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March Madness: Active NBA Canadians in their college days

Take a trip down memory lane with some images of your favourite NBA Canadians in their college days

Kyle Irving

NBA Power Rankings: Raptors enter top five, Rockets move up

The Raptors are rewarded for their perfect 3-0 week, the Rockets get closer to the top spot and the Jazz are trending upward

K Irving and Gil...

Sunday's action: Warriors destroy Hornets

There are seven games on deck today. Follow along for updated scores and highlights from each game.

NBA.com Staff

Buying or selling on Nuggets and Thunder?

Days after the Nuggets earned a bounce-back win over the Thunder, both teams dropped home games against teams eliminated from playoff contention. With looming questions about both Denver and Oklahoma City, are you buying or selling on these two Western Conference teams?

K Irving and Sco...

Friday's action: Lillard drops 36 on Hawks

There are six games to look forward to on Friday night. Follow along for updated scores and highlights from each game.

NBA.com Staff

Thursday's action: Manu's jersey retirement

A big night in the NBA on Thursday with an eight-game slate that includes Manu Ginobili's jersey retirement in San Antonio, the final meeting between Dwyane Wade and Dirk Nowitzki, and a Western Conference showdown between the Houston Rockets and Denver Nuggets.

NBA.com Staff

Rockets vs. Nuggets: Time, TV channel, how to live stream

The Rockets are playing host to the Nuggets on Thursday. Here's everything you need to know about the time, channel and how to live stream.

Blair Berry

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

NBA Power Rankings: Raptors drop, Blazers on the rise

The Trail Blazers enter the top-five, the Clippers are rewarded for their NBA-best five game win streak and the Raptors take a slight dip

K Irving and Gil...

Sunday's action: Warriors bounce back against Pistons

There are eight games to look forward to on Sunday, including the Warriors looking to bounce back as they host the Pistons. Follow along for updated scores and highlights.

NBA.com Staff

NBA playoff picture: Lakers eliminated from playoff contention

Lakers' elimination from the 2019 playoffs was among the biggest news from Friday's slate of games.

Yash Matange

Friday's action: Valanciunas pulls down 24 rebounds

There are seven games to look forward to on Friday night, headlined by D'Angelo Russell returning to Los Angeles to take on his former team. Follow along for updated scores and highlights for each game.

NBA.com Staff

Thursday's action: Jokic leads Nuggets over Wizards

With six games on the schedule, there was no shortage of action, headlined by the Warriors big win over the Pacers. Catch up on all the night's scores and highlights right here.

NBA.com Staff

League Pass team of the week: Nuggets

With the West's No. 1 seed still in reach, a motivated Denver team takes the floor four times this week.

Gilbert McGregor

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

WATCH: Isaiah Thomas' tribute video in Boston

Isaiah Thomas received a tribute video and lengthy standing ovation in his first game back in Boston since being traded in the 2017 offseason

Kyle Irving

NBA Power Rankings: 76ers enter top-5, Spurs on the rise

The Warriors regain the top spot, the 76ers climb into the top-5 and the Spurs are moving up fast while the Thunder get bounced out of the top-10

K Irving and Sco...

Saturday's action: Millsap hits game-winner

There were eight games on a busy Saturday night in the NBA, headlined by the Thunder hosting the Warriors. Check below for scores and highlights.

NBA.com Staff

How Denver's success can translate to a playoff run

The Nuggets have been one of the best and most surprising teams in the league this season, but how can they translate their success in the regular season to a long playoff run?

Matthew Blum

Who is the most clutch MVP candidate?

On Thursday, the Nuggets All-Star made his third go-ahead shot in the final five seconds of a game this season. How have Paul George, James Harden and Giannis Antetokounmpo fared in the same situation?

Leandro Fernández

Thursday's action: Jokic buzzer beater sinks Mavs

There are six NBA games to look forward to on Thursday, headlined by the Raptors hosting the Lakers. Follow along for scores and highlights from each game.

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

MVP Power Rankings: Has Giannis clinched it?

More times than not, the MVP comes a team that finishes with the NBA's best record. Throw in historic two-way excellence and Giannis Antetokounmpo may have began to slam the door shut on the MVP debate.

Micah Adams

NBA Power Rankings: Rockets, Celtics making moves

The Houston Rockets and Boston Celtics made the biggest jumps this week with the LA Clippers and San Antonio Spurs awaiting their chance to enter the top-10.

K Irving and Sco...

How Friday's results impact playoff picture

It was another busy night in the NBA, headlined by the Warriors hosting the Nuggets and the Thunder taking on the Clippers.

Scott Rafferty

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

Who is the Coach of the Year?

Is it Mike Budenholzer of the Bucks, Mike Malone of the Nuggets, Nate McMillan of the Pacers or someone else?

