But for all the questions about the Lakers' offensive personnel and approach, their defense has been the much bigger issue. They got carved up by the Clippers in Sunday's defeat a

The Los Angeles Lakers are set to take on the lowly Washington Wizards in what will be their second-to-last home game before they embark on a six-game road trip. The Lakers will look for their 23rd win of the season and their 15th in front of their home crowd.

"For what it's worth, taking the all-in approach has long been the preferred path of James and Davis." "James supported the Lakers' interest in Kyrie Irving, Dejounte Murray and Z

James, who turned 40 on Dec 30, became just the second player 40 or older to post a triple-double, after Karl Malone in 2003. Read more at straitstimes.com.

Nikola Jokic records his 19th triple-double, leading the Nuggets to a decisive victory over the struggling 76ers, extending their losing streak.