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Running diary from Sunday's action

There were 11 games of NBA action with plenty of must-see matchups headlined by the one in Dallas consisting of Luka Doncic and Stephen Curry.

NBA.com Staff

Running diary from Friday's action

LeBron James added another piece of history to his resume, while Kelly Oubre Jr. went off for a career-high 40 points on an action-packed 5-game slate. Catch up on all the scores, stats, highlights and best fantasy performers of the day below.

NBA.com Staff

Running diary from Wednesday's action

Standout performances from Fred VanVleet, Kyrie Irving, Damian Lillard and Domantas Sabonis headlined Wednesday's six-game slate. We've got you covered below with all the final scores, stats, highlights and best fantasy performers of the night.

NBA.com Staff

Running Diary from Tuesday's action

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

NBA.com Staff

Running Diary from Sunday's action

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

NBA.com Staff

Running diary from Friday's action

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

NBA.com Staff

Clippers, Jazz climbing fast riding win streaks

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

Kyle Irving

Lillard, Blazers survive furious Knicks 2nd-half rally

Down by 25 early in the third quarter, the Knicks nearly pulled of the comeback win if it wasn't for Damian Lillard, who answered the call yet again for the shorthanded Portland squad.

Yash Matange

Running diary from Monday's action

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

NBA.com Staff

Latest update on CJ McCollum's injury

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

NBA.com Staff

Running diary from NBA on MLK Day

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

NBA.com Staff

Running diary from Sunday's action

With six games of NBA action on Saturday, there were plenty of storylines to follow up on. Keep up with all of it with the final scores, highlights, and the top fantasy performers.

NBA.com Staff

Friday's running diary

Big nights from Malcolm Brogdon and Domantas Sabonis helped Indiana stay hot in a win over the Portland Trail Blazers.

NBA.com Staff

Lillard & CJ make history, continue steadying ship

Yet again, the Trail Blazers backcourt came up clutch. Lillard and McCollum led the 20-point comeback as the former sealed it late to give Portland their fourth straight victory.

Yash Matange

Running diary from Tuesday's action

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

NBA.com Staff

Running diary from Sunday's action

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

NBA.com Staff

Running diary from Friday's action

From Damian Lillard's scoring outburst, to the Spurs' hard-fought win over the Lakers, there was no shortage of big performances on Thursday. We've got you covered with all the scores, stats and highlights from each game.

NBA.com Staff

Running Diary from Thursday's action

There were 11 NBA games on Thursday! Scroll down for final scores, stats and highlights from each contest.

NBA.com Staff

Running Diary from Wednesday's action

The 2020-21 NBA season continued with five games and 10 teams in action. With plenty of storylines to follow, we've got you covered with the final scores, news, stats, highlights and the top fantasy performers below.

NBA.com Staff

Twitter Reaction: NBA players in awe of Steph's 62

Steph Curry had Twitter talking after his career-high 62-point performance against the Portland Trail Blazers.

Benyam Kidane

Curry erupts for career-high 62 PTS

Steph Curry had himself a game against the Blazers, recording a new career-high of 62 points as the Warriors improve to 3-3 on the season.

Benyam Kidane

Running diary from Monday's eight games

The 2020-21 NBA season rolled on with an eight-game slate. From the first game in Detroit to the final game of the schedule in San Francisco, we've got you covered with final scores, news, stats, highlights and the day's top fantasy performers below.

NBA.com Staff

Highlights from Saturday's star studded lineup

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

NBA.com Staff

Lillard and Melo cook against Warriors

In a marquee matchup between elite scoring point guards, Damian Lillard outpaced Steph Curry in a blow out win for the Portland Trail Blazers.

Kane Pitman

In return from mouth laceration, 'Masked Kawhi' dominates

Just five days after needing eight stitches to tend to mouth laceration, the former two-time Finals MVP returned to the court with a mask on, but that didn't seem to bother his game one bit.

Yash Matange

Running diary from Thursday's games

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

NBA.com Staff

Clutch Lillard, red-hot Trent star in Blazers win vs. Lakers

The guard duo combined for 59 points on a supreme efficiency of 20-of-30 shooting from the field and 12-of-21 from beyond the arc, thus ensuring that the Trail Blazers began their 4-game road trip on a winning note.

Yash Matange

Running diary from Tuesday's exciting action

The NBA season rolled on with a five-game slate on Tuesday. We've got you covered with a recap of all the scores, stats, news, highlights and the best fantasy performers of the day.

