NBA Basketball 8-Hour Briefing
×Power Rankings & Standings
NBA insiders break down where all 30 teams land coming out of the All-Star break. The Minnesota Timberwolves' trajectory is under scrutiny as analysts debate whether they'll rise in the rankings.
Game Recaps
A botched final play doomed the Lakers as Luka Doncic hesitated and Le Bron James missed a potential game-winner. Orlando's 110-109 victory over Los Angeles came down to a failed sideline out-of-bounds play in the closing seconds.
Player Returns
The New Orleans Pelicans celebrated Dejounte Murray's comeback after his 13-point performance in his return from a ruptured Achilles. Coach Willie Green praised Murray's seamless transition back to NBA action.
Team Chemistry
Cavaliers coach Kenny Atkinson noted "renewed confidence" since James Harden joined the team. The Cavs' win over the Knicks showcased the chemistry developing with their new star guard.
Off-Court Stories
Nike's secret history with the black mamba reveals a 2002 campaign that wasn't presented to Kobe Bryant. The story details how the NBA superstar who received the pitch remains a surprising figure in basketball history.