With the news that starting center Dereck Lively II will be out for 2-3 months, the Mavericks are trying to avoid free-fall after losing nine of their last 12 games. With an important matchup against the Timberwolves looming,

NBA games are scheduled to return to wildfire-ravaged Los Angeles on Monday night, with the Clippers planning to resume their schedule when they host the Miami Heat and the Lakers set to host Victor Wembanyama and the San Antonio Spurs.

The Mavericks have publicly campaigned for Luka Doncic and Kyrie Irving to be voted as starters for this year’s All-Star Game.

INGLEWOOD, Calif. (AP) — Los Angeles Clippers owner Steve Ballmer and his wife, Connie, are donating an initial $15 million in emergency funding for people affected by the deadly Los Angeles wildfires.

DeMar DeRozan scored 32 points, including 19 in the third quarter, as the Sacramento Kings overcame an 18-point deficit to defeat the Golden State Warriors 123-117. Domantas Sabonis added 26 points and 18 rebounds, while Malik Monk had 20 points and nine assists.

Here are the latest predictions, probable starting lineups, and injury updates for the upcoming Dallas Mavericks vs. Denver Nuggets game.

(AP Photo/Jae C. Hong) Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James dribbles during the second half of an NBA basketball game against the Dallas Mavericks, Tuesday, Jan. 7, 2025, in Dallas. (AP Photo/LM Otero) Los Angeles Chargers head coach Jim Harbaugh ...

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The Wizards have dropped 10 games in a row and won an NBA-low six this season, with their last victory coming on Jan 1. Read more at straitstimes.com.

The Los Angeles Clippers are members of the Western Conference in the NBA. The franchise was founded in 1970 as the Buffalo Braves. They rebranded as the San Diego Clippers in 1978, before moving to Los Angeles in 1984.