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Finals moments that could have altered NBA history

Shots that decide championships are forever remembered as some of the greatest moments in NBA history. They are singular, defining for everyone involved; but in each of those events, those successes hinged on opponents missing shots that would have changed history as we know it. Here, we take a closer look at how a few bounces could have altered the entire scope of the league's history.

Matthew Blum

Who will win the NBA 2K Players Tournament?

The NBA 2K Players Tournament is ready to kick off on Friday, April 3 and the first round matchups are set. Has Kevin Durant's time off this season boosted his 2K skills? Will Tik Tok be the downfall of players not gaming enough? Is all of Devin Booker's video game live streaming about to pay off? Should Hassan Whiteside unplug his mic so he doesn't have to listen to Patrick Beverley's trash talk?

Kyle Irving

Report: Bulls eyeing Raptors GM for executive position

According to ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski, the Bulls have began searching for a new candidate to run their basketball operations, beginning with Raptors GM Bobby Webster and Nuggets GM Arturas Karnisovas.

Kyle Irving

Greatest shots in NBA playoff history

Where does Kawhi Leonard's epic Game 7 shot last year for the Toronto Raptors sit among the best shots ever? We picked 16 of the greatest shots in NBA postseason history, seeded them 1-16 and placed them in a bracket. Each day fans on NBA.com voted for each matchup and we have a winner! Was it Kawhi? MJ? Magic? Here's how it all unfolded...

Micah Adams

VOTE NOW: Kawhi Leonard or Ray Allen for greatest shot ever

We picked the 16 greatest shots in NBA postseason history, seeded them 1-16 and placed them in a bracket. Each day fans on NBA.com have voted for each matchup and we're down to the final two! Will it be Kawhi Leonard's epic shot from last year's playoffs? Or will it be Ray Allen's season-saving 3-pointer in the 2013 NBA Finals? It's up to you! Your game, your bracket and your vote!

Micah Adams

VOTE NOW: Greatest shots... Kawhi or MJ? Ray or Kyrie?

We picked the 16 greatest shots in NBA postseason history and seeded them 1-16. Vote below on each matchup and by the end of the week, we'll crown the greatest shot in NBA postseason history as determined by you, the fans! We're onto the semifinals with only four shots still in contention!

Micah Adams

Highest scoring April Fools' Day performances

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

Scott Rafferty

MJ vs. LeBron, Rodman drama and more: Big questions ahead of 'The Last Dance'

"The Last Dance" has been bumped up to April 19. Here are 10 questions we have ahead of the premiere of ESPN's documentary series on Michael Jordan and the Bulls.

Bill Bender

VOTE NOW: Kawhi vs Jordan in greatest shots bracket

We picked the 16 greatest shots in NBA postseason history and seeded them 1-16. Vote below on each matchup and by the end of the week, we'll crown the greatest shot in NBA postseason history as determined by you, the fans! We're onto Day 2 of voting after the 1st Round narrowed the field from 16 down to 8.

Micah Adams

Kawhi, MJ or Kyrie? Vote on greatest shots in playoff history

We picked the 16 greatest shots in NBA postseason history and seeded them 1-16. There can only be one winner which is why we need your help in sorting through the contenders one day at a time. Vote below on each matchup and by the end of the week, we'll crown the greatest shot in NBA postseason history as determined by you, the fans!

Micah Adams

#NBATogetherLive: Jordan's 55 PTS vs. Knicks

In just his fifth game back from retirement, Michael Jordan lit up the Knicks for 55 points in a vintage performance at Madison Square Garden.

Benyam Kidane

A point-by-point breakdown of Michael Jordan's 'double nickel' masterpiece at Madison Square Garden

You remember Michael Jordan's 55 points against the Knicks on March 28, 1995. Here is what you might have missed in that memorable performance.

Bill Bender

OTD: 62,046 watch Bulls-Hawks

With Michael Jordan and the Bulls come to Atlanta, a record crowd poured into the Georgia Dome to witness Chicago pull off an 89-74 win over the Hawks.

Kane Pitman

Which unexpected players could score 70?

Three years ago today, Devin Booker had his historic 70-point game against the Celtics. While players like James Harden, Damian Lillard and Stephen Curry are prime candidates to someday potentially score 70 in a game, Booker's performance was fairly unexpected. Who are some under the radar players that could eclipse the 70-point mark?

Kyle Irving

Michael Jordan voted most clutch player in NBA history

The people have spoken! Michael Jordan received 28% of the votes followed by Kobe Bryant at 18% and Kawhi Leonard at 16%. See who else cracked the top 5!

NBA.com Staff

Every buzzer-beating game-winner this season

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

Yash Matange

Remembering that time Kenny Rogers scored on Michael Jordan

The Gambler vs the GOAT in a 1988 classic showdown.

Emily Carson

Recap of Tuesday's 9-game slate

The Blazers keep their playoff hopes alive, Bradley Beal drops another 40-point game and the Clippers make it rain from three against the Warriors. We've got you covered with all the action from Tuesday's busy nine-game slate.

NBA.com Staff

Recap of Sunday's 11-game slate

There was no shortage of action around the NBA, with 11 games on Sunday. Catch up on all the action right here.

