Basketball

LOS ANGELES (AP) — The Los Angeles Lakers’ acquisition of Luka Doncic has altered the future of a franchise that had been trying to squeeze one more championship run out of 40-year-old LeBron James’ partnership with Anthony Davis.

EL SEGUNDO, Calif. (AP) — Luka Doncic was nearly asleep last Saturday night in Dallas when his phone buzzed. Only then did he learn that the Mavericks had just stunned the sports world by trading him to the Los Angeles Lakers .

Newly signed Chicago Sky guard Kia Nurse chose her free-agency destination carefully. Currently in Nashville, Tenn.

Streamer Kai Cenat , comedian-creator Druski and musical artists Mickey Guyton and Shaboozey were announced Tuesday as participants in the NBA All-Star Celebrity Game, while multi-platinum rapper 2 Chainz was named a coach.

Streamer Kai Cenat , comedian-creator Druski and musical artists Mickey Guyton and Shaboozey were announced Tuesday as participants in the NBA All-Star Celebrity Game, while multi-platinum rapper 2 Chainz was named a coach.

TORONTO — Raptors swingman RJ Barrett is in concussion protocol and has been ruled out of Toronto's game Tuesday night against visiting New York.

Luka Doncic came to the NBA in 2018 calling LeBron James his idol. The first time they went head-to-head, Doncic asked James during the game if he could have his jersey.

Phoenix Suns (25-23, 10th in the Western Conference) vs. Oklahoma City Thunder (39-9, first in the Western Conference) Oklahoma City; Wednesday, 9:30 p.m.

Houston Rockets (32-17, third in the Western Conference) vs. Brooklyn Nets (16-33, 13th in the Eastern Conference) New York; Tuesday, 7:30 p.m. EST BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Rockets -9; over/under is 208.

Indiana Pacers (28-20, fourth in the Eastern Conference) vs. Portland Trail Blazers (20-29, 13th in the Western Conference) Portland, Oregon; Tuesday, 10 p.m. EST BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Pacers -5.