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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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

#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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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 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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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 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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Optimal viewing plan for 10-game slate

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

Yash Matange

Running Diary of Saturday's games

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

NBA.com Staff

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Running diary from Sunday's action

Sunday's eight-game schedule had plenty of big performances across the NBA. We've got you covered below with all the scores, news, stats, highlights and top fantasy performers from the night!

NBA.com Staff

Friday's highlights

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

NBA.com Staff

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

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

Running Diary from Tuesday's action

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

NBA.com Staff

Running diary from Sunday's eight games

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

NBA.com Staff

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

Running diary from Friday's games

With seven games on deck on Thursday, we've got you covered below with the scores, news, highlights, and the best fantasy performers of the night.

NBA.com Staff

Wins elude Wizards despite Russ triple-doubles

Westbrook joins Oscar Robertson as the only players in NBA history to record a triple-double in their first three games of a season, however, the Wizards are yet to record a win, currently sitting 0-4.

Benyam Kidane

Running diary from Tuesday's games

We had 10 games on deck for a busy Tuesday 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

Optimal viewing plan for tonight's games

There are 10 games to look forward to on Tuesday, including a rematch of last season's Eastern Conference Semifinals and a matchup between two of the league's up-and-coming teams. Here's the optimal viewing plan for what should be another fun slate of games.

Scott Rafferty

Curry makes history as Dubs earn first win

Steph Curry became the third player in NBA history to record 2,500 career 3-pointers as the Warriors eeked out a 129-128 win over the Chicago Bulls, thanks to Damion Lee's late 3-pointer.

Benyam Kidane

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

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

Recapping Day 8 of preseason action

The stars were out on the second last night of preseason action, with a former MVP sending an ominous warning to the rest of the league.

Kane Pitman

The case for four MIP favourites

The Most Improved Player award often catapults players towards All-Star and All-NBA status. These players are among the top candidates to win the award in the 2020-21 season.

Kyle Irving

Biggest storylines from Day 6 of preseason

Just eight teams hit the floor on Wednesday as LeBron James and Anthony Davis made their pre-season debuts, while Coby White and Zach LaVine put on a show for the Bulls. We've got you covered with all the big takeaways from Day 6 of pre-season.

Benyam Kidane

Biggest storylines from Day 3 of the preseason

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

Yash Matange

Biggest takeaways from Day 1 of preseason

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

Benyam Kidane

Players primed for breakout season

Ahead of the 2020-21 season tip-off, who are the potential breakout stars that could make their mark on the league?

Kane Pitman

Scottie Pippen told Michael Jordan why he 'wasn’t too pleased' with 'The Last Dance'

Scottie Pippen wasn't a fan of the documentary series.

Jordan Heck

Are the Bulls ready to make the leap?

Headlined by their young core of Coby White, Zach LaVine, Lauri Markannen and Wendell Carter Jr., plus rookie Patrick Williams, the No. 4 overall pick in the 2020 Draft, the Bulls are set for a fresh start in 2020-21 under new head coach Billy Donovan.

Benyam Kidane

Will the Bulls draft gamble pay off?

The Bulls selected Florida State forward Patrick Williams with the No. 4 pick in the 2020 NBA Draft, turning heads with the prospect being selected much earlier than anyone anticipated. Will Chicago's gamble pay off? Or will it be the reach of the draft?

Kyle Irving

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

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

Meet the NBA's new head coaches

Almost a third of the teams in the NBA will enter the 2020-21 season with a new head coach, including a rebuilding team in the Knicks, a team on the rise in the Pelicans and a title contender in the Clippers.

Scott Rafferty

Was Isiah Thomas deserving of the Dream Team?

The absence of the Pistons guard on the 1992 Dream Team has long been linked to a request by Michael Jordan. But was Isiah deserving? And who would he replace?

Juan Estevez

What you need to know about the 'Jordan Rules'

Before Jordan won his first championship, the "Bad Boys" Pistons served as his biggest roadblock. They didn't necessarily shut him down, but the Pistons were able to contain Jordan and the Bulls in a way no other team in the league could at the time.

Scott Rafferty

Best players that didn't make Dream Team

Isiah Thomas isn't the only star who missed out on making the Dream Team.

Micah Adams

Most interesting teams on draft night

With the 2020 NBA Draft being one of the first steps toward the 2020-21 season, there are plenty of teams that are making their first moves toward shaping their roster for Opening Night. Which NBA franchises are the most interesting to watch on draft night? Our NBA.com staff discusses.

NBA.com Staff

Best free agent defenders

So often the focus when looking at free agency is on the offensive end. With that in mind, who are the best options on the defensive side of the floor among the 2020 free agents?

