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Pacers snap Lakers' 14-game road win streak

With the win, the Pacers also snap their Lakers' seven-game win streak, tying them with the Milwaukee Bucks for the best record in the league at 24-4.

Yash Matange

Ranking LeBron's best dimes vs. Indiana

LeBron James was at his playmaking best in Indiana, reeling off highlight-reel dimes all night!

Benyam Kidane

Tuesday's scores: Clippers cruise past the Suns

Tuesday's action was headlined by the Pacers snapping the Lakers' 14-game road win streak and RJ Barrett's career-high 27 giving the Knicks a blowout win at home vs. the Hawks.

NBA.com Staff

LeBron has brought Cavs' playbook to Lakers

The 3-pointer Anthony Davis hit late in the Lakers' win over the Heat? It came on a set former Cavaliers head coach Tyronn Lue used to run for LeBron James and Kevin Love when they were teammates in Cleveland. Here's why it's so effective.

Scott Rafferty

LeBron James: Sporting News NBA Athlete of the Decade

Whether for his off-court exploits or on-court accomplishments, LeBron James is known everywhere, and he had the single biggest impact on his sport of any athlete during the 2010s. There was only one option for Sporting News' NBA Athlete of the Decade.

Jordan Greer

Relive Kobe scoring 62 in three quarters

This week in NBA history includes the RaKobe Bryant scoring 62 points in three quarters against the Dallas Mavericks. Take a trip down memory lane to relive this week's top history-making moments.

Yash Matange

Where are the Raptors ranked this week?

The top-10 teams remained the same but there was some shuffling around amongst the NBA's elite teams. The 76ers and Clippers were both rewarded for their successful weeks while the Celtics and Mavericks have taken a slide.

Kyle Irving

LeBron James had a great response about playing with son Bronny in the NBA

Could LeBron James and Bronny James become the first father-son duo to play in the NBA at the same time? The Lakers star is not sure.

Tom Webber

LeBron and AD lead Lakers to 7th-straight win

LeBron James and Anthony Davis combined for 59 points as the Los Angeles Lakers secured their seventh win in a row, beating the Atlanta Hawks 101-96

Benyam Kidane

Recap of Sunday's action

This Sunday's six-game slate was headlined by Nikola Vucevic's return, another solid game from Nikola Jokic in a win and the Lakers earning their 14th-straight road win.

NBA.com Staff

LeBron James explains Lakers' turnaround after 'reckless' start vs. Heat: 'My teammates got on my ass'

An honest LeBron James revealed his teammates were on his case at halftime, as he was "thinking about the game too much."

Peter Thompson

LeBron leads Lakers to thrilling win over Heat

LeBron James and Anthony Davis were dominant, as the Lakers handed the Miami Heat their first home loss.

Kane Pitman

Friday's scores: Knicks stun Kings in Sacramento

Lot of familiar things happened on Friday's 9-game slate - James Harden drops 50+ again, LeBron James and the Lakers win on the road again and the 76ers win at home again.

NBA.com Staff

NBA stars' performances on Christmas

No NBA player has ever won more games on Christmas than Dwyane Wade. It's also the one day of the year that Stephen Curry struggles shooting. How have other current NBA stars have performed on Christmas?

Kyle Irving

How NBA legends have performed on Christmas

No one has played more Christmas Day games than Kobe Bryant. No one has rebounded better on the holiday than Bill Russell. How have other NBA legends performed on Christmas?

Kyle Irving

LeBron's triple-double keeps Lakers rolling

LeBron James continues to defy Father Time going for a 25-point, 11-rebound, 10-assist triple-double to lead the Lakers to their fifth-consecutive win and their 12th-straight road victory.

Kyle Irving

Wednesday's scores: Bucks make it 16-straight wins

With 11 games around the Association, it was a busy day in the NBA, headlined by Kawhi Leonard's return to Toronto. Catch up on all the scores, stats, news and highlights from tonight's games.

NBA.com Staff

All-Star Moment: AD goes for 50

"An old-school performance... one for the ages." Anthony Davis couldn't be stopped on Sunday, thoroughly dominating the Minnesota Timberwolves en route to his fourth career 50-point game.

Micah Adams

How far did the Raptors fall?

The Bucks remained on top after routing the Clippers while the Lakers patiently await Milwaukee's fall at the No. 2 spot. Aside from the top-two, there was plenty of movement as several teams shuffled around and a new team entered the top-10. Where does your favourite team rank?

Kyle Irving

AD scores 50, Lakers cruise past Wolves

The Lakers 21-3 start continues to be their best start to a season since the 2008-09 campaign when they also won 21 of their first 24 games.

Yash Matange

Sunday's scores: Kawhi leads Clippers to big win

Eight games of NBA action was headlined with the 76ers defeating the Raptors for their third straight loss and Anthony Davis dropping 50 in a win.

NBA.com Staff

AD scores 39 as Lakers beat Blazers by 23

The Lakers' 20-3 start is a franchise best 23-game start to a season since the 2008-09 campaign.

Yash Matange

Hood exits game with torn Achilles

After the Blazers' announcement, players across the league took to Twitter to send their well wishes to Hood.

Yash Matange

Rodney Hood injury update: Trail Blazers forward tears Achilles

Portland lost a starter when Hood went down in the first quarter vs. the Lakers.

