Kia MVP Ladder: Jazz's turnaround coincides with Donovan Mitchell's arrival to MVP conversation

Donovan Mitchell didn’t get a chance to show out on Christmas because the Utah Jazz didn’t get one of the coveted spots on the league’s showcase day. So he had to handle his business the day after the holiday. And did he ever. Mitchell went off in a 121-115 win over the Portland Trail Blazers, …

Kia MVP Ladder: Jazz's turnaround coincides with Donovan Mitchell's arrival to MVP conversation

Donovan Mitchell didn’t get a chance to show out on Christmas because the Utah Jazz didn’t get one of the coveted spots on the league’s showcase day. So he had to handle his business the day after the holiday. And did he ever. Mitchell went off in a 121-115 win over the Portland Trail Blazers, …

GM Pelinka: Lakers can bounce back stronger from trade drama

LOS ANGELES — General manager Rob Pelinka hopes the Los Angeles Lakers will come out of a tumultuous trade deadline period with more mental toughness for the stretch run. After 10 days of team-wide uncertainty during their widely reported pursuit of disgruntled New Orleans superstar Anthony Davis, Pelinka said he believes the Lakers will bounce …

GM Pelinka: Lakers can bounce back stronger from trade drama

LOS ANGELES — General manager Rob Pelinka hopes the Los Angeles Lakers will come out of a tumultuous trade deadline period with more mental toughness for the stretch run. After 10 days of team-wide uncertainty during their widely reported pursuit of disgruntled New Orleans superstar Anthony Davis, Pelinka said he believes the Lakers will bounce …