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The 25 best dunkers in NBA history

Who are the best dunkers in NBA history? Did MJ, Vinsanity, Nique or Dr. J take the top spot? How do you compare the vicious power dunkers with the acrobatic aerial wizards? And to be clear... this is no exhibition. So apologies to the Slam Dunk artists, if you weren't throwing down spectacularly in games, this isn't the list for you.

Micah Adams

Reports: Assistants Hollins, Bzdelik out for season restart

The Lakers and Pelicans are headed to the ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex in Orlando for the 2019-20 NBA season restart, but both will reportedly be without a key assistant coach.

NBA.com Staff

Lakers announce signing of J.R. Smith

Smith last played in the 2018-19 season. He appeared in 11 games with the Cleveland Cavaliers, posting averages of 6.7 points, 1.9 assists and 1.6 rebounds in 20.2 minutes per game.

NBA.com Staff

20 milestones to watch for in Orlando

LeBron James can become the all-time leader in playoff wins. Here are 19 of the other records and milestones to be on the lookout for once the season restarts later this month.

Juan Estevez

Lakers remaining schedule

The NBA announced the remaining schedules for each of the 22 teams playing in Orlando. Here are the eight "seeding" games the Lakers will play once the season resumes.

NBA.com Staff

NBA's detailed plans for restart

The league distributed a 113-page handbook with details on hotels, game-day schedules and off-court accommodations. Here are the biggest key takeaways as the NBA moves closer to restarting.

T Reynolds, Asso...

OTD: Celtics record 24-pt comeback win vs. Lakers in 08

The Celtics' 24-point comeback win in Game 4 of the 2008 NBA Finals gave them a commanding 3-1 series lead.

Yash Matange

Players participate in protests for George Floyd

Current and former NBA players ranging from LeBron James to Kareem Abdul-Jabbar have used their platforms to speak out and participate in protests throughout their communities. Here's a look at some of the efforts from players across the league.

NBA.com Staff

Lillard on Lakers: "I think we could beat them"

"I think we could beat them." That's Damian Lillard in a recent interview with Vanity Fair about the prospects of playing the Lakers in the playoffs. Would Portland actually be the biggest threat to the Lakers in the first round?

Gilbert McGregor

Soundsystem Live: How many MVPs should LeBron have?

The King has won four MVPs in his career and is in the mix for his fifth this season. Should he win this year's award? And how many should he truly have?

NBA.com Staff

Bucks, Lakers or Clippers?

Are the Bucks, Lakers or Clippers in the top spot? Will either the Rockets or 76ers finally reach their full potential? Which team is most primed for an unexpected push as a championship sleeper?

Micah Adams

Kareem talks injustice, health inequity and more

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

NBA.com Staff

What's left to settle over final eight games of reg season?

The NBA's Board of Governors has approved the competitive format to restart the 2019-20 season, which means each of the 22 teams that will return will play eight games each before the playoffs. It might not sound like much, but a lot could change in those eight games.

Scott Rafferty

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.

NBA.com Staff

OTD: Lakers rally from 15 down in Game 7 of 2000 WCF

This victory helped the Lakers advanced to the 2000 NBA Finals, their 25th ever appearance at that stage and the first since 1991.

Yash Matange

Could break in action benefit LeBron & Lakers?

How the break in NBA action and time off will help LeBron James get some well-deserved rest and what it means for the Lakers title run.

Sidd Sinha

Who should win DPOY?

Will Giannis Antetokounmpo join Michael Jordan and Hakeem Olajuwon as the only players in NBA history to win MVP and DPOY in the same season? He has a strong case but he faces some serious competition from the likes of Anthony Davis, Ben Simmons, Brook Lopez and Bam Adebayo.

Scott Rafferty

How NBA legends performed in playoff debuts

In anticipation of Luka Doncic, as well as potentially Zion Williamson and Ja Morant, making their postseason debuts in 2020, we take a look back at how some of the league's biggest names — former and current — performed in their postseason debuts.

Yash Matange

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.

NBA.com Staff

LBJ tops NBA's highest-paid players, per Forbes

James remains the highest-paid NBA player on the Forbes' list for the sixth straight season. Meanwhile, New Orleans Pelicans' rookie and the No. 1 Draft pick in 2019, Zion Williamson is already among the other 34 NBA players on the list.

Yash Matange

The 1960s All-Decade Team

The greatest champion. The greatest record setter. The walking triple-double. The 1960s featured some of the largest legendary figures in the history of the game. Beyond the biggest names, who else ruled the decade?

Micah Adams

You can't tell the story of the 1970s without...

Kareem. Doctor J. Iceman. The Logo. Pistol Pete. The 1970s ushered in a new brand of basketball that marked a significant shift still felt today. These are the the defining moments from the NBA's quintessential fork-in-the-road decade.

