NBA: Primed to overcome Covid in 2020-21 - Sportstar
4 years, 1 month ago

NBA: Primed to overcome Covid in 2020-21 - Sportstar

The Hindu  

The Los Angeles Lakers’ winning their 17th NBA title – a joint record held with the Boston Celtics – was a fitting tribute to their talisman, the late Kobe Bryant, and a remarkable end to a weird NBA season. The NBA also introduced a “play-in” tournament that allowed the ninth seed to compete for a place if they were within striking distance from qualification – the Portland Trail Blazers weathered the Memphis Grizzlies’ challenge to hold on to the eighth spot. The Lakers show The Lakers led by the indomitable LeBron James, who was playing his 10th NBA final in his 17th year in the league, played outstanding defence in the playoffs. Veteran guard Goran Dragić managed to thrive again – his wiles in the pick and roll and shooting helped the Heat ease their way to the finals with a 12-2 record.

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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 …

Lakers can’t get shots to fall in preseason loss to Warriors
2 months, 1 week ago

Lakers can’t get shots to fall in preseason loss to Warriors

LA Times  

The Lakers will need more than seven days to figure out everything about who they want to be under new coach JJ Redick. In their fourth preseason game, this one Tuesday against Stephen Curry and the Golden State Warriors, the Lakers looked like a team with a plan. “It was when we didn’t trust our offense and got a little …

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 …

Lakers clinging to ninth place in West after loss to Warriors
8 months, 2 weeks ago

Lakers clinging to ninth place in West after loss to Warriors

LA Times  

Lakers forward Rui Hachimura grabs a rebound from the Warriors’ Trayce Jackson-Davis, left, and Jonathan Kuminga during the first half Tuesday night at Crypto.com Arena. With the end of the season barreling toward them, the Lakers played what could end be their final home game, losing a key game for postseason positioning 134-120 to Golden State. The Lakers lead the …

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 …

What we know about LeBron’s Lakers future: Could Steph Curry, Warriors or Knicks be involved?
10 months, 1 week ago

What we know about LeBron’s Lakers future: Could Steph Curry, Warriors or Knicks be involved?

New York Times  

The hourglass was so fitting.Only LeBron James knows the true meaning of that infamous Jan. 30 tweet, the one with 27.9 million views that was seen by so many as a hat tip to Father Time and a sign the 39-year-old Los Angeles Lakers star was longing for something more in his legendary basketball life. The fact that it replicated …

Identifying each NBA team’s biggest concern a month(ish) into the 2023-24 season
1 year ago

Identifying each NBA team’s biggest concern a month(ish) into the 2023-24 season

New York Times  

We’re now a little more than a month into the NBA regular season, and for some teams, the high hopes and optimism of the preseason have faded away for one reason or another. — Josh Robbins Defense: The Wizards’ defense once again ranks among the league’s worst, and this time, the team’s roster-construction issues — a small starting backcourt, the …

NBA 2023-24: Denver Nuggets eyes repeat from the West as revamped Celtics and Bucks favoured in East this season
1 year, 2 months ago

NBA 2023-24: Denver Nuggets eyes repeat from the West as revamped Celtics and Bucks favoured in East this season

The Hindu  

The Denver Nuggets heads into the 2023-24 NBA season as defending champion but not necessarily the title favorites after the Boston Celtics, Milwaukee Bucks and Phoenix Suns all upgraded their rosters via blockbuster offseason acquisitions. The Nuggets brings back the same starting five that delivered the franchise its first championship last season, led again by the tandem of Finals MVP …

NBA 2023-24 Regular season schedule: Champion Nuggets take on Lakers in opener
1 year, 4 months ago

NBA 2023-24 Regular season schedule: Champion Nuggets take on Lakers in opener

The Hindu  

The NBA champion Denver Nuggets will kick off the 2023-24 NBA schedule Oct. 24 in a showdown against the Los Angeles Lakers, creating an early rematch of last season’s Western Conference Finals. While portions of the schedule have leaked out over the past several days, the NBA released its full-season, team-by-team schedule on Thursday, and the focus is on last …

Lakers' inspirational season might open 2024 NBA Finals path
1 year, 7 months ago

