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Colin Cowherd offered a new comparison involving LeBron James and Michael Jordan during the latest episode of The Herd with Colin Cowherd, discussing James’ evolving offensive role with the Los Angeles Lakers. The comments came after the Lakers’ 142-130 win over the Chicago Bulls on Thursday night, a game that showcased the team’s offensive depth […] The post NBA analyst drops Michael Jordan take about LeBron James’ 3rd option role with Lakers appeared first on ClutchPoints .

The Oklahoma City Thunder defeated the Miami Heat 124-112 to obtain their third straight win on Sunday night. Despite a slow start, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander dropped 29 points, Jalen Williams scored 19, while Chet Holmgren and Ajay Mitchel added 16 for the Thunder. On the other hand, Andrew Wiggins scored 23 points, including seven three-pointers, to […] The post Thunder outgun the Heat for third straight win appeared first on TalkBasket.net .

The Wizards have suffered plenty of losses this season, but none carried the sting of allowing Bam Adebayo to score 83 points Tuesday at Miami, writes Josh Robbins of The Athletic. With the embarrassment from that game still fresh, Washington needed to find some sense of atonement Thursday in Orlando. The Magic came away with […]

Jalen Duren and Anthony Edwards have been named the NBA's Players of the Week for week 19. Duren averaged 25.8 points and 13.8 rebounds as the Detroit Pistons went 3-1. Edwards averaged 28.7 points, 3.3 rebounds and 5.0 assists as the Minnesota Timberwolves went 3-0.

Jonathan Kuminga and the Golden State Warriors once seemed on track to finally resolve their long-running, mutual interest in moving on from one another ahead of the trade deadline. However, multiple team sources told ESPN that a deal is now considered far less likely in the wake of Jimmy Butler’s season-ending ACL tear. Before Butler […] The post Jonathan Kuminga trade less likely after Jimmy Butler injury appeared first on TalkBasket.net .

Rupert will start Thursday versus Dallas. Visit RotoWire.com for more analysis on this update.

It’s easy to forget about the quiet, which in Knicks World means Leon Rose.

Kornet will start Thursday versus the Nuggets. Visit RotoWire.com for more analysis on this update.

Minott posted 24 points (6-9 FG, 4-7 3Pt, 8-10 FT), three rebounds, one assist, three blocks and three steals over 24 minutes during Thursday's 108-97 loss to Atlanta. Visit RotoWire.com for more analysis on this update.

The mere fact that an NBA team was confident it could produce and proceed with such a family-friendly enterprise on Adam Silver’s watch is evidence that Silver’s watch, even twice a day, is broken.

Lakers head coach JJ Redick highlighted the team’s offensive flow after Luka Doncic scored 51 points in Los Angeles’ 142-130 win over the Chicago Bulls. Redick emphasized Doncic’s consistency: “I think he’s been high volume, high efficiency for about two and a half months now. It’s so important. It just sets up the rest of […] The post JJ Redick praises Lakers’ balanced attack as Doncic scores 51 in win over Bulls appeared first on TalkBasket.net .

Deandre Ayton highlighted the Lakers’ recent performance, saying, “We’re playing really hard, but we’re playing with a sense of urgency and we’re playing together.” On the team’s focus, Ayton explained, “We’re emphasizing competitiveness. We’re competing in every aspect. Effort, 50/50 chances, and just really attacking the ball on both ends and closing out these possessions.” […] The post Deandre Ayton: “We’re competing in every aspect” appeared first on TalkBasket.net .