NBA.com Staff | Sporting News

MORE FROM NBA.com Staff

Conley (hamstring) sidelined for Game 2

The All-Star guard continues to recover from a right hamstring strain.

NBA.com Staff

How Bucks can get back on track

The Nets cruised to an eight point win in Game 1 and blew the Bucks out by 39 points in Game 2. Heading into Game 3 in Milwaukee, our NBA.com Staff weighs in on what the Bucks need to do to get back on track in the series.

NBA.com Staff

Want to join the NBA Academy W? Apply before Jun. 18

The NBA Academy Women's program has tasted plenty of success in India, assisting in eight teenage girls committing to prep schools or colleges in the United States. Want to be the next? Apply to be part of NBA Academy Women’s Virtual Program 2021 or ensure to spread the message to somebody you believe is worthy.

NBA.com Staff

Complete history of DPOY winners

By winning the 2020-21 Defensive Player of the Year award, Rudy Gobert becomes the fourth player in NBA history to win the award at least thrice.

NBA.com Staff

Complete list of MVP winners

Denver Nuggets big man Nikola Jokic took home the 2020-21 MVP trophy, beating out Joel Embiid and Stephen Curry for the award.

NBA.com Staff

Soundsystem: What can the Bucks do to make this a series?

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

NBA.com Staff

Complete list of COY winners

Gregg Popovich, Don Nelson and Pat Riley have each been named Coach of the Year three times, tying them for the most in NBA history. Take a look back at the history of coaches to earn the honour.

NBA.com Staff

Embiid scratched from Game 5 with knee injury

Philadelphia's leading scorer and rebounder has been diagnosed with a small lateral meniscus tear.

NBA.com Staff

NBA Foundation announces first Canadian-grant recipient

The grant is the NBA Foundation’s first in Canada and will support young people in Toronto and Montreal, furthering the Foundation’s mission to create opportunities for employment, career advancement and drive greater economic empowerment for Black youth. Established in August 2020 to reduce the persistent racial wealth gap, the NBA Foundation is the league’s first-ever charitable foundation that invests in local and national organizations that promote school-to-career and workforce development opportunities for Black youth.

NBA.com Staff

Soundsystem: Can the Lakers defend without AD?

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

NBA.com Staff

NBA launchpad established as new R&D platform

Starting today, companies and entrepreneurs can apply to NBA Launchpad by submitting innovations that address one of four priority areas: Elevating Health and Wellness in Youth Basketball, Enhancing Elite Youth Player Performance, Innovating Ankle Injury Prevention and Recovery, and Advancing Referee Training and Development.

NBA.com Staff

Former Jazz centre Mark Eaton dies at 64

Mark Eaton was an All-Star in 1989 and was named Defensive Player of the Year twice in his 11 seasons.

NBA.com Staff

How concerned should Clippers be?

The Clippers enter Game 3 of their first-round series with the Mavericks down 2-0. Paul George says the Clippers aren't concerned, but should they be? Our NBA.com Staff weighs in.

NBA.com Staff

🎥 Every episode of RF. Jr. NBA Live Virtual Sessions

The series, which spanned across 12 weeks and began on March 6, featured NBA, WNBA and NBA G League players, legends and coaches engaging participants in skill development, leadership and life skills sessions every Saturday morning (IST).

NBA.com Staff

Soundsystem: How much trouble are the Clippers and Heat in? Is AD back?

NBA.com's Carlan Gay and Scott Rafferty break down the latest topics in the 2021 NBA Playoffs on the LIVE edition of NBA Soundsystem each week.

NBA.com Staff

A complete list if MIP winners

Julius Randle has been named as the 2020-21 Most Improved Player. The 36th winner of the award, Randle joins a long list of NBA stars to have taken home the honour.

NBA.com Staff

NBA announces NBA Africa

The NBA announced that it has formed NBA Africa, which will oversee all league business on the continent, including the Basketball Africa League.

NBA.com Staff

NBA and Fortnite team up for epic partnership

The groundbreaking video game Fortnite has partnered with the NBA to create special outfits, items and battles.

