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NBA probe on FA tampering in advanced stages

Per ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski, the NBA's probe into the possible pre-free agency tampering involving the signings of Kyle Lowry and Lonzo Ball has reached the "advanced stages."

Yash Matange

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NBA investigation: Probe into free agency acquisitions of Kyle Lowry and Lonzo Ball reaches advanced stages

Per ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski, the NBA's probe into the possible pre-free agency tampering involving the signings of Kyle Lowry and Lonzo Ball has reached the "advanced stages."

Yash Matange

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Pippen downplays Warriors in new book

"I'll stack our roster against the Warriors any day — especially our second three-peat teams." Scottie Pippen penned in his memoir.

Gilbert McGregor

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DeRozan is fitting in seamlessly with Bulls

DeMar DeRozan, who joined the Bulls via sign-and-trade in the offseason, is playing at an All-Star level early on in the 2021-22 season, a major reason why the team is atop the Eastern Conference standings.

Gilbert McGregor

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Pippen downplays legacy of Jordan's 'flu game'

In promotion of his new book, Scottie Pippen held a town hall on SiriusXM NBA Radio, using the severity of his back injury in the 1998 NBA Finals to downplay Michael Jordan's "flu game" of 1997.

Gilbert McGregor

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League Pass primer for Monday

With eight games on today's NBA schedule, we've got you covered with where to watch and what to keep an eye on.

Gilbert McGregor

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DeRozan's hit the ground running in Chicago

In his 13th season, DeMar DeRozan has been nothing short of impressive, averaging 26.8 points to go along with 5.9 rebounds and 3.7 assists per game.

Gilbert McGregor

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OTD: Pippen debuts, Magic retires

On Nov. 7, Scottie Pippen made his NBA debut off the bench for the Chicago Bulls in their 104-94 win over the Philadelphia 76ers back in 1987.

Kane Pitman

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Biggest unanswered questions for November

Can the Lakers figure out their Russell Westbrook problem? Will the Celtics' struggles continue? Can the Bulls sustain their stingy defense? The NBA.com Global Staff examines the unanswered questions heading into November.

Carlan Gay

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Biggest unanswered questions for November

Can the Lakers figure out their Russell Westbrook problem? Will the Celtics' struggles continue? Can the Bulls sustain their stingy defense? The TSN staff examines the unanswered questions heading into November.

Carlan Gay

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Wednesday's best game & top fantasy performers

What a night of hoops it was around the NBA with eleven games on the slate. Three games where decided by one possession, with monster performances across the league. Catch up on all the news, scores and highlights right here.

Kane Pitman

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Get To Know: DeMar DeRozan

DeMar DeRozan is off to a hot start this season, get to know a little bit more about the current Chicago Bulls guard.

Carlan Gay

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Scottie Pippen unloads on 'condescending' Michael Jordan

"I was nothing more than a prop," Pippen said.

Jordan Greer

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Marcus Smart wants Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown to 'pass the ball' more as Celtics collapse to Bulls

A vocal Marcus Smart expressed his frustration with the Celtics offence after a stunning collapse to the Chicago Bulls. Smart pointed to Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown needing to "pass the ball" after the team managed just nine points in the fourth quarter.

Kane Pitman

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Thursday's best game, highlight and performance

The Bulls and Knicks played out a thriller, while Steph Curry and Ja Morant put on a show. Catch up on all the highlights, news, best performances and scores right here!

Kane Pitman

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Bulls facing schedule gauntlet after hot start

Are the Bulls back? After the first loss of the season to New York, Chicago now face a brutal stretch in the schedule against playoff contenders in both conferences.

Kane Pitman

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Chicago Bulls face schedule gauntlet as they look to maintain hot start

The Bulls made a 4-0 start to the season for the first time since the 90's but now things get serious. A brutal stretch in the schedule will test the new-look Chicago outfit as they look to make a mark in the Eastern Conference.

Kane Pitman

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Bulls honoring Joakim Noah ahead of game vs. Knicks

Joakim Noah spent nine seasons in Chicago and became one of the most beloved players in franchise history.

Carlan Gay

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Report: LaVine intends to play through thumb injury

Through four games, Zach LaVine is averaging 25.5 points on .500/.444/.952 shooting splits.

Scott Rafferty

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Zach LaVine to play through ligament tear in thumb

Through four games, Zach LaVine is averaging 25.5 points on .500/.444/.952 shooting splits.

Scott Rafferty

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Soundsystem: Who's a pretender or contender?

NBA.com's Carlan Gay and Scott Rafferty break down the latest topics in the NBA and beyond on the LIVE edition of NBA Soundsystem.

NBA.com Staff

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Separating early contenders from pretenders

It's time for an early-season heat check on the contenders and pretenders in the NBA. Our NBA.com Staff got together to discuss the Jazz, Bulls, Hawks, Heat and Mavericks.