NBA.com Staff

Rajon Rondo produces a solo act, as if the Lakers need more sideshows

There's the potential for even more drama in Tinseltown now that the Lakers have faded out of serious playoff contention.

Tom Gatto

Lakers' playoffs hopes take another hit with loss

On the night that LeBron James passed Michael Jordan on the all-time scoring list, the Lakers' playoff chances took a hit as they suffered their fourth-straight loss, this time at the hands of the Denver Nuggets.

Yash Matange

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

Monday's action: Pelicans comeback vs. Jazz

There was seven games of NBA action highlighted by Western Conference games with heavy playoff implications – Nuggets at Spurs and Lakers vs. Clippers

NBA.com Staff

NBA Power Rankings: Raptors rise, Jazz enter top-10

The Raptors were on the rise this week after two big wins while the Jazz and Trail Blazers were rewarded for being two of the hottest teams in the NBA today.

K Irving and Gil...

Saturday's action: Booker, Ayton take down Lakers

There were nine games of NBA action with some of the top teams and players on display, highlighted by a matchup between the Warriors and 76ers.

NBA.com Staff

Nikola Jokic is a centre's Russell Westbrook

They don't look like each other. They don't play like each other. They don't walk, talk or dress like each other. But the way in which they dominate their respective positions, Jokic and Westbrook might be more one-in-the-same than you think.

Kyle Irving

Power Rankings: Who is the new team on top?

The Milwaukee Bucks have retained the No. 1 spot on this week's rankings but the top-10 didn't change much. In a special edition of our weekly power rankings, what are the biggest games remaining in the 2018-19 season?

K Irving and Gil...

Ingles, Mitchell lead Jazz past Nuggets

The Utah Jazz made it three wins in a row, holding off the Nuggets' late charge to secure a 111-104 win on the road at Pepsi Center.

Benyam Kidane

Thursday's action: Magic hand Warriors 2nd straight loss

Keep up with all the biggest highlights and stories from six-game night in the NBA.

NBA.com Staff

How each top-5 MVP candidate can win it

For the majority of the season, the MVP discussion has been a two-horse race between Giannis Antetokounmpo and James Harden. Thanks to the sterling play of Paul George, we now have a third serious contender.

Micah Adams

Jokic, Nuggets hold off Thunder comeback in Denver

Nikola Jokic with a near triple-double led the Denver Nuggets to yet another win on their home floor at the Pepsi Center, this time against the Oklahoma City Thunder.

Yash Matange

Jokic, Millsap lead Nuggets to fourth-straight win

The Denver Nuggets make it four wins in a row, cruising to a 123-96 win oat home against the Los Angeles Clippers.

Benyam Kidane

NBA WRAP: Magic, Knicks and Nuggets all pick up wins

Just three games on the slate on Sunday, headlined by a Western Conference showdown between the Clippers and the Nuggets, plus the Raptors taking on the Magic.

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

NBA Power Rankings: Klay Thompson has Warriors trending up; LeBron James, Lakers keep tumbling down

The NBA is back to regular action now, with around 25 games to go for most teams. To get reacquainted with where these teams left off, let’s see what had been trending before the All-Star break in this week’s Power Rankings.

Sean Deveney

What to watch post-All-Star break

With All-Star Weekend in the rearview mirror, we can now focus on the final stretch of the regular season. Take a look at four things to watch for leading up to the 2019 NBA Playoffs.

Kyle Irving

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

Thomas returns: What can the Nuggets expect?

Isaiah Thomas has not appeared in an NBA game since Mar. 22, 2018. He's set to make his return in Wednesday's game against the Kings.

Kyle Irving

Monday's action: Jokic powers Nuggets past Heat

There were nine NBA games on Monday night. Here's everything you need to know from each matchup.

NBA.com Staff

Best odds to win the Finals post-deadline?

With the passing of the NBA Trade Deadline, who does Las Vegas have as the favourites to win the NBA Finals?

Kyle Irving

Top performers in debuts with new teams

With all the action of Thursday's trade deadline, there were plenty of players making their debut with new teams tonight. Who had the best performance?

Kyle Irving

Redick's hot hand leads Sixers past Nuggets

A host of new players joined the Philadelphia 76ers rotations and in front of their home crowd they got back in the winners column by defeating the Denver Nuggets.

James McKern

Friday's action: Kings comeback, beat Heat

Today's schedule featured eight games, a number of marquee matchups and storylines to follow – we've got you covered with box scores and highlights from each one.

NBA.com Staff

Take your pick: Embiid or Jokic?

The All-Star centres will play against each other for only the third time in their NBA careers on Friday night. Both have been tremendous, but if you had to pick just one based on this season alone, who would you take?

NBA.com Staff

Fast facts: Who is Moses Malone?

