NBA All-Star x HBCU Student Showcase: Micah Sumake

NEW YORK — The Los Angeles Lakers’ LeBron James has surpassed the Dallas Mavericks’ Luka Dončić and the Milwaukee Bucks’ Giannis Antetokounmpo to lead the NBA in the second fan returns of NBA All-Star Voting presented by Google. James has taken an 82,001-vote lead over Dončić among all Western Conference players. The NBA All-Star Game…

PHOENIX – Maybe this time will be different, not just an adjustment before another disappointment. Maybe this time as arguably, probably, the best opportunity won’t become the latest missed opportunity. Saturday’s announcement of the Class of 2017 for the Hall of Fame, as part of the Final Four in suburban Glendale, would be highly anticipated…

Anthony Davis struggled to move laterally during an on-court workout about an hour before tipoff. The Los Angeles Lakers ruled out Anthony Davis for Game 5 vs. the Phoenix Suns due to a strained left groin. Davis tested his groin on the court about an hour before tip-off, mostly attempting jumpers very little running or…

Paolo Banchero is averaging 23.5 points, 8.3 rebounds and 3.6 assists over 11 games this season. Orlando Magic forward Paolo Banchero was sidelined for Wednesday’s game against the Dallas Mavericks due to a left ankle sprain, the team announced. No Banchero? No problem for the Magic, who secured their third win of the season, outlasting…

The Lakers have made key changes to their roster since the beginning of last season. The NBA Mailbag is here to answer your questions throughout the 2023 offseason! Have a question for Jamal? Submit it at the bottom of this edition of the NBA Mailbag. How do you think the In-Season Tournament will be received by the…

* Tonight on NBA TV: Pistons vs. Lakers (10:30 ET) The microscope Los Angeles Lakers rookie Lonzo Ball plays under each night could often not be more intense. Heavy doses of speculation and analysis of his game mark each Lakers contest, perhaps moreso than any other rookie in the 2017-18 season — and any momentary…