The ball is back in LeBron James’ hands, and he is thriving in his “new” role as the Lakers’ primary caretaker. James is in this position in the wake of injuries to Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves. He had been the third option behind Doncic and Reaves, and he shifted back to a role he…
LOS ANGELES — It was a near-impossible quest for a star-less Lakers team against the NBA’s Goliath, the Thunder. Los Angeles came out of the gates matching Oklahoma City’s energy with a closer-than-expected first quarter. Advertisement Then, as each quarter and minute went by, the margin slowly separated for the undermanned Lakers, falling to the…
LeBron James on his durability: I’ve been blessed obviously, you know, the Man above, but also just like I put the work in, and the best availability is being available to your teammates, and I've been able to throughout my 23 year career, playing in Cleveland twice, Miami, and now here. Just being available to my teammates. And I think that's very important….
If you purchase an independently reviewed product or service through a link on our website, Variety may receive an affiliate commission. On July 8, 2010, during free agency, LeBron James starred in a TV special about where he wanted the play in the upcoming 2010-11 season. “The Decision” was an infamous piece of TV where…
Luka Doncic, with the eyes of five defenders fixed on him in the paint, faked a lob pass. He threatened to wrap a pass around Cleveland center Thomas Bryant’s back. Instead, the Lakers superstar pulled up straight over the top of Bryant’s outstretched arm, dropping a fadeaway jumper softly through the net. Doncic smiled slyly…
It’s a potential if not likely NBA Finals preview to highlight Tuesday’s slate as the Cleveland Cavaliers visit the Los Angeles Lakers in what could be the final game LeBron James ever plays against his first and “hometown” franchise. The 41-year-old James could retire this offseason or even return to Ohio next season for a…
LOS ANGELES (AP) — LeBron James had 21 points, 12 assists and 10 rebounds, Austin Reaves added 19 points and nine assists, and the Los Angeles Lakers rolled to a 120-101 win over the Washington Wizards on Monday night. It was James’ 1,228th career victory, including the playoffs, to tie Kareem Abdul-Jabbar for most in…
Denver’s Jamal Murray scored 53 points and teammate Nikola Jokic added a monster triple-double as the Nuggets topped the Dallas Mavericks 142-135 on Wednesday. Murray posted his second 50-point game of the season and three-time NBA Most Valuable Player Jokic added 23 points, 21 rebounds and 19 assists. Advertisement Denver led by as many as…
INDIANAPOLIS — Even LeBron James couldn’t muster the energy. With a wide-open lane in the ending moments of the Lakers’ 137-130 win over the Indiana Pacers, James simply dumped off a pass to Jake LaRavia. The 24-year-old had hops to put the finishing touches on the Lakers’ successful six-game road trip. Tired and shorthanded, the Lakers punctuated…
ORLANDO, Fla. — Luka Doncic picked up his 16th technical foul of the season in Saturday’s dramatic 105-104 win over the Orlando Magic, putting the Lakers superstar in line for a one-game suspension as the Lakers take their nine-game winning streak to Detroit on Monday. Doncic and Magic forward Goga Bitadze were jawing back and forth in…