NBA and ABA legend Moses Malone will have his jersey retired by the Philadelphia 76ers during tonight's game against the Denver Nuggets

Kyle Irving

Wednesday's action: Warriors blowout shorthanded Spurs

Wednesday night's schedule features seven games, a number of marquee matchups and storylines to follow – we've got you covered with box scores and highlights from each one.

NBA.com Staff

Monday's action: Pacers edge Pelicans

There is six games of NBA action with some of the league's top teams and talent on display. We have you covered with box scores, highlights and more from each contest

NBA.com Staff

NBA Power Rankings: Biggest questions facing biggest teams

Are the Warriors unstoppable? Will Kyle Lowry bounce back? Can James Harden stay hot? We ask the biggest questions facing each of the league's biggest teams with the All-Star break just around the corner.

S Rafferty and M...

Saturday's action: Trae Young, John Collins go off

It was a 12-game slate that was packed with NBA action. If you missed any of Saturday's games, we had you covered with box scores and highlights from each contest.

NBA.com Staff

Jokic, Nuggets hand Rockets 14-point loss

The reigning MVP extended his historic scoring streak, but it was simply not enough as Nikola Jokic nearly recorded a triple-double and the deep Nuggets roster showed up big time.

Yash Matange

Friday's action: Nuggets defeat Rockets

Friday's five game slate included some marquee matchups like Kyrie Irving at the Garden and two of the best teams in the West going head to head.

NBA.com Staff

Who were the biggest All-Star snubs?

With the NBA All-Star reserves selected on Thursday, who were the players that did not get their name called that could have?

Kyle Irving

Most impactful trade deadline deals of the 2000s

With the NBA trade deadline just over a week away, take a look at some of the most impactful deals made around the deadline since 2000

Kyle Irving

Jokic comes up clutch in Nuggets win

Nikola Jokic records his eighth triple-double of the season, leading the Denver Nuggets to a 105-99 win over the New Orleans Pelicans.

Benyam Kidane

Wednesday's action: Towns hits game-winner in OT

With eight games around the NBA on Wednesday, catch up here on all the scores, highlights and top performers of the night.

NBA.com Staff

Nuggets come back from 25 down to defeat Grizzlies

Memphis looked well and truly on their way to claiming a big win, but a huge finish to the game saw the Nuggets earn an impressive comeback win on the road.

James McKern

Monday's action: Celtics get past Nets

Monday's slate features five games, a number of must-see match ups and major storylines. Follow along below for scores, highlights and stats from throughout the way.

NBA.com Staff

Power Rankings: Where did the Raptors land?

The Warriors perfect week kept them atop the rankings while teams inside the top-10 shuffled around. The Jazz and Nets continue to make a case to slide into a top-10 spot

Kyle Irving

Jokic triple-double overpowers 76ers

Nikola Jokic returned from a one-game suspension with a powerhouse performance in the Denver Nuggets' 126-110 win over the Philadelphia 76ers.

Benyam Kidane

Saturdays recap: McCollum stars for Blazers

We have just five games but no shortage of action on this NBA Saturday night. We have you covered with box scores and all the best highlights from today's games.

NBA.com Staff

Will Harden win back-to-back MVPs?

Thanks to an astonishing January in which he's averaging over 45 points per game, James Harden has emerged as the clear front runner for the MVP award. But it's a long season and with Chris Paul on the verge of returning, could he slow down and leave the door open for a second-half push from one of the other contenders?

Micah Adams

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

Fan voting has closed for the 2019 NBA All-Star Game and the starters will be announced Thursday, Jan. 23. With the announcement of the reserves one week away, which of these players will get their first bid?

Kyle Irving

Nikola Jokic not expecting suspension after walking toward Mason Plumlee-Derrick Favors scuffle

The Nuggets' leading scorer and rebounder did not appear concerned that he might miss a game for leaving his seat on the bench Wednesday night.

Tom Gatto

Wednesday's action: Griffin drops 37 points on Pelicans

Wednesday's slate of action features 10 games and plenty of must-see action. For the best from throughout the night, follow along below.

NBA.com Staff

NBA trade rumors: Mavericks face three big challenges in dealing Dennis Smith Jr.

The Mavericks have considered trading Dennis Smith Jr. ahead of the February deadline, but finding the right deal for the 21-year-old point guard won't be easy.

Sean Deveney

Power Rankings: Who took the top spot?

The Raptors' 2-1 week wasn't enough to keep the top spot, but they didn't fall very far.

Kyle Irving

Saturday's action: Hield stuns Pistons at the buzzer

Saturday's busy slate featured 10 games with a number of marquee matchups. If you missed any of the action, we've got you covered with all the scores, stats and top highlights from the day.

NBA.com Staff

The deepest MVP field ever?

