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…
Anthony Davis and Lakers defeat Wizards in another thriller
The crowd cheered unusually loud, at least relative to how it normally sounds for successful free throws in the second quarter. But this particular free…
Hernández: LeBron James always gives flawed Lakers a chance
The victory wasn’t just a statement. The 21-point comeback against the Clippers was a warning to the entire Western Conference. The Lakers should be feared.…
LeBron James rallies Lakers in fourth to beat Clippers
LeBron James’ tongue wagged after he glided from right to left to bank in a runner off one foot. He shook his head after he…
LeBron James to media over son Bronny’s future: ‘Let the kid be a kid’
LeBron James is not shy about sharing his thoughts on social media. Sometimes those thoughts are pretty run-of-the-mill, like what stand-up special he’s enjoying or…
Elliott: Lakers able to overcome Victor Wembanyama’s rare performance
Their meeting was almost poetic, a confluence of basketball eras, a rhapsody in sneakers. San Antonio rookie Victor Wembanyama, just past his 20th birthday and…
Motivate NBA All-Stars to win with a cool half-million payout
The Angels need to show Anthony Rendon the door. He comes across as a malcontent with his comment of “it’s just a job.” He doesn’t…
LeBron James and Lakers wowed by Victor Wembanyama, beat Spurs
There was no doubt that there would be exciting moments, that was clear by the line of reporters filming Victor Wembanyama’s every step before the…
With LeBron James out, Steph Curry and Warriors rout Lakers
SAN FRANCISCO — Nearly a year ago, Golden State coach Steve Kerr sat in a back room in Los Angeles before playing the Lakers and called…
LeBron James is hopeful he’ll finish career with the Lakers
INDIANAPOLIS — Speaking for the first time since reports that teams called on his availability at the trade deadline, LeBron James said he’s “happy” to be…
LeBron James finds special meaning in his 20th NBA All-Star Game
INDIANAPOLIS — LeBron James saw the space in front of him as he planted, cocking the ball back in his right hand as he jumped before…
LeBron James’ All-Star longevity? Young NBA stars take note
INDIANAPOLIS — Friday morning before gray skies opened up and pounded downtown Indianapolis with wet snow, NBA commissioner Adam Silver stood on stage with the NBA’s…
Allie Clifton becomes first woman to call a Lakers game
Allie Clifton got the call early Monday morning. Was she interested in filling in for Lakers color analyst Stu Lantz on Spectrum SportsNet in approximately…
Lakers brush off LeBron James trade rumors and beat Utah
SALT LAKE CITY — LeBron James wasn’t with the Lakers as they played their final game prior to the All-Star break. In an alternate universe, maybe…