Lakers’ 7-foot center instantly floated as trade candidate after franchise debut vs. Warriors originally appeared on The Sporting News. Add The Sporting News as a Preferred Source by clicking here. The pressure of playing under the bright lights in Los Angeles never lets up for anyone, even for former No. 1 overall NBA Draft picks.

When speaking to the media during his postgame news conference, Warriors head coach Steve Kerr praised Butler's performance against JJ Redick team. Kerr likened Butler's calming presence to that of former Warriors forward Andre Iguodala, who helped secure four championships during his tenure in the Bay Area.

The Golden State Warriors and LA Lakers will square off in a blockbuster NBA regular-season game at the Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles on Tuesday.

The Golden State Warriors face the Los Angeles Lakers Tuesday on Opening Night from Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles, California.

Hours before the Warriors tipped off against the Nuggets, an active player and active coach were arrested in a sports gambling sting.

Lakers' star guard addresses ‘dumb’ turnovers, Deandre Ayton blunders in loss vs. Warriors originally appeared on The Sporting News. Add The Sporting News as a Preferred Source by clicking here.

Los Angeles Lakers head coach JJ Redick didn't mince words for his team's issues coming out of halftime in their 119-109 loss to the Golden State Warriors on Tuesday night.