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December 13, 2024

With a 30-team field of hopefuls now whittled down to a final four, the NBA-watching world now trains its attention ...

Dec 10, 2024; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (2) celebrates with center Isaiah Hartenstein (55) after he dunks against the Dallas Mavericks during the third quarter at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-Imagn Images

Fact or Fiction: Shai Gilgeous-Alexander is the best player left in the NBA Cup

December 13, 2024

Each week during the 2024-25 NBA season, we will take a deeper dive into some of the league’s biggest storylines ...

James will turn 40 on Dec. 30. He and the Lakers have stumbled as of late, and some rest could be appealing for both parties. (AP Photo/Etienne Laurent)

JJ Redick: LeBron James misses practice in excused absence, status for Friday vs. Timberwolves unclear

December 11, 2024

Amid an extended break for teams that didn't advance in the NBA Cup, LeBron James "is taking some time" from ...

Trae Young makes his return to MSG, Jimmy Butler’s landing spots & Caitlin Clark is TIME’s athlete of the year

December 11, 2024

Subscribe to Good Word with GoodwillVincent Goodwill and Dan Titus break down the Bucks’ win over the Magic in Tuesday ...

Las Vegas, Nevada, Sunday, September 1, 2024 - USC Trojans Head Coach Lincoln Riley.

Letters to Sports: USC fans reaching their breaking point with Lincoln Riley

December 7, 2024

USC coach Lincoln Riley stands on the sideline during a win over Louisiana State at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas ...

The Fantasy Basketball Vibe Check: Is LeBron cooked?

December 3, 2024

Welcome to the Fantasy Vibe Check, your place to vent about the highs, lows and head-scratchers from the NBA and ...

Luka Doncic returns to red-hot Mavericks & Giannis gets the Bucks back on track | Good Word with Goodwill

Subscribe to Good Word with GoodwillOn this episode of the Good Word with Goodwill, Yahoo Sports senior NBA writer Vincent ...

NBA Cup 2024: Here’s what’s at stake on the final day of group play, plus every clinch scenario

The 2024 Emirates NBA Cup resumes Tuesday, with five of the eight spots in the knockout round — three in ...

Who should fantasy basketball managers be adding and plugging into their lineups this week?

The Playlist: Week 7 fantasy basketball waiver wire pickups and start/sit advice

Welcome to The Playlist: my weekly column that lets you know who and what to play — when it comes ...

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Yahoo Sports AM: Rivalry Week recap

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Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James (23) shoots the ball as Utah Jazz center Walker Kessler defends during the first half of an NBA basketball game, on Sunday, Dec. 1, 2024, in Salt Lake City. (AP Photo/Bethany Baker)

Lakers catch a break and hold on to defeat the Utah Jazz

December 1, 2024

LeBron James missed all his three-point shots, but the Lakers managed to win. (Bethany Baker / Associated Press)The clock ticked ...

Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James, center, shoots as Oklahoma City Thunder center Isaiah Hartenstein, left, and guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander defend during the first half of an Emirates NBA Cup basketball game, Friday, Nov. 29, 2024, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)

Lakers drop second NBA Cup game in bruising loss to the Thunder

November 30, 2024

Lakers forward LeBron James attempts a layup against OKC's Isaiah Hartenstein, left, and Shai Gilgeous-Alexander during the first half Friday ...

Los Angeles Lakers' Anthony Davis (3) grabs the rebound ahead of San Antonio Spurs' Harrison Barnes during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Wednesday, Nov. 27, 2024, in San Antonio. (AP Photo/Darren Abate)

Lakers’ lineup changes pay off with a convincing win over the Spurs

November 28, 2024

Anthony Davis grabs the rebound ahead of Harrison Barnes in the first half. (Darren Abate / Associated Press)It was almost ...

Suns forward Kevin Durant shoots over Lakers guard Austin Reaves and forward Anthony Davis Tuesday in Phoenix.

Another lackluster effort as Lakers lose to the Suns

November 26, 2024

Suns forward Kevin Durant shoots over Lakers guard Austin Reaves, left, and forward Anthony Davis Tuesday in Phoenix. (Rick Scuteri ...

Yahoo Sports AM: The NBA one-month awards

November 26, 2024

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Revisiting the KAT-Randle trade, NBA All-Star Weekend changes & why more teams aren’t tanking

November 24, 2024

Subscribe to Good Word with GoodwillOn this episode of the Good Word with Goodwill, Yahoo Sports senior NBA reporter Vincent ...

NBA one-month awards: MVP, Rookie of the Month, Most Improved & more | The Kevin O’Connor Show

November 22, 2024

Subscribe to The Kevin O'Connor ShowOn this episode of The Kevin O'Connor Show, KOC and Tom Haberstroh dive into the ...

Los Angeles, California November 19, 2024-Lakers LeBron James, left, celebrates Dalton Knecht's three-pointer against the Jazz in the second half at Crypto.com Arena Tuesday. (Wally Skalij/Los Angeles Times)

Red-hot Dalton Knecht scores 37 points as Lakers win sixth in a row

November 20, 2024

LeBron James celebrates Dalton Knecht's three-pointer against the Jazz in the second half. (Wally Skalij / Los Angeles Times)LeBron James ...

The Fantasy Basketball Vibe Check: Jalen Williams’ rare feat, plus 3 stars nearing a return

November 19, 2024