Former Kobe Bryant's teammate Matt Barnes summed up why Russell Westbrook is thriving on the Denver Nuggets. After tumultuous stints with the LA Lakers and LA Clippers, the veteran point guard found his way to Colorado, where he's teaming up with Nikola Jokic, another triple-double machine.

The Golden State Warriors are struggling to maintain the roster around franchise legend Stephen Curry, something the Los Angeles Lakers learned with Kobe Bryant

2006 — Kobe Bryant scores a staggering 81 points — the second-highest total in NBA history — and the Los Angeles Lakers beat the Toronto Raptors 122-104.

Welcome to the world of jersey numbers, a cultural phenomenon for some and a spiritual reminder for others. To an NBA player, selecting the particular numeral that will be attached to their uniform and overall likeness can be an inexact science.

As Jimmy Butler's future in Miami grows more uncertain, Zach Harper explains why NBA trades are so complex these days.

Players drafted right out of high school are always hit-or-miss, but these are undoubtedly the best NBA players to join right after school.

"The Kobes got that little spot, a little space where my heel doesn't rub at all, and I just fell in love with it," he said. "I felt like it was the same with them as it was during that 16-17 season." Minus the nagging pain,

Derrick Rose, a true legend in Chicago Bulls history, recently shared his picks for the five greatest basketball players to come out of the Windy City. He didn't hesitate to name Michael Jordan's greatest rival as one of his choices.

Bowling Green is sixth in the MAC at limiting opponent scoring, giving up 75.2 points while holding opponents to 45.0% shooting. The Rockets are 4-2 in MAC play. Toledo is 3-0 in one-possession games.

Tyler Herro spent All-Star weekend last year vacationing. He would very much like to have other plans this season.

One of Cleveland's defensive coaches is off to the college ranks. Per Pete Thamel of ESPN, Browns assistant defensive line coach Jordan Thomas is departing the organization to become Boston College's new defensive line coach.

Los Angeles Kings (26-14-5, in the Pacific Division) vs. Columbus Blue Jackets (23-19-7, in the Metropolitan Division)