However, what about Victor Wembanyama and Cade Cunningham ... 55.4 FG%, 47.1 3P% After missing the Denver Nuggets' 118-106 loss to the Boston Celtics due to an illness, Jokic returned to the court and led the Nuggets to three straight double-digit wins ...

Our NBA insiders break down the biggest Rivals Week matchups, including a finals rematch, Wemby's homecoming and a Western Conference showdown.

Jayson Tatum scored 24 points, Derrick White added 23, including Boston’s first 11 of the third quarter, and the Celtics beat the Dallas Mavericks 122-107 on Saturday night in the first meeting between the teams since the NBA Finals.

Anthony Davis of the Los Angeles Lakers shared his candid thoughts on the NBA Defensive Player of the Year race, stating that he believes he should be in contention alongside Victor Wembanyama of the San Antonio Spurs.

As the game has opened up, it’s been easier for younger players to make more of an impact defensively. And Wemby is ahead of the pack.

Check out NBC Sports’ new promotional spot for it’s upcoming NBA coverage starring actor Jack McBrayer (30 Rock) and NBA stars Giannis Antetokounmpo, Jayson Tatum, and Victor Wembanyama. This is NBC Sports’ first promotional spot with original content shot with NBA players since the new agreement was announced in July 2024.

NBC offered up a reminder of sorts during the NFL playoffs on Sunday night: The NBA is on its way back to its platforms next season.

Tatum remains one of the best fantasy options with a seventh-place 1828.9 TFP and eighth-place 49.4 FPPG, and Kristaps Porziņģis has been strong with 38 or more fantasy points in four consecutive outings, but the time of relying on Celtics for big numbers may have passed.

LeBron James and Anthony Davis combined to lead the Los Angeles Lakers to a 117-96 thumping of the defending champion Boston Celtics on Thursday.

Ja Morant dunked on Victor Wembanyama in highlight fashion, but the slam became one of the best NBA plays ever that didn't count.