LeBron James and Lakers wowed by Victor Wembanyama, but their coach is frustrated in win
10 months ago

LeBron James and Lakers wowed by Victor Wembanyama, but their coach is frustrated in win

LA Times  

Lakers star LeBron James battles San Antonio Spurs center Victor Wembanyama for a rebound during the first half of the Lakers’ 123-118 win Friday at Crypto.com Arena. The offense continued to surge with LeBron James returning to action, he and Anthony Davis leading an undefeated starting five — along with Rui Hachimura, Austin Reaves and D’Angelo Russell — to its sixth straight win. That was most important.” James, who missed the Lakers’ last two games as he received treatment on his bothersome left ankle, quickly found an offensive rhythm as he pushed Spurs defenders around the court. Wembanyama didn’t disappoint — swiping five steals, blocking five shots and dishing eight assists to go with 27 points and 10 rebounds.

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Wembanyama returns from three-game absence to help Spurs rally past Warriors, 104-94
1 month ago

Wembanyama returns from three-game absence to help Spurs rally past Warriors, 104-94

Associated Press  

SAN ANTONIO — Victor Wembanyama scored 25 points, Harrison Barnes had 22 and the San Antonio Spurs overcame a 17-point third-quarter deficit to beat the Golden State Warriors 104-94 on Saturday night. Trailing 81-64 with 1:55 left in the third quarter, San Antonio closed the game on a 40-13 run to win three straight for the first time since January …

LeBron James delivers a pair of ‘silencer’ threes to lift Lakers over Pelicans
1 month, 1 week ago

LeBron James delivers a pair of ‘silencer’ threes to lift Lakers over Pelicans

LA Times  

The Lakers’ LeBron James shoots a three-pointer over New Orleans center Yves Missi in the fourth quarter of the Lakers’ 104-99 win Saturday night. “I mean it’s LeBron,” Lakers rookie Dalton Knecht said. You never will be able to get those moments back when you’re done.” Moments like the ones James had, when the Lakers are banged up and recovering …

Spurs center Victor Wembanyama joins elite company through 82 career NBA games
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1 month, 1 week ago

Spurs center Victor Wembanyama joins elite company through 82 career NBA games

Associated Press  

SAN ANTONIO — San Antonio Spurs center Victor Wembanyama had another monstrous outing that put him in the record books among some impressive company. Wembanyama had 34 points, 14 rebounds, six assists and three blocks as the San Antonio Spurs defeated the Sacramento Kings 116-96 on Monday night. And with his outstanding performance, Wembanyama joined Oscar Robertson, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, Larry …

Wembanyama's Double-Double Leads Spurs to Victory Over Jazz
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Wembanyama's Double-Double Leads Spurs to Victory Over Jazz

Associated Press  

San Antonio Spurs defeated the Utah Jazz 106-88, with Victor Wembanyama leading the Spurs with 25 points, 9 rebounds, 7 assists, 5 steals, and 5 blocks. Chris Paul added 19 points, 10 assists, and 6 rebounds for the Spurs. The Jazz were led by 16 points from Collin Sexton and 14 points and 11 rebounds from John Collins. The Spurs …

Spurs’ Victor Wembanyama has second 5×5 night of his career in win over Jazz
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Spurs’ Victor Wembanyama has second 5×5 night of his career in win over Jazz

New York Times  

San Antonio Spurs center Victor Wembanyama added to his list of career achievements Thursday night by recording his second 5×5 statistical line game in just his 76th NBA game. Wembanyama tallied 25 points, nine rebounds, seven assists, five blocks and five steals in the Spurs’ 106-88 win over the Utah Jazz at Delta Center. 🚨Victor Wembanyama with an UNREAL 5×5 …

Inside the mindset that led JJ Redick to coaching — and his first win
2 months ago

Inside the mindset that led JJ Redick to coaching — and his first win

LA Times  

JJ Redick always had fought. Lakers coach JJ Redick looks up the court toward forward LeBron James during the team’s win over the Minnesota Timberwolves on Tuesday at Crypto.com Arena. “I’d say every day has reinforced that,” Redick said. “Felt like he attacked the game the right way.” Lakers forward Anthony Davis dunks the ball, scoring two of his 36 …

Lakers newsletter: Who will be the next coach?
7 months, 2 weeks ago

Lakers newsletter: Who will be the next coach?

