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Mavs, Blazers clinch key tie-breaker over Lakers

11 of the 15 teams in the West were taking the floor on Friday (ET). That meant, irrespective of who won, there was going to be a ton of impact on the logjam in the Conference standings.

Yash Matange

Highlights, top performers from Friday's action!

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

NBA.com Staff

AD exits early as Clippers blow out Lakers

The Los Angeles Lakers are one step closer to falling into the Play-In Tournament after being blown out by the LA Clippers. Already without LeBron James, Anthony Davis exited the game early with injury.

Kane Pitman

Highlights, top performers from Thursday's action

With seven NBA games to look forward to on Thursday, there was plenty on the line including a battle in Los Angeles between the Lakers and Clippers. If you missed any of the action we've got you covered below for live updates, stats and highlights from each contest.

NBA.com Staff

How worried should the Lakers be?

The Lakers have lost seven of their last 10 games, on the brink of the Play-In Tournament with just seven games remaining in the season. With LeBron James still dealing with ankle soreness and Dennis Schroder expected to miss up to two weeks of action due to health and safety protocols, how worried should we be about the defending champions?

NBA.com Staff

Highlights, top performers from Monday's action

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

NBA.com Staff

LeBron James bashes NBA play-in tournament as Lakers inch closer toward it

LA is sinking ever lower in the West as it tries to get itself right for the playoffs. It may need to play one or two extra games to get to the postseason.

Tom Gatto

Lakers' frustrations rise following loss to Raptors

The defending champions are in danger of falling into the Western Conference's Play-In Tournament upon the season's end. Following a loss to the Raptors, LeBron James, Anthony Davis and Kyle Kuzma each voiced their concerns and frustrations.

Gilbert McGregor

Lowry, Siakam catch fire in win over Lakers

Lowry and Siakam combined for 76 points and became the second Raptors duo in franchise history to both score 35+ points in the same game.

Benyam Kidane

LeBron battles ankle soreness as Lakers spiral

LeBron James was in the locker room much before the final buzzer sounded on the Lakers' 121-114 loss to the Raptors, their sixth defeat in their last seven games. The defending champions have now dropped to sixth in the West and face the possibility of participating in the Play-in tournament.

Yash Matange

Highlights, top performers from Sunday's action

There were eight games on the slate for Sunday with several games that held playoff implications. Tune in for the final scores from headliners like Nets-Bucks, Celtics-Blazers, Heat-Hornets and Raptors-Lakers.

NBA.com Staff

Preview: Raptors take on full-strength Lakers

The Raptors have their hands full just one day removed from a heartbreaking loss to the Jazz, now set to take on the defending champion Lakers in Los Angeles. With both Anthony Davis and LeBron James expected to be back in action, can Toronto pick up a win to keep their playoff hopes alive?

Kyle Irving

LeBron James ready for 'challenge' of preparing for playoffs after return to Lakers' lineup

LA is just a game ahead of a play-in spot after blowing a double-digit lead in the fourth quarter and losing at home to Sacramento.

Tom Gatto

LBJ's return sparks Lakers search for chemistry

"As far as my wind, I felt pretty good. As far as my ankle, it was a little tight at times," LeBron James said on his return as the Lakers lost to the Kings 110-106 - their fifth loss in the last six games. The risk of falling into the Play-In seeds forces the Lakers to balance 'finding chemistry' heading into the playoffs and winning as many of the remaining nine games as possible.

Yash Matange

Highlights, top performers from Friday's action

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

NBA.com Staff

LeBron James injury update: Will Lakers star return to lineup vs. Kings?

James has not played since suffering a high right ankle sprain on March 20.

Jordan Greer

LeBron officially returning vs. Kings

LeBron James has been sidelined since March 20 with a high ankle sprain. He had appeared in 40 of a possible 41 games prior to the injury, averaging 25.8 points, 8.1 rebounds, 8.0 assists and 1.1 steals on 51.3 percent shooting from the field.

Scott Rafferty

Lakers' LeBron James pretends to cry after heckler calls him 'big baby'

James remains out indefinitely as he recovers from an ankle injury, so the four-time NBA MVP has to find other ways to stay engaged down the final stretch of the regular season.

Jordan Greer

Is this Raptors trip make or break?

With the Eastern Conference's final Play-In spot still in reach, the Toronto Raptors are headed west to embark upon a trip that sees them take on four title contenders in the span of four days. Now that the stakes are higher than ever, is this a make or break trip for Toronto's postseason hopes? While there are far too many variables for there to be a "yes" or "no," the unique challenges each matchup present give this trip a much different outlook than you might initially believe it to have.

Gilbert McGregor

AD finds rhythm but Lakers fall to Wizards

Anthony Davis looked in great touch late. He scored 14 of his team-high 26 in the fourth quarter was responsible for 19 of the team's 30 fourth-quarter points but it was too little too late in the Capital as Russell Westbrook and Bradley Beal ensured the Wizards picked up their 10th win in the last 12 games.

Yash Matange

OTD: Jerry West's 60-ft buzzer-beater in 1970 Finals

"Mr. Clutch", received a pass from Wilt Chamberlain with just three seconds left in Game 3 of the 1970 Finals, forcing overtime with the long-distance prayer.

Yash Matange

Top performers, highlights from Wednesday's games

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

NBA.com Staff

Highlights, top performers from Monday's action

There were 11 NBA games to watch out for on Monday. Follow along for final scores, news, stats and highlights from each contest.

