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Latest news on suspended NBA season

The Board of Governors approving the NBA's competitive format to restart the 2019-20 season with 22 teams returning to play is the first formal step among many required to resume the season.

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Jordan, Jordan Brand pledge $100M to social justice causes

"Until the ingrained racism that allows our country’s institutions to fail is completely eradicated, we will remain committed to protecting and improving the lives of Black people," Jordan and Jordan Brand said in a statement.

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Kareem talks injustice, health inequity and more

Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, a public figure since the 1960s, remains an important social voice today.

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What you need to know about season restart

The NBA is set to return after nearly four months of no action. From play-in tournament to seeding games, playoff format, new dates for the NBA Draft and so much more, here's everything you need to know about the season restart in Orlando.

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Updated odds to win NBA title

With 22 teams set to resume the season, the Los Angeles Lakers are now the betting favorite to win the NBA title in Orlando.

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NBA Soundsystem LIVE: Debating All-NBA Teams

NBA.com's Carlan Gay and Micah Adams debate the All-NBA Teams for this season. Can LeBron James, Giannis Antetokounmpo and Kawhi Leonard make the First Team? What do you do about Jayson Tatum and Pascal Siakam? What about Jimmy Butler and Bam Adebayo? All that and much more.

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Wes Unseld dies at 74

The Bullets legend won Rookie of the Year and Most Valuable Player in the same season in 1968-69.

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MJ issues statement on George Floyd

Charlotte Hornets owner and Chicago Bulls legend Michael Jordan added his voice to the conversation, calling for justice and condemning the “ingrained racism” in the United States.

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Commissioner Silver addresses racial inequality, police brutality protests

NBA Commissioner Adam Silver addresses racial inequality, police brutality protests in statement.

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NBA coaches form commitee on racial injustice

The committee will present solutions for coaches, players and teams to engage in social issues in every NBA city following widespread civil unrest following last week's death of George Floyd.

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Best forgotten players of 1990s

We're taking today to look back on the best players, teams and biggest storylines of the 1990s, but we also wanted to shine a light on players you may have forgotten about.

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NBA Soundsystem LIVE: Sweet 16?

NBA.com's Carlan Gay and Micah Adams debate some of the alternative playoff formats being discussed for the NBA's potential return later this summer at Disney World.

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Best forgotten players of 2000s

We're taking today to look back on the best players, teams and biggest storylines of the 2000s, but we also wanted to shine a light on players you may have forgotten about.

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Best forgotten players of 2010s

We're taking today to look back on the best players, teams and biggest storylines of the 2010s, but we also wanted to shine a light on players you may have forgotten about.

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NBA family reacts to Sloan's passing

"Blessed that I got to play for him and learn so much from him during my 5 1/2 years in Utah," Deron Williams wrote on Instagram. "You knew he always had your back when you stepped out on that court."

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Hall of Fame coach Jerry Sloan dies at 78

“Jerry Sloan will always be synonymous with the Utah Jazz," the Jazz announced in a statement. "He will forever be a part of the Utah Jazz organization and we join his family, friends and fans in mourning his loss."

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NBA Soundsystem LIVE: Recapping the Last Dance

NBA.com's Carlan Gay and Micah Adams recap the final two episodes of the 'Last Dance' and discuss what they took away from it.

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Would Jordan and Bulls have four-peated?

After winning their sixth and final championship in the 1997-98 season, the Bulls infamously and unceremoniously disbanded. No Michael Jordan. No Scottie Pippen. No Dennis Rodman. No Phil Jackson. But what if everyone came back? Would they have completed the four-peat in 1999?

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Test your knowledge on 'The Last Dance'

How many attempts did it take Jordan to get past the Bad Boy Pistons? What was the meaning behind one of Dennis Rodman's iconic hairdos? And just how underpaid was Scottie Pippen in 1997-98? Test your knowledge of ESPN's "The Last Dance"!

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'The Last Dance': NBA family reacts to Ep. 9 & 10

Plenty of personalities from the NBA family took to Twitter to share their reactions to Episodes 9 and 10, which released worldwide (outside the US) on Netflix on May 18th

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NBA Draft key dates, deadlines

The next key date on the calendar is May 19, when the 2020 NBA Draft Lottery is currently scheduled to be held.

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Would Durant's return make Nets a contender?

While Kevin Durant remains unlikely to return for the Brooklyn Nets this season, the unprecedented months-long stoppage in play casts a shadow of doubt on any original plans. What would a Durant mean for the Nets and could an unlikely 2020 contender emerge in Brooklyn?

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OTD: A.I. sets playoff record with 10 steals

In 1999, Allen Iverson dominated on both ends to lead the Philadelphia 76ers to victory over the Orlando Magic in Game 3 of their first-round playoff series.

