Wolves fan: “Who is number 12?” Anthony Edwards: “That’s what I’m saying! I don’t know!”

LeBron James records entering Year 23: 1st in PTS 1st in MP 1st in All-Star selections 1st in All-NBA selections 1st in First-Team All-NBA selections 1st in seasons played (soon) 1st in 30-point games 1st in 20-point games 1st in 10-point games 1st in playoff PTS 1st in playoff W 1st in playoff MP 1st in playoff GP 1st in playoff FGM 1st in playoff STL 1st in playoff FTM 1st in playoff DREB 1st in Finals triple-doubles Only player with 50K combined PTS Only player with 40K PTS Only player with 10K REB & 10K AST Only player with 8K playoff PTS Only player with 7K playoff PTS Only player with 6K playoff PTS Only player with 25 PPG in 20 seasons Only player with a 40-PT game vs. every team Only player to win FMVP with 3 franchises Only player to avg. a triple-double in Finals Only player to lead both teams in PTS, REB, AST, STL, BLK in a playoff series Youngest No. 1 overall pick Youngest to win ROY Youngest to score 40 PTS in a game Youngest to score 30 PTS in a game Youngest to average 30 PPG Youngest to average 25 PPG Youngest to average 20 PPG Youngest to earn All-NBA Youngest to earn All-NBA First Team Youngest to hit every milestone 1K-40K PTS Oldest to average 30 PPG Oldest to average 25 PPG Oldest to average 20 PPG Oldest to score 40 PTS in a game Oldest to record a 30-point triple-double Oldest to earn All-NBA

Jaylen Brown (hamstring, hairline) questionable for Sunday.

Chris Paul (heel) listed out for Friday.

Deandre Ayton (ice melted) probable for Friday.

Josh Giddey (De'Andre Hunter) ruled out Monday.

Thunder future draft picks: '25: 2 1sts; 1 2nd '26: 2 1sts; 1 2nd '27: 2 1sts; 2 2nds '28: 1 1st; 3 2nds '29: 1 1st; 5 2nds At least 20 total picks (excluding protected picks) over next 5 drafts. Youngest team in NBA (24.2 years old). Headed to the Finals.

Cam Johnson last season: 18.8 PPG 2.8 3PG 39% 3FG Michael Porter Jr. last season: 18.2 PPG 2.5 3PG 39.5% 3FG Traded for each other.

Dallas Mavericks in 2025: - Dereck Lively II suffers ankle stress fracture - Luka Doncic traded - Anthony Davis suffers strained adductor - Daniel Gafford suffers sprained MCL - Quentin Grimes scores 44 points - Jalen Brunson named Player of the Week - Lakers move up to 2 seed - Mavs announce season ticket price increase - Kyrie Irving tears ACL

Nikola Jokic on his plans for the offseason: "We'll see. But for now, next couple of days is gonna be a lot of beer probably."

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (knee, Victor Wembanyama) uncertain for regular season opener.

Despite The Loss Man: 43 PTS 17-27 FG 12 REB 9 AST 2 STL 1 BLK

Coach Finch on facing the Thunder: "It's so frustrating to play this team because they foul a ton... They foul all the time. And then you can't really touch Shai. It's a very frustrating thing."

Stephen Curry's career games at Madison Square Garden: Win Win Win Win Win Win Win Win Win Win Loss (scored 54) Win Win

