Sources: Magic’s Banchero (groin) out vs. Nets
Magic star forward Paolo Banchero will miss Friday’s game against the Nets with a left groin strain and will be evaluated daily.
💰 Inside $241M week for Austin Reaves, Lakers
The Lakers’ fifth-year guard now sits at the center of two major NBA storylines: Helping the team win enough to convince LeBron James to stay in L.A., but playing so well that it might cost the franchise nearly $250M dollars to keep him.
Area 51, an alien and the most fearsome young duo in the NBA
Victor Wembanyama and Stephon Castle are taking San Antonio to new heights this season on both ends of the floor.
Luka on Harrison firing: Just focused on Lakers
Luka Doncic, asked for his reaction to the dismissal of the man who traded him from Dallas to Los Angeles, said he is “just trying to move on and focus on what I’m doing here.”
Power Rankings: Giannis dominates for Bucks, Pistons take the East
NBA insiders break down this week’s power rankings and where all 30 teams stack up.
Risers and fallers: Jalen Johnson on his way to superstar status
Steve Alexander highlights fantasy basketball names trending upwards or downwards, with key takeaways for each. Source: ESPN NBA Headlines {$excerpt:n} Risers and fallers: Jalen Johnson on his way to superstar status
Jokic puts up 55 to match SGA for season high
Nikola Jokic had 55 points, tying the highest-scoring performance in the NBA this season, as the Nuggets beat the Clippers on Wednesday night.
Bobby Marks’ NBA Contract Year All-Stars: Reaves, Lakers lead 12-man lineup
Austin Reaves is headed for a massive raise in the offseason. He’s not alone.
‘U can dunk?’: Doncic trolled by teammates after dunk against Hornets
According to Basketball Reference, the dunk marked Luka Doncic’s third slam in the past two seasons — two with Los Angeles this season.
Risers and fallers: Jalen Johnson on his way to superstar status
Steve Alexander highlights fantasy basketball names trending upwards or downwards, with key takeaways for each.
