Darvin Ham coached the Lakers to the NBA Cup title last season and helped the Bucks win it this season, but he's still frustrated about L.A. firing him in May.

James Harden scores 24 points in the first quarter en route to a 41-point night to spearhead the Clippers' 144-107 victory over the Utah Jazz.

LeBron James, who hasn't been with the Lakers this week, will not play against the Minnesota Timberwolves on Friday because of foot soreness.

The UCLA men's basketball team will face a transfer-heavy Arizona lineup at an NBA arena in Phoenix, taking some fire out of the heated rivalry.

LeBron James has had excused absences while the rest of the Lakers have rested, met and practiced during their rare days off this week.

Caitlin Clark, who made $76,535 as a rookie, was responsible for 26.5% of WNBA revenue, according to Ryan Brewer, an associate professor of finance at Indiana University Columbus.

Anthony Davis and LeBron James are held to a combined 22 points in the Lakers' 109-80 blowout loss to the Minnesota Timberwolves.

The Sparks will play the first WNBA game at Chase Center when they take on the Golden State Valkyries in the season opener. They host the Lynx on May 18.

Utah coach's timeout nullifies a go-ahead basket and the Lakers start four-game trip with a win over Jazz.