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LIVE: Recapping Ep. 7 and 8 of the Last Dance

NBA.com's Carlan Gay and Micah Adams recap episodes seven and eight of the 'Last Dance' and get you set for the final two episodes.

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Are the 72-10 Bulls the best ever?

The 1995-96 Chicago Bulls had it all: the best player, the best coach and the best record in league history at the time — but are they the best team ever?

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Mothers' Assists Key To These Players’ Slam Dunks

On International Mother’s Day, four student-athletes (Amaan Sandhu, Harsimran Kaur, Vaishnavi Yadav, and Jagshaanbir Singh) from the NBA Academy Program talk about their mother’s role in their journeys till date.

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The Last Dance: NBA players react to Episodes 7 & 8

Multiple NBA players, former and current, took to Twitter to share their reactions to Episodes 7 and 8, which released worldwide (outside the US) on Netflix on May 11th

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OTD: Steph named unanimous MVP (2016)

Curry received all 131 first-place votes, becoming the first player to win back-to-back MVPs since LeBron James in 2012 and 2013.

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Better Bull: Horace Grant or Dennis Rodman?

They each won three championships as the third-best player on the Bulls behind Michael Jordan and Scottie Pippen. But if you had to pick just one, who would you go with?

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The Last Dance: Player reactions to Ep. 5 & 6

Multiple NBA players, former and current, took to Twitter to share their reactions to Episodes 5 and 6, which released worldwide (outside the US) on Netflix on May 4th.

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Draft Lottery and Combine postponed

The league has yet to make an announcement on whether to postpone the 2020 NBA Draft.

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Most exciting draft prospects

The deadline for early entrants for the 2020 draft passed over the weekend which means it's time to turn our attention to the next generation of NBA stars. Our writers offered up their picks for who they're most excited for.

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List of underclassmen in NBA Draft

Players can remain in the draft until June 15, 2020 at 5:00 p.m.

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Who is Tex Winter?

Winter served as an assistant coach under Phil Jackson on both the Chicago Bulls and Los Angeles Lakers. Together, the two won nine championships.

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NBA stars react to WNBA draft

With the eyes of the basketball world locked on the 2020 WNBA draft, NBA stars took to social media to support the newest women joining the professional ranks.

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G League signs another high school recruit

“We’re excited to have Isaiah begin his professional career in the NBA G League,” said G League president Shareef Abdur-Rahim. “With his skill and drive to succeed, I’m confident that he will thrive in the NBA G League and use all of our available resources to prepare for the next stage in his career.”

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Recapping the HORSE challenge final four

Chauncey Billups, Allie Quigley, Mike Conley and Zach LaVine battled it out for the HORSE Challenge title!

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High school recruit chooses G League over NCAA

Green is a five-star recruit and a 2020 McDonald’s All-American. ESPN has him ranked as the No. 1 recruit in the Class of 2020.

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Shaq says Lakers would beat Jordan's Bulls

Despite the Chicago Bulls winning six titles in eight seasons, Shaquille O'Neal believes they're no match for his 2000s Lakers squads. Which team are you picking?

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Towns' mother dies due to COVID-19

Towns' mother passed away three weeks after being placed in a medically induced coma due to coronavirus.

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NBA HORSE Challenge quarter-final recap

Chauncey Billups, Mike Conley Jr., Zach LaVine and Allie Quigley advance to the semi-finals of the NBA HORSE Challenge after picking up wins in the first round. Catch up on all the results and highlights here!

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Booker crowned NBA 2K champion

Devin Booker got the best of his Phoenix Suns teammate Deandre Ayton in the Final, winning 2-0 to cap off an undefeated run to the title. Catch up on all the scores and highlights, right here!

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Staff picks: Who wins HORSE Challenge?

Trae Young? Chris Paul? Allie Quigley? Our NBA.com Staff gives their picks ahead of the first round.

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Trivia: How well do you know Duncan?

Where did Duncan go to college? How many championships did he win? Does he have the most All-NBA selections in NBA history? Take this quiz to find out how much you know about the Hall of Famer.

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Best plays of Duncan's career

Duncan retired at the end of the 2015-16 season as a two-time MVP, three-time Finals MVP, five-time champion, 15-time All-Star, 15-time All-NBA selection and 15-time All-Defence selection.

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NBA 2k Tournament: Quarter finals scores

Quarter final action has been completed, with only four NBA stars remaining in the NBA 2k Players Tournament.

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Who is Arturas Karnisovas?

According to a report from ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski, the Chicago Bulls are finalising a deal to hire Denver Nuggets GM Arturas Karnisovas as their Vice President of Basketball Operations.

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Best plays of Garnett's career

Later this year, Kevin Garnett will be inducted into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame. He is widely regarded as being one of the greatest power forwards of all-time and the greatest player in Minnesota Timberwolves history.

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The most slept on duos in NBA history

The NBA.com Staff look at the best duos in the NBA we seem to forget about.

