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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!

NBA.com Staff

Takeaways from the first fan vote returns

Dallas Mavericks guard Luka Doncic and Milwaukee Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo are the leading vote-getters for the 2020 NBA All-Star Game.

Scott Rafferty

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.

NBA.com Staff

AD dominates, LeBron dishes as Lakers down the Pelicans

Anthony Davis tormented his old team for the second time this season, as a furious first quarter run sets up the Lakers for a comfortable win over the Pelicans.

Kane Pitman

Alex Caruso, Tacko Fall among fan vote surprises

Caruso has come off the bench in all 32 games he's played for the Lakers while Fall has played a grand total of 11 minutes in three games for the Celtics.

Micah Adams

Will Trae Young make the All-Star team?

The second-year guard for the Atlanta Hawks is putting up gaudy offensive numbers. How he stacks up with an NBA legend in his prime might make you think differently about whether or not he should make the All-Star team.

Leandro Fernández

LBJ & AD star as Lakers survive Suns' late rally

The West-leading Lakers' 27-7 record is the best 34-game start by the franchise since the 2009-10 season, the last time they won the NBA Championship.

Yash Matange

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!

NBA.com Staff

Who has the most total wins of the 2010s decade?

The individual player with the most total wins in the NBA – regular season and playoffs combined – of the 2010s may not catch you by surprise, but the player second-most wins might! Take a look at the winningest NBA players of the decade.

Kyle Irving

LBJ outduels Luka as Lakers beat Mavs

For the first time in three clashes between the Lakers and the Mavericks this season, the home team came out victorious. These teams face-off for the fourth and final time of their season series in another fortnight at the American Airlines Center.

Yash Matange

Monday's scores: Lonzo fills it up vs. Rockets

Lonzo Ball headlined Monday's action with a monster performance against he Rockets - (27 PTS, 10 REB, 8 AST, 7 3PM). Catch up on all the day's scores, news, highlights and top performers, right here.

NBA.com Staff

LeBron named AP Male Athlete of the Decade

From 2010-19, James won three MVPs, three NBA titles and three NBA Finals MVPs. He joins Tiger Woods, Wayne Gretzky and Arnold Palmer as athletes to have earned the illustrious honour.

Gilbert McGregor

LBJ helps Lakers snap 4-game skid

Season-high numbers from James and the Lakers bench helps the team win in Portland for the second time this season.

Yash Matange

Sunday's scores: Suns snap 8-game skid

28 of the 30 teams in the NBA were in action on this Sunday with plenty of big matchups giving rise to plenty of storylines.

NBA.com Staff

Who should start in the All-Star Game?

Our NBA.com Staff reveals their 10 starters for the 2020 NBA All-Star Game now that voting is open.

NBA.com Staff

Best sneakers from the 5 Xmas Day games

Take a look at the sneakers donned by the biggest stars from all the five games on Christmas.

Yash Matange

Kawhi downplays win over Lakers: 'It does nothing'

With the Clippers now 2-0 against the Lakers this season, Kawhi Leonard says they aren't going to read too much into the Christmas Day win.

Yash Matange

Kawhi powers Clippers to comeback win over Lakers

Kawhi Leonard recorded a game-high 35 points, 12 rebounds and five assists as the Clippers clawed their way back to hand the Lakers their fourth-straight loss.

Benyam Kidane

How has LeBron performed on Christmas?

As the King prepares for his 14th game on the holiday, we take a look back at his numbers, record and most memorable Christmas Day games.

Yash Matange

Lakers' guide to playing on Christmas

From who has scored the most points to how LeBron James has played, here's everything you need to know about the Los Angeles Lakers on Christmas Day.

NBA.com Staff

Beverley's clutch defence helps Clippers snatch victory over Lakers

The Los Angeles Clippers hand the Los Angeles Lakers their fourth-straight defeat after pulling off a huge second-half comeback on Christmas Day.

Benyam Kidane

How Kawhi has played on Christmas Day

This season will be Kawhi Leonard's fourth time playing on Christmas Day. He's 1-2 on the holiday with averages of 19.3 points, 8.3 rebounds, 3.0 assists and 2.7 steals per game.

NBA.com Staff

The decisive factors in Lakers-Clippers

Who will guard LeBron James? Will the Lakers go big when the Clippers go small? What does Paul George's return mean? Here are the biggest storylines going into the Christmas Day matchup between the Clippers and Lakers.

Scott Rafferty

NBA remix to 12 Days of Christmas

An NBA twist to the classic featuring 12 drummers drumming, 11 pipers piping, 10 lords a-leaping, nine ladies dancing, eight maids a-milking, seven swans a-swimming, six geese a-laying, FIVE GOLDEN RINGS, four calling birds, three french hens, two turtled doves and a partridge in a pear tree!

Kyle Irving

NBA presents under the Christmas tree

The unofficial hoops holiday is here with a quintuple-header NBA extravaganza! A battle between Eastern Conference contenders tips off wall-to-wall action that also features a showdown between Ben Simmons and Giannis Antetokounmpo and a highly anticipated rematch from opening night between the Lakers and Clippers. Need a primer? We've got you covered!

Micah Adams

Who's No. 1 heading into Christmas?

A return to playoff form, a clean bill of health, an All-Star invitation ... here's what every team in the NBA should be wishing for heading into Christmas Day.

