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 leader more than a year ago when he passed former Lakers star Kareem Abdul-Jabbar in a home game against the Oklahoma City Thunder on February 7, 2022. James entered Saturday’s game with a career average of 27.1 points per game over 1,474 contests in 21 NBA seasons. “We played some good basketball but wasn’t able to close it out, so bittersweet, but I enjoyed every moment though, while on the floor.” Congrats to @KingJames of the @Lakers for becoming the first player ever to score 40,000 career points!

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The Hindu  

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LA Times  

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The Hindu  

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Associated Press  

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China Daily  

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The Hindu  

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Daily Mail  

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The Hindu  

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Associated Press  

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CNN  

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Associated Press  

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Hindustan Times  

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LA Times  

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Associated Press  

SAN ANTONIO — Victor Wembanyama had a career-high 50 points and the San Antonio Spurs rolled to a 139-130 victory over the Washington Wizards on Wednesday night. At 20 years 314 days, Wembanyama is the fourth-youngest player to score 50 points, trailing only Brandon Jennings, LeBron James and Devin Booker. Devin Vassell had 17 points in his third game for …

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1 month, 1 week ago

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LA Times  

Another game, another triple-double for LeBron James, who tosses chalk in the air before Wednesday’s win. James scored 35 points with 14 assists and 12 rebounds — his third straight triple-double, all leading to Lakers wins inside their home arena. So it’s nothing new to me.” Wednesday’s heroics came with the Lakers having blown an early 15-point lead while their …

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Associated Press  

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The Hindu  

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The Hindu  

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Associated Press  

LOS ANGELES — LeBron James had 21 points, 13 assists and 12 rebounds in his second triple-double of the season, and the Los Angeles Lakers extended the Philadelphia 76ers’ miserable start with a 116-106 victory Friday night. Anthony Davis scored 31 points, Austin Reaves had 20 and D’Angelo Russell added 18 as a reserve for the Lakers, who remained unbeaten …

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Associated Press  

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Cavaliers Make Historic Start with Win over Lakers
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Associated Press  

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

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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.

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New York Times  

Kevin Durant finished with 31 points in a win Saturday over Dallas, joining the 29,000 Points Club. If Durant, who turned 36 in September, has a moderately good year by his standards, he’ll score upward of 1,500 points this season. Meanwhile, saying Durant could average 25 points per game is a cold take, cooler than a polar bear’s toenails. But …

Lakers’ Bronny James scores first career points in loss to hometown Cavaliers: ‘A dream come true’
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New York Times  

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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 continues to impress Lakers coach JJ Redick with his ‘insane’ feats
1 month, 4 weeks ago

LeBron James continues to impress Lakers coach JJ Redick with his ‘insane’ feats

LA Times  

Lakers forward LeBron James, driving past Kings forward DeMar DeRozan during the first half, finished with 32 points, 14 rebounds and 10 assists in the win Saturday night at Crypto.com Arena. “It’s very important that he’s the main focal point for us every single night,” James said defiantly Friday. And we’ve done that through two games.” So about Game 3 …

Mavericks Ignite in Season Opener, Thompson's Debut Spark a Thrilling Comeback
2 months ago

Mavericks Ignite in Season Opener, Thompson's Debut Spark a Thrilling Comeback

The Hindu  

The Dallas Mavericks dominated the San Antonio Spurs in their season opener, winning 111-90. Klay Thompson shone brightly with 22 points, while Luka Doncic and Kyrie Irving contributed 28 and 15 points respectively. The Mavericks built a 14-point lead in the third quarter and maintained their momentum throughout the fourth quarter, securing the victory.