NBA.com Staff

Friday's scores: LeVert's triple-double gives Nets big win

Plenty of action went down on a busy 10-game slate on Friday. Catch up on all the results, right here!

NBA.com Staff

Wednesday's scores: Melo drops 25 PTS in win vs. Wizards

Carmelo Anthony poured in a team-high 25 points to lead the Blazers past the Wizards at home. Catch up on all the results from tonight's games here!

NBA.com Staff

Monday's scores: McCollum drops 41 PTS vs. Magic

CJ McCollum filled it up for the Blazers, while the Pacers and Heat extended their win streaks. Catch up on all the results below!

NBA.com Staff

Saturday's scores

Trae Young dropped 25 points as Atlanta handled Portland and T.J Warren poured in 30 in a Pacers road win over the Cavs in a busy night around the NBA.

NBA.com Staff

That time a young Kevin Garnett talked trash to Michael Jordan — and immediately regretted it

Giving Michael Jordan extra motivation to destroy you? Bad call, KG.

Jordan Greer

Bulls' Jim Boylen to keep red-hot Coby White on bench despite calls for him to start

Boylen is sticking to his guns — much to the chagrin of his critics.

Dan Bernstein

Tuesday's scores: Tatum drops 36 in Celtics win

With seven games around the NBA, there was no shortage of star performances, headlined by LeBron James, Giannis Antetokounmpo and Jayson Tatum. Catch up on all the results, right here!

NBA.com Staff

Sunday's scores: McCollum, Melo lift Blazers past Pistons

With 14 teams in action, there were plenty of storylines to keep an eye on. Follow along below for the best from each one.

NBA.com Staff

Saturday's scores: Kings stun Clippers in LA

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

NBA.com Staff

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

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

Kane Pitman

All-Star Saturday night participants

Who is participating during All-Star Saturday night in 2020? Below, find participants for each event.

NBA.com Staff

Tuesday's scores: Spurs snap 5-game skid

Patty Mills, LaMarcus Aldridge and Dejounte Murray combined to power the Spurs to a 114-106 win over the Thunder. Catch up on all of tonight's games, right here.

NBA.com Staff

Joel Embiid breaks promise to stop trolling after just three weeks

He's back.

Dan Bernstein

Simmons triple-double powers 76ers past Bulls

The 76ers made it back-to-back wins with a 118-111 victory over the Chicago Bulls, improving their home record to 24-2 on the season.

Benyam Kidane

Sunday's scores: Lillard leads Blazers past Heat

We had seven games around the Association on Sunday, headlined by the Jazz's thrilling win over the Rockets and the Blazers' victory over the new-look Miami Heat. Catch up on all the action, right here!

NBA.com Staff

When is the 2020 NBA All-Star Game?

In 2020, the Chicago Bulls will host the NBA All-Star Game. It'll mark the third time the franchise has hosted the game, the last time coming in 1988.

NBA.com Staff

Zion leads Pelicans to road win in Chicago

With this win in Chicago, the Pelicans improve to 4-4 in their eight games with 2019 No. 1 draft pick Zion Williamson in the lineup.

Yash Matange

Thursday's scores: Lillard powers Blazers past Spurs

We had five games around the Association tonight, headlined by Bucks and 76ers, followed by the Rockets and Lakers. Catch up on all the action, right here!

NBA.com Staff

9 thoughts: Davis leads Raptors to 11th straight win

The undrafted rookie finished with an efficient 31 points as the Raptors tied a franchise record with their 11th straight victory with a dominant performance against the Chicago Bulls.

Gilbert McGregor

Game Preview: Raptors-Bulls

Toronto has won 10 straight and is one win away from tying a franchise-record win streak set in 2016 and 2018. Standing in its way is Chicago, a team that will lean on Zach LaVine to snap a two-game skid of its own.

Gilbert McGregor

Kyrie credits Mamba mentality for 54-point game

Irving was unstoppable in Brooklyn, turning in an ultra-efficient performance, connecting on 19-of-23 from the field and 7-of-9 from the 3-point line.

Benyam Kidane

Oladipo dedicates clutch 3 to Kobe

After a 12-month injury layoff, Victor Oladipo returned in style, playing a key role in helping the Indiana Pacers defeat the Chicago Bulls, 115-106.

Yash Matange

Wednesday's scores: Nets honour Kobe in win over Pistons

Spencer Dinwiddie and Kyrie Irving paid tribute to Kobe Bryant as they led the Nets past the Pistons in Brooklyn. Catch up on all of tonight's scores, stats, news and highlights, right here!

NBA.com Staff

NBA teams pay tribute to Kobe Bryant

Following the heartbreaking news of Los Angeles Lakers legend Kobe Bryant's death, teams around the league continued to honour his legacy with a variety of tributes.

NBA.com Staff

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

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

Micah Adams

Saturday's scores: LeBron makes history and Kyrie drops 45

LeBron James moved into third on the all-time scorers list, while Kyrie Irving dropped 45 points in an OT win over the Detroit Pistons.

