The defeat has put the Lakers in a precarious position, as they cling to second place in the Western Conference, just one game ahead of the Denver Nuggets. More Lakers: Dorian Finney-Smith Injury Status For Lakers vs Nets With their playoff hopes on the ...

LeBron James scores only 10 points and the Lakers' defense sags in a loss to the Suns, ending their seven-game winning streak.

“The Los Angeles Lakers are signing center Drew Timme to a two-way NBA deal from their South Bay team, agents Deddrick Faison and Rich Gray tell ESPN,” wrote Charania. “Timme played for the Nets to finish last season and then joined Lakers’ G League, averaging 25.5 points, 8 rebounds, 4 assists.”

Lauri Markkannen dropped a game-high 30 points, Keyonte George added 29 with 10 assists, and the Utah Jazz handled the Brooklyn Nets 123-110. NEW YORK — Lauri Markkanen scored 30 points, Keyonte George had 29 and Utah used a huge fourth quarter to beat Brooklyn.

The Philadelphia 76ers are looking to string two wins together for the first time since starting the season 4-0 when they host the Golden State Warriors The War