The Atlanta Hawks (4–5) will be short-handed on Saturday night when they host the surging Los Angeles Lakers (7–2), who enter the matchup on a five-game winning streak. The game tips off at 8:00 p.m.

First, the Hawks traded for Kristaps Porzingis, then signed Nickeil Alexander-Walker and Luke Kennard to help round out their team. All three of these players should give the Hawks an instant boost ...

Kristaps Porzingis believes Neemias Queta is ready for a more prominent role in the Celtics’ frontcourt. But should Queta start for a Boston team that lost its top three centers this offseason? On ...