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Nash headlines 2020 FIBA Hall of Fame Class

Steve Nash, who represented Canada in several international competitions throughout his career, becomes the first Canadian inducted into the FIBA Hall of Fame as a player. He joins a class that also includes eight other players and three legendary coaches.

Gilbert McGregor

Harden re-writes Nets history books ... again

James Harden only needed 32 games to match Jason Kidd's Nets franchise record, piling up yet another triple-double to power the Nets to a 112-107 win over the Timberwolves.

Benyam Kidane

Highlights, top performers from Monday's action

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

NBA.com Staff

What Aldridge signing does for Nets

A nice problem for coach Steve Nash to have.

Tom Gatto

Report: Aldridge to sign with Nets

According to ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski, LaMarcus Aldridge is expected to see "a significant amount of his minutes" at centre for the Nets. In 21 games with the Spurs this season, Aldridge averaged 13.7 points and 4.5 rebounds.

Scott Rafferty

Harden weighs in on MVP race

Much has been made of the Brooklyn Nets superstar trio this season, but in the absence of Kevin Durant, it's James Harden who has elevated his play to MVP levels.

Kane Pitman

Highlights, top performers from Friday's action

A massive ten game slate filled the schedule on Friday, with a number of new faces suiting up for teams as the dust settles on the trade deadline.

NBA.com Staff

Deadline impact on title odds for contenders

Kyle Lowry stayed in Toronto, the Los Angeles Lakers held firm and the Miami Heat added a former All-Star guard. How did the 2021 trade deadline impact the title race for the contenders?

Kane Pitman

Tracking rumours on trade deadline

With less than a week remaining before this season's trade deadline, rumours of players who could be on the move are starting to pick up. We'll continue to update the following file with trade rumours ahead of the deadline.

NBA.com Staff

Trade deadline's most interesting teams

This season's trade deadline is fast approaching, with March 25 being the last day teams can make deals. It's still unclear how chaotic this season's trade deadline could be, but there are five teams in particular that are worth keeping a close eye on in the days leading up to it.

Scott Rafferty

Harden's career night in Portland adds to MVP case

On Tuesday (ET) against the Portland Trail Blazers, in the first of a three-game road trip without Kyrie Irving and Kevin Durant, he tied his career-high with 17 assists to go with 25 points, in the 116-112 win. After checking back into the game, he assisted on every one of the team's field goals (five assists that led to 11 of the team's last 14 points).

Yash Matange

Highlights & top performers from Tuesday's action

We had six games around the Association on Tuesday and we've got you covered with all the final scores, news, stats, highlights and top fantasy performers from each game below.

NBA.com Staff

The NBA League Pass Alert All-Stars

From the ankle-breakers to the crunch time scorers and the highlight-reel machines, these 10 players have made their teams appointment viewing this season.

Benyam Kidane

Griffin dunks in Nets debut

"It's hard not to smile in that situation but felt good to get that out of the way," Griffin said postgame referring to his dunk. In the 113-106 victory, the six-time All-Star finished with two points, two rebounds and a block in limited minutes.

Yash Matange

Highlights & top performers from Sunday's action

The NBA season continued Sunday, 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.

NBA.com Staff

How Griffin can make a difference with the Nets

The Nets made a splash by signing Blake Griffin for the remainder of the season after he was bought out by the Pistons. The last couple of seasons have been a struggle for Griffin, so the question is, how much does he have left in the tank? From shooting to playmaking to posting up, we take a closer look at how the former high-flyer can help the Big Three of Kevin Durant, James Harden and Kyrie Irving.

Scott Rafferty

Hot shooting Gordon denies Kyrie's big night

Pouring it on from the outside, the Orlando Magic torched the Brooklyn Nets defence behind a big night from Aaron Gordon.

Kane Pitman

Highlights, updates from Friday's action

The NBA season continues with a busy slate of 10 games. With 20 teams in action, there will be plenty to follow. We've got you covered below with score updates, news, stats, highlights and the top fantasy performers from each contest.

NBA.com Staff

NBA sets new record for triple-doubles in a single day

The previous record of five was set just four days ago on Saturday (ET), but it didn't take long for the record books to be re-written with six players stuffing the stat sheet on tonight's 10-game slate.

Benyam Kidane

Highlights & top performers from Wednesday's action

It was a busy Wednesday in the NBA, with 10 games on deck! We've got you covered with all the scores, stats and highlights from each game below.

NBA.com Staff

Which contender needs Tucker the most?

Rockets head coach Stephen Silas recently revealed that P.J. Tucker and the franchise have agreed that he will no longer be with the team. According to reports, many contenders are interested in acquiring Tucker ahead of the trade deadline, but which one needs him the most?

Scott Rafferty

Did Julius Randle travel? Knicks star leaves court fuming after controversial call in loss to Nets

Randle certainly wasn't happy about the call, but did the officiating crew get it right?

Jordan Greer

Highlights, top performers from Saturday'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.