Lakers' inspirational season might open 2024 NBA Finals path

LA Times  

Lakers forward Anthony Davis walks off the court after a season-ending loss to the Denver Nuggets in Game 4 of the NBA Western Conference finals Monday at Crypto.com Arena. In a play that typified the Lakers uphill battle of a season, James’ potential score-tying jumper was blocked by Denver’s Aaron Gordon in the final seconds Monday to cement the Nuggets’ …

NBA: Lakers looking for boost after falling behind Denver in Western Conference finals
1 year, 7 months ago

NBA: Lakers looking for boost after falling behind Denver in Western Conference finals

The Hindu  

Although the Los Angeles Lakers’ late-season transformation is one of this NBA season’s best stories, LeBron James and his teammates finally appear to be running out of steam in the Western Conference finals. I know it’s going to be a tough hill to climb up, but we still have an opportunity to play the best basketball of the series in …

How Lakers’ LeBron James, Anthony Davis revamped their games to lead a title contender
1 year, 7 months ago

How Lakers’ LeBron James, Anthony Davis revamped their games to lead a title contender

New York Times  

Anthony Davis leaned back and scrunched his face when asked what he remembers about the Denver Nuggets after facing them in the 2020 Western Conference finals in the NBA bubble. “It’s hard to say just because they’re a different team,” Davis said after the Los Angeles Lakers’ series-clinching Game 6 victory over the Golden State Warriors in the Western Conference …

NBA semifinal: Curry, Warriors stave off elimination; GSW force Game 6 by beating Lakers
1 year, 7 months ago

NBA semifinal: Curry, Warriors stave off elimination; GSW force Game 6 by beating Lakers

The Hindu  

Stephen Curry scored a game-high 27 points, Draymond Green chipped in with 20 in a rare offensive explosion and the Golden State Warriors stayed alive in the Western Conference semifinals with a 121-106 victory over the Los Angeles Lakers on Wednesday in San Francisco. The Lakers might have to seek the Game 6 clincher without star centre Anthony Davis, who …

Lakers turn focus toward Game 6: ‘We have another opportunity’
1 year, 7 months ago

Lakers turn focus toward Game 6: ‘We have another opportunity’

LA Times  

Lakers guard Lonnie Walker scores a basket against Warriors forward Kevon Looney during the second half of Game 5 on Wednesday night at Chase Center. “Obviously, they played exceptionally well here tonight, and we had some good moments, but not as close to 48 minutes as we needed to be, but we’ve got another opportunity on Friday, and we look …

NBA playoffs 2023 predictions: Anonymous scout, coach, exec pick Celtics-76ers, Warriors-Lakers winners
1 year, 7 months ago

NBA playoffs 2023 predictions: Anonymous scout, coach, exec pick Celtics-76ers, Warriors-Lakers winners

New York Times  

It’s almost ridiculous how much star power will collide when the Celtics face the 76ers and the Warriors oppose the Lakers in the NBA playoffs second round. 2 Boston Celtics Scout’s outlook: “Obviously, Embiid’s health is going to be critical and may be decisive. And Derrick White and his emergence has been a real factor for them too.” Scout’s pick: …

This Is the Most Unpredictable NBA Playoffs in Ages
1 year, 8 months ago

This Is the Most Unpredictable NBA Playoffs in Ages

Slate  

The first thing to know about this year’s NBA playoffs is that, to borrow William Goldman’s oft-borrowed aphorism about Hollywood, nobody knows anything. Amid this confusing and frankly underwhelming home stretch, NBA Twitter has roiled over what is shaping up to be a photo finish for the newly christened Michael Jordan Trophy for the league’s MVP. Lurking in the wings …

LeBron's return looms, Lakers upgrade superstar to ‘questionable’ for Bulls game
1 year, 8 months ago

LeBron's return looms, Lakers upgrade superstar to ‘questionable’ for Bulls game

Hindustan Times  

It's been a long and trying 13 games for the Los Angeles Lakers without their superstar, LeBron James. But the basketball gods might finally be smiling down on the team as James has been upgraded from doubtful to questionable for Sunday's game against the Chicago Bulls. Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James, center, center Mo Bamba, left, and guard Dennis …

Lakers gear up with optimism as LeBron's return looms for match against Thunders
1 year, 9 months ago