LA Times  

Hi, I’m Dan Woike, and welcome back to the Lakers newsletter, where things don’t stop just because the games have. Since the Lakers’ season ended in Denver, the team made a coaching change, the roster went through exit interviews and the organization has begun looking forward toward a huge summer. It didn’t take extensive conversations with Lakers sources to understand …

LeBron James and Lakers stuck in mediocre hell with no hope
7 months, 3 weeks ago

LeBron James and Lakers stuck in mediocre hell with no hope

LA Times  

Sigh, scream, here we go again, same Lakers ending, same Lakers failure, same two tiresome words. Lakers Lakers eliminated by Nuggets in Game 5 on Jamal Murray’s final shot The Lakers fight to the finish in Game 5 at Denver, but Jamal Murray again hits the clutch shot with four seconds left to give Nuggets the victory. For at least …

Column: Lakers able to overcome Victor Wembanyama’s rare performance
10 months ago

Column: Lakers able to overcome Victor Wembanyama’s rare performance

LA Times  

Their meeting was almost poetic, a confluence of basketball eras, a rhapsody in sneakers. In piling up 27 points, 10 rebounds, eight assists, five steals and five blocked shots in the Spurs’ 123-118 loss to the Lakers on Friday, the 7-foot-4 Frenchman pulled off a rare 5 by 5: at least five points, five rebounds, five assists, five steals and …

Lakers brush off LeBron James trade rumors and beat Utah
10 months, 1 week ago

Lakers brush off LeBron James trade rumors and beat Utah

LA Times  

LeBron James wasn’t with the Lakers as they played their final game prior to the All-Star break. Early Wednesday morning before the Lakers’ 138-122 win against the Utah Jazz, a story published by ESPN detailed attempts by the Warriors and Philadelphia 76ers to trigger trade discussions with the Lakers about James ahead of the deadline last week. My responsibility is …

Lakers hold off late Hornets rally to close road trip with win
10 months, 2 weeks ago

Lakers hold off late Hornets rally to close road trip with win

LA Times  

Charlotte Hornets forward Miles Bridges guards Lakers star LeBron James during the first half of the Lakers’ 124-118 win Monday. “…But all of that said, we kept fighting, making big defensive plays when we needed to.” Monday’s win in Charlotte was the Lakers’ final piece of data for the front office as they enter Thursday’s trade deadline, an incredibly tight …

Victor Wembanyama’s NBA adjustment has been lickety-split, but ‘I can get so much better’
11 months ago

Victor Wembanyama’s NBA adjustment has been lickety-split, but ‘I can get so much better’

New York Times  

As the San Antonio Spurs played the 41st game of their shockingly ugly season, a 124-120 loss to the Hornets at Charlotte’s Spectrum Center on Friday night, Victor Wembanyama watched from the bench. Gregg Popovich and the team’s medical staff still don’t want him exposed to the rigors of back-to-back games, and the Hall of Fame head coach had acceded …

Victor Wembanyama at the halfway point: The good, the bad and the unbelievable
11 months ago

Victor Wembanyama at the halfway point: The good, the bad and the unbelievable

New York Times  

It’s only been half a season. Even as the Spurs have continued to struggle — the team is just 7-32 on the season — Wembanyama’s performances have steadily improved, including a dominant start to his January. “I really enjoy watching him.” As we reach the halfway point of Wembanyama’s first season, now is a good time to take stock of …

After Wembanyama’s clashes with Giannis and Jarrett Allen, Spurs’ rookie knows his biggest challenge
11 months, 2 weeks ago

After Wembanyama’s clashes with Giannis and Jarrett Allen, Spurs’ rookie knows his biggest challenge

New York Times  

CLEVELAND — In just over two months of his promising NBA career, Victor Wembanyama has learned what it’s like to lose, to play with the proverbial bull’s-eye stitched to his 7-foot-4 frame as the No. And, Wembanyama has played against LeBron and Giannis and now “Wilt” — the name I’ve affectionately given to Cleveland’s Jarrett Allen, who, every time I …

