Lakers defeat Nuggets to avoid elimination: ‘We’ve given ourselves another life’
11 months, 1 week ago

Lakers defeat Nuggets to avoid elimination: ‘We’ve given ourselves another life’

LA Times  

Lakers forward LeBron James, center, drives to the basket against Nuggets forwards Aaron Gordon, left, and Michael Porter Jr. during the first half of Game 4 on Saturday at Crypto.com Arena. For the first time in this Western Conference playoff series — really for the first time since the end of the 2022 season — the Lakers didn’t fall apart against the Nuggets’ second-half force. James drove through the Denver defense to hit the big buckets in the fourth quarter, D’Angelo Russell bounced back from a nightmare Game 3, Austin Reaves was aggressive and Anthony Davis dominated as the Lakers won 119-108 in Game 4 at Crypto.com Arena to extend their series with the Nuggets at least through Monday. Lakers forward Anthony Davis tries to steal the ball from Nuggets center Nikola Jokic during the first half of Game 4 on Saturday.

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NBA: Gabe Vincent and Dorian Finney-Smith make history for Lakers against Rockets
2 days, 3 hours ago

NBA: Gabe Vincent and Dorian Finney-Smith make history for Lakers against Rockets

India Today  

The Los Angeles Lakers defeated the Houston Rockets in a thriller, 104-98, on Monday, March 31, at Crypto. Luka Doncic had a well-rounded game with 20 points, nine assists, and six rebounds, while LeBron James scored 16 points, eight rebounds, and a decisive block in the closing seconds. DFS AND GABE VINCENT TONIGHT DFS: 20 pts | 6/11 3FG Gabe: …

NBA roundup: LeBron James’ buzzer-beater lifts Lakers past Pacers
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6 days, 21 hours ago

NBA roundup: LeBron James’ buzzer-beater lifts Lakers past Pacers

The Hindu  

LeBron James tipped in the game-winning layup as time expired, giving the Los Angeles Lakers a 120-119 victory over the Indiana Pacers in Indianapolis on Wednesday. James, who didn’t connect on a field goal until the fourth quarter, finished with 13 points, 13 rebounds and seven assists as the Lakers snapped a three-game losing streak. Doncic had 34 points, seven …

Nikola Jokic returns from injuries, helps Nuggets put away Bucks
6 days, 23 hours ago

Nikola Jokic returns from injuries, helps Nuggets put away Bucks

Hindustan Times  

Nikola Jokic racked up 39 points, 10 rebounds and 10 assists in his return to the lineup, Michael Porter Jr. had 23 points and 10 rebounds, and the host Denver Nuggets beat the short-handed Milwaukee Bucks 127-117 on Wednesday night. HT Image Christian Braun added 19 points and 10 rebounds, Jamal Murray scored 17 points and Peyton Watson finished with …

Lakers vs Pacers: LeBron James game winner at buzzer lifts Los Angeles
1 week ago

Lakers vs Pacers: LeBron James game winner at buzzer lifts Los Angeles

Al Jazeera  

LeBron James tipped in a buzzer-beating rebound with 0.1 seconds remaining as the Los Angeles Lakers halted their three-game losing streak with a pulsating 120-119 road victory over the Indiana Pacers. James reacted fastest, leaping to palm the ball into the bucket for the winning score and give the Lakers a precious victory in the race for Western Conference playoff …

NBA: LeBron James hits Buzzer-Beater to lead Lakers past Pacers
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1 week ago

NBA: LeBron James hits Buzzer-Beater to lead Lakers past Pacers

India Today  

LeBron James maintained his streak of scoring 10 or more points in a game with a buzzer-beating last-second putback to give the Los Angeles Lakers a nail-biting 120-119 victory over the Indiana Pacers at Gainbridge Fieldhouse. Pacers’ late-game decisions questioned Indiana head coach Rick Carlisle opted to substitute Haliburton for defensive specialist Jarace Walker in the final minute. The Lakers …

Lakers have a full roster back on the floor, yet their defense is missing in 3rd straight loss
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1 week, 1 day ago

