Devin Booker on Suns’ struggles: “Talent only gets you so far”

Photo: AP The Brooklyn Nets big man Nic Claxton went 6 of 15 from the free-throw line against the Golden State Warriors on Sunday. He went 1 of 6 during a 15-3 Warriors run in the third quarter, repeatedly sent to the stripe. “Yeah, that’s mental part of it, that…

Photo: Los Angeles Lakers/YouTube Lakers’ newcomer Patrick Beverley addressed the media for the first time since joining the team via a trade from the Jazz a couple of weeks ago. At one point the 34-year-old point guard was asked by a reporter how is feeling physically. “Amazing. Like I’m 19….

Photo: Charlotte Hornets Several playoff-caliber NBA teams have expressed interest in a potential trade for Charlotte Hornets’ forward Gordon Hayward, according to insights from Michael Scotto of HoopsHype. As the trade deadline approaches, teams are reaching out to Charlotte to explore the availability of the seasoned forward, adding an intriguing…

The Los Angeles Lakers, once riding high after the NBA In-Season Tournament victory in early December, now find themselves in a challenging phase with a 4-10 record. Superstar LeBron James, openly critical of the team’s performance, holds a pivotal player option for the next season, raising questions about his future…

NBA insider Marc Stein has denied reports that the Los Angeles Lakers made an offer to Cedi Osman before he signed with Panathinaikos. A report from Eurohoops initially claimed that Osman had turned down a training camp invite from the Lakers, but Stein revealed this was not the case. Sources…

Jason Kidd announced that an MRI conducted on Luka Doncic’s hamstring showed no issues. Doncic was absent during the Mavericks’ recent game against the Thunder and did not accompany the team to Oklahoma City. His condition will undergo further evaluation over the weekend. The Mavericks are scheduled to face the…