LeBron and Bronny James Make NBA History by Playing Together in Lakers' Win
2 months ago

LeBron and Bronny James Make NBA History by Playing Together in Lakers' Win

Associated Press  

LeBron James and Bronny James become the first father and son to play in the NBA together Tuesday night during the Los Angeles Lakers’ 110-103 victory over the Minnesota Timberwolves. The 39-year-old superstar and his 20-year-old son played almost 2 1/2 minutes together late in the first half of Bronny’s NBA debut. They are also the first father and son …

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

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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 …

Lakers’ LeBron James, Bronny James become first father-son duo to share court in NBA history
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Lakers’ LeBron James, Bronny James become first father-son duo to share court in NBA history

New York Times  

PALM DESERT, Calif. — As the Los Angeles Lakers broke from their huddle, LeBron James and Bronny James walked onto the floor and into NBA history books. But it was great to have those moments out there with him.” Lakers coach JJ Redick told LeBron and Bronny earlier in the day they’d be playing together for the first time. I …

LeBron James and the U.S. power past Brazil to reach Olympic men’s basketball semifinals
4 months, 2 weeks ago

LeBron James and the U.S. power past Brazil to reach Olympic men’s basketball semifinals

LA Times  

LeBron James, right, challenged by Brazil’s Georginho de Paula, scored 12 points and added nine assists in a quarterfinal win for the United States. So the game makes a lot of sense when he’s controlling it.” Fans cheer for American LeBron James during a game against Brazil in the quarterfinals at the 2024 Paris Olympics on Tuesday. “The only game …

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 …

Bronny James finishes with 2 points, Lakers lose to Celtics 88-74 at Summer League
5 months, 1 week ago

Bronny James finishes with 2 points, Lakers lose to Celtics 88-74 at Summer League

Associated Press  

LAS VEGAS — Bronny James struggled from the field again Monday, finishing 1 for 5 in the Los Angeles Lakers’ 88-74 loss to the Boston Celtics at NBA Summer League. The son of NBA all-time scoring leader LeBron James is shooting 7 for 31 this summer and is averaging 4.3 points, 3.8 rebounds, 1.5 assists and 1.3 steals. Bronny James …

Looking a lot like dad, Bronny James makes NBA Summer League debut
5 months, 2 weeks ago

Looking a lot like dad, Bronny James makes NBA Summer League debut

Associated Press  

SAN FRANCISCO — Once that second-quarter layup went in and he finally had his first NBA points after a trio of misses, Bronny James could exhale and everything began to slow down. “It’s a big game for me, but I didn’t know the people of Golden State would come and rep for me, so that was pretty nice to see.” …

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 …

LeBron James' agent Rich Paul reveals how much longer he believes the Lakers superstar can play in the NBA
7 months, 3 weeks ago

LeBron James' agent Rich Paul reveals how much longer he believes the Lakers superstar can play in the NBA

Daily Mail  

The 39-year-old superstar has a possibility to opt out of his Lakers contract soon James' season finished this week in a 5-game series defeat to the Nuggets LeBron James will turn 40 in the middle of the next NBA season, and his agent and close friend Rich Paul revealed how long he thinks the Lakers superstar has left in the …

LA Lakers, LeBron James Eliminated From NBA Playoffs After Denver Loss
7 months, 3 weeks ago

LA Lakers, LeBron James Eliminated From NBA Playoffs After Denver Loss

News 18  

LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers crashed out of the NBA playoffs on Monday after defending champions Denver snatched a 108-106 victory to complete a 4-1 series triumph. The Lakers, bidding to become the first team in NBA playoff history to overturn a 3-0 series deficit, had looked poised to force a game six back in Los Angeles after …

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 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 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 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.” …

Devin Booker scores 52 points to lift the Suns over the Pelicans 124-111
8 months, 3 weeks ago

Devin Booker scores 52 points to lift the Suns over the Pelicans 124-111

Associated Press  

NEW ORLEANS — Devin Booker scored 52 points, the fifth-highest scoring game of his career, to power the Phoenix Suns to a 124-111 victory over the New Orleans Pelicans on Monday night, bringing them within a game of the Pelicans for the No. In addition to his 52-point outburst in Phoenix’s 123-109 victory over New Orleans in the Smoothie King …

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