Lakers’ LeBron James earns ESPYs nomination for breaking NBA scoring record
1 year, 6 months ago

Lakers’ LeBron James earns ESPYs nomination for breaking NBA scoring record

LA Times  

The Lakers’ LeBron James is a 2023 ESPY nominee in the category for best record-breaking performance. USC’s Heisman Trophy-winning quarterback Caleb Williams earned a nomination for top male college athlete and Angels two-way star Shohei Ohtani is up for best MLB player. NBA Finals MVP Nikola Jokic of the Denver Nuggets, American League MVP Aaron Judge of the New York Yankees, Super Bowl LVII MVP Patrick Mahomes of the Kansas City Chiefs and World Cup, Golden Ball and Best FIFA Men’s Player award winner Lionel Messi of Argentina and Paris Saint-Germain are the nominees for best athlete in men’s sports. Shiffrin is up for best athlete in women’s sports, along with Portland Thorns star and NWSL MVP Sophia Smith, U.S. Open and French Open tennis champion Iga Swiatek and WNBA MVP A’ja Wilson of the Las Vegas Aces. 2023 ESPYs nominees Best athlete, men’s sports Nikola Jokic, Denver Nuggets Aaron Judge, New York Yankees Patrick Mahomes, Kansas City Chiefs Lionel Messi, Argentina Best athlete, women’s sports Mikaela Shiffrin, skiing Sophia Smith, Portland Thorns Iga Swiatek, tennis A’ja Wilson, Las Vegas Aces Best breakthrough athlete Caitlin Clark, Iowa basketball Brock Purdy, San Francisco 49ers Angel Reese, Louisiana State basketball Julio Rodríguez, Seattle Mariners Best record-breaking performance Novak Djokovic, tennis LeBron James, Lakers Mikaela Shiffrin, skiing Max Verstappen, Formula One Best championship performance Leon Edwards, UFC Nikola Jokic, Denver Nuggets Lionel Messi, Argentina Rose Zhang, LPGA Best comeback athlete Jon Jones, UFC Jamal Murray, Denver Nuggets Alyssa Thomas, Connecticut Sun Justin Verlander, Houston Astros Best play Michael Block, PGA Justin Jefferson, Minnesota Vikings Ally Lemos, UCLA soccer Trinity Thomas, Florida gymnastics Best team Denver Nuggets, NBA Georgia Bulldogs, NCAA football Kansas City Chiefs, NFL Las Vegas Aces, WNBA LSU Tigers, NCAA women’s basketball Oklahoma Sooners, NCAA softball Vegas Golden Knights, NHL Best college athlete, men’s sports Zach Edey, Purdue basketball Duncan McGuire, Creighton soccer Brennan O’Neill, Duke lacrosse Caleb Williams, USC football Best college athlete, women’s sports Jordy Bahl, Oklahoma softball Caitlin Clark, Iowa basketball Izzy Scane, Northwestern lacrosse Trinity Thomas, Florida gymnastics Best athlete with a disability Erica McKee, sled hockey Zach Miller, snowboarding Aaron Pike, wheelchair racing and cross-country skiing Susannah Scaroni, wheelchair racing Best NFL player Nick Bosa, San Francisco 49ers Jalen Hurts, Philadelphia Eagles Justin Jefferson, Minnesota Vikings Patrick Mahomes, Kansas City Chiefs Best MLB player Paul Goldschmidt, St. Louis Cardinals Aaron Judge, New York Yankees Shohei Ohtani, Los Angeles Angels Justin Verlander, Houston Astros Best NHL player Jonathan Marchessault, Vegas Golden Knights Connor McDavid, Edmonton Oilers David Pastrňák, Boston Bruins Linus Ullmark, Boston Bruins Best NBA player Jimmy Butler, Miami Heat Joel Embiid, Philadelphia 76ers Nikola Jokic, Denver Nuggets Jayson Tatum, Boston Celtics Best WNBA player Skylar Diggins-Smith, Phoenix Mercury Candace Parker, Chicago Sky Breanna Stewart, Seattle Storm A’ja Wilson, Las Vegas Aces Best driver Brittany Force, NHRA Kyle Larson, NASCAR Josef Newgarden, IndyCar Max Verstappen, F1 Best UFC fighter Leon Edwards Jon Jones Islam Makhachev Amanda Nunes Best boxer Gervonta Davis Devin Haney Claressa Shields Shakur Stevenson Best soccer player Aitana Bonmatí, Spain/Barcelona Erling Haaland, Norway/Manchester City Lionel Messi, Argentina/PSG Sophia Smith, USWNT/Portland Thorns Best golfer Wyndham Clark Nelly Korda Jon Rahm Scottie Scheffler Best tennis player Carlos Alcaraz Novak Djokovic Aryna Sabalenka Iga Swiatek