NBA.com Staff

Complete first round playoff schedule

The NBA Playoffs begin Saturday, May 22 with a full slate of four games. Check below for times and dates of the entire first round.

NBA.com Staff

NBA awards finalists revealed

The NBA has revealed the finalists for this season's awards, with a host of big names in the running for the most prestigious individual accolades in the game.

NBA.com Staff

“NBABet” to launch May 21

NBA Digital today announced a new “NBABet” content initiative, which will feature the debut of a weekly NBA TV show and betting-focused content across NBA.com, the NBA App and social platforms.

NBA.com Staff

Takeaways from first BAL games, J. Cole debut

While the professional basketball debut of Grammy award-winning artist J. Cole stole the headlines, what else went down during the inaugural slate of games of the Basketball Africa League?

NBA.com Staff

Our picks for MVP, DPOY, MIP and more

Who should take home this season's hardware? Now that the regular season has drawn to a close, our NBA.com Staff share their picks for each end-of-season award, from Most Valuable Player to Coach of the Year.

NBA.com Staff

Soundsystem: Previewing the Play-In games

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

How Monday's results impacted playoff picture

It was a busy season finale. There was a lot to be determined in regards to playoff positioning on a 15-game slate. If you missed any of the action, jump in and catch up on the scores from each contest, as well as how each result impacted the playoff picture.

NBA.com Staff

Players congratulate 2020 HOF class

NBA players, past and present, took to Twitter to congratulate the star-studded class on their induction into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame.

NBA.com Staff

How Sunday's results impact the playoff picture

The race for seeding continues to take shape, with Sunday's six-game slate causing plenty of movement in the playoff picture.

NBA.com Staff

Running diary from Class of 2020 Hall of Fame ceremony

Kobe Bryant, Tim Duncan and Kevin Garnett headlined a star-studded class inducted into the Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame.

NBA.com Staff

What is your favourite KG moment?

As Kevin Garnett is set to be enshrined into the Basketball Hall of Fame on May 15, our NBA.com Staff revisits some of their favourite memories of his illustrious career.

NBA.com Staff

KG, TD share memories of competing against Kobe

Kobe Bryant, Tim Duncan and Kevin Garnett will be inducted into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame this weekend. Prior to the ceremony, Duncan and Garnett share memories of competing against Kobe across multiple postseason runs during their legendary careers.

NBA.com Staff

Highlights, scores from Saturday's action

Just three days remained in the 2020-21 regular season and we got an eight-game slate with 16 teams in action. Check in below to catch up on the best from each contest.

NBA.com Staff

2021 WNBA GM survey: Aces title favourites

There are plenty of highlights in this year's WNBA general manager's survey that include Breanna Stewart to win MVP, Candace Parker viewed as the biggest off-season acquisition and the New York Liberty to be the league's most improved team.

NBA.com Staff

Highlights, scores from Friday's action

There were nine NBA games to look forward to on Friday, including a showdown between two All-Star guards in Chris Paul and Damian Lillard. If you missed any of the action, jump in here to catch up on stats and highlights from each contest.

NBA.com Staff

Highlights, scores from Thursday's action

The Lakers kept their chances of avoiding the Play-In Tournament alive, while the Blazers and Mavericks edge closer to securing their playoff spots. Catch up on Wednesday's games below.

NBA.com Staff

Highlights, scores from Wednesday's action

The Warriors, Lakers, Grizzlies, Heat and Pacers all picked up pivotal wins as the race for the Play-In Tournament continues to take shape. Catch up on all the action from Wednesday's 11-game slate.

NBA.com Staff

Soundsystem: Who should be All-NBA?

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

NBA.com Staff

Highlights, top performers from Tuesday's action

As the race for playoff seeding heats up, we had a busy six-game slate on deck for Tuesday. Take a look back at all the action from the six games.

NBA.com Staff

Highlights, top performers from Monday's action

Monday was set for a packed slate with a number of games that hold playoff implications, headlined by a massive matchup between the Celtics and Heat, the Knicks and Clippers and Suns and Lakers.

NBA.com Staff

Highlights, scores from Sunday's action

History for Russell Westbrook, big scoring nights from Bradley Beal and Steph Curry, plus a Brooklyn Nets comeback headline Sunday's seven-game slate. Catch up on all the scores, stats and highlights from each contest.

