NBA postseason: Lakers to face Timberwolves in first round of play-in tournament

The Lakers will be given two chances to move into the playoffs as the No. 7 seed beginning Tuesday night against Minnesota. The Lakers are 1-2 against the Timberwolves this season.

Lakers and Clippers to face off in critical showdown ahead of playoffs

It's going to showdown between the Lakers and Clippers at the Crypto.com Arena Wednesday night. LA's two teams have tying records and are fighting for a spot in the playoffs.

NBA, players reach deal for a new labor agreement

The in-season tournament that Commissioner Adam Silver has wanted for years will become reality, sources told The Associated Press.

Alabama’s Brandon Miller entering NBA draft

Brandon Miller is projected as a top 5 NBA draft pick. The star freshman helped lead Alabama to a winning season but dealt with off-the-court issues after he made headlines for being present at a fatal shooting near campus in January.

Lakers legend Pau Gasol elected to Basketball Hall of Fame, report says

Pau Gasol, Dwyane Wade, Dirk Nowitzki, Tony Parker, Becky Hammon and Gregg Popovich are expected to be inducted into the Hall of Fame in the coming days.

Willis Reed, leader on Knicks' 2 title teams, dies at 80

Willis Reed, who dramatically emerged from the locker room minutes before Game 7 of the 1970 NBA Finals to spark the New York Knicks to their first championship, died Tuesday.

LA Clippers celebrate major milestone at Inglewood’s Intuit Dome

This week, the Los Angeles Clippers got their first look at their future home. The current progress of Inglewood's Intuit Dome symbolizes a sign of hope and what’s ahead for the franchise.

Gasol gets emotional as Lakers retire his No. 16 jersey

Pau Gasol won two championships with the Lakers. Now his jersey will hang in the rafters next to Gasol gets emotional as Lakers retire his No. 16 jersey will forever hang besides his friend Kobe Bryant's