LeBron James has never been NBA DPOY — and it really bugs him
LeBron James has scored more points than anyone in NBA history. The four-time champion and 20-time all-star has been named league MVP and Finals MVP…
Lakers know Pelicans present problems in rematch Tuesday
NEW ORLEANS — The Lakers are going to have to defend against CJ MCollum, the Pelicans guard who races into three-point shots from all angles on…
LeBron James’ triple-double helps Lakers secure eighth place
NEW ORLEANS — Your eyes would tell you quickly. The Lakers, at their very best this season, have received the kind of all-around dominance from LeBron…
Lakers struggle in Memphis before beating the Grizzlies
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — On one end, you had the Lakers fumbling their way through the game like someone waking up in a strange, dark room with…
Plaschke: Lakers finishing with headache, nausea and dimming hopes
Headache. Nausea. The two words were uttered Tuesday night to describe the condition of a certain Laker. The two words could also describe the reaction…
Anthony Davis sustains eye injury in Lakers’ loss to Minnesota
The last time the Lakers dropped a big game at home, Anthony Davis had to leave the court after one quarter, a shot to his…
Lakers move into eighth place with victory over Cavaliers
The opportunity began Friday night in Boston, when the Celtics hung onto the smallest threads of their lead to beat the Sacramento Kings. It continued…
Bronny James declares for NBA draft, enters transfer portal
Bronny James, the son of LeBron James, announced that he will declare for the 2024 NBA draft. He’ll also enter the transfer portal while maintaining…
Lakers surge with Rui Hachimura comfortable in starting lineup
WASHINGTON — Rui Hachimura and the Lakers had just wrapped a 5-1 road trip as he stood by his locker near the door. Being back inside…
LeBron James helps Lakers hold off Wizards to complete successful trip
WASHINGTON — The challenge, the Lakers said, was as much mental as anything else. Six games in nine days including contests against some of the worst…
LeBron James on Bronny James: ‘Some tough decisions to make’
TORONTO — LeBron James, speaking to reporters after the Lakers beat the Raptors in Toronto, said his son Bronny has “tough decisions” in front of him…
LeBron James scores 40 points for Lakers in victory over Nets
NEW YORK — The Brooklyn Nets had just cut the Lakers’ lead to single digits, erasing three quarters of mostly forgettable basketball by the home team…
LeBron James upset with Lakers’ 90-point effort in loss to Pacers
INDIANAPOLIS — Maybe any other month of the NBA season, any other moment, and a night like Friday could be written off as an unavoidable occurrence.…
Why LeBron James is rooting for Duquesne in NCAA tournament
LeBron James is a longtime supporter of the Ohio State basketball team. The Buckeyes, however, did not make the NCAA men’s basketball tournament this year.…
Anthony Davis plays and Lakers dominate in victory over Hawks
Anthony Davis didn’t need 20/20 vision to see the Atlanta Hawks were trying to grab the Lakers’ attention. After the Lakers turned the ball over…
Anthony Davis and Lakers beaten by Sacramento Kings, again
SACRAMENTO — Either it’s a hurdle or a wall. The Lakers couldn’t be sure. Now they are. The Sacramento Kings fully have the Lakers’ number, one…
D’Angelo Russell scores 44 as Lakers edge Bucks in a thriller
The Lakers desperately held on to a late lead against the Milwaukee Bucks on Friday, their primary closer in street clothes because of a sore…
Why the Lakers’ loss to the Kings was so costly
The Lakers had a big opportunity in front of them on Wednesday night, a chance to put some pressure on Sacramento in the Western Conference,…
LeBron James exits early, Lakers fall to Sacramento Kings
Ugly losses produce frustrated locker rooms, and considering what happened Wednesday to the Lakers against the Kings, it should be no surprise people were upset.…
LeBron James and Lakers defeat Thunder for third straight time
At this stage, the scenarios are all easy to identify. To have the best chance at avoiding a pair of road play-in games, the Lakers…