Kane Pitman

On this Date: Jordan sets the tone for first scoring title

On Nov. 1, 1986, Michael Jordan carried the momentum from a playoff explosion the year prior to score 50 points in the Bulls season-opener against the New York Knicks. This performance set the tone for what became Jordan's first of 10 scoring titles in his NBA career.

Kyle Irving

Who are the best available coaches?

There are now just two NBA teams in search of a new head coach for the 2020-21 season. Which names will come up in consideration to fill the vacancies?

Gilbert McGregor

On This Date: Jordan does it all in his NBA debut

Michael Jordan showed his superstar potential in his NBA debut to the tune of 16 points, seven assists, six rebounds, four blocks and two steals in 40 minutes of play.

Scott Rafferty

MJ discusses social media era

Michael Jordan is one of the biggest names in the history of sport. Despite playing in the 90's MJ was a revered figure across the globe in his prime that came well before the social media era.

Kane Pitman

The NBA's championship legacy gatekeeper

When you're as dominant of a player as LeBron James is, you have the power to create or prevent legacies for others. While there's a handful of superstars who will forever be a champion thanks to James, the list of players that never won — or are still in search of — an NBA title runs much longer thanks to LeBron's gatekeeping.

Kyle Irving

Who is the GOAT: LeBron or MJ?

LeBron James has earned his fourth NBA championship and fourth Finals MVP, closing the gap on the ring total of all-time great Michael Jordan. As LeBron's legacy continues to grow, the debate of who is the best player in league history becomes closer than ever before. Here's a look at some numbers to support either side of the argument.

Kyle Irving

Michael Jordan talks motivation in unreleased 'The Last Dance' footage

In a previously unreleased clip from the Emmy-winning documentary series, Jordan can be seen chatting with "SportsCenter" anchor Stuart Scott in the midst of the 1998 NBA Finals.

Jordan Greer

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

Zach LaVine reacts to Bulls hiring Billy Donovan during 'Call of Duty' live stream

One Bulls player offered a strong endorsement of the team's latest hire just minutes after it happened.

Jordan Greer

Bulls hire Billy Donovan as head coach

Donovan posted a record of 243-157 (.608) with the Oklahoma City Thunder, taking them to playoffs in each of his five seasons as head coach.

NBA.com Staff

Podcast series on 'Last Dance' Bulls set to debut

American journalist J.A. Adande and former Bulls' guard B.J. Armstrong to revisit emmy-nominated documentary "The Last Dance" and the 1997-98 NBA Champion Chicago Bulls in a 10 part podcast series.

NBA.com Staff

What 2020 NBA Draft lottery results mean for Bulls

The Bulls caught a break. Can they capitalize on their good fortune?

Dan Bernstein

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

Bulls fans react with glee after team fires coach Jim Boylen

Jim Boylen's tenure with the Chicago Bulls is over, having compiled a 39-84 record since taking charge in December 2018.

Omnisport

Boylen out as head coach of Bulls

The Chicago Bulls made the move to fire Jim Boylen on Friday. The team announced the search for a replacement will begin immediately.

Carlan Gay

Bulls might be stuck with Jim Boylen

Chicago is apparently worried the COVID-19 pandemic will take a toll on its bottom line, limiting its staff flexibility.

Dan Bernstein

Pistons fans hate seeing Michael Jordan's Jumpman logo on Detroit uniforms

This will not be a pleasant sight for Pistons fans who fondly remember the "Bad Boys" era.

Jordan Greer

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

'NBA Jam' creator admits he gave Pistons key advantage over Bulls

You have to respect the level of pettiness.

Jordan Greer

Building the perfect MJ team in 2020

Imagine Michael Jordan in today's NBA. Now imagine you're tasked with building the perfect team around MJ with current players. Who are the ideal running mates? LeBron? Giannis? Kawhi? Now that all 10 episodes of "The Last Dance" have aired, we spun it forward to imagine what a team starring Jordan might look like in 2020.

Scott Rafferty

Was MJ's shot the greatest ever?

Sunday marks the 22-year anniversary of Michael Jordan's game-winner in Game 6 of the 1998 Finals. Was it the greatest shot in playoff history? We picked 16 of the greatest shots in NBA postseason history, seeded them 1-16 and placed them in a bracket. Here's how it all unfolded as determined by fans of NBA.com.

Micah Adams

Timeline of Michael Jordan's 6 NBA titles

Jordan led the Bulls to six championships in as many Finals appearances over an eight-year span. The six titles has the Bulls tied in third for the most NBA championships ever behind the Boston Celtics (17) and the Los Angeles Lakers (16).

Yash Matange

A near-trade involving Clyde Drexler could have taken an NBA title from Michael Jordan

Drexler was almost a member of the Sonics.

Dan Bernstein

Bulls: No decision on Boylen

Jim Boylen's future as Chicago's head coach remains unclear.