Micah Adams

You can't tell the story of the 1980s without...

Magic and Bird. Michael Jordan's arrival. The 1988 Slam Dunk Contest. The Bad Boy Pistons. The 1980s may have shaped the NBA as we know it today.

Carlan Gay

Scoring the rivalry: Magic vs. Bird

Johnson and Bird played against each other 37 times in their NBA careers — 18 times in the regular season, 19 times in the playoffs. Who won more of those games and what were their stats?

Scott Rafferty

The 1980s All-Decade Team

Magic Johnson and Larry Bird were the easy picks, but who else made the cut? Plus, two players from one team, but not the Lakers or Celtics?

Micah Adams

Lakers edge Suns at the buzzer in '10 playoffs

The Los Angeles Lakers took a 3-2 series lead, thanks to Ron Artest's putback at the buzzer in Game 5 against the Phoenix Suns.

Benyam Kidane

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.

NBA.com Staff

You can't tell the story of the 2000s without...

Did Kobe, Duncan or Shaq take the crown for best player? How did Vinsanity set the stage for the next 20 years? What did MVPs for Nash and Nowitzki mean for the NBA's growing popularity? And how do the 2001 Lakers stack up with the 2008 Celtics?

Micah Adams

All-Decade Team for 2000s

10 years, five players, one impossible task. Aside from a couple of no-brainers, choosing the All-Decade Team for the 2000s proved tough. Steve Nash or Jason Kidd? LeBron James or Kevin Garnett? Our week-long decade-by-decade trip through NBA history continues with our second All-Decade Team.

Benyam Kidane

The four tiers of title contenders

If the NBA does return, it will do so under unprecedented conditions. Introducing unknown variables increases the odds for chaos, and there's no better equalizer than chaos.

Micah Adams

KD & Russ power comeback in 2012 playoffs

Kevin Durant and Russell Westbrook scored 21 of the Thunder's 32 fourth quarter points as they pulled off an epic comeback win over the Los Angeles Lakers, 103-100 in Game 4 of the 2012 Western Conference Semi-finals.

Benyam Kidane

Magic jumps center, leads Lakers to 1980 NBA title

IN Game 6 of the 1980 NBA Finals, Magic Johnson jumped center, played every position and led the Lakers to the NBA championship in one of the greatest Finals performances of all time.

Benyam Kidane

50th anniversary of 1970 NBA Finals Game 7

This iconic Game 7 contest at the Madison Square Garden helped the Knicks clinch their first NBA Championship in franchise history behind an inspired performance by point guard Walt Frazier.

Yash Matange

Pick a C for post-80s dream team

What if you were tasked with building the perfect team, but with the catch that you didn't know the actual identities of the players you were picking from? We took some of the best players from the last three decades, lined up their stats and removed the names. Up next is the centre position.

Scott Rafferty

The perfect date for NBA fans

How May 7th became the unequivocal best day for NBA fans through a series of memorable moments and milestones.

Sidd Sinha

Pick a SG for post-80s dream team

What if you were tasked with building the perfect team, but with the catch that you didn't know the actual identities of the players you were picking from? We took some of the best players from the last three decades, lined up their stats and removed the names. Up next is the shooting guard position.

Scott Rafferty

MJ and Kobe's epic All-Star Game duel

The star of the decade against the teenager who was trying to follow a similar path. Under the bright lights of Madison Square Garden, Michael Jordan and Kobe Bryant put on a show that will never be forgotten.

Leandro Fernández

5 historic teams that deserve a documentary

Which teams would be most interesting to get a peek behind the curtain? We looked at recent history of the NBA to find the most appealing suitors for a documentary series in the style of ' The Last Dance'.

Sergio Rabinal

Kobe voted best scorer since MJ

We picked 16 of the best one-on-one scorers since Michael Jordan, seeded them 1-16 and placed them in a bracket. Each day fans on NBA.com voted for each matchup and we have a winner... Kobe Bryant! In our championship round, Bryant knocked off the No. 1 seeded Kevin Durant. Here's how the whole tournament unfolded!

Micah Adams

10 best moments of Kobe's career

With the late, great Kobe Bryant set to be honoured into the Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame this weekend, take a look at 10 of the best moments in the Lakers legend's career.

Kyle Irving

OTD: Kobe's game-winner vs. Suns in 2006

First, Bryant's floater in the closing seconds of regulation ensured overtime. Then, in the extra session, he nailed a buzzer-beater to help the Lakers win Game 4 of their first-round series vs. the Suns in 2006 and take a 3-1 series lead.

Yash Matange

One-on-one scorers: KD or LeBron? Kobe or Harden?

