Coby White (22 points, 6-14 FG, 9-12 FT) led Chicago in scoring on a night when Josh Giddey and Nikola Vucevic combined for just 17 points on 5-for-16 shooting. Chicago committed 18 turnovers in a 120-105 loss to the Pacers.

The Los Angeles Lakers have emerged as one of the most dominant offensive teams in the NBA early in the 2025–26 season, entering Friday with a 16–5 record. The driving force behind their success has been the elite play of superstar Luka Doncic. The 26-year-old guard is off to a blistering start, firmly placing himself in the middle of the MVP race.

Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James will miss his 16th game of the season on Friday at the Boston Celtics with right sciatica and left foot joint arthritis.

Fans will still vote for the All-Star Game starters, but it will be positionless, and the players will land in an exciting new format.

Last season's NBA MVP race was as back-and-forth as ever, as it came down to Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and Denver Nuggets center Nikol

The NBA rookie race heats up as former Duke teammates, Hornets’ Kon Knueppel and Mavericks’ Cooper Flagg, go head-to-head, each staking their claim as the season’s top newcomer.

NBA Hall of Famer Alonzo Mourning shared his insights on modern NBA changes, Victor Wembanyama's potential, and his ongoing philanthropic efforts in Miami.