NBA.com Staff

Recap of Thursday's 12-game slate

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

NBA.com Staff

Ranking NBA's top 30 players entering 2020-21

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

Scott Rafferty

Biggest storylines from Day 8 of preseason

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

Kane Pitman

Takeaways from this year's GM Survey

Once again, NBA.com's John Schuhmann surveyed the NBA's general managers to get their pulse on the league. Here are the biggest takeaways from this year's survey, which saw LeBron James and the Lakers come out as big winners.

Scott Rafferty

30 in 30: Are the Blazers a real threat?

Portland has the same core as it did last season with Damian Lillard, CJ McCollum and Jusuf Nurkic returning, but it was one of the more active teams in the offseason, retooling to address its greatest weakness. Will that be enough to get the Blazers over the hump in the Western Conference?

Scott Rafferty

Predictions: Most Valuable Player

Ahead of the season, our NBA.com Staff share their predictions for Most Valuable Player. Will Giannis Antetokounmpo make it three in a row or is this the season his run ends?

NBA.com Staff

Biggest storylines from Day 6 of preseason

Just eight teams hit the floor on Wednesday as LeBron James and Anthony Davis made their pre-season debuts, while Coby White and Zach LaVine put on a show for the Bulls. We've got you covered with all the big takeaways from Day 6 of pre-season.

Benyam Kidane

Biggest storylines from Day 3 of the preseason

Preseason action continued in the NBA with 12 teams taking the floor on Monday. From the Nets' All-Star duo making their debut to the LA franchises playing the second of their two preseason games, there were plenty of storylines to keep track of. We've got you covered with all the action from Day 3 of preseason.

Yash Matange

Biggest takeaways from Day 1 of pre-season

The NBA pre-season got underway with 10 teams in action. The Lakers new additions impressed in their first outing, while John Wall and DeMarcus Cousins made their return to the court after lengthy layoffs. We've got you covered with all the action from Day 1.

Benyam Kidane

Blazers close practice facility after positive COVID-19 results

The Portland Trail Blazers have closed their practice facility after three positive coronavirus tests came back in a space of four days.

NBA.com Staff

Individual duels we missed out on last season

From KD and LeBron to Curry and Lillard, the release of the first half of the 2020-21 NBA schedule means that fans can now circle their calendars for some of the biggest head-to-head matchups they were robbed of due to injuries over the past few seasons.

Gilbert McGregor

Have the Lakers retained the No. 1 spot?

With NBA training camps opening on Dec. 2 (IST) and the majority of offseason moves behind us, it's time to rank the best teams in the NBA following their decisions in the draft, trade market and free agency. Which teams took the leap to get better? Who fell through the cracks and slid down since last season?

Kyle Irving

The case for five 1st time MVP winners

Luka Doncic is the odds on favourite to win the 2020-21 MVP, but he's not the only potential first-time winner that should be on your radar.

Carlan Gay

Who's had the best offseason?

There has been plenty of movement so far in a wild offseason, so we asked our NBA.com staff to pick which team has won the offseason.

NBA.com Staff

Melo re-signing with Blazers

Free agent forward Carmelo Anthony, 36, is reportedly finalising a one-year deal to return to the Portland Trail Blazers.

Benyam Kidane

Covington's addition moves Blazers closer to contender

Back at full strength and with Covington reportedly in the fold, the Blazers are on track to make things interesting in the Western Conference in the 2020-21 season.

Gilbert McGregor

Report: Rockets trade Covington for Ariza, draft picks

According to ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski, the Rockets will receive Ariza, a 2020 first-round pick and a 2021 protected first-round pick in return.

Benyam Kidane

On This Date: Lillard's first 60-point game

This showcase, which came in a loss, was the first of three 60-point games for Lillard over the course of 2019-20 season - a feat only one other player had previously achieved in NBA history.

Yash Matange

Trade destinations for Jrue Holiday

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

Scott Rafferty

NBA stars sit down with VP candidate Kamala Harris

CJ McCollum, Donovan Mitchell, and Tobias Harris sat down with VP candidate Kamala Harris for a wide-ranging discussion on voting, law enforcement, and education reform ahead of the upcoming November election.

Benyam Kidane

LeBron: NBA's championship legacy gatekeeper

When you're as dominant of a player as LeBron James is, you have the power to create or prevent legacies for others. While there's a handful of superstars who will forever be a champion thanks to James, the list of players that never won — or are still in search of — an NBA title runs much longer thanks to LeBron's gatekeeping.

Kyle Irving

Kentucky blue runs deep in NBA Playoffs

Headlined by one of the most intriguing matchups of the 2020 NBA Finals in Anthony Davis versus Bam Adebayo, the University of Kentucky was well-represented in a record-setting 2020 NBA Playoffs for Big Blue Nation.

