Los Angeles Lakers

Orlando's odds have shortened after winning Game 4 over Detroit, while the No. 1 seed Pistons are now 45-1 to win the NBA Finals.

Houston's Kevin Durant continues to make progress with his injured left ankle, but his status for Game 5 against the Lakers on Wednesday remains unclear, according to coach Ime Udoka.

Former NBA player and assistant coach Damon Jones has become the first person to plead guilty in a gambling sweep that led to the arrests of more than 30 people, including reputed mobsters and other basketball figures.

Shams Charania reports that Austin Reaves is a game-time decision for the Lakers in Game 5 against the Rockets.

Lakers star Austin Reaves is optimistic to return for Game 5 vs. the Rockets after missing about four weeks with a Grade 2 oblique strain, sources told ESPN.

As the 2026 NBA draft lottery approaches -- it's Sunday, May 10, on ABC -- we have an updated mock draft of all 60 picks.

On today’s episode of Chiney Today, Chiney is joined by ESPN NBA insider Ramona Shelburne to break down one of the most drama-filled weekends in basketball. What was popping in the Group Chat? LeBron James throws a historic alley-oop to his son, Bronny — a father-son moment we may never see again. They dive into why this is one of the best stories in the NBA right now, and how Bronny has gone from the G League to earning real playoff minutes for the Lakers. Plus, Ramona takes us inside the Portland Trail Blazers’ surprising season — from the Chauncey Billups scandal to their late playoff push, and the growing tension around ownership, cost-cutting, and the future of the franchise. Then in Hot Headlines, we get back to the tea: What does Klay Thompson’s split from Megan Thee Stallion mean for his legacy? Why is Natasha Cloud still unsigned? And what do major offseason moves across the WNBA — including the Liberty and Sparks — signal for the league’s future? It’s a full breakdown of the biggest stories in basketball — on and off the court. 🎧 Subscribe, rate, and review Chiney Today for more conversations at the heartbeat of hoops. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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