Frustrated LeBron sounds off on Lakers’ struggles after 10th loss in 13 games, 127-113 to Memphis
11 months, 2 weeks ago

Frustrated LeBron sounds off on Lakers’ struggles after 10th loss in 13 games, 127-113 to Memphis

Associated Press  

LOS ANGELES — LeBron James didn’t sugarcoat his increasingly sour feelings after the Los Angeles Lakers spiraled to their 10th loss in 13 games Friday night, falling 127-113 to the Memphis Grizzlies. “We just suck right now,” a visibly perturbed James said after he scored 32 points in the Lakers’ fourth consecutive loss. We’ve got to do it with the …

Victor Wembanyama to miss Tuesday’s matchup with Bucks, Antetokounmpo with ankle injury
1 year ago

Victor Wembanyama to miss Tuesday’s matchup with Bucks, Antetokounmpo with ankle injury

The Hindu  

San Antonio Spurs rookie Victor Wembanyama will miss Tuesday’s game against Milwaukee with a sore right ankle, delaying his first-ever matchup with Bucks superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo. San Antonio ruled Wembanyama out Monday, a day after he had 17 points and 13 rebounds in 31 minutes in a 146-110 loss to the New Orleans Pelicans. Wembanyama’s double-double against New Orleans was …

Lakers flash their defensive potential in win over Rockets as they get closer to whole
1 year ago

Lakers flash their defensive potential in win over Rockets as they get closer to whole

New York Times  

The Athletic has live coverage of Lakers vs Suns in the quarterfinal of the NBA In-Season Tournament. “At this point in his career, he’s done everything, so he literally goes out and just tries stuff and sees what works.” More importantly, James’ basket cemented a 26-6 Lakers run over the final seven minutes of the first half en route to …

Victor Wembanyama will miss Spurs’ game Friday in New Orleans with hip tightness
1 year ago

Victor Wembanyama will miss Spurs’ game Friday in New Orleans with hip tightness

Associated Press  

NEW ORLEANS — Victor Wembanyama has been ruled out of San Antonio’s game against New Orleans on Friday because of right hip tightness, the first time that the highly touted rookie will sit for a contest this season. 1 pick in the 2023 draft averaged 19.3 points and 9.7 rebounds through the first 18 games of the season for San …

LeBron James needed sunshine after Philly. Darvin Ham brightened L.A.’s day in Detroit
1 year ago

LeBron James needed sunshine after Philly. Darvin Ham brightened L.A.’s day in Detroit

New York Times  

DETROIT — “A lot” needs to change, he’d said. The Lakers lost by 44, the worst margin of defeat James had felt, and he said “a lot” needed to change to make sure no other team beats the Lakers like the Philadelphia 76ers did. “In my own individual travels, I think that’s the way my life has gone,” Ham said. …

Spurs’ Wembanyama and Thunder’s Holmgren have off nights in rookie showdown
1 year, 1 month ago

Spurs’ Wembanyama and Thunder’s Holmgren have off nights in rookie showdown

Associated Press  

OKLAHOMA CITY — Victor Wembanyama and Chet Holmgren avoided adding fuel to the idea that they compete with each other, even though media and fans constantly link the slender 7-footers. Wembanyama said he wasn’t aware he was even being compared to Holmgren. Wembanyama finished with eight points on 4-for-15 shooting, grabbed 14 rebounds and blocked two shots in San Antonio’s …

Victor Wembanyama’s NBA education is underway. The French teen is passing the early tests
1 year, 1 month ago

Victor Wembanyama’s NBA education is underway. The French teen is passing the early tests

Associated Press  

Here’s some of what San Antonio’s Victor Wembanyama has experienced so far in the NBA: Scoring 38 points in a game, playing in a back-to-back for the first time, being part of two 40-point losses, wasting a huge lead and losing, overcoming a huge deficit and winning. “The guy’s going to be great,” said Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James, …

Hollinger: Victor Wembanyama’s breakout was a sight to behold in Phoenix
1 year, 1 month ago

