James L. Edwards III, Fred Katz and Jay King analyze the Eastern Conference at the halfway point of the season.

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).

The 76ers wrapped up a three-game road trip with a showdown against the Nuggets in Joel Embiid's latest absence.

Here are the final status updates for Philadelphia 76ers star Paul George and others against the Denver Nuggets on Tuesday.

Their anticipated starting lineup entering the season – Tyrese Maxey, George, Kelly Oubre, Caleb Martin and Embiid – has ...

Andre Drummond has a message for the fan base of the Philadelphia 76ers amid an uneven first half of the season.

Damian Lillard added 25 points for Milwaukee, which completed a 4-0 homestand. Khris Middleton had 13 points and eight ...

James Harden scored 21 points to go along with 12 assists, Ivica Zubac added 21 points and 19 rebounds and the Los Angeles ...

Christian Braun added 20 points and 11 rebounds for the Nuggets, who won their six straight road game. Jamal Murray scored 19 ...

Giannis Antetokounmpo had 34 points and 15 rebounds to help the Milwaukee Bucks beat the short-handed Philadelphia 76ers 123-109 on Sunday night. Damian Lillard added 25 points for Milwaukee, which ...

The Milwaukee Bucks and Philadelphia 76ers are about to get underway for an Eastern Conference showdown. Both teams come in going different ways this season, wi ...