On top of that, the Lakers can swap first-round picks in 2026 and 2028 and trade or swap their selection in 2029, 2030, and 2031, which makes taking the bait a bit more palatable for the Warriors, who ...

The dunk could easily have been the best of the season. The Dallas Mavericks snapped a frustrating five-game losing streak with an impressive 118-97 victory over the Los Angeles Lakers. Despite ...

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