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Austin Reaves begins the 2026-27 NBA season in a unique position. He is on the first year of his third contract, a four-year, $185 million near-max deal. But somehow, the sixth-year player is also...

Luka Doncic was blindsided when Dallas traded him to the Lakers. Doncic doesn’t want any more of those surprises in his career. He told Melissa Rohlin of the California Post he’d like to spend the...

Despite owning four top-five finishes and six All-NBA First Team nods, Luka Dončić has never been all that close to winning MVP. Through eight years, his best chance has come in 2023-24, when he...

USC star JuJu Watkins, the consensus national player of the year in 2025, will return for the Trojans at the start of the season. The post JuJu Watkins Set For Return Following Lengthy Injury...

Luka Doncic unexpectedly found himself in a new home when he was dealt from the Dallas Mavericks to the Los Angeles Lakers in one of the most shocking trades in NBA history back in Feb. 2025. Now,...

NBA general managers voted the Lakers as having one of the toughest levels of success to predict this season, in the annual GM survey. That’s what happens when arguably the greatest player in the...

The third preseason stint of Bronny James’ career was not kind to him. In five games, the Los Angeles Lakers guard averaged 2.2 points, 2.8 assists and 2.4 rebounds while playing 16.4 minutes each...

As prediction markets become more popular, athletes view them as an opportunity.

The Los Angeles Angels announced they will not pick up manager Kurt Suzuki's option for the 2027 season after a disappointing year in 2026. The post Angels Make Final Decision on Kurt Suzuki Amid...

In case you had somehow forgotten or missed the news: the Los Angeles Lakers begin their 2026-27 season Wednesday night at home against the Golden State Warriors. To commemorate the start of...

The biggest criticism of the new-look roster built by general manager Rob Pelinka and head coach JJ Redick is on the defensive end. There are big question marks surrounding the team’s defensive...

The Los Angeles Clippers announced two promotions for their home opener against the Sacramento Kings on Wednesday. The post Clippers Roll Out 2 Fan-Friendly Promotions for Home Season Opener...

From LeBron's trophies to Savannah's heartbeat necklace, the couple talked about the things that meant the most to them.

Luka Doncic's response did come with a catch.

Lakers star Luka Dončić took out a full-page advertisement in the Los Angeles Times, addressing the city and saying "tonight we start our run for a championship."

The Los Angeles Lakers' path to a championship will feature two familiar juggernauts who are not going away anytime soon.

Former Los Angeles Lakers guard Kobe Bufkin, who spent 2025-26 with the team, joined the Utah Jazz just before the start of the season. The post Former Lakers Guard Gets Another Shot With Western...

The Los Angeles Lakers take the court for their first game of the 2026-27 NBA season on Wednesday night as they face the Golden State Warriors in a primetime home game. It will be the first...

Los Angeles Lakers guard Luka Doncic took out a full page ad in the LA Times on Wednesday to send a message to fans. The post Luka Doncic Sends Message to Lakers Fans Ahead of 1st Game of Season...

If you wanted proof that absence makes the heart grow fonder, look no further than how much of a void Collin Sexton left in the Lakers’ preseason.  When he signed with Los Angeles over the summer,...

LeBron James opened his 24th NBA season by helping Philadelphia defeat New York on the Knicks’ championship ring night. Courtside hecklers jawed with James about his helicopter commute.

LeBron James' 14-point debut doesn't tell the whole story of his impact on the 76ers.

Can the Los Angeles Lakers stay afloat on the defensive end when Walker Kessler sits for a rest?

After LeBron James’ departure in free agency, the Los Angeles Lakers are unquestionably Luka Doncic’s team now as he looks to return the franchise to greatness. Doncic didn’t choose to be a Laker,...

EL SEGUNDO, Calif. — Between a maddening lack of available bodies and a shortened preseason — and a questionable approach to it — the Los Angeles Lakers aren’t exactly entering the new year with...

Almost two months ago, we announced the release of our new app, which you can find here or by searching SB Nation in your neighborhood app store. The app is available in North America, and we’re...

The new Los Angeles Lakers starting lineup headlines a shortlist of important topics to follow in the season opener against the Golden State Warriors.

Despite playing at an elite level, Luka Doncic has not won an MVP award in his career, and he may never do so.

The Los Angeles Lakers forward is going to miss the season opener due to a familiar injury issue that has haunted him over recent years.

Sandro Mamukelashvili was one of the standouts for the Los Angeles Lakers this preseason as he flashed the versatility that was touted when the team signed him to a lucrative contract in free...

Plus why the NFL will not punish the Eagles for their handling of Jalen Hurts' blood clots

Notes from the Celtics, Pistons, Sixers, Knicks, Spurs, and Thunder on NBA opening day

After a transformative offseason on the floor and off, there are still massive unanswered questions for this Lakers team.

World Series TV revenue depends a lot on ratings, but parity could cause some matchups to be less attractive nationally.

Luka Doncic begins a new chapter with the Lakers against Stephen Curry and the Warriors, while Golden State enters Wednesday's opener with several injury concerns.

LeBron James’ first regular season game with the Philadelphia 76ers was more than just a win over the defending-champion New York Knicks. The NBA star got into a heated exchange with courtside...

Philadelphia's blockbuster offseason brought LeBron James and Jaylen Brown to town, but Tyrese Maxey delivered the biggest performance as the 76ers spoiled New York's championship celebration.

The 7-foot-2 center knows the magnitude of playing for the iconic NBA franchise. He's healthy and ready for the challenge, which begins Wednesday.

For the first time in Austin Reaves career he will be without LeBron James. The guard commented on what it's like with James playing for another team.

On Monday, it was unclear if Bronny James was going to play in the season opener after missing practice. An update on Tuesday makes the answer very clear.

LeBron James began his NBA-record 24th season as Philadelphia sent an opening-night message that it will be a contender for New York's NBA title.

The Lakers open their season by hosting the Golden State Warriors at home on Wednesday. Los Angeles has won only two opening-night games in the last 10 years and will look to change that tomorrow....

LeBron James played his first game with the Philadelphia 76ers on Tuesday night. During the game, he already claimed the refs were giving the New York Knicks a favorable whistle.

James stuffed the stat sheet with his usual all-around excellence in a 76ers win on opening night

Philadelphia's bold offseason brought a list of questions. A lot of them were answered on Tuesday night, showcasing elite potential.

It was a successful NBA Opening Night for LeBron James' Philadelphia 76ers.

The Golden State Warriors are up against it with injuries to start the season. It looks like they now know if Brandin Podziemski and Steph Curry will play in the season opener.

NBA fans finally know what 76ers' LeBron James said to one Knicks heckler during their opening night bout.

Walker Kessler understands. He knows what the standard is as a Los Angeles Laker. He knows what the team gave up—then committed on the books—to pair him with Luka Dončić. “It’s just depending on...

Isaiah Jackson has only started 45 times in 219 career games. Jackson, who was acquired by the Clippers in the Ivica Zubac trade with Indiana last season, will get the starting nod at center when...