NBA.com Staff

Monday's scores: Nuggets beat Lakers for 6th straight W

Jayson Tatum dropped a career-high, the Nuggets beat the LeBron-less Lakers and the Raptors and Thunder both picked up big comeback victories! Catch up on all the action from today's games, right here.

NBA.com Staff

How to watch the NBA on Christmas

With five games slated for the 12th consecutive year, we've got you covered with the time and network for each game.

NBA.com Staff

Friday's scores: Utah Jazz win 4th straight

Four games on Friday were headlined by the Bucks defeating the Lakers and the Rockets snapping the Clippers' home winning streak.

NBA.com Staff

Giannis puts in MVP display as Bucks down Lakers

Giannis Antetokounmpo furthered his MVP credentials and the Milwaukee Bucks improved to the league's best record with a statement win over LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers

Kane Pitman

Kobe, Duncan, Garnett among eligible 2020 HOF candidates

The Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame today announced the star-studded list of eligible candidates for the Class of 2020

NBA.com Staff

Bucks-Lakers: A connection from 1971 to the present

A big matchup ahead of us between the two best records in the NBA is headlined by two generational figures – LeBron James and Giannis Antetokounmpo – who draw a curious and striking similarity with the 1971-71 season.

Leandro Fernández

LeBron vs. Giannis: Who has the edge?

The Bucks and Lakers have been the NBA's two best teams this season and the matchup between LeBron James and Giannis Antetokounmpo sells itself. Ahead of the highly anticipated battle between The Greek Freak and The King, take a look at the history behind two of the league's most dominant players.

Kyle Irving

Checking in on the wild MVP race

Giannis Antetokounmpo, LeBron James, James Harden and Luka Doncic are each having historic seasons, but which one would be the league's MVP if the season were to end today?

Scott Rafferty

Ranking LeBron's best dimes vs. Indiana

LeBron James was at his playmaking best in Indiana, reeling off highlight-reel dimes all night!

Benyam Kidane

Wednesday's scores: Clippers cruise past the Suns

Wednesday's action was headlined by the Pacers snapping the Lakers' 14-game road win streak and RJ Barrett's career-high 27 giving the Knicks a blowout win at home vs. the Hawks.

NBA.com Staff

Takeaways: Pacers snap Lakers' 14-game road win streak

With the win, the Pacers also snap their Lakers' seven-game win streak, tying them with the Milwaukee Bucks for the best record in the league at 24-4.

Yash Matange

LeBron has brought Cavs' playbook to Lakers

The 3-pointer Anthony Davis hit late in the Lakers' win over the Heat? It came on a set former Cavaliers head coach Tyronn Lue used to run for LeBron James and Kevin Love when they were teammates in Cleveland. Here's why it's so effective.

Scott Rafferty

Relive Kobe scoring 62 in three quarters

This week in NBA history includes the RaKobe Bryant scoring 62 points in three quarters against the Dallas Mavericks. Take a trip down memory lane to relive this week's top history-making moments.

Yash Matange

Recap of Monday's action

This Sunday's six-game slate was headlined by Nikola Vucevic's return, another solid game from Nikola Jokic in a win and the Lakers earning their 14th-straight road win.

NBA.com Staff

Did the Lakers take the top spot?

The top-10 teams remained the same but there was some shuffling around amongst the NBA's elite teams. The 76ers and Clippers were both rewarded for their successful weeks while the Celtics and Mavericks have taken a slide.

Kyle Irving

LeBron and AD lead Lakers to 7th-straight win

LeBron James and Anthony Davis combined for 59 points as the Los Angeles Lakers secured their seventh win in a row, beating the Atlanta Hawks 101-96

Benyam Kidane

Saturday's scores: Knicks stun Kings in Sacramento

Lot of familiar things happened on Saturday's 9-game slate - James Harden drops 50+ again, LeBron James and the Lakers win on the road again and the 76ers win at home again.

NBA.com Staff

LeBron leads Lakers to thrilling win over Heat

LeBron James and Anthony Davis were dominant, as the Lakers handed the Miami Heat their first home loss.

Kane Pitman

NBA stars' performances on Christmas

No NBA player has ever won more games on Christmas than Dwyane Wade. It's also the one day of the year that Stephen Curry struggles shooting. How have other current NBA stars have performed on Christmas?

NBA.com India Staff

How NBA legends have performed on Christmas

No one has played more Christmas Day games than Kobe Bryant. No one has rebounded better on the holiday than Bill Russell. How have other NBA legends performed on Christmas?

Kyle Irving

LeBron is by far the best player in the world

LeBron James has the Lakers off to their best start in franchise history through 25 games and he's doing it on both ends. One recently released stat reveals that the soon-to-be 35-year-old is still head and shoulders above everyone else.

Micah Adams

Thursday's scores: Bucks make it 16-straight wins

With 11 games around the Association, it was a busy day in the NBA, headlined by Kawhi Leonard's return to Toronto. Catch up on all the scores, stats, news and highlights from today's games.

NBA.com Staff

LeBron's triple-double keeps Lakers rolling

LeBron James continues to defy Father Time going for a 25-point, 11-rebound, 10-assist triple-double to lead the Lakers to their fifth-consecutive win and their 12th-straight road victory.

Kyle Irving

All-Star Moment: AD goes for 50

"An old-school performance... one for the ages." Anthony Davis couldn't be stopped on Monday, thoroughly dominating the Minnesota Timberwolves en route to his fourth career 50-point game.

Micah Adams

AD explodes for 50 PTS in blowout win over Wolves

The Lakers 21-3 start continues to be their best start to a season since the 2008-09 campaign when they also won 21 of their first 24 games.

