With the Jimmy Butler situation still uncomfortable and unresolved, the Memphis Grizzlies are "lurking" and have "been in contact" with the Miami Heat, according to ESPN's Tim Bon

The Clippers sorely missed Leonard, who was managing the load on ... Clippers clawed back to within nine points in the fourth. Zach LaVine eventually put the game away when he hit back-to-back ...

During the first half, Kawhi Leonard had a big move on Austin ... their next game on Monday night when they remaina to host Zach LaVine and the Chicago Bulls.

Norman Powell scores 27 points, but the Clippers struggle with their shooting and can't overcome the absences of Kawhi Leonard and Ivica Zubac in loss.

Loads of playoff-hopeful NBA teams are in action on Sunday, starting with the Miami Heat and San Antonio Spurs at 3 p.m. EST and ending with a battle of Los Ang

Zach LaVine scored 35 points and the Chicago ... The Clippers' four-game winning streak ended without starters Kawhi Leonard and Ivica Zubac. Norman Powell scored 27 points and James Harden ...

On Thursday, Bleacher Report’s Dan Favale suggested that Chicago could land All-Star wing Brandon Ingram of the New Orleans Pelicans in a multi-team deal with LaVine. Ingram, a former No. 2 overall pick of the Los Angeles Lakers, is on an expiring contract.

Nikola Jokic had 35 points, 22 rebounds and a season-high 17 assists for his fifth straight triple-double, and the host Denver Nuggets held on to beat the Sacramento Kings 132-123 on Thursday night.

Boston’s starting five is finding cohesion, and its defense stifled Golden State. The Celtics’ ability to stay consistent will be tested against the Clippers, who sit fifth in the Western Conference standings and sport a 15-7 record at the Intuit Dome.

NBA season has arrived, and every team’s performance is under the microscope. Including championship contenders and rebuilding squads, these mid-season grades reflect their success (or struggles) so far.

The center is averaging career highs in points (15.0), rebounds (12.7) and assists (2.6) and remains a solid rim protector, drawing praise from coaches, teammates and opponents.