Scotty Pippen Jr. will have one familiar face on the Lakers in LeBron James, having played his high school basketball at Sierra Canyon alongside Bronny James.
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Where does Los Angeles land in the draft order? Here is everything you need to know ahead of the 2022 NBA Draft.
Jordan Greer
The Lakers didn't originally have a selection in the 2022 NBA Draft. Now they are armed with the 35th overall pick.
Jacob Camenker
It seems as though the Lakers are a real option for Kyrie Irving in free agency, but it comes with a caveat.
Scott Rafferty
The Pelicans were kind enough to remind the Lakers of that ahead of the 2022 NBA Draft Lottery.
The Lakers became Magic Johnson’s team in 1987. He led the Lakers’ to an NBA Finals win over the Celtics and was named MVP as well as The Sporting News' Player of the Year.
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Los Angeles icon Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, 42, retired after the Lakers' NBA Finals loss to the Pistons in 1989. The Sporting News assessed his place in basketball after a remarkable career.
Shareef O'Neal wants to make his way into the NBA — a position he said he doesn't share with his father.
Zac Al-Khateeb
With the Warriors winning their fourth title in eight seasons, they've provided us with a reminder that their dynasty is not over, returning to the mountaintop after two down seasons.
Gilbert McGregor
In a fitting end to the NBA's 75th anniversary season, the Golden State Warriors hoist the Larry O'Brien Trophy.
Draymond Green says playing against LeBron James is like a chess match.
Ananth Pandian
'Individually, Michael Jordan authored one of the best all-around performances in championship series history,' The Sporting News wrote, after the Bulls closed out Magic Johnson's Lakers in 1991.
In an upcoming episode of The Shop, the Lakers' LeBron James said he'd like to own an NBA team once his playing days are done, and that he wants to bring a team to Las Vegas.
Nick Metallinos
If he had to choose, LeBron James would like to play with Draymond Green and the Golden State Warriors in this year's playoffs.
Nearly a decade after playing in his final NBA game, Rasheed Wallace is now building a reputation for his work on the sidelines.
The Lakers have agreed to terms with Darvin Ham to become their new head coach.
In addition to the Celtics' opportunity to win their first championship since 2008, they can break a tie with the Lakers to re-establish themselves as the NBA's most-decorated franchise.
From Tyronn Lue to Erik Spoelstra to now Darvin Ham, LeBron James has played for a number of different coaches.
A look at LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers' star's relationship with Premier League giants Liverpool.
Joshua Thomas
Darvin Ham served as an assistant coach with the Milwaukee Bucks since 2018 and is now set to become the Lakers head coach.
Basketball fans will get a chance to celebrate some of Magic Johnson's most memorable plays with a limited edition, five-part NFT collection from NBA Top Shot.
Jovan Alford
The Lakers seem to be in a 'never-say-die' pattern with Rivers.
Kevin Skiver
The Lakers have a lot of questions to answer this offseason, but expectations will continue to be high as long as LeBron James and Anthony Davis are on the roster.
The Lakers don't have any draft picks in the 2022 NBA Draft because of one marquee trade and another smaller deal.
The Lakers superstar answered a wide range of questions in an impromptu Twitter AMA on Monday.
Marquis "Mookie" Cook is going to be playing LeBron James in the NBA star's movie "Shooting Stars." Here's what to know about Cook and James' movie.
The Magic Johnson Trophy will be awarded to the best player in the Western Conference Finals.
Here's a running list of who the Lakers have interviewed or requested to interview in their search to replace Frank Vogel.
Will Phil Jackson's involvement in the Lakers' coaching search eventually leave the team with Russell Westbrook instead of LeBron James?
Through one entertaining season, 'Winning Time' has been a compelling HBO series documenting the rise of the 'Showtime' Lakers in the 1980s, but what parts of NBA history have been changed for the purposes of dramatic effect? Here's looking at fiction vs. fact.
