Miami and Portland face off in non-conference action. Tuesday's matchup is the first this season for the two teams.

Anfernee Simons scored a game-high 24 points and Deandre Ayton added 22 points and 15 rebounds as the Portland Trail Blazers outran the host Miami Heat 116-107 on Tuesday night.

“So many times this season it felt like we fought so hard and ended up on the short end of it,” guard Tyler Herro said. “Just happy with the way we continued to fight tonight.” So instead ...

Herro had 25 points (8-14 FG, 3-6 3Pt, 6-6 FT), one rebound, eight assists and two steals over 36 minutes during Saturday's 106-97 victory over Brooklyn. Herro led both teams in scoring Saturday ...

Tyler Herro, who reported right-groin tightness. Prior to Tuesday, Herro -- who is averaging 24.0 points -- was the only Heat player who hadn't missed a game this season. Deni Avdija added 16 ...

The Blazers are functionally in the same place as before the trade — hoping lottery luck can save them from mediocrity

Fantasy Impact: A trade to Milwaukee would be a mixed bag for LaVine’s fantasy outlook. While his usage rate would likely dip playing alongside two superstars, his efficiency could see a major boost. He’d get more open looks and less defensive attention, sustaining his fantasy value as an early-to-mid-round asset.

The Lakers and Clippers have moved into the top 10 of the NBA power rankings and are beginning to look like true contenders.

PARIS (AP) — Victor Wembanyama scored 30 points in his first NBA game on his native French soil, Devin Vassell added 25 and the San Antonio Spurs beat the Indiana Pacers 140-110 on Thursday night.

Anfernee Simons scored 24 points, Deandre Ayton had 22 points and 15 rebounds, and the Portland Trail Blazers beat the Miami Heat 116-107 on Tuesday night. Jerami Grant finished with 18 points and Deni Avdija added 16 for the Blazers,

NEW YORK — Karl-Anthony Towns had 25 points and 16 rebounds, Jalen Brunson scored eight points down the stretch and finished with 17 as the New York Knicks beat the Brooklyn Nets 99-95 on Tuesday night. OG Anunoby scored 20 points and Precious Achiuwa had 11 points off the bench as the Knicks won their second straight game.

Victor Wembanyama is one of the league’s very best players. The San Antonio star and reigning rookie of the year is an All-Star for the first time, one of the 14 players announced Thursday night as members of the reserve pool for the Feb.