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NBA 2K Players Tournament Day 2 recap

The NBA 2K Players Tournament continued with Montrezl Harrell, Rui Hachimura, Devin Booker, and Andre Drummond booking their spots in the quarter-finals. Catch up on all the highlights, trash talk and more from today's games.

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NBA 2K Players Tournament day one recap

The NBA 2K Players Tournament kicked off tonight with four entertaining first-round matchups. There was trash talk and upset wins as the tournament got started.

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Report: Kobe, Duncan, Garnett to be inducted into HOF

Bryant, Duncan and Garnett were each announced as finalists for the Hall of Fame's Class of 2020 at All-Star Weekend.

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Most dominant NBA video game characters

Derrick Rose, LeBron James, Vince Carter and ... Rodney Stuckey? Ahead of the "NBA 2K Players Tournament," our NBA.com Staff discusses which NBA players made for the most dominant video game characters.

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Current standings, Playoff Picture

Take a look at the NBA's standings as well as potential playoff pairings based on games played through March 11.

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Recap of Dr. Vivek Murthy's coronavirus Q&A

Earlier today, Dr. Vivek Murthy hosted a live Q&A session on NBA Twitter to answer questions and discuss the latest developments around the coronavirus pandemic - COVID-19. Here's a quick recap of that:

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How to watch the 2K Players Tournament

The NBA and NBPA are teaming up with NBA 2K and ESPN to launch the NBA 2K Players Tournament – a single-elimination tournament featuring 16 NBA players competing head-to-head on NBA 2K20 for $100,000 to a charity of their choice in coronavirus relief efforts.

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Report: NBA planning players-only 2K tournament

Utah Jazz guard Donovan Mitchell and DeMarcus Cousins are two of the players who will participate in the 16-player tournament, according to Chris Haynes of Yahoo Sports.

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How to watch 'The Last Dance' MJ doco

With sports fans stuck at home with no live games to watch, ESPN is set to bring forward the release of the highly-anticipated Michael Jordan 'The Last Dance’ documentary to April 19. The episodes will be available outside of the United States the next day, April 20, on Netflix.

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Nash voted best passer in NBA history

The people have spoken! Steve Nash received 36% of the votes followed by John Stockton at 22% and LeBron James at 18%. See who else cracked the top 5!

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CJ McCollum voted most underrated player since 2000

The people have spoken! Our readers have voted Portland Trail Blazers guard CJ McCollum as the most underrated player of the last two decades. Here are the full results.

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Curry to host Q&A with Dr. Fauci

The Q&A will start at 10:30 p.m. IST and will be shown on Curry's Instagram account. Between now and then, you can submit questions on Twitter or Curry's Instagram story with #SCASKSFAUCI.

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Notable players declaring for draft

Anthony Edwards, Isaac Okoro and Obi Toppin are among college basketball's best players who have reportedly declared for the 2020 NBA Draft.

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Harden voted most likely to score 70

The people have spoken! James Harden received 39% of the votes followed by Damian Lillard at 19% and Stephen Curry at 14%.

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VOTE NOW: Most clutch players in NBA history?

Down one with 10 seconds left and the season is on the line. You can select anyone in NBA history to take the final shot. Who are you picking?

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Smart tests positive for COVID-19

Smart has been in isolation for the past five days since being tested, with the Celtics now the seventh NBA team with a confirmed case of COVID-19

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Watch the best games from 2019-20 for FREE

With no basketball on, you can re-watch full length and condensed replays of all games from the 2019-20 season.

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Best dunk of LeBron's career?

On this date in 2013, LeBron James threw down a dunk on Jason Terry that was heard around the world. Was it the best dunk of his career? Our NBA.com Staff debates.

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NBA stars find new ways to stay entertained

With the NBA regular season on hold, stars around the league are finding new ways to pass the time. Keep up to date with all the hilarious updates right here!

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Green: Lakers 'figuring out what the next move is'

Los Angeles Lakers guard Danny Green says he and his teammates continue to hold individual workouts as they await further information on the future of the NBA season.

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Pistons' Wood tests positive for COVID-19

Wood is the third NBA player to test positive, along with Utah's Rudy Gobert and Donovan Mitchell.

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Zion, Love & others pledge $100K to team's arena employees

With the coronavirus pandemic shutting down games for the next 30 days, players around the league have pledged to ensure hourly arena employees will still get paid.

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Coronavirus information for NBA fans

There are currently no medications to prevent or treat the coronavirus, but you can limit your exposure and prevent the spread of germs.

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Antetokounmpo to donate $100K to Bucks arena staff

"It’s bigger than basketball!" Antetokounmpo tweeted. "And during this tough time I want to help the people that make my life, my family’s lives and my teammates lives easier."

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Love pledges $100K to support Cavs' arena employees

Cleveland Cavaliers star Kevin Love has offered to ensure the team's arena employees won't be affected by the NBA's suspension of games.

