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Rookie Ladder: Who took the top spot from injured Ball?

Welcome back to our 2020-21 NBA Rookie Ladder! Every other Friday, we will provide you with updated rankings to track which first-year players are leading the Rookie of the Year race. LaMelo Ball's injury has paved the way for a different first-year player to take the top rank since the first week of this ladder, but who claimed that spot? Also, a new rookie enters the top five for their first time this season.

Kyle Irving

Wednesday's recap

Kevin Durant made a perfect return, the Knicks lost another heartbreaker and the Suns and Jazz played out a classic. Catch up on a busy night around the association with the scores, news and highlights!

NBA.com Staff

OTD: Parish becomes all-time leader in games played

Parish, while playing for the Charlotte Hornets in 1996, surpassed Kareem Abdul-Jabbar's tally of 1,560 games.

Yash Matange

Hayward out at least four weeks with injury

In his first season with the Hornets, Gordon Hayward is averaging 19.6 points, 5.9 rebounds, 4.1 assists and 1.2 steals per game. The Hornets (25-23) currently have the Eastern Conference's fourth-best record.

Scott Rafferty

Hayward exits with foot sprain in Hornets win

Already without LaMelo Ball, the Hornets suffered another injury blow, with Gordon Hayward exiting the game against Indiana with a foot sprain.

Kane Pitman

Friday's highlights and top performers

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

Kane Pitman

Thursay's highlights & top performers

With the play-in tournament just over a month away, the race for playoff seeding is heating up. A seven game slate on Thursday saw a number of those teams jostling for positions meet in an exciting night of hoops around the NBA.

NBA.com Staff

Why Kevin Durant, James Harden are sitting out Nets vs. Hornets game

Nets star Kyrie Irving will be available Thursday, but he won't be joined by the other members of Brooklyn's "Big Three."

Jordan Greer

How the Hornets became must-see TV

When you're trying to decide what teams to watch on any given night, what are some of the deciding factors? As the combination of close games, intriguing players and a captivating narrative make for a must-watch product, look no further than the Hornets. With LaMelo Ball, Terry Rozier, Gordon Hayward and company, Charlotte has quickly become the League Pass darling of the 2020-21 NBA season.

Kyle Irving

Tuesday's recap

Only four games on Tuesday but no shortage of action as a dunk of the year contender was produced along with a big upset and a contender out West finding their groove.

NBA.com Staff

Highlights & top performers from Sunday's action

Kyle Kuzma, Devin Booker, CJ McCollum and Aron Gordon impressed on Sunday's four-game slate! Catch up on all the final scores, stats and highlights from each game below.

NBA.com Staff

OT thriller: Suns survive late flurry from Hornets

The Suns were in the driver's seat of this contest, leading by 12 points with just over five minutes to play in the game, looking like they were going to cruise to a win. The Hornets came charging back with a 14-2 run led by Devonte' Graham to send the game into overtime, but Devin Booker and Phoenix would hold on to close things out.

Kyle Irving

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

Trade destinations for Drummond

According to reports, the Cavaliers are looking to move Andre Drummond ahead of this season's trade deadline on March 25. Though there has been some chatter of him possibly being bought out, there are a few teams that make sense for the two-time All-Star as a potential trade destination.

Scott Rafferty

Highlights & top performers from Wednesday's action

We had 11 games on deck and 22 teams in action on a busy night in the NBA. We've got you covered below with final scores, news, stats and highlights, as well as the top fantasy performers from the games.

NBA.com Staff

Nova Scotia native scores first NBA basket

Nate Darling made his NBA debut on March 13 against the Raptors, becoming the first Nova Scotian to play in an NBA regular season game.

Scott Rafferty

LaMelo Ball injury timeline, return date, latest updates

Here's everything we know about LaMelo Ball's injury and the latest news on when he may return to the court.

Tom Gatto

Ball (wrist) re-evaluated in four weeks

Hornets star guard LaMelo Ball suffered a fractured wrist in Saturday's loss to the Clippers, putting the remainder of his rookie season in jeopardy. Following surgery on his wrist injury, the team announced the Rookie of the Year front-runner may not be out for the season, after all, and is set to be re-evaluated in four weeks.

Kyle Irving

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

Highlights & top performers from Monday's action

There was no shortage of standout performances on a busy Monday in the NBA. Catch up on all the scores, news, stats, highlights and top fantasy performers from each game.

NBA.com Staff

Ball out for 'rest of season' with injury

In 41 games of the 2020-21 season, 21 of which he started, the 19-year-old averaged 15.9 points, 6.1 assists, 5.9 rebounds, and 1.6 steals on 45.1% shooting from the field, and 37.5% from beyond the arc.