Kane Pitman

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Best of the 75: MJ or LeBron?

The Sporting News is taking a different approach to the GOAT debate. Instead of comparing Jordan and James based on their entire careers, we have decided to focus on only their absolute peaks.

Jordan Greer

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DeRozan leads Bulls past Raptors in a thriller

After trailing by as many as 20 points and 13 in the fourth quarter, the Raptors turned it on defensively down the stretch to make it a one possession game, but the Bulls hung on to secure their fourth straight win 111-108.

Benyam Kidane

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NBA's contenders and pretenders

It's time for an early season heat check on the contenders and pretenders in the NBA. Our staff got together to discuss the Jazz, Bulls, Hawks, Heat and Mavericks.

Kane Pitman

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Tatum's big night highlights thrilling night of action

Nine games filled the slate on Monday night (ET), as the Chicago Bulls and Charlotte Hornets looked to remain undefeated in the early going. If you missed any of the action jump in right here for all the news, highlights and recaps of the day's play.

Kane Pitman

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Raptors comeback falls short against Bulls

The Raptors nearly pulled off the comeback after trailing by as many as 20 points in the third quarter, but DeMar DeRozan and the Bulls held on for a 111-108 win to continue their unbeaten (4-0) start to the season.

Benyam Kidane

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How DeRozan has performed against Raptors

The Raptors face DeMar DeRozan for the first time as a member of the Bulls. It'll mark his seventh time facing the Raptors since he was traded from the franchise.

Scott Rafferty

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Preview: DeRozan, Bulls make first visit to Toronto

The Raptors continue a four-game homestand on Monday when DeMar DeRozan and the Bulls visit Scotiabank Arena. Here is what you need to know about watching the game.

Gilbert McGregor

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10 wild overreactions from NBA opening week

Would the Lakers like a do-over? Will the Heat win the NBA title? Will LaMelo Ball trend 82 times? Here are 10 observations and wild overreactions from the NBA's opening week.

Micah Adams

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Highlights, final scores from Wednesday's action

An entertaining opening night was followed by an action-packed 11-game slate on Day 2 of the NBA's 75th anniversary season. Follow along for all your final scores, stats, news, highlights and top fantasy performers from each game.

Yash Matange

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What to watch on League Pass tonight

The 2021-22 NBA season is underway and there are 11 games of action with 22 teams making their season debut. We have you covered with the perfect plan of attack to consume as many games as possible.

Kyle Irving

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Preseason performances worthy of overreactions

The preseason is the time for unbridled optimism. All performances should be taken with a grain of salt, but these players and teams put on a show in the preseason and have every reason to be optimistic about their upcoming year.

Matthew Blum

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Five things we learned in preseason

Everything that happens during preseason should be taken with a grain of salt – good or bad. But on-court production (or lack thereof) isn't the only thing to take away from these exhibition games. Take a look at five things we actually learned heading into the 2021-22 season.

Kyle Irving

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Preseason overreactions: Time to panic for Lakers?

It's the preseason and you know what means? It's also overreaction season! With opening night just days away, let's look at some of the outlandish takes to come out of exhibition play.

Kane Pitman

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Which players deserve to have their jerseys retired?

With the Los Angeles Lakers announcing that Paul Gasol's No.16 will go up in the rafters, our NBA.com Staff share their picks of who is next in line to receive the same honour.

Scott Rafferty

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NBA preseason overreactions

It's the preseason and you know what means? It's also overreaction season! With opening night just days away, let's look at some of the outlandish takes to come out of exhibition play.

Kane Pitman

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Top performers, highlights from Day 13 of preseason

The 2021-22 preseason is in the books, as the final eight games were completed. A number of stars completed their preparation for the regular season, with Giannis Antetokounmpo, Jimmy Butler and Jayson Tatum all putting up big stat lines.

Kane Pitman

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The 10 best primes in NBA history

If you could pick any player in history, with the hopes of winning the title immediately, not knowing the era, rules, coach, or teammates — who would you choose?

Josh Eberley

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Better in their prime: Luka or Westbrook? Harden or Iverson?

If you could pick any player in history, with the hopes of winning the title immediately, not knowing the era, rules, coach, or teammates -- who would you choose?

Josh Eberley

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Ranking the top 75 peaks in NBA history

If you could pick any player in their prime, with the hopes of winning the title immediately, not knowing the era, rules, coach, or teammates — who would you choose?

Josh Eberley

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How to watch Bulls games without cable: Full TV schedule, streams for 2021 season

The new-look Chicago Bulls have their sights on returning to the postseason for the first time since 2016-17. Here's how you can watch the Bulls this season without cable.

Benyam Kidane

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Top performers, highlights from Day 8 of preseason

The 2021-22 NBA preseason continued on Sunday (ET) with a short slate of four games, headlined by the late game between the Los Angeles Lakers and the Phoenix Suns at the STAPLES Center.

