Tag: LeBron James
Should Lakers make run at Blazers’ Robert Williams III?
The Lakers don’t have a patience problem. They have a timing problem.
They started the season looking like a team that could hang in the...
NBA’s 65-game awards rule hasn’t aged like a smart idea
Nikola Jokic's hyperextended knee didn’t just knock him out for a month. It effectively knocked him out of the MVP race.
That would’ve been true...
LeBron James can still help you win ‘in right situation,’ NBA coach says
LeBron James is the oldest active player in the NBA, and at 41, no one is confusing this version with the MVP years. That...
NBA Notes: Blazers, Donovan Clingan, Lakers, Luka Doncic, Magic
Trail Blazers
Donovan Clingan continues to give Portland a steady presence in the middle.
The second-year center has settled into a consistent rhythm, averaging 10.8 points...
Lakers start new year by being just good enough
The Lakers needed a response after a rough December, and Friday offered one. Not perfect. Not smooth. But good enough.
Los Angeles opened the new...
Rich Paul on LeBron James, Steph Curry teaming up someday: Never going to happen
The idea of LeBron James and Stephen Curry teaming up has lived for years in the realm of debate shows and hypotheticals. On Thursday,...
LeBron James’ 41st birthday ends with Pistons reality check
LeBron James turned 41 on Tuesday night, and for a while, it looked like he might give the Lakers a little birthday juice.
Instead, the...
NBA Notes: Lakers, LeBron James, Clippers, Kawhi Leonard, Suns
Lakers
After a week of uncomfortable conversations and pointed criticism, the Lakers responded Sunday night with their most complete effort in days, writes ESPN's Dave...
NBA Notes: Lakers, recent slide, Kings, Keon Ellis, Clippers
Lakers
The “uncomfortable” practice Lakers coach JJ Redick promised after the Christmas Day loss to Houston turned out to be less about raised voices and...
JJ Redick: Lakers ‘don’t care enough’ after blowout loss to Rockets
Lakers coach JJ Redick didn’t sugarcoat it after Thursday’s 23-point loss to the Rockets. In fact, he questioned whether his team is taking winning...
NBA trade proposals send Warriors’ Draymond Green to Lakers, Kings
The Warriors haven’t exactly looked like a Finals threat this season. And lately, the basketball has taken a back seat to the tension.
That tension...
LeBron James: Honor to play on Christmas, but would rather be with family
LeBron James has played more Christmas Day games than anyone in NBA history. It hasn’t made the decision any easier.
Asked about suiting up for...
Lakers’ LeBron James on Chris Paul ordeal: ‘Not for me to comment on’
LeBron James is staying out of it. Completely.
Asked about the Clippers parting ways with Chris Paul, James said he hasn’t even talked to his...
Dribbles: Another night, same old problems for Cavs in loss to Bulls
CLEVELAND -- Random dribbles from the Cavaliers' 136-125 home loss to the Chicago Bulls on Friday.
1. You may not know this, but the Cavs...