NBA.com Staff

Recap Wednesday's action

Russell Westbrook and James Harden helped the Rockets get over the Nuggets, while LeBron James and Anthony Davis were dominant at Madison Square Garden.

NBA.com Staff

Biggest disappointments of first half

The Philadelphia 76ers' poor road record, Mike Conley Jr.'s fit with the Utah Jazz and the lack of consistency from the Sacramento Kings and Phoenix Suns have left much to be desired at the halfway point of the NBA season.

NBA.com Staff

Most memorable moments on MLK Day

There has been big performances, historic moments, game-winners and even some fights! Re-live some of the best NBA moments on Martin Luther King Jr. Day.

Kyle Irving

Saturday's scores: CP3 drops 30 in win over POR

Saturday's 11-game slate was packed with action, highlights and more. Take a look at some of the best moments from a busy day around the Association!

NBA.com Staff

Simmons, Korkmaz power Sixers to win

Ben Simmons relentlessly attacked the paint while Furkan Korkmaz scorched the nets as the Sixers pulled away from the Bulls late to notch their second straight win.

Kane Pitman

Wednesday's scores: Pistons stun Celtics in Boston

On a busy 10-game slate on Wednesday, the Pistons shocking the Celtics in Boston was among the big headlines of the night.

NBA.com Staff

Monday's scores: Lillard, Blazers hold off Hornets

With seven games of NBA action tonight, there was a host of big-time performances, headlined by Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Damian Lillard and LeBron James. Catch up on all the games, right here!

NBA.com Staff

This Week in NBA History: MJ announces 2nd retirement

This Week in NBA History includes Michael Jordan announcing his second retirement in 1999 and the Wilt Chamberlain trade to the Philadelphia 76ers in 1965. Take a trip down memory lane to relive this week's top history-making moments.

Yash Matange

Saturday's scores: Bucks secure big road win over Blazers

The big three of Antetokounmpo, Middleton and Bledsoe combined for 91 points to lead the Bucks past the Blazers. With the win they move to a 35-6 record at the halfway point of the season.

NBA.com Staff

Friday's scores: Jazz extend winning streak to eight

The Utah Jazz extended their winning streak to eight games with a win over Charlotte, while Spencer Dinwiddie's career-high 14 assists helped Brooklyn snap their seven game losing streak.

NBA.com Staff

Wednesday's scores: DeRozan powers Spurs past Celtics

The Spurs picked up a big win on the road, while the Jazz extend their win streak to seven games. Catch up on the best from today's games, right here!

NBA.com Staff

Luka carries Mavs past Bulls with huge triple-double

En route to his 11th triple-double of the season, the 20-year-old Slovenian put on a show in Dallas, as he ensured the Mavericks came out on top against Bulls.

Yash Matange

Monday's scores: Warren scores 36 in win vs. the Hornets

Plenty of action went down on Monday's nine-game slate. Get a glimpse of it all with scores, stats, and highlights.

NBA.com Staff

Saturday's scores: Hornets stun Mavs despite Luka triple-double

Luka Doncic recorded a 39-point, 12-rebound, and 10-assist triple-double but the Hornets' backcourt duo of Terry Rozier III and Devonte' Graham combine for 56 points and 21 assists in an overtime win to hand the Mavericks their third loss in the last four games.

NBA.com Staff

Thursday's scores: Kings snap 8-game skid

The Sacramento Kings, led by De'Aaron Fox, overcame a 20-point first half deficit to snap an eight-game losing streak.

NBA.com Staff

How did Giannis, Bledsoe do in their return?

Giannis Antetokounmpo had only missed two games after the Bucks loss on Christmas Day but Eric Bledsoe had been out for the past eight games. They both made their return in Milwaukee's win over the Bulls.

Kyle Irving

Monday's scores: Booker leads Suns to comeback over Blazers

Devin Booker and Kelly Oubre Jr. combined for 62 points as the Suns used a big fourth quarter to edge the Trail Blazers. Catch up on all the day's scores, stats, news and highlights from tonight's games, right here.

NBA.com Staff

Saturday's scores: Suns snap 8-game skid

28 of the 30 teams in the NBA were in action on this Saturday with plenty of big matchups giving rise to plenty of storylines.

NBA.com Staff

Recap of Monday's 11-game slate

With no games on Christmas Eve, there was 11 games of NBA action packed into this Monday night slate. Catch up on all the results, stats and highlights below.

NBA.com Staff

Saturday's scores: Giannis posts triple-double in win at MSG

Saturday's action was headlined by the 76ers snapping their losing streak, James Harden dropping 47 in Phoenix, and the Clippers winning by 25 in San Antonio.

NBA.com Staff

Wednesday's scores: Pelicans snap 13-game losing streak

Nine games on Wednesday's were headlined by the Heat handing the 76ers their first home loss of the season. Check out the rest of the results for more.

NBA.com Staff

Doncic-less Mavs snap Bucks' 18-game winning streak despite Giannis Antetokounmpo's 48

No Luka Doncic, no worries for the Mavericks, who stopped the red-hot Bucks on Monday.

Sacha Pisani

Rockets, Thunder complete epic comeback wins

No lead was safe on Monday, with the Rockets and Thunder both clawing their way back from 25+ point deficits.

