LeBron suspended 1 game, Stewart 2 games for altercation
3 years, 1 month ago

LeBron suspended 1 game, Stewart 2 games for altercation

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy LeBron James of the Los Angeles Lakers has been suspended for one game and Detroit s Isaiah Stewart was suspended two games for their roles in an ugly incident during Sunday's Lakers-Pistons game. James in an unsportsmanlike manner.” James merited the suspension “for recklessly hitting Stewart in the face and initiating an on-court altercation," the NBA said. It didn't take long for most of the players from both teams — along with the referees, coaches and security personnel — to join the fray and try to keep James and Stewart separated. “After Isaiah Stewart left the court, Cory was anticipating he may come around the back of house and enter the Laker bench from the opposite side," Foster told a pool reporter after the game.

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LeBron James returns to score 18 in Lakers' win vs Grizzlies after missing 2 games with foot injury
1 week, 1 day ago

LeBron James returns to score 18 in Lakers' win vs Grizzlies after missing 2 games with foot injury

Hindustan Times  

LOS ANGELES — LeBron James returned to the Los Angeles Lakers on Sunday night in a 116-110 victory over the Memphis Grizzlies after a two-game break. “It's very rare throughout the course of the season where you can take advantage of the schedule, and I was able to do that the past week.” The Lakers described James' time away as …

LeBron James won’t play for Lakers against Minnesota on Friday
1 week, 6 days ago

LeBron James won’t play for Lakers against Minnesota on Friday

LA Times  

Lakers star LeBron James will not play against the Minnesota Timberwolves on Friday night because of foot soreness. LeBron James, who hasn’t been with the Lakers this week because of “personal reasons,” will miss Friday’s game in Minnesota against the Timberwolves. “For us, we have to be cognizant as we play more and more games, just the cumulative effect of …

LeBron James is excused from Lakers’ practice and status for next game is unclear amid foot injury
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1 week, 6 days ago

LeBron James is excused from Lakers’ practice and status for next game is unclear amid foot injury

Associated Press  

EL SEGUNDO, Calif. — LeBron James was excused from the Los Angeles Lakers’ practice on Wednesday for personal reasons, coach JJ Redick said. The top scorer in NBA history also was not at the Lakers’ training complex for the first practice during their extended break created by the NBA Cup tournament, but Redick described it as an “excused absence.” Los …

LeBron James exits early as Lakers surrender 19-point lead and fall to Kings
9 months, 2 weeks ago

LeBron James exits early as Lakers surrender 19-point lead and fall to Kings

LA Times  

Lakers forward LeBron James is fouled by Kings center Alex Len while driving to the basket Wednesday at Crypto.com Arena. Lakers forward Rui Hachimura reaches out for a rebound in front of Kings forward Harrison Barnes and Lakers teammate Anthony Davis on Wednesday at Crypto.com Arena. Late in the fourth quarter, LeBron James grimaced and went back to the locker …

NBA: LeBron James out for Lakers game vs. Warriors with ankle injury
10 months ago

NBA: LeBron James out for Lakers game vs. Warriors with ankle injury

The Hindu  

Two of the NBA’s hottest teams entering the All-Star break hope the week off hasn’t stalled their momentum as they go head-to-head Thursday night when the Los Angeles Lakers visit the Golden State Warriors in San Francisco. His status for Los Angeles’ Friday home game against the San Antonio Spurs and Sunday road game against the Phoenix Suns was uncertain. …

LeBron James and Anthony Davis both ruled out for Lakers vs. East-leading Celtics
10 months, 3 weeks ago

LeBron James and Anthony Davis both ruled out for Lakers vs. East-leading Celtics

Associated Press  

BOSTON — Lakers stars LeBron James and Anthony Davis were both ruled out of Los Angeles’ national television matchup with the East-leading Celtics on Thursday night due to “active” injuries coach Darvin Ham said the team has been managing throughout the season. It’s the second straight game Davis has missed on the Lakers’ current six-game road trip. Ham said forward …

LeBron James and Anthony Davis to miss Celtics game amid Lakers’ strife
10 months, 3 weeks ago

