan Gay

Report: Durant to sign with Nets

Per multiple reports, Kevin Durant will sign with the Brooklyn Nets, with Kyrie Irving and DeAndre Jordan joining him.

Kyle Irving

3 takeaways from free agency Day 1

Quite a few teams made notable moves to adjust their rosters, and some had more desirable outcomes than others.

Ameer Tyree

Twitter reacts to Knicks missing out on Kyrie Irving, Kevin Durant in free agency

Twitter was not kind to the Knicks after the news that Kevin Durant and Kyrie Irving will sign with the other New York team — the Nets.

Jacob Janower

Kevin Durant to sign with Nets

Durant ruptured his Achilles in Game 5 of the NBA Finals and is expected to miss all of next season.

E Zarett, Ameer ...

NBA free agents 2019: Top players available, start date for free agency, salary cap

Here's everything you need to know ahead of NBA free agency, including the top available players and teams with the most cap space.

Jordan Greer

Where should Kyrie sign?

Kyrie Irving has declined his player option for next season, making him an unrestricted free agent this summer. What are the best destinations for the six-time All-Star?

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If not Raptors, where should Kawhi sign?

If the All-Star forward does not re-sign with the Toronto Raptors in free agency, which team should he sign with? Our NBA.com experts make the case for the four other likely destinations for Kawhi Leonard.

NBA.com Staff

Where should Jimmy Butler sign?

Butler is expected to sign a max deal wherever he lands. Should he run things back with the 76ers or move on elsewhere to establish a new power?

G McGregor and K...

Kevin Durant rumors tracker: Latest free agency news, projections to sign NBA star

Sporting News is tracking the latest news, rumors and speculation with Kevin Durant back on the market.

Drew Nantais

Kyrie Irving rumors tracker: Latest free agency news, projections to sign NBA star

Although it doesn't appear Kyrie Irving will return to the Celtics, his next destination is still up in the air. Sporting News is tracking the latest rumors pertaining to Irving's free agency.

Jacob Janower

Report: KD, Kawhi have discussed teaming up

On the eve of the 2019 free agency period beginning, an ESPN report from Adrian Wojnarowski and Ramona Shelburne states that All-Stars Kevin Durant and Kawhi Leonard have discussed a future as teammates.

Gilbert McGregor

Can Lakers or Knicks steal Irving away from Nets?

Kyrie Irving should be wearing a Nets jersey when the 2019-20 season kicks off, but there's always a chance he changes his mind ahead of free agency.

Jordan Greer

NBA free agency odds 2019: Who are the favorites to sign Kawhi Leonard, Kevin Durant, Kyrie Irving?

Who has the best chance of signing Kawhi Leonard, Kevin Durant and Kyrie Irving? Here are the teams with the highest odds to land this year's top free agents.

Jacob Janower

Will Durant choose Warriors, Knicks, Nets or Clippers in free agency?

The Warriors can offer Kevin Durant the biggest contract in free agency, but that doesn't necessarily mean they should be considered the favorites to sign him.

Jordan Greer

Durant sells Malibu mansion

Durant’s sale of his swanky pad will only fuel speculation he’s prepping to sign a free agent contract with a team on the East Coast.

Travis Durkee

Lakers want Nets to sign Irving

The Nets are expected to land Kyrie Irving, which would make D'Angelo Russell expendable and available for an L.A. return.

Travis Durkee

Q&A with D'Angelo Russell

After the best season of his young career, D'Angelo Russell sat down with NBA.com to discuss his evolution, improvement and his future in the NBA.

Sergio Rabinal

Kyrie recruiting DeAndre Jordan

Kyrie Irving isn’t only trying to lure superstar Kevin Durant to the Nets, he’s also recruiting big man DeAndre Jordan.

Travis Durkee

Durant, Kyrie have met twice

Durant can become an unrestricted free agent if he declines his $31.5 million option with the Warriors.

Travis Durkee

Nets lose Russell if they get Kyrie

While some believe Russell and Irving could coexist in a backcourt together, it doesn't appear they'll get the chance.

Thomas Lott

Who's next? Raptors, Blues championships leave 41 pro teams still looking for first title

We ranked all the pro sports teams without a championship based on their likelihood of becoming the next team to win its first title.

Bill Bender

Nets, Harris have mutual interest

Harris grew up in New York and attended high school on Long Island.

