The 2025 trade deadline was technically one month ago, but it doesn't really feel that way. No, with nine former All-Stars traded, it feels as though we're somehow playing out a second season within the first.

The Los Angeles Lakers have been the hottest team in the NBA, winning 17 of their last 20 games. And, it's not all because of Luka Dončić.

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While the Mavericks are the most depressing NBA storyline this season, the Pistons have become perhaps the single most pleasant surprise. After winning a league-low 14 games last year, Detroit is 35-27 and headed toward one of the biggest turnarounds in NBA history.

Luka Doncic scores 29 points as the Lakers hold on for a 108-102 victory without Austin Reaves and Rui Hachimura. LeBron James scores 17 points, falling one short of 50,000 for his career.

The Los Angeles Lakers beat the Los Angeles Clippers 108-102 to win their rivalry matchup for the second time in three days.

It’s the Lakers longest winning streak of the season. “We know what we want to do every night,” LeBron James said. Energy and complacency were never issues for them Tuesday,