Entering the final week of group play, there are some critical games, including Clippers at Lakers Tuesday night on NBC and Peacock.

Derik Queen, C, New Orleans Pelicans (24.5%): Queen has moved into the starting lineup for the Pelicans and is coming off a career-high 30 points on Wednesday against the Nuggets. Going back five games, including three starts, Queen has averaged 16.6 PPG, 8.2 RPG and 4.4 APG with nine total combined steals and blocks.

Los Angeles Clippers point guard Chris Paul hinted at potential retirement after this season. He shared a video on social media before the team's game against the Charlotte Hornets on Saturday, which could be his last in his home state of North Carolina.

Simons epitomized the reality in front of Boston for that Nets loss, and was not being offered as an excuse for how the Celtics played.

By Jack Queen (Reuters) -Portland Trail Blazers coach Chauncey Billups is due in Brooklyn federal court on Monday to enter a plea in a sweeping criminal case accusing the NBA Hall of Famer of conspiring with the mafia to rig illicit poker games.

Rockets star Kevin Durant reportedly will miss Wednesday's NBA Cup game between Houston and the Golden State Warriors.

The NBA takes a break on Thanksgiving, but the Philadelphia 76ers are one of several teams to play on Black Friday.