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What's behind this stifling, confusing LeBron-led Lakers defense
The Lakers have confused some of the NBA's biggest offensive stars with a defensive scheme no one can quite figure out. It will be tested again Saturday, when they face the Timberwolves.[read more]
Source: Popovich out of hospital after incident
Spurs coach Gregg Popovich was taken to a hospital after an incident at a restaurant Tuesday but is now home and doing fine, a source confirmed to ESPN.[read more]
Suns' Ishbia begins franchise reset after 'failure'
Suns owner Mat Ishbia took responsibility for a 'failure' of a season in which Phoenix failed to make the playoffs despite a high-priced roster.[read more]
Bucks' Lillard taken off blood-thinning medication
Bucks star Damian Lillard has been cleared of his deep vein thrombosis and is no longer on blood-thinning medication.[read more]
French forward Essengue to enter NBA draft
Eighteen-year-old French forward Noa Essengue, a projected top-20 pick, will enter the 2025 NBA draft, he told ESPN Friday.[read more]
Lakers sign Pelinka to extension, add to his title
The Lakers have signed Rob Pelinka to a multiyear contract extension and added to his title by naming him president of basketball operations and general manager.[read more]
'It's just sad': Luka weighs in on Harrison's talk
Luka Doncic says he still hasn't spoken to Nico Harrison since being traded to the Lakers -- but has heard what the Mavericks GM has said in justifying his reasoning for the deal.[read more]
Morant (ankle) good to go for Mavs-Grizz clash
Grizzlies superstar Ja Morant played in Friday night's Western Conference elimination game against the Mavericks.[read more]
Heat overcome Trae's heroics, finish Hawks in OT
The Heat regrouped after losing an early lead to beat the Hawks 123-114 on Friday night and make NBA Play-In Tournament history.[read more]
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