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Giannis Antetokounmpo is having issues at the foul line again.

Anthony Davis scored a season-high 44 points, LeBron James passed Magic Johnson on the NBA’s career assists list and the Los Angeles Lakers defeated the Milwaukee Bucks 133-129 in a thriller.

A host of contenders are in need of big moves. Plus, will Minnesota thrive without KAT? Ric Bucher has the inside scoop.

Denver Nuggets big man Nikola Jokic is quietly turning in another NBA MVP-worthy season.

Russell Westbrook was bleeding after taking an elbow from San Antonio Spurs forward Zach Collins in the third quarter of their game on Saturday.

Anthony Davis had a season-high 37 points and 18 rebounds as the Los Angeles Lakers beat the Brooklyn Nets 116-103 to snap a five-game losing streak.

LeBron James had 30 points and eight rebounds before leaving the court gingerly with less than five minutes to play in the Los Angeles Lakers’ 114-101 loss to the Los Angeles Clippers.

Just 10 games into the season, there is already trade buzz surrounding the Lakers and Anthony Davis. Should the Lakers look to trade him?

As one East contender is on the rise, the class of the West is off to a forgettable start, Yaron Weitzman writes.

Donovan Mitchell scored 33 points and Darius Garland added 24 in the dynamic Cleveland backcourt’s return from injury absences, and the Cavaliers rolled past LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers 114-100 for their eighth consecutive victory.

LeBron James weighed in on the Kyrie Irving controversy Friday night, saying his former teammate "caused some harm to a lot of people."

Lauri Markkanen had 27 points and 12 rebounds, Jordan Clarkson added 20 points and the Utah Jazz continued their remarkable start to the season with a 130-116 victory over the Los Angeles Lakers.

Who is pointing up or down in the NBA this week? Russell Westbrook may finally be accepting his role, while there's more drama in Brooklyn and greatness in Milwaukee.

The Los Angeles Lakers finally picked up their deceptive first win of the season on Sunday night with a 121-110 victory over the Denver Nuggets.

LeBron James scored 26 points and Anthony Davis added 23 to help the Los Angeles Lakers to their first win of the season with a 121-110 victory over the Denver Nuggets.

LeBron James scored 26 points and Anthony Davis added 23 to help the Los Angeles Lakers to their first win of the season with a 121-110 victory over the Denver Nuggets on Sunday night. Russell Westbrook had 18 points for the Lakers (1-5), who had lost their first five games of the season under first-year head coach Darvin Ham. Los Angeles was the last winless team in the NBA.

Guard Russell Westbrook came off the bench for the Lakers in LA's loss to the Minnesota Timberwolves Friday, and the Lakers dropped to 0-5 on the season.

Anthony Edwards scored 16 of his 29 points in the third quarter, Rudy Gobert added 22 points and 21 rebounds, and the Minnesota Timberwolves extended the Los Angeles Lakers’ winless start with a 111-102 win.

Anthony Davis won’t play for the Los Angeles Lakers in Minnesota due to low back tightness.

Nikola Jokic had 31 points and 13 rebounds, Jamal Murray hit a big 3-pointer and the Denver Nuggets kept the Los Angeles Lakers winless with a 110-99 victory Wednesday night.

Damian Lillard scored 41 points, Jerami Grant made a driving layup with three seconds to play, and the unbeaten Portland Trail Blazers kept the Los Angeles Lakers winless under new coach Darvin Ham with a 106-104 victory.

The Lakers need to trade Russell Westbrook before his reckless play and divisive personality cost them whatever chance they have at a rewarding season.

Kawhi Leonard had 14 points and seven rebounds in his first game in 16 months, and the Los Angeles Clippers opened a season of sky-high expectations with a 103-97 victory over the Los Angeles Lakers.

LeBron James says the Lakers must keep shooting threes even though they aren't good at it. Russell Westbrook blames bench role for pulled hamstring.

Los Angeles Lakers guard Russell Westbrook said coming off the bench in the preseason finale contributed to his hamstring injury. Westbrook was in the starting lineup Tuesday night.