Kyle Irving

Rockets or Thunder more of a threat to Lakers?

The Lakers are moving on to the second round, where they await either the Rockets or Thunder. Which team should the Lakers be hoping to see? Two members of our NBA.com Staff discuss whether the Rockets or Thunder would have a better chance of upsetting the Lakers.

Scott Rafferty

Clifford Robinson passes away at age 53

The No. 36 overall pick in the 1989 NBA Draft, Robinson played 18 seasons in the NBA, becoming a Sixth Man of the Year and a one-time All-Star.

NBA.com Staff

Lillard to leave Orlando to examine injured knee

Lillard sprained his right knee in the Trail Blazers' 135-115 Game 4 loss. As per the team, 'his availability to return to the Orlando campus is yet to be determined.'

Yash Matange

Previewing Thursday's playoff action

Can the Milwaukee Bucks and the Los Angeles Lakers take care of business and wrap things up in their respective closeout games? Who will win the crucial Game 5 between the Rockets and the Thunder? We preview all games on Thursday's slate.

Yash Matange

Lillard (knee) out for Game 5

Trail Blazers star guard Damian Lillard has been diagnosed with a sprained right knee and is listed as out for Game 5 against the Lakers. Portland trails 3-1 in the series on the brink of elimination.

Kyle Irving

Dominant LeBron powers Lakers to 3-1 series lead

In just 28 minutes on court, James recorded 30 points, 10 assists, and six rebounds to lead the Los Angeles Lakers to a comfortable 135-115 Game 4 win over the Portland Trail Blazers.

Benyam Kidane

Lillard injures right knee, set to undergo MRI

After the results of the MRI of Damian Lillard's right knee tonight were inconclusive, the Portland Trail Blazers announced that the All-Star point guard would undergo a second MRI on Tuesday afternoon (local time).

Yash Matange

Is 'Dame Time' running out?

There is no player that has exerted more energy to this point in the bubble than Trail Blazers superstar Damian Lillard. Playing in what has felt like 12-straight playoff games since entering Disney World, Lillard is going to have to dig deeper if Portland is going to even the series against the Lakers. Will fatigue become a factor? And how has Dame performed trailing 2-1 in a series in his career?

Kyle Irving

LeBron's scoring barrage leads Lakers over Blazers in Game 3

LeBron James was in attack mode from the get-go, pouring in 38 points to lead the Lakers over the Trail Blazers in Game 3. Damian Lillard's finger looked just fine as the superstar scored 34 points, but a monster second half from Anthony Davis proved to be too much to handle.

Kyle Irving

What's at stake in Sunday's 4 Game 3s?

The four-game slates in the 2020 postseason continue. Here's all you need to know about the Game 3s scheduled for Sunday.

Yash Matange

Melo & his 'Gary Trent' connection

Anthony, in his return to the playoffs, shares a place in the Trail Blazers rotation with a teammate, who has been among the NBA's biggest revelations over the past month. The funny thing is that, 16 years ago, Melo made his postseason debut against this teammate's father - Gary Trent Sr.

Agustín Aboy

Dominant Davis leads Lakers past Blazers

Anthony Davis was unstoppable in Game 2, pouring in 31 points and 11 rebounds to lead the Lakers to a comfortable 111-88 win.

Benyam Kidane

Lillard dislocates left index finger, will play Game 3

The Trail Blazers All-Star left the game with 1:44 left in the third quarter and never returned. The team announced later that the X-rays returned negative.

Yash Matange

What's at stake in Friday's Game 2s?

We've got another four-game slate of playoff games tipping off Thursday night! Can the Lakers and Bucks bounce back from their opening game defeats? Meanwhile, the Pacers and Thunder look to level their first round series'. We've got you covered with a look ahead at what's at stake in each matchup.

Benyam Kidane

Lillard after Game 1 win: 'Job is far away from being done'

"Job is far away from being done," Lillard said postgame after the eighth-seeded Trail Blazers pulled off an upset win in Game 1. Both sides made clear after the game that there's improvements to be made as they brace for a long series.

Yash Matange

Takeaways: Lillard, Trail Blazers stun Lakers in Game 1

The Trail Blazers All-Star, who finished with 34 for the game, was responsible for 14 points in their game-sealing 22-9 run over the final eight minutes.

Yash Matange

What's the prognosis on McCollum's back injury

Dr. Michael S. George, a sports orthopedic surgeon with the KSF Orthopaedic Center in Houston, provides insight on the specifics of McCollum's fractured back including how it happens and his outlook moving forward.