The numbers suggest this could just be the deepest crop of legitimate MVP-worthy candidates ever. The MVP race is about far more than just James Harden and Giannis Antetokounmpo.

Micah Adams

Thursday's roundup: Lakers vs. Thunder

There was six games of NBA action on Thursday. We had you covered with box scores, play-by-plays and highlights.

NBA.com Staff

Dominant Warriors set NBA scoring record

Golden State used an NBA-record 51-point first quarter to set the tone in its 142-111 win over Denver. With the win, the Warriors move back to No. 1 in the Western Conference.

Gilbert McGregor

Tuesday Roundup: Lonzo's 19 leads LA

There was no shortage of buckets tonight as the Atlanta Hawks, Philadelphia 76ers and Golden State Warriors all scored 140+ points in big wins! Catch up on all the day's scores, highlights and top performers in our nightly recap.

NBA.com Staff

Are the Nuggets serious contenders?

The Nuggets enter their matchup with the Warriors on Tuesday with a half game lead over the defending champs in the standings. Is Denver a legitimate contender this season?

NBA.com Staff

Nikola Jokic deserves more of your attention

He doesn't have the same name recognition as LeBron James, Kevin Durant or Anthony Davis, but Denver Nuggets centre Nikola Jokic is playing like an All-Star and MVP candidate so far this season.

Scott Rafferty

Did the streaking Raptors reach No. 1?

Despite a scare in Washington, Toronto put forth a perfect week but Milwaukee's only loss came while its MVP was sidelined.

S Rafferty and G...

Jokic's season-high leads Denver past Portland

A season-high scoring explosion from Nikola Jokic helped the Nuggets extend their home win streak as they toppled the visiting Blazers.

James McKern

Sunday's action: Blazers cool off against Denver

There are plenty of storylines to follow throughout Sunday's seven-game slate. Check below for must-see highlights, scores and updates.

NBA.com Staff

Has Harden caught up with Antetokounmpo?

After dropping out of the top five in last week's rankings, Kawhi Leonard is back in the conversation.

Micah Adams

Saturday's action: Towns sets new career-high in win over Pelicans

There are plenty of storylines to follow throughout today's eight-game slate. Check below for must-see highlights, scores and updates.

NBA.com Staff

Nuggets continue to roll the West, dominate Clippers

Nikola Jokic helped fuel the Nuggets with a triple-double as they took down another Western Conference rival.

James McKern

Thursday's action: a pair of Western Conference battles

A smaller slate of four games but still plenty of talent on display!

NBA.com Staff

Murray: Nuggets focused on big goals this season

NBA.com recently sat down with Jamal Murray to discuss a wide range of topics including his offseason improvements, the team's fast start and his chances to become an All-Star this season.

Gilbert McGregor

Jokic and Canadians lead Nuggets past Heat

Nikola Jokic hit the go-ahead bucket with 2.4 seconds left in the game on Tuesday as the Nuggets hold off the Heat 103-99.

Carlan Gay

Tuesday's action: Klay scores 43 in Warriors win over Knicks

With eight games of NBA action and some of the best teams on display, we had you covered on a one-stop-shop with everything that went on in the Association on Tuesday

NBA.com Staff

Takeaways from Houston's statement win over Denver

James Harden dropped dimes (and Jamal Murray), Clint Capela dunked his way to a season high and P.J. Tucker lit it up from downtown.

Micah Adams

Monday's action: Lakers snap three-game losing streak

The Lakers used a second-half comeback against the Mavericks to snap their three-game losing streak. They are now 2-5 since LeBron James' injury on Christmas Day

NBA.com Staff

Did Kawhi fall outside the top 5? Is Harden No. 1?

Our NBA.com staff weighed in with our updated MVP ballots. The result? Lots of movement inside the top five.

Micah Adams

Jokic and Embiid named Players of the Week

It is the fourth time each centre has earned Player of the Week honours in their respective careers.

Gilbert McGregor

Why the Nuggets are a must-watch this week

Denver's stretch of five games in seven days features three games that can only be found on NBA League Pass.

Gilbert McGregor

Raptors or Nuggets for No. 1?

The Nuggets went undefeated while the Raptors pulled off a pair of impressive wins on a back-to-back. Which team takes over the top spot this week?

Micah Adams

NBA Power Rankings: Bucks ride defense to top; Pelicans hurt by lack of depth

The Bucks and Nuggets are the leaders in their respective conferences, and they also land at the top of our latest NBA Power Rankings.

Sean Deveney

Saturday's NBA action: Blazers end Harden's streak of 40 point games

There were eight NBA games on Saturday, with some of the league's top teams and talent on display. Catch up on all the action here.

NBA.com Staff

Nikola Jokic dominates in win over the Hornets

Nikola Jokic scored a season-high 39 points against the Charlotte Hornets on Saturday. The big man also pulled down 12 rebounds and dished out six assists.