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Silver says hiatus will last ‘at least 30 days’

The NBA announced the season would be suspended following Thursday's games in the wake of the coronavirus pandemic.

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Mitchell releases statement on Instagram

Mitchell wrote: "We are all learning more about the seriousness of this situation and hopefully people can continue to educate themselves and realize that they need to behave responsibly both for their own health and for the well being of those around them."

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Gobert releases statement on Instagram

"The first and most important thing is I would like to publicly apologize to the people that I may have endangered," Gobert wrote. "At the time, I had no idea I was even infected. I was careless and make no excuse. I hope my story serves as a warning and causes everyone to take this seriously."

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Warriors-Nets to be played without fans

Due to escalating concerns about the spread of COVID-19, the Golden State Warriors announced today that their next home game vs. the Brooklyn Nets at Chase Center will be played without fans.

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How Wednesday's results impact West's race for the 8 seed

Three of the five teams fighting for the No. 8 seed in the Western Conference played on Wednesday. Here's how what happened impacted their chances of making the playoffs.

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Recap of Wednesday's 9-game slate

The Blazers keep their playoff hopes alive, Bradley Beal drops another 40-point game and the Clippers make it rain from three against the Warriors. We've got you covered with all the action from Wednesday's busy nine-game slate.

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Tuesday's scores: Hawks outlast Hornets in 2OT thriller

The Hawks held their nerve down the stretch to edge the Hornets in double-overtime, while the Nuggets held off the Giannis-less Bucks at home and the Raptors brought the Jazz's five-game win streak to an end. Catch up on all the action, right here!

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How Monday's results impact West's race for the 8 seed

Three of the five teams fighting for the No. 8 seed in the Western Conference played on Monday. Here's how what happened impacted their chances of making the playoffs.

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Recap of Monday's 11-game slate

There was no shortage of action around the NBA, with 11 games on Sunday. Catch up on all the action right here.

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Report: Stephenson in talks with Pacers

In 68 games with the Los Angeles Lakers last season, Lance Stephenson averaged 7.2 points, 3.2 rebounds, 2.1 assists and 0.6 steals per game. This would be his third stint with the Pacers if the two sides agree to a deal.

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Sunday's scores: Curry-less Warriors edge 76ers

Six Warriors scored in double figures as they beat a 76ers squad without Ben Simmons and Joel Embiid at home, snapping a 10-game home losing streak.

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How Sunday's results impact West's race for 8

Three of the five teams fighting for the No. 8 seed in the Western Conference played on Sunday. Here's how what happened impacted their chances of making the playoffs.

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Biggest questions ahead of Lakers-Clippers

The Clippers have won each of the first two games against their in-town rival Lakers, but the Lakers still hold the top seed in the West. How much does this game mean to both teams and what should you watch for in the third edition of the Battle for L.A.?

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When do the 2020 Playoffs & Finals begin?

The 2020 NBA Playoffs are set to begin on April 19. The Finals will begin more than a month later, on June 5.

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Saturday's scores: LeVert's triple-double gives Nets big win

Plenty of action went down on a busy 10-game slate on Saturday. Catch up on all the results, right here!

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How today's results impact West's race for 8

Four of the five teams fighting for the No. 8 seed in the Western Conference played on Saturday. Here's how what happened impacted their chances of making the playoffs.

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Firday's scores: Nuggets edge Hornets

Jamal Murray's clutch jumper sealed the win for the Nuggets, while the Clippers, Raptors and 76ers all picked up wins on Friday. Catch up on all the results, right here!

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Who has the longest active postseason streak?

The San Antonio Spurs entered the 2019-20 NBA season having qualified for postseason play for 22 straight years.

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Thursday's scores: Melo drops 25 PTS in win vs. Wizards

Carmelo Anthony poured in a team-high 25 points to lead the Blazers past the Wizards at home. Catch up on all the results from tonight's games here!

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Wednesday's action: Wiggins, Warriors stun Nuggets

LeBron James, Zion Williamson and Kawhi Leonard were just three of the superstars in action during a jam packed eight-game Wednesday slate.

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Kemba set to return for Celtics

Boston's All-Star point guard has not played since the All-Star Game, sitting out each of the Celtics' last five games with left knee soreness.

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Tuesday's scores: McCollum drops 41 PTS vs. Magic

CJ McCollum filled it up for the Blazers, while the Pacers and Heat extended their win streaks. Catch up on all the results below!

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Monday's action: Beal stays hot vs. Warriors

As the playoff push intensifies, the NBA season rolled on with a seven-game slate. We had you covered with scores, news and the best highlights from each game.

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Sunday's scores

Trae Young dropped 25 points as Atlanta handled Portland and T.J Warren poured in 30 in a Pacers road win over the Cavs in a busy night around the NBA.

