Buddy Hield

Mac McClung killed itPhoto: APNobody should be surprised that Mac McClung won the dunk contest. If you’re a hoops fan, McClung has been in the public eye for some time now because he can dunk well enough to go viral. Add in that he’s a…

Photo: Getty ImagesThe Los Angeles Lakers were great on Friday night. They dominated one of the best teams in the Western Conference — the Denver Nuggets.LeBron James scored 30 points, and the Lakers got positive contributions from several…

The LA Lakers were repeatedly linked to the Indiana Pacers as possible trade suitors for Russell Westbrook this offseason. Even though nothing significant has happened, the door hasn't been completely closed by either team. The LA Lakers…

Dennis Schröder might be headed back to LA.Image: Getty ImagesOf all the things that Kevin Durant got blamed for on NBA Twitter on Tuesday, I found one tweet extremely entertaining because the truth is always the funniest.The only team with…

Since the end of the NBA season, the LA Lakers have been linked to several trade rumors. Desperate to improve after a disastrous season, they have already made changes to their personnel and staff. The biggest change so far has been at…

Rebuild TimePhoto: Getty ImagesA season that started out with so much hope in Los Angeles came to an end Tuesday night against the Lakers’ I-10 rivals, the Phoenix Suns, 121-110. The Lakers have three remaining games on the schedule, but…

Is there a more likable team right now than Ja Morant and Memphis?Image: Getty ImagesA self-made superstar has propelled the Memphis Grizzlies’ upward trajectory.Ja Morant constructed his game on a backyard court where his dad trained him,…

Image: Getty ImagesOh goodie, misery. The last portion of the NBA season kicked off Thursday, and that means Cancun is in sight for at least 10 franchises. With their seasons already in the blender, they might as well add ice, Cointreau,…

LeBron James deserves blame for how this Lakers season has become a nightmare.Screenshot: IllustrationIt’s easy to just want to blame Russell Westbrook.After all, his addition to the Los Angeles Lakers this season has been an outright…

Ben SimmonsPhoto: Getty ImagesBen Simmons has yet to play a single game this season for the Philadelphia 76ers. The window for his full return to the team seems to have been slammed shut once Doc Rivers booted Simmons (figuratively, unlike…