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NBA power rankings: Luka Dončić, Lakers on a tear as top team shifts again

NBA power rankings: Luka Dončić, Lakers on a tear as top team shifts again

For the third consecutive week, there's a new team atop the USA TODAY Sports NBA power rankings. This time, it's the team of the league's top scorer.

Neemias Queta is eager to give Celtics more without neglecting his core duties

Neemias Queta is eager to give Celtics more without neglecting his core duties

In the critical moments of Boston’s nail-biter in Toronto, Queta was there. He bailed his team out and helped secure a perfect 4-0 road trip.

Sixers look to move past loss to Boston as they host Raptors

Sixers look to move past loss to Boston as they host Raptors

Coming off a 22-point home loss to Boston, the Sixers look to regroup as they play host to a Toronto Raptors club missing some star power.

Inside the numbers: Blowouts are common, close games rare so far in this NBA season

Inside the numbers: Blowouts are common, close games rare so far in this NBA season

The NBA is seeing an unprecedented number of blowouts this season, with an average winning margin of 13.8 points per game

10 Takeaways from a chaotic Celtics win over Raptors

10 Takeaways from a chaotic Celtics win over Raptors

Boston finishes 4-0 on their road trip after a gritty win North of the Border

Stephen Curry and Kevin Durant meet again as Warriors head to Houston

Stephen Curry and Kevin Durant meet again as Warriors head to Houston

Steph and KD square off for the 41st time, with the Warriors chasing nine straight and Durant looking to make it 8–3.

Doncic, Mamukelashvili and Reaves lead Lakers past Bucks 123-112 for 7th straight win

Doncic, Mamukelashvili and Reaves lead Lakers past Bucks 123-112 for 7th straight win

Luka Doncic scored 32 points, Sandro Mamukelashvili added 23 and Austin Reaves 18 as the Los Angeles Lakers extended their winning streak to seven games with a 123-112 win over the Milwaukee Bucks on Wednesday night

Yaxel Lendeborg could make strange history in the Rookie of the Year vote this season

Yaxel Lendeborg could make strange history in the Rookie of the Year vote this season

HoopsHype breaks down the ways in which Warriors forward Yaxel Lendeborg could make history if he were to the Rookie of the Year award for 2026-27.

Boston Celtics (9-2) at Toronto Raptors (5-5) Game #12 11/11/26

Boston Celtics (9-2) at Toronto Raptors (5-5) Game #12 11/11/26

The Celtics close out their 4 game road trip with a stop in Toronto to take on the Raptors.

NBA roundup: Rockets top Warriors as Stephen Curry exits injured

NBA roundup: Rockets top Warriors as Stephen Curry exits injured

Alperen Sengun flirted with a triple-double to lead a balanced attack for the Houston Rockets, who pulled away in the fourth quarter of a 115-108 victory over the Golden State Warriors on Wednesday.

NBA Trade Machine Rankings: Nikola Jokic, Domantas Sabonis, and more

NBA Trade Machine Rankings: Nikola Jokic, Domantas Sabonis, and more

HoopsHype ranks the five players who have most often been plugged into our trade machine recently, including Domantas Sabonis and Nikola Jokic.

Game Preview: Phoenix aims to bounce back vs. Clippers

Game Preview: Phoenix aims to bounce back vs. Clippers

The Suns will look to bounce back in the second of a back-to-back vs. Los Angeles.