Jalen Brunson: “I gotta treat possessions like they mean the world to me”

Photo: Los Angeles Lakers/Twitter Malik Beasley became an unrestricted free agent after the Lakers declined their team option on him. According to Michael Scotto of HoopsHype, there are six teams interested in the 26-year-old shooting guard, namely the 76ers, Suns, Raptors, Mavericks, Bucks, and Warriors. Last season Beasley averaged 12.7…

In a thrilling overtime showdown, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and Chet Holmgren combined for a staggering 76 points, propelling the Oklahoma City Thunder (9-4) to a dramatic 130-123 victory over the Golden State Warriors (6-8) on Saturday night. The game’s turning point came in the final seconds of regulation when rookie sensation…

Ashlyn Watkins, a national championship-winning forward from South Carolina, was arrested Saturday on charges of assault, battery, and kidnapping. Richland County court records show she was released on a $30,000 personal recognizance bond. Watkins is prohibited from contacting the unnamed victim and must stay 1,000 feet away from the victim’s…

Sacramento Kings small forward Harrison Barnes, who is reportedly a candidate to be move by the team before the February 8 trade deadline, is drawing interest from the Houston Rockets, according to Marc Stein. The 31-year-old player is playing his sixth season in Sacramento and has been a key started…

Photo: Maddie Meyer/Getty Images Following Tuesday’s 98-95 road loss vs. the Miami Heat, Boston Celtics star Jayson Tatum discussed getting the team better looks down the stretch/when they’re in a drought. (via NBC Sports Boston): “I think for myself, I gotta make quicker decisions. I think a couple of those…

AP Photo/Matt Slocum According to Shams Charania of The Athletic and Stadium, undrafted Saint Joseph’s swingman Jordan Hall has agreed on a two-way NBA contract with the San Antonio Spurs. Hall, 20, played two seasons at Saint Joseph’s during his collegiate basketball career. The 6-foot-8 point-forward averaged 14.1 points, 6.7…