LeBron James and Anthony Davis to miss Celtics game amid Lakers’ strife

LA Times  

Lakers stars LeBron James, left, and Anthony Davis stand on the court after a game against the Miami Heat on Nov. 6. The Lakers will be without LeBron James and Anthony Davis against the Celtics, the first time this season the Lakers haven’t had one of their two biggest stars. The Lakers said Davis has bilateral Achilles tendinopathy and a …

Cavs forward Tristan Thompson suspended for 25 NBA games after positive drug test
11 months ago

Cavs forward Tristan Thompson suspended for 25 NBA games after positive drug test

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Lakers’ LeBron James to miss game against Clippers because of injured left ankle
11 months ago

Lakers’ LeBron James to miss game against Clippers because of injured left ankle

LA Times  

Lakers forward LeBron James, driving to the basket against a trio of Grizzlies defenders on Jan. 5, will miss the game Tuesday night against the Clippers because of an injured left ankle. LeBron James will not be available to play in the Lakers’ game Tuesday night against the Clippers because of soreness in his left ankle. The team listed James …

NBA: Lebron James sidelined against Portland with calf issue
1 year, 1 month ago

NBA: Lebron James sidelined against Portland with calf issue

The Hindu  

LeBron James was ruled out of the Los Angeles Lakers home game against the Portland Trail Blazers on Sunday with a calf contusion, the first missed game of the season for the NBA superstar. James, 38, came up limping in the first quarter of the Lakers’ victory over Phoenix on Friday after Suns star Kevin Durant inadvertently caught him with …

LeBron James’ NBA debut anniversary spoiled in Lakers’ overtime loss to Kings
1 year, 1 month ago

LeBron James’ NBA debut anniversary spoiled in Lakers’ overtime loss to Kings

LA Times  

Lakers star LeBron James drives to the basket in front of Sacramento Kings guard Kevin Huerter during the second quarter of the Lakers’ 132-127 overtime loss Sunday. Even after James forced Sunday’s game into overtime with a sweeping layup, the Lakers missed too many shots and wasted too many chances, losing 132-127 to the Kings in overtime in Sacramento. Lakers …

Five takeaways from the Lakers’ season-opening loss to the Nuggets
1 year, 2 months ago

Five takeaways from the Lakers’ season-opening loss to the Nuggets

LA Times  

The Lakers won the minutes they played LeBron James Tuesday, the 21-year veteran racing down the court with the ball past younger defenders and through weaker ones who were keeping up. “But this is the system in place and I’m going to follow it.” James said he wasn’t surprised or upset by the plan. Asked if the 30-minute cap would …

LeBron James’ 40-point game can’t prevent Lakers from getting swept by Nuggets
1 year, 7 months ago

LeBron James’ 40-point game can’t prevent Lakers from getting swept by Nuggets

LA Times  

Nuggets center Nikola Jokic celebrates while LeBron James and Anthony Davis look on after James’ shot to tie the game was blocked in the final seconds of Game 4, sealing a sweep of the Lakers. Denver’s Nikola Jokic hit the game’s biggest shot while two chances for James couldn’t get converted, and the Nuggets advanced to the NBA Finals with …

LeBron James fumbles Lakers' chance in Game 1 loss to Denver
1 year, 7 months ago

LeBron James fumbles Lakers' chance in Game 1 loss to Denver

LA Times  

Lakers forwards LeBron James, left, and Anthony Davis throw up their arms in reaction to a foul call during the second half of Game 1 on Tuesday in Denver. The Nuggets’ series lead is only one game to none, but this throws a wrench into the Lakers’ pattern of winning the first road game in each of their previous two …

LeBron James and the Lakers eliminate Grizzlies in a Game 6 rout
1 year, 7 months ago

LeBron James and the Lakers eliminate Grizzlies in a Game 6 rout

LA Times  

Lakers star Anthony Davis blocks a shot by Grizzlies forward Jaren Jackson Jr. in the second quarter of Game 6 at Crypto.com Arena on Friday. In Game 1, Austin Reaves carried the Lakers home, telling everyone that “I’m him” as they opened the series with a win. The Lakers point guard scored 31, a career postseason high coming against the …

