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 game’s biggest star, James stood up and hobbled his way across the court. I mean, you’re jumping at an angle, going across this way, I mean, I don’t know how you feel that’s a loose ball.” Hill tweeted after the game that he would “never take a player out purposely” and that he’s “praying for a speedy recovery.” James left the game with 10 points and four assists, preserving a streak of 1,036 consecutive games with at least 10 points — the longest in NBA history. The Lakers’ LeBron James walks to the locker room after he sustained a high ankle sprain in the second quarter.

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LeBron James achieves another NBA record in Lakers’ win over Kings
6 days, 14 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 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 returns to score 18 in Lakers’ win vs Grizzlies after missing 2 games with foot injury
1 week, 2 days ago

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

Associated Press  

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 steps away from Lakers for 'personal reasons'
1 week, 5 days ago

LeBron James steps away from Lakers for 'personal reasons'

Daily Mail  

LeBron James is taking time away from the Los Angeles Lakers amid on-court struggles and off-court controversy this season. LeBron James is taking time away from the Los Angeles Lakers amid trade rumors The NBA legend, pictured with wife Savannah, will celebrate his 40th birthday this month The news of Lebron's absence came the same day MMA fighter Colby Covington …

Unsure when LeBron James will return, Lakers lose again to Timberwolves
1 week, 5 days ago

Unsure when LeBron James will return, Lakers lose again to Timberwolves

LA Times  

Minnesota Timberwolves forward Julius Randle, left, controls the ball in front of Lakers forward Anthony Davis during the first half of the Lakers’ 97-87 loss Friday. The shots wouldn’t fall, the Lakers couldn’t score and, to make matters worse, Davis had turned it over again — the ball simply squirting out of his hands, leading to a Minnesota three. Lakers …

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
Trending News
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 …

Lakers lose to Minnesota in lowest-scoring game of the LeBron era in L.A.
3 weeks, 2 days ago

Lakers lose to Minnesota in lowest-scoring game of the LeBron era in L.A.

LA Times  

Lakers star LeBron James reacts after missing a shot during a 109-80 loss to the Minnesota Timberwolves on Monday. I just feel off rhythm these last three, four games.” Playing on the second night of back-to-back games, James looked as uncomfortable as ever in a Lakers uniform as he and his team failed over and over at the game’s simplest …

LeBron James goes old school to lead Lakers past the Jazz
3 weeks, 3 days ago

LeBron James goes old school to lead Lakers past the Jazz

LA Times  

LeBron James missed all his three-point shots, but the Lakers managed to win. “So it’s an adjustment.” But with the Lakers missing Austin Reaves and D’Angelo Russell and the young Jazz defense ripe for some bullying, the Lakers switched up. “But the way we want to play this year is a little bit different and I’m adjusting to it as …

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 …

Bronny James has a left heel bruise and is listed as doubtful for the Lakers’ next game
1 month ago

Bronny James has a left heel bruise and is listed as doubtful for the Lakers’ next game

Associated Press  

EL SEGUNDO, Calif. — 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. He scored six points …

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 …

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 gets 2nd straight triple-double, Anthony Davis injured in Lakers’ 123-103 win over Raptors
1 month, 2 weeks ago

LeBron gets 2nd straight triple-double, Anthony Davis injured in Lakers’ 123-103 win over Raptors

Associated Press  

LOS ANGELES — LeBron James recorded his second straight triple-double, and Anthony Davis scored 22 points before leaving with an eye injury in the third quarter of the Los Angeles Lakers ' 123-103 victory over the Toronto Raptors on Sunday night. Takeaways Raptors: Immanuel Quickley scored 12 points and played back-to-back games in LA after missing eight straight with a …

Lakers’ Anthony Davis sidelined by painful eye injury while blocking Jakob Poeltl’s dunk attempt
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Lakers’ Anthony Davis sidelined by painful eye injury while blocking Jakob Poeltl’s dunk attempt

Associated Press  

LOS ANGELES — Anthony Davis went to the Lakers’ locker room midway through the third quarter Sunday night after getting hit in the face while blocking a dunk attempt by Toronto’s Jakob Poeltl. The Lakers trailed by three when Poeltl inadvertently poked Davis in the eye with his off hand, but Los Angeles surged to a 123-103 victory in the …

