Brook Lopez has been awful with the Los Angeles Clippers. … [Read more...] about Lakers fully vindicated for passing on underperforming center struggling in new home
Basketball
Scotto’s Latest: Markkanen, Hornets, Murphy, Walker, Kuminga, More
Utah will send its 2026 first-round pick to Oklahoma City if it lands outside the top eight, and if the season ended today, the 10-15 Jazz would have the NBA’s 10th-worst record, making their first-rounder likely to change hands. Given that context, executives around the league are wondering if Utah’s front office will be active on the trade market in the hopes of weakening the … [Read more...] about Scotto’s Latest: Markkanen, Hornets, Murphy, Walker, Kuminga, More
NBA Announces All-Tournament Team For 2025 Cup
Knicks guard and NBA Cup Most Valuable Player Jalen Brunson is among the five standout players named to the All-Tournament team for the 2025 Cup, according to an announcement from the league (Twitter link). The All-Tournament team, which was voted on by 20 media members and is based on players’ performance in both group play and the knockout round, is as follows: Jalen … [Read more...] about NBA Announces All-Tournament Team For 2025 Cup
Stein’s Latest: Kings, Harden, Kessler, Rozier, Jones, Payton
If executives around the NBA were asked which team is viewed as the most likely seller ahead of this season’s trade deadline, many would name the Kings first, according to Marc Stein of The Stein Line (Substack link). “Active is the word I would use to describe them,” one exec said of Sacramento. Few players on the Kings’ roster are off limits, with the team seemingly open to … [Read more...] about Stein’s Latest: Kings, Harden, Kessler, Rozier, Jones, Payton
James Harden’s Potential Trade Availability Being Monitored By Teams
The potential trade availability of James Harden is being closely monitored by multiple teams ahead of the February 5th NBA trade deadline, a source tells Marc Stein. The Los Angeles Clippers are 6-20 despite Harden being healthy and playing at an All-Star level. Harden is owed $39.1 million this season and has a $42.3 million player option for the 2026-27 season. Harden could … [Read more...] about James Harden’s Potential Trade Availability Being Monitored By Teams