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Highlights, top performers from Tuesday's action

Seven games on Tuesday night, included a re-match of the classic game from two nights ago between the Brooklyn Nets and Milwaukee Bucks.

NBA.com Staff

Fact or Fiction on Bucks' championship aspirations

The Bucks are coming off of one of their biggest wins of the season as they try and make one last push for their third-consecutive No. 1 seed heading into the NBA Playoffs. Our NBA.com Staff plays a game of "Fact or Fiction" to discuss the pressing topics surrounding a potential deep playoff run by Milwaukee.

NBA.com Staff

Watch out: Giannis is getting comfortable from midrange

Giannis Antetokounmpo scored a season-high 49 points in Milwaukee's win over Brooklyn. Most impressive of all was how the two-time MVP did it, as 13 of his 21 field goals came outside of the restricted area.

Scott Rafferty

What did we learn in showdown between Durant and Giannis?

Giannis Antetokounmpo and Kevin Durant both returned from one-game absences ahead of this marquee matchup between the Bucks and Nets and it did not disappoint. Antetokounmpo went for 49 points while Durant went for 42 points in a heavyweight battle between two of the best teams in the league.

Kyle Irving

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

Two newcomers crack latest MVP ladder

Two newcomers crack our MVP Ladder in Chris Paul and Stephen Curry. Where did they each land? Who else rounds out the top five? Is Nikola Jokic still the front-runner? Here's how our NBA.com Staff sees the MVP race shaping up with less than a month remaining in the regular season.

Scott Rafferty

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

Porter Jr.'s historic game by the numbers

Kevin Porter Jr. produced the performance of his career in Houston's shocking win over Milwaukee, pouring in 50 points to go along with 11 assists, creating history in the process.

Kane Pitman

Giannis leaves game with ankle injury

Back-to-back MVP Giannis Antetokounmpo left Milwaukee's game against Houston in the first minute, turning his right ankle on a drive to the basket. The team reported soon after that he would take no further part in the game.

Kane Pitman

Top performers, highlights from Thursday's games

The NBA season continues with six games on Thursday night. We've got you covered below with final scores, updates, news, stats, highlights and the top fantasy performers from each game.

NBA.com Staff

Highlights, top performers Tuesday's action

Just six games around the NBA tonight, but there was plenty of matchups with playoff implications. Catch up on all the scores, stats and highlights.

NBA.com Staff

Bogdanovic scorches Bucks in big-time comeback

Bogdan Bogdanovic led a 41-point fourth quarter for Atlanta, as the Hawks pulled away late for an important win over the Milwaukee Bucks.

Kane Pitman

Highlights, top performers from Sunday's action

There were seven games of NBA action with plenty of storylines to follow in a big matchup between the Celtics and Hornets, Kevin Durant's return for the Nets versus the Suns and other games with playoff implications like Grizzlies-Blazers and Bucks-Hawks.

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

Giannis powers Bucks to big win over 76ers

The Milwaukee Bucks have inched closer to the Philadelphia 76ers at the top of the Eastern Conference with a dominant win at Fiserv Forum. Giannis Antetokounmpo led the way with 27 points as Milwaukee never trailed from start to finish.

Kane Pitman

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

Who has more to prove: Bucks or 76ers?

The Bucks and 76ers are set to face off in back-to-back matchups that could have heavy implications on seeding in the Eastern Conference playoff picture. As two teams that have come up short of their goals in the past few seasons, our NBA.com Staff debates which franchise has more to prove in this year's playoffs.

NBA.com Staff

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

Holiday looms as Bucks' playoff key

The Milwaukee Bucks went all in on acquiring Jrue Holiday in the offseason, seeking an upgrade at the guard position. Holiday has been fantastic this season and is finding his best form on the road to the playoffs.

Kane Pitman

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

Highlights & top performers from Wednesday's action

From Luka Doncic's game-winning heroics to Steph Curry's red-hot shooting night and triple-doubles from Jokic and Westbrook, there was no shortage of standout performances around the NBA on Wednesday.

NBA.com Staff

Bucks-Timberwolves rescheduled to Wednesday afternoon

Wednesday's game between the Milwaukee Bucks and Minnesota Timberwolves has been brought forward to an afternoon time slot.

Official Release

Sunday's recap!

The NBA season rolled on with a 10 game slate and plenty of action to follow. If you missed any of the action we've got you covered with final scores, news, stats and highlights from each one, as well as the day's top fantasy performers.

NBA.com Staff

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

Friday's highlights & top performers

There were nine games of NBA action this Friday night with a handful of must-see matchups. We'll have you covered with final scoress, highlights and more from all the action.

NBA.com Staff

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

KP's big fourth sparks Mavs past Bucks

Backing up after a disappointing loss to the Houston Rockets a night earlier, an inspired fourth quarter from Porzingis and Doncic helped lift the Dallas Mavericks to a big home win over the Milwaukee Bucks.