NBA.com Staff

Keeping track of the Play-In Tournament race

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

NBA.com Staff

Highlights, scores from Saturday's action

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

NBA.com Staff

Mavs pull off huge comeback win over Lakers

The Mavs outscored the Lakers 62-35 in the second half to clinch the season series (2-1). They now hold the tie-breaker over the fifth-seed Lakers as the race for playoff seeding heats up.

Benyam Kidane

AD 'felt fine' in return from injury

Anthony Davis returned to the Lakers lineup after over two months and finished with four points, four rebounds, one assists, one steal and one block in his minutes restriction. "I felt fine. My wind felt better than I expected," Davis said postgame.

Yash Matange

Highlights, top performers from Thursday's action

There were six games to look forward to on Thursday, including a showdown between the Lakers and Mavericks in which Anthony Davis made his return. Jump in for a full recap of all the scores, news and highlights!

NBA.com Staff

Elgin Baylor blazed trail of hoops artistry

From a sea of superstars in the 1950s and 1960s emerged a dominant talent who breathed life into the aerial brand of basketball.

Shaun Powell

LeBron tweets 'You're next,' 'accountability' about Columbus officer

The Lakers forward also posted an image of the officer, whom Columbus police have identified as Nicholas Reardon.

Tom Gatto

Anthony Davis injury update: Lakers star plans to return vs. Mavericks, will be on minutes restriction

Davis feels "100 percent healthy" and ready to play, but LA will be taking a cautious approach with the 28-year-old.

Jordan Greer

AD planning to return Thursday

Anthony Davis has been sidelined since Feb. 16 with a calf strain. He said that he felt a "ripping" sensation when he suffered the injury and that he feared it was more serious than it turned out to be.

Scott Rafferty

Kobe Bryant's run with Nike ends as Lakers legend's estate elects not to extend partnership

Bryant signed a five-year extension with Nike in April 2016 that kept him connected to the brand into his retirement. That contract has now expired, and a new deal isn't coming.

Jordan Greer

Highlights and top performers from Monday's action

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

NBA.com Staff

OTD: Celtics def. Lakers in Game 7 of 1962 Finals

The 1962 NBA Finals were the first of six championship series between the Lakers and Celtics in the 1960s.

Yash Matange

Highlights and top performers from Saturday

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

NBA.com Staff

Lakers will not visit White House while in Washington, report says

A tight travel schedule and COVID-19 restrictions were given as the main reasons, a source told ESPN.

Tom Gatto

MJ to present Kobe at Naismith Hall of Fame

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

Zac Al-Khateeb

AD close to a return for Lakers

Help is on the way for the Los Angeles Lakers, with star big man Anthony Davis taking the next step in his long awaited return to the court.

Kane Pitman

Brown's historic 40 leads C's past Lakers

The Celtics' fifth-straight victory, which matches their longest of the season, comes off the back of a few convincing wins in Denver and Portland. It ties Boston with the Hawks for the No. 4 seed in the East with a 30-26 record, but Atlanta holds the tiebreaker.

Yash Matange

How long is Anthony Davis out? Latest updates on Lakers star

Here's everything we know about Anthony Davis' injury and the latest news on when he may return to the court.

Jordan Greer

The best of Tuesday’s action

With just over a month left in the regular season, the schedule rolled on with a seven-game slate and a number of storylines to follow. We've got you covered with final scores, news, stats, highlights and the top fantasy performers from another busy day of action.

NBA.com Staff

How Kobe Bryant continues to influence rise of Knicks star Julius Randle

Bryant tragically died in January 2020, but his legacy will live on through the NBA players he touched.

Jordan Greer

Keeping track of the Play-In Tournament race

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

NBA.com Staff

Highlight's & top performers from Monday's action

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

NBA.com Staff

How long is LeBron James out? Latest updates on Lakers star

Here's everything we know about LeBron James' injury and the latest news on when he may return to the court.

Jordan Greer

Highlights & top performers from Saturday's action

Saturday served up an action-packed seven-game slate! Catch up on all the final scores, highlights and more from each one.

NBA.com Staff

Nets' Kyrie Irving, Lakers' Dennis Schroder ejected after heated exchange

When asked by ESPN's Rachel Nichols about the conversation between Irving and Schroder, Nets coach Steve Nash said he had "no idea" what happened.

Jordan Greer

Irving, Schroder ejected in 3rd quarter

Kyrie Irving and Dennis Schroder both received double technicals early in the third quarter, earning their first career ejections.

NBA.com Staff

Who is Lakers' go-to option without LeBron and AD?

The Lakers are trying to keep their season afloat while LeBron James and Anthony Davis recover from injury, but who is stepping up in their absence as the team's go-to guy? There are four different players vying for that title but the team as a whole is looking to avoid sliding further down the standings with only 20 games remaining.

Kyle Irving

Siblings Day: How many are in the NBA?

From the two Ball brothers a trio of Antetokounmpos and Holidays, the NBA family continues to grow in more ways than one.

Gilbert McGregor

Thursday's highlights & top performers

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

NBA.com Staff

Fred VanVleet laughs off suspension after Raptors-Lakers altercation

Apparently, VanVleet is not a supporter of the NBA's disciplinary policies.