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Jackson is "significantly involved" in the Lakers' process, according to ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski.
Raptors head coach Nick Nurse's name was mentioned in rumors to fill the Lakers' coaching vacancy and he and team president Masai Ujiri addressed those rumors during their 2021-22 season exit interviews.
Kyle Irving
West's lawyers sent a letter to HBO last week demanding an apology and retraction for the show's portrayal of West, the former Lakers legend turned NBA executive.
David Suggs
This isn't the first time LeBron has made a bold social media claim, but given his recent track record with Twitter proclamations, maybe he shouldn't have.
LeBron James once again leads the way in jersey sales. James now extends his impressive streak to four straight seasons.
Micah Adams
Jerry West's lawyers sent a letter to executive producer Adam McKay and network executives in response to how West is being portrayed in the popular series.
The Athletic reported that James would be "very enthused" about Jackson becoming the next head coach of the Lakers.
Edward Sutelan
On Monday, the Lakers fired head coach Frank Vogel after the team failed to qualify for the playoffs. The Athletic's Shams Charania reported that Raptors head coach Nick Nurse is among the "top targets" to replace Vogel.
The Lakers are reportedly expected to part ways with head coach Frank Vogel. Who are the best candidates to take over?
Frank Vogel's time with the Lakers has reportedly come to an end after three seasons.
With only days remaining in the 2021-22 NBA season, the league's leading scorers are currently separated by less than 0.5 points per game.
The Lakers announced Friday that James will miss the final two games of the 2021-22 regular season because of an ankle injury.
Which team was better? Or worse? The Sporting News sorts out yet another facet of the MJ vs. LeBron debate.
Bill Bender
On an upcoming episode of "The Shop," LeBron James says he would pick Stephen Curry if he could play with any active player.
The Lakers will head into an offseason of uncertainty after completing one of the most disappointing seasons in franchise history.
Examining how Vegas handicaps NBA title odds and how NBA models like FiveThirtyEight come to different numbers
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Here is the outlook of LeBron James' contract for the coming seasons, including when the 18-time All-Star can enter free agency.
After being eliminated from playoff contention, here's a snapshot of where the Lakers stand heading into the offseason.
LeBron James and the Lakers are two games back from the final spot in the Play-In Tournament with four games to play.
On Monday, Lakers legend Magic Johnson appeared on ESPN's "Get Up," where he spoke on what has gone wrong for his beloved team during its nightmarish season.
The Lakers are suddenly in danger of missing the Western Conference Play-In Tournament with only six games remaining in the season.
Will LeBron James and the Lakers even reach the 2022 NBA Playoffs?
The Lakers star has missed two straight games with a sprained ankle but will return on Friday against the New Orleans Pelicans
After being sidelined since Feb. 16, Anthony Davis will return for the Lakers on April 1 against the New Orleans Pelicans.
Frustrations continue to mount for Russell Westbrook and the Lakers, who have fallen out of the Western Conference Play-In picture with seven games remaining in the regular season.
Davis was a full participant in Monday's practice and could return for the Lakers as early as Friday.
LeBron James isn't happy that the Los Angeles Lakers are in danger of missing the Play-In Tournament after losing to the New Orleans Pelicans on Sunday.
LeBron James injured his ankle against the New Orleans Pelicans on Sunday and was in noticeable pain afterwards.
Almost 12 months after Kobe Bryant's deal with Nike expired, his estate and Vanessa Bryant have agreed to a new deal with the sportswear giant to continue their partnership.
Six players. Eight 50-point performances. While no two 50-point games are alike, there are a few common threads that connect these performances from a historic month of March.
Barring injury, LeBron James will eventually pass Kareem Abdul-Jabbar to become the NBA's all-time leading scorer. But looking beyond career point totals, how does The King stack up with Michael Jordan, Wilt Chamberlain and Kevin Durant?