Trade deadline summary: Luka Doncic to Lakers Anthony Davis to Mavs Jimmy Butler to Warriors De'Aaron Fox to Spurs Zach LaVine to Kings Brandon Ingram to Raptors Kyle Kuzma to Bucks Andrew Wiggins to Heat Mark Williams to Lakers Khris Middleton to Wizards De'Andre Hunter to Cavs Jonas Valanciunas to Kings Bogdan Bogdanovic to Clippers Dalton Knecht to Hornets Marcus Smart to Wizards Kevin Porter Jr. to Bucks Jericho Sims to Bucks Patrick Baldwin Jr. to Bucks Zach Collins to Bulls Kevin Huerter to Bulls Tre Jones to Bulls Drew Eubanks to Clippers Patty Mills to Clippers MarJon Beauchamp to Clippers Johnny Davis to Grizzlies Marvin Bagley to Grizzlies Caris LeVert to Hawks Terance Mann to Hawks Georges Niang to Hawks Bones Hyland to Hawks Davion Mitchell to Heat Jusuf Nurkic to Hornets Cam Reddish to Hornets Jalen Hood-Schifino to Jazz KJ Martin to Jazz Josh Richardson to Jazz Jake LaRavia to Kings Delon Wright to Knicks Maxi Kleber to Lakers Markieff Morris to Lakers Caleb Martin to Mavs Max Christie to Mavs Bruce Brown to Pelicans Kelly Olynyk to Pelicans Dennis Schroder to Pistons Lindy Waters III to Pistons Kyle Anderson to Raptors James Wiseman to Raptors Jaden Springer to Rockets Cody Zeller to Rockets Quentin Grimes to Sixers Jared Butler to Sixers Jordan McLaughlin to Spurs Vasilije Micic to Suns Cody Martin to Suns Colby Jones to Wizards Alex Len to Wizards AJ Johnson to Wizards PJ Tucker to half the NBA Daniel Theis traded and waived Reggie Jackson traded and waived Mo Bamba traded and waived Sidy Cissoko traded and waived

Dallas Mavs season review: - Luka Doncic traded to Lakers - Quentin Grimes (21.9 PPG) traded for Caleb Martin (5.4 PPG) - Fans protest Luka trade outside Mavs arena - Anthony Davis hurt in debut; only plays 9 games - Fans escorted out for "Fire Nico" sign - Kyrie Irving tears ACL - Kyrie and AD only play 3 total quarters together - Mavs raise season ticket prices - Dereck Lively II misses 46 games - Daniel Gafford misses 25 games - PJ Washington misses 25 games - OMax Prosper season-ending injury - Luka sheds tears in return to Dallas, drops 45 - Nico Harrison doubles down on trade: "There's no regrets" - Mavs CEO compares trade to Monta Ellis for Andrew Bogut - Dirk Nowitzki "completely turned off" by Mavs - Mavs lose to Grizzlies in Play-In one year after making NBA Finals

Bucks: Damian Lillard Celtics: Jrue Holiday Heat:

Josh Giddey (ankle, Victor Wembanyama) listed out for Tuesday.

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander in OT: 0 PTS 0 FGA 0 FTA 0 AST 0 REB Nuggets outscore Thunder 11-2 in OT, lead series 2-1.

Jimmy Butler (sick of Miami) doubtful for Thursday.

Status alert: John Collins (Anthony Edwards) in locker room Monday.

Tonight in the NBA: - Tyler Herro game-winner - Jordan Poole game-winner - Shai scores 45, OKC wins 9th straight - Hawks 50-point 4th quarter comeback - Grizzlies score NBA season-high 155 points - Scoot Henderson game-winner - Jaden Ivey 4-point play winner

Nikola Jokic has informed Nuggets he won't sign a contract extension this offseason, per @BennettDurando. Jokic can earn approximately $80M more by waiting until 2026 offseason to sign extension.

SHAEDON SHARPE. DUNK OF THE YEAR CANDIDATE.

Bronny James vs. Clippers tonight: 17 PTS 5 REB 5 AST 6-10 FG 3-5 3PT

Torrey Craig (leg, Megan Thee Stallion) listed out for Wednesday.

How players have returned after suffering torn Achilles

Lauri Markkanen (tanking) ruled out Monday.

DONOVAN MITCHELL ALL OVER PORZINGIS

everything's fine in phoenix

Michael Porter Jr. on playing through sprained shoulder, via @BrendanVogt: "They said it would be 4-6 weeks. I’m not doing that." 21 PTS, 8 REB, 5-6 3PT in Game 3 win.

Rockets, Suns working on expanding Kevin Durant trade into a deal that would involve a league-record seven teams, per @FredKatz. Other teams involved in negotiations include Hawks, Nets, Warriors, Lakers and Wolves.

Draymond Green (quad, separation anxiety from Steph) listed questionable for Friday.

Austin Reaves in 3 career games without Luka Doncic, LeBron James since Doncic trade: 51 PTS, 11 REB, 9 AST (tonight) 37 PTS, 8 REB, 13 AST 45 PTS, 7 REB, 7 AST Career-high scoring night.