James McKern

Murray's big half pushes Nuggets past Kings

Five days after scoring 46 points in a win over the Suns, the Kitchener native used a 34-point second half to finish the night with 36 points to go along with seven rebounds and six assists.

Gilbert McGregor

Every Canadian vs. Canadian matchup in January

There are 19 Canadian vs. Canadian matchups in the month of January

NBA.com Staff

Jokic records triple-double, Nuggets defeat Knicks

The 23-year-old budding superstar continues to impress as he recorded his third triple-double of the season in Denver's seven-point win over New York

Gilbert McGregor

Tuesday's action: Nurkic records rare 5x5 game

Tuesday's five game slate features plenty of action across the league. Check back for updates throughout the night.

NBA.com Staff

Canadian moment of the week: Murray scores 46 in Nuggets' win

Canadian Jamal Murray sank a career-best nine 3-pointers and finished with 46 points in the Nuggets 122-118 win over the Suns Saturday night.

Gilbert McGregor

Which new team took over the top spot?

Did the Toronto Raptors rise or fall in this week's rankings after a 2-1 week?

Kyle Irving

Nuggets waive Nick Young

Young appeared in just four games for the Nuggets.

Benyam Kidane

Saturday's action: Kyrie leads Celtics comeback

Saturday's nine game slate features plenty of action across the league. Check back for updates throughout the night.

NBA.com Staff

Expert picks: All-Star starters in the West

All-Star voting began on Christmas Day. Our NBA.com experts weigh in on who they would pick for starters in the Western Conference.

NBA.com Staff

Friday's action: Clippers use 22-0 run to beat Lakers

Friday's 10-game slate did not disappoint! From Anthony Davis vs. Luka Doncic to Russell Westbrook's season-high and more.

NBA.com Staff

Power Rankings: Raptors take a dip

The Raptors have a losing record over their last 11 games. Have they done enough to stay inside the top 5 of this week's NBA Power Rankings?

Micah Adams

Wednesday's highlights, box scores and play-by-plays

Follow all the night's NBA action, right here!

NBA.com Staff

Which team threatens the Warriors?

With so many teams bundled together and fighting for position in the West, who will emerge as this season's primary rivals to the Golden State Warriors?

Matthew Blum

Saturday's NBA Action: Beal (40 PTS, 15 AST, 10 REB) notches first career triple-double in win

With seven games of NBA action, look no further than here for the box score, play-by-play and more from each game around the Association.

NBA.com Staff

Clippers cruise past Nuggets

The Clippers made it back-to-back victories and did so in a big way as they took down the Denver Nuggets at home.

James McKern

Is Jokic the best passing center in NBA history?

Has Nikola Jokic done enough to be the best passing big man of all-time?

NBA.com Staff

Around the League: Tuesday's top storylines, highlights and performers

Larry Nance Jr comes up clutch for the Cavs, D'Angelo Russell delivers against his former team and Jamal Murray records a career-high 15 assists against the Mavericks.

Benyam Kidane

4 takeaways from the Raptors' loss in Denver

Kawhi Leonard's 29-point, 14-rebound double-double wasn't enough as the Nuggets pulled away from the Raptors down the stretch.

Gilbert McGregor

Kawhi's 29 not enough as Raptors fall in Denver

A rough fourth quarter proved to be too much to overcome as the Nuggets hand the Raptors their ninth loss of the season.

Gilbert McGregor

Who took the No. 1 spot?

The Denver Nuggets are back on top of the Western Conference, while the Golden State Warriors have re-discovered their offensive rhythm with Steph Curry back in the lineup.

K Irving and Ben...

Around the League: Sunday's top performers, storylines and highlights

Ben Simmons joined Oscar Robertson with another triple-double feat, John Wall dropped 40 points on the Lakers and the Nuggets and Raptors go down to the wire.

Benyam Kidane

Can Toronto close out its trip with a win in Denver?

Toronto looks to finish its Western Conference trip with a record of 3-1 as it travels to Denver to take on the West's No. 1 seed.

Gilbert McGregor

Around the League: Friday's top performers, storylines and highlights

The Warriors put on a show in the fourth quarter, Denver and OKC played out a fiery affair and the Celtics win streak continues.

K Irving and Ben...

On This Date: Nuggets, Pistons combine for 370 points

On Dec. 13, 1983, the Denver Nuggets and Detroit Pistons took part in what is still the highest-scoring game in NBA history. Let's revisit that historic night by taking a look at some notable occurrences.

Gilbert McGregor

The Grizzlies are this week's team to watch on NBA League Pass

The Grizzlies' four-game slate features some big tests and highlights a week full of NBA action.

Gilbert McGregor

On this date: Carmelo ties single quarter scoring record

On this date in 2008, Carmelo Anthony ties George Gervin's single quarter scoring record.