Lakers gear up with optimism as LeBron's return looms for match against Thunders

Hindustan Times  

The Los Angeles Lakers are feeling upbeat as they prepare to take on the Oklahoma City Thunder in a home game on Friday. Mar 22, 2023; Los Angeles, California, USA; Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James reacts after a 3 point basket in the second half against the Phoenix Suns at Crypto.com Arena. Despite James' absence due to a right …

NBA: Kevin Durant masterclass guides Suns to nail-biting win over Mavs; Lakers down Warriors
1 year, 9 months ago

NBA: Kevin Durant masterclass guides Suns to nail-biting win over Mavs; Lakers down Warriors

Firstpost  

Durant, traded to Phoenix in a blockbuster move from the Nets last month, delivered a signature clutch performance to guide the Suns to victory. Los Angeles: Kevin Durant produced a 37-point masterpiece as the Phoenix Suns defeated the Dallas Mavericks while Steph Curry’s return from injury was not enough to prevent Golden State falling to the Los Angeles Lakers in …

Lakers’ 5 storylines: Path to postseason is short and difficult
1 year, 10 months ago

Lakers’ 5 storylines: Path to postseason is short and difficult

LA Times  

LeBron James held the microphone while addressing the media Sunday before the NBA All-Star Game in Salt Lake City, focusing on what’s ahead for the Lakers. “And, it’s the type of mindset that I have and I hope the guys will have coming off the break.” The Lakers have 23 games left to put themselves in playoff position. “Like I …

NBA: LeBron, Curry begin hunt for 5th ring as Warriors face Lakers
2 years, 2 months ago

NBA: LeBron, Curry begin hunt for 5th ring as Warriors face Lakers

The Hindu  

LeBron James’ Los Angeles Lakers will take on Stephen Curry’s Golden State Warriors on the opening night of the 2022/23 NBA Season. Since he brought the NBA title to Los Angeles in 2020, Lakers’ first in 10 years, time seems to have caught up with LeBron. 2 years ago today, @KingJames won his 4th NBA Title 🕺🏾🏆pic.twitter.com/qJIjUrphwg — NBA TV …

NBA: How Los Angeles Lakers roster looks for 2022-23 season
2 years, 2 months ago

NBA: How Los Angeles Lakers roster looks for 2022-23 season

The Hindu  

Los Angeles Lakers, one of the most pedigreed teams in the NBA, has found the going tough since winning its 17th title in 2020. LeBron, a four-time NBA champion, signed a hefty two-year extension following his career high 30.3 points per game season. While Lakers will hope for more from him than his present career average of 8.8 points per …

2022-23 NBA season preview: Your cheat sheet for everything you need to know
2 years, 2 months ago

2022-23 NBA season preview: Your cheat sheet for everything you need to know

New York Times  

It’s October, which means the 2022-23 NBA season is here! When that gambit failed to create a viable market, Durant and the team “agreed to move forward with our partnership.” Go deeper: Robert Sarver’s workplace misconduct in Phoenix The Phoenix Suns owner is on his way out after the league released the results of a 10-month investigation that largely corroborated …

Lakers remain a mystery as Darvin Ham follows his ‘strategic’ preseason plan
2 years, 2 months ago

Lakers remain a mystery as Darvin Ham follows his ‘strategic’ preseason plan

LA Times  

Lakers star LeBron James stands on the court before Sunday’s 124-121 preseason win over the Golden State Warriors, the Lakers’ first preseason win since 2020. It’s probably not ideal, the Lakers moving into their second week of preseason action with little actual proof of what LeBron James, Anthony Davis and Russell Westbrook look like against the opposition. Matt Ryan, who …

LeBron James, Russell Westbrook at Lakers’ summer league, but no interaction
2 years, 5 months ago

LeBron James, Russell Westbrook at Lakers’ summer league, but no interaction

New York Times  

LAS VEGAS — Since joining the Lakers in the summer of 2018, LeBron James’ arrival at the Thomas & Mack Center at Las Vegas Summer League has been one of the biggest spectacles of the weekend. In 2021 — there was no 2020 summer league because of COVID-19 — James arrived and sat with Russell Westbrook, the Lakers’ newest acquisition, …

