Analyzing Saturday’s Los Angeles Lakers at Denver Nuggets odds and lines, with NBA expert picks, predictions and best bets.

Tatum said he's chasing Larry Bird as the greatest Celtic ever. Why isn't Bill Russell the measuring stick? The post Jayson Tatum is entitled to his opinion on Bird being the ‘best Celtic ever,’ but what about Bill Russell?

Brooklyn Nets guard D'Angelo Russell is back with the Nets, but his leadership always stood out to Cleveland Cavaliers head coach Kenny Atkinson.

The Brooklyn Nets are signing G League guard Killian Hayes to a 10-day contract on Wednesday after waiving Bojan Bogdanovic.

Austin Reaves' frustration got the best of him, leading to an ejection in the third quarter of the Los Angeles Lakers' 100-97 loss to the Charlotte Hornets on Wednesday night. Speaking to reporters after the game,

Michael Malone took a pragmatic stance on his team's current nine-game winning streak. “It beats the alternative,” the Denver Nuggets coach said. Can't argue there as Malone stands on the brink of a memorable career moment.

Without Luka Dončić and playing a back-to-back, James became the first player in NBA history with multiple 40-point games past age 40.

Tim Legler and Alan Hahn discuss whether the Lakers can seriously compete in the playoffs this season.

THE NO. 3 DUKE BLUE DEVILS AND THE NO. 10 ST. JOHN'S RED STORM ... Madison Square Garden is where the stars come out, and with Selection Sunday just under three weeks away, No. 3 Duke and No. 10 St. John's are shining bright.

Analyzing Wednesday’s Charlotte Hornets at Los Angeles Lakers odds and lines, with NBA expert picks, predictions and best bets.