Stephen Curry opened the season with 33 points, seven assists and six rebounds, and the Golden State Warriors beat LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers 123-109 after receiving their championship rings in a pregame ceremony.

Russell Westbrook left the Los Angeles Lakers’ preseason finale because of an injured left hamstring after five scoreless minutes off the bench Friday night.

LeBron James has just one player left to catch in his pursuit of the NBA's all-time scoring record.

Free agency opens Thursday in the NBA.

A person with direct knowledge of the decision says Los Angeles Lakers guard Russell Westbrook is exercising his option to play for $47.1 million next season.

Paolo Banchero thinks he should be No. 1.

A person with knowledge of the decision says Darvin Ham has accepted an offer to be the next head coach of the Los Angeles Lakers.

The Los Angeles Lakers have fired Frank Vogel.

Devin Booker scored 32 points and the Phoenix Suns won their franchise-record 63rd game of the season, beating a Lakers team minus LeBron James 121-110 to eliminate Los Angeles from the playoff race.

LeBron James scored 38 points, notched another triple-double and sparked memories of his time in Cleveland, leading the Los Angeles Lakers to a 131-120 win over the Cavaliers.

LeBron James passed Karl Malone for second place on the NBA’s career scoring list, but it was part of another loss for his Los Angeles Lakers when the Washington Wizards rallied from a 16-point deficit to win 127-119.

LeBron James scored 50 points for the 15th time in his career and helped rally the Los Angeles Lakers in the second half to a 122-109 victory over the Washington Wizards.

Rookie Jalen Green scored a career-high 32 points, including 10 in overtime, and the Houston Rockets outlasted the slumping Los Angeles Lakers for a 139-130 win Wednesday night.

LeBron James scored a season-high 56 points and the Los Angeles Lakers beat the Golden State Warriors 124-116 on Saturday night to snap a four-game losing streak.

The Los Angeles Clippers completed a four-game season sweep of the Los Angeles Lakers with a 132-111 victory.

Terance Mann had 19 points and 10 rebounds, Amir Coffey added 12 of his 14 in the fourth quarter and the Los Angeles Clippers returned from the All-Star break with a 105-102 victory over the Los Angeles Lakers.

33 NBA players will make more than $30 million in the 2021-22 NBA season, led by one player's $46 million.

LeBron James scored 15 of his 33 points in the fourth quarter as the Los Angeles Lakers rallied for a 14-point second half deficit to defeat the Utah Jazz 106-101 Wednesday night.

Klay Thompson scored 16 of his season-high 33 points in the fourth quarter, Stephen Curry made a clutch layup with 46 seconds remaining, and the Golden State Warriors held off the Los Angeles Lakers 117-115, spoiling another scoring milestone by LeBron James.

Watch as a group of USA Today staffers pick their favorite NBA moments.

The trade deadline has come and gone without the Lakers trading Russell Westbrook. We all know the Lakers have struggled, but now it’s getting to the point where […]

For many people in the eastern U.S. on Feb. 9, the day nearly felt like spring, or at least brought temperatures above freezing, providing a welcome chance for some snow and ice to melt.

Despite a blockbuster start to the wet season with atmospheric rivers and major winter storms, experts are worried about the snowpack and drought outlook.

NATO countries are trying to steer Russia away from invading Ukraine. And U.S. voters are generally supportive of the Biden administration's efforts to resolve the conflict. Jason McMann, a geopolitical risk analyst at Morning Consult, joins CBS News' Nikki Battiste with more.

AccuWeather's Bill Wadell reported live from the Sierra Nevada on Feb. 9, where record-breaking dry weather has left important snowpacks dangerously low.

With the NBA trade deadline looming, it's decision time for teams around the league.

Reggie Jackson scored 25 points, including a driving layup with four seconds remaining, and the Los Angeles Clippers held off the Los Angeles Lakers 111-110.

Trae Young scored 36 points and the Atlanta Hawks earned their seventh straight win by rallying in the fourth quarter to beat the Los Angeles Lakers 129-121.