Carlan Gay

Around the NBA: Monday's top storylines, performers and highlights

LeBron defeats Wade to take their head-to-head series, the Warriors win in Draymond Green's return and the Celtics and Pacers continue to roll

Kyle Irving

Nuggets sign Nick Young

The team announced Monday that it has signed the 11-year veteran to the injury hardship relief exception granted by the league.

NBA.com Staff

Where did the Raptors fall? Who took their top spot?

The Warriors are rewarded for their perfect week, the Raptors slide down and the Mavericks and Celtics are on the move

Kyle Irving

Around the NBA: Saturday's top highlights, performers and storylines

Doncic leads a Mavericks comeback, the Celtics hand the Bulls their worst loss in franchise history and Dwyane Wade plays his 1000th career regular season game

Kyle Irving

Around the NBA: Friday's top highlights, performers and storylines

Jimmy Butler and DeMar DeRozan lifted the 76ers and Spurs to big comeback wins, while the Warriors turned on the defence against the Bucks.

Benyam Kidane

Around the League: Wednesday's top storylines, highlights and performers

The Oklahoma City Thunder looked done, then Paul George turned it on in the fourth and Steph Curry showed just how damaging he can be.

James McKern

Canadian moment of the week: Lyles beats the buzzer with his range

On a night where every point mattered, Lyles' 30-foot buzzer beater was one of his two 3-pointers that propelled the Nuggets to a victory.

Gilbert McGregor

Around the NBA: Monday's top storylines, performers and highlights

Curry, Durant and Thompson combine for 85 points, Nikola Jokic posts triple-double in win over Raptors, while Lou Williams wins it for the high-flying Clippers.

Benyam Kidane

4 takeaways from Raptors' close home loss to the Nuggets

The Raptors' second-half comeback fell just short to end their eight-game winning streak

Kyle Irving

Raptors' comeback falls short in 106-103 loss vs. Nuggets

The Nuggets advance their winning streak to six games while ending the Raptors' eight game winning streak

Kyle Irving

Game Preview: Raptors vs. Nuggets

Two of the league's hottest teams take centre stage at Scotiabank Arena Monday night and one winning streak must come to an end.

Gilbert McGregor

NBA Players of the Week: Leonard and Millsap

This is Leonard's fifth time taking home Player of the Week honours and Millsap's first time since the 2015-16 season

Kyle Irving

Are the Raptors No. 1? How far did the Sixers climb?

The Raptors delivered yet another perfect week to remain atop the league, while the streaking Thunder, Nuggets, Sixers and Pistons continue to trend upwards.

Gilbert McGregor

Every Canadian vs. Canadian matchup in December

There are 16 Canadian vs. Canadian matchups in the month of December.

NBA.com Staff

Around the NBA: JJJ stars, Houston is back, Boston rallies

A hero was needed and a rookie delivered for the Grizzlies, while the Celtics and Rockets showed they're just fine.

James McKern

NBA Power Rankings: Raptors, Clippers keep rolling; Celtics, Jazz still slumping

For this edition of the NBA Power Rankings, we’re looking at the biggest surprises around the league, including the surging Clippers, sinking Celtics and much more.

Sean Deveney

Tonight's FanDuel NBA DFS picks: Lineup advice, sleepers for Friday, Nov. 30

Get your FanDuel cash lineup ready for Friday's NBA DFS contests with injury updates and key sleepers to target tonight.

Dan Bernstein

Around the League: Tuesday's top highlights, performers and storylines

Blake Griffin records his sixth 30-point game of the season, the red-hot Raptors claw their way back from 17 points down, while the Nuggets cruise to a 32-point win over the Lakers.

Benyam Kidane

Can LeBron come up clutch again?

Winners of seven of their last night, LeBron James and the Lakers visit the Nuggets for a Mile High showdown between Western Conference contenders. The last time James went into Denver, he delivered one of the most clutch performances of his entire career.

Micah Adams

Around the NBA: Saturday's top highlights, performers and storylines

Thompson's game-winner and KD's 44 give Warriors another win, Sexton knocks off the Rockets and the Bucks close out a huge fourth quarter effort

Kyle Irving

Around the League: Today's top highlights, storylines, performers

With 14 games on today, catch up on all the action around the NBA.

Benyam Kidane

Around the League: Wednesday's top highlights, performers and storylines

Two of the most dominant big men battled it out in Philly, Toronto stayed atop the East thanks to Kyle Lowry and Kemba Walker continued his hot streak.

B Kidane and Jam...

Around the NBA: Monday's top highlights and storylines

Kemba Walker explodes to be the Celtics, the Clippers win their fifth straight and the Bucks beat the Nuggets in another close one

Kyle Irving

Around the NBA: Saturday night's top moments and highlights

Kemba Walker piled on the points with a franchise-record 60 points in a loss to Philly, while the Lakers and Warriors both came up short on the road.

