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NBA insider Chris Haynes gave his thoughts on the Lakers’ NBA Cup banner following the Knicks’ decision not to raise one.

Fan voting for the 2026 NBA All-Star Game is set to begin with Los Angeles Lakers stars Luka Doncic, LeBron James and Austin Reaves eligible.

With the addition of Luka Doncic last season, the front office has been content to add veterans, currently rostering Gabe Vincent and signing Marcus Smart to supplement the position when Doncic and Austin Reaves are off the floor.

The Phoenix Suns and Los Angeles Lakers battled hard last week -- almost too hard. Dillon Brooks finally spoke with reporters on what happened.

The Oklahoma City Thunder are still big favorites to repeat as champions, while Shai Gilgeous-Alexander has moved back in front in the MVP race.

“The New York Knicks will not raise an NBA Cup championship banner at Madison Square Garden, sources tell ESPN,” Charania reported. “The Lakers and Bucks raised banners for NBA Cup titles over the last two years. Knicks will celebrate with home fans Friday.”

With three seconds left, Devin Booker fouled LeBron James. The NBA says this was correct. PHOENIX -- Devin Booker insists he didn't foul LeBron James with three seconds left in the Phoenix Suns' 116-114 loss to the Los Angeles Lakers, though the league's official two-minute report shows otherwise.