You have to give the Los Angeles Lakers credit, because whatever you want to say about them, they're almost never boring. This week is no exception. Trade rumor

The reigning rookie of the year is an NBA All-Star for the first time, with the 21-year-old from France one of the 14 players announced Thursday night as members of the reserve pool for the midseason exhibition that will take place Feb. 16 at the home of the Golden State Warriors in San Francisco.

In doing so, James (2,533) has now passed Houston Rockets and Philadelphia 76ers legend Moses Malone (8,531) for the 2nd-most free throws made in NBA history. The NBA congratulated "King James" with a post on X.

Kings star Domantas Sabonis has once again been left off the NBA All-Star Game roster. Here is who else was snubbed from this year's event.

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and Karl-Anthony Towns had already been named All-Star Game starters before the reserves were revealed Thursday night.

T he Golden State Warriors entered their Wednesday night contest against the West's top-seeded Oklahoma City Thunder shorthanded. While Steph Curry returned from injury, they were

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander accounted for 21 of the Thunder’s 34 first-quarter points as they lead by 14 over the Warriors at the first break. The MVP candidate has gone 7-for-8 from the floor and 6-for-7 from the line, and is giving the Warriors defense all kinds of issues.

It required a full team effort, but the shorthanded Sixers defeated the recently newsworthy Sacramento Kings. One former Kentucky guard outshined the other — can you guess which one?

“Source: De’Aaron Fox’s agent, Rich Paul of Klutch Sports, recently sent word that it would be wise for the Kings to move him now. Even with Fox’s preferred destination — widely believed to be San Antonio — Fox’s side will remain open to all destinations.”

Tyrese Maxey: 43 pts, 15-26 FGA -Kelly Oubre Jr: 20 pts, 8 rebs -Ricky Council IV: 16 pts, 7 Rebs, 3-6 3PA -Lakers turn the ball over 22 times -Sixers

Despite his injury and a recent loss, Jalen Williams and the Thunder lead the Western Conference with a 36-8 record. After the Cleveland Cavs lost to the Philadelphia 76ers 132-129 on Friday, the Thunder and Cavs are tied for the best in the NBA with identical records.