KD or LeBron? Kobe or Harden? Up until his retirement with the Bulls in 1998, Michael Jordan was unquestionably the best one-on-one scorer in the NBA. But what about since then? We picked out the top scorers in the post-MJ era and seeded them 1-16. Each day, your votes will determine who moves on to the next round with the simple goal of crowning the one-on-one king. We're down to the final four!

Micah Adams

The best one-on-one scorers right now

Who is the most efficient? Who is the most dominant? Who is the scariest? Let's take a closer look at the league's best one-on-one scorers from the 2019-20 season.

Scott Rafferty

VOTE NOW: Picking the best one-on-one scorer since MJ

Up until his retirement with the Bulls in 1998, Michael Jordan was unquestionably the best one-on-one scorer in the NBA. But what about since then? We picked out the top scorers in the post-MJ era and seeded them 1-16. Each day, your votes will determine who moves on to the next round with the simple goal of crowning the one-on-one king. We're down to the final eight!

Micah Adams

VOTE NOW: Best one-on-one scorer since MJ

Kobe Bryant? Kevin Durant? Allen Iverson? LeBron James? Kyrie Irving? Carmelo Anthony? Someone else? When it comes to pure one-on-one scoring chops, there's an abundance of players who could make a claim to be the best one-on-one scorer in recent memory. We picked out the top scorers in the post-MJ era and seeded them 1-16. Each day, your votes will determine who moves on to the next round with the simple goal of crowning the one-on-one king.

Micah Adams

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.

NBA.com Staff

What is the triangle offence?

The Chicago Bulls and Los Angeles Lakers ran the triangle during their championship runs in the 1990s and 2000s. What is the offence and what made it so special?

Scott Rafferty

SIDEKICK SEMIS: Kobe vs Kareem. Scottie vs Magic.

What is the best season by any sidekick? We picked 16 of the best throughout all of NBA history and seeded them 1-16. There can only be one winner which is why we need your help in sorting through the contenders one day at a time. Vote below on each matchup and by the end of the week, we'll crown a champion as determined by you, the fans!

Micah Adams

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?

NBA.com Staff

VOTE BEST SIDEKICKS: Pippen or Penny? Dr. J or Kareem?

What is the best season by any sidekick? We picked 16 of the best throughout all of NBA history and seeded them 1-16. There can only be one winner which is why we need your help in sorting through the contenders one day at a time. Vote below on each matchup and by the end of the week, we'll crown a champion as determined by you, the fans!

Micah Adams

VOTE NOW: Best seasons by sidekicks

What is the best season by any sidekick? We picked 16 of the best throughout all of NBA history and seeded them 1-16. There can only be one winner which is why we need your help in sorting through the contenders one day at a time. Vote below on each matchup and by the end of the week, we'll crown a champion as determined by you, the fans!

Micah Adams

OTD: Bryant's 2OT game-winner in Portland in 2004

On April 14th in 2004, Kobe Bryant made not one, but two clutch 3-pointers in a crucial 105-104 double-overtime victory over the Portland Trail Blazers.

Yash Matange

OTD in 2016: Kobe's iconic 60-pt farewell game

On April 13th in 2016, Kobe Bryant played one of the greatest final games of any player's career in NBA history. We take a quick look back at that special and memorable night.

Yash Matange

OTD: Lakers record first-ever 3-peat in 1954

The 1954 title was the fifth championship in the Lakers' franchise history and the last during their time in Minneapolis.

Yash Matange

Lakers GM Pelinka's positive thinking during NBA hiatus

Los Angeles Lakers GM, Rob Pelinka has the health and safety of the world at the front of his mind, though, he continues to hold a positive mindset with an NBA return having the potential to be a beacon of hope through the coronavirus pandemic.

Kane Pitman

WATCH: Kobe drops 49 in 08' playoffs

Kobe Bryant delivered a classic performance in game 2 of the 2008 NBA playoffs against the Denver Nuggets.

Kane Pitman

Who wins 2-on-2: MJ/Pippen or Shaq/Kobe?

Jordan and Pippen. Kobe and Shaq. Our all-time 2-on-2 tourney has reached the championship round and there can be only one winner. Vote now!

Micah Adams

OTD in 2019: Dirk & D-Wade's final home games

We recap all the tears, jubilation, and records from a memorable gameday of the 2018-19 regular season - April 9th.

Yash Matange

LeBron: No 'closure' if season is cancelled

With the NBA season suspended due to the global coronavirus pandemic, LeBron James says there will be an air of unfinished business if the 2019-20 season does not resume.

Benyam Kidane

Antetokounmpo family donates 10,000 surgical masks

The Antetokounmpo brothers have come together to donate 10,000 surgical masks to an Athens neighbourhood to help with Covid-19 relief in Greece.

Kane Pitman

VOTE NOW: Jordan vs LeBron? Kobe vs Magic?

