Drama, thrilling rivalries and unique personalities headline the first week of the 2020-21 season.December 18, 2020 3:29 PMNEW YORK – The 2020-21 NBA season begins Tuesday, Dec. 22, tipping off with nine nationally televised games across the first three days of play.  Packed with drama, thrilling rivalries and unique personalities, the NBA will reach fans in 215 countries and territories in more than 50 languages during the .Coinciding with Kia NBA Tip-Off 2020, the NBA is encouraging fans around the world to join the action by sporting their favorite NBA jersey on Dec. 22 as part...…Drama, thrilling rivalries and unique personalities headline the first week of the 2020-21 season.December 18, 2020 3:29 PMNEW YORK – The 2020-21 NBA season begins Tuesday, Dec. 22, tipping off with nine nationally televised games across the first three days of play.  Packed with drama, thrilling rivalries and unique personalities, the NBA will reach fans in 215 countries and territories in more than 50 languages during the .Coinciding with Kia NBA Tip-Off 2020, the NBA is encouraging fans around the world to join the action by sporting their favorite NBA jersey on Dec. 22 as part...WW…

May 27, 2020 4:08 PMIf the 2019-20 season returns at the end of this hiatus, we may head straight to playoff basketball. And given the strangeness of this season, playoff basketball may be determined by matchups more than ever.Matchups obviously aren’t just about who’s guarding whom at the start of a possession. Especially in the playoffs, the offense will try to dictate matchups themselves, setting screens to pit their most potent scorer against the opponent’s most vulnerable defender.At the same time, if every other offensive player isn’t a threat to score, the defense can ignore the one...…May 27, 2020 4:08 PMIf the 2019-20 season returns at the end of this hiatus, we may head straight to playoff basketball. And given the strangeness of this season, playoff basketball may be determined by matchups more than ever.Matchups obviously aren’t just about who’s guarding whom at the start of a possession. Especially in the playoffs, the offense will try to dictate matchups themselves, setting screens to pit their most potent scorer against the opponent’s most vulnerable defender.At the same time, if every other offensive player isn’t a threat to score, the defense can ignore the one...WW…

After four months of “regular” NBA basketball, two months of inactivity due to the COVID-19 pandemic, a month of solo workouts, a month of training camp and three weeks of “seeding” games, the Trail Blazers will find out Thursday if their 2019-20 campaign goes on.And thanks in large part to Damian Lillard’s heroics in the last two games, the Trail Blazers are the odds-on favorite to not only make the Western Conference Play-In, but to finish as the eight-seed, which requires winning just once in two attempts to advance to the playoffs (the nine-seed has to win two games to advance). But...…After four months of “regular” NBA basketball, two months of inactivity due to the COVID-19 pandemic, a month of solo workouts, a month of training camp and three weeks of “seeding” games, the Trail Blazers will find out Thursday if their 2019-20 campaign goes on.And thanks in large part to Damian Lillard’s heroics in the last two games, the Trail Blazers are the odds-on favorite to not only make the Western Conference Play-In, but to finish as the eight-seed, which requires winning just once in two attempts to advance to the playoffs (the nine-seed has to win two games to advance). But...WW…

There's equal-opportunity offence and there's the 2019-20 Toronto Raptors.On any given night, there are several players that can be the team's No. 1 option. So much, in fact, that the Raptors have become the first team in 46 years to have five different players that played in at least 70% of the team's games to average 15 or more points per game, .Toronto Raptors leading scorers, 2019-20 seasonPlayerGPPPGPascal Siakam6022.9Kyle Lowry5819.4Fred VanVleet5417.6Norman Powell5116.0Serge Ibaka5515.4The last team to do so? The 1973-74 Buffalo Braves, who were led by Hall of Famer Bob...…There's equal-opportunity offence and there's the 2019-20 Toronto Raptors.On any given night, there are several players that can be the team's No. 1 option. So much, in fact, that the Raptors have become the first team in 46 years to have five different players that played in at least 70% of the team's games to average 15 or more points per game, .Toronto Raptors leading scorers, 2019-20 seasonPlayerGPPPGPascal Siakam6022.9Kyle Lowry5819.4Fred VanVleet5417.6Norman Powell5116.0Serge Ibaka5515.4The last team to do so? The 1973-74 Buffalo Braves, who were led by Hall of Famer Bob...WW…