NBA.com Staff

Mitchell (ankle) out at least another week

Donovan Mitchell sustained the injury three weeks ago after an awkward fall against the Indiana Pacers.

NBA.com Staff

Highlights, top performers from Saturay's action!

A huge ten game slate filled Saturday 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

This season's most surprising team is...

There are a number of worthy candidates, from the Knicks and Suns to the Jazz and 76ers, but which team's success has been the most surprising this season? Our NBA.com Staff make their picks and explain their reasoning.

NBA.com Staff

Highlights, top performers from Friday's action

There are seven NBA games to look forward to on Friday, including a battle in Los Angeles between the Lakers and Clippers. Follow along for live updates, stats and highlights from each contest.

NBA.com Staff

Highlights, top performers from Thursday's action

There were nine NBA games to look forward to on Wednesday, including a matchup between two of the league's best big men in Julius Randle and Nikola Jokic. Follow along for final scores, stats and highlights from each contest.

NBA.com Staff

Highlights, top performers from Wednesday'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

Highlights, top performers from Tuesday's action

There were eight NBA games to look forward to on Tuesday. 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

Highlights, top performers from Monday's action

There were eight games on the slate for Monday 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

Highlights from Sunday's action

Sunday's 10-game slate delivered plenty of memorable performances as the race for playoff seeding continues to take shape. Catch up on all the action below.

NBA.com Staff

Will Ball still be Rookie of the Year?

Rookie superstar LaMelo Ball is set to return from a 21-game absence due to a fractured wrist, giving him 10 more games to leave his lasting impression on the Rookie of the Year award. He was the frontrunner prior to the injury, but No. 1 overall pick Anthony Edwards did everything he could to surpass him while he was out. Our NBA.com Staff discusses if Ball has done enough to take home the honours.

NBA.com Staff

Highlights, top performers from Friday's action

There were eight NBA games to look forward to on Saturday, 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

Top performers, highlights from Friday's games

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

NBA.com Staff

Top performers, highlights from Thursday'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 Wednesday'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

Which guards should make First Team All-NBA?

With several guards playing at an elite level this season, voters are going to have a tough time selecting just two for the All-NBA First Team. Our NBA.com Staff tries its hand at the difficult task.

NBA.com Staff

Highlights, top performers from Tuesday action

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

NBA.com Staff

Highlights, top performers from Monday'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 Sunday'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

Highlights, top performers from Saturday's action

Seven games on the Saturday slate, with a host of teams in action that find themselves in a fight for Play-In Tournament seeding.

NBA.com Staff

'Stay Motivated’: WNBA Legend Ticha Penicheiro to Rf Jr. NBA players

With Covid-19 forcing most sporting activities in India to be stalled, women’s Basketball Hall of Fame inductee Ticha Penicheiro has urged young players to deal with the challenge by applying the tools they’ve learned on the court to their everyday life. 46-year old Penicheiro, who won the WNBA championships with the Sacramento Monarchs in 2005, was interacting with young basketball players in India at an online clinic organised by the Reliance Foundation Jr. NBA program.

NBA.com Staff

Highlights, top performers from Friday's action

There were six games to look forward to on Friday, 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

Highlights, top performers from Thursday's action

With a packed 12-game slate on tap, there were plenty of marquee matchups to catch up on if you missed any of the stars in action!

NBA.com Staff

Highlights, top performers from Wednesday's action

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

NBA.com Staff

Soundsystem: How will the Play-In tournament shake out?

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

Highlights, scores from Monday's action

With a month remaining until the league's Play-In Tournament, the NBA season rolled on with an eight-game slate and a few marquee matchups. We've got you covered with the best from each one.

NBA.com Staff

Keeping track of the Play-In Tournament race

Sunday's slate of games included just six games but it had plenty of implications on the race for the play-in seeds in either conference. Here's a quick short look at the impact of the Sunday's results on the play-in race.

NBA.com Staff

Highlights and top performers from Sunday

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 and top performers from Saturday's games

There were 11 NBA games to look forward to on Saturday! Follow along for final scores, highlights and stats from each contest.