Omnisport

Jordan, Jordan Brand pledge $100M to social justice causes

"Until the ingrained racism that allows our country’s institutions to fail is completely eradicated, we will remain committed to protecting and improving the lives of Black people," Jordan and Jordan Brand said in a statement.

NBA.com Staff

OTD: MJ's Shrug game in 1992

In Game 1 of the 1992 Finals, often called the "shrug game", Jordan set Finals records for points scored in a half (35) and 3-pointers made in one half (six).

Yash Matange

How NBA legends performed in playoff debuts

In anticipation of Luka Doncic, as well as potentially Zion Williamson and Ja Morant, making their postseason debuts in 2020, we take a look back at how some of the league's biggest names — former and current — performed in their postseason debuts.

Yash Matange

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

Michael Jordan-penned love letter to Amy Hunter sells for over $25,000 at auction

In a letter written to the then-actress and model, Jordan appears to be breaking off a relationship.

Joe Rivera

Michael Jordan: Golden State Warrior? It happened — kind of

Over a 48-hour period, Michael Jordan was a Golden State Warrior.

Joe Rivera

The 1980s All-Decade Team

Magic Johnson and Larry Bird were the easy picks, but who else made the cut? Plus, two players from one team, but not the Lakers or Celtics?

Micah Adams

All-Decade Team for 1990s

10 years, five players, one impossible task. Aside from a couple of no-brainers, choosing the All-Decade Team for the 1990s proved tough. The centres alone were a task, but in the end we made difficult choices. Our week-long decade-by-decade trip through NBA history continues with the '90s.

Carlan Gay

You can't tell the story of the 1990s without...

Michael Jordan. The Chicago Bulls. The Dream Team. The 1996 NBA Draft. The 1990s was one of the defining decades in NBA history.

Benyam Kidane

What happened to the NBA without MJ?

Michael Jordan abruptly retired ahead of the 1993-94 NBA season, which left the league wide open for the first time in many years.

Carlan Gay

Would Jordan and Bulls have four-peated?

After winning their sixth and final championship in the 1997-98 season, the Bulls infamously and unceremoniously disbanded. No Michael Jordan. No Scottie Pippen. No Dennis Rodman. No Phil Jackson. But what if everyone came back? Would they have completed the four-peat in 1999?

NBA.com Staff

Best forgotten players of 2010s

We're taking today to look back on the best players, teams and biggest storylines of the 2010s, but we also wanted to shine a light on players you may have forgotten about.

NBA.com Staff

Michael Jordan's honesty in 'The Last Dance' called into question by author Sam Smith

Smith is the latest to speak out on the truthfulness of Jordan in "The Last Dance."

Joe Rivera

Gary Payton on Michael Jordan laughing at him: 'You know I was hot'

In Episode 8 of "The Last Dance," Michael Jordan said he had "no problem" playing against Gary Payton.

Jordan Greer

Vela: Jordan's Last Dance reminded me of Henry

The LAFC star says he was inspired while watching the 10-part series on the Chicago Bulls

Ryan Tolmich

Big picture takeaways from 'The Last Dance'

After 10 riveting episodes with fresh commentary and never-before-seen footage, it's time to reconsider several big picture narratives surrounding the most iconic team of the 90s.

Carlan Gay

Karl Malone respects Michael Jordan, but 'I was a bad SOB, too'

The Mailman was respectful, to a point, about MJ in a suddenly released film clip, but he also held himself in high regard in a clip that magically surfaced in the wake of "The Last Dance" airing.

Tom Gatto

Michael Jordan's clutch play in Game 6 of 1998 NBA Finals went well beyond his last shot with Bulls

Jordan's final shot captured only a fraction of the greatness he displayed in the fourth quarter of Game 6.

Jordan Greer

Michael Jordan on allegations he pushed off for Game 6 winner vs. Jazz: 'Bulls—'

Michael Jordan used "The Last Dance" to issue a firm denial on the subject.

Dan Bernstein

Skip Bayless blames Phil Jackson as 'real villain' who destroyed Bulls dynasty

Does Skip Bayless have a point?

Joe Rivera

How to watch 'The Last Dance' MJ doc

With sports fans stuck at home with no live games to watch, ESPN brought forward the release of the highly-anticipated Michael Jordan "The Last Dance" documentary to April 19. All 10 episodes of the series are now available to watch on Netflix.

NBA.com Staff

How many MVPs should Jordan have won?

On May 18, 1998, Michael Jordan won his fifth and final MVP award. Should he have won more of them? Or did he actually win too many? Here's a closer look at the seasons he did and didn't take home the hardware.

Micah Adams

Horace Grant calls Michael Jordan 'a damn snitch,' rebuts claims from 'The Last Dance'

It seems some of Jordan's claims from the lauded ESPN documentary have rubbed former teammates the wrong way.