Jordan and Pippen vs LeBron and D-Wade. Kobe and Shaq vs Magic and Kareem. The semifinals of our all-time 2-on-2 tourney features nothing but the absolute best of the best. But there can be only one winner which is why we need your help! Vote below and we'll be one step closer to crowning an all-time 2-on-2 tournament champion as determined by you, the fans!

Micah Adams

Shaq, Penny and a 'what if' alternate reality

Have you ever played the "what if" game with Shaq and Penny? Have you ever gone year-by-year to see exactly how things could have been different? Welcome to the world where the greatest short-lived duo in NBA history instead stuck together, stayed healthy and prospered side-by-side in the most magical place on Earth.

Micah Adams

VOTE NOW: The all-time 2-on-2 tourney continues

Durant vs Jordan. Duncan vs LeBron. Magic vs Bird. Russell vs Shaq. The quarterfinals of our all-time 2-on-2 tourney features some heavy-hitting battles which is why we need your help in sorting through the contenders. Vote below on each matchup and by the end of the week, we'll crown a mythical 2-on-2 tournament champion as determined by you, the fans!

Micah Adams

VOTE NOW: Best duos ever in 2-on-2 tourney

Which all-time duo would win a 2-on-2 tournament? We picked 16 of the best duos in NBA history and seeded them 1-16. There can only be one winner which is why we need your help in sorting through the contenders one day at a time. Vote below on each matchup and by the end of the week, we'll crown a mythical 2-on-2 tournament champion as determined by you, the fans!

Micah Adams

Rewatch Kobe's OT heroics vs. Pacers

After Shaquille O'Neal fouled out in overtime, a 21-year-old Kobe Bryant delivered in the clutch, taking over the extra period to help the Lakers take a commanding 3-1 series lead.

Benyam Kidane

Vanessa: Kobe's HOF election 'peak of his NBA career'

Following news of Kobe Bryant's Hall of Fame induction, his wife Vanessa spoke with ESPN about just how much the honour means for the late Laker legend.

Benyam Kidane

Family time and staying prepared: Vogel navigates hiatus

Frank Vogel spoke with reporters via conference call for the first time since the NBA season was suspended, revealing some of the activities that are occupying his time while at home.

Kane Pitman

Kawhi wins fan vote for greatest shot ever bracket

We picked 16 of the greatest shots in NBA postseason history, seeded them 1-16 and placed them in a bracket. Each day fans on NBA.com voted for each matchup and we have a winner... Kawhi Leonard! His Game 7 buzzer-beater last year against the Philadelphia 76ers outlasted a field which included iconic shots by Michael Jordan, Ray Allen, Magic Johnson and more.

Micah Adams

Is Kuzma the Lakers' championship X-Factor?

When Kyle Kuzma plays well, the Lakers win. It's that simple. The problem? The 24-year-old has seen a dip in production across the board while being relegated to a reserve role this season.

Kane Pitman

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.

NBA.com Staff

#NBATogetherLive: Kobe drops 65 on Blazers

A 65-point explosion from Kobe Bryant helped the Los Angeles Lakers snap a seven game losing streak against the Portland Trail Blazers, which turned out to be just the beginning of a historic individual scoring run.

Kane Pitman

VOTE NOW: Kawhi Leonard or Ray Allen for greatest shot ever

We picked the 16 greatest shots in NBA postseason history, seeded them 1-16 and placed them in a bracket. Each day fans on NBA.com have voted for each matchup and we're down to the final two! Who will take the crown on the last day of voting?

Micah Adams

VOTE NOW: Greatest shots... Kawhi or MJ? Ray or Kyrie?

We picked the 16 greatest shots in NBA postseason history and seeded them 1-16. Vote below on each matchup and by the end of the week, we'll crown the greatest shot in NBA postseason history as determined by you, the fans! We're onto the semifinals with only four shots still in contention!

Micah Adams

Shump: LeBron's 'biggest superpower' is sharing his IQ

LeBron James might be one of the most physically dominant players in NBA history, but it's his knowledge of the game that takes him to the next level, according to former teammate Iman Shumpert.

Benyam Kidane

VOTE NOW: Kawhi vs Jordan in greatest shots bracket

We picked the 16 greatest shots in NBA postseason history and seeded them 1-16. Vote below on each matchup and by the end of the week, we'll crown the greatest shot in NBA postseason history as determined by you, the fans! We're onto Day 2 of voting after the 1st Round narrowed the field from 16 down to 8.

Micah Adams

Ranking active No. 1 overall picks

There are currently 13 active former No. 1 overall picks of the NBA Draft. It's a given that LeBron James ranks first, but where do the other 12 former first overall picks fall into place behind him?