NBA.com Staff

Is Doncic or Jokic the league's best passer?

In an attempt to find a clear-cut No. 1, seven members of our NBA.com Global staff submitted their top five passers in the league in an attempt to find an answer.

Gilbert McGregor

Kyrie career-best shooting season continues

Irving maintained his remarkable career-highs in shooting efficiencies as he went off for a 40-piece against his former team, including scoring eight of the Nets' final 11 points - as part of their 13-3 game-sealing run.

Yash Matange

Highlights, top performers from Thursday'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.

NBA.com Staff

Celtics vs. Nets injury updates: Latest news on Durant, Griffin, Smart

Thursday night's marquee matchup between the Celtics and Nets will be missing a couple of big names.

Jordan Greer

Who are the top players entering the season's second half?

Ahead of the second 2020-21 NBA season, our NBA.com Staff ranks the 30-best players in the league. Did LeBron James remain at the top? Who were the biggest risers? Who fell out of the list?

Gilbert McGregor

Storylines we have our eyes on in second half

Our NBA.com Staff shares which storylines they have their eyes on between now and the end of the regular season before the second half of the schedule gets underway.

NBA.com Staff

Fantasy impact of Griffin signing with Nets

The Nets have signed six-time All-Star Blake Griffin and according to ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski, they plan to use him as a "small-ball centre option off the bench." What does that mean for his fantasy impact and the other bigs on Brooklyn's roster?

Kyle Irving

Allen Robinson's 'report' on Andre Drummond joining the Nets has a few holes

Allen Robinson, the next Adrian Wojnarowski?

Jordan Greer

Why Blake Griffin signed with the Nets

It's a simple, expected answer to the question.

Joe Rivera

Nets announce signing of Griffin

"We're fortunate to be able to add a player of Blake's caliber to our roster at this point in the season," said Nets general manager Sean Marks. "Blake is a versatile frontcourt player with a long track record of success in our league, and we're excited about the impact he'll make for us both on and off the court in Brooklyn."

NBA.com Staff

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.

Kyle Irving

Harden on Houston return: I wanted to 'give them a show'

James Harden played in Houston for the first time since his early-season trade to the Nets.

Tom Gatto

Sights and sounds from Harden's return to Houston

James Harden returned to Houston for the first time since being traded to Brooklyn, receiving some boos, but more cheers and a touching video tribute from the organisation.

Benyam Kidane

Highlights, top performers from Wednesday's action

There were 10 games to look forward to on an action-packed Wednesday in the NBA. Scroll below for all the final scores, stats and highlights from each game

NBA.com Staff

A letter to Harden from Rockets fans

After what was a turbulent and rumour-filled preseason and early part of the regular-season, NBA.com's Sidd Sinha pens a letter from the fans of the Rockets as former team superstar James Harden returns to Houston for the first time since being traded to the Nets.

Sidd Sinha

Fertitta: 'James Harden will always be a Rocket'

“James Harden will always be a Rocket,” Fertitta told the Houston Chronicle. When his jersey does go up at the Toyota Center, 'The Beard' will be the seventh player to have their jersey retired.

Yash Matange

Which current player could score 100?

On March 2, 1962, Hall of Fame centre Wilt Chamberlain set an NBA record that may never be broken, scoring 100 points in a game to lead the Philadelphia Warriors past the New York Knicks. 59 years later to the date, our NBA.com staff discusses which current player they think could potentially achieve Chamberlain's untouchable milestone.

NBA.com Staff

Scores & highlights from Monday's action

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

NBA.com Staff

Harden re-writes record books, leads Nets past Spurs

James Harden recorded the seventh triple-double of his Nets career in their 124-113 win over the Spurs in overtime.

Benyam Kidane

Doncic outduels Harden as Mavs blowout Nets

Led by their 22-year-old Slovenian sensation, the Mavericks record a 17-point win (115-98) over the Nets, who suited up in this one without Kyrie Irving and Kevin Durant.

Yash Matange

Scores & highlights from Saturday's action

Saturday'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.

Yash Matange

Durant (hamstring) out through All-Star break

The Brooklyn Nets announced that Kevin Durant will miss the team's final three games prior to the 2021 NBA All-Star Game and will be re-assessed following the break.

Gilbert McGregor

Scores, highlights from Thursday's action

The top three teams in the East are in action on Thursday night, while the LA Clippers are also on the schedule as they attempt to keep up with the Utah Jazz in the West.

NBA.com Staff

Scores, highlights from Tuesday's (ET) 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.

NBA.com Staff

James Harden is giving back to Houston

The former Rockets star still has love for his former city, providing food, water and more for families affected by the winter catastrophe in Texas.

Joe Rivera

Nets edge Clippers, extend win streak to 6

Paul George came alive in the fourth quarter, bringing his team back from 15 down to within four, but was forced to sit out late as the Nets, powered by their backcourt of James Harden and Kyrie Irving, continued their winning ways.

