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.…
Why Lakers Anthony Davis, LeBron James weren’t enough in Game 1
Denver Nuggets forward Michael Porter Jr. (1) goes up to shoot in front of Lakers forward Anthony Davis (3) during the Game 1 of their…
Lakers fade in second half during Game 1 loss to Nuggets
DENVER — There are the technical elements of this first-round playoff series, such as the amount the Lakers can get into offensive sets, the right actions…
LeBron James says he’s the ‘G.O.A.T.’ after son calls him ‘trash’
LeBron James is not trash. He does not suck. The Lakers superstar proved those points, and then some, in a series of videos his youngest…
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…
How LeBron James and Lakers plan to end Denver’s dominance
The outline hasn’t really differed much in their past seven meetings, the four from last year’s Western Conference Finals and the three chances for revenge…
Lakers beat Pelicans, advance to face Nuggets in the playoffs
NEW ORLEANS — D’Angelo Russell walked to the bench in the first quarter, goading the New Orleans crowd to jeer. The Lakers guard had just gotten…
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.…