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Lakers alter course with Bronny James, and it's working

Lakers alter course with Bronny James, and it's working

The Lakers received considerable criticism for restricting Bronny James' G League appearances to home games at the start of the season. All that changed Thursday when Bronny suited up for South Bay during an away game against the Valley Suns.

Rudy Gobert sets screens, and the stage, as Wolves host Lakers
20 cities that should be considered next for NBA teams
The 'NBA players with at least 20 PPG in 2023-24' quiz
Boston Celtics News / Yardbarker / December 13
Kristaps Porzingis' confidence should scare the rest of the NBA

Kristaps Porzingis' confidence should have the rest of the NBA running scared

The real Porzingis is about to stand up, and when he does, the majority of the league will be watching with a nervous energy.

Celtics' two-man three-point barrage downs Pistons
Payton Pritchard makes Celtics history with latest outburst
The best current NBA players from outside the United States
The '2023-24 NBA blocks leaders' quiz
Los Angeles Lakers News / Yardbarker / December 13
NBA scouts say Lakers' biggest problem is their roster

NBA scouts say Lakers' biggest problem is their roster

The Los Angeles Lakers have had three coaches across three years, but they still have the same problems. Some scouts and coaches believe their roster is the main issue.

Lakers alter course with Bronny James, and it's working
20 cities that should be considered next for NBA teams
The 'NBA players with at least 20 PPG in 2023-24' quiz
Brooklyn Nets News / Hoops Rumors / December 13
Rookie Nets wing out for season with torn ACL

Rookie Nets wing out for season with torn ACL

He suffered the injury while playing for the Nets’ G league affiliate in Long Island.

Riding hot stretch, Grizzlies out to avenge losses to Nets
The 25 best sixth men in NBA history
The 'New Jersey/Brooklyn Nets to score 40 points in a game' quiz
Miami Heat News / Yardbarker / December 13
Charania, Lee standoff proves everything is smoke and mirrors

Shams Charania, Bernie Lee standoff proves everything is smoke and mirrors

While we will never know the truth, the situation has shed fresh light on the world of insider reporting.

Heat star Jimmy Butler 'actually likes' his trade speculation
Could Jimmy Butler trade rumors be a viral coffee promotion?
Three-team trades that land Jimmy Butler with one of his preferred teams
20 cities that should be considered next for NBA teams
The 'NBA players with at least 20 PPG in 2023-24' quiz
New York Knicks News / Yardbarker / December 13
Karl-Anthony Towns earns Knicks legend's stamp of approval

Karl-Anthony Towns earns Knicks legend's stamp of approval

On a recent episode of Carmelo Anthony's podcast, the former All-Star praised Karl-Anthony Towns' quick adaptation to his new surroundings.

Hawks box Knicks out of NBA Cup with huge rebounding effort
Watch: Trae Young antagonizes Knicks fans again with third-quarter comeback
Trae Young explains his controversial roll dice on Knicks logo
New York City's all-time greatest high school basketball players
The 'Active NBA players with at least 10,000 points' quiz
NBA News / Yardbarker / December 13
Three keys to Thunder-Rockets NBA Cup semifinal

Three keys to Thunder-Rockets NBA Cup semifinal

The top two defenses in the league square off Saturday as the Thunder battle the Rockets in the NBA Cup semifinals.

Three keys to Bucks-Hawks NBA Cup semifinal
NBA Cup's final weekend isn't selling well in Las Vegas, but there's a simple solution
20 cities that should be considered next for NBA teams
The 'NBA players with at least 20 PPG in 2023-24' quiz
NBA News / Hoops Rumors / December 13
Five NBA players on two-way deals who could be promoted

Five NBA players on two-way deals who could be promoted

Here are five players on two-way deals who are candidates to be promoted to standard contracts.

The 25 worst NBA contracts ever signed
The '2012 Oklahoma City Thunder Finals-losing team' quiz
Los Angeles Lakers News / Hardwood Heroics / December 13
No, LeBron and Bronny James aren't about to be traded

No, LeBron and Bronny James aren't about to be traded to the Golden State Warriors

LeBron James and his son Bronny James are getting traded to the Golden State Warriors, in a deal that would involve multiple names and record-breaking numbers of first-round picks—or at least, that is what an “ESPN reporter” claimed.