NBA.com Staff

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Top performers, highlights from Day 6 of preseason

It was a massive day of preseason basketball headlined by the Los Angeles Lakers season debut for LeBron James and Russell Westbrook. Catch up on all the scores, news and highlights in our daily recap.

Kane Pitman

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Former Raptors carving roles in Chicago

From general manager Marc Eversley to the newly-acquired DeMar DeRozan and three of Chicago's other free agency signings, there will be plenty of Raptors DNA present in the Windy City this season.

Gilbert McGregor

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New-look Bulls put on a show in preseason opener

En route to a dominating 131-95 victory, the Bulls flexed their muscles and put on a dunk show at the United Center.

Yash Matange

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Top performers, highlights from Day 3 of preseason

The four-game slate on Day 3 of the 2021-22 NBA preseason saw eight teams get their first taste of competitive basketball. We got you covered with the top performers, biggest storylines, highlights and the final scores from Tuesday (ET).

NBA.com Staff

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Why did Michael Jordan retire in 1993?

Despite what conspiracy theorists may tell you, there are two logical reasons why Michael Jordan was ready to move into the next phase of his life.

Jordan Greer

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Pau Gasol announces retirement

Pau Gasol, a 19-year NBA veteran that won two NBA titles as a member of the Lakers, announced his retirement from professional basketball in a press conference streamed on his Twitter account.

Gilbert McGregor

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Pau Gasol announces retirement

Pau Gasol, a 19-year NBA veteran, six-time All-Star, four-time All-NBA selection, two-time NBA champion and the 2002 Rookie of the Year, has announced his retirement from professional basketball.

Gilbert McGregor

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2021-22 NBA season preview: Central Division

Giannis Antetokounmpo and the defending champion Bucks are the favorites, but the Central Division is on the rise, with Rick Carlisle taking over for the Pacers, the Bulls adding Lonzo Ball and DeMar DeRozan and the Pistons landing top pick Cade Cunningham.

Gilbert McGregor

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Fact or Fiction: Bulls are a Top 5 team in the East

The Chicago Bulls were among the most active teams in the 2021 offseason. They went from a team with promise to a team expected to make the playoffs. Have they added enough to compete in the East? Is Zach LaVine an MVP-calibre player? Our NBA.com staff tackle those questions and more in this edition of Fact or Fiction.

NBA.com Staff

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Examining DeRozan's fascinating fit in Chicago

The Bulls now have three All-Stars on their roster in DeMar DeRozan, Zach LaVine and Nikola Vucevic. Will it be enough for Chicago to make some noise next season? NBA.com's Scott Rafferty takes a closer look at DeRozan's fit and the biggest questions for this team.

Scott Rafferty

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Bulls depth chart for 2021-22 season

The Bulls just missed out on the Play-In Tournament last season but enter the 2021-22 season with much higher expectations. After bringing in DeMar DeRozan and Lonzo Ball this offseason, Chicago will look to snap its four-year playoff drought.

Kyle Irving

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Are the Bulls a threat in the East?

On the heels of a win-now trade deadline acquisition of All-Star center Nikola Vucevic, the Bulls pushed all their chips in free agency, adding DeMar DeRozan and Lonzo Ball. With that trio joining Zach LaVine, Chicago will look to end a four-year playoff drought and contend in the Eastern Conference.

Kyle Irving

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Our predictions for this season's Sixth Man of the Year

Ahead of the 2021-22 NBA season, our NBA.com Staff share their predictions for who they believe will be crowned Sixth Man of the Year.

NBA.com Staff

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Drake launches OVO x NBA collection

In collaboration with OVO, Drake has launched a collection of NBA gear featuring six 'World Champion franchises', enlisting rapers Chief Keef and Bobby Shmurda as part of the campaign.

Benyam Kidane

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NBA Power Ranking: Best-case scenarios for every team

With training camp in full swing, we're taking stock of the league with a glass-half full approach.

Micah Adams

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Top 50 NBA storylines to watch (Part 2)

Sporting News is running through the 50 most exciting storylines that will define the 2021-22 season.

Micah Adams

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Nets ace and Sixers flunk in offseason grades

With training camp less than two weeks away and most rosters fully set, we're officially closing the book on the NBA offseason with our final grades.

Micah Adams

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Kukoc made a name for himself as a rookie

The Croatian jumped into the NBA with a spectacular record for a 24-year-old, but he was a total stranger in the United States. However, it didn't take him long to gain the trust of Phil Jackson and dazzle the fans at the United Center.

Nacho Losilla

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Report: Stanley Johnson to sign with Bulls

Johnson spent the last two seasons with the Raptors, appearing in 86 games with 13 starts. According to The Athletic's Shams Charania, the former No. 8 overall pick in the 2015 NBA Draft is signing with the Bulls.

