The NBA follows a penalty points system that makes this ruling significant, even after the game's completion. A Flagrant 1, which Looney was assessed, is worth one penalty point. After five penalty points, a player receives a one-game suspension ( h/t Yahoo! Sports ).

SAN FRANCISCO — In the dazzling matchup between the two greatest players of a generation, LeBron James got the better of Steph Curry. Curry went scoreless in the second half and finished with 13 points on 4-for-17. James, playing off Anthony Davis, registered 25 points, 12 assists and five rebounds.

The Golden State Warriors dropped their 23rd game of the season when they lost to the Los Angeles Lakers on Saturday, Jan. 25. Steve Kerr's team currently sits 11th in the Western Conference and doesn't project to be a legitimate postseason threat as currently constructed.

The Los Angeles Lakers entered Saturday night's game against the Warriors relatively healthy despite having numerous players listed on their injury report. As t

Analyzing Monday’s Los Angeles Lakers at Charlotte Hornets odds and lines, with NBA expert picks, predictions and best bets.

The game is scheduled to start at 8:30 p.m. EST and will be broadcast on ABC and ESPN Deportes. Fans looking to watch this NBA game can do so for free by using DirecTV Stream, which offers a free trial, or FuboTV, which also offers a free trial and $30 off your first month. SlingTV doesn’t offer a free trial but has promotional offers available.

Bradley Beal may move back into the starting lineup, and the Hawks will begin Week 14 without Jalen Johnson and Trae Young.

The Los Angeles Lakers can secure a fourth consecutive win with victory over the Charlotte Hornets in Monday's clash at the Spectrum Center.

The Los Angeles Lakers have shown significant improvement defensively of late after struggling on that end for much of this 2024-25 season. The Lakers have put the clamps on teams to go on a three-game win streak and they're now capable of having an incredible defensive lineup out on the court.

Jarred Vanderbilt made his first appearance of the season during the Los Angeles Lakers' win over the Golden State Warriors on Saturday. The versatile defensive wing has been out of the rotation since the Lakers' 114-105 victory over the Boston Celtics on Feb. 1, 2024.