In the arena that he called home for 11 seasons, LeBron James defied logic and gravity with a dunk over his former teammate.
LeBron James has passed Karl Malone for second on the NBA's all-time scoring list. When could he pass Kareem Abdul-Jabbar for the top spot?
In the first half of the Lakers' game against the Wizards, LeBron James moved past Karl Malone into second all-time in scoring.
LeBron James continues to re-write the NBA record books. These are his records that will likely never be touched.
Carlan Gay
LeBron James has had some of the more memorable moments of his legendary career against the Raptors, but the rivalry has taken a turn lately.
In response to Anthony Davis saying that his injury kept the Lakers from defeating the Suns in 2021, Devin Booker couldn't help but laugh and shrug it off.
The Lakers star is the first player ever to cross 10,000 points, 10,000 rebounds and 10,000 assists, creating a new lane in NBA history.
Here's everything you need to know about the HBO series "Winning Time: The Rise of the Lakers Dynasty."
LeBron James made history by scoring 50 points not once, but twice within the last week.
Th Rockets had only won one of their past 14 games entering tonight's contest against the reeling Lakers, as rookie Jalen Green put on a show with a career-high 32 points.
Russell Westbrook spoke at length about the criticism both he and his family have faced this season.
Norm Nixon, who was drafted by the Lakers in 1977, played a major role in two Lakers championships before being traded in 1983.
LeBron James turned back the clock with a historic 56-point night against the Warriors, sending Twitter into a buzz.
LeBron James became the fourth-oldest player in NBA history to score 50 or more points, turning in a historic performance against the Warriors.
The Lakers icon was speaking prior to the game against the Warriors, and he did not mince words when it came to Russell Westbrook.
The Russell Westbrook experience in Los Angeles has been less than ideal and the All-Star guard is running out of time to right the ship.
Anthony Davis has been sidelined since Feb. 16, but when will he return to the Lakers lineup?
The Lakers moved to 27-35 on the season in losing to the Clippers on Thursday.
The Lakers are currently in shambles and the Clippers have taken advantage of their rivals' situation, defeating them at Crypto.com Arena and maintaining coach Ty Lue's unbeaten record against the Lakers since taking over as head coach in Los Angeles.
Bryant didn't want to "do all the other bulls—" associated with the job, according to Barkley.
The Lakers are just 2.0 games away from falling out of the Play-In picture, with 21 regular season games remaining.
With the 123-95 loss to the Pelicans, the Lakers suffered their fifth defeat in their last six games with the road ahead not favouring them. Postgame, LeBron James said the team had no answer for the Pelicans' big mid-game run.
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“I see myself being with the purple and gold as long as I can play. But I also have a goal that if it’s possible — I don’t even know if it’s possible — and if I can play with my son, I would love to do that,” James said.
The mistakes of the past will limit what Rob Pelinka can do in the future.
With the stretch run of the season approaching, plenty of teams haven't lived up to their expectations. Is it time to panic just yet? Let's break out the panic meter for the remainder of the season.
With All-Star weekend behind us, our attention shifts focus to the final remaining 20-plus games of the regular season. Will preseason title favorites like the Nets and Lakers turn things around?
Is LeBron James closer to Magic Johnson or Michael Jordan? Is Giannis Antetokounmpo more like Wilt Chamberlain or Shaquille O'Neal? We compared every 2022 NBA All-Star to one member of the 75th anniversary team.
Kobe Bryant dominated the league for the Los Angeles Lakers for the better part of two decades, but in addition to the regular season and playoff honors, the late Lakers icon also racked up some significant numbers and accolades in the NBA's midseason showcase event.
James told The Athletic that "the door's not closed" on a return to Cleveland.
Anthony Davis went to the locker room after suffering a brutal ankle injury in the second quarter of the Lakers contest against the Jazz on Wednesday.
Can the Los Angeles Lakers actually miss the playoffs this season? Given everything that has gone on in 2021-22, it is not out of the realm of possibility. We take a look to see how realistic it is.
