Jaren Jackson Jr. had 24 points, including 15 in the fourth quarter, and Desmond Bane added 22 points as the Memphis Grizzlies used a late rally to beat the Minnesota Timberwolves 108-106 on Monday. Jackson,

Jaren Jackson Jr. had 24 points, including 15 in the fourth quarter, and Desmond Bane added 22 points as the Memphis Grizzlies used a late rally to beat the Minnesota Timberwolves 108-106.

Ja Morant's rash of injuries this season has groomed Desmond Bane for another role with the Memphis Grizzlies.

While the NBA and its fans are focused on the upcoming trade deadline, the games keep coming — and the best keep separating themselves from the rest. 1. Oklahoma City Thunder (35-7, Last Week No. 2).

Last week's rematch between the Cleveland Cavaliers and Oklahoma City Thunder was all but certainly going to determine which team would take the No. 1 spot this week, and ... yeah ... OKC basically snatched it from Cleveland's hands with a 20-point win that was nowhere near that close.

These grades will take into account how each team's season has gone, yes, but also how those teams are doing relatively to both internal and external expectations. NBA midseason grades for every East team: Cavs earn 'A+,

There are several matchups that have quality fantasy basketball streamers and key betting angles on Wednesday's slate. Let's dive in. Wednesday's fantasy stream team. Tari Eason,

This Wednesday, the NBA has a spectacular seven-game slate set up on DraftKings featuring some fun matchups, including several superstars squaring off. It should be a great night to soak in all the action,

Timberwolves coach Chris Finch wanted Edwards to catch the ball in the backcourt, giving him more of a running start toward the rim after he had taken 18 free throws in a rugged afternoon in FedExForum. But that was far too easy for the Grizzlies to cut off, which has been the problem for the Wolves this season.

CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — LaMelo Ball and Miles Bridges each scored 23 points and the Charlotte Hornets held on to beat the Dallas Mavericks 110-105 on Monday to extend their winning streak to a season-high three games.

LaMelo Ball and Miles Bridges each scored 23 points and the Charlotte Hornets held on to beat the Dallas Mavericks 110-105 on Monday to extend their winning streak to a season-high three games.

It was like deja vu on Monday with a similar ending and a similar final shot as the last matchup between the two teams.