LeBron James and Max Christie lead Lakers to win over Portland
The big picture demanded that the Lakers be smart; the small picture demanded the Lakers play a little tougher Thursday night.Anthony Davis, who missed most…
Will LeBron James stick around NBA to play with sons Bronny and Bryce?
Milestones are routine for LeBron James these days. He turned 40 on Dec. 30 and the next day became the first player in NBA history…
The Sports Report: Ohio State gets its revenge in the Rose Bowl
Howdy, I’m your host, Austin Knoblauch, filling in for Houston Mitchell. Let’s get right to the news.From Andrés Soto: This time, Ohio State left no…
The Sports Report: The Lakers are putting their faith in Austin Reaves
Howdy, I’m your host, Iliana Limón Romero, filling in for Houston Mitchell, who was probably busy saving the best seat to watch the Rose Parade.…
Lakers keep Cavaliers close early, but fall to potent Cleveland
The Lakers were again buried under an avalanche of Cleveland Cavaliers three-pointers, the spacing and the gaps on the court pulling the Lakers’ defense to…
LeBron James hopes to eventually retire with the Lakers
Howdy, I’m your host, Austin Knoblauch, filling in for Houston Mitchell. Let’s get right to the news.From Dan Woike: Speaking as a 40-year-old NBA player…
Dorian Finney-Smith excited to try to win with LeBron James
The things that the Lakers and LeBron James are going to like best about Dorian Finney-Smith are the things that have kept Finney-Smith from appreciating…
Lakers acquire Dorian Finney-Smith by trading D’Angelo Russell to Nets
He’s not a big name, but it’s a big trade.The Lakers have acquired Dorian Finney-Smith, a multiple-positional defender shooting 43.5% from three-point range this season,…
LeBron James at 40: A look at his longevity and twilight of his career
LeBron James loves horror movies, loves them so much he has a tattoo of his “Big Three” villains on his thigh. There’s “Nightmare on Elm…
Rams are heading to the playoffs as NFC West champs
Howdy, I’m your host, Austin Knoblauch, filling in for Houston Mitchell, who’s probably busy calculating how much the Dodgers will spend on sunflower seeds with…
Anthony Davis and Austin Reaves power LeBron-less Lakers to win
The hit was going to come, the Lakers and JJ Redick sure of it.Sacramento had been thrown into complete chaos, the Lakers taking two straight…
Lakers are coming home and could be getting healthier
LeBron James and Rui Hachimura were home sick. Anthony Davis was in the back getting his injured ankle treated. D’Angelo Russell and Jaxson Hayes weren’t…
Some USC players can’t wait for the Las Vegas Bowl
Howdy, I’m your host, Austin Knoblauch, filling in for Houston Mitchell, who’s probably busy trying to calculate the Dodgers’ luxury tax penalty for 2025. Let’s…
The Sports Report: LeBron James and Lakers deliver on Christmas
Howdy, I’m your host, Austin Knoblauch, filling in for Houston Mitchell, who’s probably busy working on his Christmas wish list for next year. Let’s get…
Austin Reaves emotional after winning game for Lakers on Christmas
SAN FRANCISCO — Christmas in California isn’t a Hallmark movie. The only magical snowfall in the Bay Area on Wednesday came when white confetti fluttered down…
Austin Reaves’ buzzer-beater delivers Lakers to win over Warriors
SAN FRANCISCO — LeBron James walked through the visiting locker room Christmas afternoon and wondered if there was music playing inside the Chase Center.As a DJ…
Why Walker Buehler’s time with the Dodgers is over
Howdy, I’m your host, Austin Knoblauch, filling in for Houston Mitchell, who probably will be watching a lot of Alastair Sim and Darren McGavin today.…
Pistons expose LeBron James and Lakers for what they are
Identity in the NBA, the foundational qualities that define how a team will play most nights, are almost always forged over the course of a…
Rams in command of their playoff destiny ahead of Cardinals game
Howdy, I’m your host, Austin Knoblauch, filling in for Houston Mitchell. Let’s get right to the news.From Gary Klein: Tyler Higbee is not prone to…
Prep Rally: It’s award season for high school football’s stars
Hi, and welcome to another edition of Prep Rally. My name is Eric Sondheimer. It’s awards time in high school football. The Times’ all-star football…