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How long is Luka Doncic out? Mavericks star to miss time with ankle injury

The Mavericks will have to cope without Luka Doncic until at least Feb. 10, according to their coach.

Ben Spratt

Luka Doncic suffers fresh ankle sprain, to miss Mavericks' next game

Another ankle issue has forced Luka Doncic out of the Mavericks' game against the Rockets.

Matt Dorman

Recap: Tuesday's 8-game slate

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

NBA.com Staff

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

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

Mitchell and Gobert come up clutch, Jazz win fourth straight

The Utah Jazz trailed for the majority of the night but when it mattered most, Donovan Mitchell and Rudy Gobert delivered clutch plays to steal an unlikely win over the Dallas Mavericks.

Kane Pitman

Report: Mavericks trade for Cauley-Stein

Cauley-Stein is averaging 7.9 points, 6.2 rebounds and 1.2 blocks per game so far this season. He has the potential to complement Luka Doncic well on offence as a screener and roller.

Scott Rafferty

Lillard drops 47 but Doncic, Mavs win in Portland

Both teams combined for an NBA record 43 three-pointers as the Mavericks began their 3-game road trip with a 133-125 win.

Yash Matange

Thursday's scores: Beal's leads Wizards past Cavs

Bradley Beal, Luka Doncic and LeBron James powered their teams to victory on Thursday's three-game slate. Catch up on all the scores, stats, news and highlights from tonight's game.

NBA.com Staff

Is the Mavs' offence the best ever?

The Mavericks are far more than Luka Doncic. Here's an inside look at how Dallas has built what's currently the most efficient offence in NBA history.

Matthew Blum

NBA All-Star voting 2020: How it works, fan vote end date, latest results & leaders

Ahead of All-Star weekend (Feb. 14-16 in Chicago), the league has released the final fan voting results.

Jordan Greer

Leonard and Doncic battle as Clippers edge Mavs

Both Leonard and Doncic finished with 36 points, but the Clippers prevailed in the end, continuing their recent good run of form.

Yash Matange

Powell suffers Achilles injury vs. Clippers

Dwight Powell exited Tuesday's game in the first quarter with the injury and is expected to miss the remainder of the season.

Benyam Kidane

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

How many spots did the Raptors rise?

The Clippers, Heat, Nuggets and Raptors were rewarded for strong weeks while the Celtics, Rockets and Thunder have taken a slide with their struggles. Where did your favourite team land?

Kyle Irving

Luka outduels Lillard; Mavs win 4th straight

This is Doncic's 18th game this season of scoring 30 or more and the Mavericks have a record of 12-6 (66.7%) in those games.

Yash Matange

One preposterous pass illustrates Luka Doncic's basketball brilliance

At 20 years old, Mavericks star Luka Doncic is already reading the game like a veteran.

Jordan Greer

LeBron, Jordan and every leader in All-Star fan voting

Will LeBron James or Luka Doncic finish first in the fan voting for the 2020 All-Star Game? How would James leading for a seventh time compare to Michael Jordan, Kobe Bryant and some of the other all-time legends?

NBA.com Staff

Doncic's absurd vision in one possession

Doncic dished out a career-best 17 assists against the Kings on Wednesday. One of those assists serves as a perfect example of his other-worldly vision.

Scott Rafferty

The biggest Canadian storylines in 2020

As we flip the calendar to a new year, the Canadian impact on the NBA is greater than ever. From the faces of Canadian basketball to the abundance CanCon in the 2020 NBA playoffs and the road to the Tokyo Olympics, we're breaking down some of the biggest storylines to follow over the next 12 months.

Gilbert McGregor

Doncic drops historic triple-double in win vs. Kings

Doncic dished out a career-high 17 assists and became the youngest player in NBA history to record a triple-double with 15+ rebounds & 15+ assists.

Benyam Kidane

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

Tuesday's scores: Giannis scores 37 in 21 mins vs. the Knicks

In one of six games on Tuesday, the Milwaukee Bucks improved a league-best 36-6 behind a dominating 26-point win vs. the New York Knicks at home.

NBA.com Staff

Don't take LeBron vs. Luka for granted

LeBron vs Luka. All four head-to-head matchups offered insight into a "idol turned rival" dynamic that's essentially unprecedented. Considering context and taking stock of their respective places in today's game, each of this year's four chapters illuminates a single truth about the newest on-court rivalry: don't take it granted.