Yash Matange

Highlights and top performers from Saturday's action

Saturday's five-game slate served up plenty of impressive performances around the NBA. Catch up on all the scores, stats and highlights from tonight's action, right here!

NBA.com Staff

What's one deal you'd like to see?

The trade deadline for the 2020-21 NBA season falls at 3:00 p.m. ET on Thursday, March 25. In the spirit of trade season, our NBA.com Staff proposes what they would like to see happen at this year's deadline.

NBA.com Staff

Is Edwards challenging Ball for ROY?

Welcome back to our 2020-21 NBA Rookie Ladder! Every other Friday, we will provide you with updated rankings to track which first-year players are leading the Rookie of the Year race. Is Anthony Edwards catching up to LaMelo Ball for the top spot? Where did first-year players end up following a top five shuffling?

Kyle Irving

LBJ and LaMelo put on a show

Intentional or not, LeBron James sent a message to one of the league's rising stars, as the Los Angeles Lakers handled LaMelo Ball and the Charlotte Hornets at Staples Center.

Kane Pitman

Highlights & top performers from Thursday

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

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

Highlights & top performers from Monday's action

The NBA season continued Monday, with an action-packed seven-game slate. Scroll down to catch up on all the final scores, stats and highlights from each game.

NBA.com Staff

#NBATopShotThis: LaMelo's absurd 3-pointer

The highlight-reel plays keep coming from LaMelo Ball, with this smooth 3-pointer, earning our NBA Top Shot moment of the night.

Benyam Kidane

Raptors fall to Hornets, drop fourth straight

Charlotte came out of the gates firing on all cylinders, falling just one shy of an NBA record with 16 first-half 3-pointers, forcing Toronto to play from behind all night. It was ultimately too much to overcome for the Raptors, who have not won since missing three starters due to the league's health and safety protocols.

Gilbert McGregor

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

Running Diary: Hornets cruise to wire-to-wire win over Raptors

The Hornets used a hot-shooting first half to get up big on the Raptors and never looked back, earning a wire-to-wire victory to hand Toronto its fourth-straight loss.

Gilbert McGregor

Preview: Raptors look to bounce back vs. Hornets

The Raptors lost on a buzzer-beater in their first game back following the All-Star break while the Hornets closed out their first game back with a game-sealing floater from Terry Rozier. As two teams jockeying for position in the Eastern Conference playoff picture, this game could have heavy implications at a later date.

Kyle Irving

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

NBA.com's updated award picks at halfway point

Before the start of the 2020-21 season, our NBA.com Staff made their predictions for each end-of-season award, from MVP and DPOY to MIP and COY. With half of the season now in the books, which ones are we sticking with and which ones are we changing?

NBA.com Staff

The One Year Away All-Stars

A number of players were left just short of achieving that first-time All-Star status this season. From playoff heroes like Fred VanVleet and Jamal Murray to emerging young talents like LaMelo Ball and Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, there's no shortage of names sitting on the fringe. We examine all the players who are poised to make that jump to All-Star status next season.

Kyle Irving

Hits and Misses: Predictions on 2020 rookie class

With the All-Star break upon us, the 2020 rookie class has had half of a season to get accommodated to the next level. Looking back at some of his predictions before the 2020 NBA Draft, it's time to rehash where NBA.com's Kyle Irving was right and where he was wrong in assessing this crop of first-year players.

Kyle Irving

NBA.com's updated award picks at halfway point

Before the start of the 2020-21 season, our NBA.com Staff made their predictions for each end-of-season award, from MVP and DPOY to MIP and COY. With half of the season now in the books, which ones are we sticking with and which ones are we changing?

NBA.com Staff

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

Head-to-Head, Week 7: 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.

Kyle Irving

Carmelo Anthony approves of LaMelo Ball taking 'Melo' nickname, 3-point celebration

After the Trail Blazers' 123-111 win over the Hornets on Monday night, Anthony ended the strange conversation about his status as the true "Melo" of the NBA.

Jordan Greer

Melo and Melo duel as Blazers snap losing streak

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.

Yash Matange

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

Twitter is waiting for Kings to fire Luke Walton after team blows late lead vs. Hornets

Sacramento is 1-10 in its last 11 games and is now coming off a stunning collapse at home against Charlotte.

Tom Gatto

Hornets' 'Miracle after Midnight' Pt. 2 in Sacramento

Multiple young guys came up clutch late in the fourth quarter, as the Hornets came back from eight down in the final 53 seconds to provide a sequel to the franchise's 'Miracle After Midnight' game in 2016.

Yash Matange

Hield becomes fastest to 1,000 3-pointers

With his seventh triple of the night, Hield notched his 1,000th career 3-pointer in just his 350th game.