Tom Gatto

Recap of Friday nights action

The Boston Celtics remain undefeated at home, Giannis Antetokounmpo and the Milwaukee Bucks send an emphatic message and the LA Lakers keep rolling.

NBA.com Staff

Carmelo Anthony's Trail Blazers contract to become fully guaranteed, reports say

Portland will reward Anthony for his early production with the team.

Tom Gatto

LeBron James explains what he was doing during ridiculous travel that wasn't called

LeBron James knows he got away with a travel, and says he feels bad that some referee is going to get written up for missing it.

Jordan Heck

NBA Power Rankings: Bucks, Lakers look like championship contenders

All 30 NBA teams have just about reached the 20-game mark in the 2019-20 season. That offers a nice backdrop for a new edition of Sporting News' NBA Power Rankings.

Jordan Greer

Lakers continue struggles for Jazz with dominant win

The Los Angeles Lakers continue to roll to begin the NBA season with a dominant win on the road against the Utah Jazz.

Kane Pitman

Recap Wednesday's 10-game schedule

The Lakers and Bucks improved on their NBA best record, while the Celtics remained undefeated at home in a battle of the East's contenders.

NBA.com Staff

LeBron James hails ill Anthony Davis' 'monster game' in Lakers win

Anthony Davis battled through illness as the Lakers defeated the Nuggets in Denver.

Peter Hanson

Does Utah have the blueprint to slow down LeBron?

Slowing down LeBron James and Anthony Davis has proven near impossible a quarter of the way through the season. Is anyone up to the task? Here's a case for why the Utah Jazz could be built to go toe-to-toe with the Lakers despite the result of their most recent meeting.

Matthew Blum

LeBron, AD combine for 50 in win at Denver

The Lakers bounced back from a loss against the Mavericks a couple of days back with this noteworthy road win in Denver.

Yash Matange

Tuesday's scores: Clippers cruise past Blazers

A busy seven-game slate around the Association produced plenty of big-time performances, headlined by Montrezl Harrell, Luka Doncic and Lonnie Walker IV. Catch up on all the scores, stats, highlights and top performers from today's games.

NBA.com Staff

Power Rankings: How close are the Raptors to 1st?

Will the Bucks or Lakers ignite the debate about 70 wins? How does the return of Kyle Lowry impact the Raptors? Does Houston have a Russell Westbrook problem? This week's Power Rankings tees up the biggest December storylines.

Micah Adams

Doncic's big second half leads Mavs past Lakers

Luka Doncic scored 21 of his 27 points in the second half to lead the Dallas Mavericks to an impressive 114-100 win over the Los Angeles Lakers at STAPLES Center.

Benyam Kidane

Recap of Sunday's scores, stats and highlights

Catch up on all the scores, stats, news and highlights from tonight's busy nine-game slate in the NBA.

NBA.com Staff

LeBron and Giannis dominate as Lakers and Bucks extend winning streaks

The Los Angeles Lakers and Milwaukee Bucks extended their winning streaks to 10-games on the back of dominant performances from their superstar names.

Kane Pitman

A full recap from Friday's 13-game slate

It was another busy night in the NBA, with a massive 13 games on the schedule. Luka Doncic and Trae Young dazzled, while the Lakers continued their early season dominance.

NBA.com Staff

Did Siakam crack the top 30 list?

We're barely a month into the season and yet much has changed as it relates to the game's biggest stars. Hot starts, false starts and everything in between has shaken up our top 30. Who are the biggest risers and fallers? Who fell out of the top 30? Who made the cut this time that fell short in our preseason rankings?

Carlan Gay

ESPN's Ramona Shelburne apologizes for suggesting race played role in Anthony Davis backlash

ESPN reporter Ramona Shelburne has apologized for comments she made on a radio show suggesting the backlash to Anthony Davis' trade request could be partially blamed on racial issues.

Jordan Greer

LeBron James complains about foul call to . . . Jeff Van Gundy?

The Lakers star decided to critique the referees in real time on live television.

Tom Gatto

Takeaways: AD drops 41 in NOLA return, LA win 9th straight

Anthony Davis was the star of the show, dropping 41 points in his return to NOLA as the Los Angeles Lakers secured a 114-110 win over the New Orleans Pelicans.

Benyam Kidane

LeBron reaches 33,000 career points

With a three-pointer in the fourth quarter against the New Orleans Pelicans, LeBron James added another piece of history to his resume.

Benyam Kidane

Davis expecting 'mixed emotions'

After an acrimonious exit from the Pelicans, Lakers star Anthony Davis is unsure how he will feel when he returns to New Orleans.

Liam Blackburn

How will AD's return compare to other NBA stars?

After seven seasons as a New Orleans Pelican, Anthony Davis returns to the Smoothie King Center as a member of the Los Angeles Lakers. Ahead of his return, revisit some other notable returns from big stars, including two of his Laker teammates.

Gilbert McGregor

What channel is Lakers vs. Pelicans on tonight? Tipoff time, how to watch Anthony Davis' return game

Here is everything you need to know ahead of Lakers vs. Pelicans, including the tipoff time and TV channel for Wednesday night's game.

Jordan Greer

Wednesday's NBA scores, updates, news, stats and highlights

The day before Thanksgiving delivered a 14-game slate of NBA action, headlined by Anthony Davis' monster night in his return to New Orleans.