Bronny James scores 6 points in first G-League game as LeBron, Lakers teammates watch courtside
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Bronny James scores 6 points in first G-League game as LeBron, Lakers teammates watch courtside

Associated Press  

EL SEGUNDO, Calif. — Bronny James’ G League debut in many ways mirrored his first couple months with the Los Angeles Lakers. Saturday marked the most action Bronny has had in a game since the Lakers’ preseason finale against Golden State on Oct. 18, when he played 35 minutes and scored 15 points. LeBron and Lakers coach J.J. Redick have …

LeBron James racks up a triple-double, but Anthony Davis is injured in Lakers’ win
1 month, 2 weeks ago

LeBron James racks up a triple-double, but Anthony Davis is injured in Lakers’ win

LA Times  

Lakers star Anthony Davis reacts after missing a shot while being fouled by Toronto center Jakob Poeltl, left, during the first half of the Lakers’ 123-103 win Sunday at Crypto.com Arena. “There’s an old saying in coaching, ‘You are what you emphasize,’” he said before the Lakers played the Toronto Raptors. I’ve always got a kick out of seeing my …

The Sports Report: Lakers fall flat on road trip
1 month, 2 weeks ago

The Sports Report: Lakers fall flat on road trip

LA Times  

Lakers forward LeBron James talks with the ref as Memphis forward Jaren Jackson Jr. looks on in the second half. Continue reading here Clippers box score NBA scores NBA standings DODGERS From Jack Harris: One week into Major League Baseball’s offseason, the Dodgers are still in the process of finalizing their plans for this upcoming winter. They’re admittedly playing “a …

LeBron James can’t save the Lakers at the end of disastrous road trip
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1 month, 2 weeks ago

LeBron James can’t save the Lakers at the end of disastrous road trip

LA Times  

LeBron James glared at the Lakers bench, another chance squandered, another run from the Grizzlies delivered. There wasn’t much else he could do Wednesday night on the final game of the Lakers’ first road trip. Lakers Anthony Davis unsure if lingering foot injury will continue to hamper him Lakers star Anthony Davis says he has been dealing with a foot …

Lakers Star Anthony Davis Hurt in Left Ankle in Loss to Pistons
Trending News
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Lakers Star Anthony Davis Hurt in Left Ankle in Loss to Pistons

Associated Press  

Lakers star Anthony Davis suffered a left ankle injury in the Lakers' loss to the Detroit Pistons. He went up for a layup and after being fouled by Pistons center Jalen Duren, he tumbled down to the court and grabbed his left ankle. He stayed in the game and continued to score, finishing with 37 points a game.

LeBron James posts ‘surreal’ triple-double in Lakers’ comeback win over Kings
1 month, 4 weeks ago

LeBron James posts ‘surreal’ triple-double in Lakers’ comeback win over Kings

New York Times  

LeBron James posted his first triple-double of the season, including 16 points in the fourth quarter, as the Los Angeles Lakers improved to 3-0 for the first time since 2010-11 with a 131-127 defeat of the Sacramento Kings on Saturday night at Crypto.com Arena. “Just when you think he’s slowing down, man, he continues to show the world why he’s …

LeBron James on Bronny’s best play from cardiac arrest return: ‘He walked off on his own’
2 months, 2 weeks ago

LeBron James on Bronny’s best play from cardiac arrest return: ‘He walked off on his own’

LA Times  

Bronny James, left, and his father, LeBron, warm up Sunday before the Lakers’ preseason game against the Phoenix Suns in Palm Desert. “Every minute he ran, every minute he jumped, took a bump to his chest — it’s just a lot of nerves for sure,” LeBron James said during an interview on the Netflix docuseries, “Starting 5.” “For me, the …

Lakers fall to the Timberwolves in preseason opener
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Lakers fall to the Timberwolves in preseason opener