Kane Pitman

Curry makes history, inspires Dubs to comeback W

The former two-time MVP scored 30 of his 41 in the second half, helping the Warriors, who had lost seven of their last eight, to come back from a 12-point deficit against one of the top teams in the East.

Yash Matange

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

Report: Holiday agrees to max extension

In his first season with the Bucks, Jrue Holiday is averaging 17.0 points, 5.4 assists, 4.6 rebounds and a career-best 1.8 steals per game on 50.9 percent shooting from the field and 39.0 percent from 3-point range.

Scott Rafferty

Saturday's highlights and top performers

There were eight NBA games to look forward to on Saturday. Follow along for final scores, stats and highlights from each contest.

NBA.com Staff

Blazers have no answer for Giannis

Giannis Antetokounmpo loomed as a difficult matchup for the Portland and he proved to be just that, destroying the Blazers to finish with 47 points on 21 shots.

Kane Pitman

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

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

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

Clips extend win streak with statement win

The Clippers rebounded from an early 12-point deficit by outscoring the Bucks 103-67 over the final three quarters despite missing key players in Paul George and Serge Ibaka.

Yash Matange

Highlights, top performers from Monday's action

We had 11 games around the Association tonight, with no shortage of blockbuster performances. Catch up on all the final scores, stats, and highlights from each game.

NBA.com Staff

Robinson suffers fractured right foot

In just his fourth game back from a hand injury, Mitchell Robinson suffered a right foot fracture during the Knicks' 102-96 win over the Bucks.

Benyam Kidane

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

Celtics roll Bucks behind Tatum's big game

The Boston Celtics produced a spectacular shooting performance to take down the Milwaukee Bucks and end their eight game winning streak.

Kane Pitman

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

Highlights & top performers from Wednesday's action

We had 11 games on deck and 22 teams in action on a busy night in the NBA. We've got you covered below with final scores, news, stats and highlights, as well as the top fantasy performers from the games.

NBA.com Staff

🎥 Clutch plays that swung Wed's close games

In a packed slate of 11 games on Wednesday night, only four were decided in single digits and each one of them came down to one critical play in the clutch.

Yash Matange

Middleton helps Bucks edge Celtics to extend win streak

If Daniel Theis' potential game-winning shot would have gone in, it would have snapped the Bucks' eight-game winning streak and helped the Celtics get a statement win, which would have surely lifted their spirits given their recent form and their deficit in this game.

Yash Matange

Holiday delivers as Bucks keep rolling

This sort of splash from Holiday was long-awaited for the Bucks and he didn't disappoint, finishing with 28 points, 14 assists, five rebounds on 11-of-15 shooting from the field in just 29 minutes.

Yash Matange

Highlights & top performers from Monday's action

There was no shortage of standout performances on a busy Monday in the NBA. Catch up on all the scores, news, stats, highlights and top fantasy performers from each game.

NBA.com Staff

Highlights 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

Giannis powers Bucks to sixth-straight W

Antetokounmpo dished out a career-high 15 assists as the Bucks make it 11 wins from their past 12 games.

Benyam Kidane

Does Tucker move the needle for Bucks?

Milwaukee has acquired P.J. Tucker from Houston ahead of this season's trade deadline. Tucker is in the midst of the worst season of his career, but he checks two important boxes for a Bucks team hoping to break through in the playoffs.

Scott Rafferty

76ers' Dwight Howard wanted to 'Stone Cold Stunner' Bucks' Giannis Antetokounmpo after sit-down celebration

The fans in attendance didn't appreciate the gesture, and neither did Howard.

Jordan Greer

NBA sets new record for triple-doubles in a single day

The previous record of five was set just four days ago on Saturday (ET), but it didn't take long for the record books to be re-written with six players stuffing the stat sheet on tonight's 10-game slate.

Benyam Kidane

Giannis powers Bucks to comeback win in OT

Giannis Antetokounmpo went on a personal 7-0 run in overtime to seal the 109-105 win on the road, extending the Bucks' win streak to five games.

Benyam Kidane

Highlights & top performers from Wednesday's action

It was a busy Wednesday in the NBA, with 10 games on deck! We've got you covered with all the scores, stats and highlights from each game below.

NBA.com Staff

Report: Bucks trade for P.J. Tucker

The Bucks have reportedly acquired P.J. Tucker from the Rockets in a move that bolsters their defence and versatility ahead of the playoffs.

Benyam Kidane

Are the Bucks trending in the right direction?

Flaming out in back-to-back playoffs after dominating the regular season, the Bucks are taking a different approach in 2020-21. The question is, are they taking the right approach?