Benyam Kidane

Recap of Monday's NBA action

Damian Lillard capped off a big night for the Blazers' Big 3 with the game-winning and-1, while Mavericks snapped the Bucks' 18-game win streak. Catch up on all the scores, stats, highlights and top performers from tonight's games, right here!

NBA.com Staff

Jokic's triple-double headlines Saturday's action

With a number of close finishes and big stat lines, take a look at all the action from this NBA Saturday slate!

NBA.com Staff

Friday's scores: Knicks stun Kings in Sacramento

Lot of familiar things happened on Friday's 9-game slate - James Harden drops 50+ again, LeBron James and the Lakers win on the road again and the 76ers win at home again.

NBA.com Staff

Friday's NBA League Pass guide

Will James Harden break 50 points again for the fifth time this season? Can the Pacers continue their strong play? What will Most Improved Player of the Year candidate Devonte' Graham have in store for us tonight?

Kyle Irving

How NBA legends have performed on Christmas

No one has played more Christmas Day games than Kobe Bryant. No one has rebounded better on the holiday than Bill Russell. How have other NBA legends performed on Christmas?

Kyle Irving

Wednesday's scores: Bucks make it 16-straight wins

With 11 games around the Association, it was a busy day in the NBA, headlined by Kawhi Leonard's return to Toronto. Catch up on all the scores, stats, news and highlights from tonight's games.

NBA.com Staff

Raptors squeak out win vs. Bulls, snap three-game losing skid

It wasn't pretty, but the Raptors fought tooth-and-nail to come away with a grimy one-point win over the Bulls in Chicago to snap their three-game losing streak.

Kyle Irving

Recap of Monday's nine-game slate

With nine games of NBA action we had plenty of big performances, headlined by Paul George and Giannis Antetokounmpo. Catch up on all the scores, stats, news and highlights from tonight's games below.

NBA.com Staff

How did Siakam do vs. Chicago?

Pascal Siakam got out to a hot start scoring 13 points in the first quarter but finished with just 22 points in the game. Despite slowing down in the final three quarters, the Raptors still came away with a one-point victory.

Kyle Irving

Can Raps get back on track in Chicago?

The Raptors have lost three straight. The Bulls have dropped two in a row. Both teams are on the second end of a back-to-back and something has to give. Will Toronto or Chicago get back on track Monday night?

Gilbert McGregor

Sunday's scores: Kawhi leads Clippers to big win

Eight games of NBA action was headlined with the 76ers defeating the Raptors for their third straight loss and Anthony Davis dropping 50 in a win.

NBA.com Staff

Recap of Friday nights action

The Boston Celtics remain undefeated at home, Giannis Antetokounmpo and the Milwaukee Bucks send an emphatic message and the LA Lakers keep rolling.

NBA.com Staff

Recap Wednesday's 10-game schedule

The Lakers and Bucks improved on their NBA best record, while the Celtics remained undefeated at home in a battle of the East's contenders.

NBA.com Staff

Carmelo Anthony has turned Trail Blazers run into much more than a pity stop

The 35-year-old forward has helped Portland to a three-game win streak.

Dan Bernstein

Recap of Monday's NBA action

Six games across the Association tonight, with plenty of impressive performances. If you missed any of the action, we've got you covered for all the scores, stats, highlights and top performers from each game.

NBA.com Staff

A full recap from Friday's 13-game slate

It was another busy night in the NBA, with a massive 13 games on the schedule. Luka Doncic and Trae Young dazzled, while the Lakers continued their early season dominance.

NBA.com Staff

Wednesday's NBA scores, updates, news, stats and highlights

The day before Thanksgiving delivered a 14-game slate of NBA action, headlined by Anthony Davis' monster night in his return to New Orleans.

NBA.com Staff

Monday's games: Dinwiddie's game-winner gives Nets' 4th straight win

An action packed Monday saw the Bucks and Lakers win their eighth straight while the shorthanded Raptors edged the 76ers in a rematch of the Eastern Conference Semifinals.

NBA.com Staff

LaVine sinks game-winner; erupts for career-high 49

En route to the career night, LaVine knocked down a franchise record 13 3-pointers on just 17 attempts (76.5%).

Yash Matange

NBA players react to LaVine's historic game

LaVine scored a career-high 49 points in a win over the Charlotte Hornets, doing so on 13-for-17 shooting from 3-point range.

Scott Rafferty

Saturday's scores: Spurs snap 8-game losing streak

Giannis and the Bucks win their seventh straight while Carmelo Anthony and the Blazers slip to their fourth straight loss on a 10-game slate on Saturday

NBA.com Staff

Zach LaVine caps historic night with 13th 3, completes huge Bulls rally

Chicago trailed by eight with a minute to play and by five with 14 seconds to go in Charlotte on Saturday night. LaVine made the eventual game-winning 3, the last of his 13 treys on the night.

Tom Gatto

Friday's scores: Butler scores 27 in Heat's 5th straight win

There were plenty of storylines, highlights and scores from an entertaining 10-game slate on Friday. We got you covered with it all.