Klay Thompson recorded his highest-scoring night since returning from his two-year injury layoff on Saturday, finishing with 33 points on 12-of-22 shooting (5-of-9 from deep) in a 117-115 win over the Los Angeles Lakers.
LeBron James passed Kareem Abdul-Jabbar in all-time points for the regular season and playoffs combined during Saturday night's game against the Warriors, but he is still a ways away from being dubbed the NBA's all-time leading scorer (which is regular season scoring only).
As expected, Goran Dragic is likely going to be bought out by the San Antonio Spurs, and the veteran guard is already drawing interest from teams such as the Lakers and Warriors.
The Lakers were one of only a few teams that didn't make a move at Thursday's trade deadline, leaving them with a lot to figure out between now and the playoffs.
LeBron James missed five games earlier this month with left knee soreness and is listed as questionable for Saturday's game against the Warriors.
The Kings, Pacers, Pelicans, Nets, Sixers, Celtics, and Blazers all pulled off big moves at the 2022 trade deadline. Who won and who lost?
For the second time in two years, it seemed like Westbook and Wall would headline a trade for each other but the Lakers wanted nothing to do with the Rockets' request.
Patrick Beverley didn't forget Russell Westbrook's infamous quote.
While Rob Pelinka and the rest of the Lakers' front office ultimately sign off on the final decisions, James should not escape culpability for his part in the construction of the roster.
Talking about a moment between the Lakers' Big 3 in the final seconds against the Bucks, LeBron James talks about how the superstars want to help each other get better and haven't been able to do a good job of it so far.
Despite not logging a minute in the overtime period, Russell Westbrook was in good spirits after the Lakers' come-from-behind win over the Knicks.
LeBron James' presence might help fix most of the Lakers' problems, but their narrow victory over the Knicks serves as a reminder that he can't fix everything.
A number of teams can be active at the 2022 trade deadline, with the NBA's buyers and sellers emerging as those most likely to make a move.
In recent games, Anthony Davis seemed to have regained his elite ways. His superstar play, on both ends of the floor, is crucial to the Lakers coming out on top in winnable games during the second half of the season especially in stretches without LeBron James.
At a pivotal juncture of the season for LeBron James and the Lakers, take a look back at the complete history of the superstar missing time to gauge just how troubling this recent trend is.
An MRI revealed "general swelling" in LeBron James' left knee. Our medical expert, Dr. Michael S. George of the KSF Orthopedic Center in Houston, Texas, provides a greater understanding of what that means.
On Sunday, head coach Frank Vogel announced that LeBron James has returned to Los Angeles to receive treatment on his left knee.
With LeBron James and Anthony Davis sidelined, Russell Westbrook had his best scoring game of the season, continuing a trend of impressive performances in James' absence.
Anthony Davis returned to form in his second game back from injury, finishing with 31 points, 12 rebounds and four blocks in 34 minutes, but if the Lakers are to capitalize off his strong play, they'll need some help from other sources as well.
After finishing as the runner-up in the 2020-21 MVP voting, Embiid is once again a frontrunner for the league's most prestigious individual award.
LeBron James has tied Kobe Bryant for the second-most selections to the All-Star Game in NBA history.
LeBron James has been ruled out of Thursday's game against the Philadelphia 76ers with a sore left knee.
Unless their stance unexpectedly changes, the Lakers are going to keep Westbrook and count on him to make an impact down the stretch.
From turnaround jumpers to fadeaways and one-dribble pull ups, it's evident that Joel Embiid has continuously worked to pattern his game after Kobe Bryant.
On the anniversary of his death, current and former NBA players sent out tributes to Kobe Bryant on social media.
When the Timberwolves selected Anthony Edwards with the No. 1 pick in the 2020 NBA Draft, they not only got a future franchise player but also the best quote in the NBA.