Yash Matange

Highlights & top performers from Sunday's action

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

NBA.com Staff

Kyrie Irving trolls Lakers, LeBron after missed free throw

James, shooting just 70.4 percent from the line this season, clanked one off the rim, much to the delight of Irving.

Jordan Greer

Harden leads Nets to statement win over Lakers

The Brooklyn Nets extend their win streak to five games, beating the Lakers 109-98, behind James Harden's franchise-record 11th-straight double-double of 23 points and 11 assists.

Benyam Kidane

Highlights & top performers from Thursday's action

Just three games around the Association on Thursday, with plenty of standout performances! Catch up on all the final scores, stats, news, and highlights from each game below.

NBA.com Staff

Why Kevin Durant, Anthony Davis are sitting out Nets vs. Lakers game

While Nets guards Kyrie Irving and James Harden and Lakers forward LeBron James are expected to play, Durant and Davis will not be available when the teams meet at the Staples Center in Los Angeles.

Jordan Greer

Report: KD set to miss game vs. Lakers

The Lakers game will be Durant's third straight game missed due to a right hamstring strain. The former league MVP has already missed 11 of the team's 30 games so far, including a couple of games due to the league's 'health and safety' protocols.

Yash Matange

Does offence or defence matter more in Nets title chase?

The Brooklyn Nets have one of the best offences in the NBA, but their defence leaves a lot to be desired. What will matter more in the long run, their offence or their defence?

Carlan Gay

Harden leads shorthanded Nets to huge comeback win over Suns

With Kyrie Irving and Kevin Durant not in uniform, the Nets used a big second-half rally including a game-sealing 20-11 run to snap the Phoenix Suns' seven game win streak and remain undefeated on their road trip.

Yash Matange

Catch up on the best of Tuesday's action

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

NBA.com Staff

Head-to-Head, Week 5: Breaking down each matchup

Welcome to Head-To-Head, a new fantasy game that is centred around how many points players score. Every Monday, five new matchups will be presented. All you have to do is pick which player you think will score more points in each matchup. What's on the line? Weekly and season-long prizes, including courtside tickets and a video call with an NBA All-Star.

Scott Rafferty

Irving looks right at home playing shooting guard

Irving shot 9-of-11 from the 3-point line on his way to a season-high 40 points, as he continues to embrace his new role as the Nets' shooting guard.

Benyam Kidane

Top stat lines and highlights from Monday's action

We had seven games on deck around the Association tonight, headlined by a showdown between the conference-leading Jazz and 76ers. Scroll below for the final scores, highlights and top fantasy performers.

Benyam Kidane

Durant (hamstring) to miss Nets next two games

The Nets Sunday announced that Durant would at least two games after suffering a left hamstring strain in a win over the Golden State Warriors.

Gilbert McGregor

Nets vs. Warriors takeaways: Changing of the guards for Brooklyn

Kyrie Irving says he and James Harden agreed to change things up in the backcourt.

Tom Gatto

Nets overpower Warriors in KD's return to Golden State

The Nets improve to 5-1 on the season when the trio of Kevin Durant, Kyrie Irving and James Harden take the floor after cruising to a 134-117 win at Chase Center.

Benyam Kidane

Running Diary from Saturday's action

There were five NBA games to look forward to on Saturday (ET), including Kevin Durant's return to Golden State. Scroll below for live updates, stats and highlights from each contest.

NBA.com Staff

What has and hasn't changed in second fan vote returns

Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James has overtaken Brooklyn Nets forward Kevin Durant as the leading vote-getter and a Toronto Raptor has entered the top 10 at their respective position.

Gilbert McGregor

Kyrie critical of Nets after loss to Pistons

After losing to the Detroit Pistons, the Nets now sit at 14-12 on the season.

Benyam Kidane

All-Star Moment: Jerami Grant's bet paying off

The 6'8" forward is having a breakout season this year, nearly doubling his average in every major stat category. In Tuesday night's game against the star-studded Nets, he led the Pistons to victory with his fifth 30-point game of this campaign.

Yash Matange

Running diary from Tuesday's action

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

NBA.com Staff

Power Rankings: Did Jazz take top spot?

The Jazz own the best record in the NBA after winning 15 of their last 16 games, but was it enough to take the top spot from the defending champion Lakers? Which teams made the biggest leap in this week's rankings and who is the new team that entered the top 10 for the first time this season?

Kyle Irving

Running diary from Saturday's action

There were 11 games of NBA action with plenty of must-see matchups headlined by the one in Dallas consisting of Luka Doncic and Stephen Curry.

NBA.com Staff

Nets' Kevin Durant to miss at least three games per NBA COVID-19 protocols

The earliest the Brooklyn forward can return is Feb. 13 against the Warriors in San Francisco.

Tom Gatto

Durant (safety protocols) out until Friday

These three games will be Durant's second multiple-game absence due to the NBA's coronavirus health and safety protocols this season.

