Thompson as a rookie was a focal point of the defense — which finished 25th in defensive rating in the NBA last season.

Orlando's 23-year-old forward is performing like one of the best players in the NBA thus far this season. NBA One-Month Awards! The MVP of the season so far is ... We’re just one month into the NBA ...

Cooper Flagg scores 24 points, leads Duke to road win over Arizona Kon Knueppel added 13 as the pair of freshmen led the No. 12 Blue Devils past the No. 17 Wildcats on Friday. WINSTON-SALEM, N.C ...