NBA.com Staff

How will you remember the AD-era in New Orleans?

Anthony Davis spent the first seven seasons of his NBA career in New Orleans with the Hornets/Pelicans. After a rocky end to his tenure with the franchise he was drafted by, Davis is set to make his first return to the city as a member of the Los Angeles Lakers.

NBA.com Staff

LeBron goes for 33 & 14, Lakers extend win streak to 8

The Lakers extend their road win streak to seven and eight overall while improving to a league-best record of 15-2, their best 17-game start since the 2008-09 season.

Yash Matange

Monday's games: Dinwiddie's game-winner gives Nets' 4th straight win

An action packed Monday saw the Bucks and Lakers win their eighth straight while the shorthanded Raptors edged the 76ers in a rematch of the Eastern Conference Semifinals.

NBA.com Staff

Are we destined for an all L.A. Conference Finals?

The Clippers saw a big jump and the Rockets took a slight dip but the Lakers seven-game streak strengthens their hold on the league's top spot.

Gilbert McGregor

Lakers overcome halftime deficit, outlast Grizzlies

Trailing by eight points at the half, LeBron James and Anthony Davis led the Lakers to a 109-108 win over the Memphis Grizzlies.

Kane Pitman

Rondo fined $35,000 by NBA

Rajon Rondo paid the price for "unsportsmanlike physical contact" against an Oklahoma City Thunder player.

Sacha Pisani

Saturday's scores: Spurs snap 8-game losing streak

Giannis and the Bucks win their seventh straight while Carmelo Anthony and the Blazers slip to their fourth straight loss on a 10-game slate on Saturday

NBA.com Staff

Rondo fined $35,000

Rajon Rondo has been handed a $35,000 fine from the league for an incident involving Oklahoma City Thunder guard Dennis Schroder and the events that followed.

Kane Pitman

Biggest surprises so far this season

33-year-old Aron Baynes is producing like 33-year-old Kareem Abdul-Jabbar. Andrew Wiggins is dropping dimes and swatting shots like never before. Pascal Siakam is replacing Kawhi Leonard... and then some. Those are just some of the biggest surprises one month into the season.

NBA.com Staff

Davis hitting 3s is a scary sign

Davis hasn't been an efficient 3-point shooter in his NBA career, but he went 4-for-7 from the perimeter in the Lakers' win over the Thunder. If that's a sign of what's to come, watch out.

Scott Rafferty

Friday's scores: Butler scores 27 in Heat's 5th straight win

There were plenty of storylines, highlights and scores from an entertaining 10-game slate on Friday. We got you covered with it all.

NBA.com Staff

Harassment charges against DeMarcus Cousins dropped, but Lakers center could still face NBA punishment

DeMarcus Cousins' lawyer told ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski the misdemeanor case filed in Mobile, Ala., has been dismissed.

Jordan Greer

LeBron James makes more history

Making history is just part of the job for LeBron James, who did not get too excited about his most recent milestone achievement.

Russell Greaves

LeBron first player with triple-double vs. every team

LeBron James recorded 25 points, 11 rebounds and 10 assists in the Los Angeles Lakers' 112-107 win over the Oklahoma City Thunder.

Benyam Kidane

Tuesday's scores: Bogdanovic nets career-high in win over Suns

Bogdan Bogdanovic's career night leads the Kings past the Suns, while LeBron James creates history against the Thunder. Catch up on all the scores, stats, news and highlights from tonight's games below.

NBA.com Staff

LeBron, Lakers dominate Hawks in 21-point win

The Lakers continue to rack up the wins. This was their 11th in the last 12 games as they continue to match their best start since the 2010-11 season.

Yash Matange

Lakers take No. 1 spot, Rockets on the rise

The Rockets seven-game winning streak shot them up seven spots into the top-five, the Heat have climbed their way up toward the top and the Lakers leaped the Celtics to overtake the No. 1 ranking.

Kyle Irving

Sunday's scores: Murray drops 39 pts, Fultz enjoys career night

It was a busy Monday across six games in the NBA, headlined by Jamal Murray's 39 points in three quarters, while Markelle Fultz recorded a career-high for the Magic and the Kings ended the Celtics' win streak at 10 games. We've got you covered with all the scores, highlights, news and stats from each game.

NBA.com Staff

LeBron James shrugs off retirement talk: 'Me and Tom Brady are one and the same'

LeBron James insists he has no plans to call time on his NBA career, comparing himself to Patriots great Tom Brady.

Patric Ridge

Lakers & Celtics clinch league-best 10th win

The best teams in their respective conferences, the Lakers are off to their best start in nine years while the Celtics are off to their best start in 12.

Yash Matange

Friday's scores: Malik Monk nails game-winning 3

Kemba Walker leads the Celtics to their 10-straight win, while James Harden and Bradley Beal both score 44 points in their team's wins. Catch up on all the night's scores, highlights and top performers, right here.

NBA.com Staff

NBA 2K20 season simulation results

In what is expected to be one of the closest rin NBA Championships pursuits in years, NBA 2K20 has simulated the 2019-20 season with some interesting results.

Kane Pitman

LeBron leads Lakers to 26-point win over Warriors

With this win, the Lakers improve to 9-2 and remain atop the Western Conference.