NBA.com Staff

Recap of Wednesday's busy 11-game slate

A busy 11-game slate served up plenty of big performances across the NBA, headlined by Giannis Antetokounmpo, Luka Doncic, Bradley Beal and Lou Williams. Catch up on all the results, stats, highlights and top performers from each game.

NBA.com Staff

Monday's scores: PG drains clutch three to beat OKC

Paul George came up clutch for the Clippers against his former team, the Oklahoma City Thunder, Luka Doncic joins LeBron with a 40-point triple-double and the Houston Rockets extend their win streak to eight games. Catch up on all the scores, highlights and top performers from a busy nine-game slate.

NBA.com Staff

Saturday's scores: Graham sinks game-winner at MSG

Eight games of NBA action on Saturday was capped off by a stellar home debut for Paul George in a 49-point win for the LA Clippers over the Atlanta Hawks.

NBA.com Staff

Full recap of Thursday's NBA slate

There were six games on tap for Thursday, headlined by the season and franchise debut for Paul George with the Los Angeles Clippers.

NBA.com Staff

Tuesday's action: Kings knock off Blazers

There were eight games of NBA action headlined by the Lakers earning a big win in Phoenix and Trae Young going off for a season-high 42 points!

NBA.com Staff

White makes history, outduels RJ Barrett

RJ Barrett stuffed the stat sheet doing everything in his power to give the Knicks back-to-back wins for the first time this season, but draft mate Coby White's fourth quarter explosion earned the Bulls the win.

Kyle Irving

Can Harden average 40 points per game?

James Harden poured in 42 points in a near triple-double with 10 rebounds and nine assists in the Rockets win over the Bulls. The All-Star guard has now scored over 40 points in four of his nine games this season. Could he potentially average over 40.0 points per game this season?

Kyle Irving

Sunday's scores: Doncic stuffs the stat sheet vs. Grizzlies

Five games of NBA action Saturday, headlined by big performances from James Harden and Luka Doncic, while the Celtics make it seven wins in a row. Catch up on all the scores, highlights and top performers, right here.

NBA.com Staff

NCAA's ruling on James Wiseman sure to rankle Memphis fans still haunted by 'strict liability'

Tigers fans haven't forgotten how the NCAA acted in the Derrick Rose matter. It's understandable that they fear a repeat involving another No. 1 recruit a decade later.

Mike DeCourcy

Wednesday's NBA action: Stars shine bright

Giannis Antetokounmpo, James Harden and Luka Doncic were among the biggest standouts during a full slate of NBA action Wednesday.

NBA.com Staff

Lakers' LeBron James roasts trash-talking fan, slams critics after latest triple-double

The Lakers star quickly had #WashedKing trending after his tweet following the Lakers' sixth straight win.

LeBron's triple-double guides Lakers to sixth-straight win

The Los Angeles Lakers extend their win streak to six games, behind a 30-point, 11-assist, 10-rebound performance from LeBron James.

Benyam Kidane

Tuesday's scores: Murray leads Nuggets past Heat

There were only six games on Tuesday's slate but there was no shortage of big performances, headlined by LeBron James, Gordon Hayward and Trae Young.

NBA.com Staff

Anthony Davis to the Bulls? Lakers shouldn't worry about those free agency rumors

Would Anthony Davis really consider leaving the Lakers after only one season and signing with the Bulls?

Jordan Greer

Live blog of Sunday's games

LeBron James, Luka Doncic and Kawhi Leonard stuffed the stat sheet to lead their teams to wins on a busy Sunday of NBA action.

NBA.com Staff

Recap of Friday's games

James Harden and the Rockets vs. Kyrie Irving and the Nets. LeBron James and the Lakers versus Luka Doncic and the Mavericks. You won't want to miss these headliners in tonight's NBA action.

NBA.com Staff

Recap of Wednesday's games

It was another busy night in the NBA with 11 games, meaning 22 teams were in action. We have you covered with the best of the best from the night.

NBA.com Staff

Harden drops 59 vs. Wizards

James Harden outdueled Bradley Beal (46 points) in a 159-158 win over the Wizards.

Thomas Lott

Recap of Monday's NBA action

Today's 11-game slate saw plenty of impressive performances, headlined by big scoring nights from Joel Embiid and James Harden, while the Warriors and Knicks pick up their first wins of the season.

NBA.com Staff

Anunoby shines in big Raptors win

Anunoby was Toronto's leading scorer through three quarters of play against Chicago. He finished with 17 points, six rebounds and four blocks in 25 minutes of play.

Scott Rafferty

Recap of Saturday night's action

Opening week continued with Saturday's 10-game slate, including home openers for the Bucks, Hawks, Knicks, Cavaliers and Bulls.

NBA.com Staff

Anunoby, Siakam lead Raptors past Bulls

The Raptors picked up a strong win over the Bulls on the back end of a back-to-back behind a balanced scoring attack and stout defence to advance to 2-1.

Kyle Irving

Preview: Raptors look to bounce back in Chicago

It's a quick turnaround for the Raptors, who look to bounce back from a hard-fought loss to the Celtics when they take the floor against the Bulls Saturday night.

