West Notes: Lakers, Austin Reaves, Warriors, Brandin Podziemski, Blazers
Lakers
The Lakers finally got one in the win column. After dropping their first two preseason games, they looked like a different team Sunday night,...
JJ Redick: LeBron ‘on court every day’ as Lakers play long game with nerve issue
LeBron James remains sidelined for the Lakers, but coach JJ Redick says the 40-year-old has been active behind the scenes as he works through...
Lakers reportedly ‘a little more open to short-term move’
The Lakers might be adjusting their long-term plans after getting the sense that their dream targets may not be as available as once believed.
That’s...
West Notes: Lakers, Luka Doncic, Spurs, Dylan Harper, Warriors
Lakers
Luka Doncic is set to make his Lakers preseason debut, and he’ll get more than a cameo, as ESPN’s Dave McMenamin reports.
Coach JJ Redick...
NBA Notes: Grizzlies, Ty Jerome, Lakers, Bronny James, Sixers
Grizzlies
If the Grizzlies have learned anything over the years, it’s that having a reliable backup point guard is not a luxury. It’s a necessity.
With...
NBA Notes: Knicks, Jalen Brunson, Lakers, Luka Doncic, Thunder
Knicks
The Knicks had at least one real conversation about Giannis Antetokounmpo this summer, but there was never any chance Jalen Brunson would be part...
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...
