NBA Notes: Rockets, Kevin Durant, Lakers, Jake LaRavia, Raptors
Rockets
Coach Ime Udoka didn’t mince words after a recent loss, calling out the Rockets’ dependence on Kevin Durant and the drop-off that follows when...
LeBron James says Rich Paul comments not reflective of his own thoughts on Lakers
Lakers star LeBron James moved quickly Tuesday to create distance between himself and recent trade chatter sparked by his longtime agent.
James told ESPN’s Dave...
Lakers managing Rui Hachimura, other injury issues
Lakers forward Rui Hachimura remained sidelined Monday despite being available, as the club managed his workload during a back-to-back set.
Coach J.J. Redick opted to hold...
Lakers’ LeBron James dilemma only getting more difficult
There was a window for the Lakers to move LeBron James. That window opened the moment they acquired Luka Doncic. It may have closed...
LeBron James to begin sporting commemorative patch to honor 23rd season
Fans watching the Lakers may notice something new on LeBron James’ jersey.
According to ESPN’s Dave McMenamin, James is expected to wear a commemorative patch...
NBA Notes: Hawks, Daniel Gafford, Magic, Franz Wagner, Lakers
Hawks
Atlanta’s interest in Mavericks big man Anthony Davis has been well established, but the Hawks are also keeping tabs on another Dallas frontcourt piece.
In...
NBA Notes: Lakers, LeBron James, Heat, Norman Powell, Grizzlies
Lakers
The Lakers have transitioned into Luka Doncic’s team, and LeBron James is fully at peace with that reality.
James’ per-game numbers this season are among...
Giannis Antetokounmpo closes door on Lakers and reasserts Bucks’ edge
Milwaukee leaned on defense, toughness and a familiar closer Friday night, and it paid off.
Giannis Antetokounmpo delivered two game-saving defensive plays in the final...
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...