Benyam Kidane

WNBA legend Sue Bird joins Nuggets front office

"I just think what they have going is really exciting to be a part of," Bird told ESPN.

NBA.com Staff

Are the Rockets or Nuggets a bigger threat to Warriors?

The Nuggets have gotten the season off to a better start, but the Rockets pushed the Warriors to seven games in the Western Conference Finals last season.

NBA.com Staff

Around the NBA: Rockets soar, Nuggets dominate, Clippers impress

The Houston Rockets showed they're still a legitimate contender in the West, as the Nuggets snapped a losing streak and the Clippers held on late.

J McKern and Gil...

Tonight's FanDuel NBA DFS picks: Lineup advice for Thursday, Nov. 15

Get your cash lineup ready for Thursday's NBA DFS contests with FanDuel sleepers and busts picks.

Dan Bernstein

76ers are must watch on League Pass this week

The new-look Philadelphia 76ers will be appointment viewing this week as they welcome in All-Star Jimmy Butler following this weekend's blockbuster trade.

Gilbert McGregor

Chris Paul on Jamal Murray: 'I don’t think he has (a ceiling)'

Rockets' guard Chris Paul says that there's no ceiling in sight for Canadian Jamal Murray.

Carlan Gay

Around the League: Tuesday's top highlights, performers and storylines

The injury-depleted Cavs get their second win, James Harden and the Rockets re-discover their offence, while Atlanta pushed Golden State to the final buzzer.

Benyam Kidane

Toughest stretches for the Raptors this season

The Raptors are off to their best start in franchise history but is the toughest part of their schedule coming up next?

Kyle Irving

Around the League: Sunday's top highlights, performers and storylines

Harden goes for 40, the Bucks get another impressive road win and the Lakers win their third straight

Kyle Irving

League Pass Game of the Night: Bucks vs. Nuggets

Can Denver avoid losing its third straight or will Milwaukee finish its trip with a .500 record?

Gilbert McGregor

Friday's top highlights, performers and storylines

Gordon Hayward made his return to Utah, Nikola Jokic put together a monster double-double and Joel Embiid had another masterpiece.

Scott Rafferty

Fan returns ball from Jamal Murray's career night

The league fined Kyrie Irving $25,000 for throwing the ball into the stands.

Scott Rafferty

Around the League: Wednesday's top highlights and performers

Hassan Whiteside put on a show in Miami, the Utah Jazz win their first home game, while the Lakers hang on to beat the Timberwolves in a thriller.

J McKern and Ben...

What to watch for on League Pass this week

The up-and-coming Nuggets' four games headline a week full of exciting games on NBA League Pass.

Gilbert McGregor

Nuggets' Nikola Jokic fined $25,000 for homophobic remark

The NBA fined Nuggets center Nikola Jokic for what it calls "derogatory and offensive language."

Jordan Heck

Jamal Murray was 'tired' ahead of Canadian record 48-point game

Jamal Murray looked like he was well-rested for his record-setting game on Monday night, but he actually wasn't.

Rudi Schuller

Murray scores career-high 48 points, ties Canadian record

Jamal Murray scored 19 points in the fourth quarter to secure the win for the Nuggets.

Kyle Irving

Murray's last second shot at 50 gets Irving and Celtics heated

Jamal Murray put on a spectacular performance on Monday night, but the Canadian broke one of basketball's unwritten rules and Kyrie Irving was none too pleased.

Carlan Gay

These eight NBA coaches are already feeling hot seats to start 2018-19 season

Tyronn Lue was fired by the Cavs only six games into the 2018-19 season. These eight NBA coaches are hoping to avoid a similar fate.

Mitch Lawrence

Around the League: Monday's top highlights, performers and storylines

Catch up on all the day's NBA action, right here!

Benyam Kidane

Mailbag: Answering questions about Kawhi, RJ Barrett and the Nuggets

If you have a question you want answered, send them any time via Twitter @JoshEberley.

Josh Eberley

NBA Power Rankings: Bucks, Warriors start strong; Lakers, Rockets stumble early

It’s early still, but soon we’ll have a decent enough sample size to say some definitive things about players and teams around the league. Who jumped out to a fast start in Sporting News' NBA Power Rankings?

Sean Deveney

Around the League: Thursday's top highlights, performers and storylines

From the Celtics knocking off the Bucks to De'Aaron Fox's career night and everything in between.

K Irving and Gil...

League Pass Game of the Night: Jazz at Nuggets (9:00 p.m.)

The Jazz are off to a slow start this season while the Nuggets are off to their best start in 42 years.