NBA.com Staff

NBA players react to 2021 WNBA Draft

As the picks were being called out, the Twitter world lit up with reactions from some of the biggest names in the game. Below we take a look at some of the best reactions.

NBA.com Staff

Wings with huge draft haul

Selecting three of the top five picks, the Dallas Wings used the 2021 WNBA Draft to stock up on young talent.

NBA.com Staff

The complete list of 1st pick in WNBA

The Dallas Wings selected Charli Collier with the No. 1 overall pick of the 2021 WNBA Draft, making her the first player ever from Texas to be selected first overall.

NBA.com Staff

WNBA and WNBPA donate to Black Women’s Health Imperative

In its 25th year, the WNBA partners with the WNBPA to donate $25,000 USD to Black Women’s Health Imperative as part of the league’s focus on health equity.

NBA.com Staff

2021 WNBA Draft guide

From the date, time, draft order and prospects, here's everything you need to know about Thursday's 2021 WNBA Draft.

NBA.com Staff

Highlights & top performers from Thursday'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 Thursday.

NBA.com Staff

WNBA’s 25th season opening weekend star-studded

All 12 teams will begin their quest for the WNBA crown during Opening Weekend. Tip-Off weekend puts a spotlight on MVPs as Candace Parker makes Chicago Sky Debut vs. Elena Delle Donne and the Washington Mystics and Breanna Stewart’s Seattle Storm hosts the Las Vegas Aces and A’ja Wilson.

NBA.com Staff

Highlights and top performers from Wednesday’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

2021 WNBA Draft player opt-in list

The WNBA announced the 52 players from colleges and universities that have filed for inclusion as candidates for the 2021 WNBA Draft which will be held on Thursday, April 15, 2021.

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 as the final month of the regular season arrives.

NBA.com Staff

Highlight's & top performers from Tuesday'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

Monday'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

Highlights & top performers from Sunday's action

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

NBA.com Staff

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

Saturday's highlights & top performers

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

NBA.com Staff

Friday's highlights & top performers

A big seven-game slate on a Friday 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

Thursday's recap

Kevin Durant made a perfect return, the Knicks lost another heartbreaker and the Suns and Jazz played out a classic. Catch up on a busy night around the association with the scores, news and highlights!

NBA.com Staff

Highlights & top performers from Wednesday'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

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

Tuesday's highlights & top performers

There were seven games to look forward to on Tuesday, including a matchup between the league-leading Jazz and surging Mavericks. Follow along for the final scores, stats and highlights from each contest.

NBA.com Staff

NBA Foundation announces second grant

The grants will help create employment opportunities, further career opportunities and drive greater economic empowerment in Black communities.

NBA.com Staff

Monday's highlights & top performers

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

NBA.com Staff

Sunday's highlights & top performers

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

NBA.com Staff

Friday's highlights & top performers

With the play-in tournament just over a month away, the race for playoff seeding is heating up. A seven game slate on a Friday saw a number of those teams jostling for positions meet in an exciting night of hoops around the NBA.

NBA.com Staff

Date announced for WNBA Draft 2021

Virtual Draft to highlight elements of the league’s upcoming 25th season and the players’ vaccine awareness and education, and provide opportunities for fan engagement.

NBA.com Staff

Highlights & top performers from Thursday's action

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

NBA.com Staff

Wednesday's recap

Only four games on Wednesday but no shortage of action as a dunk of the year contender was produced along with a big upset and a contender out West finding their groove.

NBA.com Staff

Soundsystem: Who won the trade deadline?

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

NBA.com Staff

Highlights & top performers from Tuesday's action

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

NBA.com Staff

Highlights & top performers from Monday's action

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

NBA.com Staff

Highlights & top performers from Saturday's action

From Zion Williamson's monster performances to Harrison Barnes' buzzer-beater, there was no shortage of standout performances on Sunday's nine-game slate. Catch up on all the action below!

NBA.com Staff

Highlights, top performers from Saturday's action

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

NBA.com Staff

Friday'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 Friday night.