How one Kobe Bryant game-winner in Toronto forever strengthened the bond between two brothers. NBA.com's Carlan Gay, who grew up in Canada, remembers watching his hero in person for the first time and details the everlasting impact of that distinctive memory.
In his first game since Dec. 17, when he injured his left MCL which forced him to miss the next 17 games, Davis played a total of 25 minutes and finished with eight points and four blocks in the team's comfortable win in Brooklyn.
After missing the last 17 games due to a left MCL sprain, Anthony Davis appears to be set to return for the Lakers nationally televised matchup against the Nets on Tuesday.
Anthony Davis has been sidelined since Dec. 18 with a sprained MCL in his left knee.
Butler's 10th triple-double comes in his 139th regular season game for the Heat while James' nine came over the course of 294 games.
Although LeBron James has said he doesn't want to celebrate career milestones until he's retired, he is set to pass a few this season.
NBA.com's writers give their picks for which teams most need a shakeup before the Feb. 10 trade deadline.
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We're one week away from the announcement of starters for the 2022 NBA All-Star Game.
NBA.com's Carlan Gay and Scott Rafferty break down the latest topics in the NBA and beyond on the LIVE edition of NBA Soundsystem.
Coming off a 37-point blowout loss in Denver on Saturday, the Lakers, who hadn't won against a .500 team in nearly a month, bounced back in statement fashion by defeating the Utah Jazz 101-95.
Russell Westbrook threw down one of the dunks of the year, climbing Rudy Gobert for the highlight-reel play.
From pregame addresses to halftime performances, Dr. Martin Luther King was honoured throughout the NBA action on the holiday.
Everything you need to know for Monday's 12-game slate.
LeBron James took to Twitter addressing Laker fans, following their 37-point loss to the Denver Nuggets.
Lakers legend Magic Johnson has hit out at what he perceives to be a lack of effort from the team following their 133-96 loss to the Denver Nuggets on Saturday night.
In their 134-118 home victory over the Hawks, the Lakers, led by LeBron James, registered some remarkable numbers on both ends of the floor.
LeBron is currently tied for second in the league in minutes per game, however despite being in his 19th season, he says he's not concerned.
The Lakers have been playing LeBron James much more at center lately. Wins have still been hard to come by despite him going supernova, but the numbers point to it being a game-changer for Los Angeles.
To ring in the New Year, we're recommending one New Year's resolution for each NBA team.
The Lakers' LeBron James is having an incredible individual season, and if we were to look at his career from 30 onward, he would still be a Hall-of-Famer based off his numbers and accolades.
LeBron James has been putting up superhuman numbers since Anthony Davis went down with an injury. While it would have otherwise warranted and received MVP attention, the Lakers results aren't helping his case.
Throughout his career, James has been called a point-forward but on Tuesday night (Dec. 28) for the first time after 18 seasons of NBA basketball, the King started at center and helped the Lakers get back on track.
In a win over the Rockets, LeBron James and Russell Westbrook became the 12th pair of teammates in NBA history to record a triple-double in the same game.
Patty Mills had himself a career game against the Lakers on Christmas Day. The Australian guard had 34 points, including eight 3-pointers, and seven assists as the Nets beat the Lakers 122-115 in Los Angeles.
The Los Angeles Lakers dropped their fifth game in a row, losing the to the Brooklyn Nets 122-115 to drop to two games below .500 on the season. Brooklyn were led by James Harden's 36 point triple-double.
The Christmas Day uniform is no more but each team slated to play on Christmas Day in 2021 has made specific sartorial choices for the holiday. Here is a list of the head-to-head uniform matchups.
Ever since Christmas Day became a showcase event for sneakers we've seen many players break out some heat, or debut a new signature model colorway, but the Kobe 6 Grinch still remains the greatest Christmas sneaker ever.
Below, find all you need to know about NBA Christmas Day 2021, from how to watch to which superstars will be active.
