LeBron James’ nerve issue dates back to summer, keeping him from normal routine
LeBron James won’t be suiting up when the Lakers open the 2025–26 season, and according to ESPN’s Shams Charania, this has been a lingering...
NBA Notes: Lakers, Dalton Knecht, Wizards, Cavs, Evan Mobley
Lakers
Dalton Knecht’s rookie season started strong and then hit a wall. The Lakers sharpshooter averaged 12.2 points and shot nearly 44 percent from deep...
LeBron James sidelined 3–4 weeks with sciatica, out for start of Lakers season
The Lakers announced Wednesday that LeBron James will miss the start of the season with sciatica on his right side, sidelining him for three...
West Notes: Clippers, Kawhi Leonard, Lakers, Mavericks, Kyrie Irving
Clippers
ESPN’s Kevin Pelton sees the Clippers outperforming their betting line with 49.7 wins, thanks in large part to a positive outlook on Kawhi Leonard’s...
NBA Notes: Spurs, Devin Vassell, Lakers, Cavs, De’Andre Hunter
Spurs
Devin Vassell is entering the new season healthy for the first time in a while, and that has both him and the Spurs feeling...
LeBron’s so-called ‘Second Decision’ felt like clunky, straight-to-DVD sequel
LeBron James has delivered plenty of unforgettable basketball moments. Tuesday afternoon was not one of them.
If the original Decision was an unprecedented act of...
NBA Notes: Lakers, LeBron James, Raptors, Scottie Barnes, Rockets
Lakers
LeBron James won’t be suiting up for any preseason games.
James, 40, didn’t practice during the first week of camp and was only a “modified”...
LeBron James’ ‘Second Decision’ was about cognac, not retirement
LeBron James isn’t retiring. He’s launching a bottle.
The Lakers star teased a major announcement for Tuesday, sparking widespread speculation that it might involve his...
LeBron James’ post on ‘The Second Decision’ sends Lakers ticket prices soaring
LeBron James didn’t reveal any concrete plans on Monday, but one cryptic social media post was enough to send ticket prices through the roof.
Shortly...
LeBron James teases ‘The Second Decision’ on social media, fuels speculation
We never really know what LeBron James is up to until he comes out and says it. Sometimes, he prefers not to say it...
NBA Notes: Lakers, Bronny James, Hawks, Dyson Daniels, Celtics
Lakers
It wasn’t the prettiest night for Bronny James, who shot just 1-of-12 from the field on Friday in the Lakers’ ugly preseason opener.
But coach...
NBA Notes: Lakers, Deandre Ayton, Suns, Mark Williams, Heat
Lakers
Deandre Ayton didn’t light up the scoreboard in his Lakers debut — scoring just one point in 18 minutes — but he preferred to...
NBA Notes: Sixers, Quentin Grimes, Kings, Keegan Murray, Lakers
76ers
Quentin Grimes officially taking the qualifying offer ended the NBA’s longest contract standoff of the offseason.
Grimes’ 3-and-D skill set made him one of the...
West Notes: Lakers, Jake LaRavia, Pelicans, Saddiq Bey, Timberwolves
Lakers
The Lakers quietly signed Jake LaRavia to a two-year deal in free agency, and while the move didn’t make headlines, the team believes the...