NBA.com Staff

Highlights & top performers from Thursday's action

We had 11 games on deck and 22 teams in action on a busy day 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

Highlights & top performers Wednesday's action

We had six games around the Association on Wednesday 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

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

Highlights & top performers from Tuesday's action

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

NBA.com Staff

Highlights & top performers from Monday's action

The NBA season continued Monday, 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

Highlights and top performers from Sunday's action

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

NBA.com Staff

Highlights, updates from Saturday's action

The NBA season continues with a busy slate of 10 games. With 20 teams in action, there will be plenty to follow. We've got you covered below with score updates, news, stats, highlights and the top fantasy performers from each contest.

NBA.com Staff

Highlights & top performers from Friday

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

NBA.com Staff

Curry leaves game vs. Rockets with tailbone contusion

Warriors All-Star guard tumbled out-of-bounds, crashing into a metal riser as he fell.

NBA.com Staff

NBA family shows support to Asian American community

The NBA community took to social media to decry the shooting deaths of 8 people in the Atlanta area.

NBA.com Staff

Highlights & top performers from Thursday's action

It was a busy Thursday 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

Highlights & top performers from Wednesday's action

Wednesday'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

Soundsystem: Who are the most intriguing names heading into the 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

Highlights & top performers from Tuesday'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 Monday's action

There were nine NBA games to look forward to on Monday! Scroll below for final scores, stats and highlights from each contest.

NBA.com Staff

Highlights, top performers from Sunday'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 Saturday'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

Highlights, top performers from Friday'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

Heat's Leonard fined and suspended from team activities

Meyers Leonard has been fined $50,000 and suspended from all Heat facilities and team activities. Leonard will also be required to participate in a cultural diversity program.

NBA.com Staff

Highlights & top performers from Thursday's action

The second half of the NBA season got underway today, headlined by standout performances from Luka Doncic and Jonas Valanciunas. Catch up on all the action below.

NBA.com Staff

Spurs, Aldridge 'mutually' part ways

After five-and-a-half seasons in San Antonio, LaMarcus Aldridge will part ways with the franchise as they look to find a suitable trade for the veteran big man, as early as this week.

NBA.com Staff

NBA.com's updated award picks at halfway point

Before the start of the 2020-21 season, our NBA.com Staff made their predictions for each end-of-season award, from MVP and DPOY to MIP and COY. With half of the season now in the books, which ones are we sticking with and which ones are we changing?

NBA.com Staff

NBA All-Star Game records

Paul George, LeBron James and Kareem Abdul-Jabbar are just some of the names you'll find in the NBA All-Star Game records books.

NBA.com Staff

All-Star Game MVP history

With the world's best talent on display, there is a star-studded list of players that have earned the honour of All-Star Game Most Valuable Player.

NBA.com Staff

History of 3-Point Contest winners

Take a look back at the different winners of the NBA's 3-point contest since its inception.

NBA.com Staff

Adam Silver speaks on trending topics ahead of ASG

Ahead of the 2021 NBA All-Star Game, Commissioner Adam Silver spoke to the media on the league's most prominent and trending topics.

NBA.com Staff

Friday'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

Team LeBron vs. Team Durant rosters selected

With the first pick of the 2021 NBA All-Star draft, Team LeBron selects...

NBA.com Staff

Highlights, top performers from Wednesday's action

There were 10 games to look forward to on an action-packed Thursday in the NBA.. Follow along below for all your live updates, scores, stats and highlights from each game

NBA.com Staff

Final scores & top performers from Wednesday's action

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

NBA.com Staff

2021 Taco Bell Skills Challenge participants

2020 runner-up Domantas Sabonis will return to the Skills Challenge, while Chris Paul is making a record fifth appearance in the competition.

NBA.com Staff

Curry, Booker headline 2021 3PT Contest

This year's 3-point contest will continue with the 2020 format, featuring two additional shots in the "MTN DEW Zone", which is six feet from the traditional 3-point line and worth 3 points each.

NBA.com Staff

Dunk, 3-point and Skills Challenge participants revealed

Who is participating during All-Star 2021 Slam Dunk Contest, Three-Point Contest and Skills Challenge? Below, find participants for each event.

