Lakers' Larry Nance Jr. nears return after missing a month because of knee injury: The Lakers ruled out Larry Nance Jr. for Friday’s game against the Indiana Pacers, but he is nearing his return to playing. Nance went through a full practice Thursday at the Toyota Sports Center and impressed Lakers Coach Luke Walton. “Yesterday they left out the last thing, more physical drills,” Nance said Thursday. -- Los Angeles Times
Brandon Ingram credits improved shooting to consistent work habits: Brandon Ingram has identified the problem, and he’s addressing it.