Yash Matange

Monday's scores: Kawhi leads Clippers to big win

Eight games of NBA action was headlined with the 76ers defeating the Raptors for their third straight loss and Anthony Davis dropping 50 in a win.

NBA.com Staff

Power Rankings: Did the Pacers crack the top-10?

The Bucks remained on top after routing the Clippers while the Lakers patiently await Milwaukee's fall at the No. 2 spot. Aside from the top-two, there was plenty of movement as several teams shuffled around and a new team entered the top-10. Where does your favourite team rank?

Kyle Irving

AD scores 39 as Lakers beat Blazers by 23

The Lakers' 20-3 start is a franchise best 23-game start to a season since the 2008-09 campaign.

Yash Matange

Recap of Saturday's ten-game schedule

The Boston Celtics remain undefeated at home, Giannis Antetokounmpo and the Milwaukee Bucks send an emphatic message and the LA Lakers keep rolling.

NBA.com Staff

Rodney Hood exits game with torn left Achilles tendon

After the Blazers' announcement, players across the league took to Twitter to send their well wishes to Hood.

Yash Matange

Lakers continue struggles for Jazz with dominant win

The Los Angeles Lakers continue to roll to begin the NBA season with a dominant win on the road against the Utah Jazz.

Kane Pitman

Recap Thursday's 10-game schedule

The Lakers and Bucks improved on their NBA best record, while the Celtics remained undefeated at home in a battle of the East's contenders.

NBA.com Staff

LBJ & AD combine for 50 in win at Denver

The Lakers bounced back from a loss against the Mavericks a couple of days back with this noteworthy road win in Denver.

Yash Matange

Wednesday's scores: Clippers cruise past Blazers

A busy seven-game slate around the Association produced plenty of big-time performances, headlined by Montrezl Harrell, Luka Doncic and Lonnie Walker IV. Catch up on all the scores, stats, highlights and top performers from today's games.

NBA.com Staff

Does Utah have the blueprint to slow down LeBron?

Slowing down LeBron James and Anthony Davis has proven near impossible a quarter of the way through the season. Is anyone up to the task? Here's a case for why the Utah Jazz could be built to go toe-to-toe with the Lakers despite the result of their most recent meeting.

Matthew Blum

Power Rankings: Will Giannis, Bucks win 70?

Will the Bucks or Lakers ignite the debate about 70 wins? How does the return of Kyle Lowry impact the Raptors? Does Houston have a Russell Westbrook problem? This week's Power Rankings tees up the biggest December storylines.

Micah Adams

Recap of Monday's scores, stats and highlights

Catch up on all the scores, stats, news and highlights from today's busy nine-game slate in the NBA.

NBA.com Staff

Doncic's big second half leads Mavs past Lakers

Luka Doncic scored 21 of his 27 points in the second half to lead the Dallas Mavericks to an impressive 114-100 win over the Los Angeles Lakers at STAPLES Center.

Benyam Kidane

Everything LeBron has said about Luka

Even before their first meeting in the NBA, LeBron James had nothing but good things to say about Luka Doncic.

NBA.com Staff

LeBron and Giannis dominate as Lakers and Bucks extend winning streaks

The Los Angeles Lakers and Milwaukee Bucks extended their winning streaks to 10-games on the back of dominant performances from their superstar names.

Kane Pitman

A full recap from Saturday's 13-game slate

It was another busy night in the NBA, with a massive 13 games on the schedule. Luka Doncic and Trae Young dazzled, while the Lakers continued their early season dominance.

NBA.com Staff

Takeaways: AD drops 41 in NOLA return, LA win 9th straight

Anthony Davis was the star of the show, dropping 41 points in his return to NOLA as the Los Angeles Lakers secured a 114-110 win over the New Orleans Pelicans.

Benyam Kidane

Thursday's scores: Giannis, Bucks win 9 straight

The day before Thanksgiving delivered a 14-game slate of NBA action, headlined by Anthony Davis' monster night in his return to New Orleans.

NBA.com Staff

LeBron reaches 33,000 career points

With a three-pointer in the fourth quarter against the New Orleans Pelicans, LeBron James added another piece of history to his resume.

Benyam Kidane

How will AD's return compare to other NBA stars?

After seven seasons as a New Orleans Pelican, Anthony Davis returns to the Smoothie King Center as a member of the Los Angeles Lakers. Ahead of his return, revisit some other notable returns from big stars, including two of his Laker teammates.

Gilbert McGregor

How will you remember the AD-era in New Orleans?

Anthony Davis spent the first seven seasons of his NBA career in New Orleans with the Hornets/Pelicans. After a rocky end to his tenure with the franchise he was drafted by, Davis is set to make his first return to the city as a member of the Los Angeles Lakers.

NBA.com Staff

Tuesday's scores: Dinwiddie's game-winner gives Nets' 4th straight win

An action packed Tuesday saw the Bucks and Lakers win their eighth straight while the shorthanded Raptors edged the 76ers in a rematch of the Eastern Conference Semifinals.

NBA.com Staff

LeBron goes for 33 & 14, Lakers extend win streak to 8

The Lakers extend their road win streak to seven and eight overall while improving to a league-best record of 15-2, their best 17-game start since the 2008-09 season.

Yash Matange

Lakers hold on to No. 1, Clippers make big leap

The Clippers saw a big jump and the Rockets took a slight dip but the Lakers seven-game streak strengthens their hold on the league's top spot.