Gilbert McGregor

Previewing each first round series

NBA.com is your destination for complete coverage of every series from now through the end of the NBA Finals. Below, we've got you covered with all you need to know ahead of each series in the opening round.

NBA.com Staff

Lakers vs. Blazers series preview: Can Lillard and co. cause an upset?

LeBron James' first playoff campaign with the Lakers begins with a battle against the most in-form player in the league, Damian Lillard. Can the Blazers star cause an upset or will the Lakers prove why they are the no.1 seed? This is not your typical 1 vs. 8 matchup!

Benyam Kidane

LeBron and Melo's best head-to-head battles

LeBron James and Carmelo Anthony are set to meet in the first round of the playoffs after the Trail Blazers clinched the final spot in the West. The one-time prospects turned rivals turned close friends have a long basketball history that dates back nearly two decades. Relive some of their best head-to-head moments from over the years!

Kyle Irving

Complete first round playoff schedule

The NBA Playoffs begin Monday, August 17 with a full slate of four games. Check below for times and dates of the entire first round.

NBA.com Staff

McCollum ends Grizzlies' season with big-time shots

With the win, the Blazers secure the No. 8 seed in the Western Conference. They'll take on the Los Angeles Lakers in the first round of the 2020 NBA Playoffs.

Scott Rafferty

Unique history of win-and-you're-in games

For the first time, the NBA will have a play-in tournament for the eighth seed in the Western Conference. We've never seen anything quite like this before but there have been three instances in which two teams played for the final playoff spot on the final night of the NBA season.

Gilbert McGregor

Play-in preview: Portland vs. Memphis

In the first-ever play-in tournament in NBA history, we preview this unique contest between the eighth-seeded Portland Trail Blazers and the ninth-seeded Memphis Grizzlies.

Yash Matange

Blazers & Grizzlies advance to play-in tournament

The race for the playoffs came right down to the wire, with the Blazers' win over the Nets and the Grizzlies' win over the Bucks sending them into the play-in tournament for the final spot in the post-season!

Benyam Kidane

NBA players' Twitter reactions to Blazers' thrilling win

In a back-and-forth contest between the Nets and Blazers, that the latter had to win to keep their season alive, went right down to the final possession. Eventually Portland won 134-133, with NBA players chiming in on Twitter at the intense finish.

Yash Matange

The stars born in the bubble

The restart in Orlando has catapulted some under-the-radar players into bubble stardom. Fred VanVleet has looked like Steph Curry, Michael Porter Jr. has Nuggets fans drooling and a 21-year-old Blazer has been the league's best shooter. We take a look at who has broken out in the bubble and whether that can continue into the postseason.

Matthew Blum

How play-in tournament will be decided

The Blazers, Grizzlies, Suns and Spurs each have a chance of making the Western Conference play-in tournament. Here's what will decide which teams face off for an opportunity to play the Lakers in the first round of the playoffs.

NBA.com Staff

How Wednesday's results impact the playoff picture

It's the last busy day of action during the seeding game schedule, with seven games on the slate and plenty left to be sorted out in the standings.

NBA.com Staff

Blazers jump to 8th as Lillard drops 61 in win vs. Mavs

Lillard's game-winning performance made him 12th player in NBA history and the first in franchise history with consecutive 50-point games. More importantly, it pushed the Trail Blazers to the 8th seed in the West with a half-game lead over the three other teams in the race.

Yash Matange

NBA to honour top players from seeding games

A panel of sportswriters and broadcasters who have been on site covering the season restart will select the Kia NBA All-Seeding Games Team and the Kia NBA Player of the Seeding Games.

Official Release

What's at stake in Wednesday's games?

Can the Phoenix Suns improve to 7-0? What will the race for the eighth seed in the West look like? Here's a rundown of the standings and everything at stake in Wednesday's seven-game slate.

Yash Matange

Who owns tiebreakers in the standings?

As we get closer to the conclusion of the seeding game schedule, focus will shift towards matchups as the playoff picture takes shape. This year, tiebreakers are more important than ever, as a number of teams could very well end up with identical records ahead of the playoffs. Below, find a breakdown of important tiebreakers in an ever-evolving playoff picture.

Gilbert McGregor

How Monday's results impacted the playoff picture

From the teams fighting for the West's final playoff spot to the teams jockeying for position in the standings, here's how each game on Monday has impacted the playoff picture.

NBA.com Staff

Dame drops 51 PTS in win over 76ers

The Portland Trail Blazers pull to within half a game of the eighth-seed Memphis Grizzlies after a 124-121 win over the Philadelphia 76ers — led by a 51-point performance from Damian Lillard!

