LeBron James: ‘Luka Doncic doesn’t need to bend his game for me’
LeBron James keeps scoring like time forgot about him. Thirty more Tuesday night. Another win. Another reminder that the usual rules don’t apply.
But after...
NBA Notes: Wizards, CJ McCollum, Lakers, LeBron James, Grizzlies
Wizards
The Wizards made things interesting. Nearly too interesting.
CJ McCollum scored 27 points and helped Washington steady itself late after a massive lead vanished, holding...
NBA Notes: Pelicans, Dejounte Murray, Lakers, Deandre Ayton, Nuggets
Pelicans
Asked over the weekend whether he expects Dejounte Murray to play at any point this season, Pelicans coach James Borrego wasn’t ready to commit.
“I...
NBA trade proposal sends Mavericks’ Daniel Gafford to Lakers
The Lakers already answered the biggest question facing the franchise when they landed Luka Doncic. They found the next guy.
Now comes the harder part....
NBA Notes: Heat, Tyler Herro, Lakers, Jake LaRavia, Raptors
Heat
Guard Tyler Herro has been upgraded from questionable to available and is expected to return Tuesday against the Timberwolves, per Anthony Chiang of the...
NBA Notes: Lakers, Luka Doncic, Suns, Devin Booker, Timberwolves
Lakers
The Lakers needed one of those nights and got it.
Luka Doncic poured in 36 points with nine rebounds and eight assists, LeBron James added 26...
Lakers continue to monitor wing market, for now to no avail
The Lakers remain on the lookout for a true two-way wing, but that search continues to run into familiar roadblocks.
According to Marc Stein of...
Should Lakers make run at Blazers’ Robert Williams III?
The Lakers don’t have a patience problem. They have a timing problem.
They started the season looking like a team that could hang in the...
NBA Notes: Kings, Dennis Schroder, Lakers, Jake LaRavia, Warriors
Kings
Dennis Schroder says the trade deadline doesn’t rattle him, even with his frequent-mover résumé. Instead, the veteran guard said his approach never changes.
“I always...
LeBron James can still help you win ‘in right situation,’ NBA coach says
LeBron James is the oldest active player in the NBA, and at 41, no one is confusing this version with the MVP years. That...
NBA Notes: Nuggets, Jamal Murray, Thunder, Cason Wallace, Lakers
Nuggets
Right now, Jamal Murray is standing alone.
With injuries wiping out the rest of Denver’s usual starting five, Murray is the lone regular still available,...
NBA Notes: Blazers, Donovan Clingan, Lakers, Luka Doncic, Magic
Trail Blazers
Donovan Clingan continues to give Portland a steady presence in the middle.
The second-year center has settled into a consistent rhythm, averaging 10.8 points...
Lakers start new year by being just good enough
The Lakers needed a response after a rough December, and Friday offered one. Not perfect. Not smooth. But good enough.
Los Angeles opened the new...
NBA Rumors: Giannis Antetokounmpo, LeBron James, trade deadline, tanking talk
Around the league, there’s a growing belief that 2026 is when the Giannis Antetokounmpo situation in Milwaukee finally reaches a crossroads.
Several executives who spoke...