Jordan Greer

Bembry, VanVleet, Horton-Tucker suspended

Raptors guards DeAndre’ Bembry and Fred VanVleet and Los Angeles Lakers guard Talen Horton-Tucker have each been suspended one game without pay and Raptors forward OG Anunoby and Lakers centre Montrezl Harrell have each been fined for their roles in an on-court altercation.

Official Release

Lakers snap seven-year losing streak vs. Raptors

The last time the Lakers beat the Raptors? Nov. 30, 2014, when Kobe Bryant dropped a 31-point triple-double to pull off a win. Toronto had won 11 consecutive games against Los Angeles since then, until Marc Gasol and the Lakers got revenge in his first game against his former team to snap the streak.

Kyle Irving

Raptors praise Gasol's impact in first game against former team

It wasn't the most traditional return game for Marc Gasol, who faced off against his former team in Tampa, Florida as opposed to a rocking Scotiabank Arena crowd in Toronto. But the veteran centre stepped up when his team needed him most and his former head coach and teammates spoke out on Gasol's impact on the game.

Kyle Irving

Anunoby, Harrell ejected in first quarter

In the first quarter of Tuesday's matchup between the Raptors and Lakers, Dennis Schroder served a hard foul on OG Anunoby which sparked a bit of a scrap. As a result, Anunoby and Montrezl Harrell were ejected from the contest.

Kyle Irving

Highlights & top performers Tuesday's action

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

NBA.com Staff

Running diary: 3-point barrage leads Lakers past Raptors

The Lakers buried 18 3-pointers, falling just one shy of tying their single game season-high. With the Raptors converting a season-low five 3s, that made all the difference in a tough loss for Toronto. With the win, Los Angeles snaps an 11-game losing streak against the Raptors that dated back to 2014.

Kyle Irving

Preview: Raptors look to make it three in a row

After a thrilling last-second victory on Monday night, the Raptors are right back in action as they host the Lakers on Tuesday. Can Toronto do away with recent misfortune in back-to-backs to make it three wins in a row?

Gilbert McGregor

How concerned should we be about the Lakers?

Playing without the injured Anthony Davis and LeBron James, things have become increasingly difficult for the Lakers, who are in danger of falling into the range of the West's Play-In range. As there's no clear timetable for the return of the All-Star duo, members of our NBA.com Staff discuss their level of concern surrounding the team.

NBA.com Staff

Sunday's highlights & top performers

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

NBA.com Staff

OTD: Kareem becomes all-time leading scorer

Five years prior to retiring, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar passed Wilt Chamberlain's career points tally of 31,419 to become the NBA's all-time leading scorer with his trademark sky-hook.

Yash Matange

New 'Space Jam' recreates iconic LeBron moment

"Space Jam: A New Legacy" features a star-studded cast, headlined by LeBron James and including Don Cheadle, Damian Lillard, Chris Paul, Anthony Davis and Klay Thompson. It's set to debut on July 16 in theaters and on HBO Max.

Scott Rafferty

Friday's highlights and top performers

Ten games on tap for Friday night including a marquee matchup in Portland between the Blazers and Bucks.

Kane Pitman

MVP Ladder: Jokic cements himself as front-runner

Joel Embiid and LeBron James have dominated the MVP conversation for much of the season, but injuries to both of them has opened the door for Nikola Jokic to take over the top spot, as well as other movement in the top five.

Scott Rafferty

Explained: LeBron James' Liverpool investment

A sensation on the court, 'King James' has also demonstrated that he has a nose for business and his empire spans sports

Ryan Kelly

Lakers' Andre Drummond on ugly toe injury vs. Bucks: 'My whole toenail was gone'

Drummond, who played only 14 minutes in a 112-97 loss to Milwaukee, was seen limping off the court in the third quarter with what the team called a "right big toe contusion."

Jordan Greer

Antetokounmpo brothers make history

"Just being on the same court while our mom is having her phone and videotaping the whole thing. I think it's priceless," Giannis said postgame.

Yash Matange

Drummond's Laker debut cut short with injury

"My head is high," Drummond said postgame. ""I'm going to take it day by day and come back better than ever." A part of the starting five, in his time on the floor, Drummond finished with four points, two assists, a rebound and a block.

Yash Matange

Highlights, top performers from Wednesday's action

From Andre Drummond's debut to game-winning performances from Devin Booker, Kyrie Irving and Anthony Edwards, there was no shortage of big storylines from Wednesday's 10-game slate. Catch up on all the action below.

NBA.com Staff

LeBron James joins Liverpool ownership group

Fenway Sports Group has brought on new investors, making the NBA star part of the Reds' ownership group

Goal

What Drummond brings to the Lakers

Andre Drummond made his debut with the Lakers this week, and though he suffered a minor toe injury, the former All-Star has a chance to make a big impact in Los Angeles. While the fit may not be the cleanest, we break down Drummond's potential to help the defending champions on both ends of the court.

Scott Rafferty

Drummond set for Lakers debut

The shorthanded Los Angeles Lakers are set to receive a boost with Andre Drummond expected to make his debut with the team against the Milwaukee Bucks.

Kane Pitman

Highlights & top performers from Sunday's action

Kyle Kuzma, Devin Booker, CJ McCollum and Aron Gordon impressed on Sunday's four-game slate! Catch up on all the final scores, stats and highlights from each game below.

NBA.com Staff

Lakers officially sign Drummond

Help is on the way for the injury-plagued defending champions, as ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski has reported that Andre Drummond will sign with the Lakers once he clears waivers.