Kyle Irving

Mavs edge cold-shooting 76ers

The Philadelphia 76ers suffered their worst shooting performance of the season, dropping their fifth road game in a row.

Benyam Kidane

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

Luka Doncic vs. Lamar Jackson: Who will own the next decade in sports?

The Mavs forward and Ravens quarterback are already dominating the NBA and NFL, respectively, but which star will shine brighter in the 2020s?

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LBJ outduels Luka; Lakers dominate Mavs

With this decisive win, the Lakers win their season series with Mavericks 3-1 and improve to a conference-best 31-7.

Yash Matange

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

Everything LeBron has said about Luka

Even before their first meeting in the NBA, LeBron James had nothing but good things to say about Luka Doncic.

NBA.com Staff

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

Pascal Siakam remains in the top-three in Eastern Conference frontcourt voting despite having missed 11 straight games due to injury. However, he and Kyle Lowry are no longer the only Raptors on the fan vote returns.

Scott Rafferty

The 20 questions that will define the 2020s

What are the 20 biggest questions that will define the 2020s? The dawning of a new decade presents the opportunity to reflect on how much changed over the last 10 years and ponder what happens over the next 10 years. From LeBron to Luka to analytics, here's a look into some of the biggest questions that will define the next decade.

Micah Adams

Jokic sinks game-winner in Dallas

Jokic scores 26 of his game-high 33 points in the second half to ensure the Nuggets end their five-game road trip with a winning record.

Yash Matange

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

Trade destinations for Drummond

According to ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski, the Pistons have talked to several teams about trading Andre Drummond ahead of this season's trade deadline. Which teams make the most sense for the two-time All-Star?

Scott Rafferty

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

Takeaways from the first fan vote returns

Dallas Mavericks guard Luka Doncic and Toronto Raptors forward Pascal Siakam are among the leading vote-getters in the first fan vote returns.

Scott Rafferty

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

Doncic dominates 4th quarter in win

Luka Doncic scored 15 of his 31 points in the fourth quarter to lead the Mavericks to a 123-111 win over the Nets.

Benyam Kidane

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

Who are this year's potential first-time All-Stars?

Fan voting for the 2020 NBA All-Star Game opened on NBA Christmas Day! Which of these players will you be voting for to appear in their first-ever NBA All-Star Game?

Kyle Irving

Vintage fourth from Paul leads Thunder over Doncic and the Mavericks

A monster final five minutes from Chris Paul has steered the Oklahoma City Thunder to a come from behind victory down the stretch, as they withstand a 30-point night from Luka Doncic.

Kane Pitman

Tuesday's scores: Harden gets revenge on Nuggets

James Harden drops 35 points in win over Denver, while Chris Paul was clutch down the stretch against Dallas to secure come from behind win.

NBA.com Staff

Which teams should trade for Dedmon?

Dedmon has confirmed that he would like to be traded from the Kings. Which teams make the most sense for the 30-year-old centre?

Scott Rafferty

LeBron outduels Luka, Lakers beat Mavs

For the first time in three clashes between the Lakers and the Mavericks this season, the home team came out victorious. These teams face-off for the fourth and final time of their season series in another fortnight at the American Airlines Center.

Yash Matange

Sunday's scores: Lonzo fills it up vs. Rockets

Lonzo Ball headlined Sunday's action with a monster performance against he Rockets - (27 PTS, 10 REB, 8 AST, 7 3PM). Catch up on all the day's scores, news, highlights and top performers, right here.

NBA.com Staff

LeBron James makes NBA history

Lakers superstar LeBron James continues to set new standards in the NBA.

Matt Dorman

Mavs snap Dubs' streak behind Luka triple-double

Doncic finished with 31 points, 15 assists, and 12 rebounds as the Mavericks piled on 141 points at the Chase Center.

Yash Matange

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

LeBron James ready for clash with Mavs

After 21 points against Portland and some ice for his troublesome groin, LeBron James says he will be ready to do it all against Dallas.

Dom Farrell

Doncic: Curry 'a better player'

Despite a 30-point triple-double against the Warriors, Mavericks star Luka Doncic does not feel he can be compared to Stephen Curry yet.

Liam Blackburn

Who should start in the All-Star Game?

Our NBA.com Staff reveals their 10 starters for the 2020 NBA All-Star Game now that voting is open.

NBA.com Staff

Carlisle shuts down silly debate about Porzingis post-ups

Mavericks coach Rick Carlisle addressed the chatter surrounding Kristaps Porzingis after Dallas' win over the Spurs, telling reporters a post-up is "a low-value situation."