Yash Matange

Kemba scores 25, Celtics win 9th straight

Plenty of NBA action on Wednesday, headlined by James Harden's 47 points in a win over the Clippers and the Celtics winning a league-best 9th straight game.

NBA.com Staff

LeBron James holds up Anthony Davis as example for Lakers to follow

Anthony Davis' willingness to play through injuries for the Lakers earned praise from LeBron James.

Tom Webber

Tuesday's action: Kings knock off Blazers

There were eight games of NBA action headlined by the Lakers earning a big win in Phoenix and Trae Young going off for a season-high 42 points!

NBA.com Staff

Kuzma's breakout performance leads Lakers past Suns

Kyle Kuzma missed the first four games of the season with a foot injury, getting the Lakers' young forward out to a slow start. His first breakout performance of the season pushed the Lakers past the Suns in a hard-fought win.

Kyle Irving

Are the Suns a playoff sleeper in the West?

The Phoenix Suns have been one of the biggest surprises to the start of the 2019-20 NBA season. Ahead of a big test tonight against the Lakers, is it time to consider them as a potential playoff sleeper in the West?

Kyle Irving

Siakam on what he learned from Kawhi

Pascal Siakam credits Kawhi Leonard for influencing a part of his game that was on full display in Toronto's comeback win over the Lakers.

Scott Rafferty

Did Raptors crack top 5 in Power Rankings?

Following their resounding win over the Los Angeles Lakers, the Toronto Raptors are the biggest risers in this week's Power Rankings. How far did they climb?

Micah Adams

Sunday's scores: Blazers edge Hawks in OT

Nikola Jokic hit another game-winning jumper, the Raptors bring the Lakers' win streak to an end, while the Blazers escape in OT against the Hawks. If you missed any of the action, we have you covered with all the scores, stats and highlights from each game.

NBA.com Staff

VanVleet: 'We got a lot of tough guys'

VanVleet gave a shout out to Chris Boucher, Terence Davis and Rondae Hollis-Jefferson, who combined for 38 points in Toronto's comeback win over the Lakers.

Scott Rafferty

Short-handed Raptors shock Lakers

The Los Angeles Lakers entered on a seven-game win streak and the Toronto Raptors entered without Kyle Lowry and Serge Ibaka. So naturally, the Raptors shocked the Lakers on their home floor and claimed a signature win.

Micah Adams

Siakam, Raptors snap Lakers win streak

Pascal Siakam shot only 9-for-25 from the field, but he still finished with a team-high 24 points and 11 rebounds in Toronto's win over the Lakers.

Scott Rafferty

Can Raptors overcome injuries vs. Lakers?

The Raptors will be without two key players in Kyle Lowry and Serge Ibaka when they take on the red-hot Lakers on Sunday. Will that be too much for them to overcome?

Scott Rafferty

What channel is Raptors vs. Lakers on tonight? Schedule, time for Sunday's game

The Raptors head to Los Angeles to take on the Lakers at 9:30 p.m. ET on TSN4 and TSN Direct.

Sammi Silber

The secret to Dwight's resurgence

Howard's day of being an All-Star and Defensive Player of the Year candidate might be over, but the 33-year-old is showing clear signs of buying into his new role, and it is propelling the Lakers to new heights.

Scott Rafferty

Heat's Dion Waiters ingested edible, then suffered panic attack on team flight, report says

The veteran guard was listed as out for Friday's game vs. the Lakers with an illness.

Tom Gatto

Injury update on Lowry

The team announced that Lowry sustained a "fracture of the distal phalanx of his left thumb" in Toronto's win over the New Orleans Pelicans.

Scott Rafferty

LeBron makes history with another 20-point game

LeBron James joins Karl Malone and Kareem Abdul-Jabbar as the only players in NBA history with 1,000 career 20-point games in the regular season.

Scott Rafferty

Game-winner, career-high headline Friday's action

Friday's 11-game action includes game-winners, 50+ point games, career-highs and an OT thriller.

NBA.com Staff

Lakers win 7th straight as LBJ & AD combine for 51

The Lakers extended their win streak by grinding out a win against Miami Heat in a low-scoring affair.

Yash Matange

The key to a successful Raptors road trip

As the Raptors embark upon a five-game road trip against Western Conference opponents, third-year forward OG Anunoby will be tasked with a number of defensive challenges. How he responds could ultimately determine how successful of a trip this is for the team.

Gilbert McGregor

This current Raptor is better than Kobe... sort of

Let's just say that there's a certain someone who is flying a little bit too far beneath the radar in the early going.

Micah Adams

The 30 best players in the NBA

Is Kawhi Leonard the best player in the league? Did Pascal Siakam make the cut? What about Kyle Lowry? Our Global NBA.com staff weighed in to select the top 30 NBA players.

Micah Adams

Lakers' LeBron James roasts trash-talking fan, slams critics after latest triple-double

The Lakers star quickly had #WashedKing trending after his tweet following the Lakers' sixth straight win.

LeBron's triple-double guides Lakers to sixth-straight win

The Los Angeles Lakers extend their win streak to six games, behind a 30-point, 11-assist, 10-rebound performance from LeBron James.

Benyam Kidane

Tuesday's scores: Murray leads Nuggets past Heat

There were only six games on Tuesday's slate but there was no shortage of big performances, headlined by LeBron James, Gordon Hayward and Trae Young.