Kyle Irving

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LeBron: Raptors should retire DeMar's number

LeBron James witnessed DeMar DeRozan's impact on the Raptors franchise firsthand, and recently shared his strong opinion on a future jersey retirement on Instagram.

Gilbert McGregor

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List of female assistant coaches in the NBA history

In NBA history, there have been 15 women to have served as assistant coaches. Of the 15, seven are currently with the NBA teams for the landmark 75th anniversary season led by Becky Hammon, who is the longest-serving female assistant coach in NBA history

Yash Matange

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Dennis Rodman's infamous Las Vegas trip during Bulls' 1998 championship run is being turned into movie

Rodman's infamous two-day trip to Las Vegas during the Bulls' 1997-98 championship season will serve as the inspiration for an upcoming movie titled, "48 Hours in Vegas."

Jordan Greer

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Report: Cavaliers to land Markkanen in sign-and-trade

According to ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski, the Cavaliers are acquiring restricted free agent Lauri Markkanen from the Bulls in a sign-and-trade that also involves the Trail Blazers.

Scott Rafferty

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NBA trade rumors: Adding Lauri Markkanen from Bulls brings big frontcourt questions for Cavs

How will Markkanen fit alongside Cavs big men Jarrett Allen and Evan Mobley?

Jordan Greer

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Giannis and LeBron headline 12-game MLK Day schedule

MLK Day is one of the biggest on the regular season calendar. In 2022, there are 12 games on the schedule, as the NBA comes together to celebrate the legacy and share the message of Martin Luther King Jr. Giannis Antetokounmpo and LeBron James are just two of the superstars who will take the floor on MLK Day on January 17th.

NBA.com Staff

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Way too early League Pass rankings

We all do it, we all spend hours flicking through games, trying to find the ideal matchup to keep an eye on. While this list is admittedly way too early, here are the top ten teams to watch on NBA League Pass when the season rolls around!

Kane Pitman

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DeRozan speaks on focus with Bulls

In his first media session as a member of the Bulls, DeMar DeRozan touched on a number of topics, but the recurring theme was a commitment to winning.

Gilbert McGregor

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Most impactful signings in free agency

Now that the dust has settled in free agency, our NBA.com Staff looks at which signings to this point have been the most impactful, from Kyle Lowry joining the Heat to DeMar DeRozan landing in Chicago.

NBA.com Staff

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Report: DeRozan to join Bulls via sign-and-trade

According to multiple reports, DeMar DeRozan is set to join the Bulls on a three-year deal worth $85 million via a sign-and-trade with the Spurs.

Gilbert McGregor

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Chicago set to give Lonzo Ball $80 million offer sheet, is Derrick Rose plan B?

The Bulls are apparently very interested in adding Lonzo Ball to their roster.

Jacob Camenker

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If not Raptors, where could Lowry go?

Kyle Lowry will become an unrestricted free agent at the season's end, giving him the option of signing with any team in the league. If Lowry doesn't re-sign with the Raptors, which teams can offer what he's looking for? There are three that jump out, plus a few honourable mentions.

Scott Rafferty

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LaVine enters health and safety protocols

In a statement, USA Basketball said it hopes Chicago Bulls All-Star Zach LaVine will be able to join Team USA in Tokyo for the Olympics later this week.

Scott Rafferty

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What if LeBron chose the Bulls in 2010?

It's July 8, 2010. LeBron James is sitting across from Jim Gray on an ESPN special titled "The Decision." Gray asks LeBron what his decision is. His response: "I'm going to take my talents to the Windy City and join the Chicago Bulls."

Scott Rafferty

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Pippen rips Jordan, Jackson in new interview

The former NBA star and owner of six championship rings went off in a Monday interview with sports commentator Dan Patrick.

Joe Rivera

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NBA Draft lottery scenarios: How Rockets, Timberwolves, Bulls could lose their first-round picks in 2021

The Rockets, Timberwolves and Bulls have a lot on the line during the 2021 NBA Draft lottery. Here's why they'll be anxiously awaiting the drawing on Tuesday night.

Jacob Camenker

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The most underappreciated play of Jordan's career

Everyone remembers Michael Jordan's shot over Byron Russell from Game 6 of the 1998 NBA Finals, but that shot wouldn't have been possible had Jordan not made an incredible defensive play only seconds before.

Scott Rafferty

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OTD: MJ's mid-air switch in 1991 vs. Lakers

As the Bulls blew out the Lakers in Game 2 of the 1991 NBA Finals, Jordan pulled off one of the most famous plays in NBA history.

Yash Matange

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Guide to Play-In scenarios

The race to either avoid or secure a Play-In spot in each conference is red hot. Heading into the final day of the season, we break down all you need to know as teams look to make it to the postseason.

Gilbert McGregor

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How Saturday's results impact the playoff picture

The race for seeding continues to take shape, with Sunday's six-game slate causing plenty of movement in the playoff picture.