Kane Pitman

Today in NBA History: Giannis erupts for 52-16-7

Eventual MVP Giannis Antetokounmpo went off for his career-high 52 points while also recording 16 rebounds and seven assists in 36 minutes of playing time. It was the first 50-point game of his career and the first Bucks player to do so since Brandon Jennings in 2009.

Yash Matange

📊 Giannis makes history with 3rd straight triple-double

Giannis Antetokounmpo powered the Bucks to their fourth-straight win, re-writing the record books along the way with this third-straight triple-double.

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

Highlights, top performers from Saturday's action

The second half of the NBA season continued with an eight-game slate. We've got you covered with all the final scores, news, stats, highlights and the top fantasy performers from the night.

NBA.com Staff

Highlights, top performers from Thursday's action

The second half of the 2020-21 NBA season was underway and tonight was the first full slate of games since the break. Headlined by Nets-Celtics, there was plenty of enticing matchups ahead.

NBA.com Staff

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

Giannis climbs Bucks all-time scoring ladder

Giannis Antetokounmpo continues his ascent in the Milwaukee Bucks all-time record books, passing a Hall of Famer to move into third in franchise scoring.

Kane Pitman

Thursday's live scores

It's a busy night around the NBA with nine games on the slate on the final day prior to the All-Star break.

NBA.com Staff

Jokic's next-level IQ in one play

With 37 points, 11 assists and 10 rebounds, Nikola Jokic recorded his ninth triple-double of the season in Denver's win over Milwaukee. Once again, the three-time All-Star's passing ability was on full display, but there was one pass he made in particular that showed how well he reads the game. You know what that means — to the film room!

Scott Rafferty

Jokic reaching rare air this season

Jokic recorded the 50th triple-double of his career, joining Wilt Chamberlain as the only centers in NBA history to achieve the milestone.

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

Are we taking Giannis for granted?

Following Giannis Antetokounmpo's 36-point, 14-rebound game against the Clippers, two members of our NBA.com Staff discuss whether or not he should be getting more love in the MVP race, which has been headlined by LeBron James, Joel Embiid and Nikola Jokic to this point of the season.

Carlan Gay

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

Giannis punctuates statement win with rim-rattling dunk

Giannis Antetokounmpo dominated Milwaukee's win over LA with 36 points, 14 rebounds, five assists and four blocks. He saved his best for last, throwing down a big dunk in the closing seconds that served as the nail in the coffin. How did he get so open? Let's take a closer look.

Scott Rafferty

#NBATopShotThis: Giannis' monster block

Antetokounmpo had four blocks on the night, none sweeter than this rejection on Clippers big man Ivica Zubac to earn our NBA Top Shot moment of the night.

Benyam Kidane

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

#NBATopShotThis: Zion's HUGE block

Zion Williamson delivered a monstrous block on Donte DiVincenzo off the backboard to take out our NBA Top Shot moment of the night.

Kane Pitman

Giannis, Zion put on a show in head-to-head

The Milwaukee Bucks have claimed their fourth straight win but it wasn't easy, with a monster night from Giannis Antetokounmpo just topping Zion Williamson.

Kane Pitman

Scores, highlights from Thursday's action

The top three teams in the East are in action on Thursday night, while the LA Clippers are also on the schedule as they attempt to keep up with the Utah Jazz in the West.

NBA.com Staff

Scores, highlights from Tuesday's (ET) action

The NBA season continued with nine games and 18 teams in action. Scroll below for final scores, highlights, news and the top fantasy performers from the action.

NBA.com Staff

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

Highlights & top performers from Sunday's action

It was a busy Sunday in the NBA and we've got you covered with all the final scores, stats, news, highlights and top fantasy performers from each game.

NBA.com Staff

Challenging cases for All-Star reserves

The starters have been selected for the 2021 NBA All-Star Game, meaning the hardest decisions are coming up. Picking the reserves inevitably causes a conversation as deserving players are bound to get left out. Which players will get selected as an All-Star and which players will be left snubbed?

Kyle Irving

Highlights and top performers from Friday's action

It was a busy Friday in the NBA. We've got you covered with all the final scores, stats, news, highlights and top fantasy performers from each game.

NBA.com Staff

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

Siakam, Powell power Raptors past Bucks

The Raptors took care of the Bucks for a second-straight game, cruising to a 110-96 win at Fiserv Forum as Pascal Siakam and Norm Powell combined for 56 points.

Benyam Kidane

Preview: Can Raptors make it two in a row over Bucks?

The Raptors now go for their second consecutive win over a Bucks team that seeks answers after dropping four in a row. With that in mind, here are some things to look out for…

Gilbert McGregor

Embry: The first Black GM in North American sports history

Wayne Embry's pioneering path includes becoming both the first Black general manager and Black team president in NBA history. Currently a special advisor for the Raptors, Embry has been a fixture in the league for six decades. His journey and achievements have opened the door for generations of talent to follow in his footsteps.

