Jae C. Hong/Associated PressLos Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James addressed several topics following the team’s 115-113 loss to the Golden State Warriors on Monday. While speaking to the media, James was asked about the upcoming anniversary of the death of Kobe Bryant, who died on Jan. 26, 2020, at the age of 41 in a helicopter…Continue Reading
Ashley Landis/Associated PressThe Los Angeles Lakers used a 15-0 third-quarter run to win their fifth straight game and defeat the visiting New Orleans Pelicans 112-95 on Friday at Staples Center.L.A. trailed 70-67 with 6:40 left in the third quarter after a Brandon Ingram three-pointer, but the Lakers responded with 15 straight to earn a 82-70…Continue Reading
0 of 3Ashley Landis/Associated PressAs if the 10-3 Los Angeles Lakers needed any more positivity, LeBron James is hitting no-look threes and Dennis Schroder is thinking about a long-term future.The Lakers certainly are enjoying the start of the 2020-21 NBA season.Although a no-look shot can provide a spark of excitement, the Lakers’ 7-0 road record…Continue Reading
Troy Taormina/Associated PressBasketball is easy when you’re LeBron James. So easy, in fact, that you don’t have to look at the corner three-pointer you attempted because you know it’s pure. Just look at the swagger on this one:ESPN @espnThis angle of LeBron’s no-look is incredible 🎥😳 (via @Lakers) https://t.co/ECUDYysB0MAfter Tuesday’s 117-100 win over the Houston Rockets,…Continue Reading
Troy Taormina/Associated PressThe Los Angeles Lakers finished off a two-game sweep of the Houston Rockets at Toyota Center with a convincing 117-100 victory only two days after L.A. defeated Houston by 18 on the same court.Anthony Davis led the way for the Lakers with 27 points Sunday. Tuesday, it was LeBron James’ turn to catch…Continue Reading
After the Los Angeles Lakers handled their business with little stress against the Houston Rockets on Sunday night, Lakers star LeBron James understandably had his attention on what was going on in Pittsburgh as his Cleveland Browns played in their first playoff game since 2002 against their division rival Pittsburgh Steelers, 48-37. While LeBron and…Continue Reading
9:27 PM ETDave McMenaminESPN Staff Writer CloseLakers and NBA reporter for ESPN. Covered the Lakers and NBA for ESPNLosAngeles.com from 2009-14, the Cavaliers from 2014-18 for ESPN.com and the NBA for NBA.com from 2005-09.LeBron James rang in his 36th birthday by extending his scoring streak to quadruple digits Wednesday.James’ jump hook with 6:15 remaining in…Continue Reading
Ringo H.W. Chiu/Associated PressOnly two games into the regular season the reigning champion Los Angeles Lakers believe they’re better off now than they were only a few months ago when they lifted the Larry O’Brien Trophy inside the NBA bubble. The reason for that is pretty clear to LeBron James. The additions of Dennis Schroder and…Continue Reading
Marcio Jose Sanchez/Associated PressOne day after receiving his championship ring for the 2019-20 season, Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James paid tribute to Kobe Bryant.James dedicated a message on Instagram to Bryant on Wednesday:Complex Sports @ComplexSports“Love and miss you my brother” #MambaForever https://t.co/gRm4QFcgR8Lakers players and staff received their rings prior to tipoff of Tuesday’s game…Continue Reading
Kyusung Gong/Associated PressThe Los Angeles Lakers beat the L.A. Clippers 87-81 in an NBA preseason matchup Friday at Staples Center.Lakers guard Talen Horton-Tucker led all scorers with 19 points. Teammate and forward/center Montrezl Harrell posted a 13-point, 12-rebound double-double.Lakers forward Anthony Davis and guard/forward LeBron James both rested. Clippers forwards Kawhi Leonard and Paul George played…Continue Reading
LeBron James and Kyrie Irving have never truly been on the same page. That was clear when they played together and it’s become even more clear today. Earlier this year on Kevin Durant’s podcast, Irving said he was excited to finally play with the first teammate in his career that he can trust in the…Continue Reading
