
The Lakers, golf and race: Stephen A. Smith's mistake
Stephen A. Smith's comments on Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves reveal a lazy, even racist, analysis that ignores the reality of a globalized NBA.
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Stephen A. Smith's comments on Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves reveal a lazy, even racist, analysis that ignores the reality of a globalized NBA.

The 36-year-old is signing for three years and will add physicality to Utah's offensive arsenal.

Utah Mammoth reinforces Trocheck while Rangers replaces talent and draft choices for the future.

New Jersey’s aggressive play forces Utah to either pay up or lose a top-10 pick center for draft compensation.

LA adds rim-protecting anchor Walker Kessler in a blockbuster deal, then locks up Quentin Grimes, Collin Sexton, and Sandro Mamukelashvili to reshape the roster for a championship push.
| # | Team | P | W | D | L | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| – | Sacramento Kings | – | 22 | – | 60 | -820 | -19 |
| – | Memphis Grizzlies | – | 25 | – | 57 | -493 | -16 |
| – | Utah Jazz | – | 22 | – | 60 | -692 | -19 |
| – | New Orleans Pelicans | – | 26 | – | 56 | -369 | -15 |
| – | Oklahoma City Thunder | – | 64 | – | 18 | +914 | 23 |