Two former Duke basketball players are set to move in opposite directions between Los Angeles and Charlotte.

Mark Williams is heading to the Los Angeles Lakers. The 23-year-old rim-runner was acquired in a trade with the Charlotte ...

But the story of the night wasn’t just about LeBron—it was about Austin Reaves quietly etching his name into Lakers history.

The key to the trade is the unprotected 2031 Lakers pick that Jeff Peterson acquired. If the Dallas Mavericks are correct in their thinking about the low ceiling of a future led by Luka Dončic, or the ...

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The NBA trade deadline arrives at 3 p.m. Eastern. After Jimmy Butler was dealt to the Warriors on Wednesday night, is Kevin Durant staying put? Follow along for live updates.

This past Sunday, the NBA shocked the sporting world with a massive trade. The Dallas Mavericks gave away superstar Luka Doncic in exchange for Anthony Davis from the Los Angeles Lakers.

Jimmy Butler wanted out of Miami, both for validation and a contract extension, while the Warriors needed a co-star for Steph Curry after failing to lure Kevin Durant back.

Sources: Jimmy Butler’s camp has repeatedly told Heat he’s in shape, healthy and ready to continue his career and move past ...