NBA won’t suspend Grizzlies’ Dillon Brooks - report
1 year, 8 months ago

NBA won’t suspend Grizzlies’ Dillon Brooks - report

The Hindu  

The NBA won’t take any further disciplinary action against Memphis Grizzlies forward Dillon Brooks after his hit to the groin area of Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James, ESPN reported Sunday. In Saturday night’s Game 3 of the first round of the Western Conference playoffs, Brooks was ejected following a flagrant 2 foul after delivering the hit 17 seconds into …

LeBron James' injury casts doubt on potential matchup with Kevin Durant
1 year, 9 months ago

LeBron James' injury casts doubt on potential matchup with Kevin Durant

Hindustan Times  

Basketball fans across the world are disappointed as the much-anticipated matchup between LeBron James and Kevin Durant remains on hold, following James' recent injury. LeBron James #6 of the Los Angeles Lakers looks on during the first half against the Memphis Grizzlies at FedExForum Durant's trade to the Phoenix Suns had opened up the possibility of another exciting matchup between …

LeBron James is out tonight at Portland, expected back Wednesday
1 year, 10 months ago

LeBron James is out tonight at Portland, expected back Wednesday

LA Times  

Lakers forward LeBron James has sat out two games because of left ankle soreness since becoming the NBA’s all-time leading scorer Tuesday. LeBron James has been downgraded to out for Monday night’s game against the Portland Trail Blazers because of left ankle soreness, but coach Darvin Ham expects the Lakers’ All-Star forward to play Wednesday night at home against New …

NBA: Lakers’ James, Davis ruled out of Monday clash with Nets
1 year, 10 months ago

NBA: Lakers’ James, Davis ruled out of Monday clash with Nets

The Hindu  

Los Angeles Lakers stars LeBron James and Anthony Davis will sit out Monday’s NBA game against the Nets in Brooklyn, the Lakers announced on Sunday. James scored 41 points in a contentious overtime loss to the Boston Celtics on Saturday, after which officiating crew chief Eric Lewis acknowledged that referees missed a call when James was fouled by Jayson Tatum …

NBA crew chief admits foul on LeBron James in Lakers-Celtics game
1 year, 10 months ago

NBA crew chief admits foul on LeBron James in Lakers-Celtics game

The Hindu  

The head referee in the Lakers’ 125-121 overtime loss to Boston Celtics on Saturday admitted that Los Angeles star LeBron James was fouled by Jayson Tatum in the final seconds of regulation. “There was contact,” crew chief Eric Lewis said to a pool reporter after the game. The crew missed the play.” Lakers star Anthony Davis did not mince words …

NBA: Domantas Sabonis suspended one game for making contact with referee
2 years, 9 months ago

NBA: Domantas Sabonis suspended one game for making contact with referee

The Hindu  

The NBA suspended Sacramento Kings center Domantas Sabonis one game without pay on Wednesday for aggressively confronting and making contact with an official who called him for a technical foul. Sabonis was ejected in the fourth quarter of Monday night's game against New York Knicks after receiving double technicals. “We keep getting these leads playing the right way and we …

LeBron James won’t play for Lakers vs. Spurs because of knee injury
2 years, 9 months ago

LeBron James won’t play for Lakers vs. Spurs because of knee injury

LA Times  

Lakers forward LeBron James will not play Monday night against the San Antonio Spurs because of a sore left knee. Lakers star LeBron James will not play Monday night against the San Antonio Spurs because of a left knee injury, coach Frank Vogel said before the game. The injury comes after James scored 56 points on Saturday night to lead …

LeBron James out of COVID-19 protocols, cleared to return
3 years ago

LeBron James out of COVID-19 protocols, cleared to return

The Hindu  

LeBron James has been cleared to return to the Los Angeles Lakers after missing one game under the NBA's health and safety protocols. Additional testing cleared James to play when the Lakers host the Los Angeles Clippers on Friday night. James underwent additional testing Tuesday, but those tests returned one negative result and one clinically inconclusive result, according to the …

LeBron James cleared from NBA’s Covid-19 health and safety protocols
3 years ago

LeBron James cleared from NBA’s Covid-19 health and safety protocols

CNN  

CNN — Los Angeles Lakers’ LeBron James is cleared to return to play after a brief stint isolated from his team due to the NBA’s Covid-19 health and safety protocols. “James was originally placed in the Protocols on Tuesday, November 30 after a series of tests delivered conflicting results, including an initial positive test that was collected on November 29. …

