They got Shaq and Kobe, and then when Shaq left for Miami, they finagled Pau Gasol from Memphis in a trade so lopsided that ...

The Mercyhurst Lakers will take on conference foe Chicago State. Thursday's matchup is the first of the season for the teams.

Jimmy Butler wanted out of Miami, both for validation and a contract extension, while the Warriors needed a co-star for Steph Curry after failing to lure Kevin Durant back.