LeBron James has continued swelling in his left knee and is not with the Los Angeles Lakers against the Atlanta Hawks.

Miles Bridges had 26 points, Ish Smith provided a huge boost off the bench with 22 points on 10-of-12 shooting and the Charlotte Hornets held off the short-handed Los Angeles Lakers 117-114 on Friday night.

Los Angeles Lakers stars LeBron James and Anthony Davis have been ruled out Friday night against the Charlotte Hornets.

Joel Embiid had 26 points and nine rebounds and the Philadelphia 76ers beat the Los Angeles Lakers 105-87.

LeBron James welcomed Anthony Davis back with a lob pass for the game’s first basket, then turned to this own offense to score 33 points in the Los Angeles Lakers’ 106-96 victory over the Brooklyn Nets.

Lakers coach Frank Vogel is shrugging off widespread reports of his job insecurity.

The basic mantra for all NBA teams this season should be just get into the playoffs.

LeBron James scored 25 points and Stanley Johnson had 10 of his 15 points in the fourth quarter to lead the Los Angeles Lakers to a 101-95 win over the Utah Jazz.

De’Aaron Fox scored 29 points, Chimezie Metu made a clutch 3-pointer with 46.7 seconds remaining and the Sacramento Kings ended their longest losing streak of the season by beating the Los Angeles Lakers 125-116.

The Memphis Grizzlies set a franchise record with their ninth straight win, getting 16 points and a breathtaking block from Ja Morant in a 127-119 victory over the Los Angeles Lakers.

The Los Angeles Lakers held off the Atlanta Hawks 134-118 for their first four-game winning streak of the season.

LeBron James scored a season-high 43 points and extended his streak of 30-point games to seven in the Los Angeles Lakers' 139-106 victory over the Portland Trail Blazers on Friday night.

Ja Morant scored 41 points, Desmond Bane added 20 and the Memphis Grizzlies overcame a 14-point second-half deficit to beat the Los Angeles Lakers 104-99 on Wednesday night.

LeBron James and Russell Westbrook both had triple-doubles as the Los Angeles Lakers snapped a season-high,five-game skid with a 132-123 win over the Houston Rockets.

Nic Claxton threw down a tiebreaking alley-oop over LeBron James with 40.7 seconds left, and James Harden and the Brooklyn Nets returned from a week-long COVID-19 hiatus to beat the Los Angeles Lakers 122-115.

Nic Claxton threw down a tiebreaking alley-oop over LeBron James with 40.7 seconds left, and James Harden and the Brooklyn Nets returned from a week-long COVID-19 hiatus to beat the Los Angeles Lakers 122-115 Saturday night. The last helper was a lob that Claxton caught with two hands while soaring over James, who had just helped Los Angeles erase a 20-point deficit. Claxton posterized the 17-time All-Star, then made a free throw for a three-point play and a 118-115 lead.

Keita Bates-Diop scored a career-high 30 points and the San Antonio Spurs routed the slumping Los Angeles Lakers 138-110 in the final event at Staples Center under the 22-year-old arena’s original name.

Chicago Bears rookie quarterback Justin Fields told Insider he can do a full workout with just "bands, a weight rack, and kettlebells." Here's how.

LeBron James was ejected from the Los Angeles Lakers-Detroit Pistons game after drawing blood on Isaiah Stewart's face when they were tangled up while boxing out for a rebound on Sunday night. James's left elbow and hand appeared to make contact with Stewart above the neck, sending him into a bloody rage. Detroit's center had to be held back more than once, keeping him separated from the NBA superstar.

Russell Westbrook doesn't depend on heavy weightlifting to keep his strength up, and instead just does pushups each morning.

BioSteel will have exposure on the Lakers bench and in-arena signage at Staples Center. Beverage deals with top NBA teams can range up to $5 million per year.

The Washington Wizards have agreed to send superstar Russell Westbrook to the Los Angeles Lakers.

As America reopens, people have forgotten their manners. From sports stadiums to retail stores to the airlines, there's been a rise in bad behavior.