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Saturday's action: Clutch D-Rose snaps Pistons losing streak

Saturday's full slate of 10 games did not disappoint as Aaron Gordon recorded his first career triple-double, Zion Williamson made history, the Clippers earned a statement win and a clutch Derrick Rose helped snap the Pistons losing streak.

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Friday's scores: Lakers win 7th game in a row

The Los Angeles Lakers make it seven wins in a row after securing a 116-86 win over the Golden State Warriors. Catch up on all the day's games right here!

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The NBA continues to expand its focus on junior basketball, announcing that the Junior NBA Global Championships will return to Orlando this year at ESPN Wide World of Sports at Walt Disney World.

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Thursday's action: Westbrook, Harden combine for 63 points

Some of the NBA's best players took the court on Thursday, from Russell Westbrook and James Harden to Kawhi Leonard, Luka Doncic, Jayson Tatum and Bradley Beal.

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Wednesday's scores: Tatum drops 36 in Celtics win

With seven games around the NBA, there was no shortage of star performances, headlined by LeBron James, Giannis Antetokounmpo and Jayson Tatum. Catch up on all the results, right here!

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Tuesday's scores: Clippers flex muscles vs. Grizzlies

The full-strength Clippers cruised to a 27-point win over the Grizzlies, while James Harden's 37-point night led the Rockets to their fourth-straight win. Catch up on all the day's scores, stats and highlights!

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MJ pays tribute to 'little brother' Kobe with moving speech

Michael Jordan addressed the crowd at Staples Center, sharing stories of his relationship with the late Kobe Bryant.

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A Celebration of Life

The memorial program, titled "A Celebration of Life," saw fans pour in by the thousands to pay their respects alongside Bryant's family, friends and former teammates.

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Monday's scores: McCollum, Melo lift Blazers past Pistons

With 14 teams in action, there were plenty of storylines to keep an eye on. Follow along below for the best from each one.

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Sunday's scores: Kings stun Clippers in LA

Sunday's action included the Clippers dropping their third straight game and the fourth of their last five as the Kings stunned them at the Staples Center.

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Saturday's games: Zion, Pelicans cruise by Trail Blazers

Zion Williamson scores 20 or more for the seventh straight time as the New Orleans Pelicans sweep the season series against the Portland Trail Blazers with a 128-115 road win.

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What's the greatest D-Wade moment?

Dwyane Wade has given NBA fans plenty of thrills throughout his illustrious Hall of Fame-worthy career. We asked our NBA.com staff to pick their favourite D-Wade moment ahead of his jersey retirement in Miami.

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Four biggest storylines in the final stretch

The All-Star break has come and go leaving us with the home stretch of the NBA regular season ahead. Our NBA.com staff each selected one key storyline we're most looking forward to watching develop during the back end of the season.

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Five players to watch in final stretch

Our NBA.com staff breaks down the one player they're most looking forward to watching down the home stretch of the NBA regular season. Each of these players has the capability to take their team to another level, whether it's a better playoff seed or reaching the NBA Playoffs altogether.

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Team LeBron edges Team Giannis in a thriller

It came right down to the wire in Chicago as Anthony Davis sealed the 157-155 win for Team LeBron. Kawhi Leonard earned MVP honours with a game-high 30 points.

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Recap from an entertaining All-Star Saturday Night

Take a lookback at everything from All-Star Saturday Night in Chicago, featuring the Skills Challenge, Three-point Contest and Slam Dunk Contest.

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Giannis on Kobe: 'He was the Michael Jordan of our generation'

“Growing up, he was my idol," Antetokounmpo said of Bryant. "Not just my idol, probably the whole generation’s idol."

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3-Point Contest odds

Joe Harris and Trae Young have the best odds to win the 2020 NBA 3-Point Contest, but which one of them is the favourite?

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Who will win the Slam Dunk contest?

Of the four participants, Dwight Howard is the only one to have won the Slam Dunk contest before, but this is his first time competing in the event since 2009, when he made the last of three consecutive appearances.

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Raptors superfan honoured by Hall of Fame

"Can’t say this is a dream come true because this isn’t something you dream about as a fan," Bhatia tweeted.

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Rising Stars MVP history

Take a look back at who has won MVP of the Rising Stars Challenge over the years.

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Who will be named All-Star MVP?

24 of the league's best players will take the floor on Sunday for the 2020 NBA All-Star Game. Which one of them is most likely to win MVP? Who is the biggest sleeper to take home the award? Our NBA.com Staff gives their picks.

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Thursday's scores: Pacers snap 6-game skid vs. Bucks

One of the biggest games of Thursday's 11-game slate went down in Indiana where the Pacers snapped a 6-game losing streak by defeating a Bucks squad without Giannis Antetokounmpo.

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Best dunks in Slam Dunk Contest history

Take a look at some of the most gravity-defying, crowd-rocking dunks in NBA Slam Dunk Contest history!