Carlan Gay

VanVleet leads Raptors to impressive win over Bucks

Fred VanVleet scored a team-high 33 points while Pascal Siakam recorded a 23-point, 13-rebound double-double in Toronto's 124-113 win over Milwaukee. For more on the game, here are some takeaways at the buzzer.

Scott Rafferty

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

Running diary from Toronto's win over Milwaukee

Fred VanVleet led the Raptors with 33 points. Pascal Siakam recorded a 23-point, 13-rebound double-double while Chris Boucher came off the bench to score 14 points and block five shots.

Scott Rafferty

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

Preview: Raptors visit Bucks for first of back-to-back meetings

Losers of two in a row, the Raptors look to get back on track against a Bucks team that has dropped three in a row. Something has got to give as the two teams meet for the first of two times in three days.

Gilbert McGregor

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

Giannis drops 47 but Suns snap Bucks win streak

The Greek Freak missed a potential game-winner on the final possession, which gave the Suns their seventh win in the last eight games behind huge second halves from their backcourt of Chris Paul and Devin Booker.

Yash Matange

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

Head-to-Head, Week 4: Breaking down each matchup

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

Kyle Irving

MVP contenders duel as Bucks win 5th straight

Behind a career-game from Khris Middleton and Giannis Antetokounmpo's second-half revival, the Bucks won their fifth straight, beating the Nuggets 125-112 despite 35 points, 12 rebounds, and six assists from Nikola Jokic.

Yash Matange

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

Running diary from Friday's action

The NBA season continues on Friday with nine games to look forward to. Follow along for live updates, stats and highlights from each contest.

NBA.com Staff

Running diary from Wednesday's action

Standout performances from Giannis Antetokounmpo, Joel Embiid, DeMar DeRozan and Zion Williamson headlined Thursday's 10-game slate. We've got you covered below with all the final scores, stats, highlights and best fantasy performers of the night.

NBA.com Staff

Running Diary from Monday's action

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

NBA.com Staff

Optimal viewing plan for Monday's games

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

Yash Matange

Running Diary from Saturday's action

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

NBA.com Staff

Is Zion's defence holding Pelicans back?

Zion Williamson has been a force on offence, but his defence may be leaving you wanting. It's early but is it the cause of the Pelicans' slow start?

Carlan Gay

Highlights from a busy 10-game Friday

The NBA season has reached the quarter pole continuing on Friday with 10 games highlighted by Zion and the Pelicans taking on Giannis and the Bucks. Luka and the Mavs visiting Utah to take on Donovan Mitchell and the Jazz and so much more. Follow along for all the scores, updates, news, highlights and peak performancers.

NBA.com Staff

Optimal viewing plan for Friday's games

There's nothing quite like a Friday night filled with NBA hoops. With 10 games to look forward to on Friday, here's the full schedule, biggest storylines and optimal viewing plan to get you ready.

Scott Rafferty

Lowry keeps adding to his list of Raptors accomplishments

Kyle Lowry became the third Raptor to hit the 10,000 point mark on Wednesday, adding to the list of great accomplishments in Toronto.

Carlan Gay

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

Raptors come up short despite Powell's strong play

Norman Powell continued his strong play with a game-high 26 points, but it wasn't enough for the Raptors to overcome near triple-doubles from Giannis Antetokounmpo and Khris Middleton.

Scott Rafferty

Running diary from Toronto's hard-fought loss to Milwaukee

Giannis Antetokounmpo stole the show in Milwaukee's 115-108 victory over Toronto with a near triple-double, posting 24 points, 18 rebounds and nine assists.

Scott Rafferty

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

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

Yash Matange

Three things to watch as Raptors face new-look Bucks

The Bell Game of the Week will see the Toronto Raptors face the new-look Milwaukee Bucks for the first time this season. The game starts at 7:30 p.m. on TSN.

Scott Rafferty

Clippers, Jazz climbing fast riding win streaks

Five weeks into the 2020-21 NBA season, we're beginning to see which teams are real and which teams are not. As our weekly Power Rankings begin to develop some consistency, there has still been plenty of movement among the top 10. How far did the Clippers and Jazz rise? How far did the Nets and Suns fall?

Kyle Irving

Running diary from Sunday's action

There were seven games of NBA action on Sunday. We have you covered with final scores, highlights and more.

NBA.com Staff

LBJ closes out Bucks

A hot shooting night from LeBron James was too much for the Bucks to handle as Los Angeles got back to their winning ways in Milwaukee.

Kane Pitman

Thursday's recap

Three games filled the schedule for Thursday night with LeBron James and Donovan Mitchell showing out, while RJ Barrett delivered a new career-high.