E.Jay Zarett

NBA rumors: Nets acquire Prince

Brooklyn "has emerged as a serious contender" to ink Irving to a deal this summer, according to a report from ESPN.

E.Jay Zarett

Report: Nets trade Crabbe to Hawks, free cap space

The Nets have parted ways with the six-year veteran and the No. 17 pick in this year's draft in a move that clears over $18 million in cap space with the 2019 free agency period looming.

Gilbert McGregor

Report: Irving 'is serious' about going to Nets

ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski reported that Kyrie Irving 'is serious' about going to the Brooklyn Nets in 2019 Free Agency

Kyle Irving

Five teams on D'Angelo Russell

D'Angelo Russell has said he definitely wants to return to the Nets, but that's not going to prevent other teams from pursuing him.

Thomas Lott

NBA playoffs today 2019: Live scores, TV schedule, updates

Follow Sporting News' hub for the 2019 NBA playoffs, including live updates, scores and a full TV schedule for every playoff game, every night.

Jordan Greer

At least 4 teams could trade picks

The 76ers, Nets, Hawks and Celtics may be "looking to unload" picks on the trade market, according to The Athletic.

E.Jay Zarett

Russell caught with marijuana

Russell, 23, received a summons to appear in court after he was cited for possession of marijuana under 50 grams.

Chelsea Howard

Dudley may be interested in Celtics

Dudley played collegiately at Boston College from 2003-07.

E.Jay Zarett

Nets offseason preview: Brooklyn shouldn't go wild in free agency just because it can

Brooklyn's young players will improve, and there will be the chance to build in both the draft and free agency. It’s been a rough three years, but the Nets are finally back on track.

Sean Deveney

Russell wants to stay with Nets

Russell developed into an All-Star this season for the Nets and led the franchise to its first playoff appearance since 2014-15.

E.Jay Zarett

Simmons embracing 'villain role' in the playoffs

After a chippy five-game series against the Nets, Ben Simmons embraced the role of the 'bad guy' taking his game to another level, when it mattered most.

Tom Read

Embiid: 76ers can win it all

Embiid and the 76ers believe they can go all the way this season and win the NBA championship.

Sacha Pisani

Raptors, 76ers, Nuggets, Blazers win Game 5's

We have four Game 5s on tap as the Raptors, 76ers and Trail Blazers all try and close out their respective series at home while the Nuggets and Spurs fight for an edge in their series

NBA.com Staff

Embiid: 'We have the talent we need to win it all'

The 76ers have eliminated the Nets after their Game 5 win at home, taking the series 4-1. They're now set to take on the Raptors in the Conference Semifinals and Joel Embiid believes they have what it takes to continue to advance and win the NBA Finals

Kyle Irving

Raptors, 76ers get blowout wins

The Raptors and 76ers were both upset in Game 1, but won four straight to eliminate their opponents.

Ameer Tyree

Sixers blowout Nets in series-clinching Game 5

For the first time since 2000 and 2001, the Sixers make it consecutive Conference Semifinals appearances.

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Embiid makes Warriors 3-1 joke after Game 4 win

Joel Embiid was a dominating force in the 76ers Game 4 win. The All-Star centre, who was a last minute decision to play, finished with 31 points, 16 rebounds, seven assists and six blocks

Kyle Irving

Key questions for Tuesday's Game 5s

The Raptors, 76ers and Trail Blazers can close out series wins while the Nuggets or Spurs look to take a 3-2 series lead. In NBA history, the Game 5 winner of a series tied 2-2 has gone on to win the series 90 percent of the time.

Micah Adams

Brown: 76ers must walk a 'very straight line' in Game 5

The 76ers have a chance to close out the Nets at home in Game 5, but they must keep their cool with both their opponents and the officials, says coach Brett Brown.

Benyam Kidane

Dudley explains on Simmons comments

"My comments were basically directed as me being a coach or analyst, directing how we're going to guard someone," Dudley told reporters.

Ameer Tyree

Nets' Allen fouled late by Harris

The NBA conceded Allen was fouled in Saturday's game against the 76ers, which could have set up the Nets to tie the series.

Gabrielle McMillen

Complete first round playoff schedule

The NBA Playoffs begin Saturday, April 13 with a full slate of four games. Check below for times and dates of the entire first round.

NBA.com Staff

Butler, Dudley fined for fight

Butler will have to pay $15,000, while Dudley will need to shell out $25,000 for their roles in the Game 4 fight.