Benyam Kidane

Embiid exits game vs. Blazers with ankle injury

Joel Embiid exited the game midway through the first quarter, appearing to tweak his ankle as he fought for a rebound.

Benyam Kidane

What's at stake in Monday's game?

While the East's playoff teams are confirmed, the final spot in the Western Conference is still up for grabs. Seedings over a majority of the standings are still up in the air. Here's a rundown of the standings and all that is at stake on Monday, one of only two seven-game slates in the NBA's restart.

NBA.com Staff

How Sunday's scores impact playoff picture

10 teams took to the courts at the Walt Disney World Resort in Orlando with a lot to play for on Sunday. Here's how each game impacted the playoff picture.

NBA.com Staff

What's at stake in Sunday's games

Sunday's schedule gives you every excuse to make it a "lazy Sunday." Here's what's at stake in all five games on Day 10 of the NBA restart.

Carlan Gay

How Friday's results impacted the playoff picture

The NBA restart in Orlando continued with another six-game schedule. Every game counts and every game has an impact on the playoff picture. Take a look at what Friday's games meant for the standings.

Gilbert McGregor

Lillard's historic night leads to crucial win

Portland's All-Star guard tied a career-high by sinking 11 triples en route to finishing with 45 points and 12 assists. The Blazers, who hit a franchise-record 23 3s, move within a half-game of the Memphis Grizzlies for the West's eighth seed.

Gilbert McGregor

Revisiting Nuggets-Trail Blazers' epic 7-game series

As these two division rivals face-off in the bubble at the ESPN World Wide of Sports complex, here's a lookback at the key moments and aspects from their entertaining and competitive series from the 2019 postseason.

Yash Matange

What's at stake in Friday's games?

The Western Conference logjam in the middle of the pack and the race to the eighth seed are both going down to the wire, while final playoff seedings in the middle of the East are also still up in the air. There's plenty of playoff implications from Friday's six-game slate! Here's how things look ahead of the games.

Benyam Kidane

How Wednesday's results impacted the playoff race

Results from the six games on Wednesday had the race for the eighth seed in the West get even tighter and had a huge impact on the seedings for multiple teams. Find out below how Tuesday's results impact the playoff picture.

NBA.com Staff

Lillard, Anthony power Blazers past Rockets

The Portland Trail Blazers' push towards the playoffs got a big boost today after sneaking home with a 110-102 win over the Houston Rockets, to move to a 2-1 record in Orlando.

Benyam Kidane

Who's scarier on offence: Harden or Lillard?

They're two of the best guards in the NBA, but which one is better? NBA.com's Carlan Gay and Scott Rafferty hit the debate corner to figure out the answer.

Carlan Gay

10 must-see games this week

Through four days of the NBA season restart, every team has played at least once and it's been entertaining, to say the least. Stay up-to-date with the biggest games to watch from second week of the seeding games at the Walt Disney World Resort in Florida.

Yash Matange

What's at stake in Wednesday's games?

From potential playoff previews, to the teams finding their groove, to the teams fighting for their playoff lives, there's plenty to keep track of during yet another busy day of NBA action.

Gilbert McGregor

How Monday's games impacted the playoff race

The playoff-like intensity is impossible to ignore as the NBA restart continued with Monday's six-game slate. Boston dealt Portland a setback in a thriller while San Antonio's playoff streak is still in play. What does it all mean for the playoff picture? We've got you covered below.

Gilbert McGregor

What's at stake on Monday?

Through three game-days of the NBA season restart in Orlando, all teams have played at least one seeding game. Day four will see 12 teams compete in six highly impactful games. Below, check out the standings and what's at stake during Monday's six-game slate.

Gilbert McGregor

DeRozan, Spurs jump in standings with win over Kings

Who moved up in the standings? Who's in danger of falling? The first full day of action at the NBA's restart has had a wide-ranging effect on the standings in both the Eastern and Western Conferences.

Gilbert McGregor

Ranking the best players in season restart

Is Kawhi Leonard still the best player in the NBA? Which one of Pascal Siakam and Jayson Tatum made the top 10? Who are the biggest risers and fallers? Who are the best players who didn't make it? All that and more in our latest player rankings.

Scott Rafferty

Scrimmage Roundup: Harden & Morant shine on final day

Headlined by big performances from James Harden, Luka Doncic and Ja Morant, we've got you covered with all the news from the final day of scrimmages in Orlando.

Benyam Kidane

Odds for the West's No. 8 seed

The Memphis Grizzlies currently have the eighth-best record in the Western Conference, but there are only 3.5 games separating them from the Portland Trail Blazers, New Orleans Pelicans and Sacramento Kings in the standings. Can Memphis hold on or will one of those teams overtake them?

