‘A million choices’: Lakers’ defense will get a Christmas Day test vs. Rockets
It’s not the lineups, the injuries or necessarily the system. The cause of the Lakers‘ defensive demise is…
Marcus Smart’s urgent message to Lakers teammates about fixing defense
The Los Angeles Lakers have been slipping lately. They have lost two games in a row and five…
Can they keep outscoring their opponents?
Winning is a contradictory thing for the Chicago Bulls. The Bulls allowed opponents to score at least 120…
Trae Young feels ‘amazing’ after scoring 35 points. Now Hawks need to focus on healing their defense
ATLANTA (AP) — Trae Young is quickly returning to his All-Star form after missing 21 games with a…
Lakers respond to JJ Redick’s call for change, rally to beat Jazz
SALT LAKE CITY — When Utah’s Brice Sensabaugh drilled a wide-open three-pointer in the third quarter, Lakers coach JJ Redick…
Three keys to victory and a prediction
The Nevada men’s basketball team hosts Boise State on Saturday. Nevada Sports Net’s Chris Murray breaks down the…
Lakers blow 20-point lead but win after Suns’ Dillon Brooks ejected
PHOENIX — JJ Redick is a self-proclaimed “basketball sicko.” So naturally the Lakers coach would find beauty in the chaos…
Jarred Vanderbilt hoping for an opportunity to help Lakers on defense
Perhaps Jarred Vanderbilt and his ability to defend can help the Lakers and their reeling defense. Perhaps Vanderbilt…
Lakers look to sharpen defensive focus for Suns; could Jarred Vanderbilt be the answer?
The film tells the truth. The Lakers are not a good defensive team, evidenced by the sight of…
NBA Cup 2025: It’s the final four! Why the Thunder, Spurs, Knicks and Magic all look like contenders
We are down to just four teams in this year’s edition of the NBA Cup, where the true…
The Knicks are finding their defensive identity
Scottie Barnes took one dribble, covered half the court in two long strides, and elevated for an uncontested,…
Hornets Early-Season Rookie Report Card: Are Knueppel, Kalkbrenner, James, and McNeeley a Generational Class?
By James Plowright December 4, 2025 Photo: Nell Redmond / AP After Charlotte’s rookie class led the Hornets…