Garrett W. Ellwood/NBAE/Getty Images
Champs Slammed
Look out below, Lakers. Nuggets rookie Ty Lawson's big jam punctuated Denver's rout of the defending champions. J.A. Adande
ESPNews Highlight: Melo Soars In 3rd
- Hornets fall in 1st game sans Scott | Paul out
- Melo shines as Nuggets snap Lakers' streak
- Hawks continue hot start, clip Celtics | Blog
- LeBron wants to retire MJ's No. 23 | Jackson too
- Source: Howard out indefinitely | Mavs romp
- Kings pull out win for rare four-game streak
- Jazz use Boozer double-double to sink 76ers
- Howard helps Magic swat away winless Nets
- Knicks off to worst start in franchise history
- Rumors: Derrick Rose has injury concerns
NBA ON TWITTER
MEDIA
TV
Podcasts
Radio
NBA on ESPN and ESPN360.com
Wednesday, Nov. 18
Cavs vs. Wizards, 8
Spurs vs. Mavs, 10:30
NBA TV schedule »
NBA Today: 11/13
NBA Today: 11/11
Frank Dale and Joe Mead speak with Bobcats C Tyson Chandler about the firing of Byron Scott. Plus, the guys share some broad strokes on the early season action.
Ryen Russillo speaks with Grizzlies GM Chris Wallace about Allen Iverson and the progrees of his young players. Plus, Michael Schwartz explains the Suns' unexpected hot start.
Larry Bird
Bruce Bowen, NBA
Michael Wilbon, PTI
Basketball Hall of Famer Larry Bird talks to Mike Greenberg and Mike Golic about his new book with Magic Johnson that contains many stories the two basketball legends shared together.
Bruce Bowen shares his thoughts on Allen Iverson's future and discusses how difficult it is to defend Carmelo Anthony.
Michael Wilbon explains why he blames Memphis for the current Allen Iverson situation and why he would like to see Iverson end up in Cleveland.
MUST SEE
- Hollinger's Player Ratings
- John Hollinger ranks every player in the NBA for '09-10.
• Teams | Position rankings
- Trade Machine
- Put on your GM hat. Make your own deals using ESPN.com's Trade Machine.
- Rookie Rankings
- Which rooks are tearing up the NBA? Here's our top 50. • Thorpe's weekly notes
- Daily Dime
- Suns brought back to earth
• Thurs.: Cavs win rematch
• Wed.: Early MVP favorite
- Hollinger's PER Diem
- Biggest disappointments
• Thurs.: Heat in East elite?
• Wed: Biggest surprises
BLOG
MUST READ
How will your favorite team fare in the future?
John Hollinger and Chad Ford take a closer look.
Future Power Rankings 
| Hollinger, Ford chat
COLUMNISTS
Chris Broussard
John Hollinger
J.A. Adande
David Thorpe
Chris Sheridan
Chad Ford
Marc Stein
Ric Bucher
If Bron bolts, Miami makes most sense
LeBron joining D-Wade in Miami? Here's why King James should do it.
Heat joining Cavs in East elite?
The Heat's defense is off to a hot start. But can it last?
Daily Dime: Lakers crush Suns
As the Suns found out the hard way against the Lakers, big beats little in the NBA.
Rookie Watch: Who's impressing?
Who's at the head of the rookie class at the start of the season? Let's rank 'em.
Daily Dime: Jazz hold off Knicks
The Jazz squandered most of a big fourth-quarter lead before holding off the Knicks.
Jack's way out of Golden State
How Stephen Jackson could get his wish and part ways with the Golden State Warriors
Weekend Dime: Where might LeBron land?
If LeBron James decides to leave Cleveland, here are the current leaders to sign him as a free agent.
FANTASY
- Fantasy Hoops Blog
- Beasley breaks out against the Cavs
- • Udrih stepping up
- • Top "glue" guys
SportsNation
ESPN.COM PARTNER: NBA.COM
- Rumors: Conley not be the answer in Memphis
- Hollinger PER Diem: Rookie evals (11/10)
- Thorpe: The Rookie Watch (11/11)
- NBA Draft blog: Barnes heads 2011 draft class
NBA SCOREBOARD
REGULAR SEASON
Final New Jersey 72 Orlando 88 Final Utah 112 Philadelphia 90 Final Golden State 121 New York 107 Final Atlanta 97 Boston 86 Final Portland 86 New Orleans 78 Final Dallas 89 Minnesota 77 Final Houston 100 Sacramento 109 Final LA Lakers 79 Denver 105 Final Toronto 104 LA Clippers 89
TOP PERFORMERS - 11/13/09
- T. Ariza Houston Rockets
- 28 pts, 6 reb, 5 ast
- @ SAC | Final
- D. Howard Orlando Magic
- 26 pts, 12 reb, 1 ast
- vs NJN | Final
- C. Boozer Utah Jazz
- 24 pts, 12 reb, 4 ast
- @ PHI | Final
QUICK LINKS
- NBA All-Star Game: 2009 | 2008 | 2007 | 2006
- NBA Draft: 2010 | 2009 | 2008 | 2007 | 2006
- NBA Playoffs: 2009 | 2008 | 2007 | 2006 | 2005
- Daily Dime | Awards Watch | Hall of Fame
- Depth charts | Fantasy
- Hollinger statistics: Players | Teams
- Other leagues: D-League | Euroleague
- Rookie Rankings
- Rumor Central
- Power Rankings: Marc Stein
- Transactions | Boards | NBA on ESPN RV Tour
CONTESTS AND SPECIAL SECTIONS
- Countdown to Monday Sweepstakes Served by Applebee's®
- Enter the code you receive at Applebee's for the chance to win the Countdown to Monday Grand Prize and more!
- ESPN Fantasy Salary Cap presented by T-Mobile myTouch®
- Want to create your own fantasy game day living room? Click here and personally design your own room and also enter to win ...
- GMC Sierra's Engineered to Win Challenge
- Test your football smarts by playing NFL trivia and enter each week for a chance to win a 2010 GMC Sierra.