Christmas Day is here with five blockbuster games on deck! Our NBA Global Staff give their predictions for the marquee day.
In celebration of Christmas Day, we're handing out a gift to each team in the NBA in this week's Power Rankings.
From Wilt Chamberlain's 50-point, 30-rebound double-double in 1961 to Kyrie Irving's game-winner in 2016 and everything in between.
Jock Landale had his best NBA game to date, finishing with 13 points, eight rebounds and three assists in 15 minutes of court time against the Lakers.
With the Lakers playing their final home game at STAPLES Center before the Crypto.com Arena era gets underway on Christmas Day, let's take a look back at some of the most iconic moments in the arena's history.
With so many players currently in the league's Health and Safety Protocols, there's space on a number of team's rosters for some guys we'd like to see make a return to the NBA.
"I’ll be ready for next game," James said postgame. He finished with a game-high 34 points but didn't receive any support in the Lakers' 108-90 blowout loss to the Suns.
DeMar DeRozan has picked up right where he left off, averaging 32.0 points per game in his first two games back for the Bulls.
Isaiah Thomas made his return to the NBA on Friday, suiting up for the Lakers on the first day of his 10-day hardship contract.
Despite losing Anthony Edwards and Taurean Prince to the league's health and safety protocols, the Wolves, led by Karl-Anthony Towns, dominated the Lakers for an easy win.
Following a breakout 42-point performance in his 2021 G League debut, the Lakers have reportedly signed former All-Star Isaiah Thomas to a 10-day contract.
The Los Angeles Lakers won another close overtime game against the Mavericks on Thursday, improving their record in such games to 5-1 on the season.
LeBron James is putting up an incredible eight-game run for the Los Angeles Lakers that has seen him create a new record, and get the team back on track this season.
Unless general manager Rob Pelinka can get extremely creative, the Lakers' roster will look largely the same in the coming months.
In honour of the second-annual #NBAJerseyDay on Dec. 14, our NBA.com staff discusses their favourite NBA jersey they owned growing up as a kid.
Good sleep and watching his son Bronny play is all LeBron James needed to put up a monster line against the Orlando Magic. The Lakers improved to two games over .500 with the win, as James recorded his second triple-double of the season.
Kane Pitman
LeBron James would know, as he and Stephen Curry have had their fair share of battles through the years.
Two weeks ago, Anthony Davis felt like the Lakers could go on a 10-game winning streak. Now, he says they have to stop taking steps back if they are to salvage this season.
Do you remember where you were on Dec. 8, 2011? Far from the typical "on this date," we look back to something that didn't happen 10 years ago to this day.
At the final buzzer of the reverse leg between the Lakers and Celtics, the Los Angeles franchise not only avenged their defeat in Boston but also delivered a similarly dominant performance which helped them cruise to a comfortable 117-102 victory.
After his lone season with the Lakers, Dennis Schroder's contract situation made headlines in the offseason before he ultimately landed a one-year, $5.9 million deal with the Celtics. Why didn't he re-sign in Los Angeles?
Ahead of the second and final matchup between the Lakers and Celtics in the 2021-22 season, two members of NBA.com's Global staff had a go at building an all-time team for each franchise.
"Pretty confused, frustrated, angry with not being able to do anything." James said postgame regarding the past few days. He also added that he felt the situation was handled poorly.
The NBA announced on Thursday that LeBron James has cleared health and safety protocols and is set to return to play.
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LeBron James will miss Tuesday night's matchup against the Kings due to the league's COVID-19 health and safety protocols.
The Lakers are continuing to tweak the formula, seeking to find lineup groupings that work. The next experiment could be LeBron James at center, with head coach Frank Vogel pleased by the versatility it can allow on both ends.
Detroit Pistons big man Isaiah Stewart is not popular with Lakers fans, hearing boos from the STAPLES Center crowd in the first meeting since his altercation with LeBron James.
