NBA Power Rankings: Young risers to watch on all 30 teams
From ROY and MIP races, our NBA insiders break down all 30 teams’ young riser in this week’s Power Rankings.
Luka, AR and the hilarious bromance fueling the Lakers’ wild start
The success and virality of this duo is doing more than quiet the typical noise around the Lakers. It also might transition the franchise fully into their post-LeBron era.
One loaded Christmas Day slate: Everything you need to know
Christmas Day includes three NFL matchups and five NBA games. We’re previewing them all with picks, predictions, storylines and more.
Lakers’ Redick blunt: Effort, defense ‘a choice’
Los Angeles’ defense was shredded in the third quarter of a 132-108 loss to Phoenix on Tuesday night.
Spurs’ defense throttles OKC as rivalry grows
The Spurs beat the Thunder for the second time in 10 days after once again overwhelming the defending champions with physicality and speed.
Jokic: Flagg ‘really mature’ in leading Mavs to win
Cooper Flagg had the best long-range shooting performance of his young career and left an impression on three-time MVP Nikola Jokic with his performance down the stretch Tuesday night.
👀 Inside Klay Thompson’s split from Golden State
Thompson’s future is uncertain, but his friendship with Steph Curry and Draymond Green endures.
Nuggets forward Johnson to have MRI on knee
Nuggets forward Cameron Johnson is set to undergo an MRI on his right knee after suffering what the Nuggets called a sprain in Tuesday’s loss in Dallas.
Wolves top Towns for 1st time in Minnesota return
Karl-Anthony Towns scored a season-high 40 points, but the Wolves beat him for the first time in a 115-104 win over the Knicks on Tuesday night.
The Wet Bandits: Lauri Markkanen, Jazz VP dress as ‘Home Alone’ duo
The Utah Jazz star appropriately took the role of Marv Murchins, while Evan Phillips dressed as Harry Lyme.
