Darvin Ham has a unique vantage point on the LeBron James vs. Michael Jordan GOAT debate
1 year, 10 months ago

Darvin Ham has a unique vantage point on the LeBron James vs. Michael Jordan GOAT debate

New York Times  

Darvin Ham’s first glimpse of LeBron James’ greatness was during the 2004 playoffs. I think it allowed him to see what winning looks like in the NBA early in his career.” Ham and James shared a couple of short conversations, with the teenager’s humility shining through. “He’s wired to try to figure out any and every way he can to be a winner.” LeBron James and Rip Hamilton before a game in 2004. I don’t mind at all calling him the greatest.” More LeBron James coverage from The Athletic Joe Vardon: LeBron James had every intention of breaking the NBA scoring record against the Thunder. But it’ll be pretty close David Aldridge: As LeBron James tops the NBA’s scoring mountain, don’t forget Kareem Abdul-Jabbar’s excellence Eric Nehm: Thunder’s Kenrich Williams is OK with being a future LeBron James trivia answer Joe Vardon: Up close with LeBron James and the Lakers as he prepares to pass Kareem to become NBA’s scoring king Hunter Patterson: The top 10 moments of LeBron James’ career NBA 75: At No.

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LeBron James achieves another NBA record in Lakers’ win over Kings
6 days, 5 hours ago

LeBron James achieves another NBA record in Lakers’ win over Kings

LA Times  

Midway through the first quarter Thursday night, LeBron James checked out against the Sacramento Kings, walking to the bench in the city where he played his first NBA regular season minutes more than 21 years ago. “I just think it’s just a commitment to the craft and to the passion and love I have for the game,” James said about …

LeBron James barely keeps double-digit scoring streak alive as LA Lakers fall to Minnesota Timberwolves
3 weeks, 1 day ago

LeBron James barely keeps double-digit scoring streak alive as LA Lakers fall to Minnesota Timberwolves

CNN  

CNN — LeBron James continues to endure one of the worst shooting slumps of his career as the Los Angeles Lakers were easily beaten, 109-80, by the Minnesota Timberwolves on Monday. The four-time NBA champion did, however, just about keep his long-running, league-record, double-digit scoring streak alive, extending it to 1,243 games as he registered 10 points to go with …

LeBron James rips NBA rivals for passing on Lakers rookie after 37-point display: 'F***ed it up!'
1 month ago

LeBron James rips NBA rivals for passing on Lakers rookie after 37-point display: 'F***ed it up!'

Daily Mail  

Lakers rookie Dalton Knecht is having his bright spots in the NBA and LeBron James insists that other teams were heavily mistaken not to draft him in the offseason. When James was asked about the Lakers' front office finding the rookie postgame, he pointed out how 16 teams missed out before the Purple and Gold drafted Knecht with the 17th …

NBA 2024-25: Bronny James injured, doubtful for Lakers’ game against Jazz
1 month ago

NBA 2024-25: Bronny James injured, doubtful for Lakers’ game against Jazz

The Hindu  

Bronny James has a bruised left heel, and he is listed as doubtful for the Los Angeles Lakers’ next game against the Utah Jazz on Tuesday night. Bronny James has been suiting up for both the Lakers and their G League affiliate since the South Bay Lakers’ season began earlier this month. READ | LA Lakers to honour former coach …

LeBron James reveals retirement timeline: ‘I’m not going to play that much longer…'
1 month, 1 week ago

LeBron James reveals retirement timeline: ‘I’m not going to play that much longer…'

Hindustan Times  

The Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James' NBA career is indisputably running out of fuel, and he's not one to deny it either. However, the elder James’ retirement question has long been on the mind since before he led the USA Basketball Men’s team to the Paris Olympics and subsequently returned as gold medal victors. LeBron James talks retirement “I’m …

LeBron and Bronny James to Play Together in Second NBA Game
1 month, 3 weeks ago

LeBron and Bronny James to Play Together in Second NBA Game

The Hindu  

LeBron James and son Bronny are expected to play together for the first time in the NBA when the Los Angeles Lakers visit the Cleveland Cavaliers. It's a significant moment for both father and son, fulfilling a long-held dream for LeBron and marking the beginning of a new chapter in their basketball careers.

