Learn how the Lakers can strengthen their lineup, focusing on a starting center and potential depth signings like De'Anthony Melton.

But given that we are now in the middle of the conference finals, with the NBA Finals set to begin a week from Thursday, it needs to be said again: ESPN firing Jeff Van Gundy as its lead NBA analyst ...

LeBron James will likely return to the Los Angeles Lakers next season after losing to the Minnesota Timberwolves in the first round of the playoffs, according to ESPN's Shams Charania.