NBA: Soul Searching Ahead for Los Angeles Lakers After Missing Playoffs
2 years, 8 months ago

NBA: Soul Searching Ahead for Los Angeles Lakers After Missing Playoffs

News 18  

Big changes are likely to be in store for the Los Angeles Lakers this offseason after their hopes of making the NBA playoffs were dashed when they fell 121-110 to the Suns in Phoenix on Tuesday. The game marked the seventh consecutive loss for the 31-48 squad that went into the season with lofty expectations after adding veteran guard Russell …

NBA: Sixers spoil Kevin Durant's return with 110-102 win over Nets as league grapples with COVID crisis
2 years, 11 months ago

NBA: Sixers spoil Kevin Durant's return with 110-102 win over Nets as league grapples with COVID crisis

Firstpost  

Teams across the league were coping with Covid as the Omicron variant fueled a surge around the United States. Los Angeles: Joel Embiid scored 34 points and Tyrese Maxey added 25 as the Philadelphia 76ers spoiled Kevin Durant’s return from the NBA’s Covid list with a 110-102 victory over the Nets in Brooklyn on Thursday. Durant, who hadn’t played since …

NBA changes COVID protocols in hopes of shortening missed time
2 years, 11 months ago

NBA changes COVID protocols in hopes of shortening missed time

LA Times  

The Lakers’ David Fizdale is one of four assistant coaches running an NBA team while the head coaches are in the COVID health and safety protocols. A pair of coaches — Phoenix’s Monty Williams and Portland’s Chauncey Billups — entered the NBA’s health and safety protocols Monday, according to two people with direct knowledge of those situations. Williams and Billups …

Lakers-Nets Christmas game lacks star power but still ‘an honor’ to play
2 years, 11 months ago

Lakers-Nets Christmas game lacks star power but still ‘an honor’ to play

LA Times  

Lakers star LeBron James will try to flex some muscle on Christmas Day during a game against the Brooklyn Nets. Even as COVID-19 has ravaged both teams and threatened one of the NBA’s marquee games, the Lakers still see it as “an honor” to play the Brooklyn Nets on Christmas Day. “It’s a game that both teams want to win, …

NBA Postpones Toronto Raptors at Chicago, Brooklyn Nets at Portland Games
3 years ago

NBA Postpones Toronto Raptors at Chicago, Brooklyn Nets at Portland Games

News 18  

The NBA announced the postponement of two games on Wednesday because teams hit by Covid-19 could not field the league minimum of eight players to compete. The league called-off Toronto’s game Wednesday at Chicago because the Raptors could not produce eight healthy players and also Brooklyn’s match Thursday at Portland. It was the third consecutive game wiped out for the …

NBA has ‘no plans’ to pause season as COVID cases rise among players
3 years ago

NBA has ‘no plans’ to pause season as COVID cases rise among players

LA Times  

NBA Commissioner Adam Silver said Tuesday there are “no plans” to pause the season, even as numbers of players entering the league’s health and safety protocols related to the coronavirus continue to rise. That’s what we’re experiencing in the league right now.” Silver’s remarks came on the same day that the 10 NBA teams with games scheduled on Christmas were …

NBA Postpones Five Games over Covid Concerns
3 years ago

NBA Postpones Five Games over Covid Concerns

News 18  

The NBA announced the postponement of five games on Sunday amid a rising tide of Covid-19 cases around the league. “The next games for the Cleveland Cavaliers, Orlando Magic and Philadelphia 76ers, as well as the next two games for the Brooklyn Nets, have been postponed because of players and staff members entering NBA health and safety protocols,” the league …

Elliott: COVID spread taking a toll on Lakers, sports world
3 years ago

Elliott: COVID spread taking a toll on Lakers, sports world

LA Times  

After producing a pair of negative tests, the Lakers’ Russell Westbrook was able to play against the Timberwolves on Friday. Lakers coach Frank Vogel started planning for Friday’s game at Minneapolis believing he’d have Malik Monk in the lineup but wouldn’t have Russell Westbrook. “It’s just like a revolving door of what-ifs so far,” LeBron James said Friday, after the …

