Lakers GM, coach to speak with LeBron James about retirement comment in coming days
1 year, 7 months ago

Lakers GM, coach to speak with LeBron James about retirement comment in coming days

New York Times  

Lakers general manager Rob Pelinka said Tuesday that he and coach Darvin Ham will speak with LeBron James about James floating the idea of retirement after the Lakers’ season-ending Game 4 loss to the Denver Nuggets. Here’s what you need to know: James ended his postgame news conference Monday by saying: “I got a lot to think about… Just personally, with me moving forward with the game of basketball, I got a lot to think about.” On Tuesday, Pelinka said James has given as much to the game of basketball as anyone who has ever played and that James has earned the right to determine his future. LeBron James ended his postgame press conference on a cryptic note… H/T @jovanbuha pic.twitter.com/qyPiP2VzEH — The Athletic May 23, 2023 The Athletic’s instant analysis: What to make of LeBron’s comments James dropped an eyebrow-raising cliffhanger at the end of his postgame news conference, hinting at the possibility of retirement for the first time in his career. — Buha GO DEEPER LeBron James' retirement comment casts uncertainty over the Lakers' future Backstory Monday’s loss marked the end of James’ 20th season in the NBA and fifth with the Lakers.

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LeBron James achieves another NBA record in Lakers’ win over Kings
5 days, 13 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 …

Darvin Ham says what he accomplished with Lakers warranted an extension, not firing
5 days, 13 hours ago

Darvin Ham says what he accomplished with Lakers warranted an extension, not firing

LA Times  

Darvin Ham was fired as Lakers head coach in May, days after the team’s season ended with a loss to the Denver Nuggets in the first round of the Western Conference playoffs. Now an assistant coach with the Milwaukee Bucks, Ham improved to 14-0 in NBA Cup games later that night when the Bucks defeated the Oklahoma City Thunder to …

Lakers rookie Bronny James building momentum in G League
1 week ago

Lakers rookie Bronny James building momentum in G League

LA Times  

The bet the Lakers made on Bronny James always carried a tremendous amount of baggage, their second-round draft pick impossible to separate from the team’s star who made no secret about wanting to play with his son. So that’s in some ways how you teach it.” Redick said Tuesday that coaching Bronny James is different because his situation is different …

LeBron James returns to score 18 in Lakers' win vs Grizzlies after missing 2 games with foot injury
1 week 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, 1 day 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 …

Letters to Sports: Lamenting the Lakers’ situation
1 week, 3 days ago

Letters to Sports: Lamenting the Lakers’ situation

LA Times  

In assessing the Lakers, Bill Plaschke noted that one reason for their record is that the ultra-talented Anthony Davis “doesn’t play like a big man” — at least on the offensive end. Conversely, a big reason for the Clippers’ success without Kawhi Leonard has been the play of former Laker Ivica Zubac, who is fourth in the NBA in rebounding …

Analysis: Only LeBron James knows what’s happening right now, and what’s in his future
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1 week, 4 days ago

Analysis: Only LeBron James knows what’s happening right now, and what’s in his future

Associated Press  

LAS VEGAS — LeBron James was starring in Las Vegas at this time last year, the headline attraction while he and the Los Angeles Lakers were about to win the inaugural version of the event now known as the NBA Cup. he’s taking some time” is what Lakers coach JJ Redick said this week when detailing why James was missing …

LeBron James steps away from Lakers for 'personal reasons'
1 week, 4 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, 4 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 …

Lakers newsletter: We’ll bite. Let’s talk about LeBron James and trades
1 week, 5 days ago

Lakers newsletter: We’ll bite. Let’s talk about LeBron James and trades

LA Times  

LeBron James has a no-trade clause in his contract and has shown no signs he wants to leave the Lakers. And in this case, there’s nothing more sinful than talking about LeBron James trades. James, who is away from the Lakers for personal reasons after missing Sunday’s game against Portland, is holding the cards here. From the Lakers’ perspective, the …

LeBron James won’t play for Lakers against Minnesota on Friday
1 week, 5 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
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1 week, 5 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 …

The Sports Report: Lakers need to jettison LeBron James and Anthony Davis
2 weeks ago

The Sports Report: Lakers need to jettison LeBron James and Anthony Davis

LA Times  

LeBron James, left, and Anthony Davis interact on the bench during Sunday’s game. Continue reading here ‘A Shohei economy’: How Shohei Ohtani’s first year transformed the Dodgers financially MLB auction: Aaron Judge’s dropped World Series ball can be yours RAMS From Gary Klein: The Rams’ decision last week to claim cornerback Emmanuel Forbes Jr., a 2023 first-round draft pick, off …