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The Pelicans guard and former No. 2 overall pick has improved, but is still trying to make a lasting mark in the league.February 9, 2021 3:18 PMThe future of Lonzo Ball in New Orleans remains very much up in the air.Three years later, the NBA chatter is still abuzz about a player with a most appropriate last name, who is raising hopes in his city and also the volume on social media. And, speaking of elevation, he’s also being placed on the level of franchise savior — as premature as that might be.Except in this case, it’s not orbiting around Lonzo Ball anymore. It’s now the younger sibling,...…The Pelicans guard and former No. 2 overall pick has improved, but is still trying to make a lasting mark in the league.February 9, 2021 3:18 PMThe future of Lonzo Ball in New Orleans remains very much up in the air.Three years later, the NBA chatter is still abuzz about a player with a most appropriate last name, who is raising hopes in his city and also the volume on social media. And, speaking of elevation, he’s also being placed on the level of franchise savior — as premature as that might be.Except in this case, it’s not orbiting around Lonzo Ball anymore. It’s now the younger sibling,...WW…

NBA players from across the world have connected with the Black Lives Matter movementAugust 2, 2020 6:08 PMThey come here from a country that was probably less racist, and once they’re here, they’re like, ‘Wow, I can’t believe this (bleep).’ I hear it all the time.”LA Clippers coach Doc RiversAs a white person I can educate myself to see how we can try to bring positive change. I learned how John Lewis put his life on the line to fight for change, and he did that at a very difficult time. This is a great time to bring change, with everyone getting involved around the world, not only...…NBA players from across the world have connected with the Black Lives Matter movementAugust 2, 2020 6:08 PMThey come here from a country that was probably less racist, and once they’re here, they’re like, ‘Wow, I can’t believe this (bleep).’ I hear it all the time.”LA Clippers coach Doc RiversAs a white person I can educate myself to see how we can try to bring positive change. I learned how John Lewis put his life on the line to fight for change, and he did that at a very difficult time. This is a great time to bring change, with everyone getting involved around the world, not only...WW…

Look back at the winners of every NBA award, All-NBA team and more in NBA history.Updated on May 16, 2022 5:26 PM••• • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • Want every headline right at your fingertips? Sign up to receive NBA emails!By clicking "Submit", you agree to the and Privacy Policy. You agree that your personal information will be used to send you messages about NBA related products and services, and share your personal information with NBA partners and affiliates so that they can also contact you...…Look back at the winners of every NBA award, All-NBA team and more in NBA history.Updated on May 16, 2022 5:26 PM••• • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • Want every headline right at your fingertips? Sign up to receive NBA emails!By clicking "Submit", you agree to the and Privacy Policy. You agree that your personal information will be used to send you messages about NBA related products and services, and share your personal information with NBA partners and affiliates so that they can also contact you...WW…

Looking to control their destiny for a guaranteed playoff spot, the Warriors secured their 10th road win of the season, defeating the Kings 119-97 in Sacramento on Friday. The Splash Brothers combined for 54 points, as the Dubs outscored the Kings by 17 points in the second half (66-49). With Friday's victory, the Warriors can clinch a guaranteed top-six seed in the playoffs by winning their season finale in Portland on Sunday.01:57Team LeadersGSWSACMore Stats | HighlightsSetting a Defensive Tone EarlyThe Warriors set a tone defensively in the first quarter on Friday, holding the Kings to...…Looking to control their destiny for a guaranteed playoff spot, the Warriors secured their 10th road win of the season, defeating the Kings 119-97 in Sacramento on Friday. The Splash Brothers combined for 54 points, as the Dubs outscored the Kings by 17 points in the second half (66-49). With Friday's victory, the Warriors can clinch a guaranteed top-six seed in the playoffs by winning their season finale in Portland on Sunday.01:57Team LeadersGSWSACMore Stats | HighlightsSetting a Defensive Tone EarlyThe Warriors set a tone defensively in the first quarter on Friday, holding the Kings to...WW…