The Sporting News is tracking live updates from Stephen A. Smith and Skip Bayless' reunion on "First Take." ...

"Lakers in 5" is arguably Shannon Sharpe's most well-known catchphrase, and it's recently sparked a bunch of memes on TikTok ...

ESPN analyst Zach Kram examines how Game 1's shotmaking gap could actually be good news for Houston in its first-round series versus Los Angeles.

Historic milestone: LeBron James became the first NBA player to appear in 300 playoff games during Game 2 against the Thunder ...

Since the franchise relocation from Seattle to Oklahoma City, Thunder fans have been fortunate to watch some of the league’s ...

The NBA playoffs officially commence on Saturday, with significant events already marking the postseason. Among the highlights, Charlotte's LaMelo Ball injured Miami's Bam Adebayo, who left the game ...

Luka Doncic has been sidelined since April 2 with a Grade 2 left hamstring strain. He flew to Madrid shortly after for specialized stem cell treatment, with the Los Angeles Lakers set to open the ...

After he was selected No. 1 overall in the 2025 NBA draft, Cooper Flagg had one of the best rookie seasons of all time, a year in which he drew constant comparisons to another Dallas Mavericks phenom.

Fans inside Movistar Arena in Madrid got a surprise Thursday during a regular-season EuroLeague basketball game. Lakers superstar Luka Doncic sat courtside alongside Novak Djokovic, the most decorated ...

The Los Angeles Lakers started the 2026 NBA Playoffs on a strong note with a 107-98 win over the Houston Rockets in Game 1 at Crypto.com Arena on Saturday, thanks in large part to a 19-point, ...

This is read by an automated voice. Please report any issues or inconsistencies here. Lakers guard Luka Doncic will be eligible for end-of-season awards after the NBA and its players’ association ...