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How devastating was the Los Angeles Lakers’ last-second loss? | Speak

How devastating was the Los Angeles Lakers’ last-second loss? | Speak

Paul Pierce breaks down the Los Angeles Lakers’ devastating last-second loss and what it means for their playoff hopes. ... Continue Reading
Lakers get much smaller piece of Nick's NBA Title Pie for 'losing to bad teams' | First Things First

Lakers get much smaller piece of Nick's NBA Title Pie for 'losing to bad teams' | First Things First

Nick Wright unveils this week's NBA TItle Pie, featuring the Los Angeles Lakers getting a much smaller piece for "losing to bad teams" such as the Orlando Magic and Chicago Bulls twice lately. ... Continue Reading
Ranking the best No. 1 picks in the NBA Draft since LeBron James

Ranking the best No. 1 picks in the NBA Draft since LeBron James

These are the eight-best No. 1 overall picks in the NBA Draft since LeBron James was drafted in 2003. ... Continue Reading
Hornets' LaMelo Ball will miss remainder of season with ankle, wrist injuries

Hornets' LaMelo Ball will miss remainder of season with ankle, wrist injuries

Charlotte Hornets guard LaMelo Ball will undergo arthroscopic surgery to address a right ankle impingement and miss the remainder of the 2024-25 NBA season. ... Continue Reading
Lakers lose to Bulls 119-117 on a buzzer-beater, Did they deserve to lose? | First Things First

Lakers lose to Bulls 119-117 on a buzzer-beater, Did they deserve to lose? | First Things First

The Los Angeles Lakers lost to the Chicago Bulls 119-117 on a Josh Giddey buzzer-beater. Nick Wright, Chris Broussard, and Kevin Wildes discuss the game and how the Lakers fell apart. ... Continue Reading
College Basketball Crown: Endorsement opportunities, NBA teams and a lot of star power

College Basketball Crown: Endorsement opportunities, NBA teams and a lot of star power

From NIL endorsement opportunities, to NBA teams in attendance, to an abundance of star power, the College Basketball Crown is all about growing the game during its biggest time of year. ... Continue Reading
Grizzlies part ways with head coach Taylor Jenkins after five-plus seasons

Grizzlies part ways with head coach Taylor Jenkins after five-plus seasons

The Memphis Grizzlies announced Friday that they've parted ways with head coach Taylor Jenkins after five-plus seasons. ... Continue Reading
Lakers late-game loss vs. Bulls shows it does 'not scream championship basketball' | The Facility

Lakers late-game loss vs. Bulls shows it does 'not scream championship basketball' | The Facility

James Jones explains how the Los Angeles Lakers' loss to the Chicago Bulls showed they are not "championship basketball." ... Continue Reading
Memphis Grizzlies part ways with coach Taylor Jenkins after 5-plus seasons

Memphis Grizzlies part ways with coach Taylor Jenkins after 5-plus seasons

The Memphis Grizzlies announced Friday that they've “parted ways" with head coach Taylor Jenkins after five-plus seasons. ... Continue Reading
Josh Giddey's halfcourt buzzer-beater gives Bulls 119-117 win over Lakers

Josh Giddey's halfcourt buzzer-beater gives Bulls 119-117 win over Lakers

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. ... Continue Reading
Did the Los Angeles Lakers finally fix their issues? | Speak

Did the Los Angeles Lakers finally fix their issues? | Speak

NBA analyst Ric Bucher breaks down whether the Los Angeles Lakers have finally fixed their issues following their latest win. He analyzes their performance and what it means for the team's future as they look to build momentum. ... Continue Reading
Paige Bueckers and John Calipari are Under Duress heading into the Sweet 16 | First Things First

Paige Bueckers and John Calipari are Under Duress heading into the Sweet 16 | First Things First

Chris Broussard unveils his BUD list ahead of the NCAA Tournament's Sweet 16, including UConn's Paige Bueckers and Arkansas HC John Calipari. ... Continue Reading
Lakers beat Pacers, How important was this buzzer-beater for LeBron? | First Things First

Lakers beat Pacers, How important was this buzzer-beater for LeBron? | First Things First

The Los Angeles Lakers snapped a 3-game losing streak after they beat the Indiana Pacers with a LeBron James buzzer-beater. Nick Wright, Chris Broussard, and Kevin Wildes discuss how important this win was for the Lakers. ... Continue Reading
LeBron scores game-winning put back vs. Pacers, ends Lakers' 3-game losing streak | The Facility

LeBron scores game-winning put back vs. Pacers, ends Lakers' 3-game losing streak | The Facility

Emmanuel Acho reacts to LeBron James scoring a game-winning put back to lead the Los Angeles Lakers to a win over the Indiana Pacers. ... Continue Reading
Lakers snap 3-game losing streak, Can they make a deep playoff run? | The Herd

Lakers snap 3-game losing streak, Can they make a deep playoff run? | The Herd

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. ... Continue Reading
Can the Lakers win a championship? | Breakfast Ball

Can the Lakers win a championship? | Breakfast Ball

The Los Angeles Lakers beat the Indiana Pacers 120-119 after a LeBron James buzzer-beater. Craig Carton, Danny Parkins, and Greg Jennings discuss Luka Doncic’s impact after LeBron had a quiet night, and if the Lakers can win a championship with this core. ... Continue Reading
What To Bet Today: The Sweet 16 begins; MLB has its Opening Day

What To Bet Today: The Sweet 16 begins; MLB has its Opening Day

The men's Sweet 16 gets underway, and the 2025 MLB season officially begins. Here's what to bet on March 27. ... Continue Reading
Long live the King! LeBron James tips in buzzer-beater AND keeps streak alive

Long live the King! LeBron James tips in buzzer-beater AND keeps streak alive

LeBron James was having a mostly forgettable night against the Pacers, until the fourth quarter came. ... Continue Reading
Cavs and Lakers look to defy different types of history in Nick's Tiers | First Things First

Cavs and Lakers look to defy different types of history in Nick's Tiers | First Things First

Nick Wright unveils this week's NBA Tiers, including the Cleveland Cavaliers looking to defy a different kind of history: "the really good, well-rounded team that nobody actually believes in proving everybody wrong." ... Continue Reading
2025 NBA Power Rankings: Clippers move into top-10 as Thunder reclaim top spot

2025 NBA Power Rankings: Clippers move into top-10 as Thunder reclaim top spot

The Clippers are making noise in the Western Conference — could they make noise in the postseason too? ... Continue Reading