LeBron James' Statistical Ascent: Entering Year 22, James' Statistical Resume Only Keeps Growing
2 months ago

LeBron James' Statistical Ascent: Entering Year 22, James' Statistical Resume Only Keeps Growing

Hindustan Times  

LeBron James continues his impressive statistical dominance, with his 22nd season averaging 27 points, 7 rebounds, and 7 assists. Despite being 40, he remains a consistent scorer and playmaker, aiming to surpass Kareem Abdul-Jabbar's record. James's pursuit of the scoring title is a testament to his unparalleled talent and longevity in the league.

LeBron James' Statistical Ascent: Entering Year 22, James' Statistical Resume Only Keeps Growing
2 months ago

LeBron James' Statistical Ascent: Entering Year 22, James' Statistical Resume Only Keeps Growing

Associated Press  

LeBron James enters his 22nd season, keeping his statistical dominance. Despite being 40, he remains a scoring force, sitting at No. 2 in regular season points and 30th in career games. He's on pace to potentially catch Kareem Abdul-Jabbar's record, with the possibility of doing so as early as late November. James's consistency and longevity make him a force to …

LeBron James’ and Anthony Davis’ Olympic performance should push Lakers to go all-in
4 months, 1 week ago

LeBron James’ and Anthony Davis’ Olympic performance should push Lakers to go all-in

New York Times  

If there were ever a sign the Los Angeles Lakers should do everything in their power to improve their roster for this season, the final minutes of Team USA’s men’s basketball gold-medal victory over France provided the confirmation. In the most important moment of the Olympic tournament, with France still within striking distance, LeBron James and Anthony Davis played critical …

Lakers shut down Bronny James after back-to-back promising performances
5 months ago

Lakers shut down Bronny James after back-to-back promising performances

Associated Press  

LAS VEGAS — Bronny James was a spectator on Saturday after the Los Angeles Lakers determined that they have seen all they need out of the NBA’s most talked-about rookie. “He had two pretty good games last two,” Lakers Summer League coach Dane Johnson said. It’s still going to take a lot of time and a lot of reps.” Some …

Bronny James continues promising play with 13 points in Lakers’ 93-89 win over Cavaliers
5 months ago

Bronny James continues promising play with 13 points in Lakers’ 93-89 win over Cavaliers

The Hindu  

Lakers rookie Bronny James put together his second promising Summer League performance in a row Thursday night, scoring 13 points in Los Angeles’ 93-89 victory over the Cleveland Cavaliers. James, taken 55th in this year’s draft, had struggled throughout summer league until he scored 12 points Wednesday night in an 87-86 victory over the Atlanta Hawks. James averaged 4.8 points, …

Bronny James bounces back with 12 points, Lakers top Hawks 87-86 at Summer League
5 months, 1 week ago

Bronny James bounces back with 12 points, Lakers top Hawks 87-86 at Summer League

The Hindu  

Bronny James got some shots to fall Wednesday night in perhaps his best performance out of his five games with the Los Angeles Lakers this summer. The son of NBA career-scoring leader LeBron James finished with 12 points in the Lakers’ 87-86 victory over the Atlanta Hawks at Summer League. Bronny James made four of his first five shots, including …

Bronny James bounces back with 12 points, Lakers top Hawks 87-86 at Summer League
5 months, 1 week ago

Bronny James bounces back with 12 points, Lakers top Hawks 87-86 at Summer League

Associated Press  

LAS VEGAS — Bronny James got some shots to fall Wednesday night in perhaps his best performance yet out of his five games with the Los Angeles Lakers this summer. The son of NBA career scoring leader LeBron James finished with 12 points in the Lakers’ 87-86 victory over the Atlanta Hawks at Summer League. Bronny James made four of …

LeBron James at 39 still is the center of attention for USA Basketball. That won’t change in Paris
5 months, 1 week ago

LeBron James at 39 still is the center of attention for USA Basketball. That won’t change in Paris

Associated Press  

LAS VEGAS — This is how the U.S. Olympic men’s basketball team took the floor for warmups before an exhibition game in Abu Dhabi: Stephen Curry opened with a layup, followed by ones from Tyrese Haliburton, Anthony Edwards and Derrick White, and then a short jumper from Devin Booker. “He’s still LeBron,” U.S. assistant coach Erik Spoelstra said. “And from …

