However, Toronto is rumored to be seeking more than a first-round pick for Poeltl (and perhaps even two). It’s the kind of price the Lakers just wouldn’t pay for a player like him, likely

The Thunder and Cavaliers continue to earn straight A's, while the Pelicans and Wizards may need to stay after school.

There's no midweek lull for the NBA, as Wednesday features a compelling 11-game schedule headlined by a big game in Manhattan at 7:30 p.m.on ESPN.

The Lakers have glaring needs, including another big and secondary playmaker. Here's who they should go after before the Feb. 6 deadline.

Atlanta’s Clint Capela is making $22.3 million, and while his contract is expiring, matching the money again would involve the Lakers trading at least one, if not two, pieces of their core for a

Before this recent six-in-seven run of wins, and during a period when an injured Barnes missed 35 of 88 games, Toronto's record was 4-31.

Anthony Davis led LA with 24 points, eight rebounds and three assists. Austin Reaves had 23 points, three rebounds and six assists. LeBron James finished with 20 points, 14 rebounds and six assists. Kristaps Porzingis led Boston with 22 points, seven rebounds and two assists.

CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Anthony Davis had 42 points and 23 rebounds, and the Los Angeles Lakers used a huge first quarter from the All-Star center to build a 23-point lead before beating the Charlotte Hornets 112-107 on Monday night for their fourth straight win.

Nikola Jokic had 35 points, 22 rebounds and a season-high 17 assists for his fifth straight triple-double, and the host Denver Nuggets held on to beat the Sacramento Kings 132-123 on Thursday night.

Tyler Herro scored 30 points, Bam Adebayo finished with 26 and Miami Heat erased a 14-point deficit in the fourth quarter before beating Orlando in double overtime.

In Denver, Nikola Jokic romped to his 20th triple-double of the season as the Nuggets overpowered the Sacramento Kings 132-123. Serbian star Jokic finished with 35 points, 22 rebounds and 17 assists in a dominant Denver performance.

From Celtics vs. Lakers to Thunder vs. Mavericks, tonight’s 9-game NBA slate promises action-packed matchups with playoff implications.