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Lakers Reporter Provides Austin Reaves, Deandre Ayton Return Update After Clippers Loss

A Lakers reporter has given some positive updates on Austin Reaves and Deandre Ayton after the Lakers' loss against the Clippers on Saturday.
Austin Reaves and Deandre Ayton

Luka Doncic, Stephen Curry, & More: 5 NBA Moments That Defined 2025

2025 was a massive year for the NBA, so here's a look back on amazing moments that defined the year, right on Essentially Sports.
Luka Doncic, Stephen Curry

Dwyane Wade Joins $863B Company’s Project, Following Hailey Bieber & More

Former Miami Heat guard Dwyane Wade joins as the new ambassador for a major move by a $830 billion company.
NBA: Detroit Pistons at Miami Heat

LeBron James & JJ Redick Helpless As NBA Ignores Lakers Plea Despite 5 Punishments

Los Angeles Lakers head coach JJ Redick and forward LeBron James speak out after tonight's loss to LA Clippers.
LeBron James, JJ Redick

Respect Pours In From Michael B. Jordan After Kiyan Anthony’s 20-Minute Viral Performance

Michael B. Jordan reacted after Kiyan Anthony’s 18-point, hyper-efficient performance powered Syracuse past Northeastern.
Kiyan Anthony, Michael B. Jordan

What Happened to Luka Doncic? Lakers Star Misses 2nd Half vs Clippers With Bad News

Los Angeles Lakers superstar Luka Doncic abruptly left tonight's game against the Clippers. Here's what happened to him.
NBA: Los Angeles Lakers at Atlanta Hawks

Luka Doncic Faces “Ozempic” Jab Before Lakers Star Suffers Injury Exit vs Clippers

Los Angeles Clippers fans taunt Los Angeles Lakers guard Luka Doncic for his weight, pointing at his offseason transformation.
NBA: Los Angeles Lakers at Philadelphia 76ers

What Happened in the Hoyas vs. Xavier Game? HC Ed Cooley Faces Scrutiny Over ‘Disgusting Behavior’

Ed Cooley faces scrutiny after a video shows him throwing a water bottle toward a fan following Georgetown’s loss to Xavier.
Ed Cooley Credits – CBS Sports

Jan Jensen Reveals Exactly Why Iowa Failed To Break Geno Auriemma’s Unbeaten Streak

Jan Jensen breaks down why the Iowa Hawkeyes fell to Geno Auriemma's No. 1 UConn Huskies, citing some key factors.
Geno Auriemma, Jen Jensen

Warriors Fans Erupt After Draymond Green Gets Ejected During Game vs Suns

Golden State Warriors forward Draymond Green was ejected from the team's matchup tonight against the Phoenix Suns.
Draymond Green

NBA Announces Hefty Punishment For Lakers Star Marcus Smart on Saturday

Find out why the NBA has slapped a hefty punishment on Los Angeles Lakers veteran Marcus Smart on Saturday.
Marcus Smart

Sarah Strong Leaves Napheesa Collier Behind To Make 25-Year UConn Record vs Iowa

Sarah Strong delivered a historic night, surpassing WNBA star Napheesa Collier, as No. 1 UConn cruised past Iowa.
Sarah Strong, Napheesa Collier