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As highly discussed the Houston Rockets' struggles and difficulties this season have been, they still find themselves in the No. 3 seed in a tough and mostly even conference. The Rockets have been fortunate that other contenders have struggled as well.
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The Orlando Magic are heading home after a 3-1 road trip.
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Good morning, I’m Tyler Lauletta, here with another edition of the SI:AM newsletter. Hope your inbox is shining this morning. In today’s SI:AM:  🏀 Vanderbilt’s
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Los Angeles Lakers new president of business operations, Lon Rosen, reveals whether Magic Johnson will have a role with the team moving forward.
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LeBron James seemed to be confused by this decision by Luka Dončić in the closing seconds of the Lakers’ loss to the Magic.
Andy Nesbitt|
Longtime Los Angeles Lakers general manager Rob Pelinka's future has been uncertain following the sale of the franchise to Mark Walter.
Ryan Ward|
Magic visit Los Angeles on third game of west coast road trip, trying to get some momentum against Luka Doncic and LeBron James
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The Los Angeles Lakers will be without veteran center Jaxson Hayes for Tuesday's game against the Orlando Magic.
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Some of the best player props for Tuesday night’s matchup between the Lakers and the Magic.
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Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James isn't a fan of the NBA MVP award, but surprisingly endorses Boston Celtics star Jaylen Brown.

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Cleveland moved to 6–1 since the trade for Harden with a 109–94 victory over New York.
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Sports Illustrated's Peter Dewey breaks down his favorite bets for the NBA action on Wednesday, Feb. 25.
Peter Dewey|
Jonathan Kuminga made his debut for the Atlanta Hawks and poured in a season-high 27 points off the bench.
Ryan Phillips|
Charlotte Hornets rookie star Kon Knueppel made his 200th career three-pointer in just his 59th game.
Blake Silverman|
The former All-Star last played in a game while he was still a Hawk in December.
Madison Williams|
Sharpe will miss considerable time as Portland hopes to make its first playoff appearance since the 2020–21 season.
Blake Silverman|
Rick Carlisle pulled back the curtain on the NBA’s anti-tanking fine of the Pacers, calling the process ‘ridiculous.’
Liam McKeone|
Vince Williams Jr. suffered an ACL injury when Houston’s Tari Eason bumped him during a fast break.
Stephen Douglas|
San Antonio withstands Detroit’s bruising defense as Victor Wembanyama dominates the glass and closes strong in a playoff-style battle.
Chris Mannix|
A look at the bottom of the NBA standings, draft lottery odds and remaining strength of schedules.
Blake Silverman|
Dejounte Murray is expected to return Tuesday night following his recovery from a ruptured Achilles.
Blake Silverman|
Dillon Brooks is out for at least a month with a broken hand. Here’s how it could affect the Suns’ place in the Western Conference playoff picture.
Liam McKeone|
The Rockets superstar said he would “love” to suit up for Team USA again as long as he’s still playing well.
Liam McKeone|
A look at where each of the Eastern Conference’s top teams may lack as the NBA heads into the final stretch of its regular season.
Blake Silverman|
With only one team reportedly showing even “modest” interest in Ja Morant, the Grizzlies’ hopes of pulling off a big offseason trade are shrinking rapidly.
Liam McKeone|
Sports Illustrated's Peter Dewey breaks down his favorite bets for the NBA action on Monday, Feb. 23.
Peter Dewey|
The NBA’s most storied rivalry is looking a little one-sided this year.
Kristen Wong|
Old habits die hard.
Brigid Kennedy|
The Indiana guard is also rehabbing from a torn Achilles.
Brigid Kennedy|
One season ticket holder told ESPN that his tickets are increasing over 45% in price for next year.
Dan Lyons|
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