[Stein] The Lakers, on medical advice, will hold Luka Dončić out tonight in Portland as part of the recovery from a long-term calf injury.

Through three games, Luka has a worse BPM than bronny James

[Spears] Mavs say Anthony Davis, who suffered a left adductor strain on Feb. 8 against Houston, is making good progress. Davis will be re-evaluated in two weeks with further updates to follow, as necessary.

[Charania] If Giannis Antetokounmpo does not feel like it is possible to have sustained long-term success in Milwaukee, he will look at other teams.

[Windhorst] The Lakers are under immense pressure to sign Luka Dončić to an extension. Dončić currently has “no incentive” to re-sign with LA: “He never said, ‘I wanna be a Laker.’ There are dozens of players over the years who have made it crystal clear they wanna be Lakers. Luka never said that.”

Bobby Portis’ agent: “I am devastated for Bobby right now because he made an honest mistake and the ramifications of it are incredibly significant. Bobby unintentionally took a pain medication called Tramadol, thinking he was taking a pain medication called Toradol.”

[Haynes] Bobby Portis suspended 25 games for “unknowingly” taking substance on NBA’s banned list.

LeBron James comments on Mark Williams following a loss to his 14-39 Charlotte Hornets: "He was never a teammate. He never stepped into the locker room. We never seen him.”

Austin Reaves on the Lakers’ rhythm prior to the All-Star Break being disrupted by the Luka Dončić trade and how the Lakers can get back to that level of cohesion: “It's just gonna take a couple games, couple weeks to figure out what that best looks like.”

Luka Dončić when asked if he spent the All-Star Break studying how he can play alongside LeBron: “Honestly, I was getting my mind off basketball…”

Don’t let Luka’s bad game hide the fact that the “best” third option in the league went for 8/2/2 on 44% TS while playing with two All NBA players

Luka Dončić on the Lakers’ offensive process: “We didn’t make any shots.”

Pels get the offensive engine and table setter they’ve been hunting for, Lakers get some athleticism around Luka

Mark Williams on the rescinded trade to the Lakers: "I didn't think I had failed my physical. That didn't even cross my mind. The night I got traded I played hella minutes. I didn't think in any world that was possible."

[Hill] Grizzlies GM on Morant trade speculation: “I can’t blame other “executives” for fantasizing about us trading Ja. But it’s just that - fantasy. We are not trading Ja. Continue to underestimate Ja, this team and this city, and we will let our performance on the floor speak for itself.“

[ESPN] Stephen A. Smith: If the Clippers steal the 5th seed and push the Lakers down to 6th, forcing them to face Denver in Round 1, the Lakers would get destroyed. He suggests they should tank games to avoid the Nuggets. “They’re going home. They’re not beating Denver. I can assure you of that.”

[Haynes] Sources: Oklahoma City Thunder superstar/MVP frontrunner Shai Gilgeous-Alexander has parted ways with his representation to make the bold move of serving as his own agent.

[Haynes] Shai Gilgeous-Alexander has parted ways with his agent and intends to represent himself.

[Haynes] Veteran guard Dennis Smith Jr. is leaving Real Madrid and intends to make a return to the NBA this season, league sources tell me.

[Beck/The Ringer] NBA executive pegs Ja Morant as a star to “keep an eye on” as a potential trade candidate this summer if the Grizzlies flame out early.

[FTF] Nick Wright believes the Celtics are the only team that can defend both James and Dončić, favors LA over OKC in a series, sees LA as the top West contender outside of Denver, and views LeBron skipping the All-Star Game as a “great sign” that he believes they can win the title.

[Front Office Sports] A $1 million prize has been discussed for a one-on-one event at NBA All-Star Weekend.

Dalton Knecht on playing in the All-Star Game: I might play against LeBron, right? Is that true? It'll be a lot of fun just to go out there and try to make a statement.”

Ben Simmons shines in his Clippers debut against the Utah Jazz: 28 MINS │ 12 PTS │ 8 REB │ 6 AST │ 3 STL │ 1 BLK │ 4-5 FG │ 4-4 FT

James Harden plays nearly the entire game and OT in a win against Utah: 50 MINS │ 32 PTS │ 10 REB │ 7 AST │ 3 STL │ 2 BLK │ +10 +/-