Kyle Irving

VOTE NOW! The greatest shots in playoff history

We picked the 16 greatest shots in NBA postseason history and seeded them 1-16. There can only be one winner which is why we need your help in sorting through the contenders one day at a time. Vote below on each matchup and by the end of the week, we'll crown the greatest shot in NBA postseason history as determined by you, the fans!

Micah Adams

#NBATogetherLive: Re-watch Shaq's 61-point game

This career-high 61-point performance was among O'Neal greatest regular season performances of his career.

Yash Matange

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!

NBA.com Staff

OTD: Lakers win record 69 games in 1972

After their record-setting regular season, the Los Angeles Lakers went on to win the 1972 NBA Finals, their first since moving to LA.

Yash Matange

Who is the NBA's most clutch player?

LeBron James or Kawhi Leonard? Damian Lillard or Stephen Curry? The debate over who are the league's most clutch players is one that will seemingly never be settled. That's not going to stop us from trying.

Micah Adams

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?

NBA.com Staff

On this date: Kobe goes for 60…again

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

Gilbert McGregor

OTD: Lakers retire Abdul-Jabbar's jersey

Also on March 20, LeBron James recorded the first 50-point game of his career.

Yash Matange

Lakers release COVID-19 statement

"We learned today that two Lakers players have tested positive," the Lakers announced. "Both players are currently asymptomatic, in quarantine and under the care of the team’s physician."

Official Release

15 must-rewatch games from 2019-20

With no live NBA action and all games from the 2019-20 season free on NBA League Pass until April 22, we give you a list of games you must rewatch from this season.

Yash Matange

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.

NBA.com Staff

Ranking the weirdest fits in NBA history

With news that Tom Brady is leaving the only NFL team he's known, we ranked the weirdest star departures in NBA history.

Kyle Irving

MVP Ladder: Giannis or LeBron?

With the season postponed, let's check in on where the MVP race holds, with two names well and truly ahead of the rest.

Kane Pitman

The weight of 12 great minutes from AD

The Lakers are 42-0 this season when holding a lead entering the fourth. The key to getting out in front? Hint: it's not LeBron James.

Carlan Gay

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.

NBA.com Staff

Dinwiddie, Nets stun Lakers in LA

After statement wins over the weekend, the Lakers drop a game to the visiting Brooklyn Nets, who evened the season series after losing earlier in the season in Brooklyn.

Yash Matange

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.

NBA.com Staff

Joakim Noah signs with Clippers

After reports surfaced last week, the team today made Noah's signing official. He appeared in 42 games with the Memphis Grizzlies last season.

Gilbert McGregor

Return of The King

There was plenty of movement among the top 10 in a week that saw the L.A. Lakers earn a number of statement wins, the Toronto Raptors go perfect and the Houston Rockets fail to earn a win. Who rose? Who fell? We've got you covered with it all.

Gilbert McGregor

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.

NBA.com Staff

What we learned from third battle for LA

The Lakers and Clippers are ridiculous defensively, guards shouldn't challenge LeBron James at the rim, Paul George can still be the best player on the court and much more.

Scott Rafferty

Giannis to undergo precautionary MRI on left knee

Antetokounmpo collided with Avery Bradley on a drive to the basket, with his leg appearing to bend awkwardly as he came down.

Benyam Kidane

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.?

NBA.com Staff

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.

NBA.com Staff

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!

NBA.com Staff

LeBron leads Lakers to win over Giannis and the Bucks

In the battle between the league's two best teams, LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers picked up a statement win over Giannis Antetokounmpo and the Milwaukee Bucks.

Kane Pitman

LeBron's four-step plan for winning MVP

LeBron James goes up against Giannis Antetokounmpo on Friday and while there's a growing sense that the Greek Freak has wrapped up a second consecutive MVP award, LeBron can still make a late push. Here's how.

Micah Adams

Giannis leads the pack in MVP race

Quite a lot has changed since the last time we checked in on the MVP race. The top two is the same, but there's a newcomer in the top-five and Russell Westbrook's emergence has impacted James Harden's MVP chances in a big way.

Scott Rafferty

Report: Lakers sign Dion Waiters

The Los Angeles Lakers have reportedly added more firepower to their bench, signing free agent guard Dion Waiters for the remainder of the season.

Benyam Kidane

AD, LBJ dominant in Lakers win

Anthony Davis returned to the Lakers lineup and so did his dominant play, as he and LeBron James put up monster lines in another Lakers win and another Philadelphia 76ers road loss.

Kane Pitman

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.

NBA.com Staff

Huge day on NBA League Pass

LeBron. Zion. Kawhi. Those are just some of the biggest names in action today on NBA League Pass. Here's a closer look at some of the biggest storylines in what should prove to be an eventful day across the NBA!