Gilbert McGregor

Lakers overcome halftime deficit to outlast Grizzlies

Trailing by eight points at the half, LeBron James and Anthony Davis led the Lakers to a 109-108 win over the Memphis Grizzlies.

Kane Pitman

Sunday's scores: Spurs snap 8-game losing streak

Giannis and the Bucks win their seventh straight while Carmelo Anthony and the Blazers slip to their fourth straight loss on a 10-game slate on Sunday

NBA.com Staff

Rondo fined $35,000

Rajon Rondo has been handed a $35,000 fine from the league for an incident involving Oklahoma City Thunder guard Dennis Schroder and the events that followed.

Kane Pitman

Biggest surprises so far this season

33-year-old Aron Baynes is producing like 33-year-old Kareem Abdul-Jabbar. Andrew Wiggins is dropping dimes and swatting shots like never before. Pascal Siakam is replacing Kawhi Leonard... and then some. Those are just some of the biggest surprises one month into the season.

NBA.com Staff

Saturday's scores: Butler scores 27 in Heat's 5th straight win

There were plenty of storylines, highlights and scores from an entertaining 10-game slate on Saturday. We got you covered with it all.

NBA.com Staff

Davis hitting 3s is a scary sign

Davis hasn't been an efficient 3-point shooter in his NBA career, but he went 4-for-7 from the perimeter in the Lakers' win over the Thunder. If that's a sign of what's to come, watch out.

Scott Rafferty

LeBron first player with triple-double vs. every team

LeBron James recorded 25 points, 11 rebounds and 10 assists in the Los Angeles Lakers' 112-107 win over the Oklahoma City Thunder.

Benyam Kidane

Wednesday's scores: Bogdanovic nets career-high in win over Suns

Bogdan Bogdanovic's career night leads the Kings past the Suns, while LeBron James creates history against the Thunder. Catch up on all the scores, stats, news and highlights from tonight's games below.

NBA.com Staff

LeBron, Lakers dominate Hawks in 21-point win

The Lakers continue to rack up the wins. This was their 11th in the last 12 games as they continue to match their best start since the 2010-11 season.

Yash Matange

Monday's scores: Murray drops 39 pts, Fultz enjoys career night

It was a busy Monday across six games in the NBA, headlined by Jamal Murray's 39 points in three quarters, while Markelle Fultz recorded a career-high for the Magic and the Kings ended the Celtics' win streak at 10 games. We've got you covered with all the scores, highlights, news and stats from each game.

NBA.com Staff

Lakers take No. 1 spot, Rockets on the rise

The Rockets seven-game winning streak shot them up seven spots into the top-five, the Heat have climbed their way up toward the top and the Lakers leaped the Celtics to overtake the No. 1 ranking.

Kyle Irving

Lakers & Celtics clinch league-best 10th win

The best teams in their respective conferences, the Lakers are off to their best start in nine years while the Celtics are off to their best start in 12.

Yash Matange

Saturday's scores: Malik Monk nails game-winning 3

Kemba Walker leads the Celtics to their 10-straight win, while James Harden and Bradley Beal both score 44 points in their team's wins. Catch up on all the day's scores, highlights and top performers, right here.

NBA.com Staff

NBA 2K20 season simulation results

In what is expected to be one of the closest rin NBA Championships pursuits in years, NBA 2K20 has simulated the 2019-20 season with some interesting results.

Kane Pitman

LeBron leads Lakers to 26-point win over Warriors

With this win, the Lakers improve to 9-2 and remain atop the Western Conference.

Yash Matange

Kemba scores 25, Celtics win 9th straight

Plenty of NBA action on Thursday, headlined by James Harden's 47 points in a win over the Clippers and the Celtics winning a league-best 9th straight game.

NBA.com Staff

Tuesday's action: Kings knock off Blazers

There were eight games of NBA action headlined by the Lakers earning a big win in Phoenix and Trae Young going off for a season-high 42 points!

NBA.com Staff

Kuzma's breakout performance leads Lakers past Suns

Kyle Kuzma missed the first four games of the season with a foot injury, getting the Lakers' young forward out to a slow start. His first breakout performance of the season pushed the Lakers past the Suns in a hard-fought win.

Kyle Irving

Don't sleep on the Phoenix Suns

The Phoenix Suns have been one of the biggest surprises to the start of the 2019-20 NBA season. Ahead of a big test tonight against the Lakers, is it time to consider them as a potential playoff sleeper in the West?

Kyle Irving

Power Rankings: A new No. 1 AGAIN!

Following their resounding win over the Los Angeles Lakers, the Toronto Raptors are the biggest risers in this week's Power Rankings. How far did they climb?

Micah Adams

Short-handed Raptors shock Lakers

The Los Angeles Lakers entered on a seven-game win streak and the Toronto Raptors entered without Kyle Lowry and Serge Ibaka. So naturally, the Raptors shocked the Lakers on their home floor and claimed a signature win.

Micah Adams

Monday's scores: Blazers edge Hawks in OT

Nikola Jokic hit another game-winning jumper, the Raptors bring the Lakers' win streak to an end, while the Blazers escape in OT against the Hawks. If you missed any of the action, we have you covered with all the scores, stats and highlights from each game.

NBA.com Staff

Sunday TV Preview: Can Raptors overcome injuries vs. Lakers?

The Raptors will be without two key players in Kyle Lowry and Serge Ibaka when they take on the red-hot Lakers on Monday. Will that be too much for them to overcome?

