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🚨BREAKING: Jayson Tatum is expected to return this season and play on Friday against the Dallas Mavericks. 🏀

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Despite struggling with turnovers, the Lakers turned things around late in the 4th and pulled away with a 110-101 win over the Pelicans!

Luka & LeBron scored 20+ points each again, and the Lakers have won 3 in a row!

Doncic: 27 Pts, 10 Reb, 7 Ast, 7 TOs
James: 21 Pts, 7 Reb, 7 Ast, 5 TOs
Reaves: 15 Pts, 8 Reb, 3 Ast, 5 TOs

Williamson: 24 Pts, 4 Reb, 1 Stl
Murphy III: 21 Pts, 8 Reb, 4 Ast
Bey: 18 Pts, 5 Reb, 3 Ast, 2 Stl

Jalen Williams made a strong return from injury, stepping up late to help power the Thunder past the Lakers, 119–110.

LeBron James paced Los Angeles once again with 22 points and also dished out a team-best 10 assists despite the defeat.

Thunder leaders:
• Williams — 23 Pts, 3 Reb, 1 Ast
• Joe — 19 Pts, 3 Reb, 2 Ast, 2 Stl
• Caruso — 17 Pts, 2 Ast, efficient 7/8 shooting

Lakers leaders:
• James — 22 Pts, 6 Reb, 10 Ast
• Smart — 19 Pts, 3 Reb, 3 Ast
• Reaves — 16 Pts, 2 Reb, 7 Ast

🚨BREAKING: The San Antonio Spurs have waived Jeremy Sochan.

Kawhi Leonard dominated from start to finish, powering the Clippers to a convincing 115–96 victory over the Timberwolves.

He took control and led the charge all night as L.A. cruised to the win.

Clippers:
Leonard: 41 PTS, 8 REB, 4 STL
Collins: 15 PTS, 4 REB, perfect 3/3 from three

Timberwolves:
Edwards: 23 PTS, 4 REB, 2 AST
Randle: 17 PTS, 8 REB, 2 AST

LeBron James paced the Lakers with 20 points as Los Angeles secured a 105–99 win over the Warriors despite Luka Dončić being sidelined.

The Lakers showcased strong team offense, with six players reaching double-digit scoring in a well-rounded performance.

Lakers:
James: 20 Pts, 7 Reb, 10 Ast, 7 TOs
Hachimura: 18 Pts, 1 Reb, 4 3PM
Reaves: 16 Pts, 5 Reb, 8 Ast

Warriors:
Moody: 25 Pts, 4 Reb, 3 Stl
Santos: 15 Pts, 8 Reb, 3 Ast
Spencer: 14 Pts, 5 Reb, 7 Ast

James Harden made an immediate impact in his first game with Cleveland, stepping up in the fourth quarter to help the Cavaliers edge out the Kings, 132–126.

Donovan Mitchell also took control after halftime, finishing as the game’s top scorer with 35 points. 🔥

Cavaliers Stats
Mitchell — 35 Pts, 2 Reb, 4 Ast
Allen — 29 Pts, 10 Reb, 1 Ast
Harden — 23 Pts, 2 Reb, 8 Ast

Kings Stats
Clifford — 30 Pts, 4 Reb, 4 Ast
Westbrook — 21 Pts, 5 Reb, 9 Ast, 7 TOs
Carter — 18 Pts, 4 Reb, 4 Ast

Austin Reaves exploded in the fourth quarter, lifting the Lakers to a 119–115 win over the 76ers after Luka exited the game.

Reaves poured in 35 points on an efficient 12-of-17 shooting night, including 13 clutch points in the final period to seal the victory.

Lakers:
Austin Reaves — 35 PTS, 6 REB, 2 AST in 25 MIN
LeBron James — 17 PTS, 4 REB, 10 AST, 8 TO
Jake LaRavia — 14 PTS, 2 REB, 3 STL

76ers:
Joel Embiid — 35 PTS, 7 REB, 7 AST
Tyrese Maxey — 26 PTS, 13 AST, 4 STL
Edgecombe — 19 PTS, 10 REB, 4 STL

Luke Kennard is headed to the Los Angeles Lakers.

Kennard brings elite shooting that could really help the Lakers’ offense, giving them better spacing and a dependable perimeter threat.

📊 This season’s numbers:
7.9 PPG • 2.2 RPG • 2.1 APG
53.8% FG • 49.7% from three

If he continues shooting at this rate, he could turn out to be a key rotation piece for LA.

The Warriors are reportedly still in talks with the Bucks about a potential deal to acquire Giannis Antetokounmpo in exchange for Jimmy Butler and additional trade assets.

If this pushes through, a Steph Curry and Giannis duo would be absolutely wild.

The Charlotte Hornets have released Mike Conley, and the Los Angeles Lakers are reportedly considering making a move to sign the veteran guard.