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Lakers’ Marcus Smart Fined $35K By NBA

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Lakers guard Marcus Smart has been fined $35K for “making an obscene gesture toward a game official,” the NBA announced on Saturday (via Twitter). Smart was penalized for giving the middle finger to a ref at halftime during Thursday’s win in Utah, tweets Dan Woike of The Athletic. Smart was assessed a technical foul for the incident, notes Dave McMenamin of ESPN. Through 17 … [Read more...] about Lakers’ Marcus Smart Fined $35K By NBA

Injury Notes: Markkanen, Davis, Lakers, Grizzlies, Mann

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Jazz forward Lauri Markkanen is likely to miss his second straight game on Saturday vs. Orlando, with Utah officially listing him as doubtful due to right groin injury management (hat tip to Andy Larsen of The Salt Lake Tribune). The 28-year-old is off to a strong start to the 2025/26 campaign, averaging a career-high 27.8 points, 7.0 rebounds, 2.1 assists and 1.0 steal on … [Read more...] about Injury Notes: Markkanen, Davis, Lakers, Grizzlies, Mann

Clippers vs Lakers Preview: Chance for a Turn-Around

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213hoops.com Clippers vs Lakers Preview: Chance for a Turn-Around The Clippers will return home to square off against the rival Lakers in a game that seems more lopsided by standings than it is on paper. Maybe the Clippers can turn their season around with a win? Yeah, probably not. Game Information Where: Intuit Dome, Inglewood, CaliforniaWhen: 7:30 PM PTHow to Watch: … [Read more...] about Clippers vs Lakers Preview: Chance for a Turn-Around

Would You Trade Austin Reaves For This?

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Would You Trade Austin Reaves For This?Frankly, I would prefer trading Austin Reaves for this package than for 31-year old Giannis. Trey is 25, Herb 27, and Saddiq 26 – all two-way players 6' 7' to 6' 8" – who perfectly fit Luka Doncic's window.Landing Trey Murphy, Herb… https://t.co/J1IErxkN5E pic.twitter.com/Qfl8kZcbCb— LakerTom (@LakerTom) December 20, 2025 … [Read more...] about Would You Trade Austin Reaves For This?