The Los Angeles Lakers were linked to Trae Young in previous seasons. Turns out, they were right to say no. … [Read more...] about Lakers vindicated for ignoring years of nonsensical Trae Young trade rumors
Basketball
Clippers outplayed in 4th quarter of loss to Knicks
Clippers star Kawhi Leonard, right, and the New York Knicks’ Jalen Brunson battle for the ball during the first half on Wednesday, Jan. 7, 2026, at Madison Square Garden in New York. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images) New York Knicks guard Jalen Brunson gestures after making a 3-point shot during the first half of a game against the Clippers on Wednesday, Jan. 7, 2026, at Madison … [Read more...] about Clippers outplayed in 4th quarter of loss to Knicks
It took one game without LeBron James to prove Lakers must make a trade
The Los Angeles Lakers clearly didn’t have enough talent around Luka Doncic with LeBron James and Austin Reaves out in the loss to the Spurs. … [Read more...] about It took one game without LeBron James to prove Lakers must make a trade
Luka Doncic’s big night not enough as LeBron-less Lakers fall to Spurs
SAN ANTONIO — The Lakers have come into several games lacking their normal firepower this season, and the younger, deeper opponents who sense blood in the water have been taking advantage of those situations. Luka Doncic had 38 points, 10 rebounds and 10 assists but with three-fifths of their preferred starting lineup unavailable it wasn’t nearly enough for the Lakers in a … [Read more...] about Luka Doncic’s big night not enough as LeBron-less Lakers fall to Spurs
Disappointing Trae Young trade return confirms Clippers fumbled championship destiny
The Wizards ended up on top of the Trae Young race, and they won in a manner that suggests the Clippers made a grave mistake after interest had developed. … [Read more...] about Disappointing Trae Young trade return confirms Clippers fumbled championship destiny