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LeBron James rips officiating, replay center after overturned call in Lakers' loss to Nuggets

"I don't understand what's going on in the replay center, to be honest," James said after a call against Michael Porter Jr. was overturned.

Jenna West189

Jamal Murray's Nuggets teammates knew he would deliver big in Game 2 win over Lakers

Tony Jones56

Lakers blow big lead vs. Nuggets in Game 2: 'We have stretches where we don't know what we're doing'

Jovan Buha198

Jamal Murray's last-second buzzer-beater stuns Lakers to take 2-0 series lead

Jovan Buha and Alex Andrejev190

Who is the NBA GOAT: LeBron or Jordan? For current players, longevity is narrowing the gap

Sam Amick and Josh Robbins340

Anonymous NBA player poll 2024: LeBron or Jordan as the GOAT? Most overrated? Finals favorite?

Journalists from The Athletic spoke to 142 players, from all 30 teams, for this year's edition of the poll.

Sam Amick and Josh Robbins684

NBA Playoffs picks, odds for Monday: Knicks-76ers, Cavs-Magic and Nuggets-Lakers

Game 2s of the NBA Playoffs start Monday. Get our expert picks for game winners, series odds and more.

Hannah Vanbiber14

Lakers' promising start turns into same depressing story vs. Nuggets. `S---, it's tough'

For the ninth consecutive time, the Lakers left a game against the Nuggets searching for answers. Will they ever beat Denver?

Jovan Buha165

Nuggets' Game 1 win over Lakers shows it will take perfection to beat Denver

With so many matchup issues, we could be in for a repeat of last season's Nuggets-Lakers playoff series.

Tony Jones74

Lakers-Nuggets playoff preview and predictions: Can L.A. overcome Denver's clutch domination?

We dissect every key question that will determine the outcome of the Lakers-Nuggets series, including the big one hanging over the rest.

Jovan Buha44

NBA playoffs 2024 predictions: Anonymous scout, coach, exec pick first-round winners

We asked a scout, a coach and a team executive to predict the outcomes of the matchups that are already set.

Josh Robbins and Sam Amick163

2024 NBA playoff predictions: Celtics-Nuggets for the title, early West upsets and more

The Tatum-Brown core will always have doubters until they get over the hump. Is this the year it finally happens for Boston?

John Hollinger265

NBA playoffs odds, expert picks for Cavs-Magic, Timberwolves-Suns, Knicks-76ers, Nuggets-Lakers

The NBA Playoffs start Saturday with four Game 1s taking place to get the first round underway, including the Nuggets hosting the Lakers.

Dan Santaromita30

Lakers-Nuggets factors: Who stops Nikola Jokić? Can D'Angelo Russell be impactful?

The Nuggets swept the Lakers in last season's Western Conference final. What are the key factors entering this year's playoff rematch?

Tony Jones80

Nuggets loom, but Lakers are confident and ready for rematch: 'We're not ducking the smoke'

"There’s a reason why they’re defending champs. But we like our chances," Darvin Ham said.

Jovan Buha111

LeBron James, Lakers hold off Pelicans in Play-In Tournament, will face Nuggets in first round

The Pelicans will host the Sacramento Kings in an elimination matchup Friday.

Alex Andrejev and Jovan Buha93

NBA Power Rankings: Thunder move up as playoffs near; what’s next for each team?

Zach Harper predicts what comes next for each NBA team

Zach Harper62

Lakers' playoff path forward from the No. 7 vs. 8 Play-In game is a win-win

Win Tuesday, and the Lakers are in the playoffs. Lose, and they have another chance — and can avoid the Nuggets until the West finals.

Jovan Buha24

LeBron James and JJ Redick's 'Mind the Game' podcast takes hoops discourse to new territory

The new "Mind the Game" podcast gets pretentious at times, but overall, LeBron James and JJ Redick have found a fresh, insightful format.

Marcus Thompson II41

NBA Play-In Tournament odds, expert picks for Lakers at Pelicans and Warriors at Kings

The NBA Play-In Tournament starts Tuesday with the Lakers and Warriors both in action on the road.

Dan Santaromita38

NBA postseason coaching tiers: From Doc Rivers to Darvin Ham, what's at stake in coming weeks?

Breaking down the past, present and future of the 20 head coaches who still have a chance at a championship this season.

Sam Amick105

LeBron James, the ultimate 'Swiss Army knife', carries Lakers to West's No. 8 seed

James' triple double, including 17 assists, carried the Lakers to a blowout win over the Pelicans. Now, they'll see the Pelicans again.

Jovan Buha34

2024 NBA playoffs preview: Play-in predictions, first-round series guide

John Hollinger makes his play-in picks and previews a potentially wild first round of the 2024 NBA playoffs.

John Hollinger180

What NBA playoff scenarios are still in play on the final day of the regular season?

The Athletic has you covered on all the playoff and Play-In Tournament scenarios heading into Sunday.

Lukas Weese and Jenna West99

How does the NBA monitor suspicious betting activity? Explaining the process and who's involved

Are NBA players allowed to bet? How is illicit wagering reported? Answering these questions and more on the league's rules around gambling.

Mike Vorkunov61

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