LeBron James off Team USA’s bench? Unlikely, but welcome to life on the modern Dream Team
5 months, 2 weeks ago

LeBron James off Team USA’s bench? Unlikely, but welcome to life on the modern Dream Team

New York Times  

Follow our Olympics coverage in the lead-up to the Paris Games. It starts with American coach Steve Kerr’s revelation last week that Joel Embiid and Kawhi Leonard are healthy and expected to be ready for Olympic training camp, which begins Saturday in Las Vegas. If there is a single reason why the Americans didn’t win the FIBA World Cup last …

LeBron James agrees to a 2-year extension with the Los Angeles Lakers, AP source says
5 months, 3 weeks ago

LeBron James agrees to a 2-year extension with the Los Angeles Lakers, AP source says

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 is making it …

Bronny James, the son of LeBron James, taken by Lakers with 55th pick in NBA draft
5 months, 3 weeks ago

Bronny James, the son of LeBron James, taken by Lakers with 55th pick in NBA draft

Associated Press  

It was the dream that LeBron James first floated a few years ago, the notion of playing in the NBA alongside one of his sons. Bronny James — the oldest son of the NBA’s all-time scoring leader and four-time champion — was drafted Thursday by the Los Angeles Lakers, the team that his father has played for since 2018. And …

Granderson: LeBron James is the aging icon we all need
6 months, 3 weeks ago

Granderson: LeBron James is the aging icon we all need

LA Times  

It was never really about LeBron James’ age, not when he was being called “the youngest” and not when he’s being called “the oldest.” I remember the day I stopped playing basketball. That’s the minimum number of presidential terms that will cycle through the White House while James is a top player in the world’s best basketball league. So much …

Letters to Sports: LeBron James and Darvin Ham in middle of Lakers mess
7 months, 3 weeks ago

Letters to Sports: LeBron James and Darvin Ham in middle of Lakers mess

LA Times  

Is it possible to love the Lakers but wish LeBron would take his tired act elsewhere? What I can’t understand is why general manager Rob Pelinka, who kept Talen Horton-Tucker and let Alex Caruso walk away, and who traded Kyle Kuzma and Kentavious Caldwell-Pope for Russell Westbrook, has not. Tom Stapleton Glendale :: My father introduced me to the Lakers …

LeBron scores 30, and the Lakers avoid 1st-round elimination with a 119-108 win over champion Denver
7 months, 3 weeks ago

LeBron scores 30, and the Lakers avoid 1st-round elimination with a 119-108 win over champion Denver

Associated Press  

LOS ANGELES — The Los Angeles Lakers finally cracked the Denver Nuggets’ mastery of this rivalry and extended their playoff lives for at least another game. James scored 30 points, Anthony Davis added 25 points and 23 rebounds, and the Lakers avoided postseason elimination with a 119-108 victory over Denver in Game 4 of their first-round series Saturday night. D’Angelo …

LeBron James EXPLODES on Lakers coach Darvin Ham for not challenging out-of-bounds call in Nuggets playoff game... but controversial moment doesn't prove costly in vital win
7 months, 3 weeks ago

LeBron James EXPLODES on Lakers coach Darvin Ham for not challenging out-of-bounds call in Nuggets playoff game... but controversial moment doesn't prove costly in vital win

Daily Mail  

The 39-year-old was deemed to have knocked the ball out of bounds in LA LeBron could be seen jumping up and down while shouting at the Lakers bench LeBron James was left furious with Lakers coach Darvin Ham for not challenging an out-of-bounds call in their crucial NBA playoff game against the Nuggets. LeBron James was left furious with Lakers …

Who is the NBA GOAT: LeBron or Jordan? For current players, longevity is narrowing the gap
8 months ago

Who is the NBA GOAT: LeBron or Jordan? For current players, longevity is narrowing the gap

New York Times  

Some debates deserve a stage of their own. The data speaks loud and clear… 2019 : Jordan earned 73 percent of the votes, with James second at 11.9 percent : Jordan earned 73 percent of the votes, with James second at 11.9 percent 2023 : Jordan earned 58.3 percent of the votes, with James second at 33 percent Jordan earned …