Jordan Greer

Thursday's scores: Knicks win in Brooklyn

Christmas may have passed, but the NBA kept on rolling with the six games on Thursday headlined by Luka Doncic's return from injury and the Knicks defeating the Nets.

NBA.com Staff

Doncic shines in return game vs. Spurs

Luka Doncic returned to action for the first time since suffering an ankle injury two weeks back. After missing four games, the MVP candidate picked up right where he left off with a near-triple-double of 24 points, 10 rebounds and eight assists in a win over the Spurs.

Kyle Irving

Luka Doncic injury update: Mavericks star set to return against Spurs

Mavericks star Luka Doncic is expected to take the floor on Thursday night against the Spurs after missing Dallas' previous four games.

Jordan Greer

Report: Luka Doncic expected to return tonight

The 20-year-old sophomore sensation has missed each of the last four games with a sprained ankle

Micah Adams

Where do Raptors rank heading into Christmas?

A return to playoff form, a clean bill of health, an All-Star invitation ... here's what every team in the NBA should be wishing for heading into Christmas Day.

NBA.com Staff

10 thoughts from a historic Raptors comeback

The Toronto Raptors were on the verge of being blown out on Sunday before they exploded with a huge fourth quarter to secure their 21st win of the season.

Carlan Gay

Raptors react to historic win

The Raptors outscored the Mavericks 47-21 in the fourth quarter to complete a 30-point comeback, the largest in franchise history. Lowry stole the show, but he credited the likes of Chris Boucher and Rondae Hollis-Jefferson after the game for kickstarting the run.

Scott Rafferty

Nurse 'never seen' anything like Lowry's fourth quarter

The Mavericks had a 99.9 percent chance of winning the game entering the fourth quarter. Kyle Lowry then took matters into his own hands by sparking the largest comeback in franchise history.

Scott Rafferty

Sunday's scores: Nuggets beat Lakers for 6th straight W

Jayson Tatum dropped a career-high, the Nuggets beat the LeBron-less Lakers and the Raptors and Thunder both picked up big comeback victories! Catch up on all the action from tonight's games, right here,

NBA.com Staff

'It was a helluva win': Toronto Raptors complete largest comeback in franchise history

Kyle Lowry scored 20 of his game-high 32 points in the fourth quarter to lead the Raptors to victory on a historic night in Toronto.

Tommy McArdle

Do Raptors have an answer for Porzingis?

Kristaps Porzingis has stepped up in a big way in Luka Doncic's absence with four straight 20-10 games. Without Pascal Siakam and Marc Gasol, do the Raptors have an answer for the sharpshooting big man?

Scott Rafferty

Joel Embiid: 76ers playing scared amid skid

76ers All-Star center Joel Embiid discussed the team's slump following its loss Friday to the Mavericks.

Sacha Pisani

Friday's scores: Lillard, McCollum combine for 67 in win

Friday's action was headlined by the Kristaps Porzingis and the Dallas Mavericks handing the 76ers their third straight loss.

NBA.com Staff

Porzingis continues strong form as Mavericks down Sixers

Two of the league's most talented big men went head-to-head in Philadelphia as Kristaps Porzingis and the Mavericks took a huge win over the Sixers.

Kane Pitman

Checking in on the wild MVP race

Giannis Antetokounmpo, LeBron James, James Harden and Luka Doncic are each having historic seasons, but which one would be the league's MVP if the season were to end today?

Scott Rafferty

Celtics stars combine for 82 to beat Mavs

Kemba Walker, Jaylen Brown and Jayson Tatum put on a scoring clinic in Dallas, combining for 82 points to take down Kristaps Porzingis and the Luka Doncic-less Mavericks.

Kyle Irving

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

Luka-less Mavs snap Bucks 18-game win streak

No Luka Doncic, no problem. In the Mavericks first full game without their MVP candidate, Kristaps Porzingis and their supporting cast stepped up to snap the Bucks 18-game win streak.

Kyle Irving

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

Where are the Raptors ranked this week?

The top-10 teams remained the same but there was some shuffling around amongst the NBA's elite teams. The 76ers and Clippers were both rewarded for their successful weeks while the Celtics and Mavericks have taken a slide.

Kyle Irving

Doncic (ankle) to miss 'a couple of weeks'

ESPN's Tim MacMahon reported that the Dallas Mavericks 20-year-old superstar will likely miss the team's upcoming stretch that includes games against the Bucks, Celtics, 76ers and Raptors.