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Where is the 2021 NBA All-Star Game?

The 2021 All-Star Weekend will take place from Feb. 13-15, 2021. It will include the Rising Stars Challenge, the Taco Bell Skills Challenge, the MTN DEW 3-Point Contest, the AT&T Slam Dunk and the NBA All-Star Game.

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Wednesday's scores: Spurs snap 5-game skid

Patty Mills, LaMarcus Aldridge and Dejounte Murray combined to power the Spurs to a 114-106 win over the Thunder. Catch up on all of today's games, right here.

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Tuesday's scores: Nuggets come back from 23 down vs. Spurs

In Tuesday's slate of nine games, the Nuggets come from 23 down to hand the Spurs their fifth straight loss while earlier, Spencer Dinwiddie drains a game-winner in Indiana.

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Monday's scores: Lillard leads Blazers past Heat

We had seven games around the Association on Monday, headlined by the Jazz's thrilling win over the Rockets and the Blazers' victory over the new-look Miami Heat. Catch up on all the action, right here!

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When is the 2020 NBA All-Star Game?

In 2020, the Chicago Bulls will host the NBA All-Star Game. It'll mark the third time the franchise has hosted the game, the last time coming in 1988.

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History of Dunk Contest winners

There have been 27 different dunkers to win the contest in the event's 34-year history. Here's every single winner.

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Sunday's scores: Hield's 31 helps Kings beat Spurs

Sunday's 9-game slate was headlined by the Milwaukee Bucks picking up their 45th win, Jrue Holiday leading Zion-less Pelicans to win in Indiana and Buddy Hield handing the Spurs their 4th straight loss.

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Saturday's scores: Beal nails game-winner vs. Mavericks

Saturday's eight-game slate was headlined by the 76ers and the Jazz snapping their losing streaks while Bradley Beal nailed the game-winner vs. Mavericks.

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Date set for public Kobe memorial service

As Vanessa Bryant announced on Instagram, a celebration of life will be held at the STAPLES Center on the morning of Feb. 24, 2020 or 2/24/20.

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Friday's scores: Lillard powers Blazers past Spurs

We had five games around the Association today, headlined by Bucks and 76ers, followed by the Rockets and Lakers. Catch up on all the action, right here!

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Team LeBron vs. Team Giannis rosters selected

With the first pick of the 2020 NBA All-Star draft, Team LeBron selects...

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2020 Trade Deadline Tracker

We've got you covered with every transaction from the deadline as the league makes them official.

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Trade deadline winners and losers

The Miami Heat added a major piece, the Philadelphia 76ers added some shooting, the Los Angeles Lakers did nothing and the Houston Rockets went small. Breaking down the best, worst and most interesting moves of the trade deadline.

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Who is Leon Rose?

According to ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski, the New York Knicks are set to hire long-time agent Leon Rose to become the team's newest president.

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Thursday's scores: Tatum scores 33 as C's with 5th straight

Thursday's 9-game slate was headlined by multiple big performances by All-Stars. 1st time All-Star Jayson Tatum became the first Celtics player, 21 or younger, to average 20+ in seven straight games since Antoine Walker in 1998.

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What's one trade you'd like to see?

As we approach Thursday's trade deadline, our NBA.com staff proposes one specific move they'd like to see made.

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Highest scoring performances in All-Star history

Only five players in NBA history have scored 40 or more points in an All-Star Game. The record? 52 points by Anthony Davis.

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All-Star Saturday night participants are set

Who is participating during All-Star Saturday night in 2020? Below, find participants for each event.

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When is the NBA All-Star Draft?

The captains and starters have been announced for the 2020 NBA All-Star Game and the third-annual All-Star Draft is right around the corner! So when is the 2020 NBA All-Star Draft?

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Wednesday's scores: Jokic powers Nuggets past Blazers

Wednesday's four-game slate was headlined by the first meeting of Giannis Antetokokunmpo and Zion Williamson, while Nikola Jokic's monster game helped the Nuggets overcome Damian Lillard and the Blazers at home. Catch up on all of today's games, right here!

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Predicting the top 10 players in five years

With Giannis Antetokounmpo and Zion Williamson set to face off for the first time in their careers, there's no better time to take a look into the crystal ball to see which young stars will become the faces of the NBA in the future. Our NBA.com Staff compiled their votes to create a list of the 10 best players in the NBA five years from now.

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Recap of Tuesday's 10-game slate

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

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Sunday's scores: Kawhi adds another 30-point game

Kawhi Leonard continued his streak of 30-point performances, dropping 31 points in the LA Clippers win over the Minnesota Timberwolves.

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Doncic, Young headline Rising Stars rosters

All-Star starters Luka Doncic and Trae Young headline the 2020 NBA Rising Stars rosters.

