LOS ANGELES (AFP) -- The Boston Celtics shook off a sluggish start to beat lowly Washington on Friday, Feb. 9, as the Los Angeles Lakers put on an offensive clinic in their win over the New Orleans Pelicans. Jayson Tatum of the Boston Celtics (AFP) The league-leading Celtics looked dull and...
NEW YORK (AFP) -- Jamal Murray sparked the Denver Nuggets in the final minutes to a 114-106 victory over the Los Angeles Lakers on Thursday, Feb. 8, after the Lakers unveiled a statue in tribute to the late NBA legend Kobe Bryant. Jamal Murray of the Denver Nuggets takes a shot against LeBron James...
NEW YORK (AFP) -- The NBA In-Season Tournament, which debuted last November to great fanfare, will be renamed the NBA Cup with Dubai-based Emirates as title sponsor under a new marketing partnership, the league announced on Thursday, Feb. 8. LeBron James of the Los Angeles Lakers hoists the MVP...
NEW YORK (AFP) -- Anthony Davis delivered his third career triple double on Monday, Feb. 5, to support big nights from LeBron James and D'Angelo Russell as the Los Angeles Lakers won 124-118 at Charlotte. Anthony Davis of the Los Angeles Lakers dunks the ball during the first half of a game...
LOS ANGELES (AFP) -- LeBron James will not seek a trade from the Los Angeles Lakers his agent has said, after speculation over the 39-year-old superstar's future. LeBron James of the Los Angeles Lakers (AFP) "LeBron won't be traded, and we aren't asking to be," the player's agent Rich...
LOS ANGELES (AFP) -- A Los Angeles Lakers team missing superstars LeBron James and Anthony Davis barreled past the NBA-leading Boston Celtics on Thursday, Feb. 1, as Tyrese Maxey scored 51 points to lead Philadelphia over Utah. Austin Reaves of the Los Angeles Lakers attempts a layup against Jayson...
LOS ANGELES (AFP) -- LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers overcame Steph Curry and the Golden State Warriors, 145-144, in a NBA double overtime classic on Saturday, Jan. 27. LeBron James of the Los Angeles Lakers and Stephen Curry of the Golden State Warriors make each other laugh during a stop...
LOS ANGELES (AFP) -- The Sacramento Kings, fueled by a career-high 39 points from Harrison Barnes, edged the Golden State Warriors, 134-133, on Thursday, Jan. 25, as Lakers star LeBron James celebrated his record-setting 20th NBA All-Star nod with a win. Harrison Barnes of the Sacramento Kings...
NEW YORK (AFP) -- Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James was voted into the NBA All-Star Game for a record 20th time on Thursday, Jan. 25, named among 10 starters for next month's 73rd All-Star contest. LeBron James of the Los Angeles Lakers (AFP) James, a four-time NBA Most Valuable Player, was...
LOS ANGELES (AFP) -- The Los Angeles Clippers took full advantage of the injury absence of LeBron James on Tuesday, Jan. 23, to score a 127-116 victory over the Los Angeles Lakers. Russell Westbrook of the LA Clippers takes a shot against Rui Hachimura of the Los Angeles Lakers in the first half at...
Former Los Angeles Lakers star Dwight Howard showed the way for Strong Group as Kevin Quiambao and Andray Blatche’s late eruption towed the Philippine squad past a feisty Homenetmen-Lebanon, 104-95, in the 2024 Dubai International Basketball Championship at the Al Nasr Club on Sunday, Jan. 21...
LOS ANGELES (AFP) -- The Los Angeles Lakers, fueled by a near triple-double from Anthony Davis, spoiled Luka Doncic's return from injury with a convincing 127-110 NBA victory over the Dallas Mavericks on Wednesday, Jan. 17. Anthony Davis of the Los Angeles Lakers shoots the ball against Tim...