NBA.com Staff

Anthony Davis to the Bulls? Lakers shouldn't worry about those free agency rumors

Would Anthony Davis really consider leaving the Lakers after only one season and signing with the Bulls?

Jordan Greer

5 reasons why the Lakers are off to a perfect start

The target is off the back, LeBron is still The King, AD's cozying up to the five, Dwight Howard's still smiling and the biggest pre-season concern has been non-existent. It's hard to picture a more perfect start to the 2019-20 season for the Lakers.

Micah Adams

The Guessing Game: Which center is better?

It's a simple concept ... we provide the stats for two players and you pick which player is better. The catch? You don't know the actual names and won't until AFTER you've voted.

NBA.com Staff

Power Rankings: There's a new No. 1

There's a new No. 1 in this week's power rankings! In addition to the big change at the top, the Lakers, Celtics, Heat and Suns are among those making moves up the ladder. See who else is rising and falling in the latest update!

Kyle Irving

NBA wrap: Lakers win fifth straight

LeBron James and Anthony Davis stuffed the stat sheet once again in a 103-96 win over the Spurs as the Lakers won their fifth straight.

Arthur Weinstein

Live blog of Sunday's games

LeBron James, Luka Doncic and Kawhi Leonard stuffed the stat sheet to lead their teams to wins on a busy Sunday of NBA action.

NBA.com Staff

LeBron, Dwight shine in Lakers win

James got some help from Dwight Howard, who provided a big boost off the bench with a double-double in only 20 minutes of play.

Scott Rafferty

LeBron passes Kobe on all-time steals list

The only active player with more steals in their NBA career than LeBron James is Oklahoma City Thunder guard Chris Paul.

Scott Rafferty

LeBron James answers ridiculous question about Luka Doncic from 1920s-style reporter Scoops Callahan

LeBron James probably thought he had heard every possible basketball question over the course of his 17-season career. Well, here's a new one for you, champ.

Jordan Greer

Recap of Friday's games

James Harden and the Rockets vs. Kyrie Irving and the Nets. LeBron James and the Lakers versus Luka Doncic and the Mavericks. You won't want to miss these headliners in tonight's NBA action.

NBA.com Staff

Lakers edge Mavs in OT in Luka-LeBron show

Defeating the Mavericks 119-110, LeBron James and the Lakers won their fourth-straight game of the season to improve to a Western Conference-best 4-1 record.

K Irving and Yas...

The Guessing Game: Which player is better?

It's a simple concept ... we provide the stats for two players and you pick which player is better. The catch? You don't know the actual names and won't until AFTER you've voted.

NBA.com Staff

Kyle Kuzma to make Friday return

Kyle Kuzma is set to return from an ankle injury against the Mavericks on Friday.

Sacha Pisani

Where is Siakam in updated MVP odds?

Siakam is rising, Curry is falling and Giannis remains ahead of the pack. Check out the latest MVP odds along with some of the key storylines emerging after the first week of the regular season!

Micah Adams

Kyle Kuzma to make Friday return

Kyle Kuzma has been out for the Lakers' first four games with a stress reaction in his ankle.

Thomas Lott

Injured Anthony Davis leads Lakers

A shoulder injury did not slow Anthony Davis as he became just the sixth player to go 40-20 for the Los Angeles Lakers.

Ben Spratt

LeBron hails 'wonderful' Davis

The Lakers can expect much, much more from Anthony Davis after his breakout display Tuesday night, LeBron James says.

Ben Spratt

Recap of Tuesday's NBA action

Jimmy Butler made his debut for the Miami Heat, the Mavs handed the Nuggets their first loss of the season and Anthony Davis exploded for 40 points and 20 rebounds in the Lakers' win over the Grizzlies.

NBA.com Staff

Davis' monster 40-20 game guides Lakers past Grizzlies

Despite struggling with a sore shoulder, Davis put up historic numbers in the Lakers' 120-91 win at STAPLES Center.

Yash Matange

Who made the biggest jump after Week 1?

The first week of the 2019-20 NBA season is behind us and the result was a ton of movement in this week's edition of our Power Rankings. The 76ers and Nuggets both made a jump up in the top-10, while the struggling Warriors fell out of the top-10. After a strong week, teams like the Heat, Mavericks, Suns and Hawks also made significant leaps from where they started the season!

NBA.com Staff

LeBron James evacuates from home as wildfires burn in California

LeBron James is among the 200,000 people who had to evacuate their homes due to the wildfires in California.

Davis, James power Lakers past Hornets

The Los Angeles Lakers win their second-straight game at home, overpowering the Charlotte Hornets 120-101.

Benyam Kidane

Warriors struggle in blowout loss

Golden State will look to get its first win of the season in New Orleans Monday as it hits the road to face the Pelicans.

Ameer Tyree

Vogel says Cousins could return this season

DeMarcus Cousins suffered a torn ACL in August, however the Los Angeles Lakers remain optimistic he could play at some point this season.

Benyam Kidane

Recap of Sunday's NBA action

There were five games of NBA action headlined by the Warriors looking to bounce back from a rough first game of the season, Luka Doncic versus Damian Lillard and the Lakers aiming to get above .500.

