NBA Notes: Lakers, LeBron James, Bucks, Giannis Antetokounmpo, Knicks
Lakers
The Lakers are heading into a familiar place with LeBron James. Only this time, it is more complicated.
James is approaching free agency with priorities...
LeBron James weighing Lakers future as tone of offer looms large
LeBron James is taking his time with the Lakers, and it may come down to more than just money.
People familiar with his thinking told...
Lakers expected to explore Giannis trade; reality may be tougher
The Lakers are doing their homework on Giannis Antetokounmpo. That part makes sense.
Multiple reports say Los Angeles plans to explore trade scenarios this summer....
Rob Pelinka: Lakers want LeBron James to return, will give him space
The Lakers aren’t rushing LeBron James. They’re waiting on him.
After James said he’ll “recalibrate” with his family before deciding his future, president of basketball...
LeBron James noncommittal on future after Lakers exit, will ‘recalibrate’ with family
LeBron James isn’t ready to make any declarations. Not yet.
In the immediate aftermath of the Lakers’ season ending, James sounded reflective more than anything....
Lakers’ offseason begins, with all eyes on LeBron
The Lakers won 53 games. Then ran into the Thunder and ran out of answers.
Now comes the tricky part. Building around Luka Doncic while...
Lakers’ JJ Redick stresses mindset with season on line
The Lakers are one loss away. Down 3-0 to the Thunder, the margin is gone. The message is simple.
Win today. Then win tomorrow.
That’s what...
Lakers doing enough on SGA, but not enough anywhere else
The Lakers have found a way to slow Shai Gilgeous-Alexander. It just has not mattered.
Through three games, Los Angeles has thrown everything at the...
Lakers show flashes, Thunder show the gap
The first half keeps telling one story. The second half keeps telling the truth.
That’s where things stand for the Lakers, who are now down...
LeBron, Lakers still searching for full 48 minutes as series shifts home
The Lakers are down 2-0. The feeling is they are closer than it looks.
Los Angeles dropped both games in Oklahoma City, including a LeBron,...
Lakers question officiating after Game 2 loss: ‘I felt disrespected’
The Lakers are heading home down 0-2. They are also not happy with the whistle.
Frustration spilled over after a 125-107 loss to the Thunder...
Thunder surge past Lakers in Game 2 behind depth, defense
The Thunder did not panic when their best player went to the bench. They took over.
Oklahoma City pulled away for a 125-107 win over...
LeBron James on Austin Reaves’ shooting slump: ‘His presence helps us no matter what’
The Lakers are waiting on Austin Reaves to find his rhythm. But right now, it has not shown up.
Reaves finished with eight points on...
NBA Notes: Pistons, JB Bickerstaff, Lakers, Luka Doncic, Bulls
Pistons
The Pistons were at the bottom of the league when they hired J.B. Bickerstaff. Two seasons later, they are a factor in the Eastern...