LeBron James has never been NBA defensive player of the year — and it really bugs him
8 months, 1 week ago

LeBron James has never been NBA defensive player of the year — and it really bugs him

LA Times  

Lakers forward LeBron James moves to steal the ball from Pelicans forward Larry Nance Jr. on April 14 in New Orleans. The one that really seems to stick in James’ craw came in 2013, the same year he won his final league MVP award, this time as a member of the Miami Heat. Marc Gasol, then of the Memphis Grizzlies, …

LeBron James’ triple-double helps Lakers secure eighth place for play-in game
8 months, 1 week ago

LeBron James’ triple-double helps Lakers secure eighth place for play-in game

LA Times  

Lakers forward LeBron James, left, tries to power his way to the basket against Pelicans forward Zion Williamson in the first half Sunday. Sunday, in their final game of the regular season and in desperate need of a win, coach Darvin Ham had a feeling which version of James he’d get. “It lets us know — he’s pretty much always …

LeBron James helps Lakers hold off Wizards to complete a successful trip
8 months, 3 weeks ago

LeBron James helps Lakers hold off Wizards to complete a successful trip

LA Times  

The challenge, the Lakers said, was as much mental as anything else. We still got to crack down on some of the unforced turnovers, but we’re all in a good rhythm playing off one another,” James said. We can be a lot better at times, but when we’ve needed to get stops, we’ve got it done for this whole trip.” …

LeBron scores 25, D’Angelo Russell ties Lakers 3-pointers record in LA’s 136-105 win over Hawks
9 months ago

LeBron scores 25, D’Angelo Russell ties Lakers 3-pointers record in LA’s 136-105 win over Hawks

Associated Press  

LOS ANGELES — LeBron James had 25 points, 10 assists and seven rebounds, and D’Angelo Russell scored 27 points while tying the Lakers’ single-season record for 3-pointers in a 136-105 victory over the Atlanta Hawks on Monday night. “Just to get credit for your game and what you work to do and showcase it every night, and then to get …

LeBron James scripts history, becomes first NBA player to register 40,000 career points
9 months, 3 weeks ago

LeBron James scripts history, becomes first NBA player to register 40,000 career points

Hindustan Times  

LeBron James became the first NBA player to score 40,000 career points in history, hitting a scoop layoff off the glass during Los Angeles Lakers home defeat against Denver Nuggets. Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James drives past Denver Nuggets forward Michael Porter Jr. to score his 40,000th career point. In reaction, the sold-out crowd roared in approval as James …

LeBron James reaches 40,000 points to extend his NBA career scoring record
9 months, 3 weeks ago

LeBron James reaches 40,000 points to extend his NBA career scoring record

Associated Press  

LOS ANGELES — LeBron James reached 40,000 points Saturday night, still going strong in his 21st NBA season as he tries to put the career scoring record out of reach. “For the first time in a long time, I’ve seen the commercial that was played before my first game,” James said. But like I said, you have to have some …

LeBron James becomes first NBA player to reach 40,000 points
9 months, 3 weeks ago

LeBron James becomes first NBA player to reach 40,000 points

Al Jazeera  

The LA Lakers forward reached the milestone in his 21st season in the NBA, but termed it ‘bittersweet’ as it came in a loss against Denver Nuggets. LeBron James has become the first NBA player to reach 40,000 career points, scoring on a driving layup in LA Lakers’ home game against the Denver Nuggets. James became the NBA’s all-time scoring …

LeBron James becomes first NBA player to score 40,000 points in Lakers’ loss to Nuggets
9 months, 3 weeks ago

LeBron James becomes first NBA player to score 40,000 points in Lakers’ loss to Nuggets

LA Times  

In a game the NBA and the Lakers celebrated all the shots LeBron James made on his way to 40,000 points, the Nuggets continued to make every big shot necessary to gut the Lakers. For the eighth consecutive time, including last year’s Western Conference finals, the Nuggets defeated the Lakers, collectively overshadowing any individual performance in a 124-114 victory on …

LeBron James a month after saying Bronny could play for Lakers right now: ‘Let the kid be a kid’
9 months, 4 weeks ago

