Russell Westbrook expressed gratitude for the opportunity the Denver Nuggets have given him, while seemingly referencing past frustrations with his former teams in Los Angeles. When it seemed like Russell Westbrook‘s career was nearing its twilight following lackluster stints with the Los Angeles Lakers and the Los Angeles Clippers,

NBA games are scheduled to return to wildfire-ravaged Los Angeles on Monday night, with the Clippers planning to resume their schedule when they play host to the Miami Heat and the Lakers set to host Victor Wembanyama and the San Antonio Spurs.

Nikola Jokic expressed that Lakers and Clippers misunderstood Russell Westbrook and didn't allow him to play to his strengths.

Joker is averaging 14.9 boards per game in January, and he’s had 13 or more in five of his past six contests. With Gobert and Julius Randle giving the Timberwolves a strong one-two punch on the glass, Jokic will need to bring his A-game here.

The Denver Nuggets head to Kaseya Center to face the Miami Heat in a non-conference matchup. The Nuggets are 24-16, which puts them in fourth place in the Western Conference. The Heat are 20-18, which puts them in seventh place in the Eastern Conference.

The Philadelphia 76ers entered the 2024-25 season with high hopes, as they were heading into the year with a big three of Joel Embiid, Tyrese Maxey, and free agent acquisition Paul George. On top of that,

The status of two key players is in question as the Sacramento Kings prepare to visit the New York Knicks on Saturday at Madison Square Garden. The Kings are listing point guard De’Aaron Fox as questionable due to a right thumb sprain. Knicks shooting guard Josh Hart is questionable because of right knee soreness.

1. Clippers Host Bucks in nightcap. Los Angeles has been climbing up the standings over the last two months, posting an 11-7 record across their last 18 games. Milwaukee has been just as good, amassing a 23-9 record since a disastrous 2-8 start.

The Knicks and Nuggets are surging, while the Warriors watch their window close. Meanwhile, the Cavs and Thunder have their business on lock.

Former Duke basketball flamethrower Luke Kennard is hunting his third league crown from downtown in just the past four years.

Russell Westbrook partnership has worked so well, Michael Malone must keep the latter in the Nuggets’ starting lineup.

James Harden scored 40 points and the Los Angeles Clippers overcame Giannis Antetokounmpo and Damian Lillard to beat the Milwaukee Bucks 127-117 on Saturday night.