Tag: LeBron James
West Notes: Nuggets, Nikola Jokic, Clippers, Lakers
Nuggets
Newsflash: The defending champion Nuggets are still very good, and John Hollinger of The Athletic took a deep dive into what's been working.
Of course,...
Steve Kerr: 2024 Olympics Will Be Last Run as Team USA Coach
Warriors coach Steve Kerr says his time as coach of the U.S. men's basketball team will reach an end following the 2024 Olympics.
“To me,...
West Notes: Clippers, James Harden, Suns, Lakers
Clippers
Coach Tyronn Lue suggested James Harden looks ready for a game after a recent practice.
“He pushed the pace, he pushed the basketball, made plays...
Already, Minutes Restriction Just a Rumor for LeBron James, Lakers
Lakers star LeBron James' so-called minutes restriction lasted all of one game. Then coach Darvin Ham decided that James would give Los Angeles its...
Lakers’ Jarred Vanderbilt Expected Out at Least Two More Weeks
Lakers forward Jarred Vanderbilt became an underrated contributor toward the end of last season, following a February trade with the Jazz and Timberwolves.
But the...
LeBron James, Kevin Durant Build On Rivalry That Started Long Ago
January 8, 2008— Seattle Supersonics vs. Cleveland Cavaliers, 19-year-old rookie Kevin Durant takes the court vs. 23-year-old LeBron James for the first time. Durant...
Lakers Notes: LeBron James, Christian Wood, Anthony Davis
It's Year No. 21 for LeBron James, so he's just fine with the so-called minutes restriction being imposed by the Lakers.
Of course, "imposed" is...
Nuggets Display Championship Form in Rematch Win Over Lakers
The Denver Nuggets started the night off by receiving their 2022-23 world championship rings, and straightaway they came out strong, reminding the league of...
Dribbles: Ready or Not, Here Come the Cavs, and They Should Be Even Better
INDEPENDENCE, Ohio -- Random dribbles as the Cavaliers get set for their first week of the 2023-24 season.
1. I think the Cavs will be...
Wizards Cut Taj Gibson, Xavier Cooks
The Wizards have waived Taj Gibson and forward Xavier Cooks, reducing the roster from 17 players on standard contracts to 15, as was revealed...
Cavs Listed as NBA’s Ninth-Best in The Stein Line Power Rankings
AKRON, Ohio -- Nothing really matters until the Cavaliers take the court, but it's always interesting to see where the national media thinks they...
Tension Builds Ahead of Nuggets-Lakers Rematch on Opening Night
LOS ANGELES -- As the Denver Nuggets are set to face off with the Los Angeles Lakers to tip off the 2023-24 NBA season,...
Lakers Placing Focus on More Spacing, Buckets Down Low
The Lakes are looking to become more of an outside-in type of team this season, focusing on getting plenty of buckets near the basket,...
Spurs’ Gregg Popovich on Victor Wembanyama Debut: ‘I Thought It Was Fine’
Most people who care about the NBA were watching -- or at least checking out the box score. Or they will today.
After all, it's...
Cavs’ Tristan Thompson Striving to Push Evan Mobley ‘Past Comfort Level’
INDEPENDENCE, Ohio -- Tristan Thompson greeted reporters after practice with a large smile and blood on the back of his hand.
"When you hit the...
Spurs’ Cedi Osman: ‘It Was Time for a New Chapter’
Since entering the NBA in 2017, swingman Cedi Osman has been synonymous with the Cavaliers.
He even had his picture taken during a workout...
Joel Embiid Commits to Superstar-Studded Team USA for 2024 Olympics
76ers star center Joel Embiid has made the decision to represent Team USA at the 2024 Paris Olympics, he revealed on social media.
Early Thursday...
LeBron James to Sit Out Lakers’ Preseason Opener
It's a rematch of the Western Conference semifinals, but it's still just a scrimmage.
So LeBron James won't play when the Lakers visit the Warriors...
Michael Malone: If Lakers Still Concerned About Nuggets ‘That’s on Them’
Nuggets coach Michael Malone was tired of hearing about the Lakers long before winning the 2023 NBA title.
Now, he's hearing about them again.
If you...
West Notes: Jazz, Collin Sexton, Pelicans, Lakers, Anthony Davis
Jazz
Coach Will Hardy expects an intense battle for the starting point guard position in training camp and the preseason.
The likes of Collin Sexton, Kris...
