With LeBron James still sidelined, Lakers beat Suns to end losing steak

Anthony Davis practiced with the Texas Legends of the NBA G League before being recalled by the Dallas Mavericks, who acquired him from the Los Angeles Lakers. Davis, who has been out with an adductor injury, is eager to return before the end of the regular season, despite concerns about re-aggravating the injury. The Mavericks have been dealing with multiple injuries this season, including Kyrie Irving and Dereck Lively II, and are facing financial constraints...

In a game between the Los Angeles Lakers and the New Orleans Pelicans, Lakers center Jaxson Hayes blocked a shot by Pelicans center Yves Missi at Crypto.com Arena. Looking ahead to the fantasy basketball week, players like Avdija, Harris, and Quickley are worth adding due to their strong performances since the All-Star break. Meanwhile, players like Holiday, Eason, and Sarr, who are owned in between 75-90% of leagues, continue to be solid options with multiple...

The Miami Heat visit the New York Knicks in an Eastern Conference matchup with the Knicks as 7.5-point favorites. Miami has a strong defense and depth to cover, especially with Jalen Brunson out for the Knicks. New York, with a strong offense and home-court advantage, looks to extend Miami's losing streak and cover the spread. Full Article

The Detroit Pistons have shown significant improvement compared to last season's struggles, despite falling short against top NBA teams like the Oklahoma City Thunder. Following a 113-107 loss, Pistons coach J.B. Bickerstaff expressed frustration with the officiating, leading to multiple technical fouls and the ejection of Cade Cunningham. Despite the loss, the Pistons remain in the No. 6 seed in the Eastern Conference with a 37-31 record and potential to move up in the standings....

LeBron James will be sidelined for at least another week due to a groin strain suffered against the Boston Celtics, causing the Los Angeles Lakers to struggle in his absence, losing four consecutive games. With a tough schedule ahead, the Lakers have dropped to the No. 5 seed in the Western Conference standings, emphasizing the importance of getting James and Rui Hachimura back healthy for the postseason. The team will rely on Luka Dončić and...