Yash Matange

Running diary from Friday's action

The NBA season continues on Friday with nine games to look forward to. Follow along for live updates, stats and highlights from each contest.

NBA.com Staff

Siakam, Lowry come up big as Raptors defeat Nets

The All-Star duo combined for 63 points, 16 rebounds and 13 assists as the Raptors defeated the Nets by a final score of 123-117. For more on the game, some takeaways...

Scott Rafferty

Running diary from Toronto's win over Brooklyn

Kyle Lowry and Pascal Siakam dominated Toronto's win over Brooklyn. Whereas Lowry scored 30 points and dished out seven assists, Siakam recorded a 33-point, 11-rebound double-double.

Scott Rafferty

KD removed midgame under NBA safety protocol; star blasts 'wack' statement

KD was on the bench for the start of the game. He was cleared in the first quarter and then played 19 minutes before being ordered off the court.

Tom Gatto

Harden has been a different player with Nets

The Raptors face the new-look Nets on Friday at 7:30 p.m. ET. As if chasing around Brooklyn's Big Three isn't enough to be concerned about, the Raptors will have to game plan for a James Harden who has changed quite a bit since they last saw him.

Scott Rafferty

Takeaways from first All-Star fan vote returns

Brooklyn Nets forward Kevin Durant and Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James are among the leading vote-getters in the first fan vote returns.

Gilbert McGregor

DeRozan could return to All-Star stage in 2021

In what is a truly unique season, there are several former All-Stars like Steph Curry and Gordon Hayward who should find themselves selected to the big stage after missing out in recent years. We take you through the list of players making their way back amongst the game's elite.

Gilbert McGregor

James Harden has been a seamless fit in Brooklyn

The Beard put up 23 points, 14 assists, and 11 rebounds - his fourth triple-double in nine games with the Nets - as the Brooklyn 'Big 3' proved too much for the Clippers to handle.

Yash Matange

Running diary from Tuesday's action

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

NBA.com Staff

Waiver Wire Pickups: Who to add for Week 7

This week's waiver wire pickups highlight a couple veterans that are thriving in a new opportunity and a pair of rookies that are starting to get comfortable in the league. Take a look and see what players to add to give you a boost for the upcoming week.

Kyle Irving

Beal, Russ heroics help Wizards stun Nets

The Wizards' 149 points are the most points allowed in the NBA this season. The second-best tally in that category of 147 is also allowed by the Nets.

Yash Matange

Running Diary from Sunday's action

The NBA season continued with Sunday's six-game slate. Check below for final scores, stats and highlights from each contest as well as the best fantasy stat lines.

NBA.com Staff

Highlights from a busy 10-game Friday

The NBA season has reached the quarter pole continuing on Friday 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.

NBA.com Staff

Lakers' Anthony Davis believes Nets are 'favorites' in Eastern Conference following James Harden trade

The trio of Harden, Kevin Durant and Kyrie Irving gives Brooklyn more pure offensive firepower than any team in the league, including Los Angeles.

Jordan Greer

Optimal viewing plan for Friday's games

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

Scott Rafferty

Four make-or-break stats about Nets

The new-look Nets have been incredible offensively and porous defensively since adding James Harden to a loaded roster with Kevin Durant and Kyrie Irving. With so many questions about how these megastars will build chemistry, our NBA.com Staff takes stock of the league's most fascinating team with the help of four key stats.

NBA.com Staff

Running from Wednesday's action

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

NBA.com Staff

Optimal viewing plan for Wed.'s 12-game slate

Wednesday night is an action-packed exciting slate for NBA basketball fans and League Pass owners with 12 games. All but six teams take the floor as long win streaks go on the line, road trips continue, and most of all - superstars suit up in nearly every game on the schedule.

Yash Matange

NBA Soundsystem: Remembering Kobe Bryant

NBA.com's Carlan Gay and Scott Rafferty discuss the latest news and notes from around the NBA weekly on NBA Soundsystem live across the NBA Global platforms.

NBA.com Staff

Nets showcase defensive potential in win over Heat

The Nets sealed the game with a 15-0 run, sparked by their most-recent acquisition, James Harden. It was the first time in the Nets' Big 3 era that the team held their opponents to under 100 points.

Yash Matange

Running Diary from Monday's action

The NBA season continued on Monday with 10 games. Scroll below for the final scores, stats and highlights from each game.

NBA.com Staff

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?

Kyle Irving

Optimal viewing plan for 10-game slate

Monday night 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.

Yash Matange

Running Diary of Saturday's games

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

NBA.com Staff

KD and Kyrie lift Nets over Heat

A big fourth quarter from Kyrie Irving and steady offence from Kevin Durant helped the Brooklyn Nets survive a late scare for the win over Miami.

Kane Pitman

Sexton leads Cavs past Nets again

For the second time in three days, a Cavaliers squad led by a young Collin Sexton defeated the star-studded Brooklyn Nets in Cleveland.