Kyle Irving

Highlights, top performers from Friday's action

A massive ten game slate filled the schedule on Friday, with a number of new faces suiting up for teams as the dust settles on the trade deadline.

NBA.com Staff

No trades for Lakers as losing streak continues

Missing superstars LeBron James and Anthony Davis, the Los Angeles Lakers did not make a move at the trade deadline. Hours later, the Lakers lost their fourth straight game at home against the Philadelphia 76ers.

Kane Pitman

76ers' Dwight Howard ejected after bumping Lakers' Montrezl Harrell; Doc Rivers calls both players 'clowns'

The Sixers coach lost his backup center, Howard, to an ejection at the end of the first quarter in LA. Harrell remained in the game.

Tom Gatto

Deadline impact on title odds for contenders

Kyle Lowry stayed in Toronto, the Los Angeles Lakers held firm and the Miami Heat added a former All-Star guard. How did the 2021 trade deadline impact the title race for the contenders?

Kane Pitman

Thursday's scores

With the attention of the NBA world on trades for much of the day, the on-court action continues with a five game slate on a Thursday night.

NBA.com Staff

Lakers trade rumors: What will LA do at deadline with LeBron, AD injured?

The Lakers' front office will look to give the team some help ahead of the 2021 trade deadline, but Los Angeles has limited assets and is facing significant financial constraints.

Jordan Greer

Highlights & top performers from Tuesday's action

We had six games around the Association on Tuesday and we've got you covered with all the final scores, news, stats, highlights and top fantasy performers from each game below.

NBA.com Staff

Lakers continue slump as deadline approaches

After coming out of the All-Star break on a 4-0 run, the Lakers are now 0-3 since LeBron James suffered an ankle injury, while Anthony Davis remains sidelined with a calf strain.

Benyam Kidane

Soundsystem: Should we expect a busy trade deadline?

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

NBA.com Staff

On this date: Kobe's 4th-straight 50-pt game

Bryant's 50 points against the Hornets was his fourth 50-point performance in as many games, a streak only Wilt Chamberlain had previously achieved.

Yash Matange

Elgin Baylor dies at 86; NBA players react to death of Lakers legend

The Hall of Famer averaged 27.4 points, 13.5 rebounds and 4.3 assists in 846 career games for the Minneapolis and Los Angeles Lakers.

Jordan Greer

NBA legend Elgin Baylor passes at 86

"He is one of the all-time Lakers greats with his No. 22 jersey retired in the rafters and his statue standing guard in front of STAPLES Center," Lakers Governor Jeanie Buss said of Elgin Baylor. "He will always be part of the Lakers legacy."

NBA.com Staff

On this date: Kobe goes for 60 ... again

It was Bryant's second game with at least 60 points in a one-week span and at the time, the fourth such game of his career, tying him with Michael Jordan for most 60-point games all-time.

Gilbert McGregor

Paul becomes 6th player to reach 10K assists

With an alley-oop to Deandre Ayton in the third quarter against the Los Angeles Lakers, Chris Paul racked up his 10,000th career assist.

Benyam Kidane

Highlights & top performers from Sunday's action

The NBA season continued Sunday, with a busy 10-game slate. We've got you covered with final scores, stats, highlights and top fantasy performers with 20 teams in action.

NBA.com Staff

LeBron out indefinitely with ankle sprain

LeBron James suffered an ankle injury in the second quarter of the Lakers contest against the Hawks and has been ruled out indefinitely with a high ankle sprain.

Kyle Irving

Highlights and top performers from Saturday's action

Saturday's five-game slate served up plenty of impressive performances around the NBA. Catch up on all the scores, stats and highlights from tonight's action, right here!

NBA.com Staff

LeBron James injury update: Lakers star leaves game vs. Hawks with ankle injury

James will not return for the remainder of Saturday's game against the Hawks after suffering an ankle injury in the first half.

Jordan Greer

LBJ and LaMelo put on a show

Intentional or not, LeBron James sent a message to one of the league's rising stars, as the Los Angeles Lakers handled LaMelo Ball and the Charlotte Hornets at Staples Center.

Kane Pitman

Highlights & top performers from Thursday

Six games on the ticket for Thursday night including a showdown between LaMelo Ball and LeBron James as the surging Charlotte Hornets looked to continue their strong play.

NBA.com Staff

Vanessa Bryant adds names of officers to lawsuit over leaked photos from Kobe Bryant crash site

The widow of the NBA star received clearance from a federal judge to add the names to the suit, which was filed in September 2020.

Tom Gatto

#NBATopShotThis: LBJ's hang time reverse layup

En route to recording his 99th career triple-double in a 137-121 win against the Minnesota Timberwolves, James showed off his hangbtime as he put some 'English' on a reverse layup.

Yash Matange

Highlights & top performers from Tuesday's action

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

NBA.com Staff

LeBron James becomes part owner of Red Sox in deal with Fenway Sports Group

James has claimed to be a fan of the Yankees, but it seems he will have to trade in that New York hat for one featuring a Boston logo.

Jordan Greer

This Day in NBA History: Kobe drops 65 points vs. Blazers

Bryant's 65-point performance kicked off a ridiculous scoring run, where he scored at least 50 points in four-straight games, joining Wilt Chamberlain as the only other player to have such a streak.