LA Times  

Minnesota Timberwolves guard Nickeil Alexander-Walker shoots in front of Lakers rookie guard Bronny James during the first half Friday. Last April, nearly 30 minutes into a conversation with the coach of the defending NCAA champion Connecticut men’s basketball team, JJ Redick, then a former player turned podcaster/broadcaster, asked Dan Hurley about a specific offensive action the Huskies run. Friday, in …

Bronny James’ struggles overshadow Dalton Knecht’s 19 points in Lakers’ loss
5 months, 1 week ago

Bronny James’ struggles overshadow Dalton Knecht’s 19 points in Lakers’ loss

LA Times  

Lakers rookie Dalton Knecht puts up a shot during an NBA Summer League loss to the Boston Celtics in Las Vegas on Monday night. But the assignment for Bronny James on Monday night against the Boston Celtics looked a lot like the one that has been presented for James’ future — defend and shoot. Lakers Olympics give LeBron James another …

Bronny James scratched from Lakers’ second California Classic game due to swelling in left knee
5 months, 2 weeks ago

Bronny James scratched from Lakers’ second California Classic game due to swelling in left knee

The Hindu  

Bronny James was scratched from the Los Angeles Lakers’ second California Classic game on Sunday because of a swelling in his left knee, a day after scoring four points in his NBA Summer League debut. Lakers Summer League coach Dane Johnson didn’t provide many details after the team’s 92-68 loss to Golden State, but shared that “we’re taking it day-by-day.” …

Bronny James scratched from Lakers’ 2nd California Classic game because of swelling in left knee
5 months, 2 weeks ago

Bronny James scratched from Lakers’ 2nd California Classic game because of swelling in left knee

Associated Press  

SAN FRANISCO — Bronny James was scratched from the Los Angeles Lakers’ second California Classic game Sunday because of a swelling in his left knee, a day after scoring four points in his NBA Summer League debut. Lakers Summer League coach Dane Johnson didn’t provide many details after the team’s 92-68 loss to Golden State, but shared that “we’re taking …

Bronny James misses second NBA Summer League game as Lakers rookie suffers injury scare after debut
5 months, 2 weeks ago

Bronny James misses second NBA Summer League game as Lakers rookie suffers injury scare after debut

Daily Mail  

Los Angeles Lakers rookie Bronny James missed his team's second game of the California Classic against the Golden State Warriors set for tip off early Sunday evening. Bronny James is not playing in Sunday's game against the Warriors out of precaution All this happened while LeBron James was reporting to Team USA Olympic camp in Las Vegas. Unfortunately for him, …

‘Growing comfortable’: Bronny James is hit and miss in Lakers debut
5 months, 2 weeks ago

‘Growing comfortable’: Bronny James is hit and miss in Lakers debut

LA Times  

Bronny James catches his breath during a break in his debut with the Lakers on Saturday at the California Classic in San Francisco. “Every first game I have at the next level, there’s always butterflies in my stomach,” James said after the Lakers lost 108-94 to the Sacramento Kings. That was pretty nice to see.” Lakers guard Bronny James drives …

The hoops case for the Lakers’ Bronny James pick. Plus, the big wrench in free agency
5 months, 3 weeks ago

The hoops case for the Lakers’ Bronny James pick. Plus, the big wrench in free agency

New York Times  

The Bounce Newsletter | This is The Athletic’s daily NBA newsletter. The Los Angeles Lakers drafted guard Bronny James, son of NBA all-time leading scorer LeBron James, with the 55th pick of the 2024 draft. If Bronny is able to fully bounce back from and realign his player development path, there’s a chance he could be a very good guard …

Mitchell Robinson has surgery on ankle that knocked him out of Knicks’ playoff run, AP source says
7 months, 1 week ago

Mitchell Robinson has surgery on ankle that knocked him out of Knicks’ playoff run, AP source says

Associated Press  

NEW YORK — Mitchell Robinson had surgery Monday to repair the left ankle injury that knocked him out of Game 1 of the Knicks’ playoff series against the Pacers, a person with knowledge of the situation said. The person spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity because Robinson’s surgery had not been publicly announced. The plan remains for …

How LeBron James, Darvin Ham and the Lakers reached a critical offseason crossroads
7 months, 3 weeks ago