Yash Matange

Running diary of Friday's action

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

NBA.com Staff

Kyrie Irving's 37-point return shows promising takeaways for Nets' Big 3 despite loss to Cavaliers

Not everything is terrible for the Nets, who finally have their three best players on the court together.

Dan Bernstein

Trae Young has perfect response to Steve Nash's complaint about signature foul-drawing move

Trae Young knows his foul-drawing technique drives opposing coaches and players crazy. He just doesn't care.

Jordan Greer

Collin Sexton beats Nets on his own in double OT

Sexton stole the show with a shooting performance that was hard to believe.

Dan Bernstein

Sexton steals the show as Cavs upset new-look Nets

Collin Sexton scored a career-high 42 points, 15 of which came in the second overtime period. Here are some thoughts on Sexton's epic performance, as well as how the Nets looked in Kyrie Irving, James Harden and Kevin Durant's first game as teammates.

Scott Rafferty

Running Diary from Wednesday's action

The NBA season continued on Wednesday with nine games. Scroll below for the final scores, news updates, stats and highlights from each game.

NBA.com Staff

Is Kyrie Irving playing tonight? Here's the latest news on Nets star's return

What is Brooklyn's plan with Irving? And why was he gone for an extended period?

Jordan Greer

NBA Soundsystem: How good are the Nets really?

NBA.com's Carlan Gay and Scott Rafferty discuss the latest news and notes from around the NBA weekly on NBA Soundsystem live across the NBA Global platforms.

NBA.com Staff

Can Harden, KD make clutch takeovers a habit?

For the second straight game, the Harden-Durant combo came up huge late, which proved to be key to the Nets' 125-123 win over Giannis Antetokounmpo and the Milwaukee Bucks.

Yash Matange

Running diary from NBA on MLK Day

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

NBA.com Staff

Waiver Wire Pickups: Who to add for Week 5

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

Kyle Irving

Impressions from Harden's historic Nets debut

There was no shortage of highlights plays and record-breaking numbers from The Beard's debut with the Nets but here's a look at a few early thoughts as Brooklyn registered a 122-115 home win over Orlando.

Yash Matange

Running diary from Saturday's action

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

NBA.com Staff

Harden reflects on first game with Nets

James Harden reflected on his debut for the Nets, who outlasted the Magic on Saturday.

Stats Perform News

Harden to make Nets debut vs. Magic

With the four-team megadeal now complete, one-time MVP James Harden will make his Brooklyn Nets debut against the Orlando Magic on Saturday.

Kyle Irving

Examining Harden's fascinating fit on Nets

ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski broke the news that James Harden has been traded to the Nets for a package involving Caris LeVert and Jarrett Allen. Harden will join forces with Irving and Durant in Brooklyn, forming one of the most talented Big Threes in NBA history. But is it too much of a good thing?

Scott Rafferty

True or False: Brooklyn is now NBA's best team

The Nets have acquired James Harden in a multi-team trade. Harden, Kyrie Irving and Kevin Durant have the potential to be one of the best trios we've ever seen, but is it enough to vault the Nets to the top of the league?

NBA.com Staff

Takeaways from Harden's introductory press conference with Nets

Harden spoke with reporters about the need for the Nets' superstars to sacrifice in order to be successful.

Jordan Greer

Why is Kyrie Irving not playing? Latest updates as Nets star keeps missing games

What's going on with Irving? Here's what we know (and don't know) about his mysterious absence.

Jordan Greer

An early check-in on the MVP race

The season is still young but it's never too early to check in on the MVP race. From LeBron James, Joel Embiid and Nikola Jokic to Luka Doncic, Paul George and Damian Lillard, here are the players who have put themselves on notice.

Scott Rafferty

Shaquille O'Neal, Charles Barkley weigh in on James Harden trade: 'If he doesn't win this year, it's a bust'

O'Neal called out Harden for saying he had done everything he could in Houston, noting Harden's influence on personnel matters and failure to rise to the occasion in big games.

Jordan Greer

James Harden trade rumors: Ben Simmons was on table, but Rockets wanted 'nothing to do' with Kyrie Irving

Simmons will stay in Philadelphia after Harden was sent to Brooklyn as part of a blockbuster four-team deal.

Jordan Greer

Handing out grades for the blockbuster James Harden trade

What does this deal mean for the Cavaliers, Nets, Pacers and Rockets? Here is a breakdown of blockbuster trade.

Jordan Greer

James Harden trade details: Nets reportedly acquire Rockets star

The Nets have added Harden to their star-studded ranks in a trade that involved seven players and several draft picks moving between the Rockets, Cavaliers and Pacers.

Jordan Greer

GM confident Harden will fit with KD, Kyrie on Nets

Kevin Durant, James Harden and Kyrie Irving will be working toward a "common goal" with the Nets, the team's GM insists.

