Three first-time honorees -- Jalen Brunson (Knicks), Tyrese Maxey (76ers) and Paolo Banchero (Magic) -- are among the reserves picked for the NBA All-Star Game.
The Lakers will continue to celebrate Kobe Bryant's final season. And if that means sacrificing some of the growth of the team's younger players, GM Mitch Kupchak is fine with that.
Coach Byron Scott said Julius Randle has "got to grow up" after Randle was upset about being taken out of Sunday's rout of the Suns.
Lakers D'Angelo Russell and Julius Randle challenged coach Byron Scott's notion that the team was "in awe" and "scared" of the Thunder in Saturday's 40-point loss in Oklahoma City.
Throughout his career, Kobe Bryant has taken over plenty of games. But after Friday's loss to the Kings, he said he has to pull back to allow the Lakers' young talent to take over.
The Los Angeles Lakers have emerged as one of the most determined trade suitors for Sacramento Kings All-Star center DeMarcus Cousins, according to league sources.