Micah Adams

LeBron's biggest championship X-factor

The Lakers are quietly turning LeBron James into the single-most dangerous post-up player in the NBA and it could be the answer for fixing one of the team's biggest weaknesses.

Carlan Gay

LeBron triple-double lifts Lakers on Zion's career night

LeBron James recorded his 13th triple-double of the season to lead the Anthony Davis-less Lakers past the Pelicans 122-114.

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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.

NBA.com Staff

Did the Rockets jump the Lakers?

The Rockets are rewarded for their six-game win streak while the Raptors take a slide following a winless week. A team drops out of the top-10 while a new team re-enters the league's elite group.

Kyle Irving

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.

NBA.com Staff

Ja dazzles as Grizz down Lakers

In a potential first round playoff preview, Rookie of the Year frontrunner Ja Morant poured in 27 points helping The Grizzlies upset the Lakers.

Kane Pitman

Teams that can replicate Houston's all-in mentality

The Rockets have gone all-in on small ball and constructed one of the most unique rosters in NBA history. The time for system-altering trades has passed for the rest of the league, but there are teams that can still replicate Houston’s mentality of embracing what makes them special.

Matthew Blum

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!

NBA.com Staff

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!

NBA.com Staff

LeBron drops 40 PTS, outduels Zion

LeBron James (40 points) outdueled rookie Zion Williamson (29 points) as the Los Angeles Lakers secured their sixth win in a row, with a 119-108 victory at STAPLES Center.

Benyam Kidane

The LeBron vs Zion Highlight Reel

The highly anticipated first matchup between long-time superstar LeBron James and his understudy rookie phenom Zion Williamson didn't disappoint. Take a look at the highlight reel of the two star's best plays in their first matchup!

Kyle Irving

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.

NBA.com Staff

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.

NBA.com Staff

LeBron vs Zion rekindles 'first matchup' memories

The first matchup between Zion and LeBron brings back memories of other generational matchups. How about when LeBron first played Kobe Bryant? Or when Bryant first played Michael Jordan? Here's a trip down memory lane to revisit some of the first matchups between iconic generational talents.

Yash Matange

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.

NBA.com Staff

Did the Lakers hold the No. 2 spot?

The Bucks remain comfortably on top with teams like the Lakers, Raptors, Celtics and Rockets jockeying for position inside the top-five. Did the Lakers hold on to their No. 2 spot? How far did the Clippers fall after a bad loss?

Kyle Irving

Lakers hold off Celtics in a thriller

The Los Angeles Lakers escaped with a 114-112 win over the Boston Celtics at home, with the game producing a playoff-like intensity that came right down to the wire.

Benyam Kidane

Celtics-Lakers … a potential Finals preview?

Boston and LA have met 12 times in the NBA Finals. As both have established themselves among the league's elite this season, you shouldn't rule out the potential of a 13th Finals meeting happening sooner rather than later.

Gilbert McGregor

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.

NBA.com Staff

Report: Lakers planning to waive DeMarcus Cousins

DeMarcus Cousins' short stint with the Los Angeles Lakers is reportedly coming to an end, as the franchise plans to waive the injured big man.

Kane Pitman

Report: Morris to sign with Lakers

Markieff Morris reached a buyout agreement with the Pistons and it was reported the Lakers were the frontrunner to sign the veteran forward. In the latest update, The Athletic's Shams Charania announced Morris plans to sign with the Lakers.

Kyle Irving

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.

NBA.com Staff

Is Kawhi still the best player in the NBA?

For the third time this season, our NBA.com Global Staff joined forces to rank the best players in the league. Is Kawhi Leonard still No. 1? Who climbed into the top 30? Who fell out of the top 30?

Scott Rafferty

Power Rankings out of the All-Star break

With the All-Star Weekend in the rearview, the business end of the season is here and several teams have some big questions to answer before the playoffs. From the Raptors' injury woes, to the Rockets' lineup experiment, this week's power rankings breaks it down for each team.

Micah Adams

The best of Kobe in the All-Star Game

All-Star Weekend was always Kobe Bryant's time to shine and that won't change in 2020 with a number of tributes dedicated to the late legend. In honouring Kobe, take a look at some of the most memorable moments and records the Mamba still holds at the All-Star Game.

Kyle Irving

Kobe's arrival as an All-Star legend

In front of the 50 Greatest Players in NBA History, an 18-year-old Kobe Bryant once delivered a show-stopping performance for the ages that foreshadowed his rise as a legend forever synonymous with All-Star weekend.

Micah Adams

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."

NBA.com Staff

LeBron, AD help Lakers edge Nuggets in OT

With this win in Denver, the Lakers have won an NBA record 17 straight road games against Western Conference opponents.

Yash Matange

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.