Warriors Likely To Try Again In LeBron James Pursuit, But Don’t Bank On It
Lakers Change Bronny Policy and He Delivers a Statement Game
The 'LeBron's championship teammates' quiz
NBA News / Yardbarker / December 13
Three keys to Bucks-Hawks NBA Cup semifinal

Three keys to Bucks-Hawks NBA Cup semifinal

The Hawks and Bucks will clash in the NBA Cup semifinals on Saturday. Here are three keys to the high-stakes matchup in Las Vegas.

NBA Cup's final weekend isn't selling well in Las Vegas, but there's a simple solution
20 cities that should be considered next for NBA teams
The 'Every NBA franchise's most recent MVP' quiz
Payton Pritchard News / Yardbarker / December 13
Payton Pritchard makes Celtics history with latest outburst

Payton Pritchard makes Celtics history with latest outburst

Payton Pritchard continues to be a flamethrower for the Celtics.

Celtics' two-man three-point barrage downs Pistons
20 cities that should be considered next for NBA teams
The 'NBA players with at least 20 PPG in 2023-24' quiz
Anthony Edwards News / Yardbarker Quizzes
The 'NBA No. 1 overall lottery era draft picks' quiz

The 'NBA No. 1 overall lottery era draft picks' quiz

The NBA implemented a lottery system beginning with the 1985 draft. Since then, 39 players have gone No. 1 overall. How many of the top overall picks from the NBA's lottery era can you name in five minutes?

Golden State Warriors News / Yardbarker / December 13
NBA stands by late foul Steve Kerr called 'unconscionable'

NBA stands by late foul Steve Kerr called 'unconscionable'

To pour salt into the Warriors' wounds, the NBA's Last Two Minute Report stood by the on-court referee's call.

Charles Barkley rips Rockets after controversial win over Warriors
20 cities that should be considered next for NBA teams
The '10-time NBA All-Star' quiz
NBA News / Yardbarker / December 12
Three-team trades that land Butler with one of his preferred teams

Three-team trades that land Jimmy Butler with one of his preferred teams

According to an ESPN report earlier this week, the Heat are open to trading Jimmy Butler. Bernie Lee, Butler’s agent, stated that his client would prefer to be traded to one of four teams: the Mavericks, Rockets, Warriors or Suns.

Could Jimmy Butler trade rumors be a viral coffee promotion?
Reporter names three NBA teams that are open to making trades
NBA Cup's final weekend isn't selling well in Las Vegas, but there's an easy fix
Charles Barkley rips Rockets after controversial win over Warriors
Four French prospects who could be selected in the 2025 NBA Draft
NBA News / NBA Analysis Network / December 12
NBA All-Star won’t return to Lakers; he ‘had to leave,’ says Shannon Sharpe

NBA All-Star won’t return to Lakers; he ‘had to leave,’ says Shannon Sharpe

The Los Angeles Lakers’ quest for reinforcement remains as difficult as it was this time last year, with the same dilemma causing problems. 

Warriors must avoid LeBron James trade at all costs
The greatest high school basketball players from the Los Angeles area
The 'LeBron's championship teammates' quiz
Boston Celtics News / Yardbarker / December 12
Celtics' two-man three-point barrage downs Pistons

Celtics' two-man three-point barrage downs Pistons

The Detroit Pistons' ability to guard the three-point line has given them a league-average defense for the first time in four seasons. But it was no match for Derrick White and Payton Pritchard Thursday night.

Payton Pritchard leads short-handed Celtics past Pistons
Every NBA team's all-time leading scorer
The 'Most 50-points games in NBA history' quiz
Miami Heat News / Yardbarker / December 12
Could Jimmy Butler trade rumors be a viral coffee promotion?

Could Jimmy Butler trade rumors be a viral coffee promotion?

Early December is too soon in the NBA calendar for deals, so why is there so much speculation about Miami Heat star Jimmy Butler? It might have something to do with Big Face Coffee.

Heat star Butler 'actually likes' his trade speculation
Butler trade report sparks agent-reporter feud
As speculation swirls, Butler reportedly interested in four teams
Rockets are wise to rule out Butler addition
Butler could be the Nuggets' missing piece
Adam Silver News / Yardbarker / December 12
NBA Cup isn't selling well in Las Vegas, but there's an easy fix

NBA Cup's final weekend isn't selling well in Las Vegas, but there's a simple solution

It's not a surprise that ticket sales are lagging for the Cup.

