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Cleveland's unique 10-inch drop off between the court and the arena floor came into focus again during the Lakers game.

The NBA's leading scorer exited the game Wednesday with 7:32 left in the first quarter after taking a fadeaway three. He was helped to the locker room and returned later.

WNBA star Caitlin Clark will serve as a pregame analyst on the NBC Sports debut of "Basketball Night in America" on Sundays. First assignment: Lakers vs. Knicks.

With one week until the Feb. 5 trade deadline, it's unlikely the L.A. teams will make a big splash, but there are some solid role players available to bolster rosters.

Luka Doncic finishes with 46 points, 11 assists and seven rebounds as the Lakers earn their fourth win in five games with a 129-118 victory over the Chicago Bulls.

Playing in Dallas for the second time since his blockbuster trade to the Lakers, Luka Doncic scores 33 points as the Lakers surge late in a 116-110 comeback win.

Lakers star LeBron James says he has always had a "great partnership" with Jeanie Buss and says he came to the team intent on restoring excellence within the franchise.

Luka Doncic and the Lakers nearly rally back from a 26-point deficit before the Clippers surge late to win 112-104 for their 14th victory in 17 games.