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Nikola Jokic’s unique evolution as a do-it-all playmaker has the Nuggets center in consideration for MVP.

Short-form video content company Overtime is launching a professional basketball league that will compensate high school-aged players in hopes of funneling elite talent away from playing both high school and collegiate basketball.

Kobe vs. Shaq? Wade vs. Baby Jordan? Howard vs. Gordon? Who holds the all-time dunk crown for each NBA team?

All-Star teammates Donovan Mitchell and Rudy Gobert took aim after Wednesday night’s overtime loss at how games for their NBA-leading Jazz squad are officiated.

Sixers star Joel Embiid did it all in stunning the Jazz and James Harden’s return to Houston went as expected in an eventful night in the NBA.

All-Star teammates Donovan Mitchell and Rudy Gobert took aim after Wednesday night’s OT loss at how games for their NBA-leading Jazz squad are officiated.

In his return to Houston, the Nets’ James Harden received a mixture of cheers and boos from fans in a 132-114 win over the Rockets.

Kelly Oubre Jr. will not play in Wednesday’s game against the Trail Blazers because of a sprained left wrist sustained on Tuesday.

Dallas Mavericks forward Luka Doncic will not play Wednesday against Oklahoma City because of low back tightness, but he is still expected to play in Sunday’s All-Star Game in Atlanta, a source told ESPN.