Hollinger: Victor Wembanyama’s breakout was a sight to behold in Phoenix

New York Times  

PHOENIX — There’s a special feeling when you’re in the building for that, “Holy s—!” moment, that rare, special game in which a young prodigy establishes that he’s ready to take his place as one of the game’s next big stars. If you missed it, the San Antonio Spurs’ 7-foot-4 French phenom took over crunchtime in just his fifth NBA …

Victor Wembanyama ignites Spurs comeback vs. Suns, Kevin Durant with dunk in final seconds
1 year, 1 month ago

Victor Wembanyama ignites Spurs comeback vs. Suns, Kevin Durant with dunk in final seconds

New York Times  

The San Antonio Spurs pulled off a miraculous last-minute comeback over the Phoenix Suns, winning 115-114 Tuesday night. Here’s what you need to know: As the Suns led 114-111 with 22 seconds to play, Spurs guard Devin Vassell missed a 3-point attempt but Victor Wembanyama outworked Kevin Durant to grab the offensive rebound and slam home the putback. Then with …

Watching Victor Wembanyama with an NBA scout: ‘He can get any shot he wants’
1 year, 1 month ago

Watching Victor Wembanyama with an NBA scout: ‘He can get any shot he wants’

New York Times  

SAN ANTONIO — With every passing possession in the fourth quarter — and the overtime period that followed — it became clear that not only did Victor Wembanyama want the ball in his hands, but also the feeling was mutual from his teammates who could sense his aggressive late-game mentality. But I’m still very proud.” For a player who has …

Victor Wembanyama’s debut gives Spurs a little bit of everything, except a win
1 year, 1 month ago

Victor Wembanyama’s debut gives Spurs a little bit of everything, except a win

New York Times  

SAN ANTONIO — Before tip-off of the San Antonio Spurs–Dallas Mavericks season opener on Wednesday night at Frost Bank Center, the hype that came with Victor Wembanyama’s entry into the NBA Draft seems to have been undersold. After a foul-plagued performance in a 126-119 loss — Wembanyama committed four fouls in his first 16 minutes of court time — disappointment …

Victor Wembanyama flashes fourth-quarter flurry in debut as Spurs fall to Mavericks
1 year, 1 month ago

Victor Wembanyama flashes fourth-quarter flurry in debut as Spurs fall to Mavericks

New York Times  

SAN ANTONIO – The Victor Wembanyama experience had largely lulled people to sleep. But when Wembanyama was peeled off the Spurs’ bench one final time in the fourth quarter, with his team trailing by five, he transformed into a planet basketball fans hope he becomes all the time. The Dallas Mavericks won the game, 126-119, behind a 33-point triple-double from …

NBA pre-season: Wembanyama shines again in second game for San Antonio Spurs
1 year, 2 months ago

NBA pre-season: Wembanyama shines again in second game for San Antonio Spurs

The Hindu  

Victor Wembanyama, this year’s number one draft pick in the NBA, shined again with an eye-catching 23-point performance in his second pre-season outing for the San Antonio Spurs. Frenchman Wembanyama led the Spurs to a 120-104 home win over a second-string Miami Heat, with the 19-year-old also adding four rebounds, four assists and three blocks in just under 23 minutes …

Wembanyama shines for Spurs in pre-season debut
1 year, 2 months ago

Wembanyama shines for Spurs in pre-season debut

The Hindu  

French prodigy Victor Wembanyama scored 20 points in an impressive pre-season debut for the San Antonio Spurs against Oklahoma City Thunder on Monday. “I thought he was fine,” Spurs coach Gregg Popovich said of Wembanyama’s display. “In terms of the game it’s what I expected,” Wembanyama said. “They’re going to be a lot of fun for everybody to watch over …

Spurs’ Victor Wembanyama underwhelms in summer league debut, scores 9 points on 2-of-13 shooting
1 year, 5 months ago

Spurs’ Victor Wembanyama underwhelms in summer league debut, scores 9 points on 2-of-13 shooting

New York Times  

LAS VEGAS — The thousands who came out to watch Victor Wembanyama’s NBA Summer League debut walked away muttering to themselves about his skills as a ball screener. Wembanyama scuffled through much of his summer league lid-lifter, scoring nine points with eight rebounds and five blocks on 2-of-13 shooting in a 76-68 win over the Charlotte Hornets. “I’ve had a …