Scott Rafferty

5 takeaways from Day 5 of scrimmages in Orlando

10 teams took the floor on Day 5 of the scrimmages games in Orlando. Take a look at the biggest storylines from each game as the All-Star trio of Ben Simmons, Luka Doncic, and James Harden provided plenty of highlights.

Yash Matange

Previewing Monday's scrimmage games

10 teams take the floor on Monday, here's a quick preview of the biggest storylines for each team.

Yash Matange

Scrimmage Roundup: Giannis shows no rust; Curry starts on fire

For the second consecutive day, eight teams took the floor in Orlando for their first scrimmage games. Here are a few observations from the four games, headlined by MVP Giannis Antetokounmpo's dominant showing and Seth Curry's red-hot shooting performance.

Yash Matange

Previewing Friday's scrimmages

After an entertaining Day 1, eight teams take the floor on Day 2 for their first scrimmage games. Here's a quick primer with the top storyline for each squad.

NBA.com Staff

Is Lillard the NBA's best offensive player?

Damian Lillard is once again having a terrific offensive season, but will anyone recognize him as the best offensive weapon in the game?

Carlan Gay

NBA players opting out of Orlando restart

June 24 in the United States is the final date for players from the participating 22 teams to decide if they wish to play in the season restart or not. Here is a running list of players who will reportedly sit out.

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

Power Rankings: All 22 starting backcourts

Do the Rockets or Trail Blazers have the NBA's best backcourt? Where do the Lakers rank after losing their starting point guard? And how much does experience matter down in the Disney World bubble?

Micah Adams

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.

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Trail Blazers mourn the loss of founder Harry Glickman

The father of professional sports in Oregon, who brought the Trail Blazers to Portland, dies at 96.

Official Release

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

CJ drops 37 PTS in Game 7 on the road

CJ McCollum turned in a playoff performance for the ages, pouring in 37 points on the road to lead the Blazers to their first Western Conference Finals in 19 years.

Benyam Kidane

Splash Bros combine for 62 PTS vs Blazers in '16 playoffs

Steph Curry scored 14 of his 29 points in the fourth quarter, including the Warriors' final seven points to seal the 125-121 win.

Benyam Kidane

OTD: Lillard's series-winner vs. Rockets in 2014

Lillard's memorable three-pointer not only sealed Game 6 and the series against the Houston Rockets, but it also booked the franchise's first Conference Semifinals ticket since 2000 after six previous attempts.

Yash Matange

MJ dominated Clyde Drexler

To some, Clyde Drexler was on the same level as Michael Jordan before the 1992 NBA Finals. To MJ, he was just another victim.

Carlan Gay

OTD: Lillard's Game 5 series-clincher vs. OKC in 2019

The near 37-foot series-clincher not only eliminated the Thunder from 2019 Playoffs but gave Lillard 50 points for the game, a playoff career-high and a playoff franchise record.

Yash Matange

Lillard x Westbrook trade 40-point games

Damian Lillard and Russell Westbrook traded buckets all night, but it was Lillard's clutch play down the stretch that lifted the Blazers to victory.

Benyam Kidane

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

Who will win the NBA 2K Players Tournament?

The NBA 2K Players Tournament is ready to kick off on Friday, April 3 and the first round matchups are set. Has Kevin Durant's time off this season boosted his 2K skills? Will Tik Tok be the downfall of players not gaming enough? Is all of Devin Booker's video game live streaming about to pay off? Should Hassan Whiteside unplug his mic so he doesn't have to listen to Patrick Beverley's trash talk?

Kyle Irving

#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

Four flattering stats: Carmelo Anthony

Wednesday's #NBATogetherLive Classic Game is Carmelo Anthony's career-high 62-point outburst against the Charlotte Bobcats back in January 2014. Forgot just how dangerous Melo was as a scorer? Here are three stats to put in perspective his prolific ability.

Micah Adams

Relive three of Melo's biggest moments in 19-20

After struggling to find a landing spot last season, Carmelo Anthony's resurgence as a staple on an NBA roster has been one of the most encouraging storylines of 2019-20 season. Take a look at three key plays that showcase that the 10-time All-Star still has it.

Kyle Irving

Melo thinks he wins rings if drafted by Detroit

Carmelo Anthony firmly believes he would have won multiple rings if he were drafted by the Detroit Pistons back in 2003.

Carlan Gay

CJ McCollum voted most underrated player since 2000

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

NBA.com Staff

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

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

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Recap of Wednesday's 9-game slate

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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Baynes' career-night gives Suns comfortable win

Baynes' 37 points are the most scored by an Australian in the NBA, beating the record of 34 points that was previously jointly held by Ben Simmons and Patty Mills.