LeBron James returns, but Lakers outplayed late in loss to Clippers
3 years ago

LeBron James returns, but Lakers outplayed late in loss to Clippers

LA Times  

Clippers forward Paul George attempts a layup against Lakers forwards Anthony Davis and LeBron James during the second quarter Friday night at Staples Center. “… Just little things didn’t go our way and they came down and made some tough shots.” The Lakers had five players in double figures led by Davis’ 27, with James adding 23 in his return …

Los Angeles Lakers' LeBron James sidelined by NBA COVID-19 protocols
3 years ago

Los Angeles Lakers' LeBron James sidelined by NBA COVID-19 protocols

The Hindu  

LeBron James has been placed in the NBA's health and safety protocols, and was ruled out for the Los Angeles Lakers' game against the Sacramento Kings on Tuesday night. Such a move almost certainly means one of two things: that James, who said earlier this season that he is vaccinated, either tested positive for COVID-19 or had an inconclusive result. …

Los Angeles Lakers' LeBron James Fined for 'Obscene Gesture,' Warned for Swearing
3 years ago

Los Angeles Lakers' LeBron James Fined for 'Obscene Gesture,' Warned for Swearing

News 18  

Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James was slapped with a $15,000 fine for an “obscene gesture” and warned for swearing during a news conference by the NBA’s disciplinary officials on Friday. “LeBron James has been fined $15,000 for making an obscene gesture on the playing court and warned for using profane language during media availability,” said league spokesman Byron Spruell …

NBA: LeBron James fined for 'obscene gesture,' warned for swearing
3 years ago

NBA: LeBron James fined for 'obscene gesture,' warned for swearing

Firstpost  

James also had a pair of fans ejected from the Pacers game in overtime, after they heckled him from their courtside seats. Los Angeles: Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James was slapped with a $15,000 fine for an “obscene gesture” and warned for swearing during a news conference by the NBA’s disciplinary officials on Friday. “LeBron James has been fined …

NBA fines LeBron James $15,000 for obscene gesture
3 years ago

NBA fines LeBron James $15,000 for obscene gesture

The Hindu  

Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James has been fined $15,000 for making an obscene gesture during a game and was also warned for using profane language during a media availability, the National Basketball Association said on Friday. Late in the fourth quarter of the Lakers' overtime win against Indiana on Wednesday, James made a deep three-point shot and then performed …

LeBron James gets fans ejected from Lakers game: ‘This one right f***ing here’
3 years ago

LeBron James gets fans ejected from Lakers game: ‘This one right f***ing here’

The Independent  

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NBA: LeBron James shines late as Lakers down Pacers in overtime, Warriors beat Sixers
3 years ago

NBA: LeBron James shines late as Lakers down Pacers in overtime, Warriors beat Sixers

Firstpost  

A fired-up James scored eight of the Lakers’ 12 points in the extra session, draining a pair of three-pointers for the win in his return from a one-game ban as his team fell to the Knicks. Los Angeles: Los Angeles superstar LeBron James returned from the first suspension of his NBA career to score 39 points Wednesday and lead the …

LeBron James: Superstar gets fans ejected from game on return and hits clutch 3 in Lakers OT win
3 years, 1 month ago

LeBron James: Superstar gets fans ejected from game on return and hits clutch 3 in Lakers OT win

CNN  

CNN — A season-high tally and getting two fans ejected – a return from suspension was always going to make LeBron James the center of attention, but even by his standards, Wednesday night was eventful. Andy Lyons/Getty Images “There’s a difference between cheering on your home faithful, booing opponents, not wanting your opponents to be successful and there’s then moments …

NBA roundup: Knicks hold off Lakers team missing suspended James, 106-100
3 years, 1 month ago

NBA roundup: Knicks hold off Lakers team missing suspended James, 106-100

The Hindu  

Evan Fournier scored 26 points, Immanuel Quickley had 12 of his 14 in the fourth quarter after New York had blown a 25-point lead, and the Knicks beat a Los Angeles Lakers team missing suspended star LeBron James 106-100 on Tuesday night. Julius Randle added 20 points, 16 rebounds and five assists for the Knicks, but sat for eight minutes …

James suspended one game, Stewart two after on-court incident
3 years, 1 month ago