Benyam Kidane

Highlights & top performers from Monday's action

The NBA season continued Monday, with an action-packed seven-game slate. Scroll down to catch up on all the final scores, stats and highlights from each game.

NBA.com Staff

Cherish each meeting between LeBron and Steph

What once felt like an inevitable ending to the NBA season is now the meeting that fans have only seen three times in the past three seasons. If the past has taught us nothing else, it's to not take these moments for granted.

Gilbert McGregor

Gasol (health & safety), Caruso (concussion) out of action

While the Spaniard big man remains out due to 'Health and Safety protocols', having played his last game against the Golden State Warriors on Feb. 28 (ET), Alex Caruso has been added to the NBA's 'Concussion protocols'.

Yash Matange

Is Doncic or Jokic the league's best passer?

In an attempt to find a clear-cut No. 1, seven members of our NBA.com Global staff submitted their top five passers in the league in an attempt to find an answer.

Gilbert McGregor

Kuzma takeover helps Lakers top Pacers

Huge fourth quarter contributions from the Los Angeles Lakers role players ensured the team got off to a winning start in the second half of the season.

Kane Pitman

Highlights, top performers from Friday's action

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

NBA.com Staff

AD to be re-evaluated in two weeks

The Los Angeles Lakers have been scuffling with Anthony Davis sidelined. The All-Star's absence is continues to progress slowly after missing the last ten games.

Kane Pitman

LeBron, Lakers lead NBA merchandise sales

Brooklyn Nets finish second in team merchandise sales in United States, marking the franchise's highest-ever ranking. Kyle Lowry and Toronto Raptors lead merchandise sales in Canada.

Official Release

Who are the top players entering the season's second half?

Ahead of the second 2020-21 NBA season, our NBA.com Staff ranks the 30-best players in the league. Did LeBron James remain at the top? Who were the biggest risers? Who fell out of the list?

Gilbert McGregor

'I admire LeBron' - Adams backs NBA star in wake of Zlatan criticism

The RB Leipzig midfielder reiterated his own desire to work for change as the debate over athletes and politics continues to rumble on

Potential buyout destinations for Griffin

Six-time All-Star forward Blake Griffin has reached a buyout agreement with the Pistons. Teams will have the chance to claim Griffin off waivers before he becomes an unrestricted free agent on Sunday, March 7.

Kyle Irving

On This Date: Shaq has career night on birthday

“We tried to do everything conceivable to stop him and slow him down,” Clippers interim head coach Jim Todd said of O'Neal's performance. “He just had it going, and it was tough going against Goliath."

Yash Matange

Most notable birthday performances of superstars

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

Gilbert McGregor

LeBron, Nike ink deal with HBCU

As part of the partnership, Florida A&M's men's and women's basketball teams will wear footwear from Nike's LeBron line and their uniforms will bear the LeBron crown logo.

Gilbert McGregor

Highlights, top performers from Wednesday's action

There were 10 games to look forward to on an action-packed Wednesday in the NBA. Scroll below for all the final scores, stats and highlights from each game

NBA.com Staff

Why Suns star Devin Booker was ejected vs. Lakers

The ejection happened so quickly that even TNT's Brian Anderson and Jim Jackson were initially confused as to why Booker was leaving the court.

Jordan Greer

On This Date: LeBron sets new career high

"Sixty-one on 33 shots, that's Wilt Chamberlain-esque," Heat forward Shane Battier said of LeBron James after the game. "That's pretty amazing. Incredible performance."

Scott Rafferty

Suns overcome Booker ejection to defeat Lakers

By overcoming Devin Booker's ejection in the third quarter, the Suns won against the Lakers in LA for the first time since Nov. 17, 2017 and also climbed to the second seed in the Western Conference.

Yash Matange

Final scores & top performers from Tuesday's action

There were six NBA games on Tuesday. Scroll below for the final scores, stats and highlights from each contest.

NBA.com Staff

Soundsystem: 2021 NBA All-Star Draft

Each week on NBA Soundsystem live, NBA.com's Carlan Gay and Scott Rafferty break down the latest news and notes from around the league.

NBA.com Staff

LeBron v Zlatan: Age of apolitical superstar is gone

The AC Milan striker took aim at the NBA star for his activism, only further exposing himself as the one out of touch

Ryan Tolmich

LeBron's best All-Star moments

Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James is set to appear as a starter in the NBA All-Star Game for the 17th consecutive season. Relive some of the best moments and highlights from his career.

Gilbert McGregor

All-Star matchups take centre stage this week

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

Gilbert McGregor

Scores & highlights from Sunday's action

There was no shortage of superstar performances on Sunday's eight-game slate. Catch up on all the scores, stats and highlights from tonight's games below.

NBA.com Staff

LeBron responds to Zlatan, tries to turn tables on him

The NBA star rejects the soccer star's call to stay out of politics.

Tom Gatto

'I'm the wrong guy to go at!' - LeBron fires back at Zlatan

The AC Milan forward said athletes should "do what you're good at" but the basketball icon has accused him of hypocrisy and says he won't be silenced

Goal

Friday's scores and highlights

The Lakers got back on track, Boston held off Indiana and the Utah Jazz lost for just the seventh time this season.

NBA.com Staff

MVP Ladder: Embiid takes over No. 1 spot

A tough couple of weeks for the Lakers sees LeBron James fall out of the No. 1 spot in our MVP Ladder for the first time this season. He's replaced by Joel Embiid, although it wasn't a unanimous decision by our NBA.com Staff.