NBA.com Staff

2021 AT&T Slam Dunk Contest participants

This year's Slam Dunk Contest will feature just three participants, including Obi Toppin, Anfernee Simons and Cassius Stanley.

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

Every International All-Star since 2000

With the NBA across the globe, this year's All-Star Game will feature eight international players, the most in NBA history. Let's take a look back at the international players to be selected the since the turn of the millennium.

NBA.com Staff

Every All-Star Game debutant since 2000

The 2021 edition of the NBA All-Star Game has four debutants. But how many players debuted in the years prior all the way back to the turn of the millennium?

NBA.com Staff

Highest scoring games in All-Star history

It's not unusual to see the teams combine for over 300 points and almost 400 points in the NBA All-Star Game.

NBA.com Staff

Scores & highlights fromTuesday's action

We had seven games on deck around the NBA on Tuesday. Catch up on all the scores, stats and highlights below.

NBA.com Staff

Hawks relieve Pierce of coaching duties

Following four seasons as an assistant coach on the 76ers, Lloyd Pierce took over as head coach of the Hawks in 2018-19. According to ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski, Nate McMillan has accepted the interim head coaching job.

NBA.com Staff

Scores & highlights from Monday's action

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

NBA.com Staff

Saturday'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

Sale of WNBA's Dream unanimously approved

The WNBA and NBA Boards of Governors have unanimously approved the sale of the Atlanta Dream to Larry Gottesdiener, Chairman of Northland, an industry-leading national real estate firm. The three-member investor group is comprised of former Dream star Renee Montgomery, Northland President and Chief Operating Officer Suzanne Abair, and Gottesdiener.

NBA.com Staff

Scores, highlights from Friday's action

The top three teams in the East are in action on Friday, 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 Thursday action

There were nine games of NBA action on this Thursday, 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

Lillard, Harden headline All-Star reserves

On Tuesday (ET), the NBA announced the pool of 14 players that will be reserves at the 2021 NBA All-Star Game.

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

Zion becomes fourth-youngest All-Star ever

At 20 years old, Zion Williamson joins an elite list of players to be named to the NBA All-Star Game aged 20 or younger. In fact, Williamson is set to become the fourth-youngest player to play in the NBA All-Star Game.

NBA.com Staff

Soundsystem: All-Star reserves debate

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

Report: Rockets release Cousins

According to The Athletic's Shams Charania, the Rockets are releasing veteran centre DeMarcus Cousins with the intentions of going 'smaller and younger' in the frontcourt.

NBA.com Staff

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

Timberwolves part ways with coach Saunders

In two-plus seasons at the helm in Minnesota, Saunders held a 43-95 record, with the Timberwolves currently owning the worst record in the league this season at 7-24.

NBA.com Staff

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

CP3 passes 'Big O' on all-time career assists list

Next up for Paul on the career list: Magic Johnson in 5th place.

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

Highlights and top performers from Saturday's action

It was a busy Saturday 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

Snyder named head coach of Team LeBron

Snyder has earned a spot as an NBA All-Star Game head coach for the first time. He is the Jazz’s second NBA All-Star Game head coach, joining Frank Layden (1984).

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

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

Starters revealed for 2021 All-Star Game

The starters for the 2021 NBA All-Star Game have been revealed!

NBA.com Staff

Highlights & top performers from Wed's action

We had 10 games on deck around the Association on Wednesday! Scroll below for all the final scores, stats, news, and highlights from each game below.

NBA.com Staff

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

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

Our final picks for All-Star starters

On Thursday, Feb. 18, the starters for the 2021 NBA All-Star Game will be announced. Who should those starters be? Our NBA.com Staff give their picks ahead of the big reveal.

NBA.com Staff

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

Running Diary from Saturday's action

There were five NBA games to look forward to on Saturday (ET), including Kevin Durant's return to Golden State. Scroll below for live updates, stats and highlights from each contest.

NBA.com Staff

Running diary from Saturday's 11-game slate

Saturday'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

Running diary from Thursday's five-game slate

Big performances from Steph Curry, Jimmy Butler and Carmelo Anthony headlined Thursday's five-game slate. Catch up on all the scores, stats, highlights and top fantasy performers of the day below!.

