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💰 Inside $241M week for Austin Reaves, Lakers
The Lakers' fifth-year guard now sits at the center of two major NBA storylines: Helping the team win enough to convince LeBron James to stay in L.A., but playing so well that it might cost the franchise nearly $250M dollars to keep him.[read more]
Luka on Harrison firing: Just focused on Lakers
Luka Doncic, asked for his reaction to the dismissal of the man who traded him from Dallas to Los Angeles, said he is "just trying to move on and focus on what I'm doing here."[read more]
Kidd urges outraged Mavs fans to 'move forward'
Mavericks head coach Jason Kidd urged fans to "move forward" after the firing of GM Nico Harrison and stressed that his players are playing hard and "trying to win."[read more]
Jokic puts up 55 to match SGA for season high
Nikola Jokic had 55 points, tying the highest-scoring performance in the NBA this season, as the Nuggets beat the Clippers on Wednesday night.[read more]
Sources: Magic's Banchero (groin) out vs. Nets
Magic star forward Paolo Banchero will miss Friday's game against the Nets with a left groin strain and will be evaluated daily.[read more]
Sources: No effects for LeBron after practices
LeBron James practiced with the G League's South Bay Lakers again Thursday, sources said.[read more]
Sources: N.Y.'s Brunson has Grade 1 ankle sprain
Knicks star Jalen Brunson will be evaluated daily moving forward, sources said, but he has officially been ruled out for Friday's game against the Heat.[read more]
Warriors' Curry, Under Armour ending partnership
Stephen Curry and Under Armour are ending their long-standing partnership, and sources told ESPN that Curry is expected to have freedom to wear other brands over the next year and pursue new partnership deals.[read more]
Area 51, an alien and the most fearsome young duo in the NBA
Victor Wembanyama and Stephon Castle are taking San Antonio to new heights this season on both ends of the floor.[read more]
Pelicans' Williamson cleared for on-court work
Pelicans star Zion Williamson, who has missed the last five games with a hamstring strain, has been cleared to resume on-court basketball activities with contact, the team announced Thursday.[read more]