Scott Rafferty

Vanessa Bryant backs Kyrie Irving's new push to change NBA logo to Kobe Bryant

The Nets guard set off NBA social media with his latest call to the league to make Kobe the logo.

Tom Gatto

Scores, highlights from Wednesday's (ET) action

There were nine games of NBA action on this Wednesday, headlined by a clash between surging Eastern Conference opponents in the Raptors and Heat, a heavyweight battle out west between the Lakers and Jazz and much more.

NBA.com Staff

Booker to replace Davis in All-Star Game

Suns guard Devin Booker will make his second-straight All-Star appearance, joining teammate Chris Paul in Atlanta. It marks the first time the Suns have multiple All-Star selections since Steve Nash and Amar'e Stoudemire in 2009-10.

Benyam Kidane

Lakers rumors: LA unlikely to pursue Cousins, could target Whiteside

The Lakers will open up a roster spot, but Cousins probably isn't going to fill it.

Jordan Greer

Who would be most deserving to replace AD?

The Lakers announced earlier this month that Anthony Davis is expected to be sidelined for four weeks with a calf strain, making it possible that he'll miss the 2021 NBA All-Star Game. If he's unable to play, who would be the most deserving player from the Western Conference to replace him?

NBA.com Staff

Vanessa Bryant calls out Meek Mill for 'insensitive and disrespectful' lyrics about Kobe Bryant's death

Vanessa Bryant, the widow of NBA legend Kobe Bryant, was understandably upset when she heard a new song from rapper Meek Mill.

Jordan Greer

NBA trade rumors: Bucks, Lakers among teams expressing interest in Rockets' P.J. Tucker

Tucker hasn't produced eye-popping numbers during his time in Houston, but he has consistently demonstrated his value as a switchable defender and spot-up shooter.

Jordan Greer

Wiz win 5th straight with 17-pt comeback vs. LAL

The Wizards' backcourt contributed for a majority of the team's points in the comeback, including all of their 12 in overtime. The 127-124 win extends the Wizards win streak to five while handing the Lakers their third straight loss, and the fourth in their last five.

Yash Matange

Highlights & top performers from Monday's (ET) action

We had plenty of stars in action on Monday's six-game slate. Scroll below for the final scores, stats, news, highlights and top fantasy performers from each game.

NBA.com Staff

Highlights & top performers from Sat's (ET) action

Because of two postponements, there were only five games of NBA action this Saturday (ET). But with the first rematch of the NBA Finals between the Heat and Lakers headlining the slate, there was plenty to follow.

NBA.com Staff

Heat survive Finals rematch with Lakers

This is the Heat's second consecutive win, improving them to 3-3 on their road trip. Meanwhile, this is the Lakers' second consecutive loss and the third in their last four.

Yash Matange

Kyrie Irving trolls Lakers, LeBron after missed free throw

James, shooting just 70.4 percent from the line this season, clanked one off the rim, much to the delight of Irving.

Jordan Greer

NBA's all-time leading scorers

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

NBA.com Staff

Harden leads Nets to statement win over Lakers

The Brooklyn Nets extend their win streak to five games, beating the Lakers 109-98, behind James Harden's franchise-record 11th-straight double-double of 23 points and 11 assists.

Benyam Kidane

Highlights & top performers from Thursday's action

Just three games around the Association on Thursday, with plenty of standout performances! Catch up on all the final scores, stats, news, and highlights from each game below.

NBA.com Staff

LeBron surpasses 35,000 career points

James joins Karl Malone and Kareem Abdul-Jabbar as the third player to reach the milestone and is the youngest to do so at 36 years old.

NBA.com Staff

Why Kevin Durant, Anthony Davis are sitting out Nets vs. Lakers game

While Nets guards Kyrie Irving and James Harden and Lakers forward LeBron James are expected to play, Durant and Davis will not be available when the teams meet at the Staples Center in Los Angeles.

Jordan Greer

Does offence or defence matter more in Nets title chase?

The Brooklyn Nets have one of the best offences in the NBA, but their defence leaves a lot to be desired. What will matter more in the long run, their offence or their defence?

Carlan Gay

Catch up on the best of Tuesday's action

We had six games on deck around the Association on Tuesday! Catch up on all the scores, stats, news, and highlights from each contest below.

NBA.com Staff

Head-to-Head, Week 5: Breaking down each matchup

Welcome to Head-To-Head, a new fantasy game that is centred around how many points players score. Every Monday, five new matchups will be presented. All you have to do is pick which player you think will score more points in each matchup. What's on the line? Weekly and season-long prizes, including courtside tickets and a video call with an NBA All-Star.

Scott Rafferty

Soundsystem: How good are the Jazz?

NBA.com's Carlan Gay and Scott Rafferty discuss the latest news in and around the NBA each week on NBA Soundsystem Live.

NBA.com Staff

LeBron James gave serious thought to playing for Cowboys: 'I would have made the team'

During the NBA lockout, LeBron James seriously considered playing for the Dallas Cowboys.

Jordan Heck

Davis (Achilles) to be re-evaluated in 2-3 weeks

The Lakers' star underwent an MRI which revealed calf strain and a re-aggravation of tendinosis in his right Achilles.

Benyam Kidane

Anthony Davis injury update: Lakers star to have MRI after reaggravating Achilles vs. Nuggets

Anthony Davis will receive an MRI on Monday morning to determine the severity.