Benyam Kidane

Who should be in the Dunk Contest?

The Slam Dunk Contest will take place at halftime of the 2021 NBA All-Star Game on March 7, 2021. As the Dunk Contest is usually the highlight of a typical All-Star Saturday Night, our NBA.com Staff weighs in on who they'd like to see compete for the crown this year.

NBA.com Staff

Green's career night leads Warriors past Hornets

Draymond Green and the Warriors avenged a loss to the Charlotte Hornets last week in a career-night for the Golden State veteran.

Kane Pitman

Friday'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.

NBA.com Staff

A deep dive into LaMelo's shooting

LaMelo Ball's jump shot was seen as a weakness coming into the NBA, and yet he's made 35.0 percent of his 3-point attempts with more than half of his rookie season in the books. What's been the key to his success as a shooter and can he continue to light it up from the perimeter? NBA.com's Scott Rafferty takes a closer look.

Scott Rafferty

LaMelo shines in 4th Q takeover vs. Suns

Ball scored 16 of his 20 points in the second half, including a string of clutch plays down the stretch to lead the Hornets to a 124-121 win over the Phoenix Suns.

Benyam Kidane

Scores, highlights from Wednesday's (ET) action

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

NBA.com Staff

Head-to-Head, Week 6: 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.

Kyle Irving

Jazz flip the switch with record 3-point performance

The Jazz set a new franchise record for 3-pointers for the third time this season, knocking down 28 in their 132-110 win over the Hornets.

Benyam Kidane

Highlights & top performers from Monday's (ET) action

We had plenty of stars in action on Monday's six-game slate. Scroll below for the final scores, stats, news, highlights and top fantasy performers from each game.

NBA.com Staff

Highlights & top performers from Sat's (ET) action

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

NBA.com Staff

Hornets stun Warriors after Draymond Green's late ejection; Steve Kerr says forward 'crossed the line'

The Golden State forward was tossed for arguing a key timeout call by officials late in the game.

Tom Gatto

LaMelo has found the perfect home in Charlotte

Ball could well have ended up in a Warriors uniform on draft night, but so far, things couldn't be working out better in Charlotte. The 19-year-old leads all rookies in points, rebounds, assists and steals per game, building an early case for Rookie of the Year.

Benyam Kidane

Rookie Ladder: No. 1 pick Edwards is climbing

Welcome back to our 2020-21 NBA Rookie Ladder! Every other Friday, we will provide you with updated rankings to track which first-year players are leading the Rookie of the Year race. Who is the new rookie that entered the top five? How high did No. 1 overall pick Anthony Edwards climb up the ladder? The latest ladder may surprise you.

Kyle Irving

NBA postpones upcoming games for Spurs and Hornets

The games are being postponed due to four Spurs players testing positive and additional contact tracing for players on both San Antonio’s and Charlotte’s rosters, and in order to ensure the health and safety of players on both teams.

Official Release

Running diary of Sunday's (ET) action

Feel the love with a full 10-game slate of NBA action on Sunday (ET), as some of the league's hottest teams and biggest names were in action. Scroll below for the final scores, highlights and the best fantasy performers.

NBA.com Staff

Optimal viewing plan for Sunday's action

Sunday'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.

Yash Matange

Running diary from Friday's 11-game slate

Friday'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.

NBA.com Staff

Optimal viewing plan for Friday's action

Get ready for the weekend with an 11-game slate on Friday. Here's the full schedule, biggest storylines and optimal viewing plan to get you ready for the star-studded action.

Scott Rafferty

Head-to-Head, Week 4: Breaking down each matchup

Welcome to Head-To-Head, a new fantasy game that is centered 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.

Kyle Irving

How Ball starting, Rose trade affects Raptors playoff picture

The Raptors hold the No. 8 seed in the Eastern Conference with an 11-13 record but things are changing with the teams around them that are also fighting for playoff spots. LaMelo Ball has been awesome as a starter for the Hornets, De'Andre Hunter will miss significant time for the Hawks and the Knicks have traded for former MVP Derrick Rose. How do those things affect the Eastern Conference playoff picture?

Kyle Irving

Ball making starting role his own in Charlotte

Ball's play and impact on the team - backed by his numbers - in his fifth straight start after 20 games of coming off the bench is proving that the team's decision to include him in the starting lineup was right. His game against the Rockets put him alongside some of the NBA's greats like Stephen Curry, Jason Kidd, LeBron James, and Luka Doncic.

Yash Matange

Running diary from Monday's action

LeBron James' overtime heroics led the Lakers to victory, headlining a busy eight-game slate on Monday. Catch up on all the night's scores, news, stats and highlights below.

NBA.com Staff

Running diary from Sunday's action

It was 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 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

Did any rookie take the top spot from Ball?

