LOS ANGELES (AP) — Anthony Davis scored 24 points, Austin Reaves added 23 and the Los Angeles Lakers cruised to a 117-96 victory over the Boston Celtics on Thursday night, Jan. 23. Los Angeles Lakers forward Anthony Davis (3) shoots as Boston Celtics guard Jrue Holiday (4) and center Kristaps...
LeBron James is extending his All-Star records. The NBA revealed the starters — some of them, anyway — for the revamped All-Star Game on Thursday night, Jan. 23, and there wasn't much in the way of surprises. James is now officially an All-Star for the 21st year. Los Angeles Lakers forward...
LOS ANGELES (AP) — LeBron James had 21 points, 13 assists and 10 rebounds one day after flying to Atlanta and back to watch a football game on his day off, and the Los Angeles Lakers sent the Washington Wizards to their 11th consecutive defeat with a 111-88 victory Tuesday night, Jan. 21. Los...
INGLEWOOD, California (AP) — Norman Powell scored 22 points, James Harden added 21 points and 12 assists and the Los Angeles Clippers defeated LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers, 116-102, on Sunday night, Jan. 19, in the Lakers’ first visit to the new Intuit Dome. Los Angeles Clippers...
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Austin Reaves scored a career-high 38 points, LeBron James had 29 and the Los Angeles Lakers held on to beat the Brooklyn Nets 102-101 on Friday night, Jan. 17. Los Angeles Lakers guard Austin Reaves, right ,drives toward the basket as Brooklyn Nets center Day'Ron Sharpe...
LOS ANGELES (AP) — As the punishing winds that fueled the deadly fires in the Los Angeles region have eased, members of the sports community are beginning to deal with the fallout. Los Angeles Lakers coach JJ Redick recounts that he and his family lost their house in the deadly Pacific Palisades...
DALLAS (AP) — Los Angeles Lakers coach JJ Redick said members of his family were among those in Southern California forced to evacuate their homes on Tuesday, Jan. 7, due to a wildfire that was being whipped by strong winds around Los Angeles. The Palisades Fire burns a residence in the Pacific...
LOS ANGELES (AP) — LeBron James scored 30 points to become the NBA’s career leader in 30-point games, surpassing Michael Jordan’s record during the Los Angeles Lakers’ 119-102 victory over the Atlanta Hawks on Friday night, Jan. 3. Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James, right, shoots as...
EL SEGUNDO, California (AP) — LeBron James celebrated his 40th birthday on Monday, Dec. 30, with gratitude for his basketball longevity and optimism about his future with the Los Angeles Lakers. LeBron James (AP) And when James was asked how he’ll know when it’s finally time to retire, the...
When LeBron James broke another NBA record earlier this month, the one for most regular-season minutes played in a career, his Los Angeles Lakers teammates handled the moment in typical locker room fashion. They made fun of him. FILE - Cleveland Cavaliers' LeBron James, center, stands in the back...
LOS ANGELES (AP) — The Los Angeles Lakers have traded guard D’Angelo Russell to the Brooklyn Nets for forward Dorian Finney-Smith and guard Shake Milton. Los Angeles Lakers guard D'Angelo Russell (1) dribbles during the first half of an NBA basketball game against the Detroit Pistons in Los...
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Anthony Davis had 36 points, 15 rebounds and eight assists in the Los Angeles Lakers' 132-122 win over Sacramento on Saturday night in the Kings’ first game under interim coach Doug Christie. LeBron James didn’t play for the Lakers because of illness, but a balanced...