Last 10 Slam Dunk Contest winners: 2025: Mac McClung 2024: Mac McClung 2023: Mac McClung 2022: Obi Toppin 2021: Anfernee Simons 2020: Derrick Jones Jr. 2019: Hami Diallo 2018: Donovan Mitchell 2017: Glenn Robinson III 2016: Zach LaVine

Kidd: Anthony Davis expected to start at power forward.

Status alert: Ja Morant to be away from Grizzlies indefinitely; no timetable for his return, per coach Jenkins.

Kyrie Irving since the Luka trade: 28.8 PPG 40.4% 3FG 1 40-point game 3 30-point games Mavs have won 5 of their last 6.

Ty Lue on Nikola Jokic's night, via @joeylinn_: "Our gameplan was to make him score and take away his passing. I didn't think he would score 55."

LeBron James (Maybe It's Me) questionable for Tuesday.

MacMahon: Mavs had concerns moving forward with Doncic due to conditioning issues, looming commitment of supermax extension.

Mark Williams when playing 20+ minutes this season: 18.7 PPG 11.6 RPG 2.9 APG 1.4 BPG 59.2% FG 8 double-doubles in those 15 games.

tyrese haliburton did what??

League leaders this season: Points - Nikola Jokic (579) Rebounds - Nikola Jokic (255) Assists - Nikola Jokic (196)

Update: Jordan Poole (forgot they were tanking) ruled out for Wednesday.

Michael Malone after Grizzlies fired Taylor Jenkins: "For Taylor to get fired at this late stage of the season and for them to be where they are is really shocking and odd. I just can't wrap my head around it." Malone fired 11 days later.

P̶a̶u̶l̶ ̶G̶e̶o̶r̶g̶e̶ L̶a̶u̶r̶i̶ ̶M̶a̶r̶k̶a̶n̶n̶e̶n̶ ...... Kyle Anderson.

Messi would be proud of Tatum

Notable scorers Wednesday: Giannis Antetokounmpo - 59 points Victor Wembanyama - 50 points Karl-Anthony Towns - 46 points Jordan Poole - 42 points Kyle Lowry - 0 points

Nets' 2025 first-round picks: No. 8: Egor Demin, BYU No. 19: Nolan Traore, France No. 22: Drake Powell, UNC No. 26: Ben Saraf, Israel No. 27: Danny Wolf, Michigan First team in NBA history to make 5 first-round picks in one draft.

Shams: Damian Lillard to sign a 3-year, $42M deal with the Blazers.

Lakers potential starting five: Luka Doncic Austin Reaves Rui Hachimura LeBron James Jaxson Hayes Mavs potential starting five: Kyrie Irving Spencer Dinwiddie Klay Thompson PJ Washington Anthony Davis

Giannis Antetokounmpo said he'd like to end his career on a Greek team, via @BasketNews_com: "I don't want to live in the United States. As soon as I leave the NBA, I want to return to Greece."

Tyrese Haliburton on choke sign celebration, via @Krisplashed: "If I would have known it was a 2, I wouldn't have done it. I might have wasted it. If I do it again, people might say I'm aura farming."

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (hip, Victor Wembanyama) listed out for Tuesday.

Most games this season with: 7+ steals: Dyson Daniels (3) 6+ steals: Dyson Daniels (7) 5+ steals: Dyson Daniels (11) 4+ steals: Dyson Daniels (21) 3+ steals: Dyson Daniels (31) Daniels is on pace to be the first player to average 3+ SPG in over 20 years.

Lauri Markkanen (Jazz don't want to get fined again) available to play Wednesday.

you’re welcome

Victor Wembanyama (deep vein thrombosis) said he's cleared to play, per @MaximeAubin1.

Kyrie Irving improves to a perfect 14-0 in closeout games. The best record in NBA history.

TRAE FROM HALFCOURT

Luka and LeBron tonight: 64 PTS 16 REB 21 AST 3 BLK 2 STL Lakers have won 7 straight.

Jordan Poole in Wednesday's must-lose game: 2 PTS 1-11 FG 0-9 3PT

Lineup alert: Mikal Bridges will start, commit a foul, and then check out of Sunday's game, per coach Vaughn.

Kristaps Porzingis (Luka was right) said he'll play on Saturday. Porzingis missed the last 4 games with an illness.

Isaiah Stewart, Donte DiVincenzo, Naz Reid, Ron Holland, Marcus Sasser have been ejected Sunday.