Welcome back to our 2020-21 NBA Rookie Ladder! Every other Friday, we will provide you with updated rankings to track which first-year players are leading the Rookie of the Year race. Did any rookie challenge LaMelo Ball for the top spot? Who are the new rookies making their first appearance on the ladder?

Kyle Irving

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

Running diary from Wednesday's action

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

Running Diary from Monday's action

The NBA opened the month of February with a full 10-game slate. We've got you covered below with all the final scores, stats and highlights from each contest as well as the best fantasy stat lines.

NBA.com Staff

Optimal viewing plan for Monday's games

The new week begins with a star-studded 10-game slate. Here's the full schedule, biggest storylines and optimal viewing plan to get you ready for Monday's action.

Yash Matange

Running Diary from Saturday's action

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

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

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

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 from Sunday's action

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

NBA.com Staff

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

Rookie Ladder: Did LaMelo take the top spot?

Welcome back to our 2020-21 NBA Rookie Ladder! Every other Friday, we will provide you with updated rankings to track which first-year players are leading the Rookie of the Year race. After previously coming in at No. 2, did LaMelo Ball take over the top spot? Which rookies fell out of the top-five and which rookies jumped into the top-five?

Kyle Irving

Updated NBA award predictions

Now that we're exactly one month into the season, it's time to check in on our NBA.com Staff's end-of-season award predictions. Which ones are they sticking by and which ones are they changing?

NBA.com Staff

NBA postpones Wednesday's Wizards-Hornets game

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

Official Release

Lowry comes up clutch, Raptors hold on to beat Hornets

After Kyle Lowry knocked down a clutch jumper to take a late lead, the Raptors nearly let another one slip away before holding on to defeat the Hornets. The win gives Toronto consecutive victories for the first time this season.

Kyle Irving

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

Three things to watch in Raptors-Hornets rematch

The Raptors take on the Hornets for the second time this season. The first matchup came down to the wire, with the Raptors walking away with a 111-108 victory. Can Toronto make it two in a row against Charlotte?

Scott Rafferty

Siakam's season so far in four stats

Toronto's victory over Charlotte marked Pascal Siakam's 10th game of the 2020-21 NBA season. He got off to a rocky start but has looked more like his All-Star self in the last five games. To make sense of it all, here are four stats that shine a light on the good and the bad from Siakam.

Scott Rafferty

VanVleet speaks glowingly of Boucher

"If you were creating a player, I don't think it would come out looking like Chris in any shape or form," VanVleet said of Boucher. "But I would take him on my team any day if I needed to win a ball game."

Scott Rafferty

Boucher saves the day as Raptors survive Hornets rally

Boucher finished with a game-high 25 points and accounted for 75% of the Raptors' offence in the fourth quarter as they earned their third win of the season by surviving a late rally from the Hornets.

Gilbert McGregor

Running diary from Thursday's action

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

NBA.com Staff

Running diary: Raptors hold off late Hornets push

Chris Boucher led the way for the Raptors in their victory over the Hornets with 25 points and 10 rebounds off the bench. It marks Boucher's fifth 20-point game of the season and third double-double.

Gilbert McGregor

LaMelo Ball showing his class

LaMelo Ball had a forgettable Hornets debut, but has shown his class since then.

Stats Perform News

Preview: Raptors welcome the 'LaMelo show' to Tampa

The Raptors took some positives away from their four-game road trip, can they now turn those into wins?

Carlan Gay

Breaking down five jaw-dropping LaMelo assists

Ahead of Thursday's Bell Game of the Week between the Charlotte Hornets and Toronto Raptors, one member of our NBA.com Staff watched all of LaMelo Ball's assists to this point of his rookie season. Here are the five that stood out the most.

Scott Rafferty

Doncic gives Mavs plenty of reasons to celebrate

In a wire-to-wire 104-93 road win in Charlotte, Doncic balled out, but his spectacular performance wasn't the only reason for Mavericks fans to cheer.

Yash Matange

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

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

Hornets defence key to win streak

Gordon Hayward poured in 34 points to lead the Charlotte Hornets to a 109-88 win over the New York Knicks — their fourth win in a row.

Benyam Kidane

Running diary from Monday's action

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

NBA.com Staff

Waiver Wire Pickups: Who to add for Week 4

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

Kyle Irving

LaMelo a 'rare' talent, Hornets coach says

James Borrego also called Ball a "special player" after the Hornets rookie became the youngest person to post a triple-double in NBA history.

Stats Perform News

Running diary from Saturday's action

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

NBA.com Staff

Ball makes NBA history with 1st career triple-double

En route to his first career triple-double - 22 points, 12 rebounds, and 11 assists - in the Hornets' 113-105 win over the Atlanta Hawks, rookie LaMelo Ball, at 19 years and 140 days, became the youngest-ever to record a triple-double.