Sinking Lakers must throw LeBron James and Anthony Davis overboard
2 weeks, 1 day ago

Sinking Lakers must throw LeBron James and Anthony Davis overboard

LA Times  

Dear LeBron, … ask out. If Davis gives his approval — the Lakers don’t need it and could trade him today since he signed his contract in 2023, but they would want it because that’s how they treat superstars — the Lakers could send him somewhere that can give him a chance at another ring before his body breaks down …

‘Embarrassing': The Lakers have lost their last 2 games by a combined 70 points
2 weeks, 5 days ago

‘Embarrassing': The Lakers have lost their last 2 games by a combined 70 points

Associated Press  

MIAMI — A 29-point loss in Minnesota on Monday. We’re in a tough stretch and we’re all trying to find it.” Miami outscored the Lakers 72-15 from 3-point range — that 57-point differential tying the fourth-largest in NBA history. “We’re having trouble right now on both ends with like base-level gameplan stuff,” Redick said. I hold myself to a higher …

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 …

Lakers lose to Minnesota in lowest-scoring game of the LeBron era in L.A.
3 weeks, 1 day 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, 2 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 …

Lakers’ chance to advance in NBA Cup slim after bruising loss to the Thunder
3 weeks, 4 days ago

Lakers’ chance to advance in NBA Cup slim after bruising loss to the Thunder

LA Times  

Lakers forward LeBron James attempts a layup against the Thunder’s Isaiah Hartenstein, left, and Shai Gilgeous-Alexander during the first half Friday night at Crypto.com Arena. “They’ve taken a jump but they’re also missing a big piece too,” LeBron James said, citing injured big man Chet Holmgren and guard Alex Caruso. Well coached.” Friday in the final game of their NBA …

LeBron James takes a break from social media—Find out what triggered his decision
1 month ago

LeBron James takes a break from social media—Find out what triggered his decision

Live Mint  

LeBron James, American professional basketball player for the Los Angeles Lakers of the National Basketball Association, announced that he is stepping away from social media for the time being. LeBron James’ decision comes after he reposted a tweet from Rich Kleiman, the long-time manager of NBA player Kevin Durant, who criticized the negative nature of sports media coverage. So why …

Lakers’ six-game winning streak ends in late collapse to Orlando Magic
1 month ago

Lakers’ six-game winning streak ends in late collapse to Orlando Magic

LA Times  

Lakers star LeBron James dunks over Orlando’s Jonathan Isaac during the second quarter of the Lakers’ 119-118 loss Thursday at Crypto.com Arena. Franz Wagner hit a go-ahead three-pointer with 3.3 seconds left, giving the Orlando Magic a 119-118 win and ending the Lakers’ undefeated start at home. Shooting with a two-point lead and 18.9 seconds left, Davis missed a pair …

LeBron James says he’s taking a social media break for now
1 month ago

LeBron James says he’s taking a social media break for now

Associated Press  

LOS ANGELES — LeBron James says he’s taking a break from social media. The NBA’s all-time leading scorer and Los Angeles Lakers star posted on X, the platform formerly called Twitter, and Instagram on Wednesday to announce that he’s stepping away from his pages. His announcement came one day after he said “everybody on the Internet called me a liar …

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 …

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 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 …

LeBron James’ mind is on ‘dear friend’ Gregg Popovich’s health, not Lakers vs. Spurs
1 month, 1 week ago

LeBron James’ mind is on ‘dear friend’ Gregg Popovich’s health, not Lakers vs. Spurs

LA Times  

LeBron James had San Antonio on his mind Wednesday night, but not because the Lakers face the Spurs on Friday. The Spurs revealed earlier Wednesday that longtime coach Gregg Popovich suffered a mild stroke Nov. 2 at the team’s arena in the hours before a game against the Minnesota Timberwolves. “For me personally, there’s much bigger news out of San …

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 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 …

Bronny James makes his G League debut with LeBron and Anthony Davis watching
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Bronny James makes his G League debut with LeBron and Anthony Davis watching

LA Times  

There was one gold Lakers jersey for sale at the pop-up merchandise stand in the lobby outside the UCLA Health Training Center in El Segundo — and it represented why some of the Lakers’ biggest VIPs transformed a practice court into a venue for nearly 700 fans Saturday night — Bronny James. In front of Lakers general manager Rob Pelinka, …

Critical decision by JJ Redick pays off in Lakers’ win over 76ers
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1 month, 2 weeks ago

