LeBron James’ adaptability a key in victory over the Bulls
Almost three hours later, the play was fresh in coach JJ Redick’s mind. How the Lakers started their…
Bulls trash talk fuels Luka Dončić’s first 51-point game with Lakers
LOS ANGELES — The Lakers, for the first time in what’s felt like months, couldn’t get Luka Dončić…
The Bounce: What do recent champs’ stats say about who’ll win the NBA title?
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Former Gonzaga guard Malachi Smith inks 10-day deal with NBA’s Brooklyn Nets
Another member of Gonzaga’s 2022-23 Elite Eight team will have an opportunity to make his NBA debut with…
VJ Edgecombe has star potential. The 76ers need him to speed up his timeline
DETROIT — VJ Edgecombe has a chance to be a star in the NBA. That much has been…
As Lakers’ LeBron James returns, he says he’s willing to sacrifice to win
LOS ANGELES — After missing three straight games with foot, elbow and hip injuries, LeBron James returned to…
Brook Lopez knows rising LA Clippers can play with anyone
LOS ANGELES — Thirty-seven-year-old Brook Lopez relaxed in a chair in the Los Angeles Clippers’ locker room Monday…
Erik Spoelsrtra Responds To Criticism Over Bam Adebayo’s 83-Point Game
Miami Heat head coach Erik Spoelstra said he doesn’t care about any criticism over Bam Adebayo‘s minutes during…
Fantasy basketball picks, DFS and betting tips for Friday’s NBA games
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Jaylen Brown criticizes officials for rewarding flopping in NBA
Boston Celtics “I’m not looking to flop or anything like that. But it’s almost like you’ve got to.”…
Kia MVP Ladder: Victor Wembanyama turns things into three-player sprint
Who are the Top 3 contenders in the Kia MVP chase as 2025-26 nears its end? The Association’s…
Luka Doncic on trash-talking Matas Buzelis in Lakers’ win over Bulls
Early in Thursday’s game between the Los Angeles Lakers and Chicago Bulls, it didn’t seem as if Luka…