The NBA is reportedly close to reaching an agreement for regular season matches to be held in Manchester from as early as next season. The league has been more conscious of reaching a worldwide audience in the past few decades with their 'Global Games' being held all over the world.

The 40-year-old James became the oldest player to score 40 points in an NBA game Thursday night, putting up a season-high 42 in the Los Angeles Lakers’ 120-112 victory over the Golden State Warriors.

After the trade heard 'round the world, Luka Doncic has struggled to find his rhythm in his first two games with the Lakers, who fell to the lowly Utah Jazz 131-119 on Wednesday. Doncic, whose debut with the Lakers coincided with a return from a calf strain,