Hawks box Knicks out of NBA Cup with huge rebounding effort
Thunder shut down Luka Doncic to make NBA Cup semifinals
FIBA, NBA discussing new European league, but there are hurdles
Every NBA team's all-time leading scorer
The 'NBA players drafted out of high school' quiz
Houston Rockets News / Yardbarker Quizzes
The 'NBA players with at least 20 PPG in 2023-24' quiz

The 'NBA players with at least 20 PPG in 2023-24' quiz

How many of the 38 NBA players who averaged 20 or more PPG during the 2023-24 season can you name in five minutes?

Houston Rockets News / Yardbarker / December 12
Charles Barkley rips Rockets after controversial win over Warriors

Charles Barkley rips Rockets after controversial win over Warriors

The Rockets took advantage of a questionable foul call to beat the Warriors Wednesday night, and Barkley wasn't impressed with the call or the Rockets' performance.

Rockets break NBA's longest losing streak against single team
Steve Kerr blasts officials over 'unconscionable' late foul call
Watch: Warriors HC Steve Kerr pokes fun at Rockets’ NBA Cup court
Every NBA team's all-time leading scorer
The '1985 NBA All-Stars' quiz
Miami Heat News / Yardbarker / December 12
Jimmy Butler trade report sparks agent-reporter feud

Jimmy Butler trade report sparks agent-reporter feud

As has become the norm, when a disgruntled NBA superstar seeks a trade, the media releases a list of destinations they'd be interested in. The latest instance of this has prompted a player's agent to fire back.

Heat star Jimmy Butler 'actually likes' his trade speculation
Jimmy Butler could be Heat's first domino in a roster reset
Rockets are wise to rule out Jimmy Butler addition
Every NBA player to average 30 points per game in a season
The 'Miami Heat players to score 40 points in a game' quiz
NBA News / Yardbarker / December 12
Four French prospects who could be selected in 2025 NBA Draft

Four French prospects who could be selected in the 2025 NBA Draft

With a steady influx of talent emerging from France, the NBA is poised to welcome more of the country’s elite prospects in the coming years.

The greatest high school basketball players from the Los Angeles area
The 'Most three-pointers in an NBA season' quiz
NBA News / Yardbarker / December 12
Rockets break NBA's longest losing streak against single team

Rockets break NBA's longest losing streak against single team

When Jabari Smith, Jr. blocked Brandin Podziemski at the buzzer Wednesday night, he didn't just get the Houston Rockets a berth in the NBA Cup semifinals.

Steve Kerr blasts officials over 'unconscionable' late foul call
Watch: Warriors HC Steve Kerr pokes fun at Rockets’ NBA Cup court
Three keys to Warriors-Rockets NBA Cup quarterfinal
The 25 greatest NBA rivalries of all-time
The '10-time NBA All-Star' quiz
NBA News / Yardbarker / December 12
Trae Young explains his controversial roll dice on Knicks logo

Trae Young explains his controversial roll dice on Knicks logo

Young's celebration was an insult to injury for Knicks fans after the team blew a 12-point lead in the second half.

Watch: Trae Young antagonizes Knicks fans again with third-quarter comeback
Hawks box Knicks out of NBA Cup with huge rebounding effort
These two NBA trades could go down as the worst of the decade
Every NBA Rookie of the Year award winner
The '2022-23 leading scorer for each NBA team' quiz
NBA News / Yardbarker / December 12
Steve Kerr blasts officials over 'unconscionable' late foul call

Steve Kerr blasts officials over 'unconscionable' late foul call

The Houston Rockets beat the Golden State Warriors after a loose ball foul on the other side of the court gave Jalen Green two free throws with 3.5 seconds left, and Warriors coach Steve Kerr was not pleased.

Watch: Warriors HC Steve Kerr pokes fun at Rockets’ NBA Cup court
Warriors invited unnecessary pressure by not extending Jonathan Kuminga
Warriors must avoid LeBron James trade at all costs
The 25 greatest NBA rivalries of all-time
The 'Most three's in the NBA postseason' quiz

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