Lakers have a full roster back on the floor, yet their defense is missing in 3rd straight loss

Associated Press  

ORLANDO, Fla. — The Los Angeles Lakers have their full lineup back on the floor. “I think we should look back to the way we played in that eight-game winning streak,” said Luka Doncic, who led the Lakers with 32 points in the loss. “I think we got a little bit satisfied, and we can’t afford that.” The Lakers’ roster …

Lakers lose to Magic despite combined 56 points from LeBron, Doncic
1 week, 2 days ago

Lakers lose to Magic despite combined 56 points from LeBron, Doncic

Al Jazeera  

The LA Lakers’ chances of securing a top-two Western Conference playoff spot took another hit with a loss in Orlando. The Los Angeles Lakers suffered another setback in their NBA playoff push, falling 118-106 to the Orlando Magic, who notched their first home victory since February. The defeat follows the Lakers’ blowout loss to the Chicago Bulls in James’s first …

NBA: I think we just got a little bit satisfied, says Luka Doncic as Lakers suffer another setback
1 week, 2 days ago

NBA: I think we just got a little bit satisfied, says Luka Doncic as Lakers suffer another setback

India Today  

The Los Angeles Lakers lost to the Orlando Magic 118-106 on Monday night, resulting in yet another defeat. The Lakers are having trouble holding onto fourth place in the Western Conference after losing three straight games, despite impressive performances from LeBron James and Luka Doncic. Luka Doncic, who led the team with 32 points, said, “I think we just got …

Lakers can’t find a way to talk through their defensive issues in loss to Magic
1 week, 3 days ago

Lakers can’t find a way to talk through their defensive issues in loss to Magic

LA Times  

Lakers star Luka Doncic, right, controls the ball in front of Orlando Magic center Wendell Carter Jr., during the first half of the Lakers’ 118-106 loss Monday. “Used to” might be a little harsh since the Lakers have only had a completely healthy team available for two games since Feb. 28. “We gotta get back into the flow and the …

LeBron James returns from injury, but Lakers look lost in blowout loss to Bulls
1 week, 5 days ago

LeBron James returns from injury, but Lakers look lost in blowout loss to Bulls

LA Times  

Lakers star LeBron James, right, controls the ball next to Chicago Bulls forward Patrick Williams during the Lakers’ 146-115 loss Saturday night at Crypto.com Arena. Back at full strength with James and Rui Hachimura playing for the first time in two weeks, the team looked like a group of strangers, badly beaten 146-115 by a Chicago team 10 games under.500 …

Luka Doncic scores 31 after a big 1st quarter, and the Lakers rout the depleted Nuggets 120-108
1 week, 6 days ago

Luka Doncic scores 31 after a big 1st quarter, and the Lakers rout the depleted Nuggets 120-108

Associated Press  

LOS ANGELES — Luka Doncic had 31 points, nine rebounds and seven assists in just three quarters of work, and the Los Angeles Lakers routed the Denver Nuggets 120-108 on Wednesday night in a matchup of injury-depleted Western Conference contenders. Austin Reaves had 22 points and eight assists for the Lakers, who have won nine consecutive home games and three …

NBA: It just feels like home, says Luka Dončić on the Lakers after big win over Nuggets
2 weeks ago

NBA: It just feels like home, says Luka Dončić on the Lakers after big win over Nuggets

India Today  

The Los Angeles Lakers and Luka Doncic extended their winning streak with a 120-108 victory over the Denver Nuggets on Wednesday, March 19 in the NBA regular game at Crypto.com Arena. After this win, the Lakers secured their ninth consecutive home victory, their longest home winning streak since 2018. Since the start of the game, Doncic set the rhythm for …

Luka Doncic helps Lakers win against Jokic-less Nuggets in Los Angeles
2 weeks ago

Luka Doncic helps Lakers win against Jokic-less Nuggets in Los Angeles

Al Jazeera  

Luka Doncic scored 21 of his 31 points in the first quarter, Austin Reaves added 22, and the Los Angeles Lakers turned a fast start into a 120-108 home victory over the short-handed Denver Nuggets. Dorian Finney-Smith scored 14 points, and Gabe Vincent and Dalton Knecht each added 12 as the Lakers earned their third straight win and ninth consecutive …