US sports leagues cope with COVID-19 outbreaks amid variants
3 years ago

US sports leagues cope with COVID-19 outbreaks amid variants

Associated Press  

DENVER — U.S. sports leagues are seeing rapidly increasing COVID-19 outbreaks with dozens of players in health and safety protocols, amid an ongoing surge by the delta variant of the coronavirus and rising cases of the highly transmissible omicron mutation. It’s what’s driving decisions to continue to play, even in the face of these outbreaks,” said Nola Agha, a professor …

NFL, NBA and NHL among leagues coping with COVID-19 outbreaks amid variants
3 years ago

NFL, NBA and NHL among leagues coping with COVID-19 outbreaks amid variants

LA Times  

Milwaukee Bucks star Giannis Antetokounmpo is among the NBA players who are in the league’s COVID-19 protocols. “I think they will continue to do the best they can within local health department guidelines, which might reduce the number of fans.” In Canada on Wednesday, the country’s largest province, Ontario — home to the NBA’s Toronto Raptors and the NHL’s Toronto …

LeBron James out of COVID-19 protocols, cleared to return
3 years ago

LeBron James out of COVID-19 protocols, cleared to return

The Hindu  

LeBron James has been cleared to return to the Los Angeles Lakers after missing one game under the NBA's health and safety protocols. Additional testing cleared James to play when the Lakers host the Los Angeles Clippers on Friday night. James underwent additional testing Tuesday, but those tests returned one negative result and one clinically inconclusive result, according to the …

Los Angeles Lakers' LeBron James sidelined by NBA COVID-19 protocols
3 years ago

Los Angeles Lakers' LeBron James sidelined by NBA COVID-19 protocols

The Hindu  

LeBron James has been placed in the NBA's health and safety protocols, and was ruled out for the Los Angeles Lakers' game against the Sacramento Kings on Tuesday night. Such a move almost certainly means one of two things: that James, who said earlier this season that he is vaccinated, either tested positive for COVID-19 or had an inconclusive result. …

NBA power rankings for 2021-22 season
3 years, 2 months ago

NBA power rankings for 2021-22 season

LA Times  

Brooklyn Nets guard Kyrie Irving, middle, gathers with guard James Harden and forward Kevin Durant during the second half of the team’s NBA basketball game against the Golden State Warriors in San Francisco, on Feb. 13. Milwaukee Bucks The NBA’s defending champions might have conquered their demons last season with comebacks against the Nets and Suns. Sports Complete coverage: NBA …

Michael Jordan backs NBA's COVID-19 vaccination stance
3 years, 2 months ago

Michael Jordan backs NBA's COVID-19 vaccination stance

The Hindu  

Chicago Bulls great Michael Jordan said he was a "firm believer in science" and that backed the National Basketball Association's stance on COVID-19 vaccinations ahead of the new season starting on October 19. The NBA said unvaccinated players must comply with a long list of restrictions to play in games and take part in team activities such as practice. US …

Warriors forward Andrew Wiggins receives COVID-19 vaccine
3 years, 2 months ago

Warriors forward Andrew Wiggins receives COVID-19 vaccine

Associated Press  

SAN FRANCISCO — Golden State Warriors forward Andrew Wiggins has received his COVID-19 vaccine and will be eligible to play in all games. Wiggins faced the possibility of not being allowed into Golden State’s home building at Chase Center for games starting Oct. 13 when the San Francisco Department of Public Health begins requiring proof of vaccination for large indoor …

Lakers media day: Players will be 100% vaccinated for season
3 years, 2 months ago

Lakers media day: Players will be 100% vaccinated for season

LA Times  

The Los Angeles Lakers have opened training camp this morning with their annual media day. “As far as Russ, we need Russ to be Russ,” James said of the aggressive, play-making point guard, adding of how they’ll mesh on the court, “I always figure it out.” James, who turns 37 before the end of the year, believes the Lakers’ veteran …

NBA: LeBron fires back at critics who say Lakers is too old
3 years, 4 months ago

NBA: LeBron fires back at critics who say Lakers is too old

The Hindu  

The flurry of deals the Los Angeles Lakers made during free agency have led critics to point out that the "purple and gold" could look more like the "purple and old" after the team sacrificed young talent to bring in veteran players. READ | Carmelo Anthony to join LeBron, Lakers on one-year deal A handful of other teams could be …

