Kawhi Leonard makes his highly anticipated return to San Antonio when the Toronto Raptors visit the Spurs on Thursday. Leonard was once a beloved figure and NBA Finals MVP for the Spurs but returns as a villain after last season's falling out with the franchise, following seven seasons and the subsequent trade to Toronto.

The Denver Nuggets look to protect their slim lead in the Western Conference when they visit the Sacramento Kings on Thursday. Denver is looking for its eighth win in the past 10 contests as it holds a half-game lead over the Golden State Warriors in the West.

Reigning MVP James Harden looks to add to his superb run when the streaking Houston Rockets visit the Golden State Warriors on Thursday. Harden has put together a franchise-record four straight 40-point outings and he's averaging 39.7 points and 8.5 assists during the club's current 10-1 stretch.