James suspended one game, Stewart two after on-court incident

The Hindu  

Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James has been handed a one-game suspension without pay and Detroit Piston's Isaiah Stewart a two-game suspension after an on-court incident on Sunday where a swing of James' arm bloodied Stewart's face, the NBA said. James was suspended for "recklessly hitting Stewart in the face and initiating an on-court altercation," Byron Spruell, president of league …

NBA: LeBron James ejected for strike to Pistons' Stewart's face
3 years, 1 month ago

NBA: LeBron James ejected for strike to Pistons' Stewart's face

The Hindu  

Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James was ejected from Sunday's game against the Detroit Pistons for an errant swinging arm that drew significant blood from the face of Isaiah Stewart, the NBA said. The incident took place with 9:18 remaining in the third quarter, with the Lakers trailing 78-66, as James swung his arm through and struck Pistons center Stewart …

The NBA explains why Lakers star LeBron James was not suspended for attending event
3 years, 7 months ago

The NBA explains why Lakers star LeBron James was not suspended for attending event

LA Times  

Lakers forward LeBron James will not face a suspension or any penalties for attending a promotional event. The NBA announced LeBron James won’t be subject to any quarantine penalties after attending an event for his tequila brand last week. “To clarify any remaining misconception, LeBron James briefly attended an outdoor event last week where participants were required to be vaccinated …

LeBron James violated COVID-19 protocol: report
3 years, 7 months ago

LeBron James violated COVID-19 protocol: report

The Hindu  

Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James violated the NBA's health and safety protocols when he attended a promotional event this week, according to ESPN. The event, an outdoor photoshoot for a tequila brand James has an interest in, came before Wednesday's 103-100 win over the Golden State Warriors in a play-in game. Attendees for the promotion, including rapper Drake and …

LeBron James won’t be suspended for partying with Drake and Michael B. Jordan
3 years, 7 months ago

LeBron James won’t be suspended for partying with Drake and Michael B. Jordan

LA Times  

Lakers forward LeBron James won’t be suspended for violating COVID protocols and can play in the first round of the playoffs, the NBA ruled. LeBron James has been cleared to play for the Lakers in the first round of the NBA playoffs after he violated the league’s COVID health and safety protocols by attending a promotional event for his tequila …

LeBron James injury update: 3 observations on the Lakers’ situation
3 years, 9 months ago

LeBron James injury update: 3 observations on the Lakers’ situation

LA Times  

Lakers forward LeBron James walks off the court after his right ankle was injured during the second quarter of the game against Atlanta on Saturday at Staples Center. Lakers fans have reason for concern when it comes to LeBron James’ latest ankle injury. #ThekidfromAKRON🤴🏾 — LeBron James March 21, 2021 Recovery times for high-ankle sprains — if that’s the worst …

LeBron James’ ankle injury casts concern over Lakers’ season
3 years, 9 months ago

LeBron James’ ankle injury casts concern over Lakers’ season

LA Times  

Lakers star LeBron James rolls off the court during the second quarter against the Atlanta Hawks. LeBron James knocked over a chair, a silent, empty Staples Center somehow even quieter as he limped his way to the Lakers’ locker room. #ThekidfromAKRON🤴🏾 — LeBron James March 21, 2021 As the bench slowly emptied to gather around the Lakers’ leader and the …

NBA: Los Angeles Lakers' LeBron James out with ankle sprain as NBA All-Star Game looms
3 years, 9 months ago

NBA: Los Angeles Lakers' LeBron James out with ankle sprain as NBA All-Star Game looms

Firstpost  

LeBron James will stay in Los Angeles for treatment and miss his first game of the 2020-21 season on Wednesday when the Lakers play at Sacramento. Los Angeles: Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James will miss the reigning NBA champions’ last contest before the All-Star Game break with a sprained left ankle, the club announced on Wednesday. James will stay …

Lakers' Lebron James plays down row with spectators in win over Hawks
3 years, 10 months ago

Lakers' Lebron James plays down row with spectators in win over Hawks

The Hindu  

Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James said he was happy fans are back at some NBA games amid the COVID-19 pandemic despite a bizarre altercation with supporters that led to four of them being ejected from Monday's game at Atlanta Hawks. The NBA superstar became involved in a row with a male spectator during the fourth quarter of their 107-99 …

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