NBA.com Staff

Running diary from Thursday'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 Thursday's games.

NBA.com Staff

Running diary from Wednesday's action

Big performances from Damian Lillard, Jimmy Butler, Steph Curry and Donovan Mitchell headlined Wednesday's seven-game slate. Catch up on all the scores, stats, news, highlights and top fantasy performers from the day below.

NBA.com Staff

Running diary from Tuesday's action

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

NBA.com Staff

Running diary from Sunday'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 Saturday's action

Jayson Tatum led the Celtics to a huge comeback over the Clippers, headlining an action packed nine-game slate. Catch all the scores, news and highlights below.

NBA.com Staff

Running diary from Friday'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 day below.

NBA.com Staff

Running diary from Thursday'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 day.

NBA.com Staff

Running diary from Wednesday's action

Standout performances from Fred VanVleet, Kyrie Irving, Damian Lillard and Domantas Sabonis headlined Wednesday's six-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

Soundsystem: Who should be named All-Star starters?

NBA.com's Carlan Gay and Scott Rafferty discuss the latest news and notes around the NBA on NBA Soundsystem each week live!

NBA.com Staff

Running Diary from Tuesday's action

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

NBA.com Staff

Running Diary from Monday's action

The NBA season continued with Monday's six-game slate. Check below for final scores, stats and highlights from each contest as well as the best fantasy stat lines.

NBA.com Staff

Running Diary from Sunday's action

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

NBA.com Staff

Highlights from a busy 10-game Saturday

The NBA season has reached the quarter pole continuing on Saturday 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

Running diary from Friday's action

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

NBA.com Staff

Running Diary from Thursday's action

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

NBA.com Staff

1 year on, NBA Family remembers Kobe Bryant

NBA players, teams, legends and others reflect on Los Angeles Lakers legend Kobe Bryant.

NBA.com Staff

Running diary of Wednesday's action

There were only three games of NBA action on this Wednesday but there's was no shortage of stars in action or storylines to watch for. We have you covered with final scores, highlights and more.

NBA.com Staff

NBA community mourns loss of Sekou Smith

Renowned basketball writer and NBA TV analyst Sekou Smith has passed away at the age of 48.

NBA.com Staff

NBA Soundsystem: Remembering Kobe Bryant

NBA.com's Carlan Gay and Scott Rafferty discuss the latest news and notes from around the NBA weekly on NBA Soundsystem live across the NBA Global platforms.

NBA.com Staff

Running Diary from Tuesday's action

The NBA season continued on Tuesday with 10 games. Scroll below for the final scores, stats and highlights from each game.

NBA.com Staff

Sabonis exits game vs. Raps with injury, set for MRI

The Pacers' All-Star walked off the court under his own power after banging knees with Kyle Lowry.

NBA.com Staff

Running diary from Monday's action

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

NBA.com Staff

Running Diary of Sunday's games

Seven games were on the schedule for Sunday, with LeBron James, Steph Curry, Luka Doncic and Joel Embiid taking the floor. Keep up to date with all the scores, news and highlights right here!

NBA.com Staff

Running diary of Saturday's action

It was a packed slate with 11 games of NBA action on this Saturday. We have you covered with final scores, news updates and more from each contest.

NBA.com Staff

Friday's recap

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

NBA.com Staff

Running Diary from Thursday's action

The NBA season continued on Thursday with nine games. Scroll below for the final scores, news updates, stats and highlights from each game.

NBA.com Staff

Recapping Wednesday's action

Zion Williamson, Rudy Gobert and Nikola Jokic are in all in action on Wednesday, showcasing some of the best big man talent from across the league.

NBA.com Staff

NBA Soundsystem: How good are the Nets really?

NBA.com's Carlan Gay and Scott Rafferty discuss the latest news and notes from around the NBA weekly on NBA Soundsystem live across the NBA Global platforms.

NBA.com Staff

Latest update on CJ McCollum's injury

A couple of days after the 6'3" guard left the game vs. the Hawks, the team announced an update on his injury.

NBA.com Staff

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

Newer Latest News Older