There is no shortage of former Houston Rockets to root for fun the 2021 NBA Playoffs.

It took someone (Russell Westbrook) 47 years before breaking Oscar Robertson's triple-double mark. Other sports records are taking longer to break.

Russell Westbrook reached his 182nd career triple-double, breaking Oscar Robertson's all-time record, during the Wizards' game vs. the Hawks Monday.

Westbrook, one of the most scrutinized, under-appreciated All-Stars, ties Oscar Robertson's triple-double record.

Russell Westbrook tied Hall of Famer Oscar Robertson's longstanding NBA record with his 181st career triple-double.

The cryptocurrency world is abuzz with talk of digital collectibles, unique virtual tokens that can represent anything from art to sports memorabilia. People have been paying hundreds of thousands of dollars for these NFTs, or non-fungible tokens. Even Mark Cuban and other celebrities are cashing in on the NFT craze. It's reminded some investors of the initial coin offering, or ICO, bubble in 2017, when multiple start-ups issued new digital tokens to raise money. There are some parallels with the ICO frenzy — for example, celebrities like Lindsay Lohan and Mark Cuban have recently sold NFTs.

Russell Westbrook #4 of the Washington Wizards reacts prior to playing against the Denver Nuggets at Capital One Arena on February 17, 2021 in Washington, DC. National Basketball Association star Russell Westbrook has joined financial tech firm Varo Bank as a new investor after the company raised $63 million in a new funding round. Varo Bank announced the funding round on Thursday, adding Westbrook's investment was made through his enterprise firm. Investment company Jefferies Group advised Westbrook in the transition. In his first year with the Washington Wizards, Westbrook is averaging 18.9 points, 9.4 rebounds and 9.5 assists.

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Late Monday night, the Rockets dealt Robert Covington for former Rocket Trevor Ariza and two first round draft picks, including the sixteenth pick in Wednesday's draft. Which brings about the question: Are the Rockets about to implode the entire team and start from scratch? Any deal to net one of the team's two superstars would have to include a package of players and draft picks. Already strapped for cash, with minimal young assets and no draft picks, it makes sense that the Rockets would at least consider imploding it all. So, if this is the end of this era of the Houston Rockets, perhaps burning the whole thing to the ground is the right approach.

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Using Instagram clues to figure out James Harden's Rockets future James Harden caused a bit of a star with a cryptic Instagram video on Monday. 15 Etsy gifts to remind Houstonians of home Houstonians don't need to get on a plane to feel at home this year, shop Etsy instead.

‘Hou-Ville' is coming to downtown Houston Santa is coming to town and bringing an Astros-themed gingerbread house with him. Astros to make Sugar Land Skeeters their Class AAA affiliate It just got a lot easier for Astros fans to see some of their team's top prospects. Houston's unsung heroes come to life in Discovery Green Looking to pay tribute to Houston's heroes? Discovery Green is the place for you.

Texas lawmakers begin push to legalize marijuana Marijuana is legal in some form in 38 states, but Texas is not one of them...yet. Houston City Council approves COVID relief Fifteen restaurants & companies will deliver up to 20K meals per week, through the end of...

Representation matters and Disney knows it A new Disney ad, "From Our Family to Yours," features a Filipino family paying homage to...Biopic depicting the life of Houston's DJ Screw debuts this month The Houston Cinema Arts Festival will host two events to honor the legendary DJ. Reports: Rockets' Russell Westbrook wants to be traded There are reports of Russell Westbrook wanting to move on from James Harden and the Rockets.

Biopic depicting the life of Houston's DJ Screw debuts this month The Houston Cinema Arts Festival will host two events to honor the legendary DJ. Reports: Rockets' Russell Westbrook wants to be traded There are reports of Russell Westbrook wanting to move on from James Harden and the Rockets.

It wasn't all that long ago that we were touting a "golden age" of Houston sports. each has at least one player who has the talent to be in the MVP conversation in his respective sport. MITIGATING FACTORMoving Harden almost assuredly turns this team into an also-ran, which would make for some likely apathy among Houston sports fans. It think betting on a teardown is betting on the underdog, but I think some sort of modified rebuild is absolutely in play. Someone is going to have a hell of a roster cleanup on their hands when they take over for him.