Scott Rafferty

Injury update on Kyle Lowry

The team announced that Lowry sustained a "fracture of the distal phalanx of his left thumb" in Toronto's win over the New Orleans Pelicans.

Scott Rafferty

LeBron makes history with another 20-point game

LeBron James joins Karl Malone and Kareem Abdul-Jabbar as the only players in NBA history with 1,000 career 20-point games in the regular season.

Scott Rafferty

Game-winners & Career-highs headline best from Saturday's 11 games

As 22 teams took the floor on Saturday, here's a short glimpse into everything noteworthy, historic and record breaking.

Yash Matange

Lakers win 7th straight as LBJ & AD combine for 51

The Lakers extended their win streak by grinding out a win against Miami Heat in a low-scoring affair.

Yash Matange

The secret to Dwight's resurgence

Howard's day of being an All-Star and Defensive Player of the Year candidate might be over, but the 33-year-old is showing clear signs of buying into his new role, and it is propelling the Lakers to new heights.

Scott Rafferty

Wednesday's scores: Murray leads Nuggets past Heat

There were only six games on Wednesday's slate but there was no shortage of big performances, headlined by LeBron James, Gordon Hayward and Trae Young.

NBA.com Staff

LeBron's triple-double guides Lakers to sixth-straight win

The Los Angeles Lakers extend their win streak to six games, behind a 30-point, 11-assist, 10-rebound performance from LeBron James.

Benyam Kidane

5 reasons why the Lakers are off to a perfect start

The target is off the back, LeBron is still The King, AD's cozying up to the five, Dwight Howard's still smiling and the biggest pre-season concern has been non-existent. It's hard to picture a more perfect start to the 2019-20 season for the Lakers.

Micah Adams

Live blog of Monday's games

LeBron James, Luka Doncic and Kawhi Leonard stuffed the stat sheet to lead their teams to wins on a busy Monday of NBA action.

NBA.com Staff

Power Rankings: There's a new No. 1

The 76ers are the only unbeaten team remaining in the NBA, taking over the top spot in this week's power rankings. The Lakers, Celtics, Heat and Suns are moving up the ladder while teams like the Nuggets, Trail Blazers and Warriors fall.

Kyle Irving

LeBron, Dwight shine in Lakers win

James got some help from Dwight Howard, who provided a big boost off the bench with a double-double in only 20 minutes of play.

Scott Rafferty

LeBron passes Kobe on all-time steals list

The only active player with more steals in their NBA career than LeBron James is Oklahoma City Thunder guard Chris Paul.

Scott Rafferty

Lakers edge Mavs in OT in Luka-LeBron show

Defeating the Mavericks 119-110, LeBron James and the Lakers won their fourth-straight game of the season to improve to a Western Conference-best 4-1 record.

K Irving and Yas...

10 Key NBA storylines for November

What's on tap in November? Superstars returning to play their former teams, marquee MVP matchups, tough stretches for title contenders, major individual milestones and much more. Take a look at what's in store for the first full month of NBA action.

NBA.com Staff

Updated odds to win 2020 MVP

Siakam is rising, Curry is falling and Giannis remains ahead of the pack. Check out the latest MVP odds along with some of the key storylines emerging after the first week of the regular season!

Micah Adams

Davis' monster 40-20 game guides Lakers past Grizzlies

Despite struggling with a sore shoulder, Davis put up historic numbers in the Lakers' 120-91 win at STAPLES Center.

Yash Matange

Davis, James power Lakers past Hornets

The Los Angeles Lakers win their second-straight game at home, overpowering the Charlotte Hornets 120-101.

Benyam Kidane

Recap of Monday's NBA action

There were five games of NBA action headlined by the Warriors looking to bounce back from a rough first game of the season, Luka Doncic versus Damian Lillard and the Lakers aiming to get above .500.

NBA.com Staff

Who made the biggest jump after Week 1?

The first week of the 2019-20 NBA season is behind us and the result was a ton of movement in this week's edition of our Power Rankings. The 76ers and Nuggets both made a jump up in the top-10, while the struggling Warriors fell out of the top-10. After a strong week, teams like the Heat, Mavericks, Suns and Hawks also made significant leaps from where they started the season!

NBA.com Staff

Vogel says Cousins could return this season

DeMarcus Cousins suffered a torn ACL in August, however the Los Angeles Lakers remain optimistic he could play at some point this season.

Benyam Kidane

Takeaways: LeBron leads Lakers past Jazz

The Lakers take their first win of the 2019-20 season as a cold shooting night proves costly for the Jazz.

Kane Pitman

Recap of Saturday's action

Opening week of the NBA season continued with an exciting Saturday, headlined by the Boston Celtics hosting the Toronto Raptors and the Los Angeles Lakers hosting the Utah Jazz.

NBA.com Staff

Kawhi gets the best of AD in LA debut

With a busy offseason, the first couple of weeks of the 2019-20 season presents with multiple superstars donning new jerseys in new places. Keep a track of how the biggest superstars performed in their debuts with the new franchises.

Yash Matange

Takeaways: Kawhi leads Clippers past Lakers in season opener

Kawhi Leonard picked up where he left off last season, pouring in 30 points to lead the Los Angeles Clippers to a 112-102 win over the Los Angeles Lakers on opening night.

K Irving and Ben...