NBA.com Staff

AD shines in big Lakers win vs. Suns

The Lakers took care of business against the visiting Phoenix Suns, winning 125-100 and remaining unbeaten (3-0) against their division rivals this season.

Yash Matange

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.

NBA.com Staff

Did the Lakers surrender a top-two spot?

While no one was able to dethrone the Bucks from their top spot, teams like the Raptors and Nuggets are patiently awaiting their chance to take over the No. 1 ranking. The Celtics are creeping up and a new team enters the top-10.

Kyle Irving

Notable players being bought out or waived

Isaiah Thomas, Darren Collison and Marvin Williams are among the players reportedly available on the buyout and free agency market now that the trade deadline has come and gone.

Scott Rafferty

Kobe Bryant's impact & legacy in Asia

From India, China, the Philippines, Malaysia, and more, Kobe Bryant left behind a unique legacy of fandom and reverence across the largest continent.

Karan Madhok

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.

NBA.com Staff

Davis, James close out win for Lakers

The young Golden State Warriors refused to go away, forcing Anthony Davis and LeBron James to close them out down the stretch in an entertaining game at Chase Center.

Kane Pitman

Will the Warriors threaten the Lakers in the West next season?

At the start of the season, you could have expected this Lakers-Warriors game to be must-see-TV. Now that it's here, we'll see the first-place Lakers take on the last-place Warriors in a game that'll likely leave much to be desired. In looking to the future for these two franchises, two members of our NBA.com staff discuss how competitive the Warriors will be next season and where they'll stand against teams like the Lakers and other competitors in the West.

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Why Clippers adding Morris could swing LA battle

Marcus Morris is having a career year with an average of 19.6 points per game, but it's what he's capable of doing on the other end of the floor that could give the Clippers the edge over the Lakers in a series.

Scott Rafferty

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.

NBA.com Staff

How A.I. connected two fans 5,000 miles away

Over 5,000 miles separate Buenos Aires and Charlotte, NC but on June 6, 2001, a legendary performance from Allen Iverson linked two kids from each city, long before they would first cross paths.

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Is this the most iconic LeBron photo ever?

The sensational photo from Friday brought back memories of the iconic photo of LeBron James and Dwyane Wade. Both are masterpieces but which photo reigns supreme?

Micah Adams

Russ drops 41 as small-ball Rockets beat Lakers

The Rockets, with a lineup of Harden-Westbrook-Covington-Tucker-Gordon, sealed this game with a 16-3 run over the final 4:30 minutes of the game.

Yash Matange

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!

NBA.com Staff

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.

NBA.com Staff

Biggest questions entering the trade deadline

Will there be movement in Los Angeles? Do the Raptors have anything in store? Which other Eastern Conference teams will look to improve? These are just some of the big questions entering the 2020 NBA trade deadline.

Gilbert McGregor

All-Star Saturday night participants are set

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

NBA.com Staff

LBJ carries Lakers to 27-pt win vs. Spurs

James knocked down a season-high 6 3-pointers and scored 19 of his game-high 36 points in the fourth quarter as the Lakers swept the 3-game season series with the Spurs.

Yash Matange

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!

NBA.com Staff

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.

NBA.com Staff

Did the Bucks or Lakers take the top spot?

Our regular format of power rankings returns this week after honouring the great Kobe Bryant last week. The Raptors have been rewarded for their win streak and the Jazz have been penalized for a winless week. Where did your favourite team end up?

Kyle Irving

LeBron's triple-double gives Lakers first win since passing of Kobe

The Lakers came up short at home on the night of the late Kobe Bryant's tribute, but LeBron James wasn't going to let them drop two in a row. James went for a triple-double to push Los Angeles past the Kings in their first win since the passing of franchise legend Bryant.

Kyle Irving

Fans in India pay tribute to Kobe Bryant

Halfway across the world from Los Angeles, take a look at the various ways Indian basketball fans have paid tribute to the Laker great.

Yash Matange

Sights & Sounds from Lakers' 1st game since Kobe's passing

The Lakers hosted the Trail Blazers in what was an emotional contest at the STAPLES Center, marking their first game since the death of Kobe Bryant.

Kyle Irving

LeBron honours Kobe with touching pre-game speech

LeBron James addressed the STAPLES Center crowd ahead of tip-off, honouring his friend, competitor and Laker legend Kobe Bryant.

Benyam Kidane

One Possession: Kobe's last shot

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

Sergio Rabinal

Kobe's challenge to Giannis drives MVP

"Kobe influenced my life." - Having already ticked off Kobe Bryant's MVP challenge, the next box for Giannis Antetokounmpo to check is an NBA championship.

Kane Pitman

All-Star jerseys to honour Kobe, Gianna

Team LeBron to Wear No. 2 and Team Giannis to Wear No. 24 as a Tribute to the Bryants During 69th NBA All-Star Game. Player Participants Throughout the Weekend to Wear Patches with Nine Stars Representing Those Who Lost Their Lives in Sunday’s Tragedy.

