Anthony Davis returned to Los Angeles on the same night he came back from a 14-game injury absence, and he received loud pregame cheers from Lakers fans who were thrilled to see a longtime favorite healthy and hooping.

Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves are sitting out with sprained right ankles when the Lakers host the Milwaukee Bucks in Los Angeles’ sixth game in eight days.

NBA games are scheduled to return to wildfire-ravaged Los Angeles on Monday night, with the Clippers planning to resume their schedule when they play host to the Miami Heat and the Lakers set to host Victor Wembanyama and the San Antonio Spurs.

The NBA In-Season Tournament semifinals and final debuted last season in Las Vegas.

Tyronn Lue says he wants to be coach of the Los Angeles Clippers longterm and declined to address directly speculation that the Lakers would target him in their search after firing Darvin Ham.

A deal has been reached to end a week-long strike that had shut down a major shipping artery in the Great Lakes, halting the flow of grain and other goods from the U.S. and Canada.

A strike has shut down all shipping on the St. Lawrence Seaway, interrupting exports of grain and other goods from Canada and the United States via the Great Lakes to the rest the world.

3 key takeaways from the state’s football scene -- and a glimpse at what’s to come next week.

The Timberwolves sign All-Star guard Anthony Edwards to a five-year, $260 million rookie max extension.

Golden State Coach Steve Kerr has said no playoff series truly begins until a team wins on the opponent’s home court.

Grand Valley State University has lifted the COVID-19 vaccination requirement for faculty, staff and students.

Grand Valley State University’s head coach Matt Mitchell has stepped down to join the Wisconsin Badgers.

A big turnout took place Wednesday night to honor a mother of five who was shot and killed during a random shooting spree last month in Detroit.

It was June 1988, a time Detroit Piston fans will never forget.

No matter where you turn, It seems like everyone is still talking about the Motor City melee that happened on the court at Little Caesars Arena between LeBron James and Pistons, Isaiah Stewart.

The NBA has handed down suspensions for LeBron James and Isaiah Stewart following a wild scene in the Pistons-Lakers game on Sunday.

The LeBron James-Isaiah Stewart feud at Little Caesars Arena on Sunday night is not surprisingly drawing some national sports reaction.

A near-brawl broke out at Little Caesars Arena on Sunday night after Lakers star LeBron James appeared to punch Pistons center Isaiah Stewart in the face after a free throw.

The Staples Center in downtown Los Angeles will be renamed Crypto.

The NBA playoffs should be entertaining, as they always are.

I offer my deepest condolences to the student’s family and friends. I want to assure you that we have every resource devoted to the investigation and in support of our campus community. The Grand Valley State Police Department will have additional staff working on the Allendale Campus for the remainder of the weekend. The Grand Valley State Police Department and the Ottawa County Sheriff’s Office, with assistance from the Michigan State Police Crime Laboratory, are aggressively investigating this incident. Philomena V. Mantella, Grand Valley State University president

James chose that year deliberately: His oldest son, LeBron James Jr., will graduate from high school in 2023. The uniqueness of 2020 has forced James and the Lakers to consider whether they should practice load management this season. James and the Lakers haven't decided on their plans for the regular season, with James saying there's “a fine line” between strategic rest and unnecessary inactivity. We think he’s going to be very effective and provide extraordinary value for every year he decides to play as a Laker. I’m sure he’ll hang many jerseys someday, but we hope one of those will be a Lakers jersey.”___More AP NBA: https://apnews.com/NBA and https://twitter.com/AP_Sports

For the first time in his long career, Rondo is the oldest guy on the team. “To be honest, I’ve been doing that for the last five or six years of my career,” Rondo said. I've been working to understand young talent, understand the (collective bargaining agreement). This is a young team with so much upside and versatility. ... We're on the the upswing for great things here in the city of Atlanta.”His future career can wait.

Retired Lakers legend Kobe Bryant and his 13-year-old daughter Gianna "Gigi" Bryant had a special bond marked by their love of basketball and each other. Here are five sweet moments from over the years:A Daddy-Daughter DuoAdRonald Martinez/Getty ImagesDad and daughter had a heartwarming moment together at the end of Lakers game in 2009, when Gigi was just 3 years old. Two Peas in a PodAdKent C. Horner/Getty ImagesThis tender moment from 2014 shows Gigi and Kobe enjoying their interests together — sports. Last month, videos of Kobe breaking down the game to Gigi went viral. AdRELATED STORIESKobe Bryant and His 13-Year-Old Girl Gigi Die in Helicopter Crash Outside LAStar-Studded Crowd Cheers On Kobe Bryant As He Scores 60 Points in Last Game