For not the first time this season, the Lakers coughed up a double-digit lead late and let a win slip way. The battled, playing their first triple-overtime game in nearly a decade, but they gassed out and eventually lost to a Kings squad that were missing two starters.
LeBron James made his return from suspension against Indiana, but late in the win broke out a provocative dance celebration leading to a $15K fine from the league office.
Through the first month of the season, which players and teams are trending upward or downward?
LeBron James returned to the lineup for the Lakers matchup with Indiana. After a dominant performance, James discussed his one game suspension, believing the penalty was not warranted.
As he rallied the Lakers late, he started to hear it quite a bit from the Pacers faithful at the Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis, and midway through overtime, LeBron James had heard enough.
Lakers star Anthony Davis will miss the game against the Pacers with a fever.
Not for the first time this season, the Lakers found themselves in an early double-digit deficit.
"It goes deeper than basketball...that bond I have with New York City will never go anywhere," Anthony said prior to tip-off. When he checked into the game, at the 4:10 mark of the first quarter, he received a standing ovation from the crowd at Madison Square Garden.
Kyle Kuzma arrived at Capital One Arena with the world's biggest pink sweater and he sure had social media buzzing.
LeBron James earned the second ejection of his career after striking Pistons center Isaiah Stewart in the face.
LeBron James was ejected for just the second time in his career after an errant elbow caught Pistons big man Isaiah Stewart in the face.
The Lakers made another lineup change prior to the game against Detroit. As they continue to struggle to start the season, the numbers don't paint a pretty picture.
LeBron James was ejected from the game in Detroit after catching Pistons big man Isaiah Stewart with an errant swinging arm. Stewart was furious with the blow, making several attempts to get to James before finally being taken to the locker room.
An exciting nine-game slate provided plenty of action and thrilling performances headlined by the marquee contest between the Los Angeles Lakers and the Boston Celtics. In case you missed anything, we got you covered with the best game, top performers and the final scores.
LeBron James returned to the Lakers after missing the past eight games with an abdominal strain against the Boston Celtics.
After missing the last eight games, LeBron James will return to the court on Friday, Nov. 19 against the Celtics.
A huge 11-game slate filled the NBA schedule, with plenty of highlight performances to go around, headlined by the marquee contest in Milwaukee between the two most recent NBA Champions in the Bucks and Lakers.
While the Lakers battled, despite missing LeBron James, they simply had no answer for a masterful showcase from the reigning NBA Finals MVP in Giannis Antetokounmpo. The Greek Freak went off, scoring a season-high 47 points with superhuman efficiency in the team's 109-102 victory.
After the Lakers pulled the trigger on a Russell Westbrook trade, DeRozan ended up joining the Bulls as part of a sign-and-trade deal.
Beginning Dec. 25, 2021, the STAPLES Center will be renamed to Crypto.com Arena after a naming rights deal that is reportedly worth over $700 million.
Anthony Davis is back healthy and averaging a double-double but it feels like something is missing. Aside from the obvious absence of LeBron James, the Lakers have some things they need to sort out sooner rather than later.
A huge 10-game slate filled the NBA schedule, with plenty of highlight performances to go around. Catch up on the best game, highlight and fantasy performances from another busy day around the league including big nights for Luka Doncic, Nikola Jokic, Devin Booker and many more.
DeMar DeRozan has found a new home in Chicago, but just how close was he to joining his hometown team as a free agent in 2021?
Despite arguably being LeBron James' most compatible teammate, Alex Caruso moved on from the Lakers, signing with the Bulls this past offseason. Why didn't he stay in LA?
Seven games around the league on Sunday, headlined by big wins for the Lakers, Hornets and Hawks. If you missed any of the action, we've got you covered with the best game, highlight, performance, fantasy performers and more below.
Three members of our NBA Global staff break out the panic meter to weigh in on teams that entered the season with high expectations but are off to slow starts.
