Winderman: 2-time winner says he's got a better game, but will he utilize it to win his first NBA title?

Ventre: The Lakers are 14-11 and tied for sixth place in the Western Conference. How much longer can Kobe Bryant keep quiet about his unhappiness with the team?

Four of the top six all-time leading NBA scorers played for L.A. Which one is the all-time best? (NBC Sports)

Thursday's Lakers-Celtics showdown will be a test case to see if the NBA is now firmly in the hands of the young turks, or if there is still a chance that a seasoned assemblage with a proud heritage might have one last run?

Clippers guard Chauncey Billups says he won't let his season-ending injury also finish his NBA career.

PBT: Point guard Jeremy Lin is the hot new thing for Knicks fans, but he will eventually come back to earth.

New starter Jeremy Lin has New York winning again, but will it continue? (NBC Sports)

PBT power rankings: Miami moves back into the top spot, but the Clippers crack the top three.

Interactive: Will LeBron win the MVP? Check out the contenders and rank your picks.

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