NBA.com Staff

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Bulls fend off Johnson, shorthanded Raptors

With a seven-man rotation, the Raptors were led by 35 points from Stanley Johnson, who knocked down six of his 13 3-point attempts. Ultimately, it wasn't enough as Chicago's All-Star duo of Zach LaVine and Nikola Vucevic helped the franchise keep its slim chances to qualify for the Play-In Tournament alive.

Gilbert McGregor

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Running Diary: Bulls keep Play-In hopes alive with win over Raptors

Led by Zach LaVine and Lauri Markkanen, the Bulls kept their Play-In Tournament hopes alive with a win over the Raptors on Thursday. Follow along below for updates from throughout the game.

Gilbert McGregor

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Highlights, scores from Thursday's action

There were nine NBA games to look forward to on Thursday night, including a showdown between two All-Star guards in Chris Paul and Damian Lillard. If you missed any of the action, jump in here to catch up on stats and highlights from each contest.

NBA.com Staff

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Preview: Raptors begin final trip with visit to Bulls

The Bell Game of the Week sees the Toronto Raptors open their final road swing of the 2020-21 season as they travel to the Windy City to take on the Chicago Bulls.

Gilbert McGregor

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Evaluating the 2020 moves of teams set to miss the playoffs

For the 20 teams heading to the play-in games and beyond, the real season is just starting. For the ten teams who fell short of that bar, however, the year is mercifully coming to an end. Going back to last offseason and re-evaluating the moves made by that bottom-third of the league is a fascinating exercise. It would be fair to expect mostly bad moves from those teams but, in reality, there are a surprising number of positives to take one season later.

Matthew Blum

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Who would be First Team All-MIP?

There's only one award for MIP, but what if the NBA elected an entire team like they do with All-NBA or All-Rookie? Here's a look at the players that should be acknowledged for their improvement this season.

Kyle Irving

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Kyrie suffers facial contusion vs. Bulls

Irving exited the Nets' game against the Bulls in the third quarter after an inadvertent elbow from Nikola Vucevic.

Benyam Kidane

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Highlights, scores from Tuesday's action

The Warriors, Lakers, Grizzlies, Heat and Pacers all picked up pivotal wins as the race for the Play-In Tournament continues to take shape. Catch up on all the action from Tuesday's 11-game slate.

NBA.com Staff

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Highlights, top performers from Sunday's action

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

NBA.com Staff

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Highlights, top performers from Friday's action!

A huge ten game slate filled Friday night, with a number of game carrying significant Play-In implications including a battle between the Lakers and Trail Blazers. Keep it right here for all the final scores, news, highlights and top performers!

NBA.com Staff

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Highlights, top performers from Monday's action

There were eight NBA games to look forward to on Monday. If you missed any of the action or big performances we've got you covered with stats, highlights and of course all the scores!

NBA.com Staff

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OTD: Derrick Rose wins MVP in 2011

Rose is only the second player in Bulls franchise history to win the MVP award and the first since five-time winner Michael Jordan won it in 1998.

Yash Matange

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Highlights from Saturday's action

Saturday's 10-game slate delivered plenty of memorable performances as the race for playoff seeding continues to take shape. Catch up on all the action below.

NBA.com Staff

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Young & Capela forming unstoppable combo

The point guard-big man duo was on fire against the Chicago Bulls, combining for 53 of the Hawks' 108 points as they snapped their three-game losing streak.

Benyam Kidane

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OTD: MJ sets unique playoff scoring record in 1988

Coming off one of the greatest regular seasons ever (1987-88), Michael Jordan tipped-off the 1988 playoffs with consecutive 50-point games - 50 in Game 1 and 55 in Game 2 vs. the Cleveland Cavaliers.

Yash Matange

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Highlights, top performers from Friday's action

There were eight NBA games to look forward to on Friday, including a battle between the Suns and Jazz, as well as the return of LeBron James. Follow along for final scores, stats and highlights from each contest.

NBA.com Staff

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Knicks one step closer to postseason

The New York Knicks now hold sole possession of the fourth seed in the Eastern Conference. With just nine games to play, the Knicks are ever so close to returning to the playoffs for the first time since 2013.

Kane Pitman

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Top performers, highlights from Wednesday's games

Ten games filled the schedule on Wednesday night, with playoff implications littered throughout. Play-In tournament seeding and postseason clinches were all on the line in a series of intriguing matchups. Keep up to date with all the final scores, news, highlights and top performers right here!

NBA.com Staff

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OTD: Jordan erupts for 55 vs. Bullets in 1997

With this game, Jordan, at that time, became the oldest player in NBA Playoff history to score at least 50 points.

Yash Matange

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Keeping track of the Play-In Tournament race

The race for spots in the Play-In Tournament is on, with a number of teams still battling for seeding with less than a month left in the regular season.