Stats Perform News

Analyzing fantasy impact of Harden megadeal

The Rockets trading James Harden to the Nets sent shockwaves around the league, but the one-time MVP wasn't the only player included in the deal. With Victor Oladipo, Caris LeVert and Jarrett Allen now in new places, what is the fantasy basketball fallout of the megatrade?

Kyle Irving

Nets land Harden from Rockets

The Houston Rockets have agreed to trade Harden to the Nets. The trade is a part of a four-team deal that will also include the Cleveland Cavaliers and Indiana Pacers.

Gilbert McGregor

NBA players stunned by Harden trade

NBA players took to Twitter following the blockbuster James Harden trade to Brooklyn. Does this make them the best team in the NBA?

Benyam Kidane

How Harden is set to fit at Nets

We look at how James Harden is suited and what he is set to bring to the Brooklyn Nets, using Stats Perform data.

Stats Perform News

Durant: Playing with Harden was fun

Ahead of James Harden's expected move to the Nets, Kevin Durant discussed his former teammate.

Stats Perform News

NBA players react to James Harden's blockbuster trade to Nets: 'Spicy'

Just another day in the Association.

Joe Rivera

Running diary from Wednesday's action

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

NBA.com Staff

Kyrie Irving spotted at virtual event for NYC district attorney candidate ahead of Nets-Nuggets game

Irving was seen at the virtual event along with former New York gubernatorial candidate and "Sex and the City" actress Cynthia Nixon.

Jordan Greer

10 overreactions to the start of the season

We're only 10ish games into the season but that doesn't mean it's too soon to make some bold statements. Based on performances that have been both impressive and underwhelming, here are our overreactions to what's going on around the NBA.

Kyle Irving

The ups and downs of RJ Barrett

RJ Barrett came into the NBA billed as the league's next great Canadian. There's been flashes of brilliance and causes for concern so far in his NBA career, but have we seen enough to say whether or not he'll reach his full potential? The answer may surprise you.

Carlan Gay

Trade destinations for Harden

According to reports, Harden is hoping to be traded to a contender while the Rockets are looking for a young franchise cornerstone, first-round draft picks and/or talented players on rookie contracts in return. Which teams check all of those boxes?

Scott Rafferty

Who says no? Debating Harden trade packages

NBA.com's Scott Rafferty presents six different trade packages for James Harden to Kyle Irving and Carlan Gay to get their opinion on whether or not it makes sense for both sides.

Scott Rafferty

Clutch KD outduels Jokic, rises on all-time scoring list

Nearly recording his first triple-double of the season, Durant passed over three NBA legends on the all-time scoring list as he sparked the Nets to an 18-point comeback victory including a huge 29-4 run in the third quarter.

Yash Matange

Running diary from Tuesday's action

With six games of NBA action on Tuesday, 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.

NBA.com Staff

Nets GM releases statement on Kyrie Irving

"Kyrie remains away from the team due to personal reasons. A date of his return has yet to be finalized. In the meantime, we will continue to stay focused on our organizational goals."

Official Release

NBA to investigate video of Kyrie Irving partying maskless; Irving will not return to Nets lineup this week, per report

There's no timetable on Irving's return to the team.

Joe Rivera

Irving's Nets absence continues

Kyrie Irving has been sidelined because of personal reasons and his absence will continue for Tuesday's clash with the Denver Nuggets.

Stats Perform News

Celtics, Suns climbing the rankings

Just three weeks into the NBA season, there has already been a ton of movement in our weekly NBA Power Rankings. Teams like the Celtics and Suns have made their way into the top five while both the Warriors and Mavericks re-enter the top 10. Take a look and see where your favourite team landed this week!

Kyle Irving

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

Benyam Kidane

Running diary from Sunday's action

Sunday'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 night!

NBA.com Staff

Friday's highlights

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

NBA.com Staff

Running diary from Thursday's action

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

NBA.com Staff

Irving to miss trip to Memphis due to 'personal reasons'

Irving missed Thursday's 122-109 win over the Philadelphia 76ers at Barclays Center, with no timeline for his return as yet.

Benyam Kidane

Nets' Kyrie Irving to miss second game because of personal reasons, reports say

Brooklyn reportedly will be without its point guard for a both ends of a back-to-back.

Tom Gatto

Nets flex depth in win over Sixers

Down Kyrie Irving and Kevin Durant, the Nets enjoyed the performances of five double-figure scorers. Led by 28 points from Joe Harris, Brooklyn again showed that it has the depth of a serious title contender.

Gilbert McGregor

Dr. J's indelible impact on the Nets and Sixers

Arguably the most iconic figure in the history of each franchise, Erving is also one of the most influential figures in the history of the sport. The thread that connects Erving with the Nets and Sixers had a hand in altering the course of the history of the NBA.

Gilbert McGregor

Stat Just Happened: Is the Nets defence for real?

The Brooklyn Nets will host the Philadelphia 76ers in this week's Bell Game of the Week. The Nets defence will be tested by one of the best teams in the Eastern Conference, but have they already proven they're up to the challenge?