On Thursday, the Rockets took a commanding lead in the series beating Oklahoma City 111-98 thanks to a furious second half comeback. By the second half, Houston refocused its defense and found its shot. The key for House is effort and he gave it, particularly in the second half. His energy and quick hands were a big part of what spurred the Rockets second half comeback. After a miserable shooting first half, the Rockets did what they do: They kept shooting.

Foundation is providing 650 computers for students and their families in collaboration with Comp-U-Dopt, a charity distributing computers to the underserved. Skyping in from California, Westbrook spoke about the importance of students being able to continue their educations from home. The city's two testing centers will be ramping up with each of them able to handle up to 500 COVID-19 tests a day. The latest casualties were a Hispanic woman in her 90s and an African American man in his 70s, both with underlying health conditions according to the Houston Health Department. As of Monday afternoon, Harris County was reporting 28 COVID-19 related deaths in the unincorporated areas of the county, with a total of 1,508 confirmed cases.

Facing an awful Knicks team, the Rockets got down early, made a run to come back, but fell short late. Related Stories Rockets vs Clippers: Scenes From The GamePlenty will be made by the national media that this a referendum on the Rockets small ball experiment. They remain fourth in the West, now two-and-a-half back of Utah and three-and-a-half back of the Clippers. But they are tied with Utah (the Rockets own the tiebreaker) and just one-and-a-half games up on Oklahoma City and two ahead of Dallas. The Western Conference is brutally tough and the Rockets can't afford to string together any more weeks like this one.

HOUSTON - Despite an entirely different lineup of Golden State Warriors, James Harden was still out for blood Wednesday night. Harden had 36 points and 13 assists and the Houston Rockets routed Golden State 129-112, sending the short-handed Warriors to their sixth loss in eight games this season. Alec Burks led Golden State with 28 points. Russell, who sat on the Golden State bench, could return Friday, Warriors coach Steve Kerr said. Golden State fell to 2-6 for the first time in eight years.

Houston Rockets guard James Harden shoots against Memphis Grizzlies forward Jae Crowder in the first half of an NBA basketball game Monday, Nov. 4, 2019, in Memphis, Tenn.MEMPHIS, Tenn. - James Harden scored 44 points, and the Houston Rockets recovered from a poor performance a night earlier at Miami for a 107-100 victory over the Memphis Grizzlies on Monday night. Harden carried the load for the Rockets, who shot 38% from the field and were without Russell Westbrook, who took the night off for rest. The game got testy with about two minutes left when Grizzlies forward Jae Crowder appeared to take a shot to the groin while guarding Harden. After the foul was called on Crowder, Harden and the Grizzlies exchanged words, leading to Crowder's ejection. Houston was competitive against Memphis and a late burst in the half gave the Rockets a 62-60 lead at intermission.

The Houston Rockets are incredibly talented. Jimmy Butler scored 18 points and had nine assists for the Heat, and James Johnson scored 17 in his season debut. The Heat had 38 assists to Houston's 19, and the Rockets were just 14 of 48 from 3-point range. Heat: Miami had a 48-point quarter at New York in 1989 and a 47-point quarter at Boston in 1990. So was Dorell Wright, part of the 2006 Heat NBA championship team.

HOUSTON - James Harden scored 29 points and Russell Westbrook added his second straight triple-double with 28 points, 13 assists and 10 rebounds to lead the Houston Rockets to a 126-123 win over the New Orleans Pelicans on Saturday night. Westbrook hit two clutch free throws to give Houston the three-point lead with 6.1 seconds remaining. Westbrook and Harden combined for 12 turnovers, with Harden leading the game with eight. Harden was 2 of 18 from the 3-point line after going 1 for 8 in the opener. For the last play of the third quarter, Westbrook found Austin Rivers for a corner 3 to cut New Orleans' lead to 100-97 entering the fourth quarter.