Lakers predicted to outlast rival Clippers in NBA Cup group play originally appeared on The Sporting News. Add The Sporting News as a Preferred Source by clicking here. The Los Angeles Lakers begin their hopeful run at a second NBA Cup title in three seasons Friday night when they take on Ja Morant and the Memphis Grizzlies.

LA Lakers fans continue to keep an eye on longtime trade target Walker Kessler's progress. On Wednesday, they desperately pushed the front office to trade for the Utah Jazz center after he dominated the LA Clippers with a complete performance. Kessler had a team-high 22 points, nine rebounds, four assists, two steals and four blocks.

After suffering a three-game losing streak on the road to the Heat, Bucks, and Bulls — the Knicks bounced back with two dominant home victories versus the Bulls and Wizards by 12 and 17 points. New York has five straight home games on deck as apart of this seven-game home stand.

There’s movement, already, in the NBA's balance of power.

Follow along with live updates on tonight's NBA action, featuring the best highlights, moments, stats and observations from a 11-game night.

Coming off a loss to Luka Doncic and the L.A. Lakers on Sunday night, the Miami Heat face a quick turnaround against the Clippers less than 24 hours later. The

The NBA announced this historic news regarding Shai Gilgeous-Alexander following the win over the Clippers on Tuesday.

Observations and other notes of interest from Monday night’s 120-119 victory over the Los Angeles Clippers: — The fascination with the Heat offense is fine. — Offense is fun. — But if there isn’t a corresponding component,

The stunning death of Kobe Bryant and his 13-year-old daughter Gianna will cast a huge pall over the Staples Center when the Los Angeles Lakers host the Los Angeles Clippers on Tuesday night. The Lakers will play for the first time since Bryant and his ...

LA Lakers coach JJ Redick has a hilarious story about being a Dodgers fan following the team's World Series win on Saturday.

The Memphis Grizzlies fell to 3-3 on the season after their 117-112 home loss to the Los Angeles Lakers on Friday night, a game that included an uncharacteristically bad performance by star guard Ja Morant.