NBA.com Staff

Buy or Sell: Which fantasy players should you move?

One month into the 2020-21 NBA season, you're probably beginning to identify which players to keep or part ways with on your fantasy roster. As the trade market heats up, should you buy or sell players like Trae Young, Donovan Mitchell, Devin Booker and Julius Randle?

Kyle Irving

LeBron, Giannis rivalry set to resume

LeBron James and Giannis Antetokounmpo are set to meet once again, in a continuation of a slow burning rivalry that has become box office viewing.

Kane Pitman

Can Harden, KD make clutch takeovers a habit?

For the second straight game, the Harden-Durant combo came up huge late, which proved to be key to the Nets' 125-123 win over Giannis Antetokounmpo and the Milwaukee Bucks.

Yash Matange

Running diary from NBA on MLK Day

Nine games of NBA action on a special day, which included a handful of marquee matchups highlighted by the Bucks taking on the new-look Nets and another installment of Stephen Curry versus LeBron James. Scroll below as we have you covered with the final scores, highlights and more from all the action.

NBA.com Staff

Good luck stopping this Giannis pick-and-roll

If you let your guard down for a second, you're toast. Here's how Antetokounmpo and one of the newest members of the Bucks are shredding teams with their spin on the pick-and-roll.

Scott Rafferty

Is Middleton Milwaukee's Paul Pierce?

All-Star forward Khris Middleton was clutch down the stretch as the Milwaukee Bucks closed out the Dallas Mavericks at Fiserv Forum.

Kane Pitman

Running diary from Friday's action

The red-hot LA Clippers scorch the nets, OKC outlast Chicago in OT and a monster from Andre Drummond night carries the Cavs on a big day of NBA action.

NBA.com Staff

An early check-in on the MVP race

The season is still young but it's never too early to check in on the MVP race. From LeBron James, Joel Embiid and Nikola Jokic to Luka Doncic, Paul George and Damian Lillard, here are the players who have put themselves on notice.

Scott Rafferty

Running diary from Wednesday's action

With seven games on Wednesday, there was no shortage of stars in action, headlined by big performances from Kevin Durant, LeBron James, Giannis Antetokoumpo and Damian Lillard.

NBA.com Staff

Running diary from Monday's action

The NBA season continued with seven game on Monday. We've got you covered with all the scores, news, stats, highlights and top fantasy performers from the night.

NBA.com Staff

Celtics, Suns climbing the rankings

Just three weeks into the NBA season, there has already been a ton of movement in our weekly NBA Power Rankings. Teams like the Celtics and Suns have made their way into the top five while both the Warriors and Mavericks re-enter the top 10. Take a look and see where your favourite team landed this week!

Kyle Irving

Running diary from Saturday's action

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

NBA.com Staff

Friday's highlights

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

NBA.com Staff

Optimal viewing plan for 11-game slate

Wednesday night is a dream slate for NBA basketball fans and League Pass owners with 11 games of action. With plenty of good matchups headlined by Pacers-Rockets, 76ers-Wizards, Heat-Celtics, Suns-Raptors and Warriors-Clippers, many of the league's best players and teams will take the floor and you won't want to miss a second of it. Here we have you covered with the optimal viewing plan on how to navigate your television to catch it all.

Kyle Irving

Bucks issue statement on Jacob Blake

Jacob Blake was shot and wounded by a police officer in Kenosha, Wisconsin in August, prompting NBA teams to boycott a day of playoff games.

NBA.com Staff

Waiver Wire Pickups: Who to add this week

We're two weeks into the fantasy basketball season. At this point, you're probably starting to see where the holes are in your roster. To help improve your team, we have you covered with weekly Waiver Wire pickups to assure you stay in the hunt for that coveted fantasy championship.

Kyle Irving

Running diary from Monday's games

The 2020-21 NBA season continued with an action-packed nine-game slate this Monday. Two surprise teams in the East went head-to-head in Cavaliers-Magic, the Raptors and Celtics competed in a playoff rematch and Luka Doncic broke multiple records in a win vs. Rockets, and Stephen Curry sparks the Warriors to a big win.

Power Rankings: Who made the biggest jump?

It's hard not to overreact to some of the early returns but some pleasantly surprising teams have displayed sustainable models of success. And while some early favourites have stumbled out of the gates, they've still shown signs of being able to figure things out as the season rolls on. How does that impact this week's power rankings?

Gilbert McGregor

Highlights from Friday's star studded lineup

It was an All-Star cast for Friday's ten game slate, with dominant performances from LeBron, Giannis and Luka leading the way on an action packed night around the league.

NBA.com Staff

Running diary from Wednesday's games

We had six games on deck on an entertaining Wednesday in the NBA. We've got you covered with all the scores, stats, news, highlights and the best fantasy performers of the night.

