MELISSA ROHLIN VIDEOS STORIES

Can LeBron spur Lakers to keep playing like they did vs. Jazz?

On Monday against the Jazz, the Lakers played with effort and as a team. Melissa Rohlin examines if that's real or a mirage.

JANUARY 18, 2022

Trae Young happy to play the villain, fueled by the boos

Trae Young hears the derisive chants. In fact, the Hawks' guard is happiest when playing the villain, Melissa Rohlin writes.

JANUARY 17, 2022

Inside Klay Thompson's emotional return after 941 days

"Klay Day" turned out to be worth the 941-day wait as the Warriors' star put on a show in his return, Melissa Rohlin writes.

JANUARY 10, 2022

Becky Hammon's move to WNBA is missed opportunity for NBA

Becky Hammon deserved a top job in the NBA, but leading Las Vegas is a step in the right direction, Melissa Rohlin writes.

JANUARY 1, 2022

LeBron James shows no signs of slowing down as he turns 37

As LeBron James turns 37, Melissa Rohlin writes that he's still playing as though he were in his prime, an incredible feat.

DECEMBER 30, 2021

Christmas game shows Nets, Lakers going opposite directions

James Harden got help from his teammates, while LeBron was a one-man show in Brooklyn's win over L.A., Melissa Rohlin writes.

DECEMBER 26, 2021

Phoenix Suns' Deandre Ayton looking ahead, staying positive

With contract talks in the rearview, Deandre Ayton is staying focused on the things going his way, Melissa Rohlin writes.

DECEMBER 24, 2021

Steph Curry, Draymond Green reveal what has made their relationship work for 10 years

Melissa Rohlin talks exclusively to Steph Curry and Draymond Green about how two polar opposites became consummate teammates.

DECEMBER 13, 2021

How good can the Golden State Warriors be once Klay Thompson returns?

The Warriors have the NBA's best record and are expecting Klay Thompson back soon. Melissa Rohlin looks at how good this team can be.

DECEMBER 4, 2021

From Warriors to Lakers: Surprises and busts of first quarter of NBA season

Twenty games into the season, Melissa Rohlin looks at the teams that have surprised us so far — for good and for bad.

DECEMBER 2, 2021

Isaiah Stewart doesn't want to be defined by bloody incident with LeBron James

Isaiah Stewart still thinks LeBron hit him on purpose but is moving forward ahead of Sunday's rematch, Melissa Rohlin writes.

NOVEMBER 27, 2021

Chris Paul's relentless determination formed in his early years as an underdog

Chris Paul has nothing left to prove in the NBA. But he thinks he does, and that's what fuels him, Melissa Rohlin writes.

NOVEMBER 17, 2021

Alex Caruso helps Chicago Bulls beat Los Angeles Lakers in emotional return to Staples Center

In the Bulls' win over the Lakers, Chicago's Alex Caruso showed his former team what it's missing, Melissa Rohlin writes.

NOVEMBER 16, 2021

Paul George leading LA Clippers in Kawhi Leonard's absence with all-around play

Paul George showed Chauncey Billups what he learned from him in a stellar performance Tuesday, Melissa Rohlin writes.

NOVEMBER 10, 2021

Carmelo Anthony hits seven 3s to lead Los Angeles Lakers past Charlotte Hornets

Out of the NBA three years ago, Carmelo Anthony is leading the Lakers with his long-range shooting, Melissa Rohlin writes.

NOVEMBER 9, 2021

Pau Gasol reflects on Kobe Bryant, his legacy on and off the court, more

Pau Gasol sat down with Melissa Rohlin to discuss his relationship with Kobe, the NBA's 75 list and his next chapter.

NOVEMBER 5, 2021

Los Angeles Lakers look like dangerous team in Halloween win over Houston Rockets

In a Halloween win over Houston, the Lakers finally looked like a team that could be a contender, Melissa Rohlin writes.

NOVEMBER 1, 2021

Lakers' Anthony Davis, Dwight Howard insist on-court scuffle was no big deal

The altercation Friday between Anthony Davis and Dwight Howard exemplified L.A.'s early struggles, Melissa Rohlin writes.

OCTOBER 23, 2021

Russell Westbrook's homecoming ruined as star falls flat in Lakers debut

Russell Westbrook's dream debut for the Lakers turned into a nightmare for the triple-double king, Melissa Rohlin writes.

OCTOBER 20, 2021

Lakers, Nets, Warriors, more: NBA's most interesting teams heading into 2021-22 season

From the Lakers to the Warriors, Melissa Rohlin looks at the NBA's most interesting teams as the 2021-22 season begins.

OCTOBER 19, 2021

Lisa Byington blazes trail as Milwaukee Bucks' full-time play-by-play voice

Lisa Byington debuts tonight as the first full-time female play-by-play voice for a men's pro sports team, Melissa Rohlin writes.

OCTOBER 5, 2021

LeBron James, Los Angeles Lakers eager to begin, laughing at the doubters

The new-look Lakers aren't worried about their chemistry or age. They're just ready to get started, Melissa Rohlin writes.

SEPTEMBER 29, 2021

2021-22 NBA schedule: 10 must-see matchups on the calendar

The NBA schedule has been released, and it includes some amazing matchups. Here are Melissa Rohlin's 10 must-see games.

AUGUST 21, 2021