Lauri Markkanen favors staying with the Jazz

In a riveting showdown, LeBron James orchestrated a comeback for the Lakers (18-19), securing a thrilling 106-103 victory over the Clippers (22-13) and putting an end to the Lakers’ four-game losing streak. James, displaying his leadership, delivered 25 points, eight rebounds, and seven assists for the Purple and Gold. Anthony…

In a sensational performance, Jalen Brunson led the New York Knicks to a commanding 3-1 series lead against the Philadelphia 76ers with a remarkable 47-point showcase. The Knicks managed to seize control of the series with a dominant display led by Brunson, bouncing back for a Game 3 loss. OG…

New Orleans Pelicans forward Brandon Ingram is eligible to sign a four-year, $208 million, extension with the team this offseason, but it is unlikely to happen, per Evan Sidery. Reportedly, New Orleans sees Trey Murphy III as the team’s future small forward. He is eligible for a rookie-scale extension. The…

Photo: Bart Young/NBAE via Getty Images As their winning skid comes to an end on Monday, Darvin Ham is nothing but proud of what his Los Angeles Lakers team demonstrated against the Denver Nuggets. Facing the top-seeded Nuggets team without their one-two punch stars in LeBron James and Anthony Davis,…

Photo: Charlotte Hornets/Twitter The season is likely over for LaMelo Ball after he suffered a right ankle fracture during the Hornets’ win over the Pistons. His teammate Gordon Hayward, who suffered a season-ending injury himself back in 2017, spoke about Melo’s situation, saying that he reached out him already. “It…

Anfernee Simons and DeAndre Ayton tallied a combined 69 points to propel the Portland Trail Blazers (19-46) to a thrilling 106-102 victory over the Atlanta Hawks (29-36) on Wednesday night. Simons led the charge with a 36-point performance, while Ayton dominated the boards with a season-high 33 points and 19…