Carlan Gay

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?

NBA.com Staff

Running Diary from Tuesday's action

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

NBA.com Staff

Irving dazzles in blowout win over Jazz

Irving scored 18 of his 29 points in the first quarter as he powered the Nets to a much-needed win over the Jazz after dropping four of their past five games.

Benyam Kidane

Why is Kevin Durant out? Nets star to miss four games due to COVID-19 quarantine

Nets star Kevin Durant may be unavailable for Brooklyn's next four games, according to reports.

Stats Perform News

KD set to miss games due to 'health and safety protocols'

The team announced Durant's unavailability for Tuesday's home game against the Utah Jazz but as per reports, he is set to miss the three more games after being placed under the 'health and safety protocols'.

Yash Matange

After win in Brooklyn, have Wiz turned the corner?

The Wizards escape Brooklyn with a 123-122 win to improve to 2-5 for the season. Have the team turned the corner with this win or did they catch the slumping Nets, who have now lost four of their last five, at the right time?

Yash Matange

Running diary from Sunday's eight games

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

NBA.com Staff

Durant, Westbrook begin new chapter of rivalry

The intensity level might not reach that of the first meeting between OKC and Golden State in 2016 but when Durant's Brooklyn Nets host Westbrook and the Washington Wizards for the first time this season, two of the game's fiercest competitors won't disappoint. As they embark on a new chapter, take a look back at their history of going head-to-head.

Gilbert McGregor

Highlights from Friday's star studded lineup

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

NBA.com Staff

Optimal viewing plan for New Year's Day

To celebrate the end of 2020 and the start of 2021, there are 10 NBA games to look forward to on New Year's Day. Here's the full schedule accompanied by the biggest storylines and the optimal viewing plan to get you ready for the action.

Scott Rafferty

How much early impact are Westbrook, KD, others having on new teams?

Russell Westbrook, Christian Wood and Kevin Durant are all playing with new teams in 2020-21. Stats Perform News looks at the early impact they have had.

Stats Perform News

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.

Gilbert McGregor

Running diary from Wednesday's games

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

NBA.com Staff

Ja Morant injury update: Grizzlies star wheeled off court after bad landing

The reigning Rookie of the Year was off to a great start to the 2020-21 season.

Dan Bernstein

Running diary from Monday's exciting action

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

NBA.com Staff

Why Kevin Durant, Kyrie Irving are sitting out Nets vs. Grizzlies game

Kevin Durant and Kyrie Irving are sitting out the Nets' game Monday night against the Grizzlies for what's been deemed "injury recovery."

Billy Heyen

Report: Nets' Dinwiddie out for season with torn ACL

Dinwiddie, 27, reportedly suffered the injury just three games into the Nets' season. He is expected to make a full recovery ahead of the 2021-22 NBA season.

Gilbert McGregor

Power Rankings: Did the Nets pass the Lakers?

One week into the 2020-21 NBA season and we've already seen plenty of movement in our weekly Power Rankings. With a couple surprise undefeated and winless teams and a dominant showing from top dogs like the Nets and Clippers, this week's rankings already look completely different than the week prior.

Kyle Irving

KD becomes 9th fastest to 23k points

The former NBA Kia MVP is back at climbing his way up the league's all-time scoring list.

NBA.com Staff

Scores & highlights from Sunday's 10-game slate

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

NBA.com Staff

Hayward shines in Hornets' upset win vs. Nets

Six Hornets scored in double digits, led by veteran Gordon Hayward, as they registered their first win of the season by defeating the Brooklyn Nets 106-104.

Yash Matange

Biggest takeaways from NBA Christmas Day games

What did we really learn about the NBA teams that played on Christmas Day? Let's dive into each game.

Jordan Greer

Best of new uniforms, sneakers on Christmas Day

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

NBA.com Staff

KD and Kyrie dominate Celtics

The Kevin Durant-Kyrie Irving pairing continued it's hot start on Christmas Day, as the Brooklyn Nets ran away from the Boston Celtics in the second half on the back of their two superstars.

Kane Pitman

Recapping the Christmas Day action

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

NBA.com Staff

Kemba Walker's Yankees hat restarts ridiculous debate in Boston

Walker isn't going to stop representing his hometown, and Celtics fans aren't going to stop bickering over it.

Dan Bernstein

NBA Christmas schedule 2020: What basketball games are on today?

The NBA's annual Christmas Day tradition continues with a full slate of five games, including a primetime Western Conference matchup between the Mavericks and Lakers.

Jordan Greer

Is Jayson Tatum 6-8 or 6-10? Explaining Brad Stevens' Heightgate with Celtics

Jayson Tatum didn't grow to 6-10 like Brad Stevens said in jest over the summer. The Celtics' young star is still plenty difficult to stop at his current 6-8 height.

