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We asked a scout, a coach and a team executive to predict the outcomes of the matchups that are already set.
Josh Robbins and Sam Amick124
While Team USA's men's roster is one of the best assembled, there will be tough, real challengers in the 2024 Paris Olympics.
David Aldridge10
The American men have won four consecutive Olympic golds but have had a much harder time at the last two FIBA World Cups.
Joe Vardon108
The Nuggets swept the Lakers in last season's Western Conference final. What are the key factors entering this year's playoff rematch?
Tony Jones74
"There’s a reason why they’re defending champs. But we like our chances," Darvin Ham said.
Jovan Buha111
The new "Mind the Game" podcast gets pretentious at times, but overall, LeBron James and JJ Redick have found a fresh, insightful format.
Marcus Thompson II41
The league set all-time highs in total and average attendance, in the percentage of capacity teams sold seats for and for sellouts.
Mike Vorkunov136
James' triple double, including 17 assists, carried the Lakers to a blowout win over the Pelicans. Now, they'll see the Pelicans again.
Jovan Buha34
A loss to the Warriors without Anthony Davis is understandable, if untimely. But the Lakers are now paying the price for earlier mistakes.
Jovan Buha55
Davis went to the Lakers’ locker room between the first and second quarters after being struck in his left eye by Kyle Anderson.
Jovan Buha29
With five games remaining, the Lakers are rounding into form. "We hit this stride, we’re playing well and everyone else is too."
Jovan Buha40
Questions about Bronny James' future have loomed throughout his freshman season with the Trojans.
Alex Andrejev144
Check out some of the action this month in these photos you might have missed.
Jeff Maillet26
“Not very long," James said. "Not very long. I'm on the other side, obviously, of the hill. I’m not gonna play another 21 years."
Jovan Buha182
Last week, the Lakers put up 150 against the Pacers. On Friday, sloppy play and cold shooting contributed to a season-low 90 points.
Jovan Buha35
The Lakers — with nine games left — are 41-32 and ninth in the Western Conference, currently positioned for a Play-In game.
Jovan Buha and Lauren Merola44
The Lakers are 16-7 since Hachimura entered the starting lineup. His 32 points and 10 rebounds were crucial in Memphis.
Jovan Buha17
After a season of tinkering, the Lakers finally found their best starting lineup is the one that ended last season. Why did it take so long?
Jovan Buha44
The Lakers' star was aggressive and dominant in a blowout win over the Atlanta Hawks that elevated Los Angeles back to the No. 9 seed.
Jovan Buha22
Entering the NCAA Tournament, Dambrot has an overall head coaching record of 708-440. His record at Duquesne is 115-95.
The Athletic Staff19
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