NBA.com Staff

Bucks set record in blowout win over Heat

The Bucks set a new NBA record with 29 3-pointers in their 144-97 win over the Miami Heat.

Benyam Kidane

Running diary from Tuesday's games

We had 10 games on deck for a busy Tuesday in the NBA. We've got you covered with all the scores, stats, news, highlights and the best fantasy performers of the night.

NBA.com Staff

Optimal viewing plan for tonight's games

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

Scott Rafferty

Power Rankings: Did the Nets pass the Lakers?

One week into the 2020-21 NBA season and we've already seen plenty of movement in our weekly Power Rankings. With a couple surprise undefeated and winless teams and a dominant showing from top dogs like the Nets and Clippers, this week's rankings already look completely different than the week prior.

Kyle Irving

Scores & highlights from Sunday's 10-game slate

Quite a few upsets and plenty of highlights from the 10 games on Sunday. We've got you covered below with scores, news, highlights, and the best fantasy performers of the day.

NBA.com Staff

Biggest takeaways from NBA Christmas Day games

What did we really learn about the NBA teams that played on Christmas Day? Let's dive into each game.

Jordan Greer

Warriors' terrible start forces tough assessments of Andrew Wiggins, Kelly Oubre Jr.

Golden State has been outscored by 65 points through just two games this season.

Dan Bernstein

Best of new uniforms, sneakers on Christmas Day

Seven of the 10 teams in action on Christmas Day debuted new uniforms while countless players pulled out noteworthy sneakers for the occasion.

NBA.com Staff

Recapping the Christmas Day action

Once again, the NBA had a loaded Christmas Day slate, with five games to fill out the day. Kevin Durant, Anthony Davis and Khris Middleton starred in an action packed day of holiday hoops.

NBA.com Staff

NBA Christmas schedule 2020: What basketball games are on today?

The NBA's annual Christmas Day tradition continues with a full slate of five games, including a primetime Western Conference matchup between the Mavericks and Lakers.

Jordan Greer

How Jrue Holiday trade helps make Giannis Antetokounmpo, Bucks stronger NBA title contenders

The Bucks traded for Jrue Holiday to get an improvement at point guard and a worthy third part of a big three with Giannis Antetokounmpo and Khris Middleton. It could be enough to finally reach the NBA Finals.

Billy Heyen

What channel is Warriors vs. Bucks on today? Time, TV schedule for 2020 NBA Christmas game

Here is everything you need to know to watch Warriors vs. Bucks, including the tipoff time and TV channel for the Christmas Day game.

Thomas Schlarp

Santa's NBA Naughty and Nice list

Santa has less information available to him than ever before when he crafted his NBA Naughty and Nice list this year, with only a few games played leading up to Christmas Day. Which teams and players will end up with a mountain of toys or a lump of coal under their tree this year?

Kyle Irving

Middleton shows All-Star credentials in dominant win

Two-time All-Star Khris Middleton helped the Bucks make quick work of the Warriors on Christmas Day with a game-high 31 points in 25 minutes of action.

Scott Rafferty

Is Aaron Rodgers a Bucks owner? How Packers QB became a partial NBA investor

Aaron Rodgers owns a minority stake in the Milwaukee Bucks, which he purchased in the midst of a Hall of Fame career with the Green Bay Packers.

Billy Heyen

One matchup to watch in each Christmas Day game

Another year, another loaded Christmas Day slate full of superstars and superteams. Can Bam Adebayo keep Zion Williamson out of the paint? Will Kevin Durant and Jayson Tatum get into a shootout? Will Luka Doncic and LeBron James battle in another classic? How will Steph Curry and the Warriors bounce back from an ugly opening night? Here's what to watch in each game.

Scott Rafferty

Canadians take centre stage on Christmas

At least one Canadian will be present in each of the five Christmas Day games this year. In total, there will be eight Canadians across seven different teams taking the floor. From Toronto's Nickeil Alexander-Walker to Kitchener's Jamal Murray, find a rundown of 2020 Christmas Day CanCon in the NBA.

Gilbert McGregor

Recap of Wednesday's 12-game slate

With 12 games and 24 teams taking the floor, there was no shortage of blockbuster performances on Wednesday! On a night full of action, we've got you covered below with scores, news, highlights as well as the best fantasy performers.

NBA.com Staff

Tatum game-winner denies Bucks big comeback win

Even after Tatum's clutch shot, the Greek Freak had a chance to extend the game to overtime but failed to knock his second free-throw, giving the Celtics a 122-121 win.

Yash Matange

Jayson Tatum bests Giannis Antetokounmpo on key plays

Tatum hit difficult shots. Antetokounmpo missed easy ones.

