The Latest Breaking News on Lakers player grades: L.A. ends the Knicks’ winning streak

Here's all you need to know ahead of Friday's Lakers versus Nuggets game.

On this day, former Celtic forward Antoine Walker scored a triple-double against Charlotte, and Net Mike Newlin hung 52 points on Boston.

How did the Cal alumnus hone his craft to such a sharp edge? On many nights, Brown has been the best player on the floor for Boston.

The Celtics will face a resurgent 9-20 Orlando Magic whose record belies the fact they have won four games in a row, including contests over the Atlanta Hawks, Toronto Raptors, and Los Angeles Clippers.

Tyler Herro’s career-high 41 points allowed Miami to hold on and snap Houston’s home winning streak. But by pitching a shutout over the final five minutes, the #Rockets flashed their potential.

Despite being tied to the Spurs center, word is the team has cooled on such a pursuit.

Today, let's take a look at the League Pass player rankings.

There are some obvious flaws in this Bulls roster — outside shooting, toughness and size in the frontcourt — but with growing concerns with Lonzo Ball’s left knee rehab, the front office needs to get a proven point guard or continue to fall short with this point-guard-by-committee mentality.

After he has relished in his new sixth man role, the Lakers appear unlikely to trade their star point guard, per a report from The Athletic.

'"We're just constantly measuring how he responds to the five-on-five settings and a day off,' said Boston's coach.

The Mavericks began what might be a prolonged stretch without Maxi Kleber, and to those who don’t believe that’s a significant development, we offer a pair of rebuttals.