How LeBron James, Darvin Ham and the Lakers reached a critical offseason crossroads

LA Times  

LeBron James and his Lakers teammates were overcome with disbelief. The future is uncertain for Lakers coach Darvin Ham, left, and star forward LeBron James, who established new highs at age 39, in his 21st NBA season. Desperate to establish more defensive identity, Ham would use Reddish, Prince and Vanderbilt as starters — meaning three key members from last season’s …

Hernández: The Lakers must do whatever it takes to keep LeBron James
7 months, 3 weeks ago

Hernández: The Lakers must do whatever it takes to keep LeBron James

LA Times  

Will LeBron James return to the Lakers lineup next season? James was frustrated as time ran out during the team’s Game 5 playoff loss to the Denver Nuggets Monday night, ending the Lakers’ season. Nuggets forward Aaron Gordon drives past Lakers guards Austin Reaves, left, and D’Angelo Russell during Game 5 of their first-round playoff series Monday in Denver. I’m …

Lakers eliminated by Nuggets in Game 5 on Jamal Murray’s final shot
7 months, 3 weeks ago

Lakers eliminated by Nuggets in Game 5 on Jamal Murray’s final shot

LA Times  

Lakers forward LeBron James, left, looks to pass the ball while defended by Nuggets forward Justin Holiday during the first half of Game 5 on Monday night in Denver. The Lakers’ season ended Monday night after a 108-106 loss to the Denver Nuggets at Ball Arena in Game 5 of their Western Conference first-round playoff series, at which point nothing …

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 …

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 …

Lakers fade again in Game 3 loss to Denver, putting their season in peril
8 months ago

Lakers fade again in Game 3 loss to Denver, putting their season in peril

LA Times  

It’s a colossal climb the Lakers are on, trouble lurking at every step. Lakers forward Anthony Davis tries to block a shot by Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokic in the first quarter Thursday. The Nuggets outscored the Lakers by 12 in the third quarter, the game logs looking like they could’ve been Xeroxed from any of the previous 11 meetings …

Why it's probably too late for LeBron James to ever save Lakers again
8 months ago

Why it's probably too late for LeBron James to ever save Lakers again

LA Times  

The collapse ended with a punch to the face, a blow to the ears, a dagger through the heart. The final margin marked the Nuggets’ first lead since the game’s first moments, yet it will be a lead that will stay with the Lakers all summer. During a fourth quarter that featured James at his spectacular best — he scored …

Lakers takeaways: Why Anthony Davis and LeBron James weren’t good enough in Game 1
8 months ago

Lakers takeaways: Why Anthony Davis and LeBron James weren’t good enough in Game 1

LA Times  

Denver Nuggets forward Michael Porter Jr. goes up to shoot in front of Lakers forward Anthony Davis during Game 1 of their first-round playoff series Saturday in Denver. One of the simplest ways the Lakers could turn around their fate from their multiseason struggles with the Nuggets would be for LeBron James and Anthony Davis, together, to outplay Nikola Jokic …

Lakers fade in second half during Game 1 loss to Nuggets
8 months ago

Lakers fade in second half during Game 1 loss to Nuggets

LA Times  

Lakers forward LeBron James is pressured by Nuggets forward Justin Holiday during the first half in Game 1 on Saturday. And then you can’t give them extra possession.” Lakers forward Anthony Davis blocks a shot by Nuggets center Nikola Jokic during the second half in Game 1 on Saturday. “A championship team is not gonna beat themselves too often.” Turnovers …

LeBron James and the Lakers beat Pelicans in play-in, earn a playoff rematch with the Nuggets
8 months, 1 week ago

LeBron James and the Lakers beat Pelicans in play-in, earn a playoff rematch with the Nuggets

Associated Press  

NEW ORLEANS — LeBron James, Anthony Davis and their supporting cast have the Los Angeles Lakers looking like a tougher out in the playoffs than they appeared to be just a few weeks earlier. “We’ve got a good group going right now, good rotation, good plan and guys are coming in ready to go.” Williamson had 40 points and 11 …

How the Lakers beat the Pelicans twice to punch their playoff ticket
8 months, 1 week ago

