The New Orleans Pelicans miss point guard Elfrid Payton's ball handling and defense.

The New Orleans Pelicans hope to get starting point guard Elfrid Payton back from a sprained right ankle when they host his former team Saturday night.

OKLAHOMA CITY -- Nothing went right for the Oklahoma City Thunder over the season's first 10 days.

The Portland Trail Blazers haven't forgotten being on the wrong side of a first-round playoff sweep at the hands of the New Orleans Pelicans last season.

The New Orleans Pelicans had perhaps the most impressive opening-night performance of any team in the NBA.

Phoenix Suns guard Elfrid Payton is no longer the proud owner of one of the best hairstyles in the NBA.

Golden State's recent slump extended into Saturday, and it could keep the Warriors from home court advantage if they make the NBA Finals.

PHOENIX -- Gotcha.

Even with Miami Heat starting guard Tyler Johnson and backup Wayne Ellington out, Erik Spoelstra said he won't put Dwyane Wade into the opening lineup.

The Golden State Warriors will attempt to complete the home portion of their pre-All-Star break schedule with a third consecutive win Monday night.

The Orlando Magic might feel a little fatigued Wednesday after unsuccessfully trying to defend James Harden Tuesday in Houston.

ORLANDO, Fla. -- The New Orleans Pelicans today are not the team center DeMarcus Cousins expects them to be a month from now.

ORLANDO, Fla. -- The Los Angeles Clippers have started winning the old fashioned way.

Reigning NBA MVP Russell Westbrook was sent to the floor Wednesday after being tripped up by an Elfrid Payton crossover.

OAKLAND, Calif. -- Playing without superstar guard Stephen Curry, the versatile Golden State Warriors went on a trademark third-quarter surge to defeat the Orlando Magic 110-100 on Monday night for their seventh straight win.