NBA.com Staff

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Highlights, scores from Saturday's action

The NBA season continued with an action-packed eight-game slate. With 16 teams in action, we've got you covered below with final scores, news updates, stats, highlights and the top fantasy performers from a full day of action.

NBA.com Staff

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Cloth Talk: Iconic Jordan moments

On this week's edition of NBA Cloth Talk – where we delve into all things style around the league – we're inspired by the 35th anniversary of Michael Jordan's record-setting, 63-point playoff performance against the Boston Celtics. To relive that historic game and more of MJ's most iconic moments, we look back the classic sneakers associated with them.

Gilbert McGregor

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Highlights, top performers from Wednesday's action

With a packed 12-game slate on tap, there were plenty of marquee matchups to catch up on if you missed any of the stars in action!

NBA.com Staff

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Ranking 10 best games of MJ's career

On the anniversary of Michael Jordan's greatest performances, we look back at the 10 best games of his legendary career. As you might expect, it was pretty hard to pick just 10.

Kyle Irving

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OTD: MJ drops 63 vs. Celtics in 1986

On April 20th in 1986, Jordan erupted for a then career-high and an all-time NBA playoff record 63 points against a Boston Celtics squad that had won 67 games and had gone 40-1 at home. We take a lookback at that iconic game.

Yash Matange

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Highlights and top performers from Monday's action

With the race for playoff spots heating up, we've had an action-packed nine-game slate on Monday. Follow along for all the final scores, stats and highlights from each game.

NBA.com Staff

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MJ always found motivation

The best to ever do it always found something to get him going to beat you even if nothing was there. Need proof? Here are several examples.

Carlan Gay

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Kukoč's game-winner shouldn't be a footnote

Everyone knows of Kukoč's game-winner against the Knicks in Game 3 of the 1994 NBA Playoffs because of how Scottie Pippen reacted to the play not being drawn up for him, which is a shame because it was a big-time shot from a player who became an integral part of Chicago's second three-peat of the decade.

Scott Rafferty

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Building Last Dance Bulls with current players

The entire Chicago Bulls team from 1997-98 has disappeared. You've been given a time machine with room for 12 other passengers. Your mission? Select players from today's NBA who most closely resemble the ones from that team and transport them back in time. Done correctly and nobody will even be able to tell the difference.

Micah Adams

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Right or Wrong: Pippen's infamous decision

One of the most debated topics of Scottie Pippen's career isn't whether he would have won a title without Michael Jordan. It's a moment from Game 3 of the 1994 Eastern Conference Semifinals that he may want to have back.

Carlan Gay

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The men MJ never beat

What about the guys that Jordan never beat? There are a grand total of 76 players who played against MJ in the NBA and never lost. Here are all 76 of them.

Carlan Gay

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Keeping track of the Play-In Tournament race

Saturday's slate of games included just six games but it had plenty of implications on the race for the Play-In seeds in either conference. Here's a quick short look at the impact of the Saturday's results on the Play-In race.

NBA.com Staff

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Highlights and top performers from Saturday

There were only six games of NBA action on the slate but there were still plenty of intriguing matchups to follow. We have you covered with final scores, highlights and more throughout the night.

NBA.com Staff

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MJ to present Kobe at Naismith Hall of Fame

The two Hall of Famers were inexorably linked, with Bryant coming closer than any other player to emulating Jordan's greatness on the basketball court.

Zac Al-Khateeb

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Highlights & top performers from Wednesday's action

From Luka Doncic's game-winning heroics to Steph Curry's red-hot shooting night and triple-doubles from Jokic and Westbrook, there was no shortage of standout performances around the NBA on Wednesday.

NBA.com Staff

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#NBATopShotThis: Morant's incredible one-handed alley-oop

Ja Morant threw down one of the best dunks of his young career in the Grizzlies' double-digit win over the Bulls on Monday. The second-year guard shared a video of it postgame with the caption, "i got my own airline ✈️"

Scott Rafferty

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Keeping track of the Play-In Tournament race

The race for spots in the Play-In Tournament is on, with a number of teams still battling for seeding as the final month of the regular season arrives.

NBA.com Staff

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Highlight's & top performers from Monday's action

The NBA season continued with an eight-game schedule and plenty to follow with 16 teams in action. Below, we've got you covered with final scores, news, stats, highlights and the top fantasy performers from the day.

NBA.com Staff

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Sunday's recap!

The NBA season rolled on with a 10 game slate and plenty of action to follow. If you missed any of the action we've got you covered with final scores, news, stats and highlights from each one, as well as the day's top fantasy performers.

NBA.com Staff

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How Khem Birch helps the Raptors

Montreal native Khem Birch will sign with the Toronto Raptors for the remainder of the season after completing a buyout with the Orlando Magic and clearing waivers. Here's how he benefits the Raptors frontline.

Carlan Gay

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LaVine erupts for 50 but Young, Hawks prevail

What a show. Trae Young and Zach LaVine went head-to-head in a classic scoring battle in Atlanta.

