The Lakers face a pivotal decision at the trade deadline: pursue small moves with second-round picks or go all-in with firsts.

Despite plenty of rumors and speculation regarding a blockbuster trade during the offseason and throughout the 2024-25 campaign, the Los Angeles

Was that a potential NBA Finals preview? The Cleveland Cavaliers on Wednesday hosted the Oklahoma City Thunder in a rare matchup. Prior to tip off, the two teams were the first in 53 years to each ...

Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander ... and Darius Garland celebrate after the team’s win against the Los Angeles Lakers during an NBA basketball game Tuesday, Dec. 31, 2024, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Ryan Sun) Cleveland Cavaliers ...

During his time suiting up for Seattle, Perkins wore only jersey No. 14 and put up 11.1 points, 4.2 rebounds, and 1.4 assists per game.

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, the Thunder’s MVP candidate, is an All-Star lock. Williams — who is second on the team in points and assists, third in rebounds and is a versatile cog in their top-ranked and historically disruptive defense — is their only other true candidate. That might be Williams’ simplest case.

D’Angelo Russell, facing the Lakers for the first time since last month’s trade, was sharp off the bench and kept the Nets in striking distance throughout the night.

Donovan Mitchell and the Cleveland Cavaliers will host Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and the Oklahoma City Thunder in a historic NBA matchup

Two teams have opened up big leads in their respective conferences while others jockey for playoff position as midseason approaches.

The Los Angeles Lakers could be poised to miss out on signing Cam Johnson from the Brooklyn Nets as Rob Pelinka's $154.5 million mastermind trade plan finds itself on the ropes, ju