LeBron James a month after saying Bronny could play for Lakers right now: ‘Let the kid be a kid’

LA Times  

Lakers star LeBron James pats the back of his oldest son, USC guard Bronny James, before a game against Long Beach State on Dec. 10 at Galen Center. James posted some thoughts Monday on X that were neither of those things, as the Lakers superstar unloaded on the media’s coverage of Bronny James, his oldest son and a freshman guard …

LeBron James puts on a Broadway show in Lakers win, but is mum on his cryptic tweet
10 months, 3 weeks ago

LeBron James puts on a Broadway show in Lakers win, but is mum on his cryptic tweet

LA Times  

Lakers star LeBron James controls the ball in front of New York Knicks center Jericho Sims during the first half Saturday. LeBron James was alone in the Lakers’ locker room before Saturday night’s game, rapping along to every word of his New York-themed playlist. Lakers guard D’Angelo Russell drives past New York Knicks guard Donte DiVincenzo during the first half. …

LeBron James on Lakers form: We suck right now
11 months, 2 weeks ago

LeBron James on Lakers form: We suck right now

The Hindu  

LeBron James didn’t sugarcoat his increasingly sour feelings after Los Angeles Lakers spiraled to its 10th loss in 13 games on 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. Anthony Davis had 31 points in Los Angeles’ latest discouraging …

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 …

LeBron closes in on 39th birthday with 17 points, 11 assists in Lakers’ 133-112 win over Hornets
11 months, 3 weeks ago

LeBron closes in on 39th birthday with 17 points, 11 assists in Lakers’ 133-112 win over Hornets

Associated Press  

LOS ANGELES — LeBron James had 17 points and 11 assists two days before his 39th birthday, Anthony Davis had 26 points and eight rebounds and the Los Angeles Lakers sent the Charlotte Hornets to their ninth straight loss with a 133-112 victory Thursday night. Rui Hachimura scored 17 points and Austin Reaves had 16 for the Lakers, who won …

LeBron James’ 40 points lead Lakers to win over Thunder
1 year ago

LeBron James’ 40 points lead Lakers to win over Thunder

LA Times  

Lakers forward LeBron James dunks for two of his game-high 40 points in a win over the Thunder on Saturday night in Oklahoma City. Since the Lakers won the NBA’s in-season tournament two weeks ago, the team has floated, their pockets, like their legs, heavier from their $500,000 journey into playoff-style basketball in the first quarter of the season. And …

Lakers newsletter: The in-season tournament and LeBron James have been the perfect couple
1 year ago

Lakers newsletter: The in-season tournament and LeBron James have been the perfect couple

LA Times  

Hey everyone, I’m Dan Woike and welcome to a sinful Las Vegas edition of the Lakers newsletter, a place where we always split aces and always hit on 16 against face cards. For the guy with the meme-able memory and seemingly all of the answers, when James was asked during training camp if players would actually be excited about the …

NBA: Phoenix Suns' Kevin Durant Passes Moses Malone To Enter Top Ten In Scoring List
1 year ago

NBA: Phoenix Suns' Kevin Durant Passes Moses Malone To Enter Top Ten In Scoring List

News 18  

Kevin Durant sometimes spends idle time surfing YouTube, checking out old clips of NBA greats. Durant moved into 10th place on the NBA’s career scoring list Friday night, passing Moses Malone in the second quarter of the Suns’ 119-111 loss to the Denver Nuggets. With this bucket, Kevin Durant passes Moses Malone for 10th on the NBA’s all-time scoring list. …

Inside the most lopsided loss of LeBron James’ career: ‘A lot’ needs to change
1 year ago

Inside the most lopsided loss of LeBron James’ career: ‘A lot’ needs to change

LA Times  

Lakers star LeBron James drives to the basket during a 138-94 loss to the Philadelphia 76ers on Monday night. LeBron James sat on the end of the Lakers’ bench in Philadelphia, a city he hasn’t won a game in since 2017, and watched the numbers on the scoreboard turn. Following a good win Saturday in Cleveland, the Lakers seemed unraveled …

How LeBron James keeps raising the bar in his 21st season: ‘It’s me vs. Father Time’
1 year, 1 month ago