Yash Matange

LaMelo tops Lonzo in battle of Ball brothers

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

Kane Pitman

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

Rookie Ladder: Who is leading ROY race?

Welcome to our 2020-21 NBA Rookie Ladder! Every other Friday, we will provide you with updated rankings to track which first-year players are leading the Rookie of the Year race. Did LaMelo Ball take the top spot? Did No. 1 pick Anthony Edwards crack the top five? Who is the surprise rookie rising up the ladder?

Kyle Irving

Lonzo excited to face LaMelo

Brothers Lonzo Ball and LaMelo Ball will meet in the NBA for the first time on Friday when the Pelicans host the Hornets.

Stats Perform News

Running Diary from Wednesday's action

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

NBA.com Staff

Optimal viewing plan for 11-game slate

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

Kyle Irving

Is Maxey the steal of the draft?

Rookie Tyrese Maxey, the No. 21 overall pick in the 2020 NBA Draft, has given the 76ers bench a new dynamic after turning in highlight-filed performance against the Charlotte Hornets.

Benyam Kidane

Running diary from Monday's games

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

Running diary from Saturday's action

Just six days on the second day of the New Year but plenty of action to look back on and we got you covered with the final scores, biggest stats, news updates, highlights, and fantasy lines.

NBA.com Staff

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

LaMelo Ball outplays Luka Doncic in Hornets' win over Mavericks

LaMelo Ball's NBA career is just underway, but he got a marquee win Wednesday night as the Hornets beat Luka Doncic's Mavericks by 19 points.

Billy Heyen

LaMelo showing why he's worth the hype

In his fourth NBA game, LaMelo Ball delivered an dynamic performance off the bench, with a strong combination of shooting, playmaking and confidence.

Benyam Kidane

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

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

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

Recap of Wednesday's 12-game slate

With 12 games and 24 teams taking the floor, there was no shortage of blockbuster performances on Wednesday! On a night full of action, we've got you covered below with scores, news, highlights as well as the best fantasy performers.

NBA.com Staff

Optimal viewing plan for tonight's games

The NBA is back! Following an entertaining Opening Night, the action continues with 12 games on Wednesday. Here are the biggest storylines and the optimal viewing plan for the first loaded slate of the 2020-21 season.

Scott Rafferty

Our predictions for MVP, DPOY and more

With a new season on the horizon, our NBA.com Staff reveals their predictions for the league's biggest end-of-season awards, from who will be crowned Most Valuable Player to who will be named Coach of the Year.

NBA.com Staff

Must watch League Pass games

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

Kane Pitman

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.

Scott Rafferty

Biggest storylines from Day 7 of preseason

The stars were out in force on day 7 of preseason action, with Steph Curry, James Harden, Trae Young and Ja Morant all in action.

Kane Pitman

Hayward suffers finger fracture

After an injury-plagued spell with the Celtics, Gordon Hayward is already on the mend with the Hornets.

Stats Perform News

Predictions: Who will be Rookie of the Year?

We asked our NBA.com staff to predict who will be the 2021 Rookie of the Year award winner.

NBA.com Staff

Biggest storylines from Day 4 of preseason

Preseason action continued in the NBA with 12 teams taking the floor on Monday. From Zion Williamson and Brandon Ingram's impressive performance, to Chris Paul's Suns debut, and a battle of the MVP favourites, we've got you covered with all the action from Day 4 of preseason.

Benyam Kidane

Preview: Raptors reserves looking to build vs. Hornets

The Raptors got off to very slow start in their first preseason meeting against the Hornets before charging back to come away with a win. Take a look at what to watch for in the second of two exhibition meetings between Toronto and Charlotte.

Kyle Irving

Raptors edge Hornets in Ball's dazzling debut

The Toronto Raptors got their preseason off to a winning start, edging the Charlotte Hornets 111-100.

Benyam Kidane

LaMelo Ball shows off flashy passing, iffy shooting in Hornets' preseason debut

Ball had several highlight assists but didn't make a single shot from the field in his first NBA action.

Jacob Hancock

Preview: Raptors open preseason against new-look Hornets

The Raptors open their preseason schedule with a matchup against the Hornets, who were active this offseason, drafting LaMelo Ball with the No. 3 pick in the 2020 NBA Draft and acquiring Gordon Hayward in a sign-and-trade with the Celtics.

Scott Rafferty

LaMelo, Hornets will be must-see in 2021

With the No. 3 overall pick in tow, a much brighter spotlight is going to be placed upon the Hornets this upcoming season. Based on how its roster is coming together, this Charlotte team is one that fans around the league will enjoy watching for years to come.

