Dismissing that title undercuts not only what those Lakers endured but the very meaning of resilience and excellence in one of the toughest environments basketball has seen.
This team knows it needs extreme levels of help for the center spot, which is why it is reportedly looking at a former All-Star center's situation.
The Magic aren’t aiming for the middle anymore. This team could realistically go from a feisty seventh seed to a top-three contender.
Jonathan Kuminga is at a frustrating crossroads, and the team that best fits him might shape the rest of his career.
How many of the career leaders for games played in the NBA can you name in five minutes?
Has the relationship between the organization and its best young player reached a point of no return?
Sophie Cunningham is defending her teammate Caitlin Clark, both on and off the court.
After a shocking trade to the Lakers, Luka Doncic has devoted months to intensive conditioning this summer. With the five-time All-NBA guard looking "lean as heck," Doncic seems intent on proving the Mavericks made a mistake in trading him.
Giannis Antetokounmpo appears to be going … absolutely nowhere.
This roster has been constructed to contend for championships. Anything less will likely be deemed a failure.
Ben Simmons isn't the sought-after commodity he was half a decade ago, but the former first overall selection continues to find opportunities around the league.
Somehow, the Lakers are underrated.
James' contract is up after the 2025-26 season, and his Lakers role is shifting toward Luka Doncic’s era.
Arenas and five others were arrested Wednesday on a federal indictment alleging that they took part in an illegal gambling business.
Dallas Wings rookie guard Paige Bueckers is proving to be a walking bucket like Indiana Fever second-year guard Caitlin Clark.
At this point, the MVP award is Collier's to lose.
Amid his contract impasse with the Golden State Warriors, restricted free agent Jonathan Kuminga has suggested he'll take the $7.9M qualifying offer. Nerlens Noel might caution against that move.
Contrary to recent rumors, LeBron James and Nikola Jokic might not actually be teaming up any time soon.
The New York Liberty will be without star forward Breanna Stewart for the time being.
The Bulls aren’t rebuilding — they’re bleeding value with no direction.
The Jazz's rebuilding project feels like it’s accelerating, and Lauri Markkanen might be the next domino to fall.
Since the All-Star Game on July 19, only three of the league’s 24 games have been decided by five points or fewer.
Members of the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame are celebrated for their outstanding achievements and accomplishments.Can you name the 23 men and 4 women enshrined in the Hall of Fame as players whose last names begin with the letter "M"?
Even as the Mavs prepare to usher in the Cooper Flagg era, a large part of the fan base still hasn't forgiven Nico Harrison for trading Doncic.
In case anyone doubted because of the Las Vegas Aces' mediocre record, Wilson issued a reminder that she's the WNBA's best player with an unreal first quarter against the Los Angeles Sparks.
The Lakers are looking for Bronny James to make some changes ahead of his second year in the NBA.
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