Luka Doncic’s hot first quarter sparks Lakers to win over shorthanded Nuggets
2 weeks, 1 day ago

Luka Doncic’s hot first quarter sparks Lakers to win over shorthanded Nuggets

LA Times  

The streamers eventually would fall Wednesday night. The Lakers handled the Denver Nuggets 120-108, Doncic’s monster first quarter enough to cover up for sluggish, sloppy play that might’ve cost them if Jokic and Murray were on the floor. He makes the right read every time and that’s something that’s invaluable.” While the Lakers earned a 2-2 split with Denver this …

Lakers don’t shy away from ‘naked’ opportunities in blowout win over Spurs
2 weeks, 3 days ago

Lakers don’t shy away from ‘naked’ opportunities in blowout win over Spurs

LA Times  

If you have been studying the Lakers’ offense microscopically since the team acquired Luka Doncic, if you have looked at the spacing, the movement, the efficiency and the organization rates, there’s only one question you possibly could have after Monday’s 125-109 win over the San Antonio Spurs. “You wide open.” Playing for the fourth time in five days and again …

Luka Doncic scores 33 and gritty Lakers beat Suns to end four-game losing skid
2 weeks, 4 days ago

Luka Doncic scores 33 and gritty Lakers beat Suns to end four-game losing skid

LA Times  

Lakers center Jaxson Hayes dunks over Phoenix’s Devin Booker and Bradley Beal during the first half of the Lakers’ win Sunday at Crypto.com Arena. Phoenix Suns forward Kevin Durant starts a fast break after grabbing a defensive rebound in front of Lakers forward Dorian Finney-Smith in the first half Sunday. “Getting there,” Doncic said, “but every day I’m feeling better.” …

Jamal Murray’s clutch 3-pointer helps Nuggets hold off short-handed Lakers 131-126
2 weeks, 4 days ago

Jamal Murray’s clutch 3-pointer helps Nuggets hold off short-handed Lakers 131-126

Associated Press  

DENVER — Jamal Murray sank a 3-pointer with 5.6 seconds left and Russell Westbrook stole the inbounds pass for a exclamation-point dunk as the Denver Nuggets rebuffed the scrappy, short-handed Los Angeles Lakers 131-126 on Friday night. Austin Reaves scored 37 points and Dalton Knecht added 32 for the Lakers, whose lengthy list of injured players included LeBron James and …

‘They told me to go play, so I go play.’ Austin Reaves can carry the Lakers when asked
2 weeks, 5 days ago

‘They told me to go play, so I go play.’ Austin Reaves can carry the Lakers when asked

LA Times  

Inside a locker room, geography matters and Friday night in Denver, Austin Reaves was in the big seat. Earlier this year, minus James and Doncic, Reaves scored 45 points with seven rebounds and seven assists, numbers equaled only 25 times in Lakers history by a list of the organization’s greats. “I’ve weirdly been confident for a long time,” Reaves said …

Plucky Lakers nearly beat Nuggets despite Luka Doncic, LeBron James among LA’s sidelined starters
2 weeks, 5 days ago

Plucky Lakers nearly beat Nuggets despite Luka Doncic, LeBron James among LA’s sidelined starters

Associated Press  

DENVER — Luka Doncic sat out the Los Angeles Lakers’ 131-126 loss at Denver on Friday night, cheering on his scrappy, short-handed teammates who nearly pulled off a shocker without four starters. Doncic joined LeBron James on the Lakers’ lengthy list of unavailable players after scoring 45 points a night earlier in a loss at Milwaukee. “I’m proud of the …

Austin Reaves’ 37-point effort not enough as Lakers fall to Denver in wild finish
2 weeks, 6 days ago

Austin Reaves’ 37-point effort not enough as Lakers fall to Denver in wild finish