NBA Playoffs: Chris Paul indefinitely sidelined as part of the league’s Covid-19 protocols
3 years, 6 months ago

NBA Playoffs: Chris Paul indefinitely sidelined as part of the league’s Covid-19 protocols

CNN  

CNN — Phoenix Suns guard Chris Paul has been sidelined following his placement on the league’s Covid-19 health and safety protocols, the team announced on Wednesday. Suns head coach Monty Williams said the team will approach Paul’s circumstance like they previously have with other players who have entered the league’s Covid-19 protocols this season. The league is trying to do …

Lakers’ James to face no action over COVID-19 protocol violation
3 years, 6 months ago

Lakers’ James to face no action over COVID-19 protocol violation

The Hindu  

Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James will not face punishment for violating National Basketball Association health and safety protocols by attending a promotional event, with the league saying he posed no risk of spreading COVID-19. U.S. media reported last week that James attended an outdoor photoshoot for his tequila brand with several celebrities before the Lakers' 103-100 win over the …

LeBron James won’t be suspended for partying with Drake and Michael B. Jordan
3 years, 7 months ago

LeBron James won’t be suspended for partying with Drake and Michael B. Jordan

LA Times  

Lakers forward LeBron James won’t be suspended for violating COVID protocols and can play in the first round of the playoffs, the NBA ruled. LeBron James has been cleared to play for the Lakers in the first round of the NBA playoffs after he violated the league’s COVID health and safety protocols by attending a promotional event for his tequila …

NBA: LeBron James' 34-foot dagger lifts playoff bound Lakers over Warriors; Grizzlies eliminate Spurs
3 years, 7 months ago

NBA: LeBron James' 34-foot dagger lifts playoff bound Lakers over Warriors; Grizzlies eliminate Spurs

Firstpost  

In the other play-in game, the Grizzlies earned the right to face the Warriors next by beating the 10th-seeded San Antonio Spurs 100-96. Los Angeles: LeBron James overcame blurred vision Wednesday to score a 34-foot three pointer with under a minute left as the Los Angeles Lakers rallied from a first half deficit to beat the Golden State Warriors 103-100 …

Lakers begin long road to NBA title repeat vs. Warriors
3 years, 7 months ago

Lakers begin long road to NBA title repeat vs. Warriors

LA Times  

Lakers LeBron James and Marc Gasol try to trap Warriors guard Stephen Curry during a game earlier this season. …It’s always a balance.” Lakers LeBron James has ankle scare as Lakers win, will face Warriors in playoff play-in LeBron James appeared to injure his right ankle again after a layup in Sunday’s win over the Pelicans. But James said he’s …

LeBron James has ankle scare as Lakers win, will face Warriors in playoff play-in
3 years, 7 months ago

LeBron James has ankle scare as Lakers win, will face Warriors in playoff play-in

LA Times  

Lakers forward LeBron James drives to the basket against Pelicans forwards Wenyen Gabriel and Naji Marshall on Sunday night in New Orleans. LeBron James limped to the Lakers’ bench in the fourth quarter after he “tweaked” his right ankle after stepping on the foot of New Orleans’ Nickeil Alexander-Walker, his body hitting the court after scoring on a 360-degree layup. …

Lakers newsletter: Let’s get real, the Lakers are about to lose a lot of games
3 years, 8 months ago

Lakers newsletter: Let’s get real, the Lakers are about to lose a lot of games

LA Times  

Welcome to the latest edition of the L.A. Times’ Lakers newsletter, the one email you’ll get today with bad news because everything else on the internet in 2021 has been just too sunny for my liking. The Lakers are about to lose a lot of games – this doesn’t feel like some bold prediction, not after watching them stumble through …

NBA: Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James urged to rethink 'private' vaccine stance
3 years, 9 months ago

NBA: Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James urged to rethink 'private' vaccine stance

Firstpost  

LeBron James has been urged to reconsider his refusal to confirm whether or not he will take the Covid-19 vaccine after comments which underscored apprehension amongst NBA players over the new coronavirus drugs. National Basketball Players Association executive director Michele Roberts told Yahoo Sports that reactions from players about whether to take the vaccine had ranged from “Hell no, I’m …

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