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NBA Power Rankings: What caused a major shake-up in the top 3?
Memphis' franchise-record 11-game win streak is over, but Morant and the Grizzlies proved they belong among the NBA's elite. See where Grind City and every team stand this week.
TOP HEADLINES
NBA SCOREBOARD
MONDAY'S GAMES
'I STAY ROOTED IN MY DECISION'
Kyrie gets into back-and-forth with reporter over vaccination status
THE UNDEFEATED
The Undefeated
Malcolm Brogdon reflects on MLK's impact and his family's connection to HBCUs
The Indiana Pacers guard and his mother, an associate vice president at Morehouse, announce social justice HBCU tour for 60 students
BEST OF MLK DAY GAMES
Westbrook slams a ridiculous dunk over Gobert
Ja Morant gets incredible spinning layup to fall
EXAMINING KD'S INJURY
The MVP race is likely over for the injured Kevin Durant -- but Brooklyn's title pursuit remains intact
The Nets expect Durant to miss four to six weeks with a sprained MCL. What is Brooklyn's place in the East race now?
FANTASY BASKETBALL
Waiver wire finds: Add this pair of Trail Blazers
The fantasy basketball waiver wire is never short on players who could help you fill holes in the short term or make for quality long-term investments. Here are the best free agents right now.
Does Cam Reddish's trade to New York help or hurt his fantasy value?
With Atlanta shipping Reddish to the Knicks, how will it impact the former lottery pick's fantasy value.
ANSWERING QUESTIONS
NBA mailbag: Should Celtics stars Jaylen Brown, Jayson Tatum be split up?
Kevin Pelton evaluates whether aggressive trade deadline moves are necessary for teams such as Boston, Portland, Indianapolis and Sacramento.
LOWE'S 10 THINGS
Ja Morant’s preposterous defense and shiftiness from an MVP
This week, we highlight Morant's preposterous rim protection (even before The Block!), new shiftiness from an MVP and a little love affair with "The Legend of Zelda."
Top Headlines
- Irving 'rooted' in vaccine stance despite KD injury
- Bam returns from surgery, helps seal Heat win
- 'Like he never left': McCollum sparks Trail Blazers
- Magic's Mosley disappointed to miss MLK Day
- Warriors' Green (back) out at least 2 more weeks
- Nash on Durant injury: 'We can't cry about it'
- Season's midpoint: Examining all teams
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The new world of trash talk
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Inside the NBA's new wave of trash talk: 'It's not really a verbal assault like it used to be'
Modern NBA trash talk has become more subtle, more sporadic and sometimes won't include the "talk" at all. The best still find ways to gain an edge.
NBA's Injury Tracker (ESPN+)
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NBA injury tracker: What's next for sidelined stars and their teams?
Throughout the season, ESPN NBA Insider Kevin Pelton is breaking down what lies ahead for injured stars, including the impact on playoff races, lottery odds, trades and free agency.
NBA mock draft (ESPN+)
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2022 NBA mock draft: Who's rising and falling -- and scouting reports from the G League Showcase
As we update all 58 players in our mock draft, which players turned the heads of NBA evaluators during non-conference collegiate play and the G League Showcase?
Most likely to outperform (ESPN+)
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Five NBA rookies most likely to outperform this season
Which players are likely to make us ask why they weren't drafted higher? Mike Schmitz identifies five who have star potential.
Basketball: A Love Story
- Basketball: A Love Story
Stream the entire series on ESPN+
Director Dan Klores creates a vibrant mosaic of basketball by exploring the complex nature of love as it relates to the game. Stream 62 short stories on the NBA, ABA, college hoops, the women's game, international basketball, and socio-cultural issues told by 165 legends.
More NBA coverage on NBA.COM
From the hardwood to the desktop, get additional NBA coverage from the association on NBA.COM