How Kyle Kuzma fell in love with Australian wines in Melbourne

Kyle Kuzma got a taste of Australian wines during his recent visit to Melbourne, taking a helicopter ride to Levantine Hill vineyard in the Yarra Valley.

Benyam Kidane

Making the case for teams to win the West

The West is as deep as its ever been and with the balance of power, the playoffs will be an all-out brawl. How can each contender in the West make a push to the NBA Finals?

Kyle Irving

NBA.com 2019-20 GM Survey

Clippers, Bucks garner many honors as a wide-open NBA season nears.

J Schuhmann - NB...

Who will be Sixth Man of the Year this season?

Will Lou Williams make history by winning his fourth Sixth Man of the Year award or can someone else establish themselves as the league's best bench player this season? Our NBA.com Staff makes their predictions.

NBA.com Staff

Which teams will make the Finals this season?

After a busy offseason, the league appears to be more wide open than it has been in years past. Who will be playing for the Larry O'Brien Trophy in June?

NBA.com Staff

Recap of Thursday's preseason action

Get the latest scores, highlights and results from Thursday's preseason action.

Yash Matange

Who will be DPOY this season?

Will Rudy Gobert win the award for the third straight season or will someone else be named the NBA's Defensive Player of the Year? Our NBA.com Staff reveals their predictions.

NBA.com Staff

Recap of Tuesday's preseason action

Get the latest scores, top-scorers and highlights from Tuesday's preseason action.

Yash Matange

Biggest reason to watch all 30 teams

Dynamic duos, hidden talents, forgotten stars, potential breakthroughs and mysterious chemistry experiments... the 2019-20 season is going to be a madhouse. Don't know where to begin? We've got you covered.

Micah Adams

Where do teams stand after one week of the preseason?

The NBA preseason is underway and the regular season is quickly approaching. Where does your favourite team stand after one week of preseason action?

Kyle Irving

Davis leaves preseason game with thumb injury

Davis will reportedly get his thumb tested when the Lakers return to Los Angeles on Sunday.

Scott Rafferty

Davis dominates Warriors in preseason debut

Anthony Davis did not disappoint in his Los Angeles Lakers debut, dominating the Golden State Warriors for a double-double of 22 points and 10 rebounds in under 20 minutes of playing time.

Kyle Irving

Report: Davis, Russell set to make debuts in Lakers vs. Warriors

All of the stars will be active for Los Angeles Lakers versus Golden State Warriors preseason matchup. Reports state that Anthony Davis, LeBron James, Stephen Curry, D'Angelo Russell and Draymond Green will all play.

Kyle Irving

Ranking the best power forwards in the NBA

Ahead of the 2019-20 NBA season, our NBA.com Staff is ranking the top-10 players at every position. Take a look at the top 10 power forwards in the NBA.

Gilbert McGregor

Ranking the best small forwards in the NBA

Kawhi Leonard. LeBron James. Paul George. Jimmy Butler. Luka Doncic. Jayson Tatum. The NBA's small forward position is in good shape entering the 2019-20 season.

Scott Rafferty

What did LeBron say at media day?

LeBron James had plenty to say as he addressed over 100 media members at media day for the Lakers, from what he did this summer to playing with Anthony Davis and crowning the biggest winner of this hectic NBA summer.

Kyle Irving

NBA Jam superlatives

For NBA Jam week, we take a look at which of today's duos would be best suited to dominate the classic video game, from LeBron and Anthony Davis to Ja Morant and Jaren Jackson Jr.

K Irving and Gil...

Trade destinations for Iguodala

The Grizzlies are reportedly exploring trades for Andre Iguodala. Which teams should be interested in the three-time NBA champion?

Scott Rafferty

Can LeBron and AD end Lakers' playoff drought?

The Los Angeles Lakers have missed the playoffs in six consecutive seasons, dating back to 2013. As one of the favourites in the Western Conference, can LeBron James and Anthony Davis lead this team to the playoffs and beyond?

Kyle Irving

The scariest pick-and-roll duo in the NBA

What happens when the single-most versatile offensive player in NBA history becomes teammates with the single-most versatile big man in today's game? The presence of AD could unleash LeBron as a pick-and-roll puppet master the likes of which we've never seen.

Scott Rafferty

The 30 best players in the NBA

Where does LeBron James rank among the best players in the league? Did Stephen Curry fall outside of the top 5? What about all of the new stars on new teams? Our Global NBA.com weighed in to select the top 30 NBA players.

Micah Adams

NBA Jam Week: ranking all 30 top NBA duos

Is there a world in which LeBron James and Anthony Davis are the two best players in the league? What if Kristaps Porzingis is fully healed and suits up next to an even better version of Luka Doncic? Would it be that crazy if Klay Thompson returned and the Splash Brothers once again rolled as an unstoppable tag-team?

Micah Adams

New head coaches this season

Taylor Jenkins of the Memphis Grizzlies and John Beilein of the Cleveland Cavaliers are both set to embark upon their first season as head coaches in the NBA.

NBA.com Staff

Report: Howard to sign with Lakers

According to multiple reports, Dwight Howard has reached a buyout with the Memphis Grizzlies and will sign a non-guaranteed deal with the Los Angeles Lakers

Kyle Irving

How does Howard fit with the Lakers?

With DeMarcus Cousins likely to miss all of next season with a torn ACL, the Lakers have reportedly signed Dwight Howard to a non-guaranteed deal. How does the eight-time All-Star fit in Los Angeles?