Jordan Heck

Jokic powers Nuggets to blowout win vs. LAL

Despite missing more than a couple of key rotation players, the Nuggets, led by Nikola Jokic, comfortably beat the Lakers 122-105. The visitors were forced to play the second half without Anthony Davis, who strained his right Achilles late in the first half.

Yash Matange

AD exits game vs. Nuggets after right leg injury

The Lakers announced early in the fourth quarter that Davis had suffered an Achilles strain and would be undergoing an MRI on Monday (ET).

NBA.com Staff

Running diary of Sunday's (ET) action

Feel the love with a full 10-game slate of NBA action on Sunday (ET), as some of the league's hottest teams and biggest names were in action. Scroll below for the final scores, highlights and the best fantasy performers.

NBA.com Staff

Optimal viewing plan for Sunday's action

Sunday's NBA action includes an exciting set of 10 games. Here's the full schedule, biggest storylines and optimal viewing plan to get you ready for the star-studded action.

Yash Matange

Running diary from Friday's 11-game slate

Friday's 11-game slate did not disappoint with a handful of monster performances like 40-point outings from Luka Doncic, Terry Rozier and Nikola Vucevic and 30-point outings from Kawhi Leonard, Jayson Tatum and Anthony Davis.

NBA.com Staff

Optimal viewing plan for Friday's action

Get ready for the weekend with an 11-game slate on Friday. Here's the full schedule, biggest storylines and optimal viewing plan to get you ready for the star-studded action.

Scott Rafferty

Can anyone catch LeBron in MVP race?

It's been almost a month since our last MVP ladder, so a check-in on everyone's favourite end-of-season award is long overdue. Has Joel Embiid closed the gap between him and LeBron James? Where does Nikola Jokic stand now that the Nuggets are above .500? And who rounds out the top-five?

Scott Rafferty

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

Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James has overtaken Brooklyn Nets forward Kevin Durant as the leading vote-getter and a Toronto Raptor has entered the top 10 at their respective position.

Gilbert McGregor

Running diary from Wednesday's action

Headlined by big performances from Luka Doncic, LeBron James, Kyrie Irving and Zach LaVine, catch up on all the scores, stats and highlights from Wednesday's games.

NBA.com Staff

NTSB faults pilot in fatal crash that killed Kobe Bryant, daughter Gianna

The National Transportation Safety Board on Tuesday released findings from its yearlong investigation into the helicopter crash that killed Kobe Bryant, his daughter Gianna and seven others.

Zac Al-Khateeb

LeBron inspired by Brady, but unsure whether he'll match QB's longevity

Will LeBron James follow Tom Brady's lead and play into his 40s?

Jordan Greer

Running diary from Monday's action

LeBron James' overtime heroics led the Lakers to victory, headlining a busy eight-game slate on Monday. Catch up on all the night's scores, news, stats and highlights below.

NBA.com Staff

Power Rankings: Did Jazz take top spot?

The Jazz own the best record in the NBA after winning 15 of their last 16 games, but was it enough to take the top spot from the defending champion Lakers? Which teams made the biggest leap in this week's rankings and who is the new team that entered the top 10 for the first time this season?

Kyle Irving

Running diary from Saturday's action

There were 11 games of NBA action with plenty of must-see matchups headlined by the one in Dallas consisting of Luka Doncic and Stephen Curry.

NBA.com Staff

Lakers' LeBron James rips NBA's plans to hold 2021 All-Star Game: 'Kind of a slap in the face'

"I have zero energy and zero excitement about an All-Star Game this year," James said.

Jordan Greer

All-Star Moment: LeBron overpowers Nuggets

LeBron James recorded his second triple-double of the season to lead the Los Angeles Lakers to a 114-93 win over the Denver Nuggets.

Benyam Kidane

Running diary from Thursday's action

LeBron James added another piece of history to his resume, while Kelly Oubre Jr. went off for a career-high 40 points on an action-packed 5-game slate. Catch up on all the scores, stats, highlights and best fantasy performers of the night below.

NBA.com Staff

LeBron James air-balled a free throw, and then Twitter tried to dunk on him

Neither action hit its mark.

Tom Gatto

LeBron passes Wilt on all-time FGM list

LeBron James added another piece of history to his resume, passing Wilt Chamberlain for third on the NBA's all-time field goals made list.

Benyam Kidane

Takeaways from first All-Star fan vote returns

Brooklyn Nets forward Kevin Durant and Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James are among the leading vote-getters in the first fan vote returns.

Gilbert McGregor

Clippers' Paul George had a short response after Lakers' Jared Dudley called him out in a new book

When asked about Dudley's book after the Clippers' 121-99 win over the Cavaliers on Wednesday night, George decided to take the high road.

Jordan Greer

'Courtside Karen' apologizes for LeBron James rowdiness, won't be banned from future Hawks games

LeBron blamed it on the alcohol, but there's no future punishment for Juliana Carlos or her band of misfits.

Joe Rivera

LeBron's play biggest key to Lakers' 5-2 road trip

Displaying tremendous fight and determination, the Lakers went 5-2 through a gruelling seven-game road trip - one of only five teams to do so in the first half of the 2020-21 NBA season. Here's a look into what clicked on their trip that nearly lasted a fortnight.