How the Lakers beat the Pelicans twice to punch their playoff ticket

LA Times  

Lakers forward LeBron James shoots between Pelicans guards Trey Murphy III and CJ McCollum in the second half Tuesday in New Orleans. … Just trying to fill in the gaps,” he said of his mentality after the Lakers’ 110-106 win Tuesday. “… There’s a number of ways to impact winning, and I’m trying to find every which one there is.” …

Lakers beat Pelicans, advance to face Nuggets in the playoffs
8 months, 1 week ago

Lakers beat Pelicans, advance to face Nuggets in the playoffs

LA Times  

Lakers forward LeBron James drives down the lane for a layup during the first half Tuesday night in New Orleans. As Alvarado led a New Orleans second-half comeback, the fiery guard jawed right at Russell every time he beat him off the dribble, every time he made the right pass or hit the big shot. Russell’s huge corner three and …

LeBron James’ triple-double lifts Lakers over Pelicans and into a play-in rematch with New Orleans
8 months, 1 week ago

LeBron James’ triple-double lifts Lakers over Pelicans and into a play-in rematch with New Orleans

Associated Press  

NEW ORLEANS — LeBron James closed out his 21st NBA regular season looking invigorated, formidable on both ends of the court and ready to produce in the postseason. I’ve got to do it all on the floor, but none of it is predetermined.” Anthony Davis had 30 points and 11 rebounds against the team that made him the first overall …

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 …

Lakers defeat Grizzlies and get some good news about the play-in race
8 months, 1 week ago

Lakers defeat Grizzlies and get some good news about the play-in race

LA Times  

Lakers forward Anthony Davis works in the post against Grizzlies guard Jordan Goodwin during the first half Friday in Memphis. Yet the Lakers got caught, their hands down at their waists, the Grizzlies’ repeated jabs to the chin staggering the team with everything to play for. Win and keeping moving forward.” Needing one final stop, the Lakers and Grizzlies scrambled …

NBA: Bucks Get Past Celtics Despite Antetokounmpo's Calf Injury; Warriors Outshine Lakers
8 months, 2 weeks ago

NBA: Bucks Get Past Celtics Despite Antetokounmpo's Calf Injury; Warriors Outshine Lakers

News 18  

Giannis Antetokounmpo suffered a calf injury as the Milwaukee Bucks defeated the Boston Celtics on Tuesday while the Golden State Warriors outgunned the Los Angeles Lakers in their crucial heavyweight showdown. Former NBA Most Valuable Player Antetokounmpo crumpled to the court in a non-contact incident in the third quarter of the Bucks’ 104-91 defeat of Boston after in-bounding to team-mate …

Lakers newsletter: LeBron James points out the NBA’s college basketball problem
8 months, 2 weeks ago

Lakers newsletter: LeBron James points out the NBA’s college basketball problem

LA Times  

Hey everyone, this is Dan Woike and welcome to The Times’ Lakers newsletter, coming to you on the way back from one of the best Lakers’ road trips in recent memory. That’s what we all love.” Currently, WNBA rules allow for graduating college seniors or anyone turning 22 during the “calendar year” in which the draft is held. Multiple league …

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 James ‘packed the cape’ and scores 40 in Lakers’ road win over Nets
8 months, 3 weeks ago

LeBron James ‘packed the cape’ and scores 40 in Lakers’ road win over Nets

LA Times  

LeBron James, driving around Nets guard Mikal Bridges during the first half Sunday in Brooklyn, had 40 points in the Lakers’ win. The Brooklyn Nets had just cut the Lakers’ lead to single digits, erasing three quarters of mostly forgettable basketball by the home team with a quick run against the second unit. “I wouldn’t step on that court if …

Lakers open six-game trip with double-overtime win over the Bucks
8 months, 4 weeks ago

Lakers open six-game trip with double-overtime win over the Bucks

LA Times  

The key, coach Darvin Ham said before the game, would be for the Lakers to move on after mistakes, to not let the errors pile up, to employ what he, and every NBA coach calls, a “next-play mentality.” Opening a six-game trip Tuesday in Milwaukee, forget about the next play. More than three hours and two overtimes after the game …

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