Kawhi Leonard is playing in Terminator mode.

Kawhi Leonard is playing in Terminator mode.

“Terminator” is here. No, not Arnold Schwarzenegger, but the other guy who plays basketball for that team in Los Angeles. Kawhi Leonardo. The LA Clippers are coming off their best victory of the season against the Houston Rockets, 128-108. The victory came thanks to Leonard’s 41 points, 8 rebounds and 5 assists and his incredible…

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Spurs-Thunder, Rockets-Lakers: Ranking the 10 contenders for the NBA playoffs on Christmas

Spurs-Thunder, Rockets-Lakers: Ranking the 10 contenders for the NBA playoffs on Christmas

Does the NBA’s Christmas Day schedule mean anything? As we rank the 10 teams playing this holiday season, it’s an interesting question after the NBA Cup, which made early-season games feel more meaningful. Advertisement Unlike the NFL’s three-game Christmas Day schedule, which features just two playoff-bound teams in three mostly meaningless games, the NBA’s five-game…

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Jake LaRavia talks about his shooting problems

Jake LaRavia talks about his shooting problems

Jake LaRavia opens up about his shooting struggles originally appeared on The Sporting News. Add The Sporting News as your preferred source by clicking here. The Los Angeles Lakers have struggled from three-point range this season, shooting 34.3%, 25th in the NBA. Advertisement In a 15-point loss last night against the Clippers, the Lakers shot…

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LeBron James doubtful, Luka Dončić out for Lakers showdown with Celtics on Friday

LeBron James doubtful, Luka Dončić out for Lakers showdown with Celtics on Friday

The Los Angeles Lakers announced that LeBron James is doubtful for Friday night’s game against the Boston Celtics, while Luka Dončić and Marcus Smart are ruled out. The Lakers say LeBron James (right sciatica and left foot joint arthritis) is now questionable tonight in Boston and Luka Dončić (personal) remains out. pic.twitter.com/yfMJIShPcU —Marc Stein (@TheSteinLine)…

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