NBA.com Staff

Lakers fans are turning on Kentavious Caldwell-Pope only two games into 2019-20 season

During the Lakers' win over the Jazz, the phrase "Get KCP" started trending on Twitter — and social media users didn't mean get Kentavious Caldwell-Pope back in the game.

Jordan Greer

Davis doesn't mind playing center

The Lakers moved Davis from forward to center at halftime of their game against the Jazz en route to a 95-86 victory on Friday.

Drew Nantais

Takeaways: LeBron leads Lakers past Jazz

The Lakers take their first win of the 2019-20 season as a cold shooting night proves costly for the Jazz.

Kane Pitman

Recap of Friday night's action

Opening week of the NBA season continued with an exciting Friday night, headlined by the Boston Celtics hosting the Toronto Raptors and the Los Angeles Lakers hosting the Utah Jazz.

NBA.com Staff

NBA predictions 2019-20: Final standings, playoff projections, NBA Finals pick

The NBA championship chase is wide open, making the prediction game extremely difficult. Let's take a shot at forecasting the entire 2019-20 season.

Jordan Greer

Clippers vs. Lakers is a real rivalry, no matter what the players might tell you

One key takeaway emerged from the NBA's Opening Night — there's a real basketball rivalry brewing for the first time in Los Angeles.

Joe Morgan

When does the NBA season start 2019-20? Opening Night schedule, first game for each team

If you're wondering when the 2019-20 NBA season starts — and more importantly, when your favorite team plays its first game — we've got you covered.

Jordan Greer

Kid tricks NBA cameraman into showing 'Stand With Hong Kong' T-shirt

The cameraman wasn't sure what to do after showing the shirt on the Jumbotron.

Jordan Heck

Davis needs time with LeBron

Adapting to playing with LeBron James will take time for Anthony Davis, who enjoyed the Lakers' opener but not the result vs. the Clippers.

Chris Myson

NBA championship odds, predictions: Betting favorites to win the NBA Finals in 2020

The NBA championship race is more wide open for 2020 than at any time in the last six years. Sportsbook Review takes a look at the best bets to win a title, from the Lakers and Clippers to a few dark horse picks.

Sportsbook Review

Lakers vs. Clippers final score: Kawhi Leonard scores 30 in Clippers' back-and-forth win

Sporting News tracked live scoring updates and highlights from Lakers vs. Clippers on the NBA's opening night.

J Crabtree-Hannigan

Kawhi propels Clippers past LeBron and AD in season opener

Kawhi Leonard picked up where he left off last season, pouring in 30 points to lead the Los Angeles Clippers to a 112-102 win over the Los Angeles Lakers on opening night.

K Irving and Ben...

Kawhi gets the best of AD in LA debut

With a busy offseason, the first couple of weeks of the 2019-20 season presents multiple superstars donning new jerseys in new places. Keep a track of how the biggest superstars performed in their debuts with their new franchises.

Yash Matange

What channel is Lakers vs. Clippers on tonight? Schedule, time for NBA Tip-Off 2019

Here is everything you need to watch Lakers vs. Clippers, including tip-off time, TV channel, both teams' upcoming schedule and a full game schedule for the first two nights for the 2019-20 NBA season.

Eli Boettger

Who is LeBron James' wife? A timeline of the relationship between NBA star & Savannah Brinson

LeBron James and Savannah Brinson met in high school and have been together ever since. Here's a timeline of their relationship, including when they were married and how many children the couple has.

Vogel's journey prepared him for everything that comes with coaching Lakers

Is Lakers coach Frank Vogel truly ready to lead a team with championship expectations? Good luck finding someone who has dealt with him and is expecting him to fail.

Mike DeCourcy

DraftKings NBA DFS Picks for Opening Night: Showdown advice for Lakers vs. Clippers, Raptors vs. Pelicans

Lakers vs. Clippers is the headliner on NBA Opening Night, but you can have even more fun with DraftKings NBA DFS for the two-game slate with Raptors-Pelicans along with DraftKings Showdown lineups for each single game.

Billy Heyen

The 14 players that can win the MVP

Historic levels of star talent spread across a wide-open league sets the stage for an MVP race featuring far more candidates than usual with the potential for unexpected turns around every corner. There are favourites and there are darkhorses. Here's how each and every one of them could win it.

Micah Adams

Where are Raptors in Power Rankings entering the season?

Where do the defending champs rank entering the season? Is LeBron or Kawhi in the top spot? Check out this week's NBA Power Rankings to take stock of all 30 teams heading into the regular season.

K Irving and Mic...

Six NBA stars under immense pressure heading into 2019-20 season

Reputations and legacies will be on the line this season. These six NBA stars will be feeling the most pressure once the ball goes up on Opening Night.

Joe Morgan

Lakers-Clippers tale of the tape

Here's LA's two NBA super teams in the West compare and contrast.

Alexis Mansanarez

Davis expects butterflies in opener

Davis said he expects to be nervous as the Lakers take on the Clippers in the first game of the season Tuesday.

Gabrielle McMillen

How Kyle Kuzma fell in love with Australian wines in Melbourne

Kyle Kuzma got a taste of Australian wines during his recent visit to Melbourne, taking a helicopter ride to Levantine Hill vineyard in the Yarra Valley.

Benyam Kidane

Ranking all 30 top NBA duos

How good will the pairing of Luka Doncic and Kristaps Porzingis be in Year 1? Is Anthony Davis the perfect running mate for LeBron James? Where do Pascal Siakam and Kyle Lowry rank among the league's top duos?

