The Thunder have been reeling since the All-Star break, and barring a quick late-season turnaround they’re looking at a first-round playoff exit.
Author: Martin Rogers, USA TODAY
Opinion: With Duke loss, Zion Williamson enters NBA universe with LeBron James-type expectations
LeBron. Serena. Zion. Duke’s fabulous freshman — already known across sports by just his first name — became an NBA star with Duke’s loss.
Opinion: LeBron James’ first Lakers season is over, and he still needs to earn fans’ loyalty
Los Angeles has missed the playoffs six consecutive seasons. This was the time things were supposed to get better for Lakers fans.
Opinion: NBA should have a tournament like March Madness. It would be a slam dunk.
America has an appetite for brackets and a thirst for single-elimination drama. The NBA needs a tournament of its own, and it needs it now.
Opinion: Why Lakers may be worse with addition of LeBron James
With nine games to go, the Los Angeles Lakers are 32-41 and in danger of finishing with a worse record than last season’s miserable mark of 35-47.
Why taking your eyes off the NBA during March Madness would be a serious mistake
The jockeying for playoff seeding will be intense during the NBA’s final weeks of the regular season.
Opinion: Spurs should rename arena ‘Batcave’ after mammal invasion sparks home win streak
Migratory Mexican free-tailed bats invaded the AT&T Center on Jan. 31. The San Antonio Spurs haven’t lost at home since – a streak of 11 games.
Opinion: NBA playoffs shouldn’t be landing spot for mediocre teams
If you don’t have a winning record, there is no earthly reason why you should be in the playoffs. But it could happen again this year.
Opinion: Lakers’ playoff hopes are over after sorry loss to league-worst Suns
There are still 19 games and five weeks left in the regular season, but due to their own ineptitude these Lakers are done, writes Martin Rogers.
Opinion: NBA should leave Lakers, Magic Johnson alone on Ben Simmons comments
Los Angeles has broken the NBA’s tampering rules before, but Magic Johnson’s comments about Sixers guard Ben Simmons doesn’t qualify.