(Los Angeles Times photo illustration; photographs from Los Angeles Times and Associated Press) The bottom came in Minnesota on the second night of back-to-back games in...
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Clippers-Nuggets playoff preview: Controlling Nikola Jokic key to series
(Los Angeles Times photo illustration; photographs from Los Angeles Times and Associated Press) For the Clippers’ vaunted defense, the ultimate test undoubtedly will be dealing with...
Gregg Popovich hospitalized after incident
Gregg Popovich, legendary head coach of the San Antonio Spurs, experienced a medical scare earlier this week while dining at a restaurant. Continue reading Gregg Popovich...
Keegan Murray: I took a really big leap defensively
Sacramento Kings forward Keegan Murray explained why he didn’t think his 2024-25 season was a personal disappointment at team exit interviews yesterday (averaged 12.4 PPG/6.7 RPG/1.4...
2025 NBA Playoffs: Bracket, schedule, scores, matchups for first round including Luka, Lakers vs Wolves
It’s hard to think of an NBA Playoffs with as many tight, could-go-either-way series. When was the last time a No. 7 seed (Warriors) was a...
Lakers extend Rob Pelinka
The Los Angeles Lakers have officially announced a contract extension with Rob Pelinka, reaffirming their confidence in his long-term leadership. Continue reading Lakers extend Rob Pelinka...
2025 NBA playoffs: Predictions for every first-round series
The first round of the 2025 NBA playoffs begins Saturday. Who will advance to the conference semis? Here are our staff predictions for every series: EAST...
Lakers extend contract of Rob Pelinka, give him new title of President of Basketball Operations
Rob Pelinka began this campaign by taking a risk and hiring an unproven coach right out of the broadcast booth in J.J. Redick. At midseason, he...
Lakers give Rob Pelinka a contract extension and new title
Rob Pelinka watches as new head coach JJ Redick talks with the media during his introductory news conference last summer. (Robert Gauthier / Los Angeles Times) On...
Banchero is Magic's only hope of giving Celtics a first-round scare
Banchero is Magic’s only hope of giving Celtics a first-round scare originally appeared on NBC Sports Boston The Orlando Magic are heading into their first-round NBA...