Yash Matange

Head-to-Head, Week 3: Breaking down each matchup

Welcome to Head-To-Head, a new fantasy game that is centered around how many points players score. Every Monday, five new matchups will be presented. All you have to do is pick which player you think will score more points in each matchup. What's on the line? Weekly and season-long prizes, including courtside tickets and a video call with an NBA All-Star.

Kyle Irving

LeBron on 'Courtside Karen,' husband heckling him: 'I miss that interaction'

The Lakers star says he and other players "need" that type of back-and-forth.

Tom Gatto

Running Diary from Monday's action

The NBA opened the month of February with a full 10-game slate. We've got you covered below with all the final scores, stats and highlights from each contest as well as the best fantasy stat lines.

NBA.com Staff

Optimal viewing plan for Monday's games

The new week begins with a star-studded 10-game slate. Here's the full schedule, biggest storylines and optimal viewing plan to get you ready for Monday's action.

Yash Matange

LeBron rises on all-time list as Lakers beat Celtics

The Lakers outscored the Celtics 25-17 in the final quarter but needed a couple of misses in the final seconds from Kemba Walker and Daniel Theis respectively to escape Beantown with the victory.

Yash Matange

Running Diary from Saturday's action

The NBA season continued on Saturday with eight games. Scroll below for final scores, stats and highlights from each contest.

NBA.com Staff

Next chapter of Lakers-Celtics rivalry is being written

Back in 2012, when 14-year-old Jayson Tatum tweeted at LeBron James for a follow back, the teenager could have never known what this matchup would become. Dunking on his idol in the Eastern Conference Finals six years later set the stage for future showdowns, but when LeBron elected to sign with the Lakers following that season, it started the next chapter in the historic Celtics-Lakers rivalry.

Kyle Irving

Kawhi showing shades of Kobe, Jordan in new system

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

Scott Rafferty

Lakers' Anthony Davis believes Nets are 'favorites' in Eastern Conference following James Harden trade

The trio of Harden, Kevin Durant and Kyrie Irving gives Brooklyn more pure offensive firepower than any team in the league, including Los Angeles.

Jordan Greer

Running diary from Thursday's action

The NBA season continued on Thursday with four exciting games. Check below for the final score from each contest, as well as stats and highlights.

NBA.com Staff

Five lineups that are shredding teams

With over a month of the season already gone, we've started to get a good benchmark for the rest of the year. Examining lineup-specific data is a great way to decipher how much of the early season has been noise and help us project the next three months of NBA basketball.

Matthew Blum

76ers' Joel Embiid says Lakers' LeBron James should have been ejected for 'very dangerous' foul

Embiid believes James got some preferential treatment during Wednesday night's game between the 76ers and Lakers.

Jordan Greer

Running from Wednesday's action

The NBA season continued on Wednesday with 12 games to look forward to! Scroll below for the final scores, stats, and highlights from each game.

NBA.com Staff

Harris game-winner helps 76ers snap Lakers streak

With one shot, the 6'8" forward snapped the Lakers' unbeaten 10-0 road start to the season and improved the 76ers' league-best home record to 10-1.

Yash Matange

Optimal viewing plan for Wed.'s 12-game slate

Wednesday night is an action-packed exciting slate for NBA basketball fans and League Pass owners with 12 games. All but six teams take the floor as long win streaks go on the line, road trips continue, and most of all - superstars suit up in nearly every game on the schedule.

Yash Matange

Kobe's 81-point game was only a part of his greatest scoring run

Over the course of 13 games in January 2006, Bryant averaged an incredible 43.4 points per game.

Jordan Greer

Kobe Bryant's daughter Gianna brought out the best side of her father

In retirement, Kobe Bryant found a different kind of passion. He discovered a new sense of purpose in raising his daughters.

Jordan Greer

For a generation of athletes, Kobe Bryant defined the full sports experience

Kobe Bryant wasn't just the face of basketball. He was the perfect embodiment of sports.

Joe Rivera

Kobe Bryant's death a vivid reminder of how it feels to lose a childhood hero

A generation of basketball fans must cope with the sudden loss of Kobe Bryant. It's common for these fans to feel as connected to their hero as I did to mine.

Mike DeCourcy

Your version of Kobe Bryant doesn't need to match anyone else's

No matter what Kobe Bryant did, he made you feel — and your feelings are just as valid as anyone else's.

Jordan Greer

One Possession: Kobe's last shot

Kobe Bryant's illustrious career is laden with milestones, myths and legends. The 81 points, winning five championship rings, the alley-oop to Shaquille O'Neal ... Today, we break down the final moment of his career, his last shot against Utah Jazz.

Sergio Rabinal

LeBron James was bothered after a Cavs front office member cheered his missed shot

LeBron James went off in the fourth quarter after a member of the Cavs front office got a little too excited.

Jordan Heck

Eight Mamba Moments from Lakers title run

There were plenty of moments where the late, great Kobe Bryant's 'Mamba Mentality' was present in players on the Lakers roster during their 2020 NBA title run. From more intentional one's like wearing No. 24 finger sleeves, to subtle moments like Rajon Rondo's cold reaction to a buzzer-beater, the legend's aura often revealed itself if you were looking close enough.

Kyle Irving

Four stats to know from LeBron's 46-point showcase

Taking over in the fourth quarter, James outscored the Cavaliers by himself to lead the Lakers to a 115-108 win and help them maintain their unbeaten road record.

Yash Matange

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