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Friday's scores: Clutch Jokic gives Nuggets the win

Nikola Jokic comes up clutch as the Nuggets hold off the Jazz's furious fourth comeback to win in Denver.

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NBA announces All-Star reserves

On Friday, the NBA announced the pool of 14 players that will be reserves at the 2020 NBA All-Star Game.

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20 of Kobe's best quotes

Kobe Bryant's work ethic, desire to win, competitive edge and refusal to fail made for some brilliant, inspirational quotes. Take a look at some of the best from an all-time great.

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Players changing jersey number for Kobe

Spencer Dinwiddie was the first player to change their jersey number following the tragic death of Kobe Bryant. Many have since joined him, including Magic guard Terrence Ross.

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Lakers release statement on Kobe

"We are devastated and have been forever changed by the sudden loss of Kobe Bryant and his daughter, Gianna," the Lakers tweeted on Wednesday.

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Thursday's scores: Nets honour Kobe in win over Pistons

Spencer Dinwiddie and Kyrie Irving paid tribute to Kobe Bryant as they led the Nets past the Pistons in Brooklyn. Catch up on all of today's scores, stats, news and highlights, right here!

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Indian NBA Experts Roundtable: Remembering Kobe Bryant

In the wake of Kobe Bryant's tragic and sudden passing, we asked a few notable NBA experts and writers from India about 'the Black Mamba' - their most memorable story of the 5-time NBA Champion, his legacy, and what made him great.

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Recap: Wednesday's 8-game slate

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

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What's your favourite Kobe moment?

Kobe Bryant had many unforgettable moments during his 20-year NBA career. In wake of his tragic death, our NBA.com Staff shares their favourite memory of the legend.

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Young was Gianna Bryant's favourite player to watch

Gianna Bryant was among those killed in a tragic helicopter crash over the weekend. A promising basketball player herself, she told Atlanta Hawks point guard Trae Young earlier this season that he was her favourite player to watch.

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NBA teams pay tribute to Kobe Bryant

Following the heartbreaking news of Los Angeles Lakers legend Kobe Bryant's death, teams around the league continued to honour his legacy with a variety of tributes.

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Trae Young wears Kobe number to start game

The second year guard trained with Kobe Bryant prior to the start of the season. He began Monday's game wearing a No. 8 jersey instead of his typical No. 11.

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Raptors, Spurs honour Kobe to start game

The Raptors and Spurs each opened their regularly scheduled game with a tribute to Bryant.

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NBA world mourns Kobe's passing

A number of players – past and present – are mourning the tragic death of Bryant who was among those killed in a helicopter crash.

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Kobe Bryant dies in helicopter crash

Los Angeles Lakers legend Kobe Bryant has passed away at the age of 41 after a helicopter crash in Calabasas, CA. His 13-year-old daughter was also among those who died in the accident.

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Kobe, others congratulate LeBron

From Laker legends like Kobe himself and Magic Johnson to his former teammates, the NBA world showered the 35-year-old with praise as he accomplished yet another monumental feat.

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LeBron vs. Kobe: Who is the better scorer?

LeBron James is on the verge of passing Kobe Bryant for third on the all-time scoring list, but does that mean he's the better scorer?

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Sunday's scores: LeBron makes history and Kyrie drops 45

LeBron James moved into third on the all-time scorers list, while Kyrie Irving dropped 45 points in an OT win over the Detroit Pistons.

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NBA's all-time leading scorers

LeBron James leads all active players and is on the verge of passing Kobe Bryant for third all-time. Who else ranks among the NBA's top scorers?

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Saturday's action: Westbrook goes off in Rockets win

Russell Westbrook turned back the clock in Houston's win over Minnesota, exploding for 45 points, 10 assists and six rebounds.

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Friday's scores: Beal leads Wizards past Cavs

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

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LeBron passes Kobe for most all-time ASG starts

With LeBron James announced as a starter in the 2020 NBA All-Star Game, he passes Kobe Bryant for the most All-Star starts in NBA history.

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LeBron & Giannis headline All-Star starters

On Friday, the NBA announced the pool of 10 players that will start in the 2019 NBA All-Star Game.

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Recap Thursday's action

Russell Westbrook and James Harden helped the Rockets get over the Nuggets, while LeBron James and Anthony Davis were dominant at Madison Square Garden.

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How to watch Zion's debut

No. 1 overall pick of the 2019 NBA Draft Zion Williamson is set to make his debut after missing the first 44 games of the season. Where can you watch this highly anticipated premier?

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Biggest disappointments of first half

The Philadelphia 76ers' poor road record, Mike Conley Jr.'s fit with the Utah Jazz and the lack of consistency from the Sacramento Kings and Phoenix Suns have left much to be desired at the halfway point of the NBA season.