Micah Adams

Kuzma ruled out for season opener

Los Angeles announced last month that Kuzma suffered a stress reaction in his left foot while training with Team USA for the FIBA World Cup.

Ameer Tyree

'South Park' mocks LeBron James for his comments on China, Daryl Morey

"South Park" used a few of the notable quotes from LeBron James' media availability and applied them to the primary storyline for the episode "Let Them Eat Goo."

Jordan Greer

Where do teams stand after one week of the preseason?

The NBA preseason is underway and the regular season is quickly approaching. Where does your favourite team stand after one week of preseason action?

Kyle Irving

Making the case for teams to win the West

The West is as deep as its ever been and with the balance of power, the playoffs will be an all-out brawl. How can each contender in the West make a push to the NBA Finals?

Kyle Irving

NBA.com 2019-20 GM Survey

Clippers, Bucks garner many honors as a wide-open NBA season nears.

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Who will be Sixth Man of the Year this season?

Will Lou Williams make history by winning his fourth Sixth Man of the Year award or can someone else establish themselves as the league's best bench player this season? Our NBA.com Staff makes their predictions.

NBA.com Staff

Davis talks sharing Lakers workload

"It takes a load off me," Davis said after the Lakers' 126-93 preseason win against the Warriors.

Chelsea Howard

Which teams will make the Finals this season?

After a busy offseason, the league appears to be more wide open than it has been in years past. Who will be playing for the Larry O'Brien Trophy in June?

NBA.com Staff

NBA player rankings: Who are the top 15 stars for the 2019-20 season?

Yes, the 2019-20 regular season is upon us, and with it comes another set of player rankings. Who earns the top spot?

Jordan Greer

Recap of Wednesday's preseason action

Get the latest scores, highlights and results from Wednesday's preseason action.

Yash Matange

LeBron James' hypocrisy hits hardest with comments about Daryl Morey, not China itself

LeBron James doesn't have to speak out against China, but he should acknowledge that others within the NBA's sphere are entitled to expression of their beliefs.

Mike DeCourcy

Who will be DPOY this season?

Will Rudy Gobert win the award for the third straight season or will someone else be named the NBA's Defensive Player of the Year? Our NBA.com Staff reveals their predictions.

NBA.com Staff

Biggest reason to watch all 30 teams

Dynamic duos, hidden talents, forgotten stars, potential breakthroughs and mysterious chemistry experiments... the 2019-20 season is going to be a madhouse. Don't know where to begin? We've got you covered.

Micah Adams

Protesters burn LeBron's jersey

"James was trying, you know, to take a side, on the China side, which is, like, ridiculous," a marketing director told ESPN.

Thomas Lott

LeBron James faces Twitter backlash after comments on NBA-China controversy

LeBron James shared his thoughts on the NBA-China controversy — and his comments didn't go over well on Twitter.

Enes Kanter appears to take shots at LeBron James after his comments on Daryl Morey, NBA-China relationship

The Celtics center fired off a few critical tweets Monday night after the Lakers star publicly commented on the NBA's controversial relationship with China.

Jordan Greer

Recap of Monday's preseason action

Get the latest scores, top-scorers and highlights from Monday's preseason action.

Yash Matange

Davis sprains thumb as Nets win

The Lakers center injured the thumb early in Saturday's loss to the Nets in China. He's expected to be day-to-day.

Chelsea Howard

Davis leaves preseason game with thumb injury

Davis will reportedly get his thumb tested when the Lakers return to Los Angeles on Sunday.

Scott Rafferty

Thrilling NBA debuts of Larry Bird, Magic Johnson still resonate 40 years later

Magic Johnson and Larry Bird made their NBA debuts 40 years ago. Sporting News remembers the moments from those games that live on today.

Bill Bender

Donald Trump tweets Steve Kerr 'chocked' when asked again about NBA-China

The Warriors coach told reporters Thursday that he will only comment on things with which he is familiar. The president didn't like that answer.

Tom Gatto

Latest updates on NBA in China

Here’s a rundown of the latest updates from the developing controversy between the NBA and China.

Bob Hille

Latest updates regarding NBA-China

Here’s a rundown of the latest updates from the developing controversy between the NBA and China.

Travis Durkee

Western Conference tiers: Clippers, Lakers aren't only contenders aiming for NBA Finals berth

As many as six teams have a legitimate chance of representing the Western Conference in the 2020 NBA Finals — and that’s a conservative estimate.

Joe Morgan

NBA-China controversy continues

Two NBA Cares events and a fan event were canceled amid concerns the government might call off two preseason games in China.

Bob Hille

Gregg Popovich praises Adam Silver

Popovich acknowledged the courage it took for Silver to release a statement that left CCTV “strongly dissatisfied.”

Travis Durkee

Gentry over Zion-LeBron comparisons

"We are comparing Zion to Zion. We want Zion to be the best Zion Williamson that he can be. Not anybody else," the Pelicans coach said.

Gabrielle McMillen

Curry airballs in preseason debut

Curry finished with a team-high 18 points, three rebounds and two assists in his team's 123-101 loss to the Lakers.