Gilbert McGregor

Luka Doncic injury update: Mavericks star (ankle sprain) expected to miss Bucks clash

Luka Doncic suffered an ankle sprain on Saturday that will likely prevent him from facing Giannis Antetokounmpo.

Nicholas McGee

Heat escape Dallas with close OT win

The Heat stole this game in overtime by going on a 8-0 run over the final three minutes of the game.

Yash Matange

Doncic leaves game with right ankle sprain

The reigning Rookie of the Year left for the locker room without putting any pressure on his right ankle. Stay tuned for the latest updates.

Yash Matange

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

All-Star moment: Luka Doncic makes history in Mexico City

The 20-year-old Slovenian became the first player in NBA history to record a triple-double in a game played outside of the United States and Canada.

Yash Matange

Thursday's scores: Cavaliers snap losing streak

Four games on the Thursday night NBA slate were headlined by Joel Embiid's season-high performance giving the Philadelphia 76ers the win in Boston and Luka Doncic making history yet again, this time in Mexico City.

NBA.com Staff

How far did the Raptors fall?

The Bucks remained on top after routing the Clippers while the Lakers patiently await Milwaukee's fall at the No. 2 spot. Aside from the top-two, there was plenty of movement as several teams shuffled around and a new team entered the top-10. Where does your favourite team rank?

Kyle Irving

Luka passes MJ in record books

Behind a career-high 30 points from Serbian Nemanja Bjelica, the Kings withstood a furious fourth-quarter rally by the Mavericks to snap their four-game road losing streak.

Yash Matange

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

Saturday's scores: Pacers escape MSG with 1-point win

Luka Doncic got the day started early, making history as he carried the Mavericks to a win over the New Orleans Pelicans. Later, Ben Simmons' career-high fueled the 76ers to a 47-point win.

NBA.com Staff

Doncic joins Jordan with another record

It seems that every time Luka Doncic steps on the floor he's joining elite company in the history books in some fashion. In the Mavericks win over the Pelicans, he achieved something that only Michael Jordan has done since the NBA/ABA merger.

Kyle Irving

Nash thinks Doncic might be best 20-year-old ever

20-year-old sensation Luka Doncic has entered MVP conversations with a strong start to the 2019-20 season. Hall of Famer Steve Nash says he may be the best 20-year-old the NBA has ever seen.

Kyle Irving

Wiggins becomes T'Wolves all-time 3-point leader

In the first quarter of the Timberwolves contest against the Mavericks, Andrew Wiggins buried the 466th 3-pointer of his career to move him to No. 1 on the franchise's all-time made 3-pointers list.

Kyle Irving

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

Luka shines as Mavs hand Pelicans 6th straight loss

The 20-year-old Slovenian scored 33 and grabbed a career-high 18 rebounds in just 28 minutes, adding yet another performance to his ever-building MVP case.

Yash Matange

Tuesday's scores: Clippers cruise past Blazers

A busy seven-game slate around the Association produced plenty of big-time performances, headlined by Montrezl Harrell, Luka Doncic and Lonnie Walker IV. Catch up on all the scores, stats, highlights and top performers from today's games.

NBA.com Staff

Power Rankings: How close are the Raptors to 1st?

Will the Bucks or Lakers ignite the debate about 70 wins? How does the return of Kyle Lowry impact the Raptors? Does Houston have a Russell Westbrook problem? This week's Power Rankings tees up the biggest December storylines.

Micah Adams

Doncic's big second half leads Mavs past Lakers

Luka Doncic scored 21 of his 27 points in the second half to lead the Dallas Mavericks to an impressive 114-100 win over the Los Angeles Lakers at STAPLES Center.

Benyam Kidane

Recap of Sunday's scores, stats and highlights

Catch up on all the scores, stats, news and highlights from tonight's busy nine-game slate in the NBA.

NBA.com Staff

The best 20-year-old ever?

One month into the 2019-20 season, Luka Doncic is doing things we've never seen from a player his age. He’s pouring in more points than any 20-year-old ever has, he’s dropping more dimes than any 20-year-old ever has and he’s already among the NBA’s elite with the game on the line. While all signs point to him staking his claim the best 20-year-old in the today’s game, is it time to stark asking if he’s the best 20-year-old… of all-time?