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NBA roundup: Memphis Grizzlies beats Golden State Warriors 51-point loss; LeBron breaks record as Lakers trump Kings
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4 days, 12 hours ago

NBA roundup: Memphis Grizzlies beats Golden State Warriors 51-point loss; LeBron breaks record as Lakers trump Kings

The Hindu  

Santi Aldama scored 21 points and grabbed 14 rebounds for the Memphis Grizzlies, who drained a franchise-best 27 3-pointers to overwhelm the visiting Golden State Warriors 144-93 on Thursday. Lakers 113, Kings 100 LeBron James had 19 points, six rebounds and seven assists while breaking the NBA record for regular-season minutes, helping Los Angeles beat the Sacramento Kings 113-100. De’Aaron …

LeBron James achieves another NBA record in Lakers’ win over Kings
5 days, 19 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 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 …

Davis and James power the Lakers past Wembanyama and the Spurs 119-101
3 weeks, 4 days ago

Davis and James power the Lakers past Wembanyama and the Spurs 119-101

China Daily  

Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James faces off against San Antonio Spurs guard Stephon Castle in the second half during a NBA game at Frost Bank Center, San Antonio, Texas, USA on Nov 27, 2024. SAN ANTONIO — Anthony Davis had 19 points and 14 rebounds, LeBron James finished with 16 points, 11 assists and 10 rebounds and the Los …

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 James achieves a career first and Anthony Davis scores 40 in exciting Lakers win
1 month, 1 week ago

LeBron James achieves a career first and Anthony Davis scores 40 in exciting Lakers win

LA Times  

Lakers star LeBron James drives against San Antonio’s Stephon Castle during the first half of the Lakers’ 120-115 win to open NBA Cup play Friday. “Taking steps in the right direction.” Davis, who scored a season-high 40 points, worked from the block with Wembanyama on his hip and the shot clock running down, only to find a cutting LeBron James …

Another LeBron James triple-double leads Lakers to third win in a row
1 month, 1 week ago

Another LeBron James triple-double leads Lakers to third win in a row

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 …

LeBron gets 2nd straight triple-double, Anthony Davis injured in Lakers’ 123-103 win over Raptors
1 month, 1 week 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 Dominate Raptors, Secure First Road Win of the Season
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Lakers Dominate Raptors, Secure First Road Win of the Season

Associated Press  

The Los Angeles Lakers secured their first road win of the season with a resounding 131-125 victory over the Toronto Raptors. Anthony Davis shone with a season-high 38 points and 12 rebounds, while LeBron James contributed 27 points and 10 assists. The Lakers built a substantial lead throughout the game and never relinquished their advantage, ultimately securing their first win …

LeBron James posts ‘surreal’ triple-double in Lakers’ comeback win over Kings
1 month, 3 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 …

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 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 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 …

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’ 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 move into eighth place with victory over the Cavaliers
8 months, 2 weeks ago

Lakers move into eighth place with victory over the Cavaliers

LA Times  

Lakers star LeBron James shoots in front of Cleveland center Jarrett Allen during the first half Saturday at Crypto.com Arena. “We have to take care of our business first,” coach Darvin Ham said before the game. “Nothing else matters.” It would take a serious effort — but in what has become increasingly clear over the last two months, the Lakers …