Ameer Tyree

Davis dominates Warriors in preseason debut

Anthony Davis did not disappoint in his Los Angeles Lakers debut, dominating the Golden State Warriors for a double-double of 22 points and 10 rebounds in under 20 minutes of playing time.

Kyle Irving

Anthony Davis plays starring role in first Lakers game action

LA's big offseason acquisition had a good night against a Golden State squad that is learning how to play together.

Tom Gatto

Report: Davis, Russell set to make debut in Warriors vs. Lakers

All of the stars will be active for Los Angeles Lakers versus Golden State Warriors preseason matchup. Reports state that Anthony Davis, LeBron James, Stephen Curry, D'Angelo Russell and Draymond Green will all play.

Kyle Irving

Ranking the best small forwards in the NBA

Kawhi Leonard. LeBron James. Paul George. Jimmy Butler. Luka Doncic. Jayson Tatum. The NBA's small forward position is in good shape entering the 2019-20 season.

Scott Rafferty

Ranking the best power forwards in the NBA

Ahead of the 2019-20 NBA season, our NBA.com Staff is ranking the top-10 players at every position. Take a look at the top 10 power forwards in the NBA.

Gilbert McGregor

Howard has been impressive in camp

Howard played just nine games last season because of injury and he's played with four different teams over the last four seasons.

Chelsea Howard

Breaking down Damian Lillard's coldest lines in Shaq diss track

Damian Lillard has taken aim at Shaq's rap skills, his choice in women and more in a new diss track.

LeBron James backs NCAA player pay

James fully supports a new law that will allow college athletes in California to profit off their names and likenesses.

Arthur Weinstein

LeBron James won't do preseason

Lakers coach Frank Vogel said the team will be "intelligent and not overdo it in the preseason" when it comes to playing LeBron James.

Gabrielle McMillen

What did LeBron say at media day?

LeBron James had plenty to say as he addressed over 100 media members at media day for the Lakers, from what he did this summer to playing with Anthony Davis and crowning the biggest winner of this hectic NBA summer.

Kyle Irving

Vogel stresses defense for Lakers

"You're coming to play (the) L.A. Lakers, you're going to get hit," Vogel said. "You're going to get smashed in the mouth."

Alexis Mansanarez

LeBron James hails Anthony Davis

“It’s exciting to have such a beautiful young mind, a beautiful player and also a great leader, as well," James said.

Arthur Weinstein

NBA Jam superlatives

For NBA Jam week, we take a look at which of today's duos would be best suited to dominate the classic video game, from LeBron and Anthony Davis to Ja Morant and Jaren Jackson Jr.

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Can LeBron and AD end Lakers' playoff drought?

The Los Angeles Lakers have missed the playoffs in six consecutive seasons, dating back to 2013. As one of the favourites in the Western Conference, can LeBron James and Anthony Davis lead this team to the playoffs and beyond?

Kyle Irving

Trade destinations for Iguodala

The Grizzlies are reportedly exploring trades for Andre Iguodala. Which teams should be interested in the three-time NBA champion?

Scott Rafferty

Kyle Kuzma out with injured foot

The third-year forward suffered the injury while playing with Team USA in the recent World Cup.

Arthur Weinstein

The scariest pick-and-roll duo in the NBA

What happens when the single-most versatile offensive player in NBA history becomes teammates with the single-most versatile big man in today's game? The presence of AD could unleash LeBron as a pick-and-roll puppet master the likes of which we've never seen.

Scott Rafferty

Where AD and LeBron rank among all-time Laker duos

Now that the Lakers have traded for Anthony Davis, they once again have perhaps the league's most dynamic duo. Forget today's NBA, how does the pairing of Davis and LeBron James stack up with some of the all-time great duos to suit up in purple and gold?

NBA.com Staff

How does Howard fit with the Lakers?

With DeMarcus Cousins likely to miss all of next season with a torn ACL, the Lakers have reportedly signed Dwight Howard to a non-guaranteed deal. How does the eight-time All-Star fit in Los Angeles?

Scott Rafferty

New head coaches this season

Taylor Jenkins of the Memphis Grizzlies and John Beilein of the Cleveland Cavaliers are both set to embark upon their first season as head coaches in the NBA.

NBA.com Staff

Ohio State, James denied trademarks

OSU was trying to add "the" in front of its name, while the Lakers star wanted to own rights to the popular phrase "Taco Tuesday."

Chelsea Howard

Kobe Bryant gets roasted, defends himself over Instagram post about youth basketball team

There is "sports parent" competitive, and then there is "sports parent who is also Kobe Bryant" competitive.

Jordan Greer

Vogel talks coaching James, Davis

"You have to make sure you’re managing them the right way," Vogel said of James and Davis. "There are challenges involved with that."

Chelsea Howard

Anthony Davis adds to 3-point range

Davis averaged 33.1 percent from behind the arc last season, not a terrible figure, but below the NBA average of 35.5 percent.

Arthur Weinstein

Nike plans on opening LBJ building

The LeBron James Building is the sixth new building that will be constructed at its World Headquarters and will plan to open in 2020.

Alexis Mansanarez

Hart calls out Lakers

"As a player you just want the courtesy of a phone call saying I got traded and not finding out on Twitter," Hart wrote.

Thomas Lott

James backs Fair Pay to Play bill

In a series of tweets Thursday, the Lakers star called for everyone in California to support the bill.

Chelsea Howard

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