Gilbert McGregor

Doncic drops 42, dominates Suns in win for Mavericks

Luka Doncic was dominant in every facet of the game against Phoenix, pouring in an equal career-high 42 points and falling just one rebound shy of another triple-double.

Kane Pitman

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

Did Siakam crack the top 30 list?

We're barely a month into the season and yet much has changed as it relates to the game's biggest stars. Hot starts, false starts and everything in between has shaken up our top 30. Who are the biggest risers and fallers? Who fell out of the top 30? Who made the cut this time that fell short in our preseason rankings?

Carlan Gay

Doncic can get even better. Here's how.

There's one thing that Luka Doncic already does better than almost everyone. The catch? He rarely does it. This is the secret to the second-year star taking the next step on his pathway to superstardom.

Scott Rafferty

Clippers show off 'scary' defense against Luka Doncic, Mavericks

Mavericks star Luka Doncic struggled against the Clippers on Tuesday, leading Paul George to praise his team's defensive effort.

Joe Wright

Clippers smother Mavs to win sixth-straight

The Los Angeles Clippers held the Dallas Mavericks under 100 points for the first time this season, putting in a strong defensive effort to secure a 114-99 win on the road.

Benyam Kidane

Recap of Tuesday's NBA action

The Los Angeles Clippers and Denver Nuggets picked up big wins in today's two-game slate. Catch up on all the scores, highlights and top performers from today's action.

NBA.com Staff

Will Doncic have MVP moment vs. Kawhi, PG?

Luka Doncic has been incredible to start the 2019-20 NBA season, so much so that he finds himself in the early discussion for MVP. Can he continue that success against two of the NBA's best defenders in Kawhi Leonard and Paul George?

Kyle Irving

Luka joins elite company

Dallas' 20-year-old superstar finished with 41 points, 10 assists and six rebounds in a convincing road win over the Houston Rockets. With his performance, Doncic placed his name alongside Michael Jordan, Russell Westbrook and James Harden in the record books.

Gilbert McGregor

Are we destined for an all L.A. Conference Finals?

The Clippers saw a big jump and the Rockets took a slight dip but the Lakers seven-game streak strengthens their hold on the league's top spot.

Gilbert McGregor

Sunday's scores: Nuggets win 5th straight

The Nets and Kings pick up road wins while the Nuggets win their fifth straight game to improve to 11-5 for the season.

NBA.com Staff

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

Luka's historic run continues

Scoring 30 points and dishing out 14 assists, the reigning Rookie of the Year put on a show in another dominant win for the Mavericks.

Yash Matange

Luka records historic triple-double

35 points. 11 assists. 10 rebounds. 25 minutes. The Dallas Mavericks 20-year-old superstar continues to do things this league has never seen before, placing his name among elite company in the process.

Gilbert McGregor

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

Luka Doncic dismantles Warriors in only three quarters with another dazzling triple-double

The Mavericks guard is playing himself into the MVP conversation early in this campaign.

Dan Bernstein

Doncic joins LeBron in history with career-night

Luka Doncic did something only two 20-year-olds have done in NBA history, joining LeBron James in this history books with a 40-point triple-double to hand the Spurs their sixth-consecutive loss.

Kyle Irving

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

Raptors fall short against Doncic, Mavs

The Raptors offense struggled in the second half as budding star Pascal Siakam could not get things going. Luka Doncic and Kristaps Porzingis each notched 20-point, 15-rebound double-doubles to lead the Mavericks past Toronto.

Kyle Irving

Raptors late rally falls short in Dallas

In a game of ups and downs, the Raptors close out their five-game road trip with record of 3-2 after falling short to Luka Doncic, Kristaps Porzingis and the Dallas Mavericks. If you missed the action, check below for live score updates, highlights and stats from throughout the night.

Gilbert McGregor

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

Will Raptors close road trip with a win?

The Toronto Raptors have one game remaining on their Western Conference road trip. The last team standing in their way? The Dallas Mavericks, who are led by two of the best young players in the league in Luka Doncic and Kristaps Porzingis.

Scott Rafferty

Mavs' Powell recognizes growing Canadian influence in NBA

The Dallas Mavericks fell to the New York Knicks 106-103 on Thursday night at Madison Square Garden.

Jace Mallory

Morris thinks MSG crowd 'rattled' Porzingis

Kristaps Porzingis made his return to New York on Thursday night and Marcus Morris thinks the crowd got to him.

Carlan Gay

Kristaps Porzingis object of boos, obscene chants in return to MSG

Kristaps Porzingis made his return to Madison Square Garden on Thursday — and he did not receive a warm welcome.

