Zak Hanshew's favorite NBA player props for Monday, November 17, include Jalen Duren, James Harden, and Jaden McDaniels.

As the basketball landscape shifts toward curated paths and polished prospects, the league is quietly sustained by players who clawed their way up through the cracks. Two Cavaliers embody that old-school hunger — and their presence matters for Cleveland's contention and for the NBA itself.

Murray-Boyles got a nasty cold at the end of the trip, altering an experience he never truly had before. He missed the Raptors’ win in Cleveland on Thursday before playing 17 minutes against the Pacers after being listed as questionable heading into the game.

The Denver Nuggets have been on a tear to start their 2025-26 season, winning ten of their first 12 games as they sit in second place in the Western Conference,

On Sunday, Westbrook achieved another historic feat. The two-time NBA scoring champion recorded his 26,398th career point in the first half, allowing him to surpass Hall of Famer Paul Pierce in the NBA’s all-time scoring leaderboard.

Kendrick Perkins believes the way to revive competition in the NBA All-Star Game is simple: put big money on the line.

In the wake of federal indictments and arrests in two illegal gambling probes — including Hall of Famer and Trail Blazers coach Chauncey Billups, as well as former NBA player and assistant coach Damon Jones — the NBA investigation into those charges moves forward as well, according to a new report.

Los Angeles Lakers among teams asked to assist in investigation that resulted in arrests of Damon Jones, Terry Rozier, according to published reports.