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Photo: Los Angeles Lakers/Twitter The Los Angeles Lakers big man Mo Bamba (left ankle) is expected to be cleared for a return as soon as Game 4 or 5 of these Western Conference Finals. Bamba, who’ll have missed nine straight games including tonight, could offer an option for some limited…

Photo: USA Today According to Shams Charania of The Athletic and Stadium, the Houston Rockets’ high-flying forward KJ Martin has committed to the NBA Slam Dunk Contest at All-Star Weekend in Salt Lake City. The 6-foot-7 wing is in midst of a breakout season, averaging 10.4 points, 4.8 rebounds, and…

Photo: Los Angeles Lakers/Twitter The Los Angeles Lakers veteran big man Tristan Thompson isn’t concerned with playing time. He wants to be a “star in his role” as a team leader. “Sometimes it’s hard to see what’s going on the court,” Thompson said. “So, it’s on me on the sidelines…

Photo: LA Clippers/Twitter In light of their challenging five-game losing skid, the L.A. Clippers may look to apply rotational change by removing a longtime frontcourt cog. Per Andrew Greif of the Los Angeles Times, the Clippers are preparing to move Marcus Morris Sr. out of their starting unit. “The Clippers…

Former NBA All-Star Kemba Walker says that he made the decision to retire from basketball while playing for AS Monaco this past year. (via Charlotte Hornets): “It just was (the right time), for my injury, for my knee. I was out in Monaco, and I just knew. I knew I…

Daryl Morey and the Philadelphia 76ers have some interesting decisions to make heading into their first offseason with superstar duo Joel Embiid and James Harden on the roster. With the Beard’s player option looming, he’s hinted throughout the season at signing his $47.4 million option for the 2022-23 season, becoming…