Gilbert McGregor

Towns, Doncic and other stars shine in busy Friday night

Karl-Anthony Towns monster stat line and Luka Doncic's triple-double headline a handful of stars who shined under the bright lights of an NBA Friday night.

Kyle Irving

Recap of Friday night's action

Opening week of the NBA season continued with an exciting Friday night, headlined by the Boston Celtics hosting the Toronto Raptors and the Los Angeles Lakers hosting the Utah Jazz.

NBA.com Staff

Doncic gets triple-double in win

Last year's Rookie of the Year notched his ninth career triple-double with 25 points, 10 rebounds and 10 assists.

Ameer Tyree

Opening night overreactions

Kyrie Irving will break an untouchable scoring record, Andre Drummond will win the MVP and P.J. Washington will emerge as a sure-fire Hall-of-Famer. Is it reckless to completely overreact to one game? Of course! But it sure is fun so we did it anyways.

Micah Adams

Recap of Opening Day for 22 teams

22 teams tipped-off their season on Wednesday. If you missed any of the action right, we had you covered here with one-stop shopping for box scores, play-by-play, updates, stats and highlights.

NBA.com Staff

Batum breaks finger vs. Bulls

The 30-year-old reportedly fractured his middle finger during the Hornets' win over the Bulls on Wednesday.

Drew Nantais

League Pass: Notable debuts to watch

Ahead of the first full night of NBA action, take a look at a guide for the debuts to check out exclusively on League Pass.

Gilbert McGregor

The East's sleeping giant?

The Bulls feature a pair of potential first-time All-Stars, trustworthy veterans, a skilled rim-protecting defensive anchor and a rookie coming off a historic preseason. Are the Chicago Bulls poised to make a significant leap up the Eastern Conference standings?

Micah Adams

Who will win MIP this season?

There are a number of strong candidates, from Lonzo Ball and Bam Adebayo to Jonathan Isaac and Zach Collins.

NBA.com Staff

Recap of Thursday's preseason action

Get the latest scores, highlights and results from Thursday's preseason action.

B Kidane and Yas...

Four things to watch in Raptors-Bulls

The Raptors will play their third preseason game on Sunday when they host the Bulls. Among the things to watch will be Fred VanVleet's playmaking after he dished out 10 assists in Toronto's loss to Houston.

Scott Rafferty

Which team has the best young core?

Is it the Pelicans, Kings or Hawks? What about the Bulls, Grizzlies, Mavericks and Suns? Let us make the case for each team before you cast your vote.

NBA.com Staff

NBA Jam superlatives

For NBA Jam week, we take a look at which of today's duos would be best suited to dominate the classic video game, from LeBron and Anthony Davis to Ja Morant and Jaren Jackson Jr.

K Irving and Gil...

Kobe and the 'What If?' game

If you played out Kobe Bryant’s career 1,000 times, you’d be hard pressed to come up with a more impressive version than the one we actually saw. But what if things had gone down differently?

Micah Adams

The 'What If?' Team: Superstar careers lost to devastating injuries

His career isn't done — he is still just 29 years old — but a devastating ACL injury puts DeMarcus Cousins in the "What If?" group full of NBA careers that have been ruined by injuries.

Joe Morgan

Gordon wants to face LaVine, Zion in dunk contest

Orlando Magic forward Aaron Gordon hinted that a rematch of the classic 2016 Slam Dunk Contest could be on the cards in Chicago next year.

Benyam Kidane

Divisional Rankings: Can anyone take down the Bucks?

The Bucks dominated the NBA in 2018-19. Will it be more of the same this upcoming season or can the Pacers and Pistons make a run at the division title?

Kyle Irving

9 NBA teams on Forbes' 50 Most Valuable Teams 2019

Apart from the NBA teams, the list includes 26 NFL teams, seven MLB franchises and eight professional soccer teams from Europe.

Yash Matange

AD would consider future with Bulls

Davis recently joined the Lakers after a blockbuster deal and will be a free agent next summer.

Alexis Mansanarez

Vegas Summer League Day 3 recap

The NBA Summer League action continued on Day 3 in Las Vegas with plenty of highlights. We've got you covered with a full recap of the day.

Benyam Kidane

Bulls acquire Tomas Satoransky

A day after announcing a deal for Thaddeus Young, the Bulls confirmed the arrival of point guard Tomas Satoransky.

Tom Webber

Bulls looking to move Kris Dunn

Chicago reportedly acquired Tomas Satoransky on Monday and also selected Coby White out of North Carolina with the No. 7 pick in 2019.

E.Jay Zarett

Lakers, 3 others pursuing Beverley

The Lakers, Bulls, Mavericks and Clippers will pursue the 30-year-old guard in free agency, according to ESPN.

E.Jay Zarett

Bulls expected to pursue Randle

The Knicks and Nets, among other teams, will also reportedly consider signing the 24-year-old forward.

E.Jay Zarett

Jalen Rose proposes interesting NBA Draft trade rumor involving Pelicans, Bulls, Lakers

Is Lonzo Ball going to play somewhere other than New Orleans in 2019?

Jordan Heck

CHI open to moving multiple players

Chicago is open to trading everyone on its roster except forwards Lauri Markkanen and Wendell Carter Jr., according to The Athletic.