Gabrielle McMillen

Nets GM marks suspended, fined

Marks got a one-game suspension and a $25,000 fine after he burst into the Referee Locker Room after the Nets’ 112-108 loss to the 76ers.

Gabrielle McMillen

Butler discusses fight vs. Nets

“If somebody runs up on him, I will push them again," Butler said of protecting Embiid after Saturday's scuffle.

Chelsea Howard

Player of the Night: Joel Embiid

Joel Embiid's dominant display in Brooklyn earns him Player of the Day honours ahead of Nikola Jokic, Donovan Mitchell and Blake Griffin

Benyam Kidane

Highlights from Day 8 of the NBA Playoffs

If you missed any action, check below for quarter-by-quarter updates from Game 3 of Bucks-Pistons and Rockets-Jazz and Game 4 of 76ers-Nets and Nuggets-Spurs

NBA.com Staff

Embiid makes 3-1 Warriors joke

The 76ers star said he hopes his team doesn't blow its 3-1 lead to Brooklyn, like the Warriors did in the 2016 NBA Finals.

Ameer Tyree

Embiid: Dudley's a nobody

Jared Dudley was ejected after shoving Joel Embiid after a flagrant foul in the third quarter in Game 4.

Thomas Lott

Takeaways: Embiid leads 76ers in a thriller

The 76ers now lead 3-1 in the series, with an opportunity to close it out next week in Philadelphia.

S Rafferty and G...

Dudley and Butler ejected after third quarter scuffle

Butler and Dudley were ejected after the scuffle spilled into the first row under the basket.

NBA.com Staff

Four key things to watch in Saturday's playoff games

Here's four things to keep your eye on during the four pivotal playoff battles that are set to take place on Saturday.

Benyam Kidane

Embiid doubtful for Game 4 vs. Nets

Embiid missed 14 of Philadelphia's last 24 regular season games in hopes of improving the condition of his knee.

Ameer Tyree

Embiid 'doubtful' for Game 4 vs. Nets

The Philadlelphia 76ers could be without Joel Embiid for Game 4 against the Brooklyn Nets as he continues to battle left knee tendinitis.

Benyam Kidane

Simmons on Dudley: 'I don’t really have energy for it'

Ben Simmons brushed off the pre-game back-and-forth with Jared Dudley after scoring a playoff career-high 31 points against the Nets.

Benyam Kidane

Simmons 'exceptional' in Sixers win

Ben Simmons scored a playoff career-high to help the 76ers defeat the Nets and earned effusive praise from coach Brett Brown.

Nicholas McGee

Player of the Night: Ben Simmons

Ben Simmons' playoff career-high 31 points earns him Player of the Night honours, edging out teammate Tobias Harris, Derrick White and Kevin Durant.

Benyam Kidane

Durant leads Warriors to win with 38 points

There are three games to look forward to on Day 6 of the 2019 NBA Playoffs, ending with the Warriors taking on the Clippers in Los Angeles.

NBA.com Staff

Takeaways: Simmons takes over as Sixers grab 2-1 series lead

The Philadelphia 76ers take a 2-1 lead against the Brooklyn Nets behind impressive performances from Ben Simmons, Tobias Harris and JJ Redick.

B Kidane and Sco...

Ben Simmons' shot on missing poster

The hilarious sign offered a reward of $26,620,450, which amounts to the total of Simmons' rookie contract.

Kirstie Chiappelli

Embiid won't play Game 3 vs. Nets

Embiid, who continues to deal with knee soreness, has been ruled out for the third game of the 76ers’ opening-round series against the Nets.

E.Jay Zarett

Five key things to watch for in Thursday's Game 3s

Heading into Thursday, all series are tied at one game apiece. All the higher seeds will look to win this Game 3 and retake home court advantage for the series.

B Kidane and Yas...

Which version of the 76ers offence will we see today?

Through their first two playoff games, the 76ers offence has seen incredible ups and downs. Their ability to find consistency throughout the playoffs will determine whether they can reach their potential.

Matthew Blum

Global Debate: Which higher seed should be most concerned?

We've reached Game 3 in each first round series of the 2019 NBA playoffs, and there's already been a fair share of surprises. Who should be sweating the most?