Dan Bernstein

Optimal viewing plan for tonight's games

The NBA is back! Following an entertaining Opening Night, the action continues with 12 games on Wednesday. Here are the biggest storylines and the optimal viewing plan for the first loaded slate of the 2020-21 season.

Scott Rafferty

Ranking NBA's top 30 players entering 2020-21

Ahead of the 2020-21 NBA season, our NBA.com Staff ranks the 30-best players in the league. Did LeBron James come out on top? Where did Stephen Curry and Kevin Durant land? What about the bubble's breakout stars in Devin Booker, Jamal Murray and Donovan Mitchell?

Scott Rafferty

Who enters the season in the top-10?

The 2020-21 NBA season is upon us! After a whirlwind of an offseason that saw the draft, free agency, training camp and preseason go by in the blink of an eye, it's time for NBA basketball again. Which teams have best positioned themselves to make a run at a title? Which teams regressed since we last saw them take the floor? Check out our NBA Power Rankings heading into the new season.

Kyle Irving

Holiday donates salary to Black-owned small businesses

Bucks All-Star guard Jrue Holiday has pledged the remainder of his 2020 NBA salary to Black-owned small businesses and nonprofit organizations, as announced on his personal Instagram account.

Kyle Irving

How Raptors are impacted by Giannis commitment

Giannis Antetokounmpo has announced a five-year extension with the Bucks. It's no secret that the Raptors were hoping to pursue the two-time MVP as a free agent in 2021. Now that he's off the table, where do the Raptors go from here?

Scott Rafferty

Recapping Day 8 of preseason action

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

Kane Pitman

Breaking down Giannis Antetokounmpo's supermax extension

Giannis Antetokounmpo announced Tuesday that he has agreed to sign a five-year supermax extension with the Bucks.

Jordan Greer

Giannis agrees to supermax extension with Bucks

According to reports, Antetokounmpo has agreed to a five-year, $228.2 million extension with the franchise, the largest deal in NBA history.

Scott Rafferty

Biggest storylines from Day 4 of preseason

Preseason action continued in the NBA with 12 teams taking the floor on Monday. From Zion Williamson and Brandon Ingram's impressive performance, to Chris Paul's Suns debut, and a battle of the MVP favourites, we've got you covered with all the action from Day 4 of preseason.

Benyam Kidane

Players primed for breakout season

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

Kane Pitman

30 in 30: Is it championship or bust for the Bucks?

It has been 46 years since the Bucks last went to the NBA Finals. With a re-tooled roster, headlined by the addition of Jrue Holiday around two-time MVP Giannis Antetokounmpo, Milwaukee should be poised to run the East again. But will the biggest question of the NBA offseason looming large have an impact on the team's production?

Kyle Irving

Giannis and the Bucks enter critical period

After two straight years holding the best record in the NBA, the Milwaukee Bucks have yet to reach the NBA Finals with the current group. With Mike Budenholzer and Giannis Antetokounmpo entering their third season together, the urgency for success has never been greater.

Kane Pitman

Is the risk worth the reward for Holiday?

Jrue Holiday is a clear upgrade over Eric Bledsoe and George Hill on both ends of the court, but is he worth Milwaukee mortgaging its future for? Let's take a closer look at the risk and reward of this trade.

Scott Rafferty

Notable "return" games on NBA schedule

There is always a heightened level of intrigue when a player takes on his former team. Here are some of the biggest "return" games from the first half of the 2020-21 NBA season.

Gilbert McGregor

Biggest storylines to watch from opening week

The 2020-21 NBA season's Opening Week schedule has been released and there's no shortage of marquee matchups and superstars on display. From guys like Kevin Durant and Kyrie Irving facing off with Steph Curry as they all return from injuries, to a glimpse into Zion's development, we take a look at some of the biggest things to watch when the season tips off.

B Kidane and Yas...

Giannis' future drawing focus

Mike Budenholzer and Khris Middleton discussed Giannis Antetokounmpo's looming decision as the team begins preparations for the upcoming NBA season.

Stats Perform News

Which Christmas Day game are you looking forward to?

The best part about the quick turnaround of the 2020-21 NBA season is that we still get NBA Christmas Day games. The regular season's biggest stage is set with five high-quality matchups and plenty of stars on display. From Kyrie Irving finally returning to Boston, to MVP-favourite Luka Doncic bracing for another epic duel with LeBron James, to the Clippers looking for some revenge, it's sure to be an eventful day. Which game are you most looking forward to?

NBA.com Staff

Christmas Day schedule released

There are five games slated for Christmas Day, headlined by Nets guard Kyrie Irving's return to Boston and a showdown between Lakers forward LeBron James and Mavericks guard Luka Doncic.

Kyle Irving

Did the Raptors land in the top-10?

With NBA training camps opening on Dec. 1 and the majority of offseason moves behind us, it's time to rank the best teams in the NBA following their decisions in the draft, trade market and free agency. Which teams took the leap to get better? Who fell through the cracks and slid down since last season?