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

Morris' clutch 3 spoils Porzingis' return to MSG

Kristaps Porzingis' return to Madison Square Garden ended in a loss, as the New York Knicks beat the Dallas Mavericks for the second time this season.

Kane Pitman

Porzingis expects to hear boos in return to Garden

Porzingis will play at Madison Square Garden on Thursday for the first time since leaving New York.

Dan Bernstein

Celtics thriving behind Kemba Walker

Walker's game has helped lift Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown.

Dan Bernstein

Celtics win 8th straight vs. Mavericks

Kemba Walker stepped up late in the fourth quarter to overcome a big performance from Luka Doncic as the Celtics win their eighth-straight game and hand the Mavericks their first road loss of the season.

Kyle Irving

Monday's scores: Wiggins, Gobert & Harden fill it up

Andrew Wiggins, James Harden and Rudy Gobert starred on Monday, while Kawhi Leonard picked up the W against his former team. If you missed any of the action, we have you covered with all the scores, stats and highlights from each game.

NBA.com Staff

Did Raptors crack top 5 in Power Rankings?

Following their resounding win over the Los Angeles Lakers, the Toronto Raptors are the biggest risers in this week's Power Rankings. How far did they climb?

Micah Adams

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

Game-winner, career-high headline Friday's action

Friday's 11-game action includes game-winners, 50+ point games, career-highs and an OT thriller.

NBA.com Staff

NBA highlights: Knicks over Porzingis, Mavs; Dame, D-Lo go big; Bogey, Jokic clutch

New York gets the W in its first meeting against its former franchise cornerstone, plus more from the Association on a Friday night.

Tom Gatto

Doncic triple-double not enough vs. NYK

Luka Doncic starred once again with another triple-double, but it was the Knicks who were able to claim the upset win, 106-102.

Kane Pitman

Lowry gets ratings bump in NBA 2K20 update

The first NBA 2K20 ratings update of the season has occurred and there have been changes to significant stars in the league! Who received the biggest boost and which players dropped the furthest?

Kyle Irving

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

The Guessing Game: Which center is better?

It's a simple concept ... we provide the stats for two players and you pick which player is better. The catch? You don't know the actual names and won't until AFTER you've voted.

NBA.com Staff

Breaking down Doncic's LeBron-like vision

LeBron James and Luka Doncic took part in a mesmerizing duel last weekend. But prior to that jaw-dropping matchup, one play in particular stands out for why many compare Doncic's otherworldly vision to that of the four-time MVP.

Scott Rafferty

6 stats from Doncic's historic triple-double

After going off for 31 points, 15 assists and 13 rebounds in a loss to the Lakers, Doncic led the Mavericks to victory over the Cavaliers with 29 points, 15 assists and 14 rebounds. He made some history in the process.

Scott Rafferty

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

LeBron James answers ridiculous question about Luka Doncic from 1920s-style reporter Scoops Callahan

LeBron James probably thought he had heard every possible basketball question over the course of his 17-season career. Well, here's a new one for you, champ.

Jordan Greer

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

Lakers edge Mavs in OT in Luka-LeBron show

Defeating the Mavericks 119-110, LeBron James and the Lakers won their fourth-straight game of the season to improve to a Western Conference-best 4-1 record.

K Irving and Yas...

The Guessing Game: Which player is better?

It's a simple concept ... we provide the stats for two players and you pick which player is better. The catch? You don't know the actual names and won't until AFTER you've voted.

NBA.com Staff

The year of the international superstar

Seven players born outside of the United States made the All-Star team in 2018-19, tied for the most ever in a single season. With All-Star hopefuls like Luka Doncic, Pascal Siakam and Rudy Gobert knocking at the door, 2019-20 could be the year of the international superstar.

Micah Adams

Kyle Kuzma to make Friday return

Kyle Kuzma has been out for the Lakers' first four games with a stress reaction in his ankle.

Thomas Lott

Recap of Tuesday's NBA action

Jimmy Butler made his debut for the Miami Heat, the Mavs handed the Nuggets their first loss of the season and Anthony Davis exploded for 40 points and 20 rebounds in the Lakers' win over the Grizzlies.

NBA.com Staff

Mavs bench sparks comeback win over Nuggets

The Dallas Mavericks had nine players score in double figures as they clawed their way back to secure a 109-106 win at Pepsi Center.