How LeBron James keeps raising the bar in his 21st season: ‘It’s me vs. Father Time’

New York Times  

Father Time remains undefeated, but LeBron James has him hanging on the ropes. But what’s been most impressive about this 21st season is that James, who has already established an unprecedented level of efficiency and longevity throughout his GOAT-level career, has somehow become even more efficient in 2023-24. “I don’t know,” James told reporters after the Los Angeles Lakers’ 105-104 …

Column: The Lakers need LeBron James to play great. That is not sustainable
1 year, 1 month ago

Column: The Lakers need LeBron James to play great. That is not sustainable

LA Times  

The Lakers’ LeBron James drives to the basket between the Rockets’ Dillon Brooks, left, and Fred VanVleet. “The LeBron we’ve all come to know and love over these 21 years,” Lakers coach Darvin Ham said. “I was like, ‘OK, I’ve got to turn it up a little bit even more with him in the building,’” James said. “I just told …

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 …

Lakers’ LeBron James returning to city where he made a dazzling debut
1 year, 1 month ago

Lakers’ LeBron James returning to city where he made a dazzling debut

LA Times  

LeBron James is returning to Sacramento, where 20 years ago he made his debut by scoring 25 points and finishing with nine assists, six rebounds and two steals against the Kings. Cam Reddish, 24, said he doesn’t have a “first memory” of James. I think that’s pretty self-explanatory.” Russell a mentor for Reddish D’Angelo Russell has grown into a mentor …

LeBron James leads Los Angeles to win in duel with Kevin Durant after five years
1 year, 1 month ago

LeBron James leads Los Angeles to win in duel with Kevin Durant after five years

The Hindu  

When Kevin Durant scored in the final minutes, LeBron James answered. It’s fun.” Durant nearly carried the Suns to an improbable victory with no help from injured Devin Booker and Bradley Beal, but James was ever-so-slightly more clutch while also adding nine assists and eight rebounds. A slugfest.. To see those two guys out there fighting for it was pretty …

LeBron James keys Lakers’ 4th-quarter rally for 100-95 win over Kevin Durant’s short-handed Suns
1 year, 1 month ago

LeBron James keys Lakers’ 4th-quarter rally for 100-95 win over Kevin Durant’s short-handed Suns

Associated Press  

LOS ANGELES — When Kevin Durant scored in the final minutes, LeBron James answered. Anthony Davis had 30 points and 13 rebounds, James scored 10 of his 21 points while playing the entire fourth quarter, and the Los Angeles Lakers blew past Phoenix in the final minutes for a 100-95 victory over the short-handed Suns on Thursday night. It’s fun.” …

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 …

‘Sense of what we have’: Lakers like their NBA title chances
1 year, 2 months ago

‘Sense of what we have’: Lakers like their NBA title chances

LA Times  

LeBron James leads the Lakers into the season opener on Tuesday against All-Star center Nikola Jokic and the reigning champion Nuggets in Denver. “And it mentally drains you more than anything.” But as the Lakers enter this season, James’ 21st in the NBA, the vibes are completely different. “He might be Benjamin Button.” The biggest reason why everyone inside the …

LeBron eyes return to summit as 21st NBA season beckons
1 year, 2 months ago

LeBron eyes return to summit as 21st NBA season beckons

The Hindu  

LeBron James heads into the 21st season in the NBA hungrier than ever as he looks to lead the Los Angeles Lakers to a record-breaking 18th championship. Lakers general manager Rob Pelinka, meanwhile, says James, who turns 39 in December, has been training “like a rookie.” “He’s been doing 6 a.m. workouts,” Pelinka said. “Any team LeBron has played for, …

‘A bunch of high-level thinkers’: Five storylines as the Lakers open the season
1 year, 2 months ago

‘A bunch of high-level thinkers’: Five storylines as the Lakers open the season

LA Times  

It is a known truth that the Lakers’ quest to hoist NBA championship banner No. “We’re just starting out on this journey,” coach Darvin Ham said, “and we got a bunch of high-level thinkers in our program top to bottom.” Here are five Lakers storylines heading into the season: Can they stay healthy? In the 56 games Davis played last …

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