Yash Matange

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

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

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Report: Nurkic to return next week

Nurkic has yet to play this season after sustaining compound fractures of his left tibia and fibula near the end of last season. Prior to his injury, Nurkic was averaging career-highs of 15.6 points, 10.4 rebounds and 1.4 blocks per game.

Scott Rafferty

Who has the longest active postseason streak?

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

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

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

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

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

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Sunday's scores

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

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

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

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Wednesday's scores: Tatum drops 36 in Celtics win

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

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

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

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

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

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Zion is more than just a dunker

As much attention as Williamson gets for his high-flying dunks, he's starting to show that there's a lot more to his game. Case in point? In addition to setting a new career-high with 31 points against the Blazers this week, he tied his career-high with five assists.

Scott Rafferty

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

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

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Lillard to miss ASG due to groin injury

Damian Lillard went to the locker room late in the fourth quarter of the Blazers' 111-104 loss to the Grizzlies and did not return.

Benyam Kidane

Wednesday's scores: Spurs snap 5-game skid

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

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Pelicans win big on Zion's career night

2019 No. 1 overall pick, Zion Williamson finished with a career-high 31 points in a big 21-point win for the Pelicans.

Yash Matange

Monday's scores: Lillard leads Blazers past Heat

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

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Jazz edge Blazers on controversial goal-tending no-call

Damian Lillard played all of the second half, scored a game-high 42 points but the Jazz clinched this close one 117-114 and snapped their five-game losing streak.

Yash Matange

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

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

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Friday's scores: Lillard powers Blazers past Spurs

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

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2020 Trade Deadline Tracker

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

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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

Nobody has ever done what Damian Lillard just did

No player in NBA history can match Damian Lillard's last six games. Which means quite simply... drop everything and clear the calendar, because you won't want to miss what he'll do next.

Gilbert McGregor

Lillard drops 51 points in Blazers win

Damian Lillard continued his torrid run of form, torching the Utah Jazz for 51 points in the Trail Blazers win over the Jazz at home.

Kane Pitman

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

Lillard records 1st career triple-double in win vs. Rockets

Lillard, with his stat line of 36 points, 11 rebounds, and 10 assists, became the first Trail Blazer with a 30-point triple-double since 1990.

Yash Matange

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

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

NBA.com Staff

Melo passes Garnett on all-time scoring list

Early in the second quarter, Carmelo Anthony scored his sixth point of the game to move up to 17th all-time in scoring.

Benyam Kidane

Dame records 50 & 13 in win vs. Pacers

Over the past three games, Lillard has scored 158 points (47-88 FG's) and knocked down 27 three-pointers. The Blazers have won two of these three games.

Yash Matange

Lillard drops 47 but Doncic, Mavs win in Portland

Both teams combined for an NBA record 43 three-pointers as the Mavericks began their 3-game road trip with a 133-125 win.

Yash Matange

Friday's scores: Beal leads Wizards past Cavs

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

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Who is going to take 8th in the West?

The Western Conference playoff picture has developed into seven teams jockeying for the top seven seeds, followed by seven teams fighting for the final No. 8 seed. Ahead of Zion Williamson's debut with the Pelicans in the mix for that final playoff spot, who should you root for to take that No. 8 seed and why?

Kyle Irving

Lillard drops career-high 61; Blazers edge Warriors in OT

Lillard's 61 points and 11 made 3-pointers are a franchise record and NBA-high on MLK Day.

Yash Matange

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

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

NBA.com Staff

Report: Kings and Blazers agree to trade

The Sacramento Kings and Portland Trail Blazers have reportedly come to agreement on a multi-player trade headlined by Trevor Ariza and Kent Bazemore

Kane Pitman

Luka outduels Lillard; Mavs win 4th straight

This is Doncic's 18th game this season of scoring 30 or more and the Mavericks have a record of 12-6 (66.7%) in those games.

Yash Matange

Carmelo tops 26,000 career points

Carmelo Anthony topped 26,000 points in his NBA career during the Portland Trail Blazers' road meeting with Dallas Mavericks. Anthony becomes the 18th player in NBA history to reach the milestone.

Kane Pitman

Trail Blazers win in Melo's return to Houston

With his efficient double-double (18p,12r) and the win, it was a perfect return for Carmelo Anthony to Houston.

