Tag: LeBron James
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...
Stephen A. Smith: LeBron should return to Cavs if he actually wants to win
If LeBron James wants another ring, Stephen A. Smith has a pretty clear idea of where it should happen. Namely, back with the Cavs.
Smith...
Lakers’ Luka Doncic says he’s pushing to return, but still no timeline
Luka Doncic wants to be back. He just doesn’t know when.
The Lakers star said Wednesday he’s working toward a return from his Grade 2...
Lakers fail to capitalize on ‘imperfect’ night from Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Thunder
The Lakers caught a break. They just couldn’t take advantage of it.
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander delivered one of his shakiest performances of the season Tuesday night,...
Lakers Notes: Luka Doncic, Deandre Ayton, Marcus Smart, Luke Kennard
The Lakers are going into the second round without Luka Doncic. What comes after that remains unclear.
Coach JJ Redick said there is “no update”...
Michael Jordan made NBA history three times with Wizards, even without playoffs
Michael Jordan’s time with the Wizards doesn’t get much love. No playoffs. Lower efficiency. A version of MJ that didn’t look like the one...
Rich Paul says Klutch clients face pushback from players over LeBron ties
Rich Paul is shedding light on something that rarely gets said out loud.
The Klutch Sports founder said current and former NBA players have steered...
Lakers’ Luka Doncic still not close to return, with Thunder looming
The Lakers will open the second round without Luka Doncic, and it may be a while before that changes.
Doncic is not close to returning...
Lakers’ LeBron James savors playoff victory; Luka Doncic ‘not close’
The Lakers are moving on. LeBron James made sure to take it in.
After closing out Houston, James reflected on what it means at this...
LeBron James, Lakers defense shut down and bounce Rockets
The Lakers did not light it up. They did not need to.
They shut it down instead.
The Lakers smothered the Rockets 98-78 in Game 6,...
NBA Notes: Rockets, Alperen Sengun, Lakers, LeBron James, Pistons
Rockets
The Rockets are still breathing. And now, they’re heading home with real belief.
Facing elimination again, Houston beat the Lakers 99-93 in Game 5, trimming...
LeBron James on retirement: ‘My family deserves all my time’
LeBron James isn’t there yet. But when he gets there, he sounds ready.
Speaking with ESPN’s Dave McMenamin, James opened up about what retirement will...
LeBron James calls GOAT debate ‘tiring,’ reflects on Michael Jordan
LeBron James isn’t running from the conversation. He’s just tired of it.
Speaking with ESPN’s Dave McMenamin, James addressed the long-running debate between himself and Michael...