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Biggest surprises of the season's first half

LeBron James's defence, Pascal Siakam's star turn, Ja Morant's rookie season and Miami's surge up the East are just some of the biggest surprises so far this season. Here's what else caught our eye over the first half of the regular season.

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Last day to vote for 2020 NBA All-Stars!

Vote below for the 2020 All-Star Game!

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Sunday's scores: CP3 drops 30 in win over POR

Sunday's 11-game slate was packed with action, highlights and more. Take a look at some of the best moments from a busy day around the Association!

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Saturday's scores: Heat win in OKC

Plenty of storylines from Saturday's 7-game slate. Follow below for stats, highlights and scores from each game.

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Most popular players & teams in NBA merch sales

LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers remained atop the NBA's most popular jersey and team merchandise sales list.

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Friday's scores: Kawhi powers Clippers past Magic

The Nuggets escaped with a thrilling OT win over the Warriors, while Kawhi Leonard continued his scoring form to lead the Clippers past the Magic. Catch up on all the day's action, right here.

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WNBA announces expanded schedule, more TV Games

The WNBA's schedule is released, with a mid-season tournament and more national TV games.

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

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

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Thursday's scores: Pistons stun Celtics in Boston

On a busy 10-game slate on Thursday, the Pistons shocking the Celtics in Boston was among the big headlines of the day.

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

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

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New groundbreaking CBA in WNBA

The WNBA and WNBPA announce groundbreaking Collective Bargaining Agreement.

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Tuesday's scores: Lillard, Blazers hold off Hornets

With seven games of NBA action today, there was a host of big-time performances, headlined by Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Damian Lillard and LeBron James. Catch up on all the games, right here!

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Did the Lakers take the top spot?

The Bucks have held the top spot in our weekly Power Rankings since the first week of the season. Was their one slip up and a perfect week from the Lakers enough for Los Angeles to take the top spot?

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Sunday's scores: Bucks secure big road win over Blazers

The big three of Antetokounmpo, Middleton and Bledsoe combined for 91 points to lead the Bucks past the Blazers. With the win they move to a 35-6 record at the halfway point of the season.

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Saturday's scores: Jazz extend winning streak to eight

The Utah Jazz extended their winning streak to eight games with a win over Charlotte, while Spencer Dinwiddie's career-high 14 assists helped Brooklyn snap their seven game losing streak.

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Friday's scores: Thompson's career-night gives Cavs' OT win

Tristan Thompson dropped a career-high 35 in an overtime win over the Detroit Pistons while the Philadelphia 76ers clinched the season series with the Boston Celtics.

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NBA Academy India off to Hungary for Stage II of EYBL

In Stage I of the tournament in September, NBA Academy India's Pranav Prince was named team MVP.

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Thursday's scores: DeRozan powers Spurs past Celtics

The Spurs picked up a big win on the road, while the Jazz extend their win streak to seven games. Catch up on the best from today's games, right here!

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Wednesday's scores: Lakers win sixth straight game

LeBron James and the Lakers extend their win streak to six games after a comfortable win over the Knicks. Catch up on all the day's scores, stats, highlights and tope performers, right here!

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Tuesday's scores: Warren scores 36 in win vs. the Hornets

Plenty of action went down on Tuesday's nine-game slate. Get a glimpse of it all with scores, stats, and highlights.

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Monday's scores: Dragic powers Heat past Blazers

Goran Dragic stepped up in Jimmy Butler's absence to power the Heat past the Blazers and move to a 17-1 record at home this season. Catch up on all of today's scores, news and highlights, right here!

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Sunday's scores: Hornets stun Mavs despite Luka triple-double

Luka Doncic recorded a 39-point, 12-rebound, and 10-assist triple-double but the Hornets' backcourt duo of Terry Rozier III and Devonte' Graham combine for 56 points and 21 assists in an overtime win to hand the Mavericks their third loss in the last four games.

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NBA scores, updates, news, stats and highlights

James Harden and Ben Simmons drop triple-doubles, while Anthony Davis explodes for 46 points on a busy night around the league.

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When All-Star reserves are announced

Once the starters for the 2020 All-Star Game have been revealed, the league's head coaches will select the All-Star reserves. Here's when the reserves will be announced.

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Friday's scores: Kings snap 8-game skid

The Sacramento Kings, led by De'Aaron Fox, overcame a 20-point first half deficit to snap an eight-game losing streak.

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Who are the tallest players in the NBA?

There are 15 active players on rosters in the NBA that are taller than 7-feet! Who are the tallest players in the NBA?

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Thursday's scores: Bucks edge Wolves for 4th-straight W

Giannis Antetokounmpo collected his 30th double-double in 33 games this season, while Carmelo Anthony put on a show in his return to MSG. Catch up on all the scores, stats and highlights from today's games, right here!

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NBA players react to David Stern's passing

Current and former NBA players took to Twitter today after learning of the passing of former NBA Commissioner David Stern.

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