Lakers introduce Luka Doncic as new face of franchise, saying a lot about team’s future and LeBron’s present

EL SEGUNDO, Calif. — The collected media, Lakers bigwigs and others waiting for L.A.’s newest superstar chatted, speculated and whispered. “Is LeBron here?” Some wondered if he had also come to take it all in until, suddenly, everything went silent. Luka Doncic appeared, startled looking, wearing gray slacks and a light gray sweater with a … Read more

Michael Jordan’s son, former UCF basketball player Marcus Jordan, arrested on multiple charges in Florida

NBA legend Michael Jordan’s son, Marcus Jordan, was arrested in Florida after he got his vehicle stuck on train tracks in the early hours of Tuesday. Marcus Jordan is being charged with DUI, cocaine possession and resisting arrest without violence. The 34-year-old was arrested just before 2 a.m. in Maitland, Fla., and according to the … Read more

2025 NBA picks, Feb. 4 best bets from proven model

The Boston Celtics (35-15) and the Cleveland Cavaliers (40-9) link up in a battle between the top teams in the Eastern Conference. The Celtics are on a three-game win streak. On Sunday, they beat the Philadelphia 76ers 118-110. Meanwhile, Cleveland has strung along a four-game win streak, and the Cavs dominated the Dallas Mavericks 144-101 … Read more

Warriors’ Dennis Schroder says trade deadline is ‘like modern slavery,’ Luka Doncic deal shouldn’t be allowed

Golden State Warriors guard Dennis Schroder owns Basketball Lowen Braunschweig, a German league team based in his hometown. As such, more than most players who are stressing about Thursday’s trade deadline, the 31-year-old understands the other side of it. “I got my own team in Germany. I know how it works,” Schroder said in an … Read more