Knicks say Brunson (ankle) out at least 2 weeks
Knicks star Jalen Brunson will be reevaluated in two weeks after spraining his right ankle Thursday night against the Lakers.
Paul Pierce reacts to Jayson Tatum downplaying Boston Celtics-Los Angeles Lakers: ‘It will always be a rivalry’ | Speak

Paul Pierce reacts to Jayson Tatum downplaying the Boston Celtics-Los Angeles Lakers rivalry, saying, “It will always be a rivalry!” Pierce explains why this historic matchup holds lasting significance and why it will never lose its intensity, regardless of the current state of the NBA.
Cuban: Mavs should have negotiated ‘a better deal’ for Luka Doncic

Former Dallas Mavericks majority owner Mark Cuban says he wouldn’t have traded Luka Doncic to the Los Angeles Lakers without receiving much more in return.
Celtics, Thunder and Lakers take biggest slices of Nick’s first 2025 Title Pie | First Things First

Nick Wright unveils his first NBA Title Pie of 2025, with the Oklahoma City Thunder, Boston Celtics and Los Angeles Lakers receiving the biggest slices.
Wemby joins Spurs in Sacramento for Fox return
Victor Wembanyama has been given clearance to fly while being treated for a blood clot, joining the Spurs in Sacramento to support De’Aaron Fox in his first trip back to face his old team.
Kings’ DeRozan fined $25K for criticizing officials
The NBA has fined DeMar DeRozan $25,000 for publicly criticizing officials following the Kings’ Wednesday night loss to the Nuggets.
Nick picks the Lakers to win the NBA Championship after they beat the Knicks | First Things First

Nick Wright has officially picked the Los Angeles Lakers to win the 2024/25 NBA Championship after they beat the New York Knicks 113-109 in OT. Chris Broussard and Kevin Wildes join him in his discussion of the Lakers’ title chances.
Knicks expect Jalen Brunson to be ‘out for a little bit’ after leaving game with ankle injury

New York star guard Jalen Brunson could miss an extended period of time after suffering an ankle injury during overtime in the Knicks’ 113-109 loss to the Los Angeles Lakers on Thursday night.
Anthony Davis is ‘improving daily,’ but Mavs still have no timetable for his return

The Dallas Mavericks say Anthony Davis is “improving daily,” but the team gave no indication of when the forward they got in their trade of Luka Doncic might be ready to play again.
Why Nikola Jokic is the only bet to make for MVP
Andre Snellings explains why betting on Nikola Jokic for NBA MVP holds all the value.