N Global Staff

Takeaways: 76ers use historic third quarter to beat Nets

The 76ers led by just one-point at halftime before scoring an NBA Playoff record-tying 51 points in the third quarter. Joel Embiid was dominant with a game-high 23 points while Ben Simmons notched a triple-double

K Irving and Ben...

Simmons: 'I was thinking about the boos from last game'

After a less-than-stellar performance against the Nets in Game 1 drew the ire of the Wells Fargo Center crowd, Ben Simmons and the Sixers used a record-breaking performance to tie the first round series at one game apiece.

Gilbert McGregor

Player of the Night: Lou Williams

For his role in helping the Clippers orchestrate a comeback of historic proportions, Lou Williams earns 'Player of the Night' honours over Ben Simmons, Joel Embiid and Montrezl Harrell.

Gilbert McGregor

Scores, highlights from Day 3 of playoffs

The 2019 NBA Playoffs continued with a pair of historic Game 2s. If you missed any of the action, check below for score updates, stats and highlights from the third day of playoff action.

NBA.com Staff

Sixers tie playoff record with third-quarter outburst

In the third quarter of Game 2 in the first-round series between the Sixers and the Nets, the Sixers scored 51 points (on 18-for-25 shooting), tying the NBA playoff record for most points scored in a quarter set by the Lakers in 1962.

NBA.com Staff

NBA playoffs 2019: Early East upsets only heighten free-agency anxiety

Early East upsets were good reminders of how much is at stake in the NBA playoffs: not only the chance to win a championship, but also millions of dollars for a few key players.

Sean Deveney

Five things to watch in Monday's games

The 76ers are trying to get back in the series on Monday night and the Warriors are trying to flex their muscle at home.

Carlan Gay

Embiid, Simmons address fans' boos

Simmons was the target of the boos in the final minutes as he missed his first attempt at the free-throw line.

Chelsea Howard

Player of the Night: Stephen Curry

Stephen Curry edges DJ Augustin, Caris LeVert and the Nets' bench and Jimmy Butler for our first NBA Playoffs 'Player of the Night' honour

Kyle Irving

DeRozan, Spurs upset the Nuggets in Denver

Two games down, two games to go on opening day of the 2019 NBA Playoffs. Follow along for live updates from each game.

NBA.com Staff

NBA playoffs wrap: April 13

Brooklyn will have a chance to go up 2-0 against Philadelphia on Monday, and the 76ers are definitely feeling the pressure.

Ameer Tyree

Lakers will talk to Monty Williams

The 47-year-old Williams has extensive coaching and front office experience.

Arthur Weinstein

Embiid played through pain, had to adjust his game

"I decided about 15 minutes before the game, 20 maybe," Joel Embiid stated on his last minute decision to play Game 1 vs. Nets.

Kyle Irving

Twitter reacts to Johnson texts

The 76ers didn't start the 2019 playoffs the way they wanted to.

Ameer Tyree

Embiid explains cell phone incident

Johnson and teammate Joel Embiid appeared to be looking at a text message on Johnson's phone on the bench.

Thomas Lott

Takeaways: Nets' stun 76ers in Game 1

The Brooklyn Nets stole Game 1 away from the Philadelphia 76ers with a convincing 111-102 win on Saturday.

S Rafferty and C...

Embiid available to play in Game 1

When talking to the media on Friday, Embiid said "I have no idea" when asked about his playing status for the game because of a knee injury he's been dealing with since his return from All-Star.

Scott Rafferty

76ers vs. Nets series preview

The Brooklyn Nets are back in the playoffs for the first time since 2015, but they face a tall order against the Philadelphia 76ers, who have their sights set on a championship.

Benyam Kidane

NBA playoffs bracket 2019: Eastern Conference first-round series picks, predictions, breakdowns

Sporting News' Sean Deveney breaks down each Eastern Conference first-round series and offers his playoff picks.

Sean Deveney

Breaking down first round NBA Playoff matchups

With the NBA Playoff bracket finalized and the first round matchups set, our NBA.com staff breaks down which storyline we're most looking forward to, which matchup we're most excited to see and which teams could pull off a first round upset

NBA.com Staff

Eastern Conference previews

The conference is loaded with talent and four teams have a legitimate chance to play for the title.

E.Jay Zarett

76ers vs. Nets: Predictions, picks for 2019 NBA playoffs first-round series

Everything you need to know about the 76ers and Nets before their first-round series in the 2019 NBA playoffs.