Benyam Kidane

76ers beat surprising Hawks

Joel Embiid led the way for Philadelphia with 36 points and 13 rebounds as the 76ers (3-0) remain the last unbeaten team in the East.

Arthur Weinstein

Warriors struggle in blowout loss

Golden State will look to get its first win of the season in New Orleans Monday as it hits the road to face the Pelicans.

Ameer Tyree

Recap of Sunday's NBA action

There were five games of NBA action headlined by the Warriors looking to bounce back from a rough first game of the season, Luka Doncic versus Damian Lillard and the Lakers aiming to get above .500.

NBA.com Staff

Westbrook passes Magic

Russell Westbrook is back to his old ways in a new location.

Thomas Lott

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

How did stars fare in their debuts?

A busy offseason of superstar movement means a number of highly-anticipated debuts to open the regular season. From Irving's 50 piece to Kristaps Porzingis' impressive showing, we've got you covered with the best of the best debuts.

Gilbert McGregor

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

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

Ranking all 30 top NBA duos

How good will the pairing of Luka Doncic and Kristaps Porzingis be in Year 1? Is Anthony Davis the perfect running mate for LeBron James? Where do Pascal Siakam and Kyle Lowry rank among the league's top duos?

Micah Adams

Recap of Thursday's preseason action

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

B Kidane and Yas...

Predicting first-time All-Stars

Rudy Gobert, Luka Doncic and Pascal Siakam have each proven to be All-Star calibre players. Is this the season they are recognized as one of the best players in the league?

NBA.com Staff

Recap of Monday's preseason action

Get the latest scores, top-scorers and highlights from Monday's preseason action.

Yash Matange

One-on-one with Mavericks legend Dirk Nowitzki

Future Hall of Famer Dirk Nowitzki talks about entering the next stage of his life after an incredible career with the Mavericks.

Alex Schluter

Can Luka, KP lead the Mavs back to the playoffs?

Everything points to Luka Doncic and Kristaps Porzingis working together seamlessly, but will it be enough for the Mavs?

Carlan Gay

Luka & KP shine in debut together for the Mavs

The highly-anticipated debut of the Mavericks' young superstar duo finally happened and it didn't disappoint.

Yash Matange

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

Porzingis responds to Barrett: 'I’m always up for the challenge'

RJ Barrett said he'd like to dunk on Porzingis, and the former Knick is up for the challenge.

Carlan Gay

Ranking the best small forwards in the NBA

Kawhi Leonard. LeBron James. Paul George. Jimmy Butler. Luka Doncic. Jayson Tatum. The NBA's small forward position is in good shape entering the 2019-20 season.

Scott Rafferty

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...

Trade destinations for Iguodala

The Grizzlies are reportedly exploring trades for Andre Iguodala. Which teams should be interested in the three-time NBA champion?

Scott Rafferty

Report: Powell will not play for Canada at FIBA World Cup

Dallas Mavericks forward Dwight Powell will not play for Canada at the FIBA World Cup in China, The New York Times' Marc Stein reports

Kyle Irving

Division Rankings: Can anyone catch up with Rockets?

It's been a busy offseason for the Southwest Division, but not much has changed up top heading into the season — the Rockets lead the way, with the Spurs, Mavericks and Pelicans fighting for a spot in the playoffs while the Grizzlies continue to rebuild.

Scott Rafferty

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

Cuban fined $50K for leak

"I appreciate the irony of your reporting on a fine that someone should, but won't, get fined for leaking to you," Cuban told ESPN.

Alexis Mansanarez

What to Watch: Vegas Summer League Quarterfinals

With a slate of four high-level games, there are a number of teams – and individuals – to keep an eye on. We've got you covered with all you need to know ahead of the quarterfinals.

Gilbert McGregor

Cuban: Porzingis will be limited

"If you don't really have a full complement of players and you're keeping your star player load managed, that creates challenge,"Cuban said.

Ameer Tyree

Clippers, Mavericks headline NBA Canada Series 2019

Seventh NBA Canada Series presented by Bell to feature the LA Clippers and Dallas Mavericks in Vancouver on Oct. 17

NBA.com Staff

Wright inking deal with Mavericks

The 6-5 guard had spent all three of his NBA seasons with the Raptors until he was traded to the Grizzlies in 2018-19.

Ameer Tyree

Las Vegas Summer League Day 1 preview

The highlight of the first day is Zion Williamson versus RJ Barrett in their debuts, but what else is on tap for Day 1 of the Las Vegas Summer League?