Official Release

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.

NBA.com Staff

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.

NBA.com Staff

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.

NBA.com Staff

Vanessa Bryant: 'We are completely devastated'

Vanessa Bryant took to Instagram to thank people for the outpouring of support since the helicopter crash which claimed the lives of her husband Kobe Bryant and their 13-year-old daughter Gianna.

Benyam Kidane

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.

NBA.com Staff

Shaq pays tribute to Kobe

The Hall of Fame center was Kobe Bryant's teammate for eight seasons with the Los Angeles Lakers, leading the franchise to three-straight NBA titles from 2000 to 2002.

Kyle Irving

Kobe's best game against every team

81 against the Raptors. 40 in the second half against the Clippers. 62 in three quarters vs the Mavericks. This week's Power Rankings pays homage to Kobe Bryant with a closer look into his best game against every team.

Micah Adams

Report: Dinwiddie changing number for Kobe

Bryant is "by far" Dinwiddie's favourite player of all time, prompting the Nets guard to change his jersey number from 8 to 26 following the 18-time All-Star's shocking death.

Scott Rafferty

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.

NBA.com Staff

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.

NBA.com Staff

"He got 60 on me and I didn't give him anything free all night"

"He got 60 on me and I didn't give him anything free all night." Gordon Hayward recalls playing against Kobe Bryant in his final game and opens up about his relationship with the Lakers' legend.

Micah Adams

Iverson pens heartfelt tribute to Kobe Bryant

Iverson and Bryant entered the NBA together in 1996, carving out a long-running rivalry throughout their storied careers.

Benyam Kidane

LeBron honours Kobe: 'I promise I'll continue your legacy'

LeBron James has broken his silence on the tragic death of Kobe Bryant with a heartfelt Instagram post, "I promise I'll continue your legacy man!"

Kyle Irving

Kobe memoriam pours into Super Bowl Media Week

Kobe Bryant's memoriam has carried into the NFL's Super Bowl Media Week as 49ers star cornerback speaks on what the late NBA legend meant to him.

Kyle Irving

NBA postpones Lakers vs. Clippers game

The NBA released a statement confirming that Wednesday's game between the Lakers and Clippers will be postponed 'out of respect for the Lakers'.

Benyam Kidane

Bollywood & India's sports icons mourn Kobe's death

Some of the biggest names from India's movie and sports industry such as Sachin Tendulkar, Satnam Singh, and Akshay Kumar took to social media to show their love and mourn the death of 'The Black Mamba'.

Yash Matange

NBA teams pays tribute to Kobe Bryant

Kobe Bryant played all of his 20 seasons (1996-2016) as a member of the Los Angeles Lakers, winning five NBA Championships, two Finals MVPs, 18 All-Star selections, and the league MVP in 2008.

Yash Matange

Jordan on Kobe: "like a little brother to me."

Following the tragic death of Kobe Bryant, Charlotte Hornets owner and Chicago Bulls legend Michael Jordan released the following statement.

Micah Adams

Tracking the Clippers and Lakers Grammy Trips

Two five-game trips. A total of 35,000 kilometres travelled. One prestigious awards ceremony. Here's all you need to know about what the next 10 days entail for LA's two NBA teams.

Gilbert McGregor

NBA Commissioner statement on Kobe Bryant

Following confirmation of the helicopter crash that killed Kobe Bryant in California, NBA Commissioner Adam Silver released the following statement.

Official Release

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.

NBA.com Staff

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.

NBA.com Staff

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.

NBA.com Staff

Simmons shines on historic night for LeBron

On a night where LeBron James continues his climb up the all-time scorers list it was Ben Simmons who put on a clinic to lead the Philadelphia 76ers to an impressive win at home.

Kane Pitman

The key to LeBron's climb up the scoring list

When LeBron James first came into the league, his jump shot was seen as his greatest weakness. It took him a while to turn it into a strength, but it helped him reach his peak and prolong his career, to the point where he's still among the league's leading scorers at age 35.

Scott Rafferty

LeBron passes Kobe on all-time scoring list

Kareem Abdul-Jabbar and Karl Malone are now the only players in NBA history who have scored more career points than LeBron James.

Gilbert McGregor

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?

NBA.com Staff

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.

NBA.com Staff

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?

NBA.com Staff

Is Ben Simmons the ultimate LeBron stopper?

Ben Simmons has a strong Defensive Player of the Year moment on the horizon as he'll go head-to-head against LeBron James, the catalyst of the Lakers high-powered offence. Can the towering Aussie size up the all-time great and make a statement as one of the best defenders in the NBA?

Kyle Irving