Lakers big man Maxi Kleber, who was included in February's Luka Doncic trade, hasn't been able to play since January due to a broken foot.

While the Clippers are currently ranked seventh in the West, which puts them in the play-in tournament, a team with a healthy Kawhi Leonard cannot be counted out. Not only that, but James Harden is also averaging 22.5 points and 8.6 assists per game this season, proving he has plenty left in the tank and is still in his prime.

The Los Angeles Lakers are coming off a big win on Saturday night against the Memphis Grizzlies. With just eight games remaining before the NBA postseason, the

The Mavs handing Luka Doncic to L.A. has energized a team that was on a path towards the middle of the NBA standings. It has given new life to a franchise that had handcuffed itself to a 40-year-old superstar, and was going to feel the consequences of that decision sooner rather than later.

Josh Giddey made a halfcourt heave at the buzzer to cap perhaps the wildest finish in the NBA this season, giving the Chicago Bulls a 119-117 victory over the Los Angeles Lakers on Thursday night.

Brooks, known for his ability to rack up technical fouls, has been approaching an automatic NBA suspension that is triggered when a player reaches 16 in one season. Multiple posts initially suggested Brooks would be suspended for the Lakers matchup on Monday after tallying his 16th technical foul.

The Los Angeles Lakers beat the Indiana Pacers thanks to a LeBron James buzzer beater and a strong performance from Luka Doncic. Colin Cowherd asks if the Lakers are built for a deep playoff run.

The pregame festivities began with a blue carpet that stretched all the way from center field to the infield, a royal procession for the reigning champions. Fireworks cracked, smoke billowed, and the stars—both on and off the field—delivered a spectacle that was as much a celebration as it was a baseball game.