Gilbert McGregor

Breaking down LaMelo Ball's best and worst game

Ball only played 12 games in the NBL last season, but there's a lot that can be learned from those games, particularly when it comes to his best and his worst. Let's take a closer look.

Scott Rafferty

Ranking the best City Edition uniforms

In the third installment of NBA.com's Cloth Talk, Gilbert McGregor and Kyle Irving each establish their top five rankings for the best "City Edition" jerseys to be worn by teams during the 2020-21 season. Complete with roll-out videos for some of the new uniforms and the matching courts teams will play on while rocking their new threads, these "City Edition" jerseys did not disappoint.

Gilbert McGregor

Teams unveil new looks for 2020-21

While the Atlanta Hawks, Charlotte Hornets and Toronto Raptors have each undergone complete makeovers, teams like the Brooklyn Nets, Golden State Warriors and Los Angeles Lakers have re-introduced classics to throw things back to a different era. Find each of the officially-unveiled looks below.

Gilbert McGregor

Can't-miss rookie matchups in first half

Since the rookies didn't get to experience Summer League with the quick turnaround between the NBA Draft and the start of the 2020-21 regular season, we'll have to use meaningful games to spotlight the prospects' first matchups. Take a look at some can't-miss matchups to look forward to in the first half of the season.

Kyle Irving

Hayward completes Hornets move

Gordon Hayward moves to Charlotte along with second-round draft picks in 2023 and 2024 in exchange for a protected 2022 second-round pick. The deal also creates a massive traded player exception for Boston.

Stats Perform News

Report: Clippers to sign Batum

The Clippers continue to add to their second unit, with the reported signing of former Charlotte Hornets swingman Nic Batum, according to The Athletic's Shams Charania.

Benyam Kidane

Raps set for three preseason games

With training camps set to begin during the first week of Dec., the Raptors will have just under two weeks to prepare for three preseason tune ups, which include two games against No. 3 overall pick LaMelo Ball and the Charlotte Hornets.

NBA.com Staff

Can Ball evolve into Hornets' next superstar?

In LaMelo Ball, Charlotte has a young, long, 6'7" point guard who certainly raises the team's floor and has the potential to grow into a franchise cornerstone that the team can build around. Can he make an instant impact by helping the team reach the 2021 playoffs?

Yash Matange

Will LaVar Ball play Michael Jordan 1-on-1? 'Why not?' says father of LaMelo Ball

LaVar once said he could beat Jordan in a game of 1-on-1. With Jordan's Charlotte Hornets drafting LaMelo, rumors of a pay-per-view showdown have resurfaced.

Jacob Hancock

Major takeaways from a busy draft night

After the first three picks went according to plan, there were several intriguing selections and a trades in the 2020 NBA Draft. Here's a look into the biggest storylines surrounding an action-packed night.

Benyam Kidane

Report: Canadian Nate Darling to sign 2-way deal with Hornets

The 22-year-old would be the fourth player that the Hornets add to their roster, having picked three players in LaMelo Ball, Vernon Carey Jr, and Grant Riller in the Draft.

Yash Matange

Hornets draft Ball with No. 3 pick

The Hornets have secured their point guard of the future, selecting 6'7" playmaker LaMelo Ball with the third pick in the 2020 NBA Draft.

Benyam Kidane

NBA mock draft 2020: What will Timberwolves, Warriors do?

There isn't even a consensus on what the Timberwolves will do with the No. 1 pick, let alone how the first round of the 2020 NBA Draft will play out.

Jordan Greer

Examining Avdija's fit with teams at top of the draft

Maccabi Tel Aviv young star Deni Avdija is one of the best prospects in the 2020 NBA Draft class. With the expectation that he'll be selected among the first few picks of the draft, take a look at how Avdija fits in with each team that has a top-five pick.

Kyle Irving

Trade destinations for Westbrook

According to Shams Charania of The Athletic, Westbrook wants out of Houston. If the Rockets do make him available ahead of the 2020-21 season, there are a number of teams that could pursue the nine-time All-Star.

Scott Rafferty

Where will Christian Wood land?

After a breakout season with the Detroit Pistons, Christian Wood looms as one of the more intriguing free agents on the market. Which teams will be looking to add the 25-year-old big man?

Kane Pitman

Are the Raptors a destination for Harrell?

Reigning Sixth Man of the Year Montrezl Harrell is set to become an unrestricted free agent this offseason. As one of the best available players in the 2020 free agent class, what are some destinations for the scoring centre?

Kyle Irving

Cloth Talk: Who's getting new uniforms this year?