E.Jay Zarett

Pro teams want to offer betting

The report comes after an amendment was made Tuesday to New York's sports betting bill.

Chelsea Howard

Teams Warriors are out to emulate

As the Warriors attempt to join a select group in NBA history, we look at the teams they are out to emulate by completing the three-peat.

Nicholas McGee

NBA Draft prospect rankings: Big board of top 50 players in 2019 class

Zion Williamson will be the top pick at the 2019 NBA Draft, but what about the rest of the big board? Here's a look at Sporting News' latest prospect rankings covering the top 50 players in this draft class.

Sean Deveney

Bulls have Rozier on their radar

Rozier will be a restricted free agent in the offseason and the Celtics can match any offer sheet he signs with a different team.

E.Jay Zarett

What time is the NBA Draft lottery 2019? TV channel, live stream, mock draft, best odds to land Zion Williamson

Struggling NBA franchises like the Knicks, Suns, Cavaliers and Bulls are hoping to land Duke star Zion Williamson with the No. 1 overall pick in the 2019 NBA Draft. Which team has the best odds to win the lottery?

Jordan Greer

On This Date: Derrick Rose named MVP

In 2011, Derrick Rose became the youngest ever MVP winner after leading the Chicago Bulls to the East's #1 seed with a 62-20 record.

Benyam Kidane

Bulls agree to contract extension with coach Jim Boylen

The Bulls are making a long-term investment in coach Jim Boylen.

Jacob Janower

NBA Mock Draft 2019: Full first-round breakdown

Duke's Zion Williamson is a surefire star, but the 2019 NBA Draft board is filled with question marks. Sporting News' Sean Deveney spoke with scouts and GMs to try to find some answers in our latest NBA Mock Draft.

Sean Deveney

Best rookie playoff games by active players

There's no question about who is at No. 1, but there isn't much separating performances two through five.

Scott Rafferty

LeBron, Raptors featured on list of merchandise sales

LeBron James' jersey is once again the most popular in the league and the Toronto Raptors land in the top 10 of team merchandise sales.

NBA.com Staff

New video shows Derrick Rose fighting back tears after Bulls traded him to Knicks

A film crew was with Derrick Rose when he learned he was being traded from the Bulls to the Knicks in 2016.

NBA Draft lottery 2019: Best odds to win No. 1 pick, race for Zion Williamson

Tanking teams like the Knicks, Suns, Cavaliers and Bulls are fighting for the right to select Duke star Zion Williamson with the No. 1 overall pick in the 2019 NBA Draft. Which franchise has the best lottery odds?

Jordan Greer

Bulls' Markkanen cleared to play

Markkanen experienced extreme fatigue and a high heart rate during a game, which prompted the team to hold him out the rest of the season.

Gabrielle McMillen

NBA wrap: April 10

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

E.Jay Zarett

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

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

NBA.com Staff

NBA wrap: April 9

Dwyane Wade and Dirk Nowitzki each played their last home games, as both have plans to retire after the season.

Ameer Tyree

Tuesday's action: Mitchell scores 46 in win

There were 11 games on Tuesday night and no shortage of highlights. Follow along for a snap shot of what happened.

NBA.com Staff

Rose 'open' to return to Chicago

Derrick Rose will be a free agent this off-season after enjoying a resurgent season with the Minnesota Timberwolves, averaging 18 points and 4.3 assists per game.

Benyam Kidane

76ers cruise past Bulls, notch 50th win of the season

The Philadelphia 76ers make it back-to-back seasons with 50 wins, beating the Chicago Bulls 116-96 on the road.

Benyam Kidane

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

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

NBA.com Staff

NBA Mock Draft 2019: Knicks land Zion Williamson; Duke dominates lottery

The NCAA Tournament sparked a month-long evaluation of many of the 2019 NBA Draft’s top prospects. Here’s a look at the latest version of our NBA Mock Draft.

Chris Stone

Bulls offseason preview: Chicago needs a point guard to pair with its young pieces

There is work to be done to get the Bulls to be a more consistent team — positions that need to be filled and young players that need to cut back on mistakes. But there are, at least, pieces in place.

Sean Deveney

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

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

NBA.com Staff

Monday's action: Kemba's 47 not enough

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

NBA.com Staff

Takeaways from Raptors win over Bulls

For the second time this week, the Raptors cruised to a win over the Bulls. This time, Fred VanVleet led the way with 23 points.

Scott Rafferty

Saturday's action: Wade scores 16 in MSG finale

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

NBA.com Staff

Game preview: Raptors vs. Bulls

With a win, the Raptors would sweep their season series against the Bulls for the second straight year.

Gilbert McGregor

Remembering that time Michael Jordan torched Cavs for career-high 69 points

Michael Jordan tortured plenty of fan bases throughout his career, but he particularly enjoyed destroying the hopes and dreams of the citizens of Cleveland.

Jordan Greer

Wednesday's action: Valanciunas scores 27 in loss to Warriors

There are five NBA games to look forward to on Wednesday night, headlined by the Thunder hosting Paul George's former team, the Pacers. Follow along for updates scores and highlights from each game.

