With nine games to go, the Los Angeles Lakers are 32-41 and in danger of finishing with a worse record than last season’s miserable mark of 35-47.
Author: Martin Rogers, USA TODAY
Why taking your eyes off the NBA during March Madness would be a serious mistake
The jockeying for playoff seeding will be intense during the NBA’s final weeks of the regular season.
Opinion: Spurs should rename arena ‘Batcave’ after mammal invasion sparks home win streak
Migratory Mexican free-tailed bats invaded the AT&T Center on Jan. 31. The San Antonio Spurs haven’t lost at home since – a streak of 11 games.
Errol Spence Jr. beats Mikey Garcia: Round-by-round analysis of world welterweight championship bout
Round-by-round analysis of the world welterweight championship boxing match between Mikey Garcia and Errol Spence Jr.
Opinion: Luke Walton has done a lousy job, but he never had chance to shine
Los Angeles Lakers head coach Luke Walton has been undermined at just about every turn and never had a chance to shine in his role.
Opinion: Lakers’ playoff hopes are over after sorry loss to league-worst Suns
There are still 19 games and five weeks left in the regular season, but due to their own ineptitude these Lakers are done, writes Martin Rogers.
Why do NBA teams keep winning without their superstars?
Is it possible the Houston Rockets are better with James Harden sitting? Not exactly.
Opinion: Tryin’ for Zion has NBA tankin’ for rankin’ rest of season
Games involving the Knicks, Cavaliers, Suns and Bulls take on added weight, but not because they will provide scintillating basketball.
Opinion: LeBron James must now face harsh reality with Lakers after All-Star Weekend
It’s back to reality for LeBron James, who’s on a Los Angeles Lakers team that’s struggling mightily to make the playoffs.
Opinion: Villains like Matt Kuchar and Sergio Garcia are good for golf
Matt Kuchar’s and Sergio Garcia’s recent actions bring welcome attention to golf in a time of year the sport usually gets little publicity.