LA Times  

Lakers guard Austin Reaves drives to the basket during the first half of a 131-126 loss to the Denver Nuggets on Friday night. Lakers coach JJ Redick lately has repeated a lyric from an old Jay-Z song: “It was all good just a week ago.” Entering Friday’s game against the Denver Nuggets, things were not good for the Lakers. “We …

Lakers’ James, Hachimura, Hayes fly back to California for treatment and will miss rest of road trip
2 weeks, 6 days ago

Lakers’ James, Hachimura, Hayes fly back to California for treatment and will miss rest of road trip

Associated Press  

MILWAUKEE — LeBron James flew back to California for treatment on his left groin strain and will miss the rest of the Los Angeles Lakers’ four-game trip, which concludes Friday at Denver. “The room for error is very small when you’re without three starters who play a significant role for us,” said Austin Reaves, who scored 28 points Thursday. “I …

Tatum scores 40, Celtics beat Lakers 111-101 after James leaves late with groin injury
3 weeks, 3 days ago

Tatum scores 40, Celtics beat Lakers 111-101 after James leaves late with groin injury

Associated Press  

BOSTON — Jayson Tatum had 40 points, 12 rebounds, and eight assists, and the Boston Celtics held off a late rally to beat the Los Angeles Lakers 111-101 on Saturday night. James finished with 22 points, 14 rebounds and nine assists before exiting midway through the fourth quarter as the Lakers had their eight-game Los Angeles win streak. Luka Doncic …

LeBron James exits with injury in Lakers’ loss to Celtics
3 weeks, 4 days ago

LeBron James exits with injury in Lakers’ loss to Celtics

Al Jazeera  

Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James left the game with a groin injury in a 10-point loss against the Boston Celtics. Jayson Tatum had 40 points, 12 rebounds and eight assists, helping the Boston Celtics defeat the visiting Los Angeles Lakers 111-101 in a game where LeBron James exited the contest with an injury. Jaylen Brown added 31 points and …

LeBron James injured in crunch time as Celtics end Lakers’ 8-game winning streak
3 weeks, 5 days ago

LeBron James injured in crunch time as Celtics end Lakers’ 8-game winning streak

LA Times  

Lakers star LeBron James, left, battles Boston Celtics center Luke Kornet for a rebound during the first half of the Lakers’ 111-101 loss Saturday night. But no amount of noise, no amount of tradition, no amount of atmosphere could save the Lakers from a future that instantly became uncertain when LeBron James sustained a groin strain during the Lakers’ 111-101 …

At beginning of tough stretch, Lakers show grit with overtime victory over Knicks
3 weeks, 5 days ago

At beginning of tough stretch, Lakers show grit with overtime victory over Knicks

Associated Press  

LOS ANGELES — It is fitting that in a town built on movies and television, JJ Redick likes to use a popular directing term to refer to different moments in his first season as coach of the Los Angeles Lakers. Los Angeles began a stretch of five games against some of the top teams in the NBA with a 113-109 …

Boston takes on Los Angeles, seeks 4th straight win
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3 weeks, 5 days ago

Boston takes on Los Angeles, seeks 4th straight win

Associated Press  

Los Angeles Lakers vs. Boston Celtics Boston; Saturday, 8:30 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Boston comes into a matchup with Los Angeles as winners of three games in a row. LeBron James is scoring 24.9 points per game and averaging 8.0 rebounds for the Lakers. LAST 10 GAMES: Celtics: 8-2, averaging 114.6 points, 46.0 rebounds, 25.6 assists, 6.1 steals and 4.7 …

Doncic and James propel Lakers to 113-109 overtime victory over Knicks for 8th straight win
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3 weeks, 5 days ago

Doncic and James propel Lakers to 113-109 overtime victory over Knicks for 8th straight win

Associated Press  

LOS ANGELES — Luka Doncic scored 32 points, LeBron James added 31 and the Los Angeles Lakers extended their winning streak to eight games by overcoming a double-digit deficit in the fourth quarter and defeating the New York Knicks 113-109 in overtime Thursday night. James scored the Lakers’ final four points, all at the foul line, and finished with 12 …

