Lakers From The Outside: Assets and Liabilities

Through the decades, there’s been one route that, more than any other, has helped deliver the biggest stars to the Los Angeles Lakers: trades. It’s how Wilt Chamberlain, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, Kobe Bryant, Dwight Howardand Pau Gasol all ended up donning purple and gold. It’s also how…

NBA Season Preview: Power Rankings for 2015-16

The NBA season begins Oct. 27! We’re rolling out our Insider forecasts, two teams at a time, from now until opening night. Check out our analysis, projections and more!

Youth on display: 10 NBA rookies to watch

OAKLAND, Calif. – The big news Emmanuel Mudiay received nearly two months ago dramatically changed his rookie season with the Denver Nuggets before it even started.

Startup AmeriLeague signs former 1st-round draft pick Royce White

The fledgling AmeriLeague announced Thursday that it has formally signed former NBA first-round draft pick Royce White. A Las Vegas-based startup league, AmeriLeague is pursuing top high school talent and well-known former NBA players by offering salaries higher than those…

Duncan trying to figure out new role with Spurs

Tim Duncan eagerly carried the mantle of go-to guy for the San Antonio Spurs for much of his 18 seasons, as did Tony Parker and Manu Ginobili at different parts of their careers. But the emergence of Kawhi Leonard, coupled with…

Former NBA star Odom moves hospital after brothel binge: report

Los Angeles (AFP) – Former NBA player Lamar Odom was released from a Las Vegas hospital after showing signs of improvement following his drug-fuelled binge in a Nevada brothel, a report said. E! Online entertainment news website said Odom, who…