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On TwitterLuka Doncic trade sets up Lakers to add another superstar in 2026
Trading for Luka Doncic didn't just give the Los Angeles Lakers a 25-year-old superstar. It gave them the flexibility to add another maximum-salaried player next summer.
Kings create Lithuanian connection in lineup with Wizards trade
A few days after reuniting former Chicago Bulls teammates Zach LaVine and DeMar DeRozan, the Sacramento Kings brought together two members of the Lithuanian national team.
Improved passing from stars has made Celtics more dangerous
The Boston Celtics' three-point shooting gets the headlines, but improved passing from their stars is a huge part of their offensive success this season.
Pistons passing on big trades to stick with their core
The Pistons are 25-25 after winning only 31 games in the last two seasons combined.
Bucks load up for postseason with Kyle Kuzma addition
The Khris Middleton Era in Milwaukee is over. The Kyle Kuzma Era in Milwaukee has just begun.
Injury report listing raises speculation about Kevin Durant trade
Kevin Durant hasn't missed a game since Dec. 6 and played 46 minutes Monday night. Yet the Phoenix Suns injury report lists him as "doubtful" for Wednesday's game.
Celtics are proving they don't need home-court advantage in the playoffs
Even after Tuesday's 112-105 win over the Cleveland Cavaliers, the Boston Celtics trail the Cavs by 4.5 games in the race for the top seed in the East. But Tuesday's game proved the Celtics can do damage away from home.
Blockbuster trade cost Luka Doncic largest contract in NBA history
Luka Doncic didn't just lose his old team when the Dallas Mavericks sent him to the Los Angeles Lakers on Saturday. He lost his chance to sign the biggest contract in NBA history this summer.
Mavericks, 76ers make a trade before playing each other on Tuesday
If you call Dallas Mavericks GM Nico Harrison right now, he might agree to a trade out of reflex.
Lakers aren't planning on big moves until offseason
After a blockbuster trade for Luka Doncic, the Los Angeles Lakers are content to delay any further big moves until this summer.
French rookie starting to justify No. 1 pick by Hawks
Zaccharie Risacher was one of the most obscure No. 1 picks in NBA draft history. But since coming back from an adductor strain, he's showing signs of a bright NBA future.
Lauri Markkanen's rough season continues with clutch misses in Jazz loss
Lauri Markkanen signed a big extension late in the summer to stay with the Utah Jazz long-term. Since then, all of his stats have gotten worse — including his free-throw shooting.
Jalen Brunson's fourth-quarter magic saves the Knicks again
Jalen Brunson has the fourth-best scoring average in the clutch this season. He showed that off again in a comeback win over the Houston Rockets on Monday night.
Cooper Kupp about to become latest L.A. star to be traded
Anthony Davis wasn't the only star player in Los Angeles to get blindsided by his team this week.
Top center candidates for the Lakers
The Los Angeles Lakers landed their superstar of the future by trading for Luka Doncic. Now, they need to add a center of the present if they want to make a playoff run this season.
Luka Doncic trade wouldn't have happened in Mark Cuban era
When Cuban sold a majority stake in the Dallas Mavericks just over a year ago, he thought he'd maintain control of basketball operations. The Doncic trade proves that's no longer the case.
Spurs are legitimate playoff threat after big trade
It's not just that the Spurs added an All-Star — they added an All-Star who plugs their biggest holes.
Seven years after failed offer sheet, Kings finally get Zach LaVine
In 2018, the Sacramento Kings signed 23-year-old free agent Zach LaVine to a massive offer sheet, only to see the Chicago Bulls match. Nearly seven years later, LaVine is finally a King.
How the Spurs turned two DeMar DeRozan deals into De'Aaron Fox
When DeMar DeRozan became a free agent in 2021, the San Antonio Spurs helped him get to the Chicago Bulls with a sign-and-trade. Nearly four years later, they used the pick from that deal to land All-Star De'Aaron Fox.
Mavericks make baffling move with Luka Doncic trade
On its face, this looks like the Lakers get one of the NBA's biggest stars one month shy of his 26th birthday at a massive discount.
Pelicans' nightmare season continues with Dejounte Murray's injury
The New Orleans Pelicans traded for Dejounte Murray before the season in hopes he could get their team over the playoff hump. Instead, he's been the unluckiest player in a season full of awful injury luck.
Did non-basketball reasons cost De'Aaron Fox an All-Star berth?
De'Aaron Fox is not a Western Conference All-Star, which might not be due to his play on the court.
Watch: Madison Keys wins first Grand Slam in thriller
One month away from her 30th birthday, Madison Keys is finally a Grand Slam champion.
Pelicans making case to keep team together before trade deadline
The Pelicans have won five of their last eight, with one of the losses a one-point defeat to the Boston Celtics.
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