Author: Matt Eppers, USA TODAY

Joel Embiid came *this close* to hitting the most incredible game-tying shot Wednesday when his full-court heave banked off the glass and rimmed out.

Stan Van Gundy couldn’t hide his disappointment after a pair of late defensive blunders cost the Pelicans in an overtime loss against the Knicks.

Paul George has scored at least 30 points in his last four games, while the Clippers have won six in a row and 12 of their last 14.

Steph Curry passed Wilt Chamberlain as the Warriors’ career scoring leader early. He didn’t stop and lit up the Nuggets for 53 points.

There could be some modest deals made at the NBA trade deadline as teams try to improve their chances at a title run. Our NBA roundtable weighs in.

The second half of the NBA season opens Wednesday night with light schedule. Here are the teams that could make a big push before playoffs start.

The NBA All-Star Game in Atlanta has been impacted by COVID-19: No Rising Stars game. Skills competition, 3-point shootout and dunk contest on Sunday.

After the Utah Jazz’s overtime loss to the Philadelphia 76ers, Donovan Mitchell ripped the referees and called on the NBA to address the situation.

Devin Booker’s controversial ejection midway through third quarter overshadowed the Suns’ 114-104 win over the Los Angeles Lakers at Staples Center.

Pelicans coach Stan Van Gundy has unleashed Zion Williamson as a ball-handler and play-maker, and the second-year bruiser has excelled.