Kane Pitman

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Friday's highlights & top performers

There were nine games of NBA action this Friday night with a handful of must-see matchups. We'll have you covered with final scoress, highlights and more from all the action.

NBA.com Staff

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Boucher: 'I've been getting bullied and I've had enough of that'

With the Raptors already lacking frontcourt depth and shorthanded due to injuries and health and safety protocols, Montreal, QC product Chris Boucher needed to step up against the Bulls All-Star centre Nikola Vucevic in a game that had heavy playoff implications. Despite the loss, Boucher came through with the best performance of his career.

Kyle Irving

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Thursday's highlights & top performers

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

NBA.com Staff

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Shorthanded Raptors no match for Bulls

Down seven players, the Raptors didn't have the the firepower to keep up with the Bulls despite a career performance from Chris Boucher, who finished with 38 points and 19 rebounds.

Gilbert McGregor

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Running Diary: LaVine, Bulls hold off Raptors

With just eight active players, the Raptors couldn't dig deep enough to find a way to win as the Bulls created more distance with command of the East's final play-in spot.

Gilbert McGregor

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Preview: Raptors-Bulls has heavy playoff implications

The Raptors trail the Bulls by 2.0 games for the final spot the the Easter Conference Play-In Tournament with just over 20 games remaining in the season. With Chicago taking the first of three meetings, it has a chance to take the season series and playoff tiebreaker with a win in this one. Can a shorthanded Toronto squad muscle up and come away with one of its biggest wins of the season?

Kyle Irving

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Highlights & top performers Tuesday's action

Standout performances from Nikola Vucevic, Paul George, Nikola Jokic and Steph Curry headlined Wednesday's busy eight-game slate. Catch up on all the scores and highlights below.

NBA.com Staff

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Sunday's highlights & top performers

There were seven games to look forward to on Sunday, including Rajon Rondo's debut with the Clippers. Follow along for the final scores, stats, highlights and scores from each contest.

NBA.com Staff

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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

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How deadline acquisitions performed with new teams

In the hours leading up to the wild 2021 trade deadline, a total of 16 trades were executed involving 23 different teams. To take things a step further, 46 players were moved, and that doesn't include the number of notable players that joined new teams on the buyout market. Now that the dust is settling, we can assess which big names stand to make an immediate impact in their new situations, from Nikola Vucevic to Andre Drummond to Norm Powell. We've got you covered with all you need to know about how these familiar faces fit in new places.

Gilbert McGregor

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Booker evolving into 'complete player'

Booker shot a scorching 17-of-24 from the field and took over down the stretch to give the Suns their fourth-straight win.

Benyam Kidane

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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

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Potential buyout candidates following trade deadline

While all the attention ahead of this season's trade deadline was on which players could be dealt, equally interesting is which players could be bought out. We'll continue to update the following file with buyout rumours.

NBA.com Staff

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On This Date: Jordan drops career-high 69 points on Cavs

"I didn't think about being tired because I wanted to win the game," Michael Jordan said afterwards. "I've been in that situation where I've scored a lot of points and we lost, and I didn't want that to happen."

Kane Pitman

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Popovich becomes 3rd coach to reach 1,300 wins

Popovich needs just 35 wins to tie Don Nelson for the most regular season wins (1335) in NBA history.

Benyam Kidane

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Six key takeaways from trade deadline

It was an active deadline despite Kyle Lowry not being traded, with the Magic moving three of their starters and the Heat making a big move at the eleventh hour. For more on another fascinating trade deadline, some key takeaways...

Scott Rafferty

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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On this date: MJ's return in 1995

A day after announcing "I'm back" via an infamous fax, Jordan returned to the NBA floor on March 19, 1995 against the Indiana Pacers.

Yash Matange

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On This Date: 'I'm back' - Jordan announces comeback

More than year after his retirement from the game, Michael Jordan announced his return with the most famous two-word fax - "I'm back."

Benyam Kidane

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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

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Highlights & top performers from Tuesday's action

Tuesday's seven-game slate served up plenty of superstar performances and we've got you covered with all the final scores, stats and highlights from each game below.

NBA.com Staff

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On This Date: McGee blocks 12 shots

In the past 20 years, there have only been three players that have blocked 12 shots in an NBA game. That is the most blocked shots by a player in a game in that timeframe.

Kyle Irving

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Raptors drop 5th straight with loss to Bulls

The Toronto Raptors slumped to their fifth loss in a row, going down 118-95 to the Bulls on the second night of a back-to-back.

Benyam Kidane

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Highlights & top performers from Sunday's action

There were nine NBA games to look forward to on Sunday! Scroll below for final scores, stats and highlights from each contest.

NBA.com Staff

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Preview: Raptors look to snap losing streak against Bulls

Both the Raptors and Bulls enter Sunday's matchup riding losing streaks, with Toronto losing its last four games and Chicago losing its last two. The game begins at 9:00 p.m. ET on TSN.