Scott Rafferty

Kobe and the 'What If?' game

If you played out Kobe Bryant’s career 1,000 times, you’d be hard pressed to come up with a more impressive version than the one we actually saw. But what if things had gone down differently?

Micah Adams

Report: Lakers to work out Noah, Howard, Speights

The Lakers are also considering veteran centre Marcin Gotat, ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski reports.

Scott Rafferty

Expert medical opinion on DeMarcus Cousins

Dr. Michael S. George, a sports orthopedic surgeon with the KSF Orthopaedic Center in Houston, weighs in with specifics on the type of injury sustained, contributing factors and the outlook for a potential recovery.

NBA.com Staff

Can Kyle Kuzma become the Lakers' third star?

Kuzma told ESPN this offseason that he believes he can be the third star LeBron James and Anthony Davis need for the Lakers to compete for a championship. There are still many ways the 24-year-old can improve, but it begins with his jump shot.

Scott Rafferty

Four ways injury to Cousins impacts Lakers

What does this mean for Anthony Davis? Who are the best potential replacements still on the open market? Is there even more pressure on Kyle Kuzma to develop into a star? The latest setback for Cousins, reportedly a torn ACL, has a ripple effect on the rest of the roster moving forward.

Scott Rafferty

Players react to Cousins's reported injury

"Praying for my brother @boogiecousins," Isaiah Thomas tweeted.

Scott Rafferty

Report: Cousins suffers torn ACL in workout

According to Shams Charania of The Athletic, Cousins has suffered a torn ACL in his knee.

Scott Rafferty

When does the 2019-20 season begin?

The NBA season begins with an exciting pair of doubleheaders on Wednesday, Oct. 23. We've got you covered with the times, dates and locations for the season opener of all 30 teams.

NBA.com Staff

Re-living Magic's iconic sky hook

Magic wanted to redeem himself from his mishap in the 1984 Finals and he did by making one of the most iconic plays in NBA history.

Carlan Gay

Drafting the best all-time Lakers

We held a snake-style draft that included every player and coach who has represented the Lakers since the franchise's debut season. Who went No. 1? Was Shaquille O'Neal or Kareem Abdul-Jabbar the first centre selected? Here are the results.

NBA.com Staff

Games that will define this season

Of the 1,230 games on the regular season schedule, these are the ones that matter the most beyond simply who wins and who loses. These are the games that transcend the scoreboard to offer up a view on where we've already been, where we are now and where we're going next.

Micah Adams

LeBron, Lakers to appear most on U.S. National TV in 2019-20

The Lakers led the league with 43 games on national TV in America last season.

Carlan Gay

Biggest head-to-head matchups next season

After one of the busiest offseasons in recent memory, fans can now mark their calendars for some of the biggest head-to-head matchups that will feature no shortage of star power across the board

Gilbert McGregor

Which game are you most excited for?

Is it the 76ers vs. Bucks or the Clippers vs. Lakers? Our NBA.com Staff breaks down which game they're circling on their calendar for the 2019-20 season.

NBA.com Staff

Way-too-early Christmas Day preview

The 2019-20 NBA Christmas Day schedule has been released. NBA fans are in for a treat with a loaded five-game slate, but what's there to look forward to in each matchup?

Kyle Irving

Report: NBA Opening Night 2019-20 announced

The headliner for NBA Opening Night 2019-20 will be a battle between the LA Clippers and Los Angeles Lakers. The defending champion Toronto Raptors will also face off against the New Orleans Pelicans, The Athletic's Shams Charania reports

Kyle Irving

Report: Clippers vs. Lakers headline Christmas Day

The NBA Christmas Day schedule has been released through multiple reports, headlined by a battle at the STAPLES Center between the LA Clippers and Los Angeles Lakers

Kyle Irving

Most interesting destinations for Melo

Carmelo Anthony's trainer Chris Brickley stated that the 10-time All-Star is 100% NBA ready. What are some fun and interesting destinations for Melo?

NBA.com Staff

Can Vogel transform the Lakers into an elite defence?

In his best seasons as a head coach, Vogel made it clear that defence was his calling card. Can he tap into the Lakers' potential on that end of the floor?

Gilbert McGregor

Davis: Retiring without ring would be 'one of my biggest failures'

Anthony Davis won't be satisfied with his career until he has a championship ring on his finger.

Blake Birt

Who should play on Christmas?

While we're weeks away from the release of the 2019-20 NBA schedule, our NBA.com staff fleshes out their own personal wishlist for a slate of games during one of the biggest days in the regular season.

G McGregor and K...

Kawhi says he was 'very close' to signing with Lakers, Raptors

After an extensive free agency process, the Los Angeles Clippers created a situation for Kawhi Leonard that was too good to walk away from.

Benyam Kidane

Divisional Rankings: Did Clippers or Lakers win offseason?

After a busy offseason, the Pacific Division has a case for being the most talented in the NBA from top to bottom. Which team's moves put them in the best position to contend for a title?

Gilbert McGregor

Which L.A. duo is better?

After the moves the Lakers and Clippers made this offseason, the league's two best duos reside in Los Angeles. Our NBA.com Staff discusses which one they think is better.

NBA.com Staff

9 NBA teams on Forbes' 50 Most Valuable Teams 2019

Apart from the NBA teams, the list includes 26 NFL teams, seven MLB franchises and eight professional soccer teams from Europe.

