Jonas Valanciunas, Josh Richardson questionable vs. Portland

Famous former basketball referee Tim Donaghy, who worked for the NBA from 1994 to 2007, told the surprising story of his gambling scandal in the documentary “Untold: Operation Flagrant Foul.” We recommend anyone interested in basketball to watch this documentary, and for the rest of us, here’s a brief excerpt…

Nikola Jokic showcased his prowess with a commanding triple-double performance, guiding the Denver Nuggets (45-20) to a thrilling 125-119 comeback victory over the depleted Toronto Raptors (23-42) on Monday night. The Serbian center’s display included 35 points, 17 rebounds, 12 assists, and season-high six steals, marking his 21st triple-double of…

San Antonio Spurs rookie sensation Victor Wembanyama says that staying true to his game has always been a major focus. (via San Antonio Spurs): Reporter: “Of all the challenges you’ve faced, and I know there are many, is there one or two that you find to be the hardest?” Wembanyama:…

Jeanie Buss and the Lakers are heading into a pressure-filled season after failing to make the postseason for the third time in the last four seasons. Last season, the Lakers (33-49) finished 11th in the Western Conference. The Lakers roster was, on average, 30.0 years old, the oldest in the…

Photo: Los Angeles Lakers/Twitter New Los Angeles Laker Malik Beasley spoke highly of the team’s depth after last night’s 124-111 home win vs. the Golden State Warriors (25 points/3 rebounds/1 assist/3 steals/9-16 FG/7-11 3-PT). (via NBA Interviews): Reporter: “When you look at the box score, you see that LeBron doesn’t…

Photo: Los Angeles Lakers/Twitter Following defeating the Golden State Warriors 4-2 in the Second Round, Los Angeles Lakers star big man Anthony Davis discussed shocking the world/he and LeBron James wanting another championship. (via ESPN): Lisa Salters: “From the 7 seed to the Western Conference Finals. Just what has this…