Kyle Irving

Check out the new City Edition uniforms

Nike released City Edition uniforms last season to celebrate "elements of the league's 30 franchises."

NBA.com Staff

Every Canadian vs. Canadian matchup in November

There are 19 Canadian vs. Canadian matchups in the month of November.

NBA.com Staff

Around the League: Wednesday's top highlights, performers and storylines

Seven games of NBA action delivered on Wednesday with buzzer-beaters, monster jams and a throwback performance from an MVP.

James McKern

Around the League: Monday's top highlights, performers and storylines

A full night of NBA action consisted of record-breaking, highlights and a few games coming down to the wire.

Gilbert McGregor

Canadian moment of the week: Murray's off-hand slam

Jamal Murray's first dunk of the season came in electrifying fashion.

Gilbert McGregor

NBA weekly schedule: Where to Watch presented by PRO•LINE

From Monday, Oct. 22nd to Sunday, Oct. 28 there are 17 nationally televised games on either TSN, SN1, or NBA TV Canada

NBA.com Staff

Around the League: Thursday's top highlights, performers and storylines

From Damian Lillard scoring 41 points to the Celtics pulling off an impressive comeback on the road, it was another fun night in the NBA.

Scott Rafferty

Griffin drops 50 points and game winner against 76ers in OT, Pelicans remain unbeaten

The Pelicans, Pistons and Nuggets all picked up wins in tonight's NBA games. Catch up on all the results, news, scores and highlights, right here.

Benyam Kidane

Lakers in panic mode, Nikola Jokic for MVP and more NBA overreactions

LeBron James and the Lakers won't make the playoffs. Nikola Jokic is definitely winning the MVP award. The Raptors are winning the title. It's time for some massive NBA overreactions.

Jordan Greer

Overreactions to the first week of the season

Nikola Jokic will be a starter in the All-Star Game, Anthony Davis is the best player in the league and more.

NBA.com Staff

DeMarcus Cousins laughs off furious Cavs fan claiming he 'ruined' NBA

DeMarcus Cousins said he made the "smartest move ever" when he signed with the Warriors in free agency, but plenty of fans weren't on board with his decision.

Jordan Greer

Jokic, Walker named NBA Players of the Week

In an opening week packed with big-time performances, nobody stood out quite like Nikola Jokic and Kemba Walker who were named the NBA Players of the Week.

NBA.com Staff

Young, Harris and Fox stand out in Sunday's action

Check out highlights and top performances from the four games on Sunday's schedule.

Gilbert McGregor

What Jamal Murray can learn from Stephen Curry

Curry is the best off-ball scorer in the NBA. Can Murray follow in his footsteps?

Scott Rafferty

Part I - Superlatives for the Class of 2018

Which rookies are destined for great things? In our two part Rookie Yearbook, we're handing out picks for best in class superlatives.

Micah Adams

Preview: A look at all 13 Canadians this season

With the NBA season here, we take a look at each Canadian player's situation heading into the regular season.

C Gay and Scott ...

The shot that can take Jamal Murray to the next level

Murray is already an elite pull-up shooter from midrange. It's from 3-point range that he struggled last season.

Scott Rafferty

Giannis, AD and DeRozan stand out in night full of NBA action

The second night of the NBA season featured a full slate of 11 games and we've got you covered with scores and the biggest highlights from the night.

G McGregor and K...

What to watch for in the second night of the NBA season

There are 11 games on tap for the second night of the NBA season.

Kyle Irving

Breakout candidates for each team in the West

From Dallas' Dennis Smith Jr. to Utah's Donovan Mitchell.

Scott Rafferty

Sporting News' NBA Top 100: Ranking basketball's best players (40-59)

As we head into the beginning of the 2018-19 NBA season, we're rolling out our Top 100 players. Here's how it looks from 40-59.

Sean Deveney

Sporting News' NBA Top 100: Ranking basketball's best players (60-79)

As we head into the beginning of the 2018-19 NBA season, we're rolling out our Top 100 players. Here's how it looks from 60-79.

Sean Deveney

NBA on Halloween: games, times and TV schedule

The NBA has seven games scheduled for Halloween on Wednesday, October 31st

NBA.com Staff

Five takeaways from Tuesday's preseason action

Paul George went off against the Bucks in the first half and the Rockets took an insane amount of 3-pointers.

S Rafferty and J...

Gordon, Powell, Thompson headlined Friday night's preseason action

Klay Thompson and Kevin Durant combined for 56 points in Seattle while Aaron Gordon posted 29 points in Orlando. Norman Powell scored 21 in a win for the Raptors.

Kyle Irving

Kawhi's second run, Melo's debut headline Tuesday night's action

From Carmelo Anthony's debut with the Rockets to Kawhi Leonard's second game with the Raptors here's what to watch on Tuesday night.

Scott Rafferty

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