LeBron James and Luka Doncic have the Lakers looking like contenders again

The Lakers have won eight games in a row, and both LeBron James and Luka Doncic are soaring.
Knicks say ‘next man up’ as Brunson rolls ankle
Knicks guard Jalen Brunson could miss some time after he rolled his ankle and had to leave during overtime in Thursday’s loss to the Lakers.
Curry’s 38-foot 3-pointer inspires Warriors in win
The Warriors’ Stephen Curry scored 40 points in Thursday’s 121-119 win over the Nets. His 38-foot 3-pointer at the end of the first half was a “big, big momentum shifter,” according to teammate Draymond Green.
Green: Podcast remarks on Towns ‘what I heard’
Draymond Green said Thursday he was just relaying what he heard when he said on his podcast that Karl-Anthony Towns missed the Knicks’ game against Golden State this week because he didn’t want to face Jimmy Butler.
Ailing hip keeps Haliburton sidelined vs. Hawks
Pacers guard Tyrese Haliburton sat out Thursday night’s loss to the Hawks because of a hip injury.
Stephen Curry finally meets ‘superfan’ Grandma Kitty, gives jersey before Warriors-Nets
“Grandma Kitty” went viral in January when a TikTok surfaced detailing her Warriors fandom prompting Curry to invite her to a game.
‘LeBron isn’t an all-time Lakers great!’: Ric Bucher sparks heated debate | Speak

Keyshawn Johnson, Paul Pierce, T.J. Houshmandzadeh, and Ric Bucher engage in a fiery debate after Ric drops a bombshell: “LeBron isn’t an all-time Lakers great!” The conversation heats up as the crew discusses what it truly takes to earn that legendary status with the Lakers.
Hawks coach Snyder back on bench after illness
Hawks coach Quin Snyder returned to the bench for Thursday night’s game against the Indiana Pacers after missing one game because of an illness.
Dolan seeks ‘financial transparency’ in NBA office
Knicks owner James Dolan wants clearer accounting of the NBA’s finances, according to a letter that was received by the league office and the rest of the Board of Governors and obtained by ESPN.
Karl-Anthony Towns is Under Duress in his return vs. Lakers | First Things First

Chris Broussard is back with his BUD List, featuring Karl-Anthony Towns’ return to the New York Knicks to face the Los Angeles Lakers, along with Zion Williamson.