‘Dogfight for playoff seeding’: How the Lakers are preparing for the wars to come

Lakers coach JJ Redick, talking to reserve guard Gabe Vincent, on the upcoming stretch of games leading into the postseason: “Our guys recognize we’re in a dogfight for playoff seeding right now.”... Read more »

Jimmy Butler invoking new Warriors jersey retiree Andre Iguodala as he revitalizes team’s championship hopes

SAN FRANCISCO — It wasn’t part of the original plan, but the timing was impeccable. There stood Andre Iguodala, receiving adulation from coaches, teammates and family members on the night that his... Read more »

Andre Iguodala has number retired by Warriors after dominant run with the franchise

Andre Iguodala’s jersey will forever hang in the Chase Center rafters. The Golden State Warriors officially retired Iguodala’s No. 9 on Sunday afternoon after the team’s 126-102 win over the Dallas Mavericks... Read more »

Heat vs. Bucks odds, score prediction, start time: 2025 NBA picks, Feb. 23 best bets by proven model

The Milwaukee Bucks will host the Miami Heat on Sunday for an Eastern Conference matchup. Milwaukee is currently fifth in the East with a 31-24 record and is 4.5 games clear of... Read more »

Luka Doncic dominates as Lakers finally end eight-game losing streak in Denver

Lakers star Luka Doncic defends against Denver Nuggets guard Russell Westbrook during the Lakers’ 123-100 win Saturday night. Doncic finished with 32 points, 10 rebounds and four steals. (David Zalubowski / Associated... Read more »

Suns vs. Bulls odds, score prediction, start time: 2025 NBA picks, Feb. 22 best bets by proven model

Teams looking to snap losing streaks battle when the Phoenix Suns face the Chicago Bulls in a matchup on Saturday. Phoenix, on a four-game slide, is coming off a 120-109 loss at... Read more »

Curry makes history as Warriors beat Kings

Stephen Curry became the first Golden State Warriors player in NBA history to reach 700 20-point career games after helping his side to a 132-108 win against the Sacramento Kings. Curry was... Read more »

Timberwolves vs. Rockets odds, line, prediction, time: 2025 NBA picks, Feb. 21 best bets from proven model

The Houston Rockets (34-21) and the Minnesota Timberwolves (31-25) collide in a Western Conference tilt on Friday. The Timberwolves beat the Oklahoma City Thunder 116-101 on Feb. 13 right before the All-Star... Read more »

Why Victor Wembanyama’s scary diagnosis is different than the one Chris Bosh faced

Victor Wembanyama’s remarkable start to his career will be put on hold due to a blood clot. On Thursday, the Spurs announced the 7-foot-5 phenom had suffered a deep vein thrombosis —... Read more »

Three ripple effects of Victor Wembanyama injury: How season-ending diagnosis impacts Spurs, DPOY race, more

On Sunday, Victor Wembanyama’s extremely promising career hit an important milestone: he played in his first All-Star Game. It turned out to be, in all likelihood, the final game of his second... Read more »