Kyle Irving

Report: Raptors, Mavericks, Lakers in mix for Green

We ranked Danny Green as the third-best shooting guard in this free agency class behind Klay Thompson and Jimmy Butler, both of whom are no longer available.

Scott Rafferty

Boban Marjanovic, Tobias Harris share sad Twitter exchange following free agency signings

Tobias Harris and Boban Marjanovic will play on different teams for the first time since 2016.

Alyssa Sconzo

Boban signs 2-year deal with Mavs

Boban Marjanovic reportedly agreed to a two-year deal worth $7 million with the Mavericks.

Gabrielle McMillen

Report: Powell, Mavs agree on extension

Canadian Dwight Powell is set to return to the Dallas Mavericks on a three-year $33 million dollar deal.

Carlan Gay

Report: Porzingis to re-sign with Mavs

Dallas acquired the one-time All-Star ahead of the 2019 trade deadline. Porzingis sat out the entirety of the 2018-19 season as he rehabilitated a torn ACL suffered in February of 2018.

Gilbert McGregor

DEN, DAL hoping to sign Harris

The Nets, Grizzlies, Jazz, Clippers and Pelicans have all also been linked to Harris while Philadelphia is hoping to re-sign him, as well.

E.Jay Zarett

Where should Kemba sign?

Kemba Walker is eligible for a supermax contract of five years, $221 million if he elects to stay in Charlotte. Should he stay or should he go?

M Adams and Kyle...

Doncic wins Rookie of the Year

Dallas Mavericks sensation Luka Doncic wins the 2018/19 Rookie of the Year award, beating out Trae Young and Deandre Ayton.

Benyam Kidane

A look at the Mavericks ideal big 3

Dallas is looking to form a big three of its own and the final piece of the puzzle could be Kemba Walker.

Ameer Tyree

Who are the favorites for Horford?

The Clippers and Mavericks continue to be linked to the 33-year-old forward, according to a report from the Boston Herald.

E.Jay Zarett

Lakers, Knicks among Kemba suitors

Walker would make for an interesting addition to the Mavericks alongside 20-year-old Luka Doncic and 7-3 Latvian Kristaps Porzingis.

Travis Durkee

Cuban candid on Lakers struggles

"We all go through it. Every franchise goes through cycles, and when your down cycle hits you, it's never fun," Cuban explained.

Chelsea Howard

Doncic, Young top NBA All-Rookie

The All-Rookie first team was a mirror of the top five picks in the 2018 NBA Draft, the first time that had happened since the 1984 draft.

Bob Hille

Doncic, Young headline All-Rookie First Team

Deandre Ayton, Jaren Jackson Jr. and Marvin Bagley III Also Earn Spots on NBA All-Rookie First Team

NBA.com Staff

Who should win each end-of-season award?

Luka Doncic or Trae Young? Giannis Antetokounmpo or James Harden? Pascal Siakam or D'Angelo Russell?

N Global Staff

Dirk named global ambassador for World Cup 2019

Dirk Nowitzki becomes the third former NBA legend to be named as a global ambassador for the FIBA Basketball World Cup 2019 in China.

Carlan Gay

NBA Draft rumors: What happens at No. 2? Ja Morant, surprise pick or trade all on table

Make no mistake, teams like the Suns, Bulls and Grizzlies will weep for joy if they can pick Ja Morant. But despite his obvious talent level, plenty of teams will be reluctant to take him at the 2019 NBA Draft.

Sean Deveney

NBA Draft lottery 2019: Zion Williamson's best (and worst) possible landing spots

Where should basketball fans want Duke star Zion Williamson to land? Ahead of the 2019 NBA Draft lottery, here are the fun spots from a basketball perspective, fun spots from a spectacle perspective and less fun spots from every perspective.

Chris Stone

Porzingis gets into bloody fight

While visiting his hometown of Liepaja, Latvia, Porzingis reportedly got into a fight with a group of Russians, which left his face bloody.

Gabrielle McMillen

Mavs to go after Middleton, Walker

The Mavericks are looking for a third star to add to a potential starting lineup featuring Luka Doncic and Kristaps Porzingis.

Thomas Lott

Who will be named Rookie of the Year this season?

Will it be Luka Doncic, Deandre Ayton or someone else?

NBA.com Staff

Dirk Nowitzki thanks Mavs fans

Nowitzki wrote: "This is not goodbye. This is THANK YOU Mavs fans, from the bottom of my heart."

Chelsea Howard

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