Tag: LeBron James
Lakers’ defense has been MIA even before LeBron James’ return
You never know what you're gonna get from the Lakers, though you can take a pretty good guess at what you'll see from them...
Could and should Lakers have Pelicans’ Zion Williamson on summer radar?
The Lakers might benefit most by steering clear of a risky summer blockbuster to try to boost an already solid roster. But it all...
NBA Tanking Twist: Teams testing player participation policy in race for top pick
The NBA aimed its "player participation policy" at keeping healthy stars on the court before the 2023-24 season. Tanking teams weren’t the primary focus....
LeBron James after blowout loss to Bulls: Lakers ‘control our own destiny’
The Lakers finally had an entirely healthy lineup Saturday, with LeBron James returning from a groin issue that sidelined him for nearly two weeks.
Then...
Matthew Dellavedova named Australian Finals MVP
Former Cavaliers guard Matthew Dellavedova was named Australian Finals MVP, but not without some controversy.
Dellavedova, 34, plays for the Melbourne United, which lost the...
Lakers’ Luka Doncic day-to-day with sprained ankle
Lakers star Luka Doncic will miss Thursday's home game against the Bucks with a right ankle sprain, as first reported by Dave McMenamin of...
NBA Notes: Timberwolves, Julius Randle, Pacers, Lakers, Austin Reaves
Timberwolves
For all the wailing and gnashing of teeth over the Karl-Anthony Towns trade to the Knicks, the Timberwolves appear to be pulling it together...
NBA scout says LeBron James, Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves ‘are playing well above their defensive standards’
An NBA scout told Dave McMenamin of ESPN that LeBron James, Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves "are playing well above their defensive standards."
The Los...
Report: Lakers feared LeBron James could request trade since they didn’t talk to him about Luka Doncic-Anthony Davis deal
According to NBA insider Jovan Buha of The Athletic, the Los Angeles Lakers feared LeBron James could request a trade since they didn't talk...
Report: LeBron James, Rui Hachimura could return to Lakers lineup ‘by the end of the week’
According to NBA insider Jovan Buha of The Athletic, LeBron James and Rui Hachimura could return to the Los Angeles Lakers lineup "by the...
Lakers receive quick boost from Jaxson Hayes, still expected to pursue center in offseason
The Lakers received a boost on Sunday with the return of center Jaxson Hayes, who had missed their four-game road trip due to a...
Gilbert Arenas says Heat tried to trade LeBron James to Magic for Dwight Howard: ‘LeBron and Pat Riley were fighting over power’
Former NBA guard Gilbert Arenas recently revealed that the Miami Heat tried to trade LeBron James to the Orlando Magic for Dwight Howard after...
Are NBA owners fearing idea of potential rival league involving Maverick Carter?
Speculation about a new international professional basketball league backed by Saudi Arabia's sovereign wealth fund and Maverick Carter, business partner of LeBron James, has...
Lakers’ LeBron James expected to miss at least another week
Lakers star LeBron James may not be back this week -- or maybe even the next. Per Shams Charania of ESPN, James is expected...