The Lakers and LeBron are clearly reveling in what the Luka trade did for their title hopes
4 weeks, 1 day ago

The Lakers and LeBron are clearly reveling in what the Luka trade did for their title hopes

Associated Press  

The game hasn’t gotten easy for the Los Angeles Lakers since the trade deadline. Consider this moment from Sunday night’s win over the Clippers: Jaxson Hayes got a defensive rebound, handed the ball to Luka Doncic, who took one step forward and fired a 75-foot two-hand chest pass downcourt to LeBron James — who caught it in stride and capped …

How the Lakers are setting themselves up for a long postseason run
4 weeks, 2 days ago

How the Lakers are setting themselves up for a long postseason run

LA Times  

Lakers guard Luka Doncic gestures during the second half of Sunday’s game at Crypto.com Arena. “Great position to be in, honestly.” Lakers Luka Doncic’s ‘inner demon’ comes out and ignites Lakers to sixth straight win LeBron James pulls off a critical block in the final seconds and Luka Doncic scores 29 points as the Lakers beat the Clippers for the …

Celtics hold onto lead this time, fending off Nuggets for 110-103 win
1 month ago

Celtics hold onto lead this time, fending off Nuggets for 110-103 win

New York Times  

BOSTON — The TD Garden crowd went silent early in the fourth quarter Sunday afternoon, worried the hometown Celtics would blow another significant lead. After Jaylen Brown missed a short jumper with the Celtics ahead by three points during the final minute, Derrick White tracked down the offensive rebound to convert a floater that gave his team a bit of …

Clippers, shorthanded and striving to stay in playoff position, lose a close one to Lakers
1 month ago

Clippers, shorthanded and striving to stay in playoff position, lose a close one to Lakers

LA Times  

The goal for the Clippers is to stay among the top six teams in the competitive Western Conference and avoid the NBA’s play-in tournament. Lakers Lakers hold off Clippers after Austin Reaves injures calf Austin Reaves sustained a right calf injury during the first half of the Lakers’ defeat of the Clippers and is scheduled to undergo an MRI scan …

Lakers newsletter: Some random thoughts about the team with the playoffs drawing closer
1 month, 1 week ago

Lakers newsletter: Some random thoughts about the team with the playoffs drawing closer

LA Times  

Hey everyone, I’m Dan Woike and welcome back to The Times’ Lakers Newsletter, a chance for me to escape from the monotony of writing about the Lakers to write two paragraphs about basketball, after like 700 or so more words about the Lakers. Luka Doncic isn’t close to being over the trade from the Dallas Mavericks to the Lakers, but …

LeBron’s big game helps Lakers fend off collapse in fourth straight win
1 month, 1 week ago

LeBron’s big game helps Lakers fend off collapse in fourth straight win

LA Times  

Lakers star LeBron James tries to block a shot by Minnesota’s Terrence Shannon Jr. in front of Lakers forward Rui Hachimura during the first half of the Lakers’ 111-102 win Thursday at Crypto.com Arena. It was another moment, another play by James for a Lakers team that has suddenly become one of the NBA’s grittiest — a group that fights …

Are the Lakers legitimate NBA Finals contenders? They’re playing like it
1 month, 1 week ago

Are the Lakers legitimate NBA Finals contenders? They’re playing like it

New York Times  

LOS ANGELES — Amid all the chaos and disruption of the past month-plus for the Los Angeles Lakers, they have firmly established themselves as among the best teams in the league. Since Jan. 15 — their first win after the Los Angeles wildfires — the Lakers have the league’s best record at 15-4. “I think just playing hard,” Redick said …

Luka Doncic struggles against his old team, but LeBron James’ big fourth lifts Lakers
1 month, 1 week ago

Luka Doncic struggles against his old team, but LeBron James’ big fourth lifts Lakers

LA Times  

Luka Doncic reacts after drawing a foul on a basket in the first half. “Felt like I didn’t know what I was doing.” Following his best game as a Laker when he scored 32 points against Denver, Doncic hunted for rhythm Tuesday against Dallas — a search that was mostly fruitless. “And we don’t win the game if Do’ doesn’t …

