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).

Karl-Anthony Towns opted to look on the bright side as the New York Knicks eked out a narrow win over a lasting rival.

The Los Angeles Lakers also won big as LeBron James’s ninth triple-double of the season fueled a 111-88 victory over the ...

Nikola Jokic had 27 points, 13 rebounds and 10 assists for his fourth straight triple-double and the host Denver Nuggets beat ...

NBA season has arrived, and every team’s performance is under the microscope. Including championship contenders and ...