Lakers GM, coach to speak with LeBron James about retirement comment in coming days
1 year, 7 months ago

Lakers GM, coach to speak with LeBron James about retirement comment in coming days

New York Times  

Lakers general manager Rob Pelinka said Tuesday that he and coach Darvin Ham will speak with LeBron James about James floating the idea of retirement after the Lakers’ season-ending Game 4 loss to the Denver Nuggets. Here’s what you need to know: James ended his postgame news conference Monday by saying: “I got a lot to think about… Just personally, …

Lakers survive Play-In ‘dogfight’ with Timberwolves, and now they’re getting ‘greedy’
1 year, 8 months ago

Lakers survive Play-In ‘dogfight’ with Timberwolves, and now they’re getting ‘greedy’

New York Times  

LOS ANGELES — If there were ever a game that could summarize the roller-coaster nature of the Lakers’ 2022-23 season, it would be their 108-102 overtime victory against the Minnesota Timberwolves on Tuesday at Crypto.com Arena in the No. “And for us to turn around our season and give ourselves a chance to compete for the Larry O’Brien trophy, that’s …

Tired, road-weary Lakers show little jump against Clippers
1 year, 8 months ago

Tired, road-weary Lakers show little jump against Clippers

LA Times  

Overtime, LeBron James said, didn’t do his recovering foot any favors. Add onto that an extended stay on the runway in Salt Lake City while the plane got de-iced, and the tired, road-weary Lakers didn’t get home until the early hours Wednesday morning before their 125-118 loss to the Clippers. It’s why postgame Lakers coach Darvin Ham made it seem …

LeBron James returns as new-look Lakers impress in win over Pelicans
1 year, 10 months ago

LeBron James returns as new-look Lakers impress in win over Pelicans

LA Times  

Lakers forward LeBron James drives against a New Orleans Pelican defender during the game at Crypto.com Arena on Wednesday. Ham opened with D’Angelo Russell, Malik Beasley and Jarred Vanderbilt alongside Anthony Davis and the returning LeBron James — the full roster available to the Lakers’ rookie coach for the first time since the trade deadline. Before the game, Ham said …

The Wembanyama Effect: How the buzz about Victor will influence NBA tanking and front office thinking this season
2 years, 2 months ago

The Wembanyama Effect: How the buzz about Victor will influence NBA tanking and front office thinking this season

New York Times  

HENDERSON, Nev. — There is nothing more amazing than an event that not only lives up to the hype, but also exceeds it. We all had high hopes for this week’s Battle Royale in the Las Vegas suburbs between the likely top two picks in the 2023 NBA draft, French big man Victor Wembanyama and G League Elite guard Scoot …

Darvin Ham and Lakers taking a more serious approach to preseason
2 years, 2 months ago

Darvin Ham and Lakers taking a more serious approach to preseason

LA Times  

Sacramento Kings guard Davion Mitchell, left, shoots over Lakers players Juan Toscano-Anderson, Austin Reaves, Thomas Bryant and LeBron James during the first half of the Lakers’ 105-75 preseason loss Monday. “It’s game day,” Darvin Ham said before his first game as coach of the Lakers, projecting the calm, confidence and control that helped him land the job this offseason. Lakers …

Lakers reflect on triumphs of 2020, Kobe’s death and COVID-19
3 years, 11 months ago

Lakers reflect on triumphs of 2020, Kobe’s death and COVID-19

LA Times  

Lakers forwards LeBron James and Anthony Davis talk during a break in play against the Clippers in the season opener Dec. 22. “It’s a lot of sadness in the world,” Davis said after Wednesday’s victory about 2020. After a four-month hiatus, the league restarted the season on July 30 in a “bubble” environment on Disney’s Wide World of Sports Complex …

Lakers' LeBron James goes into attack mode in Game 3 win
4 years, 4 months ago

Lakers' LeBron James goes into attack mode in Game 3 win

LA Times  

The Lakers’ LeBron James drives against Portland during the first half Saturday night. “Tonight, I just tried to be aggressive, see if I could get to the paint, see if I could find my guys,” James said. “And it’s fun for us.” On a night of many Lakers stars, Davis showed up late, and Alex Caruso came up huge, and …

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