Critical decision by JJ Redick pays off in Lakers’ win over 76ers

LA Times  

Lakers star LeBron James drives on 76ers forward Paul George, right, during the second quarter of the Lakers’ 116-106 win Friday at Crypto.com Arena. In Las Vegas last summer, a veteran NBA coach spoke about the Lakers’ decision to hire JJ Redick noting that nothing can prepare someone — an assistant, broadcaster, whoever — for the massive volume of decisions …

Lakers assign Bronny James to South Bay Lakers of G League
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Lakers assign Bronny James to South Bay Lakers of G League

LA Times  

Lakers guard Bronny James warms up before a game against the Minnesota Timberwolves on Oct. 22. The Lakers assigned rookie guard Bronny James to their South Bay affiliate Thursday, clearing the way for James to make his G League debut Saturday night in El Segundo. On the Lakers’ most recent trip, Bronny James scored his first career NBA points to …

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 …

Cavaliers Make Historic Start with Win over Lakers
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Cavaliers Make Historic Start with Win over Lakers

Associated Press  

The Cleveland Cavaliers defeated the Los Angeles Lakers 134-110 in a thrilling game that included a special homecoming for LeBron James and his son, Bronny. Evan Mobley led the Cavs with 25 points, while Donovan Mitchell added 24. Bronny James made his first NBA points with a 14-foot jumper in the final minutes, marking a significant moment for the young …

Lakers’ Bronny James scores first career points in loss to hometown Cavaliers: ‘A dream come true’
1 month, 3 weeks ago

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

New York Times  

CLEVELAND — Bronny James scored the first points of his NBA career while visiting his hometown Cleveland Cavaliers on Wednesday, hitting a 14-foot stepback jumper with a little more than two minutes remaining in the fourth quarter of the Los Angeles Lakers’ 134-110 loss. But yeah, it felt good after.” “To see him get his first NBA basket in this …

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 …

Lakers newsletter: How the Lakers couldn’t make a shot but still won their opener
2 months ago

Lakers newsletter: How the Lakers couldn’t make a shot but still won their opener

LA Times  

Hey everyone, this is Dan Woike and welcome to The Times’ Lakers newsletter, where we talk about a team that just managed to do the impossible — win on opening night and during a LeBron James milestone game. In their win against Minnesota, the Lakers made only five of 30 from three, an appallingly bad shooting night for a team …

LeBron and Bronny James make history in Lakers’ season-opening win
2 months ago

LeBron and Bronny James make history in Lakers’ season-opening win

LA Times  

Lakers forward LeBron James and his son, guard Bronny James, enter the game in the second quarter Tuesday night to make NBA history as the first father and son to play together. Part plan, part pipe dream, LeBron and Bronny James became the first father and son to share an NBA court together, a milestone celebrating the elder James’ longevity …

Bronny James shines and Quincy Olivari makes a pitch to stay with the Lakers
2 months ago

Bronny James shines and Quincy Olivari makes a pitch to stay with the Lakers

LA Times  

Lakers rookie guard Bronny James walks next to his father and Lakers star LeBron James before the team’s preseason finale against the Golden State Warriors on Friday in San Francisco. “Like, it’s the only thing I’ve wanted.” While he also had six turnovers, the shooting and passion he played with outweighed any hiccups. And not only did I have fun, …

Column: LeBron James’ golden Olympics wasted on tarnished Lakers
3 months, 4 weeks ago

Column: LeBron James’ golden Olympics wasted on tarnished Lakers

LA Times  

LeBron James is all smiles as he shows off his gold medal after the U.S. defeated France for the gold medal at the Paris Olympics. The dilemma facing LeBron James and the team that can’t possibly bring him a championship became starkly clear this summer when one of James’ shining career moments only caused Los Angeles to sigh. The rest …

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 newsletter: Have the Lakers wasted LeBron James’ final years?
4 months, 1 week ago

Lakers newsletter: Have the Lakers wasted LeBron James’ final years?

LA Times  

Welcome to this week’s Lakers newsletter, I’m Dan Woike, beat writer for the L.A. Times and this is my weekly chance to speak directly to the readers in the same way the J. As LeBron James earned an unlikely MVP — the plan wasn’t necessarily for him to be Team USA’s best player at the Olympics when Grant Hill first …

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’ 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 scores 8 points in his Vegas debut, as Lakers fall to Rockets in Summer League play
5 months, 1 week ago

Bronny James scores 8 points in his Vegas debut, as Lakers fall to Rockets in Summer League play

Associated Press  

LAS VEGAS — Bronny James has gotten the message from his father and his coach: His transition to the Los Angeles Lakers is going to take some time and a lot of work. 55 overall pick in last month’s draft, struggled from the field and scored eight points as the Lakers lost to the Houston Rockets 99-80 on the opening …

‘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 …

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