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Lakers swat away playoff talk, focus on reeling D
LeBron James and the Lakers agreed it's too early to discuss how far the Lakers can go in the postseason, especially after the Spurs exposed their already suspect perimeter defense Wednesday to eliminate L.A. from the NBA Cup.[read more]
NBA Power Rankings: What is each team's biggest weakness?
NBA insiders break down the latest rankings, evaluating all 30 teams as the Emirates NBA Cup heats up.[read more]
Everything to know from Thunder and Spurs advancing to Las Vegas
The top moments, highlights and takeaways as the Thunder and Spurs won their respective games to advance to Las Vegas.[read more]
🏀 Five players who could impact the East race
Vincent Goodwill examines five wild-card players who could impact the East race -- one of whom could completely transform it.[read more]
Knicks, closer to an identity, reach NBA Cup semis
The Knicks advanced to the NBA Cup semifinals in Las Vegas with a convincing 117-101 victory over the Raptors on Tuesday night, their eighth victory in nine games.[read more]
Mavs' Lively to have season-ending foot surgery
Mavericks center Dereck Lively II will undergo season-ending surgery on his right foot to address lingering discomfort, the team announced Wednesday.[read more]
Curry (thigh) expected to return Fri. vs. Wolves
Warriors star Stephen Curry, who has missed the past five games because of a bruised thigh, is expected to return Friday against the Wolves.[read more]
Suns' Allen ejected after shoving OKC's Holmgren
Suns guard Grayson Allen was ejected from an NBA Cup quarterfinal game against Oklahoma City on Wednesday night after he shoved Thunder center Chet Holmgren and knocked him to the floor.[read more]
OKC rolls again, ties 73-win Dubs with 24-1 start
The Thunder punched their ticket to Las Vegas with a 49-point blowout of the Suns in Wednesday's NBA Cup quarterfinals, matching the 2015-16 Warriors for the best 25-game start in NBA history at 24-1.[read more]
Everything Shams is hearing on NBA trade season: Where could Davis land?
The futures of Anthony Davis and Giannis Antetokounmpo are in focus. Here's everything we're hearing.[read more]