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Mark Williams trade grades: Why the Lakers just missed out on an 'A' for adding Luka Doncic's new lob partner

Meanwhile the Hornets did well by cashing in a valuable asset

CBS Sports - 21h

Mobile ban in schools not improving grades or behaviour, study suggests

It is the first study to look at school phone rules, alongside measures of pupil health and education.

BBC News - 1d

Luka shocked by trade but excited to join Lakers

Luka Doncic said he was shocked when the Mavericks traded him to the Lakers. "I had to check if it was April 1," he said.

ESPN - 1d

Pelinka: Lakers searching trade market for big

Rob Pelinka says the Lakers still have work to do to become a championship roster led by Luka Doncic, specifically identifying center as a big need.

ESPN - 2d

MLB offseason grades: Grading every team's winter, from an A+ for the Dodgers to Fs for the Mariners and Padres

With spring training just days away, let's assess how all 30 MLB teams fared this offseason.

Yahoo Sports - 3d

Luka deal improves Lakers' title odds dramatically

The trade that sent Luka Doncic to the Lakers and Anthony Davis to the Mavericks had swift, drastic implications on the sports betting markets.

ESPN - 4d

Luka Doncic trade grades: Lakers get 'A+' as they solve future, why Mavs fail despite landing Anthony Davis

The Doncic-AD deal will shake up the NBA for years to come

CBS Sports - 4d

'The NBA is wild, man' - Lakers confirm Doncic trade

Five-time NBA All-Star Luka Doncic joins the Los Angeles Lakers in a huge three-way trade deal.

BBC News - 4d

Luka to Lakers, Davis to Mavs in stunning trade

In a blockbuster trade that shook the NBA world, the Mavericks sent Luka Doncic to the Lakers for Anthony Davis as part of a three-team deal.

ESPN - 4d

Why the Lakers Couldn’t Say No to the Luka Doncic Trade

A stunning trade was absolutely a no-brainer for Los Angeles, a columnist for The Athletic writes.

The New York Times - 4d

Grading the Blockbuster N.B.A. Trade That No One Expected to Happen

The Mavericks’ decision to trade a franchise player to the Lakers in exchange for a superstar rocked the N.B.A., a columnist for The Athletic writes.

The New York Times - 4d

Grading the trade: Who won the Luka Dončić-for-Anthony Davis swap?

For the Lakers, there is nothing but upside in swapping Davis for Dončić. For the Mavericks, the only way this trade is defensible is if Davis delivers a title this season.

Yahoo Sports - 4d

Crowd chant 'MVP' at Bronny James in Lakers win

Bronny James - son of Los Angeles Lakers legend Lebron - is cheered by the Washington Wizards crowd as he scores a career-high five points against their own side.

Yahoo Sports - 6d

Grading the NL West's offseason: Can any team keep up with the Dodgers?

The reigning World Series champs just had an A+ offseason as they go for back-to-back titles.

Yahoo Sports - Jan. 28

Six big questions on the Cowboys' Brian Schottenheimer pick ... and a grade for the hire

Jerry Jones promoted Schottenheimer from OC to head coach. Here's what it means for Dak Prescott and the Cowboys.

ESPN - Jan. 28

Lakers legend Kobe Bryant: Remembrances and reaction

The NBA world remembers the life and legacy of Los Angeles Lakers legend Kobe Bryant, who died Jan. 26, 2020.

ESPN - Jan. 27

Why the Raiders made the hire, plus our grade and what's next

We answer six burning questions on Pete Carroll's return to coaching -- and Tom Brady's involvement.

ESPN - Jan. 26

Stephen Curry and Warriors beware: Lakers are finally at near full health

With Jarred Vanderbilt off the injury report and available to play, the Lakers head into their showdown with the Warriors with a very healthy roster.

Yahoo Sports - Jan. 25

AD: Lakers 'right there' but need to add center

Anthony Davis told ESPN he believes the Lakers are "right there" for title contention and hopes they make a move for a center before the Feb. 6 trade deadline.

ESPN - Jan. 24

How Jayson Tatum and the 2017 draft fuels the storied Celtics-Lakers rivalry

Magic Johnson said Tatum refused to work out for the Lakers in '17. Tatum's camp says that isn't true.

ESPN - Jan. 24

Lakers play their best basketball of the season in dominant win over rival Celtics

LeBron James, Anthony Davis and Austin Reaves combined for 67 points as the Lakers put on a show in a dominant, 117-96 win over the rival Boston Celtics.

