Did the Lakers and Warriors switch roles amid NBA's wild trade deadline

How Jimmy Butler landed with the Warriors, and why Kevin Durant was 'blindsided' by trade talks

One team was desperate to end an embarrassing saga. Another was desperate to appease its stars. Another was desperate to extend its flailing dynasty. Here's how it all went down.

ESPN - 4h

USAID employee describes "atmosphere of fear" amid foreign aid freeze

"Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" host Margaret Brennan speaks with a USAID staffer about the Trump administration's pause on foreign assistance and the impact it has had on the industry. ...

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17 things Trump and his team did this week

In his third week back in office, Trump took action on issues from transgender competitors in women's sports to Gaza.

BBC News - 8h

This Forgotten Nintendo Switch Game Can Level Up Your Workouts

Ring Fit Adventure can help you hit your fitness goals if you’re allergic to the gym.

Wired - 11h

USAID signage stripped from D.C. headquarters amid agency dismantling

Letter by letter, crews removed the signage displaying “U.S. Agency for International Development” from the Ronald Reagan Building in Washington where the agency's headquarters once was. The seal ...

NBC News - 1d

How NBA experts graded Warriors' blockbuster trade for Butler

Here's how NBA experts graded the Golden State Warriors' trade for All-NBA forward Jimmy Butler.

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Report: Pat Riley cried during Butler meeting before Warriors trade

Heat president Pat Riley reportedly cried during a face-to-face meeting with Jimmy Butler in a final effort to keep the star forward in Miami.

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Trump, the Panama Canal and China’s Role: What We Know

The canal’s two biggest ports are operated by a Hong Kong company with global reach. The Trump administration sees a Chinese threat to U.S. security.

The New York Times - 1d

Luka Doncic’s Trade to the Lakers Devastates Mavericks Fans

Dallas built its team’s identity around Luka Doncic, on the court and off. Now that he’s gone, some supporters no longer feel a connection to the franchise.

The New York Times - 1d

Did the Lakers and Warriors switch roles amid NBA's wild trade deadline?

Circumstances presented the Lakers with an opportunity to play the ultimate long game, with an offer they couldn’t refuse while the Warriors had to make a gamble on Jimmy Butler that in ordinary ...

Yahoo Sports - 1d

Lakers confident they found the 'perfect' center in Mark Williams

Lakers general manager Rob Pelinka feels the combination of All-Star guard Luka Doncic and center Mark Williams will pair well together on the court.

Yahoo Sports - 1d

Jimmy Butler says he's 'happy to be playing basketball again' in Warriors intro after trade from Heat

Jimmy Butler has a new team and a new outlook.

Yahoo Sports - 1d

Judge allows CBS to distribute 'Jeopardy,' 'Wheel of Fortune' amid Sony dispute

CBS Media Ventures is fighting to retain distribution rights to the popular game shows. Sony Pictures owns and produces the shows. The contract governing distribution was cemented in the early 1980s.

Los Angeles Times - 2d

Lakers vs. Pacers odds, line, prediction, start time: 2025 NBA picks, Feb. 8 best bets from proven model

SportsLine's model has simulated the Indiana Pacers vs. Los Angeles Lakers matchup 10,000 times and revealed its NBA picks for Saturday as the Lakers await Luka Doncic's debut as soon as Monday

CBS Sports - 4h

NBA trade deadline reactions: Answering the biggest questions

What should we expect in the offseason and which star is on the move next? Our insiders break it down.

ESPN - 6h

Warriors vs. Bulls odds, line, prediction, start time: 2025 NBA picks, Feb. 8 best bets from proven model

SportsLine's model just revealed its NBA picks for Saturday's game between the Chicago Bulls and Golden State Warriors as Jimmy Butler is expected to make his debut for the Warriors

CBS Sports - 6h

Fantasy Basketball Waiver Wire Week 17: Post-NBA Trade Deadline Adds and fallout for all leagues

Players you need to pick up for Week 17

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NBA Power Rankings: Breaking 30 teams into title tiers after wild trade deadline as Lakers, Warriors level upt

A look at the current NBA hierarchy after seismic shakeups rocked the league

CBS Sports - 8h

Three Blackhawks Who Could Be Traded At Or Before The NHL Trade Deadline

The rebuilding Chicago Blackhawks will be sellers at the 2025 NHL trade deadline. Let's look at who they could move.

Yahoo Sports - 8h

Letters to Sports: Mixed reviews from readers on Lakers' blockbuster trade

Readers of the L.A. Times Sports section give their thoughts and opinions on the Luka Doncic/Anthony Davis trade, DodgerFest, the Rams and Cooper Kupp.

Yahoo Sports - 11h

Musk’s expanding role triggers efforts to check his power

Elon Musk has seen a flood of attempts to check his power as he expands into nearly every corner of the government. In the few short weeks that President Trump has been in office, Musk and his team ...

The Hill - 12h

Baltic states begin historic switch away from Russian power grid

More than 30 years after leaving the Soviet Union, Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania will join the EU's grid.

BBC News - 13h

Cambridge risks losing ‘unbelievable talent’ amid PhD funding cut

Warning by vice-chancellor Deborah Prentice comes as ‘Silicon Valley’ planned between Oxford and Cambridge. The University of Cambridge risks “losing unbelievable talent” owing to a drop-off in ...

The Guardian - 15h

The Suns' Big 3 is still together after the trade deadline, so the search for success continues

Kevin Durant, Devin Booker and Bradley Beal are still members of the Phoenix Suns after a tumultuous trade deadline

ABC News - 19h

What's next for USAID workers amid Trump changes

A federal judge on Friday temporarily blocked the Trump administration from putting 2,200 U.S. Agency for International Development employees on leave. However, the White House still has the agency ...

CBS News - 22h

Mavs' Anthony Davis says he's going to 'give the city life back' after stunning Luka Doncic trade to Lakers

Davis was introduced as a member of the Mavericks on Friday

CBS Sports - 22h

NBA trade tracker: Every deadline deal as Jimmy Butler, Brandon Ingram, De'Aaron Fox find new homes

Here's a look at every notable NBA trade that went down before Thursday's deadline

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How Vance is carving out his role as VP: From the Politics Desk

JD Vance is carving out his role as vice president, focusing on TikTok, Capitol Hill and foreign policy issues at the outset of Trump's second term.

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Naomi Campbell claims she did not know of financial misconduct at charity

Supermodel alleges ‘concerted deception’ by fellow trustee kept her in dark over running of Fashion for Relief. The supermodel Naomi Campbell has claimed she knew nothing of the extensive financial ...

The Guardian - 1d

Wiggins issues heartfelt goodbye to Warriors in IG post

Former Golden State forward Andrew Wiggins issued a heartfelt goodbye to Golden State in a post on Instagram after being traded to the Miami Heat earlier this week.

Yahoo Sports - 1d

Breaking down Knicks’ trade deadline decisions

The NBA’s Trade Deadline brought major fireworks across the league, with numerous current and former All-Stars switching teams, while the Knicks mostly stood pat after making all of their ...

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