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Many people dream of hitting a halfcourt shot during an NBA game to win a huge prize, be it cash, a car, or otherwise. On Wednesday night, Los Angeles Lakers fan Dean Tran lived the dream of many that so few have completed. Tran won $100,000 for hitting a halfcourt shot during halftime of a game between the Lakers and the New Orleans Pelicans. Continue to Article

March 01, 2019 12:00:am EST

The Lakers' defense — which bounced between respectable and good the first half of the season — has come apart of late, and it's the main reason it's easy to see the Lakers missing the playoffs. The Lakers miss Lonzo Ball, who is out with a bone bruise in his ankle (Rajon Rondo gets torched at the point of attack a lot). LeBron James has been part of the problem as well — he has been slow to get back in transition, he has not rotated out to shooters, and at points he seems to stand around off the ball. Continue to Article

February 28, 2019 4:47:pm EST

Halsey and Yungblud couldn't keep their hands to themselves while taking in a basketball game. The musician couple was spotted on Wednesday getting handsy in the most adorable way while they watched the Los Angeles Lakers take on the New Orleans Pelicans at Staples Center. Lip-locking while sitting front row with their arms around each other, the duo seemed to be paying more attention to each other than the actual game. Continue to Article

February 28, 2019 10:22:am EST

Get Read and React emailed right to you, every Monday through Friday at 8 a.m. ET. Welcome to Thursday, Day Whatever of Bryce Harper Watch. Continue to Article

February 28, 2019 8:44:am EST

Anthony Davis maintains that he is the best player in the NBA despite reduced minutes for the New Orleans Pelicans. Star forward Davis displayed MVP calibre form early in the 2018-19 season, but he then requested a trade in January ahead of the deadline, with a move to the Los Angeles Lakers mooted. The Pelicans did not deal the 25-year-old, however, and announced that he would continue to play for the remainder of the campaign. Continue to Article

February 28, 2019 7:23:am EST