Sean Deveney

NBA playoffs: EC by the numbers

The East is wide open as the Bucks, Raptors, 76ers and Celtics all have a legitimate chance to compete for a ring.

E.Jay Zarett

5 players who can swing a series

One player can make the difference down the stretch in a tight matchup. And one game can swing a series in either direction.

E.Jay Zarett

Wade grateful to 'brotherhood'

LeBron James, Chris Paul and Carmelo Anthony were courtside to witness Dwyane Wade's last hurrah.

Peter Thompson

NBA Playoff pairings set

The NBA Playoff bracket is officially set! Take a look at the eight matchups ahead of playoff action getting underway this weekend.

NBA.com Staff

NBA wrap: April 10

Detroit jumped out to an early lead and pulled away for an easy 115-89 victory over the Knicks on Wednesday.

E.Jay Zarett

James and crew at Wade's finale

"Listen, we couldn't miss D-Wade's last game," James said.

Alexis Mansanarez

Wednesday's action: Pistons seek playoff-clinching win over Knicks

On the final night of the 2018-19 NBA season 22 teams will be in action and a number of playoff spots will be up for grabs. Follow along throughout the night for final scores and highlights from all 11 games.

NBA.com Staff

What's at stake tonight

The 2018-19 NBA season will end tonight with the NBA Playoffs set to begin on April 13. Here's what's on the line entering the final night of the regular season.

NBA.com Staff

East Playoff Picture: Nets & Magic clinch, Celtics earn home court advantage

The Heat suffered a devastating loss to the Raptors, the Hornets came up clutch in Detroit and the Nets and Magic clinched a playoff spot – take a look at how the East Playoff Picture begins to take shape.

Kyle Irving

Nets clinch first playoff berth since 2015

With a 12-point win over the Indiana Pacers, the Brooklyn Nets secured their first playoff berth since the 2014-15 season.

Gilbert McGregor

Sunday's action: Jazz's win streak snapped

All but two teams are in action on a busy day around the NBA. With plenty of high-intensity games with playoff implications, follow along for all the results and highlights

NBA.com Staff

Nets climb into sixth seed with win over Giannis-less Bucks

D'Angelo Russell led the way with 25 points and 10 assists as the Brooklyn nets gave their playoff hopes a big boost with a 133-128 road win over the Milwaukee Bucks.

Benyam Kidane

Saturday's action: Nets, 76ers boost playoff hopes with big wins

There are two NBA games to look forward to on Saturday, starting with the Bucks hosting the Nets. Follow along for updated scores and highlights.

NBA.com Staff

Is D'Angelo Russell the MIP?

D'Angelo Russell has turned himself into an All-Star and is finally living up to his potential. Is that enough to win the Most Improved Player award?

Tom Read

Kawhi talks keys to Raptors success after Nets win

After a gritty win in Brooklyn, the Raptors All-Star forward spoke with TSN 1050 Toronto about the formula for this Raptors team to get wins now and moving forward.

Gilbert McGregor

Takeaways from Raptors win over Nets

Led by Pascal Siakam's 28 points, 10 rebounds and five assists, the Raptors defeated the Nets by double figures on Wednesday to take the season series.

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How Wednesday's results impact East playoff picture

Six games on Wednesday's busy schedule had an impact on seven teams present in the East's ever-changing playoff picture. Take a look at how it all breaks down.

Gilbert McGregor

Raptors take down Nets in potential NBA playoffs preview

The Raptors finished their season series against the Nets taking three of their four meetings.

Matt Hornick

Who will be named MIP?

Pascal Siakam and D'Angelo Russell are widely considered to be the frontrunners for the award, but there's a number of other deserving candidates.

NBA.com Staff

Wednesday's action: Kemba comes up clutch in Hornets win

There are 12 game to look forward to on Wednesday, headlined by the Miami Heat hosting the Boston Celtics. Follow along for updated scores and highlights from each game.

NBA.com Staff

Game Preview: Raptors at Nets

The Toronto Raptors head to Brooklyn to take on the Nets in a potential first-round playoff matchup.

Carlan Gay

Gasol compares Giannis to Kobe; picks him for MVP

Pau Gasol has been in Milwaukee for just a short time but he's already impressed with what he's seen from potential MVP Giannis Antetokounmpo.

Tom Read

Monday's action: Kemba's 47 not enough

There were nine games of NBA action, headlined by Dwyane Wade's final contest in Boston.