Zac Al-Khateeb

'The Last Dance' was extensive, but here are 7 topics we wanted more of

Now that ESPN's Michael Jordan-Bulls docuseries is over, fans are left wanting more. Here's a lot more.

Joe Rivera

NBA Soundsystem LIVE: Recapping the Last Dance

NBA.com's Carlan Gay and Micah Adams recap the final two episodes of the 'Last Dance' and discuss what they took away from it.

NBA.com Staff

Michael Jordan's Chicago mansion up for sale at $14.9M after failing to sell at $29M

Jordan, who lives in Jupiter, Fla., has attempted to sell his Chicago mansion for several years.

Zac Al-Khateeb

Pizza Hut employee who delivered pizza to Michael Jordan calls poisoning theory a 'bunch of crap'

There were not five guys delivering the pizza, Craig Fite says.

Joe Rivera

LeBron mulls MJ partnership

LeBron James discussed Michael Jordan after the conclusion of the 'The Last Dance' – a docuseries focused on the iconic Chicago Bulls team.

Sacha Pisani

Three flaws in 'The Last Dance' that limited the documentary on Michael Jordan's Bulls

"The Last Dance" was a lot of fun. It was also flawed in a few ways.

Jordan Greer

The greatest Michael Jordan game you definitely don't remember

Remembering a Michael Jordan-Kobe Bryant showdown that still resonates almost 20 years later.

Bill Bender

Test your knowledge on 'The Last Dance'

How many attempts did it take Jordan to get past the Bad Boy Pistons? What was the meaning behind one of Dennis Rodman's iconic hairdos? And just how underpaid was Scottie Pippen in 1997-98? Test your knowledge of ESPN's "The Last Dance"!

NBA.com Staff

🎥: Jordan's Game 6 heroics in 1998 Finals

Following the conclusion of The Last Dance, what better time to re-visit Game 6 of the 1998 NBA Finals — Michael Jordan's last game with the Chicago Bulls and of course, the last shot.

Benyam Kidane

Had Michael Jordan and 'The Last Dance' Bulls been granted an encore, there's no guarantee it would've been a smash

If there had been the occasion to do another chapter of “The Last Dance” — well, there would have been no reason to do the entire series.

Mike DeCourcy

'The Last Dance': Screaming Pacers lady is the next viral meme to come from Bulls doc

Is there anyone who stood out more in Episode 9 than the screaming Pacers fan?

Zac Al-Khateeb

Presented as 'Last Dance' villain, Jerry Krause brought more to Bulls' championships than (almost) anyone

The dialogue in ESPN's docuseries so often impugned Krause, but the subtext of the series has been an affirmation of his enduring contributions to basketball and the Bulls.

Mike DeCourcy

Did Michael Jordan actually have the flu in the 'Flu Game'?

Jordan put on a performance for the ages considering his illness — but what exactly was the cause of it?

Zac Al-Khateeb

NBA family reacts to last episodes

Plenty of personalities from the NBA family took to Twitter to share their reactions to Episodes 9 and 10, which released worldwide (outside the US) on Netflix on May 18.

NBA.com Staff

5 takeaways from Ep. 9 & 10

Bulls documentary concludes with the dynasty's toughest matchup and Michael Jordan's last shot.

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OTD: Michael Jordan is named 1998 NBA MVP

The 1997-98 MVP award was Jordan's fifth of his career - tied for the second-most all-time with Bill Russell. Only Kareem Abdul-Jabbar (6) has won more.

Yash Matange

Remembering when Michael Jordan, Bulls shut down Jazz in biggest NBA Finals blowout ever

How did the Bulls beat the Jazz by 42 points in the 1998 NBA Finals? Luc Longley tells SN why he still appreciates Chicago's defense more than anything.

Bill Bender

What time does 'The Last Dance' air today? TV schedule for Episodes 9-10 of Michael Jordan documentary

Here's a complete guide to watching Episodes 9 and 10 of "The Last Dance" on ESPN.

Jordan Greer

How many championships did Michael Jordan win? Breaking down his NBA Finals runs

Here's a look at Michael Jordan's championship runs, and the NBA players who share his company in that prestigious club.

Bill Bender

Ranking the villains on 'The Last Dance,' from the 'Bad Boys' to Jerry Krause and even Michael Jordan himself

No. 1 is obvious, but who else cracks the top five?

Austin Anderson

Tougher road in playoffs: MJ or LeBron?

One is 6-0 in the Finals. One is 3-6 in the Finals. One faced a far easier road to get there. One faced a far more daunting task once there. A closer look into the playoff opponents of MJ and LeBron reveals there is far more to the GOAT conversation than 6-0 or 3-6.

Micah Adams