There is nearly nothing better for professional athletes than to garner the respect of their peers. The mutual respect between Milwaukee Bucks star Damian Lillard and Sacramento Kings star DeMar DeRozan was ever present even though they were set to line up on opposing teams for their Tuesday night clash against each other,

Antetokounmpo is manipulating the space in the key, Lopez is finding his way to the rim and Lillard isn't letting defenses get set.

Nonetheless, he remains one of the league's most effective shooters, hitting over 40 percent from downtown and leading the league by knocking down 93.5 percent of his attempts from the foul line. Despite making the most of his opportunities at the line,

DeMar DeRozan was back at the United Center on Sunday ... spending the first 11 years of his career with the Trail Blazers, Lillard played his first game in Portland as a member of the Milwaukee ...

Giannis Antetokounmpo and Damian Lillard combined for 25 points during a 47-point first quarter that propelled the Milwaukee Bucks to a 130-115 win over the visiting Kings on Tuesday night, snapping Sacramento's seven-game winning streak.

Giannis Antetokounmpo and Damian Lillard combined for 25 points during a 47-point first quarter that propelled the Milwaukee Bucks to a 130-115 win over the visiting Kings on Tuesday night, snapping Sacramento's seven-game winning streak.

Giannis Antetokounmpo and Damian Lillard combined for 25 points during a 47-point ... the New York Knicks on Sunday to earn their fourth win in the past five games. DeMar DeRozan had a team-high 28 points and De'Aaron Fox recorded a 20-point, 11-rebound ...

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. Jokic,

The Chicago Bulls' Zach LaVine has been linked with the Milwaukee Bucks following a fantastic start to the season.

After he repeatedly stated his desire to play for the Chicago Bulls, The Stein Line insider Jake Fischer reports that All-Star Zach LaVine shooting guard “would prefer to remain in Chicago beyond the Feb.

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

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+,