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The Cleveland Cavaliers have been playing their best basketball of the season, but are reportedly still looking to upgrade their roster ahead of the Feb. 5 trade deadline. Acquiring De’Andre Hunter from the Atlanta Hawks was the big move they made at the deadline last year. Hunter could be on the move again this winter. […]
Happy Friday! The weekend has arrived, and with it comes a full slate of NBA hoops! Let’s take a look at some NBA odds for all of tonight’s matchups, with many of the game’s biggest stars set to be in action. Jan 20, 2026; Denver, Colorado, USA; Los Angeles Lakers guard Luka Doncic (77) attempts a shot as Denver Nuggets guard Tim Hardaway Jr. (10) defends in the second quarter at Ball Arena. Mandatory Credit: Isaiah J. Downing – Imagn Images NBA Odds – Friday, January ...
The Detroit Pistons and the Golden State Warriors square off in one of nine compelling matchups on the NBA slate today. If you’re looking for NBA prop bets for today’s games, we’re here to assist you. Scroll down and you’ll find NBA player props for each and every contest. Los Angeles Lakers vs. Washington Wizards Player Props The Lakers face off against the Wizards on Friday, with the game tipping off at 7:00 PM ET from Capital One Arena. Lakers Luka Dončić Odds Points Over/Unde...
Good morning, it’s Friday, January 30th. The Cleveland Cavaliers are 29-20 and play the Phoenix Suns tonight at 9 PM. They beat the Los Angeles Lakers on Wednesday. This is Cleveland’s second and final game against the Suns this season. They previously beat the Suns at home on New Year’s Eve. We hope you like […]
The Lakers’ search for a wing could take them to an interesting landing spot. If LA is set on landing a 3-and-D wing at the trade deadline, it’s going to come with some caveats. It will likely either cost them an arm and a leg, an asking price they can’t really afford, or it’s going […]
The Lakers (28-18) look to quickly get back to the winning column in Washington where they will take on the struggling Wizards (11-34). This is the first matchup between the teams this season. Start time and TV schedule Who: Los Angeles Lakers vs. Washington Wizards When: 4 p.m. PT, Jan. 30 Where: Capital One Arena Watch: Spectrum SportsNet […]
The Washington Wizards play the Los Angeles Lakers tomorrow. Let’s preview this. Game info When: Tuesday, Jan. 30 at 7 p.m. ET Where: Capital One Arena, Washington, DC How to watch: Monumental Sports Network, League Pass Injuries: For the Wizards, Bilal Coulibaly (back), Tristan Vukcevic (hamstring), Marvin Bagley (back), Trae Young (knee, quad) and Cam Whitmore (shoulder) are […]
It was only a matter of time before the Lakers were linked to Giannis Antetokounmpo. This week, the Greek Freak kind of, sort of demanded a trade, a perfect punctuation on what has been a mess of a Bucks season. Whatever words he wants to use to describe it is a debate for another day, […]
No athlete has ever had their life play out in the public eye more than LeBron James. For more than two decades, fans have had an up-close view of LeBron. It’s with that context in mind that Wednesday’s scenes in LeBron’s latest return to Cleveland were noteworthy. During a tribute video that wasn’t unique to […]
This week, the biggest stories surrounding the Lakers focused on the players as people rather than on what happened on the court. We had Luka Dončić in Dallas, LeBron James in Cleveland, and Lakers head coach JJ Redick discussing the uncertainty of the future for some of his players as the trade deadline looms. Through […]
The Lakers will have a rare representative in All-Star Saturday this year. On Thursday, Shams Charania of ESPN reported that Jaxson Hayes will take part in the Slam Dunk Contest during All-Star weekend. He will be joined by Carter Bryant from the Spurs, the only other confirmed participant so far. The Slam Dunk Contest has […]
The big news of the day, dominating talk in NBA circles across the globe, was Shams Charania’s report that Milwaukee Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo will likely be traded by summer, perhaps as soon as next week’s NBA Trade Deadline. Reaction to the news was off the charts, particularly when Antetokounmpo’s name was linked with the […]
After a rare, mid-season extended break from games due to their plane freezing to the runway after their loss to the Lakers, Dallas must get right back to work by hosting the Charlotte Hornets for a game that will be the second night of a back-to-back for both teams. For Dallas, Cooper Flagg and Klay […]
Another game against a quality team equals another blowout loss for the Lakers. In defeats, the Lakers have continued to have the same problems and they were exposed once again in Cleveland. LA struggled to slow down the Cavaliers’ offense, and in the third quarter, they got outscored by 20, which essentially ended the game. […]
The Cleveland Cavaliers ran the Los Angeles Lakers off the floor 129-99. Their youth stole the show. All grades are based on our usual expectations for each player. Donovan Mitchell 25 points, 4 assists, 5 rebounds Mitchell has had to carry a lot of weight without Darius Garland. Opposing defenses have made him their primary […]
The Lakers suffered a brutal third-quarter meltdown, getting outscored 42–22 as the Cavaliers pulled away for a 129-99 win Wednesday night. The game began with the Cavaliers quickly going up by five. LA missed their first two shot attempts, both by Luka Dončić. The deficit grew to seven after a dunk by Jarrett Allen. Deandre […]
We don’t know how many more times LeBron James will play in the arena he called home for 11 years. As such, the Cleveland Cavaliers pulled out all the stops to make sure that the current Los Angeles Lakers star knew that what he’s done for the team and community is appreciated. First, the crowd […]
LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers’ annual trip to play the Cleveland Cavaliers always brings extra attention. This season, it was the report that the Cavs would reportedly be interested in a reunion with James. According to head coach Kenny Atkinson, that isn’t something he’s put much thought into. “Oh man, that’s above my […]
The Cleveland Cavaliers have been dealt a rough hand this season. Injuries have already caused them to deploy more starting lineups than all of last season. And while they still don’t have Darius Garland or Max Strus, they will at least get a few rotational players back in the lineup tonight with De’Andre Hunter and […]
Everyone can see that LeBron James’ basketball career is approaching its conclusion. He is the oldest player in the NBA at 41 and has played a league record 23 seasons. With injuries like his sciatica keeping him out of games and LeBron on the final year of his Lakers deal, what he will do next […]
It’s no secret that the Lakers want better wing options. They’ve been connected to players like Donte DiVincenzo and Keon Ellis as potential targets as the trade deadline fast approaches. While this season is the primary focus for Lakers fans, the front office has to look at the big picture, including this summer, as they […]
We have a massive slate in the NBA tonight with no bigger matchup than Luka Doncic and LeBron James leading the Lakers into Cleveland to take on Donovan Mitchell and the Cavaliers. Can the Lakers pick up a win in LeBron’s return to Cleveland, or will the Cavs make it five straight wins? Let’s take a look at some game lines, props, and more for this evening’s showdown. Jan 6, 2026; New Orleans, Louisiana, USA; Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James (23) returns to the bench...
The Cleveland Cavaliers host LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers for their annual trip to Cleveland on Wednesday. These games are always spectacles, given the history between James and the organization. This iteration will likely be no different, as the Cavs will be wearing the throwback jerseys James made famous during his first run […]
This NBA trade season has seen very little action compared to previous years. However, with the Feb. 5 deadline fast approaching, rumors continue to swirl as teams aim to make the right deal to improve their chances of a successful season. The Lakers have made moves big and small in this situation, with last year’s […]
One of the Lakers’ underlying issues throughout the season has been their paltry bench scoring. While their starting lineup has been great, their bench has left much to be desired. Rui Hachimura’s emergence in recent games as a viable scoring option off the bench has been a huge boost in that regard. For really the […]