NBA.com Staff

Tuesday's action: Another big game for Young

With a full 10-game schedule on deck, follow along below for box scores, results and highlights from a full slate of action.

NBA.com Staff

Takeaways from Raptors win over Bulls

Kawhi Leonard played a season-low 22 minutes in the victory and still managed to tie a season-high with six steals.

G McGregor and S...

Can the Raptors avoid a third straight loss?

The Raptors have dropped two straight close games and are just 6-6 in March. Can a date with the Bulls get them back on track with the regular season winding down?

Micah Adams

League Pass team of the week: Blazers

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

Gilbert McGregor

Lowry says he feels 'ok' in return to lineup

Kyle Lowry returned to the lineup on Sunday night playing 28 minutes in the Raptors' loss to the Charlotte Hornets.

Carlan Gay

Saturday's action: Towns' monster double-double

There are eight games to look forward to on Saturday, including the Warriors hosting Rookie of the Year favourite Luka Doncic. Follow along for updated scores and highlights.

NBA.com Staff

Wednesday's action: Blazers beat Mavs

A full slate of NBA games is headlined by two matchups between top teams in the NBA. The 76ers host the Celtics and the Thunder host the Raptors

NBA.com Staff

Three interesting Jamal Crawford stats for his birthday

Happy birthday to one of the best sixth men in NBA History! Take a look at three interesting stats on J-Cross' 39th birthday

Kyle Irving

Monday's scores and highlights

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

NBA.com Staff

Sunday's action: Wade scores 17 in big win

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

NBA.com Staff

Friday's action: Harden scores 41 in win

There is eight games of NBA action headlined by two second-year stars Ben Simmons and De'Aaron Fox going head-to-head in Philadelphia.

NBA.com Staff

Tuesday's action: Spurs extend win streak

Tuesday's seven-game slate features a number of storylines to follow with plenty of cant-miss highlights to come. We've got you covered with the best of the best from each one.

NBA.com Staff

Sunday's action: Booker, Suns stun Warriors at ORACLE

With nine games on the NBA slate today, we've got plenty of matchups with playoff implications. Follow all the live scores and top highlights, right here.

NBA.com Staff

Friday's action: Mitchell scores 38 in losing effort

There are nine NBA games on Friday night, headlined by the Houston Rockets hosting the Philadelphia 76ers and the Golden State Warriors hosting the Denver Nuggets. Follow along for updated scores and highlights from each game.

NBA.com Staff

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

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

NBA.com Staff

LaVine's game-winner leads Bulls past Sixers

Zach LaVine's layup with 1.6 seconds remaining gives the Chicago Bulls a 108-107 win over the Philadelphia 76ers.

Tuesday's action: Towns leads T'Wolves over Thunder

With six games on the NBA schedule today, there's plenty of superstars in action, headlined by the Toronto Raptors vs Houston Rockets, followed by the Boston Celtics vs Golden State Warriors. Follow along here for all your live scores and highlights from the day!

NBA.com Staff

League Pass team of the week

Orlando looks to continue to make its playoff push as it takes the floor three times in the upcoming week.

Gilbert McGregor

NBA buyout candidates: Can contenders still find contributors for playoff runs?

The time for trades has ended, but NBA contenders searching for slight upgrades have the ability to scour the buyout market.

Jordan Greer

Sunday's action: Clippers helped playoff chances

With eight games on the NBA slate, we've got plenty of NBA action with playoff implications. Follow along here for all your live scores and top highlights right here.

NBA.com Staff

Takeaways from a 4OT classic

Trae Young and Zach LaVine put on a show as the Hawks and Bulls played out one of the games of the year. The final score of 168-161 marked it as the third-highest scoring game in NBA history.

K Irving and Jam...

Four stats from the epic four-OT, 329-point game between Bulls, Hawks

The Bulls and Hawks produced several eye-popping numbers in their four-overtime game Friday, the third-highest scoring game in NBA history.

Jacob Janower

Friday's action: Kemba leads Hornets to big win

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

NBA.com Staff

Wednesday's action: Luka leads Mavs past Pacers

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

NBA.com Staff

Thursday's action: Luka leads Mavs past Pacers

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

NBA.com Staff

Monday's action: Warriors defeat Hornets

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

NBA.com Staff

Kyrie: 'I still don't see anybody beating us in seven games'

Despite a 126-116 loss to the Chicago Bulls, Kyrie Irving maintains the Celtics are still a team you don't want to see in the post-season.

Benyam Kidane

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

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

NBA.com Staff

Friday's action: Markkanen leads Bulls over Magic

There were nine games of NBA action on Friday, headlined by DeMar DeRozan's return to Toronto and a rematch from last year's playoffs between the Utah Jazz and Oklahoma City Thunder.

NBA.com Staff

That time Michael Jordan had to wear No. 12 after someone stole his jersey

Most basketball fans know that Michael Jordan wore No. 23 and, briefly, No. 45. But most have probably forgotten about the time he was forced to wear No. 12 — without a name.

Jason Foster

Wednesday's action: Bucks snap Pacers' streak

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

NBA.com Staff

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