Darvin Ham clearly needs Jarred Vanderbilt and his ability to play drop coverage while also being big enough to guard Nikola Jokic. A lot of optimism surrounds the defensive specialist’s return ...

Vanderbilt always makes his presence felt defensively, from being physical with Nikola Jokic in the paint to remaining glued to Steph Curry on the perimeter. Vanderbilt hasn't played for the ...

Jarred Vanderbilt lasted 16 minutes in the LA Lakers’ matchup against the Boston Celtics on Thursday. ... and Nikola Jokic, as well as emerging talent like Victor Wembanyama.

Nikola Jokic leads all scorers with 19 points to go along with 11 rebounds and five assists. ... The Lakers will be without Jarred Vanderbilt, who is dealing with soreness in his left heel.

LA Lakers forward Jarred Vanderbilt has been ejected after a skirmish with Houston Rockets guard Dillon Brooks on the court. ... and Nikola Jokic, as well as emerging talent like Victor Wembanyama.

LOS ANGELES -- — Nikola Jokic is a player unlike almost anything the NBA has ever seen, and now he's taking his Denver Nuggets somewhere they've never been. Jokic had 30 points, 14 rebounds and ...

Of the title team in 2020, only James and Anthony Davis remain. "We didn't play with this kind of Lakers [team]," Jokic said. "So this is going to be basically a new team for us.

Vanderbilt always makes his presence felt defensively, from being physical with Nikola Jokic in the paint to remaining glued to Steph Curry on the perimeter. Vanderbilt hasn't played for the ...