Yash Matange

Thursday's scores: Pistons stun Celtics in Boston

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

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Tuesday's scores: Lillard, Blazers hold off Hornets

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

NBA.com Staff

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

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

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

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

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Wednesday's scores: Lakers win sixth straight game

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

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9 thoughts: Carmelo hits game-winner to beat Raptors

Over the last 3:57, the Blazers staged a 13-4 run that was capped by clutch moments from Carmelo Anthony, who turned back the clock to finish with a game-high 28 points. It's the Raptors' first loss to a team with a record below-.500 this season.

Gilbert McGregor

Why Melo is the perfect bandaid for Portland

For years, the Blazers have been searching for a way to succeed whenever their superstar needs to rest. As it turns out, letting Melo be Melo might just be the answer Portland's been looking for.

Micah Adams

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

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

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

Robinson, Knicks spoil Melo's return to MSG

Mitchell Robinson scored 22 points on a perfect 11-of-11 from the field as the Knicks beat the Blazers 117-93 for their third victory in a row.

Sidd Sinha

Sights and Sounds from Melo's return to MSG

It was a love-filled reunion for Anthony and the Knicks' faithful at the MSG as the former Knick erupted for a season-high points tally in a blowout loss for the Blazers.

Yash Matange

Melo shines in MSG return, Blazers lose fifth-straight

Carmelo Anthony poured in a season-high 26 points, but it wasn't enough as the Blazers dropped their fifth game in a row, losing 117-93 to the Knicks.

Benyam Kidane

How to react to Melo's return to MSG

Carmelo Anthony is set to make his return to Madison Square Garden for the first time since Dec. 16, 2017. It should be an emotional trip, unknowing if this will be the final time he steps foot on the the floor at The Mecca of Basketball. After seven seasons with the franchise, Knicks faithfuls should be out in full force to show their love to the team's last true star player.

Sidd Sinha

Tuesday's scores: Booker leads Suns to comeback over Blazers

Devin Booker and Kelly Oubre Jr. combined for 62 points as the Suns used a big fourth quarter to edge the Trail Blazers. Catch up on all the day's scores, stats, news and highlights from today's games, right here.

NBA.com Staff

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

Friday's scores: Knicks win in Brooklyn

Christmas may have passed, but the NBA kept on rolling with the six games on Friday headlined by Luka Doncic's return from injury and the Knicks defeating the Nets.

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Mitchell and Ingles star as Jazz hold off Blazers

A 14-point first quarter for Joe Ingles sparked a big night for the two-way wing, as the Utah Jazz withstood a furious Portland rally in the fourth quarter to take an important win at home.

Kane Pitman

Recap of Tuesday's 11-game slate

With no games on Wednesday, there was 11 games of NBA action packed into Tuesday's slate. Catch up on all the results, stats and highlights below.

NBA.com Staff

Sunday's scores: Giannis posts triple-double at MSG

Saturday's action was headlined by the 76ers snapping their losing streak, James Harden dropping 47 in Phoenix, and the Clippers winning by 25 in San Antonio.

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Saturday's scores: Lillard, McCollum combine for 67 in win

Saturday's action was headlined by the Kristaps Porzingis and the Dallas Mavericks handing the 76ers their third straight loss.

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Wednesday's scores: Pelicans snap 13-game losing streak

Nine games on Thursday's were headlined by the Heat handing the 76ers their first home loss of the season. Check out the rest of the results for more.

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Tuesday's scores: Clutch Lillard buries Suns

Damian Lillard capped off a big night for the Blazers' Big 3 with the game-winning and-1, while the Mavericks snapped the Bucks' 18-game win streak. Catch up on all the scores, stats, highlights and top performers from today's games, right here!

NBA.com Staff

Melo returns to Denver, believes his jersey should be retired

Carmelo Anthony made another return to Denver, in which a bizarre streak continued. Postgame, the veteran forward sounded off on the possibility of his Nuggets jersey being hung in the rafters.

Kane Pitman

Friday's scores: Cavaliers snap losing streak

Four games on the Thursday night NBA slate were headlined by Joel Embiid's season-high performance giving the Philadelphia 76ers the win in Boston and Luka Doncic making history yet again, this time in Mexico City.

NBA.com Staff

What kind of impact has Melo had?

Carmelo Anthony's contract with the Trail Blazers is now fully guaranteed, meaning he'll spend the remainder of his season in Portland as the team tries to make yet another playoff push. What type of impact has the 10-time All-Star had in the first chunk of games with his new team?

Kyle Irving

Lillard scores 31 to hand Knicks 10th-straight loss

Damian Lillard knocked down 8 three-pointers on his way to 31 points as the Portland Trail Blazers secure a 115-87 win over the New York Knicks.

Benyam Kidane

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