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…
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…
Letters: Lakers keeping LeBron James is hurting team’s future
Bill Plaschke’s idea is bold yet very sensible. The choice comes down to keeping today’s franchise player (with little chance of winning a title) or…
LeBron James silent on player option before Lakers beat Knicks
NEW YORK — LeBron James was alone in the Lakers’ locker room before Saturday night’s game, rapping along to every word of his New York-themed playlist.…
LeBron James tight-lipped about LA Lakers NBA future following cryptic social media post
In short: LeBron James provides a brief response when asked about extending his contract with the LakersJames sparked speculation following a cryptic social media post…
Without LeBron and Davis, Austin Reaves and Lakers stun Celtics
BOSTON — If you walked into the TD Garden on Thursday, you wouldn’t expect to see Rui Hachimura tongue-wagging, Austin Reaves confidently firing from 40 feet,…
LeBron James, Anthony Davis to miss Celtics game amid strife
BOSTON — The Lakers will be without LeBron James and Anthony Davis against the Celtics, the first time this season the Lakers haven’t had one of…
LeBron James lifts Lakers to thrilling double-OT win over Warriors
SAN FRANCISCO — LeBron James, in his 48th minute on the court, with his team down one in double overtime, sank two free throws in the…
LeBron James savors Lakers win rivalry with Steph Curry
SAN FRANCISCO — As Stephen Curry walked off the court Saturday night, his team having lost a double-overtime classic to the Lakers, the NBA’s baby-faced nice…
Clippers’ offense cooks while LeBron James watches Lakers lose
Russell Westbrook couldn’t work his right foot into his black Jordans late in the first quarter Tuesday, but the play had to go on. He…