Scott Rafferty

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Highlights, top performers from Friday's action

The second half of the NBA season continued with a seven-game slate. We've got you covered from coast to coast with final scores, news, stats, highlights and the top fantasy performers from the day.

NBA.com Staff

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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

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LaVine's rise from Dunk Contest to All-Star Game

For the first four years of his NBA career, Zach LaVine was primarily associated with his two legendary performances as the 2015 and 2016 Slam Dunk Contest champion. As he continues to grow as a player, the 26-year-old has proven to be much more than just a leaper, flashing a well-rounded skillset as a prolific scorer who has graduated to Sunday's main event for the first time.

Kyle Irving

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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

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Most notable birthday performances of superstars

While there are plenty of ways to bring in a birthday, five superstars put forth performances that will live in the record books forever.

Gilbert McGregor

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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

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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

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All-Star matchups take centre stage this week

Can't control your anticipation for this year's All-Star Game? You're in luck, as these upcoming four days alone have 13 games in which two or more All-Stars will face off head-to-head.

Gilbert McGregor

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NBA postpones Sunday's Raptors-Bulls game

Because of positive test results and ongoing contact tracing within the Raptors, the team will not have the league-required eight available players to proceed with the scheduled game against the Bulls.

Official Release

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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

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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

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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

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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

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Challenging cases for All-Star reserves

The starters have been selected for the 2021 NBA All-Star Game, meaning the hardest decisions are coming up. Picking the reserves inevitably causes a conversation as deserving players are bound to get left out. Which players will get selected as an All-Star and which players will be left snubbed?

Kyle Irving

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Highlights and top performers from Friday's action

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

NBA.com Staff

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NBA's all-time leading scorers

LeBron James leads all active players, but who else ranks among the NBA's top scorers?

NBA.com Staff

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Highlights & top performers from Wed's action

We had 10 games on deck around the Association on Wednesday! Scroll below for all the final scores, stats, news, and highlights from each game below.

NBA.com Staff

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Breaking down Jordan's iconic fadeaway

It was the most unstoppable shot by the NBA's most unstoppable scorer. Here's why absolutely nobody had an answer for Michael Jordan's iconic fadeaway jumper.

Scott Rafferty

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NBA adds two games to schedule

The Pistons-Bulls game, which was originally targeted for the second half of the season, will replace the Pistons-Mavericks and Hornets-Bulls games which were postponed earlier today. The Nuggets-Cavaliers game, which was originally targeted for the second half of the season, will replace the Nuggets-Hornets game which was postponed earlier today.

Official Release

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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

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Feb. 14, 1990: MJ dons No. 12

On Valentine's Day in 1990, His Airness was forced to wear a No. 12 jersey as his No. 23 jersey was unavailable in Orlando. Find out why:

Yash Matange

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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

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All-Star Moment: LaVine erupts for season-high 46 PTS

Zach LaVine and Coby White created NBA history, becoming the first teammates ever to hit eight-plus 3-pointers in the same game!

Benyam Kidane

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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Head-to-Head, Week 3: 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

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All-Star Moment: Clutch LaVine edges Knicks

Not for the first time this season, the 25-year-old came up clutch for the Bulls. Averaging career-highs across the board, including his shooting percentages, LaVine is making a strong case for his first-ever All-Star selection.

Yash Matange

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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

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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

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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

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Kawhi showing shades of Kobe, Jordan in new system

It's unfair to compare anyone to the two legends, but there's one way in particular that Kawhi Leonard is playing like Kobe Bryant and Michael Jordan to start this season. Let's take a closer look.

Scott Rafferty

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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

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Head-to-Head, Week 2: 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

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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

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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

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Don't sleep on LaVine and the Bulls

With new management, a new head coach and an elite scorer in Zach LaVine leading the way, the Bulls franchise is taking the right steps towards again being a perennial postseason contender.

Gilbert McGregor

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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

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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

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Buy or Sell: Which fantasy players should you move?

One month into the 2020-21 NBA season, you're probably beginning to identify which players to keep or part ways with on your fantasy roster. As the trade market heats up, should you buy or sell players like Trae Young, Donovan Mitchell, Devin Booker and Julius Randle?

Kyle Irving

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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

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Running Diary from Sunday's action

The 2020-21 NBA season continued with another six-game slate on Sunday. We've got you covered below with final scores, news, stats and highlights from throughout the day.

NBA.com Staff

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Running diary from Friday's action

The red-hot LA Clippers scorch the nets, OKC outlast Chicago in OT and a monster from Andre Drummond night carries the Cavs on a big day of NBA action.

NBA.com Staff

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Pelicans-Mavs, Celtics-Bulls games postponed

The NBA and NBPA will be meeting today about modifying the league’s Health and Safety Protocols.

NBA.com Staff

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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

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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

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