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Los Angeles Lakers, Golden State Warriors jockeying for position in crowded NBA Western Conference

LeBron James of the Los Angeles Lakers catches a pass over Jamaree Bouyea of the Phoenix Suns during the second half at Mortgage Matchup Center.
LeBron James of the Los Angeles Lakers catches a pass over Jamaree Bouyea of the Phoenix Suns during the second half at Mortgage Matchup Center.

East-leading Detroit Pistons test their mettle against West contenders San Antonio Spurs in NBA clash

Jalen Duren, seen here dunking an alley-oop pass thrown by Cade Cunningham during the 126-110 NBA win over the Chicago Bulls on Feb 21, has been key to the Detroit Pistons leading the Eastern Conference with a 42-13 record.
Jalen Duren, seen here dunking an alley-oop pass thrown by Cade Cunningham during the 126-110 NBA win over the Chicago Bulls on Feb 21, has been key to the Detroit Pistons leading the Eastern Conference with a 42-13 record.

Anthony Edwards, USA Stars prevail in new NBA All-Star Game format

USA Stars' Anthony Edwards of the Minnesota Timberwolves with the Most Valuable Player trophy after the NBA All-Star Game at Intuit Dome on Feb 15.
USA Stars' Anthony Edwards of the Minnesota Timberwolves with the Most Valuable Player trophy after the NBA All-Star Game at Intuit Dome on Feb 15.

Damian Lillard matches NBA Three-Point Contest mark in injury return

Portland Trail Blazers guard Damian Lillard en route to winning the Three-Point Contest during the 2026 NBA All-Star Saturday Night at Intuit Dome in Los Angeles on Feb 14, 2026.
Portland Trail Blazers guard Damian Lillard en route to winning the Three-Point Contest during the 2026 NBA All-Star Saturday Night at Intuit Dome in Los Angeles on Feb 14, 2026.

Basket-brawl as five ejected in NBA clash between Detroit Pistons and Charlotte Hornets

Charlotte Hornets forward Moussa Diabate being held back by guard Sion James from engaging with Detroit Pistons forward Tobias Harris during the second half of Detroit's 110-104 NBA win at Spectrum Center on Feb 9. Four players were ejected after the third-quarter melee.
Charlotte Hornets forward Moussa Diabate being held back by guard Sion James from engaging with Detroit Pistons forward Tobias Harris during the second half of Detroit's 110-104 NBA win at Spectrum Center on Feb 9. Four players were ejected after the third-quarter melee.

NBA trade winners and losers: Cleveland Cavaliers deliver, Chicago Bulls not so much

James Harden has moved from the Los Angeles Clippers to the Cleveland Cavaliers.
James Harden has moved from the Los Angeles Clippers to the Cleveland Cavaliers.

Giannis Antetokounmpo trade talks loom as Milwaukee Bucks meet Washington Wizards

Milwaukee Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo drives for the basket against Denver Nuggets forward Spencer Jones during their NBA game on Jan 23.
Milwaukee Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo drives for the basket against Denver Nuggets forward Spencer Jones during their NBA game on Jan 23.

Cleveland Cavaliers ready for LeBron James as Los Angeles Lakers look for more road success in NBA

Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James shoots against the Chicago Bulls during the second half at United Center.
Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James shoots against the Chicago Bulls during the second half at United Center.

Los Angeles Lakers hope to exploit absence of Denver Nuggets’ big men in NBA

Los Angeles Lakers guard Luka Doncic dribbling against Toronto Raptors guard Ochai Agbaji and forward Collin Murray-Boyles during the Lakers' 110-93 NBA win on Jan 18.
Los Angeles Lakers guard Luka Doncic dribbling against Toronto Raptors guard Ochai Agbaji and forward Collin Murray-Boyles during the Lakers' 110-93 NBA win on Jan 18.

Streaking OKC Thunder focused on themselves as they visit Miami Heat in NBA

Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander dribbles the ball as Houston Rockets guard JD Davison defends during the third quarter at Toyota Center on Jan 15.
Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander dribbles the ball as Houston Rockets guard JD Davison defends during the third quarter at Toyota Center on Jan 15.

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MDDI (P) 046/10/2025. Published by SPH Media Limited, Co. Regn. No.202120748H. Copyright © 2026 SPH Media Limited. All rights reserved.