‘Dogfight for playoff seeding’: How the Lakers are preparing for the wars to come
1 month, 1 week ago

‘Dogfight for playoff seeding’: How the Lakers are preparing for the wars to come

LA Times  

Lakers coach JJ Redick, talking to reserve guard Gabe Vincent, on the upcoming stretch of games leading into the postseason: “Our guys recognize we’re in a dogfight for playoff seeding right now.” Lakers players looked around the meeting room Saturday morning, double-checking with one another to make sure that what they thought they just heard was what JJ Redick actually …

NBA roundup: Doncic, LeBron shine as Lakers halt Nuggets’ win streak
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1 month, 1 week ago

NBA roundup: Doncic, LeBron shine as Lakers halt Nuggets’ win streak

The Hindu  

Luka Doncic had 32 points and 10 rebounds, LeBron James scored 25 points and the visiting Los Angeles Lakers beat the Nuggets 123-100 on Saturday night to end Denver’s nine-game winning streak. Aaron Gordon scored 24 points, Jamal Murray added 19, Russell Westbrook finished with 17, Michael Porter Jr. scored 13 and Christian Braun contributed 10. Toumani Camara recorded 20 …

Luka Doncic looks like Luka in Lakers’ win in Denver
1 month, 1 week ago

Luka Doncic looks like Luka in Lakers’ win in Denver

LA Times  

Lakers coach JJ Redick told Luka Doncic exactly what he wanted, a “blackout moment” when the superstar gets so lost in a game he starts yelling at no one in particular. The killer.” Redick got his wish in the Lakers’ 123-100 win against Nikola Jokic and the Nuggets on Saturday, Doncic howling at the Lakers’ bench after effortlessly splashing a …

Luka Doncic dominates as Lakers finally end eight-game losing streak in Denver
1 month, 1 week ago

Luka Doncic dominates as Lakers finally end eight-game losing streak in Denver

LA Times  

Lakers star Luka Doncic defends against Denver Nuggets guard Russell Westbrook during the Lakers’ 123-100 win Saturday night. And he had it going tonight.” Lakers guard Luka Doncic laughs smiles during Saturday’s game against the Denver Nuggets. “.Next time, he’s going to throw it to me.” The Lakers’ defensive game plan was as impressive as the offensive onslaught, if not …

Nuggets have a shot at first 10-game win streak under coach Malone, but Lakers stand in the way
1 month, 1 week ago

Nuggets have a shot at first 10-game win streak under coach Malone, but Lakers stand in the way

Associated Press  

DENVER — Michael Malone took a pragmatic stance on his team’s current nine-game winning streak. But there’s a lot to clean up.” Should Denver emerge victorious Saturday, it would mark the seventh 10-game win streak in franchise history. “We had a little bit luck with the schedule,” said Jokic, a three-time NBA MVP who’s in the midst of one of …

The Sports Report: New-look Lakers struggle in loss to Charlotte
1 month, 2 weeks ago

The Sports Report: New-look Lakers struggle in loss to Charlotte

LA Times  

Charlotte guard Seth Curry gets the handle on a rebound near teammate Jusuf Nurkic in the second half. Tulowitzki, now an assistant coach with the Texas Longhorns, happily obliged — excited to work with a player of Betts’ caliber and, like the rest of the baseball world, also curious to see how the six-time Gold Glove right fielder would fare …

The Lakers are struggling. Can JJ Redick help them find their footing?
1 month, 2 weeks ago

The Lakers are struggling. Can JJ Redick help them find their footing?

