Baylor won the Rookie of the Year Award with the Minneapolis Lakers in 1958-59. He averaged 24.9 points, 15.0 rebounds and 4.1 assists per game, which also helped him make the All-Star team and finish third in MVP voting. In 1960-61, he finished second in the league by averaging 34.8 points per game, behind only Wilt Chamberlain (38.4).

The upcoming clash between the Los Angeles Lakers and the Golden State Warriors on Thursday carries significant weight, marking it

Luka Doncic has 20 points and nine assists and Dorian Finney-Smith and Gabe Vincent each add 20 points and make six 3-pointers as the Lakers hand Houston its second loss in the past 14 games,

Already a 3-time Kia MVP award winner, Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokić may be putting up his most jaw-dropping season yet.

On his "Mind the Game" podcast, LeBron James fired back at critics who claim teams such as the Lakers that make a big midseason trade cannot contend.

WCF Gm 2 - Luka's stunning step-back. Luka Doncic sized up Rudy Gobert on the final possession, then delivered a devastating step-back 3-pointer to give Dallas a thrilling 2-

The Lakers were led by Luka Doncic, who finished with 20 points, nine assists, and six rebounds. LeBron James contributed 16 points, eight rebounds, and six assists, while Dorian Finney-Smith and Gabe Vincent provided a major spark off the bench,

During his prime, Anthony spent seven and a half seasons with the Denver Nuggets and another seven and a half seasons as a member of the New York Knicks. For his career, he scored 28,289 points, which currently ranks 12th in NBA history.

First ballot: Carmelo Anthony has been notified that he's been elected into the Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame Class of 2025, sources tell ESPN. Anthony made 10 All-Star appearances and six All-NBA teams in 19 seasons to go along with three Olympic gold medals for Team USA. pic.twitter.com/b079xHPqZB

Longtime NBA superstar Carmelo Anthony has reportedly been chosen as a member of the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame's class of 2025. According to ESPN's Shams Charania, Melo was informed Wednesday that he was elected to the Hall of Fame on the first ballot.