Trail Blazers visit Lakers as both look to finish 2021 on high note
Recently struggling Western Conference counterparts look to end 2021 on a high note Friday in Los Angeles when the Lakers welcome the Portland Trail Blazers to town for a New Year’s Eve matchup. Los Angeles dropped its sixth decision in the last seven…
Dr. A breaks down a three-game night
Dr. A looks at a three-game night and the fantasy implications after Wednesday night. (Jeff Hanisch-USA TODAY Sports)
Missing centers, Clippers intend to sign Wenyen Gabriel
The Clippers intend to sign Wenyen Gabriel to a 10-day hardship contract, a person with knowledge of the situation told The Times.
Becky Hammon to rejoin WNBA as Aces head coach: Reported terms of deal, Hammon’s history with Las Vegas franchise
This development comes exactly one year to the date that Hammon made NBA history by becoming the first woman to coach in an NBA game when the Spurs hosted the Lakers.
Kevin Durant, James Harden see ‘elite’ Kyrie Irving in first Nets practice back
Neither Kevin Durant nor James Harden seem concerned about how the Nets will flow with Kyrie Irving as a part-time player.
Joel Embiid has been unstoppable in the Sixers’ past seven games
Embiid’s 34 points and seven rebounds led the Sixers past the Nets in Brooklyn.The Sixers have now won three in a row led by Embiid who is starting to build an MVP case with an incredible six-game stretch.
Nate Hinton joins Pacers for practice, begins 10-day contract
Nate Hinton was with the Pacers in the preseason and signed a 10-day contract with the franchise Thursday.
Undrafted Pacers rookie Keifer Sykes makes NBA debut against Hornets
Pacers guard Keifer Sykes dished two assists in his NBA debut Wednesday night against Charlotte.
AP source: Cavs making progress in trade for Lakers’ Rondo
CLEVELAND (AP) The Cavaliers have made progress in talks with the Los Angeles Lakers about a trade involving veteran point guard Rajon Rondo, a person familiar with the potential deal told The Associated Press on Thursday. Cleveland has been urgently…