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“When you got a future Hall of Famer at the head of the snake, it just makes everybody better,” the Nets’ Kevin Durant said about Ja Morant of the Grizzlies.

Ben Simmons has a herniated disk in his back, but coach Steve Nash remains optimistic that he will play this season.

Domantas Sabonis will miss the Kings’ next five games before he is reevaluated on April 2, sources told ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski.

While Lonzo Ball will continue strength training, he will not continue his running program after hitting a plateau in his rehab.

Veteran guard Jamal Crawford, 42, announced on Twitter Monday that his 20-year NBA career had officially come to a close, saying “goodbye to the game, all the spoils the adrenaline rush.”

LA has made NBA history this season without stars Paul George and Kawhi Leonard as Lue is eager to prove his worth as a coach.

When will LeBron James become the NBA’s all-time leading scorer? We have the latest stats and projections, plus a look back at how he got here.

Kevin Durant said Monday that Kyrie Irving is “frustrated” he still can’t play at home, but the Nets’ championship window extends beyond this season.

LeBron James passed Karl Malone on the all-time scoring list on Saturday to move up to No. 2, but the Wizards spoiled James’ night as the Lakers continue to struggle.