NBA.com Staff

Saturday's action: Wade scores 16 in MSG finale

There are nine games to look forward to on Saturday. Follow along for updated scores and highlights from each game.

NBA.com Staff

Embiid scores 39 as 76ers cruise past Nets

Joel Embiid powered the 76ers past the Nets 123-110, with 39 points, 13 rebounds and six assists in the win.

Benyam Kidane

Thursday's action: Manu's jersey retirement

A big night in the NBA on Thursday with an eight-game slate that includes Manu Ginobili's jersey retirement in San Antonio, the final meeting between Dwyane Wade and Dirk Nowitzki, and a Western Conference showdown between the Houston Rockets and Denver Nuggets.

NBA.com Staff

NBA players show support for Trail Blazers' Jusuf Nurkic following gruesome leg injury

Trail Blazers center Jusuf Nurkic collapsed to the floor during the second overtime period against the Nets with what appeared to be a significant leg injury.

Jordan Greer

Blazers clinch sixth straight playoff berth; OKC fall to the 8th seed

The Portland franchise clinched their ninth postseason ticket in the last eleven years while the OKC Thunder were upset by the Grizzlies in Memphis and have now lost 11 of their last 16 games.

Yash Matange

NBA players tweet in support of Jusuf Nurkic

In the second overtime period against the Brooklyn Nets, the Blazers starting center suffered a serious left leg injury and needed to be carried away on a stretcher.

Yash Matange

Nurkic suffers gruesome leg injury against Brooklyn Nets

Jusuf Nurkic was stretchered off with a severe left leg injury in the Portland Trail Blazers' 148-144 double-overtime win against the Brooklyn Nets.

Benyam Kidane

League Pass team of the week: Blazers

Portland looks to remain in the top half of the Western Conference standings after winning six of its last seven games.

Gilbert McGregor

NBA playoff picture: Lakers eliminated from playoff contention

Lakers' elimination from the 2019 playoffs was among the biggest news from Friday's slate of games.

Yash Matange

Friday's action: Valanciunas pulls down 24 rebounds

There are seven games to look forward to on Friday night, headlined by D'Angelo Russell returning to Los Angeles to take on his former team. Follow along for updated scores and highlights for each game.

NBA.com Staff

Russell stars in Nets' biggest comeback win ever

The All-Star also dished out 12 assists helping the Nets snap a three-game losing streak and sweep the season series with the Sacramento Kings.

Yash Matange

Kings blow 28-point lead vs. Nets, continue march toward tough summer

Harrison Barnes needs to make an impact for the ascending team to take the next step in the 2019-20 season.

Dan Bernstein

Tuesday's action: Pacers lose 3rd straight

With six games around the Association, there is no shortage of action and playoff implications at stake. Follow along for updated scores and highlights.

NBA.com Staff

Lou Williams drains game-winning 3 vs. the Nets

Lou Williams buried the game-winning three-pointer at the buzzer as the Clippers escape 119-116 against the Brooklyn Nets.

Benyam Kidane

Sunday's action: Wade scores 17 in big win

There are eight games to look forward to on Sunday, starting with LeBron James making his Madison Square Garden debut as a member of the Lakers. Follow along for updated scores and highlights.

NBA.com Staff

Saturday's action: Millsap hits game-winner

There were eight games on a busy Saturday night in the NBA, headlined by the Thunder hosting the Warriors. Check below for scores and highlights.

NBA.com Staff

George, Westbrook take over as Thunder edge Nets

The Oklahoma City Thunder win their third game from their past four, beating the Brooklyn Nets 108-96.

Benyam Kidane

Wednesday's action: CJ Miles drains eight 3s

There were six NBA games to look forward to on Wednesday night, headlined by the Rockets hosting the Warriors. Follow along for scores and highlights from each game.

NBA.com Staff

When are the Raptors' 2018-19 'Welcome Toronto' nights?

The Raptors will play six "Welcome Toronto" games featuring their OVO City Edition uniforms and OVO-themed court

NBA.com Staff

How Nets big win impacts East playoff picture, Raptors

The Nets reclaimed the East's sixth seed with over the Pistons on Monday night. Brooklyn's win that could mean much more in the grand scheme of the playoff race as potentially intriguing first-round matchups loom.

Gilbert McGregor

Nets win fourth-straight, move into 6th seed

With six games on deck Monday night, we've got you covered with scores, highlights and the biggest storylines from the action.