LA Times  

Lakers coach JJ Redick argues with an official after Lakers guard Austin Reaves was ejected from Wednesday’s game against the Charlotte Hornets. The Lakers are well practiced in the art of throwing coaches under the proverbial bus, and Redick would be naive to think they won’t do to him what they did to Darvin Ham or Frank Vogel if he …

With Luka Doncic out, LeBron James and Austin Reaves lead Lakers past Portland
1 month, 2 weeks ago

With Luka Doncic out, LeBron James and Austin Reaves lead Lakers past Portland

LA Times  

The Lakers are looking for answers when it comes to maximizing their star trio. James and Reaves made the biggest shots, got the biggest stops and, on a night when they didn’t have Luka Doncic, pushed the Lakers to a 110-102 win over the Portland Trail Blazers. “Because I still love the game and I still got a lot to …

Luka Doncic struggles as lackluster Lakers lose to Charlotte to start second half
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Luka Doncic struggles as lackluster Lakers lose to Charlotte to start second half

LA Times  

JJ Redick, renewed by the All-Star break, bounded through the halls of the Lakers’ arena Wednesday like a rested golden retriever. “I think we played, I don’t even know, 39 to 44 minutes of pretty poor offense,” Redick said after the game. The reason I’m not going to read too much into that is because I think our guys competed …

Lakers stumble into All-Star break after defensive woes exposed in bad loss to Jazz
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Lakers stumble into All-Star break after defensive woes exposed in bad loss to Jazz

LA Times  

Lakers guard Luka Doncic speaks with referee Tre Maddox about a foul in the second quarter. And we weren’t.” One game after Luka Doncic marveled at how connected the Lakers had been playing, and they routed this same Jazz team in his Lakers debut, the team unraveled as the intensity faded, bringing an end to its six-game winning streak. “I …

Lakers newsletter: Luka Doncic and the center of attention
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Lakers newsletter: Luka Doncic and the center of attention

LA Times  

Luka Doncic sits on the bench during warmups before the game against the Utah Jazz on Monday. Yeah, it’s real The Lakers debuted Luka Doncic to a wild crowd Monday night in L.A., the kind of regular-season atmosphere that almost never exists. The Lakers at least can tell Doncic they’ve heard him when it comes to the type of centers …

Lakers rout the Clippers, win their first game after emotional Anthony Davis trade
1 month, 4 weeks ago

Lakers rout the Clippers, win their first game after emotional Anthony Davis trade

LA Times  

Of course the Lakers were excited, a perennial candidate for most valuable player sitting on the end of their bench in Luka Doncic, a 25-year-old offensive maestro now on their roster. “Yeah, I ain’t never seen this one,” James said of the trade that brought Doncic from Dallas for a package built around Anthony Davis. “Any time you can come …

Los Angeles Lakers acquire Luka Doncic from Dallas Mavericks for Anthony Davis in blockbuster trade
2 months ago

Los Angeles Lakers acquire Luka Doncic from Dallas Mavericks for Anthony Davis in blockbuster trade

CNN  

CNN — In one of the most stunning trades ever reported, the NBA landscape has been altered mightily in a blink of an eye. The Los Angeles Lakers are acquiring NBA superstar Luka Doncic, as well as Maxi Kleber, Markieff Morris from the Dallas Mavericks for Anthony Davis, Max Christie and the Lakers’ 2029 first-round draft pick, both teams confirmed …

LeBron James puts on a Broadway-worthy performance after Lakers ditch ‘LakeShow’ uniforms
2 months ago

LeBron James puts on a Broadway-worthy performance after Lakers ditch ‘LakeShow’ uniforms

LA Times  

Lakers star LeBron James dunks in front of New York’s Karl-Anthony Towns during the second half of the Lakers’ 128-112 win Saturday at Madison Square Garden. If Madison Square Garden is indeed the NBA’s best stage, like JJ Redick described it, then what the Lakers decided to do before Saturday’s game against the New York Knicks must be considered a …

LeBron James doesn’t take a night off against NBA’s worst team in Lakers win
2 months ago

LeBron James doesn’t take a night off against NBA’s worst team in Lakers win

LA Times  

Lakers star LeBron James controls the ball in front of Washington Wizards guard Bilal Coulibaly during the Lakers’ 134-96 win Thursday night. LeBron James walked through the hallway outside the Lakers locker room Thursday night and wondered how he was going to be able to mentally engage in the 48 minutes ahead of him. With Anthony Davis back in Los …

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