Kyle Irving

Full 2020 NBA Christmas schedule: Start times, matchups & more

There are five reported matchups on tap for Christmas Day.

Dan Bernstein

Report: Canadian Stauskas signs one-year deal with Bucks

After playing last season in Spain, Nik Stauskas returns to the NBA after reportedly signing a one-year deal with the Milwaukee Bucks.

Benyam Kidane

NBA players discuss social justice with Pope Francis

Five members of the NBPA met with Pope Francis at the Vatican earlier on Monday.

Official Release

How Raptors are impacted by biggest trades

The NBA's moratorium has been lifted and there are already a number of trades that have been agreed to. While the Raptors have yet to make a move, they're still impacted by some of the trades.

Scott Rafferty

RJ Hampton's Bucks hat was thrown halfway across the world during NBA draft cap conundrum

RJ Hampton won't be a Buck, and this Bucks hat is probably somewhere in California after the toss.

Joe Rivera

Bucks select RJ Hampton with No. 24 pick

By drafting the 6'5" guard RJ Hampton, the Bucks have picked the fastest player in 2020 Draft class - one of the many skills the 19-year-old possesses.

Yash Matange

NBA Draft trade rights, explained: Why the Lakers, Trail Blazers will make selections for other teams

NBA Draft trade rights often lead to prospects wearing the "wrong" hat on draft night. That'll be the case for whoever the Blazers take for the Rockets at pick 16 and whoever the Lakers pick for the Thunder at No. 28 in 2020.

Billy Heyen

Three ways Bogdanovic changes the Bucks

According to multiple reports, the Bucks are set to acquire Bogdan Bogdanovic from the Kings in a sign-and-trade. Bogdanovic is entering only his fourth season in the NBA, but he's shown enough to believe he can make a big difference to the Bucks.

Scott Rafferty

Soundsystem Live: The Bucks go all-in, will the Nets get Harden?

NBA.com's Carlan Gay and Scott Rafferty discuss the latest news and notes from around the NBA on this week's LIVE edition of NBA Soundsystem!

NBA.com Staff

Bucks trade grades: Milwaukee goes big to help Giannis

Milwaukee changes up its backcourt with Holiday and Bogdanovic. New Orleans winds up with most of the Bucks' picks over the next five to six seasons. The Kings get youth and expiring contract for a free agent.

Tom Gatto

Report: Bogdanovic headlines Kings, Bucks sign-and-trade deal

According to the ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski, the Kings will also ship Justin James to Milwaukee in exchange for the trio of Donte Divincenzo. Ersan Ilyasova and DJ Wilson.

Yash Matange

Report: Bucks make big splash with trade for Holiday

According to The Athletic's Shams Charania, the Pelicans will receive George Hill, Eric Bledsoe and multiple draft picks (including multiple swaps) in exchange.

Yash Matange

Trade destinations for Jrue Holiday

According to Shams Charania of The Athletic, the Pelicans are "openly discussing" Jrue Holiday in trade talks. Which teams should make a move for the one-time All-Star?

Scott Rafferty

Ripple effects of Oladipo's reported commitment to Pacers

Victor Oladipo was looming as one of the more interesting All-Star players on the trade market this offseason. With his commitment to the Indiana Pacers being reported, what does that mean for the rest of the NBA?

Kane Pitman

Giannis: Future depends on Bucks

After winning consecutive NBA MVP awards, Giannis Antetokounmpo will not rush to commit his future to Milwaukee.

Stats Perform News

On This Date: Rookie Jennings drops 55 on Warriors

Jennings became only the ninth player in NBA history to record a 50-point game as a rookie, joining the likes of Wilt Chamberlain, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar and Allen Iverson.

Scott Rafferty

Bucks' Brown agrees to settlement over arrest

City Attorney Tearman Spencer is recommending the payment plus an admission that Brown’s constitutional rights were violated.

NBA.com Staff

Best free agent defenders

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

Kane Pitman

Bucks free agency options

This offseason has long loomed as a critical one for the Milwaukee Bucks with Giannis Antetokounmpo eligible to sign a super max extension. After a disappointing playoff exit, what can the Bucks look to do in free agency?

Kane Pitman

Free agent destinations for Dragic

The second-best point guard available in the free agent class, Dragic should receive a lot of interest around the league if he doesn't re-sign with the Heat. Which teams make the most sense for the one-time All-Star?

Scott Rafferty

Free agent destinations for Boucher

Boucher will be a restricted free agent this offseason, meaning the Raptors will have the option of matching any offer he receives. But which teams could offer Boucher more than the Raptors might be willing to match? Four come to mind, plus three honourable mentions.

Scott Rafferty

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