Slumping Lakers hold meeting, eye ‘recalibration’
Lakers coach JJ Redick said Saturday was a day of “recalibration and reconnection” for slumping Los Angeles, which has lost three straight and six of 10.
Fantasy picks, DFS, betting tips: Get Anthony Black, Collin Gillespie into lineups
Jim McCormick breaks down Saturday’s NBA games and offers his top fantasy streamers as well as his favorite bets and DFS plays.
What happened to the NBA’s Christmas jerseys?
For a brief moment, holiday sweaters turned into NBA jerseys and teams wore special Christmas gear.
Sources: Giannis expected to return against Bulls
Bucks star Giannis Antetokounmpo is expected to play Saturday night against the Bulls as long as he clears his pregame routine without any issues, sources confirmed to ESPN.
Streaking Dubs in ‘good place’ after Kerr-Green tiff
The Warriors are “in a good place,” according to Steve Kerr, as Golden State weathered a blowup between the coach and Draymond Green in the midst of a 3-0 homestand.
Jazz’s Bailey exits vs. Pistons with hip strain
Utah’s Ace Bailey left Friday night’s game against the Pistons in the first half with a left hip strain and did not return for the second half.
Spurs continue dominance over OKC with 3rd win
The Spurs defeated the Thunder 117-102 for their third win over the defending NBA champs in the past two weeks.
Knueppel limps off with ankle injury; X-rays clean
Hornets rookie Kon Knueppel left Friday night’s win over the Magic with a first-half ankle injury and will be reevaluated.
Bench, Brunson rally Knicks to comeback win
Jalen Brunson scored 34 points, reserve Jordan Clarkson had 25, and the Knicks came from 17 down in the fourth quarter to beat the Cavaliers 126-124 and win on Christmas Day for the third straight year.
Lakers’ Reaves (calf strain) out at least 1 month
Los Angeles Lakers guard Austin Reaves is expected to miss at least a month because of a calf strain, the team announced Friday.