Confirmed trade summary: Lakers get - Luka Doncic, Maxi Kleber, Markieff Morris Mavs get - Anthony Davis, Max Christie, 2029 first-round pick (via Lakers) Jazz get - Jalen Hood-Schifino, 2 second-round picks It’s real.

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Shams: Luka Doncic (calf) could make Lakers debut Saturday.

Shams: Heat wouldn't include Jaime Jaquez Jr., Nikola Jovic, Haywood Highsmith, No. 20 pick or other draft assets in deal for Kevin Durant.

2025: Suns fire Mike Budenholzer 2024: Suns fire Frank Vogel 2023: Suns fire Monty Williams

Shams: Kevin Durant doesn’t want to be traded to the Warriors.

Yang Hansen in his first Summer League game: 10 PTS 4 REB 5 AST 1 STL 3 BLK 1 3PT

Austin Reaves takes the lead back... JOSH GIDDEY FROM HALFCOURT FOR THE WIN

Jalen Johnson in Thursday’s win: 31 PTS (career-high) 18 REB (career-high) 14 AST (career-high) 7 STL (career-high) 4 3PT (ties career-high) Only player in NBA history to achieve that stat line.

Shams: Tyrese Maxey challenged Joel Embiid to be on time to team activities; called him out about being late "for everything."

Wolves coach Chris Finch on podcasting: “I mean, it’ll qualify you to coach the Lakers.”

Anthony Edwards on Jayson Tatum last season: "Talking ‘bout best player in the league, y’all trippin.” Tatum in the win tonight: 33 PTS 9 AST 8 REB 8-1 vs. Ant in his career.

… off the bench?!?

Trade summary, per @ShamsCharania: Lakers get - Luka Doncic, Maxi Kleber, Markieff Morris Mavs get - Anthony Davis, Max Christie, 2029 first-round pick

Stephen Curry on the Warriors being 16-16: "As the kids say, we're very mid right now."

Trade summary: Rockets get - Kevin Durant Suns get - Jalen Green, Dillon Brooks, No. 10 pick, 5 second-round picks

Shaedon Sharpe (Wembanyitis) ruled out Thursday.

Luka Doncic on if he could see himself playing for the Mavs again, via @khobi_price: "Right now I'm just focused on the Lakers. No further comments."

Anthony Davis' first 5 minutes in Mavs debut: 6 PTS 5 REB 3 AST 1 BLK He's everywhere.

Jayson Tatum's 4th quarter: 2 PTS 0-7 FG 0-6 3FG OT in Game 1.

Michael Malone on Kings firing Mike Brown: “No class. No balls.”

Shams: Mavs officially firing GM Nico Harrison.

Lakers projected starting lineup: Luka Doncic Austin Reaves Rui Hachimura/Dorian Finney-Smith LeBron James Mark Williams

Trade summary, per @ShamsCharania: Magic get - Desmond Bane Grizzlies get - Kentavious Caldwell-Pope, Cole Anthony, 4 unprotected first-round picks, one first-round pick swap

DARIUS GARLAND FROM THE LOGO FOR THE WIN

Teams that have never reached the NBA Finals: Wolves Clippers Grizzlies Hornets Pelicans

Jimmy Butler on how the Rockets’ guarded Steph Curry: “They did a good job of, uh, whatever you wanna call it… I’ve never seen an individual get fouled more than he gets fouled.”

Undefeated teams remaining: Oklahoma City Thunder End of list.

Lineup alert: Warriors will start Podziemski, Lindy Waters III, Moody, Green, Jackson-Davis on Wednesday.

as if five-consecutive triple-doubles through 3 quarters wasn't enough... NIKOLA JOKIC FROM 3/4 COURT

Heat asking for Rui Hachimura, Dalton Knecht, and a first-round pick from Lakers in potential trade for Andrew Wiggins, per @jovanbuha.

Devin Booker's ranking in Suns franchise history: 1st in PTS 1st in 3PM 1st in 20-point games 1st in 30-point games 1st in 40-point games 1st in 50-point games 1st in 60-point games 1st in 70-point games 2nd in playoff PPG 2nd in playoff 3PM 3rd in PPG 3rd in playoff PTS 4th in AST

Anfernee Simons getting comfortable in Boston. 21 PTS on 6-9 3PT tonight.