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 Hits 40 in Los Angeles Lakers Win, Luka Doncic has 47 as Dallas Mavericks Beat Houston Rockets
8 months, 3 weeks ago

LeBron James Hits 40 in Los Angeles Lakers Win, Luka Doncic has 47 as Dallas Mavericks Beat Houston Rockets

News 18  

LeBron James delivered another epic performance on Sunday, scoring 40 points and matching a career-high with nine 3-pointers on 10 attempts as the Los Angeles Lakers rolled to a 116-104 NBA victory at Brooklyn. “Anytime I’m linked with the greats -– and obviously Big O was a big inspiration for me growing up, reading about his history –- it’s pretty …

Anthony Davis, LeBron James lead 4th-quarter charge as the Lakers hold off Philadelphia 101-94
9 months ago

Anthony Davis, LeBron James lead 4th-quarter charge as the Lakers hold off Philadelphia 101-94

Associated Press  

LOS ANGELES — Anthony Davis had 23 points and 19 rebounds, and D’Angelo Russell set the Lakers record for 3-pointers in a single season during Los Angeles’ 101-94 victory over the Philadelphia 76ers on Friday night. That’s big-time when the offense was struggling like it was.. We turned the ball over way too much and gave up too easy baskets, …

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 …

D’Angelo Russell scores 26 points, leads surging Lakers past West-leading Thunder 116-104
9 months, 2 weeks ago

D’Angelo Russell scores 26 points, leads surging Lakers past West-leading Thunder 116-104

Associated Press  

LOS ANGELES — D’Angelo Russell hit five 3-pointers while scoring 26 points, and Anthony Davis added 24 points and 12 rebounds in the Los Angeles Lakers’ 116-104 victory over the Oklahoma City Thunder on Monday night. It’s no fluke.” In his first game since scoring his record 40,000th career point in a loss to Denver, James nearly got a triple-double …

LeBron James scripts history, becomes first NBA player to register 40,000 career points
9 months, 2 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 reaches 40,000 points, but Jokic, Nuggets use finishing kick to beat Lakers 124-114
9 months, 3 weeks ago

LeBron reaches 40,000 points, but Jokic, Nuggets use finishing kick to beat Lakers 124-114

Associated Press  

LOS ANGELES — LeBron James reached 40,000 points, but Nikola Jokic had 35 points and 10 rebounds and the Denver Nuggets made a late push to beat the Los Angeles Lakers 124-114 on Saturday night. James had 26 points and nine assists while checking off his latest milestone, but the Lakers couldn’t get their third straight win. James spun around …

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 …

The Sports Report: No LeBron? No AD? No problem. Lakers beat Celtics
10 months, 3 weeks ago

The Sports Report: No LeBron? No AD? No problem. Lakers beat Celtics

LA Times  

Howdy, I’m your host, Houston Mitchell. Continue reading here SUPER BOWL Super Bowl LVIII: Start time, teams, betting odds and halftime show Sunday, Feb. 11 at Las Vegas Kansas City vs. San Francisco, 3:30 p.m. PT, CBS, Paramount+ SPARKS The Atlanta Dream acquired two-time WNBA steals leader Jordin Canada in a trade that sent guard Aari McDonald to the Sparks …

Lakers thrilling double-overtime win over Warriors could mean a new start
10 months, 3 weeks ago

Lakers thrilling double-overtime win over Warriors could mean a new start

LA Times  

Lakers star LeBron James drives to the basket during a 145-144 double-overtime comeback win over the Golden State Warriors on Saturday night. Anthony Davis had 29 points and 13 rebounds and D’Angelo Russell scored 28 as the Lakers started their six-game Grammy road trip with a win. No lineup questions, please.” The Lakers opened the second half with Prince in …

D’Angelo Russell continues to boost his value for Lakers, scoring 34 in blowout win
11 months ago