Billy Heyen

What channel is Nets vs. Celtics on today? Time, TV schedule for 2020 NBA Christmas game

Here is everything you need to know to watch Nets vs. Celtics, including the tipoff time and TV channel for the Christmas Day game.

Thomas Schlarp

Santa's NBA Naughty and Nice list

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

Kyle Irving

One matchup to watch in each Christmas Day game

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

Scott Rafferty

Irving's return to Boston brings new energy

It had been over a year since Kyrie Irving's departure from the Celtics when the Nets traveled to Boston for a preseason contest. It was Irving's first time back in the city he left behind, where the fan base has yet to forget how their partnership with the All-Star guard turned out. With no fans in the stands to jeer his return to the TD Garden, Irving had a peaceful pregame ritual attempting to overturn any remaining bad energy in the arena. When these teams meet in Boston again on Christmas Day, appreciate that new energy as a sign of what was best for the future for both Irving and the Celtics.

Kyle Irving

Tatum learning from KD is the next step

Jayson Tatum told reporters in the offseason that he studied Kevin Durant when he was with the Golden State Warriors to learn how to become a better off-ball scorer. That's a scary sign for the rest of the league. Here's why.

Scott Rafferty

Canadians take centre stage on Christmas

At least one Canadian will be present in each of the five Christmas Day games this year. In total, there will be eight Canadians across seven different teams taking the floor. From Toronto's Nickeil Alexander-Walker to Kitchener's Jamal Murray, find a rundown of 2020 Christmas Day CanCon in the NBA.

Gilbert McGregor

Durant 'scary' good for Nets

Kevin Durant earned praise following his impressive bow for the Brooklyn Nets on Tuesday.

Stats Perform News

'NBA on TNT' crew can't stop laughing at awkward Kevin Durant-Charles Barkley exchange

The NBA's Opening Night matchup between the Warriors and Nets didn't provide much entertainment, but Kevin Durant's postgame interview sure did.

Jordan Greer

Warriors vs. Nets score, results: Irving and Durant dominate, Brooklyn shows depth in season opener

Sporting News tracked live scoring updates and highlights from Warriors vs. Nets on Tuesday. Follow for complete results from the NBA's Opening Night to the 2020-21 season.

Jacob Hancock

KD and Kyrie look like scary duo in opening night win

In just three quarters of action, Durant (22) and Irving (26) combined to score 48 points on 17-for-32 shooting as Brooklyn cruised to a 26-point victory over Golden State.

Gilbert McGregor

Sights and sounds from opening night

No fans, masked coaches, championship rings and yet-to-be-revealed banners. Opening night of the 2020-21 NBA season was one like no other. Below, find some of the best visuals from a unique night.

Gilbert McGregor

Live updates from Opening Night

The 2020-21 NBA season opened up with quite the doubleheader. Plenty of numbers and highlights to catch up on and we got you covered with it all.

NBA.com Staff

What happened to Kevin Durant? Fresh start with Nets arrives 18 months after torn Achilles

Kevin Durant missed more than 18 months after a torn Achilles tendon in the 2019 NBA Finals. In that time, he left the Warriors for the Nets. Now, he's back to team with Kyrie Irving and chase a third NBA championship.

Billy Heyen

What channel is Warriors vs. Nets on tonight? Time, TV schedule for NBA Opening Night game

Are you ready for some hoops? Here is everything you need to know about how to watch Warriors vs. Nets on the NBA's Opening Night.

Jordan Greer

Why did Kevin Durant leave Warriors for Nets?

Despite his immense success with Golden State, Durant's decision to leave the Warriors for the Nets in 2019 didn't come as a surprise.

Jordan Greer

NBA Soundsystem: Who will win the West?

NBA.com's Carlan Gay and Scott Rafferty break down the latest news and notes around the league on NBA Soundsystem live!

NBA.com Staff

KD could re-open best player discussion

Kevin Durant will play a meaningful basketball for the first time in 18 months on Tuesday. Prior to the ACL injury that kept him out for the entirety of the 2019-20 season, Durant was coming for the crown as best player in the world. Will his return re-open that debate?

Carlan Gay

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?

Scott Rafferty

Who enters the season in the top-10?

The 2020-21 NBA season is upon us! After a whirlwind of an offseason that saw the draft, free agency, training camp and preseason go by in the blink of an eye, it's time for NBA basketball again. Which teams have best positioned themselves to make a run at a title? Which teams regressed since we last saw them take the floor? Check out our NBA Power Rankings heading into the new season.

Kyle Irving

Celebrate first-ever NBA Jersey Day

The NBA is encouraging fans around the world to show their excitement for the new season by sporting their favourite NBA jersey.

NBA.com Staff

Players we can't wait to watch this season

The 2020-21 NBA season is right around the corner, which means there are plenty of players getting ready to take on new roles within their teams or on new teams, players returning from injuries and players looking to take the next step forward in their career. Our NBA.com staff discusses which players they're most excited to watch this upcoming season.

NBA.com Staff

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