Author: Jeff Zillgitt, USA TODAY

In one of sports’ biggest achievements, the Los Angeles Lakers superstar scored his record-breaking 38,388th point, against the Oklahoma City Thunder.

Kyrie Irving’s request for a trade – and his move from Brooklyn to Dallas – got moves started with a bang before Thursday’s NBA trade deadline.

Steph Curry left Saturday’s game late in the third quarter and did not return after suffering an injury to his left leg against the Dallas Mavericks.

Dallas acquires Kyrie Irving two days after the guard requested a trade from Brooklyn when the two sides couldn’t agree on an extension.

Several teams can use an elite point guard, and the Brooklyn Nets’ Kyrie Irving has requested a trade. Could a match be out there?

Kyrie Irving is in the final season of a four-year, $136.4 million deal. His tenuous tenure includes his refusal to get the COVID-19 vaccine.

Utah Jazz forward Lauri Markkanen is a first-time NBA All-Star who will get to play in the annual classic in his home team’s city.

Consistency, longevity and durability have carried the four-time champion during a 20-year career whose strength is in the numbers.

Lakers’ Patrick Beverley received a technical foul after bringing a camera on court to try and show ref Eric Lewis that LeBron James had been fouled.