Yash Matange

Report: Lakers claim K. Antetokounmpo off waivers

The Los Angeles Lakers have claimed Kostas Antetokounmpo off waivers signing him to a two-way contract, The Athletic's Shams Charania reports

Kyle Irving

Power Rankings post-Russ/CP3 trade

The NBA is set to be the most balanced it has been in over a decade. With LeBron James and Anthony Davis together, Kawhi Leonard and Paul George teamed up and the Bucks and Nuggets running it back with similar rosters, who's the top team in the league following a chaotic free agency?

Kyle Irving

How did the Lakers do this offseason?

Few teams have had an offseason as busy as the Lakers, but will it result in the team making a deep postseason run this upcoming season?

Gilbert McGregor

NBA 2K20 ratings revealed, Kawhi, LeBron earn top spot

The first round of NBA 2K20 ratings have dropped, with the game's top 20 players revealed.

Benyam Kidane

Cavs officially waive JR Smith

The Cleveland Cavaliers have officially waived JR Smith, paving the way for him to become an unrestricted free agent.

Benyam Kidane

Report: Phil Handy to join Lakers coaching staff

Phil Handy is widely regarded as one of the best player development coaches in the league, adding more experience to the Los Angeles Lakers staff.

Benyam Kidane

Report: AD withdraws from Team USA, World Cup

Anthony Davis will instead use the summer to prepare for his first season as a Los Angeles Lakers.

Benyam Kidane

AD to wear No. 3 this season

After reports surfaced that 'production issues' would prevent LeBron James from gifting No. 23 to Anthony Davis, the Lakers' newly-acquired superstar announced he'd be wearing No. 3 via Instagram.

Gilbert McGregor

Las Vegas Summer League Day 8 Recap

Day 8 of Summer League action consisted of eight consolation games as we gear up for the tournament, which tips off tomorrow. There were plenty of notable performances and big games and we've got you covered with everything from the day.

Gilbert McGregor

Report: LeBron won't be able to gift No. 23 to AD this year

According to a report from Yahoo's Chris Haynes, 'production issues' will postpone the number change for at least the 2019-20 season.

Gilbert McGregor

Cousins says quad is '100 percent healed'

DeMarcus Cousins is ready to rekindle his frontcourt partnership with Anthony Davis as a member of the Los Angeles Lakers.

Benyam Kidane

Who will win MVP next season?

Now that the odds for league MVP are out, we asked our NBA.com experts to weigh in on who they think will win the award in 2019-20.

NBA.com Staff

How Lakers signings help LeBron, Davis

After trading for Anthony Davis, the Lakers are left having to build the rest of their roster on mostly minimum contracts.

Scott Rafferty

LeBron to play point guard next season

Through his first 16 seasons in the NBA, LeBron James has averaged 7.2 assists per game.

Benyam Kidane

2019-20 features most title contenders in over a decade

Entering last season the Toronto Raptors were +1,850 to win the NBA title. Following the free agency frenzy, a whopping eight teams have better odds than that to win next year's championship. Going off of preseason odds, the 2019-20 season looks to be the most competitive in over a decade.

Micah Adams

Report: Lakers to add Avery Bradley

The nine-year veteran appeared in 63 games with the Clippers (49) and Grizzlies (14) in the 2018-19 season, posting averages of 9.9 points, 2.8 rebounds and 2.4 assists per games. He was waived by Memphis this past weekend

Kyle Irving

6 things we learned from NBA Free Agency

The league has changed a lot since the Raptors were crowned NBA champions in June, here are a couple things we've learned since then.

Carlan Gay

Report: Rondo agrees to re-sign with Lakers

In his first season in the purple and gold, the 33-year-old appeared in 46 games (29 starts), averaging 9.2 points, 8.0 assists and 5.3 rebounds per game.

Gilbert McGregor

Report: Cousins, Lakers agree to one-year deal

In 30 regular-season games with the Warriors this past season, the four-time All-Star averaged 16.3 points and 8.2 rebounds per game while playing less than 26 minutes.

Gilbert McGregor

Report: Quinn Cook, Lakers agree to deal

Cook spent the past two seasons with Golden State, where he averaged 7.7 points per game while shooting 41.8% from beyond the arc.

Gilbert McGregor

Which team is the favourite to win the title?

As the NBA landscape takes shape following a blockbuster free agency period, our global NBA.com writers look ahead and pick their favourite to win the 2020 NBA title.

NBA.com Staff

KCP, McGee return to the Lakers

Further reports suggest McGee has a player option for the second year.

Yash Matange

Latest updates & reports on #KawhiWatch

Stay up-to-date with the latest news and reports on where the reigning Finals MVP Kawhi Leonard will sign.

NBA.com Staff

Summer League Roundup – Day 3

Catch up on all the action from the final day of the Salt Lake City Summer League and California Classic.

Benyam Kidane

Lakers, Bucks, 76ers targeting Korver following trade

Per ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski, the Grizzlies have traded Kyle Korver and Jevon Carter to the Suns for De'Anthony Melton, Josh Jackson and picks.

Kyle Irving

Report: Raptors, Mavericks, Lakers in mix for Green

We ranked Danny Green as the third-best shooting guard in this free agency class behind Klay Thompson and Jimmy Butler, both of whom are no longer available.

Scott Rafferty

Summer League Roundup – Day 2

Catch up on all the action from the opening day of Summer League with the Spurs, Jazz, Lakers and Heat all picking up wins.

Kyle Irving

Dudley agrees to deal with Lakers

ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski reports that Jared Dudley has signed a one-year deal with the Los Angeles Lakers

Kyle Irving

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