Hernández: The Lakers must do whatever it takes to keep LeBron James
DENVER — LeBron James raised the microphone to his face. “Ummm,” he started. James smiled and looked at me. “I’m not going to answer that,” he…
Lakers eliminated by Nuggets in Game 5 on Jamal Murray’s final shot
DENVER — Did LeBron James play his last game for the Lakers? The Lakers’ season ended Monday night after a 108-106 loss to the Denver Nuggets…
Denver defeats Lakers for 11th straight time, takes 3-0 series lead
The climb is mountainous, trouble lurking at every step. One bad dribble, and Denver runs the other direction, creating an open three. One missed assignment,…
NBA disagrees with LeBron James and Lakers, backs late calls
The NBA endorsed the calls made by officials during the final two minutes of the Lakers’ 101-99 playoff loss to the Nuggets on Tuesday night.…
There are plenty of ‘ifs’ in the Lakers-Nuggets series
DENVER — History says the Lakers are in trouble. Asked about the matchup involving the Lakers and the Denver Nuggets, one Eastern Conference executive quickly responded,…
LeBron James calls Nikola Jokic one of the best players ever
DENVER — After the Lakers’ last practice before their playoff series begins Saturday night, LeBron James praised Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokic, calling him “one of…
Lakers fade late as losing streak vs. Nuggets reaches 7 games
The day began with an emotional unveiling of a Kobe Bryant statue, a depiction of the Lakers legend wearing his iconic No. 8 jersey with…