Welcome to the first edition of NBA.com's Cloth Talk, where Gilbert McGregor and Kyle Irving delve into all things style in the NBA. Inspired by uniform reveals from the Atlanta Hawks, Charlotte Hornets and Toronto Raptors this offseason, the experts break down uniform designations before diving into analysis of the teams' respective new looks.

Gilbert McGregor

Free agent destinations for DeRozan

DeRozan hasn't indicated whether or not he intends to pick up his player option for next season, but there's a chance he will be a free agent this offseason. If he does decide to leave San Antonio, which teams make sense for him?

Scott Rafferty

LaMelo: 'I feel like I can play on any team'

Potential top pick LaMelo Ball had his first NBA Combine media session on Monday, feeling confident that he could fit in with any of the top teams in the draft.

Kyle Irving

Examining LaMelo's fit with teams at top of draft

LaMelo Ball is widely considered to be among the top prospects in the 2020 draft class, with the expectation that the playmaking point guard will be a top-five pick. How does Ball fit in with the current roster of each NBA franchise that picks in the top five?

Kyle Irving

2020 NBA Draft rescheduled for Nov. 18

The revised date allows additional time to conduct the 2020 pre-draft process, gather more information about the potential start date for the 2020-21 season and advance conversations between the NBA and the National Basketball Players Association regarding related Collective Bargaining Agreement matters.

Official Release

Who is representing each team during the Draft Lottery?

Three-time NBA champion and two-time MVP Stephen Curry headlines the list of people representing their teams during the virtual 2020 NBA Draft Lottery. Which representative will bring their franchise luck in earning the No. 1 overall pick?

Kyle Irving

All-Rookie Team predictions

After predicting the All-NBA Team, we shift the spotlight to the league's best 10 rookies. With the amount of talent in this year's rookie class, it's no easy task. Has Zion played enough for a First Team nod? Did Terence Davis II make the cut?

Gilbert McGregor

Year of the Most Improved Player

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

Kyle Irving

MJ issues statement on George Floyd

Charlotte Hornets owner and Chicago Bulls legend Michael Jordan added his voice to the conversation, calling for justice and condemning the “ingrained racism” in the United States.

NBA.com Staff

Michael Jordan comments on George Floyd's death, finally finds voice on social issues

The NBA legend has been notoriously reticent to make comments about difficult topics.

Tom Gatto

NBA taking smallest step toward getting players back on court

The league reportedly is giving teams the go-ahead to open facilities for individual workouts, provided stay-at-home orders are lifted or adjusted.

Tom Gatto

I saw Michael Jordan play in person just once, and my only memory isn't even real

Until today, I had a nice memory of watching Michael Jordan play basketball in person — a memory I've shared with my kids, a story I've told friends and coworkers through the years, and something I've semi-cherished as a sports fan for nearly 28 years.

Jason Foster

Highest scoring April Fools' Day performances

James Harden leads the way, followed by Kevin Martin, LeBron James, Michael Jordan and Kemba Walker, but which one had the best April Fools' Day game?

Scott Rafferty

Every buzzer-beating game-winner this season

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

Yash Matange

Ranking the weirdest fits in NBA history

With news that Tom Brady is leaving the only NFL team he's known, we ranked the weirdest star departures in NBA history.

Kyle Irving

Follow live: Wednesday's action

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

NBA.com Staff

Monday's scores: Hawks outlast Hornets in 2OT thriller

The Hawks held their nerve down the stretch to edge the Hornets in double-overtime, while the Nuggets held off the Giannis-less Bucks at home and the Raptors brought the Jazz's five-game win streak to an end. Catch up on all the action, right here!

NBA.com Staff

Saturday'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.

NBA.com Staff

Thursday's scores: Nuggets edge Hornets

Jamal Murray's clutch jumper sealed the win for the Nuggets, while the Clippers, Raptors and 76ers all picked up wins on Thursday. Catch up on all the results, right here!

NBA.com Staff

Tim Duncan coaches Spurs with Gregg Popovich away; Twitter called for Becky Hammon

The franchise legend or the trailblazing assistant? Some on Twitter had thoughts on how they would choose.

Tom Gatto

Duncan picks up first win as NBA coach

With Gregg Popovich absent for personal reasons, San Antonio Spurs legend Tim Duncan took over as head coach and led his team to a thrilling one point win over the Charlotte Hornets.

Kane Pitman

Tuesday's action: Wiggins, Warriors stun Nuggets

LeBron James, Zion Williamson and Kawhi Leonard were just three of the superstars in action during a jam packed eight-game Tuesday slate.

NBA.com Staff

Giannis logs first 40-20 game of his career

The reigning MVP was on a mission in Charlotte, dropping 41 points, 20 rebounds and six assists in the Bucks' 93-85 win over the Hornets.