League Pass team of the week: Jazz

It's a pivotal week for the Jazz, who still have an opportunity to move up in the standings with less than 20 games remaining in the season.

Gilbert McGregor

Saturday's action: Giannis dominates in Bucks win

There were six NBA games on Saturday, headlined by the Los Angeles Lakers taking on the Boston Celtics. Here are the scores and highlights from each game.

NBA.com Staff

ROY moment: Young records first career triple-double

Young did so in impressive fashion, becoming only the fifth rookie in Basketball Reference's database to get a triple-double in less than 30 minutes of action.

Scott Rafferty

Nets have transitioned from grim to gritty, but Brooklyn's biggest test lies ahead

Grit is a major part of the culture that Nets coach Kenny Atkinson has installed in Brooklyn. With a month left in the season, the Nets have a chance to show their toughness and forge an important step forward in what has already been a remarkable rebuilding project.

Sean Deveney

Wednesday's action: Booker scores 41, Suns win 3rd straight

With 10 games on the NBA schedule today, there are plenty of big storylines to follow. Follow along here for all your live scores and highlights from the day!

NBA.com Staff

Monday's action: Pelicans comeback vs. Jazz

There was seven games of NBA action highlighted by Western Conference games with heavy playoff implications – Nuggets at Spurs and Lakers vs. Clippers

NBA.com Staff

How Saturday's results impact playoff picture

The Los Angeles Lakers hurt their odds of making the playoffs in a big way with an ugly loss to the Phoenix Suns.

Scott Rafferty

Saturday's action: Booker, Ayton take down Lakers

There were nine games of NBA action with some of the top teams and players on display, highlighted by a matchup between the Warriors and 76ers.

NBA.com Staff

Friday's action: Kemba leads Hornets to big win

There were seven games of NBA action on Friday with some of the top teams and players on display, highlighted by a matchup between two of the best players in the game today.

NBA.com Staff

League Pass team of the week: Rockets

The Rockets' four-game schedule highlights a busy week of NBA action.

Gilbert McGregor

Wednesday's action: Luka leads Mavs past Pacers

With 11 games on the NBA slate today, we've got plenty of NBA action on deck. Keep up with all the scores and highlights throughout the night, right here!

NBA.com Staff

Thursday's action: Luka leads Mavs past Pacers

With 11 games on the NBA slate today, we had plenty of NBA action on deck. Catch up on all the scores and highlights from the day's games, right here!

NBA.com Staff

West Playoff Race: Kings, Lakers, Spurs suffer crucial losses

All teams in contention for the final couple of Playoff spots in the Western Conference took the court on Monday.

Yash Matange

Monday's action: Warriors defeat Hornets

With 11 games on the NBA slate today, we've got plenty of NBA action on deck. Keep up with all the scores and highlights throughout the night, right here!

NBA.com Staff

Saturday's action: Russell scores 40, Nets edge Hornets

A full slate of 12 games is highlighted by a rematch of one of the best games this season – Warriors vs. Rockets

NBA.com Staff

East Playoff Picture: Pacers, Nets, Pistons earn key wins

There were three different matchups among Eastern Conference Playoff hopefuls that could impact seeding down the road. Who came away with wins and what does it mean?

Kyle Irving

Thursday's action: Blazers beat Nets

After a three-day hiatus, the NBA was back in full force. There was six games of action and some of the league's top teams on display. We had you covered with highlights, box scores and more

NBA.com Staff

Wednesday's action: Bucks snap Pacers' streak

We've got 11 games on deck on Wednesday, headlined by an Eastern Conference showdown between the Pacers and Bucks. Follow along here for all your box scores, play-by-play and top highlights.

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VanVleet to undergo surgery on thumb

Bad news for the Toronto Raptors as Fred VanVleet will miss approximately five weeks with a left thumb injury.

Carlan Gay

Takeaways from a thriller between the Raptors and Nets

Marc Gasol gave the Raptors a huge boost off the bench in his home debut, but it was Kawhi Leonard who came up big down the stretch.

Scott Rafferty

Monday's action: Jokic powers Nuggets past Heat

There were nine NBA games on Monday night. Here's everything you need to know from each matchup.

NBA.com Staff

Top performers in debuts with new teams

With all the action of Thursday's trade deadline, there were plenty of players making their debut with new teams tonight. Who had the best performance?

