Author: Mark Medina, USA TODAY

The Clippers-Rockets rivalry has been brewing for some time and now has blossomed into NBA’s next best thing.

How Lakers and Clippers handle load management with their respective stars is different, and that’s OK because their circumstances are not the same.

James Harden is lighting up the league with an average of 38.9 points per game. But did you know these things about the Rockets’ star?

James Harden and the Rockets know it will take time for Russell Westbrook to completely adjust to things in Houston, but they’re being patient.

Paul George and Kawhi Leonard have only played together a short time, but the two are already in sync as Clippers’ teammates.

In their debut together, Paul George and Kawhi Leonard shown some rust. But the Clippers can be patient with their dynamic duo. Here’s why.

LeBron James and the Lakers were inspired by Kobe Bryant’s presence during Hawks game at the Staples Center.

Clippers’ Paul George credits “new shoulders” for performance in his home debut: 37 points in 20 minutes as Los Angeles beat the Hawks 150-101.

Paul George put on a show in his Clippers home debut with 37 points in just 20 minutes, and he did it without Kawhi Leonard, who rested a sore knee.

Former Lakers head coach Luke Walton returned to L.A. as the Kings coach, but lost to LeBron James at the Staple Center.