Benyam Kidane

Sunday's action: Beal stays hot vs. Warriors

As the playoff push intensifies, the NBA season rolled on with a seven-game slate. We had you covered with scores, news and the best highlights from each game.

NBA.com Staff

Six thoughts: Hornets shock Raptors in Powell's return

After missing nine straight games with a fractured finger, Powell scored 22 points in 36 minutes of action. It wasn't enough, however, as the Raptors fell to the Hornets.

Scott Rafferty

VanVleet, Ibaka, Gasol returns near?

According to Josh Lewenberg of TSN, Nick Nurse said following Toronto's loss to Charlotte that he hopes VanVleet, Ibaka and Gasol will return at some point on the team's upcoming road trip.

Scott Rafferty

Friday's action: Clutch D-Rose snaps Pistons losing streak

Friday night's full slate of 10 games did not disappoint as Aaron Gordon recorded his first career triple-double, Zion Williamson made history, the Clippers earned a statement win and a clutch Derrick Rose helped snap the Pistons losing streak.

NBA.com Staff

Can Raptors bounce back vs. Hornets?

The Raptors will look to close out their four-game homestand with a win on Friday night over the Hornets.

Carlan Gay

Powell to return vs. Hornets

Powell has missed the last nine games with a fractured finger. He's averaging a career-best 15.3 points per game on the season.

Scott Rafferty

Tuesday'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!

NBA.com Staff

Saturday's scores: Kings stun Clippers in LA

Sunday's action included the Clippers dropping their third straight game and the fourth of their last five as the Kings stunned them at the Staples Center.

NBA.com Staff

Thursday's scores: Kings beat Grizzlies behind Barnes' 32

The NBA regular season returned and so did the dominant Milwaukee Bucks, as Giannis Antetokounmpo tallied 33 points and 16 rebounds in a win over Detroit, while James Harden had 29 as Houston downed Golden State.

Kane Pitman

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

One of the biggest games of Wednesday'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.

NBA.com Staff

Monday's scores: Nuggets come back from 23 down vs. Spurs

In Monday's slate of nine games, the Nuggets come from 23 down to hand the Spurs their fifth straight loss while earlier, Spencer Dinwiddie drains a game-winner in Indiana.

NBA.com Staff

Saturday's scores: Hield's 31 helps Kings beat Spurs

Sunday's 9-game slate was headlined by the Milwaukee Bucks picking up their 45th win, Jrue Holiday leading Zion-less Pelicans to win in Indiana and Buddy Hield handing the Spurs their 4th straight loss.

NBA.com Staff

Report: Marvin Williams to sign with Bucks

Williams is a 15-year veteran who was selected with the second overall in the 2005 NBA Draft.

Yash Matange

Harden posts 40 & 12, sparks game-sealing run

Without Russell Westbrook, Harden records a near 40-point triple-double and leads the Rockets to a 22-7 game-sealing run against the visiting Charlotte Hornets.

Yash Matange

Tuesday's scores: Jokic powers Nuggets past Blazers

Tuesday'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 tonight's games, right here!

NBA.com Staff

Recap of Monday's 10-game slate

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

NBA.com Staff

Thursday's scores: Clutch Jokic gives Nuggets the win

Nikola Jokic comes up clutch as the Nuggets hold off the Jazz's furious fourth comeback to win in Denver.

NBA.com Staff

Barrett to retire 'Maple Mamba' nickname

A native of Toronto, Ontario, Barrett was given the nickname during his one and only season at Duke. He says he's always loved Bryant's mentality and that he tries to play with the same intensity.

Scott Rafferty

Recap: Tuesday's 8-game slate

Khris Middleton poured in a career-high 51 points to headline Tuesday's 8-game slate in the NBA! Catch up on of tonight's action, right here.

NBA.com Staff

Jordan on Kobe: "like a little brother to me."

Following the tragic death of Kobe Bryant, Charlotte Hornets owner and Chicago Bulls legend Michael Jordan released the following statement.

Micah Adams

Creme Brûlée rises to the top as Bucks win in Paris

The Bucks didn't lead until the fourth quarter but it mattered little as Giannis Antetokounmpo once again put up a big line and Milwaukee picked up win number 40.

Kane Pitman

Will Giannis Eurostep from MVP to MIP?

Five years after Giannis Antetokounmpo offered up a fleeting display of MVP potential, the reigning MVP returns to Europe in the midst of yet another massive leap. Could he actually be the NBA's Most Improved Player?

Micah Adams

Report: Murray expected to miss 'multiple' games

Murray suffered an injury with 1:32 to play in the second quarter, turning his ankle after landing on the foot of Hornets guard Terry Rozier on Wednesday. He had to be helped off of the court by his teammates.

Scott Rafferty

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