D’Angelo Russell continues to boost his value for Lakers, scoring 34 in blowout win

LA Times  

D’Angelo Russell, left, celebrates with LeBron James during the Lakers’ 134-110 win over the Portland Trail Blazers at Crypto.com Arena on Sunday night. The precursor to both of those plays was a pass from D’Angelo Russell, the Lakers’ maligned point guard who has resided inside trade machines all over the internet over the last month. pic.twitter.com/0ooUG7TLvK — Los Angeles Lakers …

LeBron James, Anthony Davis lead the Lakers to a 112-105 win over the Oklahoma City Thunder
11 months, 1 week ago

LeBron James, Anthony Davis lead the Lakers to a 112-105 win over the Oklahoma City Thunder

Associated Press  

LOS ANGELES — Anthony Davis had 27 points and 15 rebounds, LeBron James scored 25 and the Los Angeles Lakers snapped the Oklahoma City Thunder’s four-game winning streak with a 112-105 victory Monday night. “We’ve got to try to look at this and be more consistent with that.” Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored 16 of his 24 points in the first half …

LeBron James scores 25 points, Lakers hold off Clippers 106-103 to snap 4-game losing streak
11 months, 2 weeks ago

LeBron James scores 25 points, Lakers hold off Clippers 106-103 to snap 4-game losing streak

Associated Press  

LOS ANGELES — LeBron James had 25 points, eight rebounds and seven assists, Taurean Prince hit a tiebreaking 3-pointer with 1:17 to play and the Los Angeles Lakers snapped a four-game losing streak with a 106-103 victory over the Los Angeles Clippers on Sunday night. Better play from us, but it still don’t take away from the fact of how …

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 …

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 scores season-high 40 points, Lakers beat Thunder to end 4-game skid
1 year ago

LeBron James scores season-high 40 points, Lakers beat Thunder to end 4-game skid

Associated Press  

OKLAHOMA CITY — LeBron James scored a season-high 40 points and the Los Angeles Lakers beat the Oklahoma City Thunder 129-120 on Saturday night to snap a four-game losing streak. “To know I can go out and still make game-winning plays, can affect the game in multiple ways and can still close out a game in the fourth quarter when …

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 …

LeBron James and Anthony Davis lead Lakers to NBA in-season tournament title
1 year ago

LeBron James and Anthony Davis lead Lakers to NBA in-season tournament title

LA Times  

LeBron James celebrates with the NBA in-season tournament MVP award after the Lakers’ 123-109 win over the Pacers for the inaugural NBA Cup title. The NBA in-season tournament injected life into the Lakers, forcing them to accelerate their process to meet the challenge. Davis scored 41 and grabbed 20 rebounds, the best player on the floor, as the Lakers beat …

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. …

LeBron scores 39,000th point, Lakers complete sweep of tourney group play with 131-99 win over Utah
1 year, 1 month ago

LeBron scores 39,000th point, Lakers complete sweep of tourney group play with 131-99 win over Utah

Associated Press  

LOS ANGELES — LeBron James scored his 39,000th point on the way to 17 points, nine assists and seven rebounds, and the Los Angeles Lakers completed an unbeaten run through group play in the NBA In-Season Tournament with a 131-99 victory over the Utah Jazz on Tuesday night. Anthony Davis had 26 points and 16 rebounds for the Lakers, who …

LeBron James tops 39,000 points, Lakers complete sweep through tournament play, 131-99 over Jazz
1 year, 1 month ago

LeBron James tops 39,000 points, Lakers complete sweep through tournament play, 131-99 over Jazz

Associated Press  

LOS ANGELES — LeBron James scored his 39,000th point on the way to 17 points, nine assists and seven rebounds, and the Los Angeles Lakers completed an unbeaten run through group play in the NBA In-Season Tournament with 131-99 a victory over the Utah Jazz on Tuesday night. CAVALIERS 122, 76ERS 119, OT PHILADELPHIA — Darius Garland scored 32 points …

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 …

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