Author: Mark Medina, USA TODAY

As LeBron James turns 35, the Lakers star was reflective in his life and approach. He has desires on sustaining greatness even into his 30s.

With the Lakers and Clippers set for a Christmas showdown, USA TODAY Sports spoke with a group of NBA analysts to break down the L.A. story lines.

Paul George does not know what kind of reception he’ll get when the Clippers play in Oklahoma City, but he’s prepared for anything.

How Lakers and Clippers handle load management with their respective stars is different, and that’s OK because their circumstances are not the same.

James Harden is lighting up the league with an average of 38.9 points per game. But did you know these things about the Rockets’ star?

In a city where the Rockets play second fiddle to the Texans and sometimes the Astros, James Harden’s play continues to make headlines and draw crowds

Carmelo Anthony, the NBA’s reigning Western Conference player of the week, has rejuvenated the Portland Trail Blazers since he signed with the team.

Anthony Davis has no idea what to expect when he returns to New Orleans for first time. But Lakers teammate LeBron James hopes to have given help.

Brandon Ingram and the Pelicans say the trade last year with the Lakers for Anthony Davis worked out for everybody.