That’s how you get to Oklahoma City from Los Angeles. The Lakers? That’s a different story. They were good, then bad. They were faux-contenders, and they now have a real chance to play deep into the playoffs.

EL SEGUNDO, Calif. — The Lakers shut down the Vipers 112-97 in the West Semifinals. South Bay heads to the West Finals to take on the Stockton Kings. After a scare to the Clippers in the West Quarterfinals, South Bay was much sharper against the Vipers.

Two clutch teams walk into a bar… And instead of ordering drinks, they start trading daggers. Not the loud, reckless kind that comes early in games when legs are fresh and defenses are polite. No, these are the quiet,

The Oklahoma City Thunder are taking on the Los Angeles Lakers in the biggest game of the day in the NBA. Both sides announced their starting lineup.

The Nets aren’t providing much in the way of defense as it tries to tank for a Top 3 pick in the upcoming NBA Draft. Brooklyn has allowed more than 118 points against since the All-Star break and is among the worst teams in opponent assist-to-FGM rate (24th), with foes handing out over 27 assists an outing.

Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James came under fire for expressing strong negative feelings about two NBA cities.

Luka Doncic pulled up in the midrange and grabbed his left leg before eventually walking off the court under his own power in a 139-96 loss to the Thunder.

A pair of NBA head coaches defended Memphis and its culture Friday following criticism by Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James that the Grizzlies should just relocate