Topic: Kent Bazemore

Carmelo Anthony scored a team-high 28 points off the bench and the Los Angeles Lakers overcame a 40-point effort from Memphis Grizzlies guard Ja Morant to earn their first win of the 2021-22 season.

Stephen Curry logged a 21-point, 10-rebound, 10-assist triple double and the Golden State Warriors staged a second-half comeback to beat the new-look Los Angeles Lakers on the NBA's opening night.

Veteran point guard Rajon Rondo intends to sign a short-term contract with the Los Angeles Lakers after clearing waivers Monday.

Russell Westbrook described his goals and fit with the Los Angeles Lakers during his introductory news conference with the franchise. The nine-time All-Star also said the late Kobe Bryant "will be with" him every game.

Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James added another clutch moment to his NBA resume, with a 34-foot go-ahead 3-pointer and another triple-double in an NBA Play-In Tournament win over the Golden State Warriors.

The Portland Trail Blazers agreed to trade veteran swingman Kent Bazemore to the Sacramento Kings in a cap-saving deal.

The Portland Trail Blazers traded Evan Turner to the Atlanta Hawks for Kent Bazemore, the teams announced Monday.

Vince Carter, 42, says he plans to return for his 22nd NBA season in 2019.

The fact that the Indiana Pacers are one of the hottest in the Eastern Conference right now is not necessarily surprising given their play all season.

Two of the young, rebuilding teams in the Eastern Conference get together Saturday when the Cleveland Cavaliers visit the Atlanta Hawks.