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Utah Jazz forward Lauri Markkanen (23) brings the ball up the court against Houston Rockets forward Amen Thompson (back) during the first half at Delta Center. Mandatory Credit: Rob Gray-Imagn Images/File Photo

Jazz fined $100K for holding Lauri Markkanen out of games

The league said the violation involved Lauri Markkanen, who is a star player under terms of the policy.

Brooklyn Nets forward Cameron Johnson (2) hangs on the rim after a dunk against the Los Angeles Lakers during the fourth quarter at Barclays Center. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-Imagn Images

Nets snap 7-game losing streak with win over Lakers

Cameron Johnson scored 18 points, including a clutch foul-line jumper over Luka Doncic with 59.6 seconds remaining as the Brooklyn Nets snapped a seven-game losing streak by holding on for a 111-108 victory over the Los Angeles Lakers.

A video board displays 50,000 career point milestone for Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James, after he scored a three point basket against the New Orleans Pelicans in Los Angeles. Gary A. Vasquez-Imagn Images

LeBron James becomes first NBA player to score 50,000 total points

LeBron James reached another milestone in his unprecedented NBA career on Tuesday, becoming the first player to score 50,000 total points after hitting a three pointer in the first quarter of the Lakers’ blowout win over the Pelicans.

Diana Taurasi of United States celebrates her sixth Olympic gold medal after 2004, 2008, 2012, 2016 and 2020, the most Olympic gold medals by a United States basketball player. REUTERS/Brian Snyder/File Photo

WNBA all-time leading scorer, six-time Olympic champion Taurasi retires

Six-time Olympic champion Diana Taurasi announced her retirement from the WNBA on Tuesday, closing the book on one of the most decorated careers in all of basketball.

Shaq’s OGs forward Jayson Tatum (0) of the Boston Celtics shoots against Chuck’s Global Stars center Nikola Jokic (15) of the Denver Nuggets during the 2025 NBA All Star Game at Chase Center. Mandatory Credit: Ezra Shaw-Pool Photo via Imagn Images/File Phot

Jayson Tatum, Stephen Curry lead Team Shaq’s All-Star clincher

The NBA’s new format drew mixed reviews on a night in which Team Shaq prevailed as the winner of the three-game event in San Francisco.

Los Angeles Lakers guard Luka Doncic (77) is defended by Utah Jazz forward Lauri Markkanen (23) in the first quarter at Crypto.com Arena. Mandatory Credit: Jayne Kamin-Oncea-Imagn Images

Luka Doncic makes quiet debut as Lakers sail past Jazz

Luka Doncic produced 14 points, five rebounds and four assists in his Los Angeles Lakers debut and LeBron James added 24 points, seven rebounds and eight assists as they led the way to a 132-113 victory over the visiting Utah Jazz.