Inside the mindset that led JJ Redick to coaching — and his first win
JJ Redick had always fought. He fought the jeers ACC crowds poured onto him while he became one of the best — and most hated…
Lakers beat Suns behind Dalton Knecht’s best preseason game
PHOENIX — The plan, at least how it was conceptualized, was for the Lakers to come to Phoenix on Thursday night and go through an exercise…
Dwight Howard, Jeanie Buss clear air on his 2020 Lakers departure
Dwight Howard was confused.On a team led by LeBron James and Anthony Davis, Howard had been viewed as a key role player during the Lakers’…
LeBron James savors time as Steph Curry’s teammate. Will it happen again?
LeBron James had competed against Stephen Curry, fought against him and the Golden State Warriors for NBA titles over a defining chapter in the league’s…
The winning way Quincy Olivari introduced himself to Lakers nation
MILWAUKEE — All you can ask of someone like Lakers rookie Quincy Olivari is for him to be ready, for him to not run when the…
Lakers’ JJ Redick says there’s no tension between him and Doc Rivers
MILWAUKEE — Despite past tensions and public criticisms, Milwaukee Bucks coach Doc Rivers and Lakers coach JJ Redick said there are no bad feelings between them.“We’re…
LeBron, Savannah James relive Bronny’s cardiac arrest on Netflix doc
LeBron James wasn’t on the court for one of the most significant games for him last season.It wasn’t a Lakers game or even an NBA…
When and where you can buy the Lakers’ new ‘Lake Show’ jersey
Bronny James thinks they’re “pretty nice.”Max Christie says they’re “super cool.”D’Angelo Russell declared them his “favorite.”The Lakers revealed their 2024-2025 City Edition uniforms Tuesday, with…
Lakers’ JJ Redick knows importance of delegating coach duties
JJ Redick was given advice on how to deal with his first day of practice as a new coach with the Lakers.So on Tuesday, when…
LeBron James rides momentum of ‘great summer’ into new season
LeBron James was staring at his basketball mortality in the face.His team had been swept in the Western Conference finals the prior spring and his…
‘Surprise surprise:’ The stage is set for D’Angelo Russell’s career year
Who knew D’Angelo Russell would deliver the best moment from Lakers media day?The smart money Monday probably would’ve been bet on LeBron James talking about…
Q&A with Jeanie Buss on WOW wrestling, Lakers’ LeBron and Bronny James
Jeanie Buss went to her first women’s wrestling match with low expectations.“My only experience with women wrestling was like Jell-O wrestling or mud wrestling,” she…
Who’s next to join Curry, James and Durant in $500-million NBA club?
Stephen Curry signed a one-year, $62.6-million extension Thursday, keeping him with the Golden State Warriors through the 2026-2027 season and elevating his career salaries to…
LeBron James says Bronny can’t call him ‘Dad’ while with Lakers
Bronny James has many options when it comes to addressing his father and new Lakers teammate, LeBron James.He can use a shortened version of their…
Plaschke: LeBron James’ golden Olympics wasted on tarnished Lakers
He carried this country to gold.But he might not be able to carry the Lakers into the playoffs?He was the leader of the team that…
Letters: Breaking news! Was that really in the Paris Olympics
Break dancing appears to be a new Olympics sport. When I watch “America’s Got Talent,” I guess I’m watching the future of Olympics sports —…
LeBron James, Steph Curry lead U.S. to gold-medal win over France
PARIS — It’s gotta be the shoes.With these metallic gold sneakers on, of course LeBron James wasn’t leaving Bercy Arena with anything less than an Olympic…
Olympics: Steph Curry, LeBron James spark U.S. rally to beat Serbia
PARIS — This dream is still alive.The United States mounted a furious fourth-quarter comeback in the semifinals of the Paris Olympics to earn a 95-91 win…
LeBron James and Kevin Durant lead U.S. past Serbia in Paris
VILLENEUVE-D'ASCQ, France — LeBron James made his Olympic return after a 12-year absence. Kevin Durant played for the first time this summer.And the two most-experienced Olympians…
Athletes parade along Seine, Lady Gaga performs at Olympics Opening Ceremony
1 of 13 | A boat carrying athletes from Team Greece travels on the river Seine in the Parade of Nations during the Opening Ceremony…