Yahoo Sports - Jan. 24

Lakers' Jeanie Buss points out similarities to new Netflix comedy

The new Netflix comedy "Running Point" has a storyline similar to Jeanie Buss' tenure as president of the Lakers.

ESPN - Jan. 23

NBA midseason grades for every West team: Clippers join OKC, two more in 'A' tier, Lakers and Wolves struggle

We're halfway through the 2024-25 NBA regular season, so let's hand out some grades

CBS Sports - Jan. 22

Sources: Lakers' Vanderbilt cleared to return Sat.

Lakers forward Jarred Vanderbilt, who has been sidelined for almost a year with feet problems, has been cleared to return on Saturday, sources told ESPN.

ESPN - Jan. 22

Lakers get back on track against woeful Washington

Lakers gets just what they needed after loss to Clippers: a game against the team with the worst record in the NBA.

Yahoo Sports - Jan. 22

Lakers ready to see Clippers' new home, if they can get into it

The Clippers have their own home and are forging a new identity, but can Intuit Dome handle two teams showing up in their vehicles? It was a problem before.

Yahoo Sports - Jan. 19

JJ Redick challenges Lakers' leadership, and they respond by defeating the Heat

After a bad first half on defense, coach JJ Redick challenged the Lakers, who rallied to beat Miami and end a three-game losing streak.

Yahoo Sports - Jan. 16

Knicks Midseason Report Card: Grading the players and Tom Thibodeau

Here is the 2024-25 Knicks midseason report card, with each rotation player and head coach Tom Thibodeau graded on their performance relative to expectations.

Yahoo Sports - Jan. 15

Lakers, Clips return to court, pledge support to L.A.

Coach JJ Redick, whose family lost their home in the catastrophic Los Angeles wildfires last week, took a moment before the Lakers' return to the court against the Spurs on Monday to focus on ...

ESPN - Jan. 14

Six big questions -- and a grade -- on the Patriots' hiring of Mike Vrabel

Vrabel, a former Pats linebacker, brings a culture of accountability to a team that finished 4-13.

ESPN - Jan. 13

Lakers, Clips expected to resume home slate Mon.

After the postponement of three games in the L.A. area due to ongoing wildfires, the Lakers and the Clippers are expected to return to action with home games Monday.

ESPN - Jan. 13

Draymond hilariously explains viral Christmas Day foul vs. Lakers

Warriors forward Draymond Green explained what sparked his decision to suplex to Lakers players during Golden State's Christmas Day defeat to Los Angeles.

Yahoo Sports - Jan. 12

NBA postpones Spurs-Lakers, Hornets-Clips in L.A.

The NBA has postponed two Saturday games -- Spurs-Lakers at Crypto.com Arena and Hornets-Clippers at Intuit Dome -- due to the ongoing wildfires in Southern California. The league and NBPA also ...

ESPN - Jan. 11

Lakers coach Redick loses home in LA wildfires

Los Angeles Lakers head coach JJ Redick describes the "devastation and destruction" after losing his home in the LA wildfires.

BBC News - Jan. 11

Lakers' and Clippers' Saturday games postponed due to Los Angeles wildfires

Both Los Angeles teams have home games scheduled for Monday as well.

Yahoo Sports - Jan. 11

Redick: Lakers want to play, 'give people hope'

Lakers coach JJ Redick says he hopes Saturday's game against the Spurs will be played as scheduled, giving the people of Los Angeles 'hope' in the wake of recent wildfires.

ESPN - Jan. 10

Lakers' Redick loses home; Kerr: Fires 'surreal'

The Hornets-Lakers game was postponed because of the wildfires in the L.A. area that have claimed over 5,000 structures, including the home of Lakers coach JJ Redick.

ESPN - Jan. 10

Lakers and Kings postpone games amid Los Angeles wildfires

The Los Angeles Lakers postpone Friday's NBA fixture against the Charlotte Hornets amid ongoing wildfires in the region, while Los Angeles Kings do the same for their scheduled NHL game.

BBC News - Jan. 9

NBA, NFL monitor Southern California wildfires with Lakers scheduled to host Hornets

The NBA and NFL are monitoring several massive wildfires burning across the greater Los Angeles area and the potential impact it could have on games this week in Southern California

ABC News - Jan. 9

Women's transfer grades: Liverpool get A+ for Sam Kerr loan

The women's transfer window is open across Europe. Here are the big deals and how we rate them.

ESPN - Jan. 8

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