Kyle Irving

Game Preview: Raptors vs Nets

The Toronto Raptors come back home after a three-game road trip to take on the surprising Brooklyn Nets.

Carlan Gay

Friday's action: Kings comeback, beat Heat

Today's schedule featured eight games, a number of marquee matchups and storylines to follow – we've got you covered with box scores and highlights from each one.

NBA.com Staff

Report: Raptors trade Monroe to Nets

In 38 games (two starts), Monroe has averaged 4.8 points and 4.1 rebounds in just over 11 minutes per game.

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Nets star Caris LeVert set to return from scary injury

The Brooklyn guard hurt his foot in November.

Dan Bernstein

Wednesday's action: Warriors blowout shorthanded Spurs

Wednesday night's schedule features seven games, a number of marquee matchups and storylines to follow – we've got you covered with box scores and highlights from each one.

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Anunoby, SGA headline World Team for Rising Stars Challenge

The Rising Stars Challenge will be held on Friday, Feb. 16 at Spectrum Center in Charlotte, North Carolina.

Benyam Kidane

Giannis' big game gives Bucks fourth-straight win

The Bucks have won four games in a row, all on the road. They have the NBA's best record at 39-13.

Kyle Irving

Monday's action: Pacers edge Pelicans

There is six games of NBA action with some of the league's top teams and talent on display. We have you covered with box scores, highlights and more from each contest

NBA.com Staff

Saturday's action: Trae Young, John Collins go off

It was a 12-game slate that was packed with NBA action. If you missed any of Saturday's games, we had you covered with box scores and highlights from each contest.

NBA.com Staff

Should DeRozan be an All-Star?

LaMarcus Aldridge will represent the Spurs as a reserve at this month's All-Star Game. Did the coaches get it right or should DeMar DeRozan have gotten the nod?

Scott Rafferty

Russell named All-Star replacement for Oladipo

D'Angelo Russell will make his NBA All-Star debut in Charlotte, after Commissioner Adam Silver named him as an injury replacement for Victor Oladipo.

Benyam Kidane

Who were the biggest All-Star snubs?

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

Kyle Irving

Russell, Nets fall short vs. Spurs

After narrowly missing out on a spot in the NBA All-Star Game, D'Angelo Russell continued his stellar recent form but it was the Spurs who emerged victorious.

James McKern

Thursday's action: Sixers top Warriors

With six games around the NBA on Friday, catch up here on all the scores, highlights and top performers of the day.

NBA.com Staff

Tuesday's action: Rudy Gay hits game-winner

With seven games around the Association, there's plenty to keep an eye on Tuesday. Follow along here live for all your scores, highlights and top performers of the night.

NBA.com Staff

Monday's action: Celtics get past Nets

Monday's slate features five games, a number of must-see match ups and major storylines. Follow along below for scores, highlights and stats from throughout the way.

NBA.com Staff

Friday's action: Williams records first career triple-double

Check back here throughout the night for box scores, play-by-plays and the biggest storylines from each NBA game.

NBA.com Staff

Who are potential first-time All-Stars this year?

Fan voting has closed for the 2019 NBA All-Star Game and the starters will be announced Thursday, Jan. 23. With the announcement of the reserves one week away, which of these players will get their first bid?

Kyle Irving

What's next for Carmelo Anthony? Aging star has limited options

The Rockets agreed to send Carmelo Anthony to the Bulls, but he isn't expected to play in Chicago. Where will the 10-time All-Star forward land?

Jordan Greer

Wednesday's action: Griffin drops 37 points on Pelicans

Wednesday's slate of action features 10 games and plenty of must-see action. For the best from throughout the night, follow along below.

NBA.com Staff

MLK Day Recap: Klay catches fire, Embiid dominates

With 11 games around the Association today, catch up on all the scores highlights and top performers from each game.

NBA.com Staff

Harden, Russell named Players of the Week

Harden averaged 54.3 points per game last week and Russell led the Nets to victories over the Celtics, Rockets and Magic.

Scott Rafferty

Report: Faried to join Rockets after buyout

The 6-foot-8 forward was used sparingly in Brooklyn, appearing in just 12 games this season, averaging 5.1 points and 3.7 rebounds in 9.8 minutes per game. With Clint Capela out for up to six weeks (thumb), Faried immediately provides much-needed frontcourt depth.

Gilbert McGreor