LOS ANGELES (AFP) — Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James returned from a four-week injury absence on Sunday, revealing after the team's NBA loss to Chicago he had torn a tendon in his right foot. *LeBron James of the Los Angeles Lakers drives around Patrick Williams of the Chicago Bulls...
LOS ANGELES (AFP) — LeBron James said Thursday, March 23, he is working "around the clock" to regain full fitness but rejected reports that he had set a target date to return before the end of the NBA regular season. *LeBron James talks to Anthony Davis of the Los Angeles Lakers in the first...
Julius Randle of the New York Knicks goes to the basket as Mike Muscala of the Boston Celtics defends during the second half at Madison Square Garden on February 27, 2023 in New York City. The Knicks won 109-94. (AFP) NEW YORK (AFP) -- Julius Randle and Immanuel Quickley combined for 46 points as...
LOS ANGELES (AFP) -- Nikola Jokic bagged his 21st triple-double of the season Wednesday, Feb. 15, as the Denver Nuggets maintained their grip on the top spot in the NBA's Western Conference with a 118-109 victory over the Dallas Mavericks. LeBron James of the Los Angeles Lakers scores against Jonas...
LOS ANGELES (AFP) — Tiger Woods reflected on LeBron James's NBA career scoring record on Tuesday, Feb. 14, marvelling at the Lakers great's continued dominance even as he tries to prolong his own superstar career. Tiger Woods of the United States practices on the range prior to The Genesis...
LOS ANGELES (AFP) -- LeBron James finally eclipsed Kareem Abdul-Jabbar as the most prolific scorer in NBA history on Tuesday, Feb. 7, breaking a 39-year record that many throughout basketball believed would never be beaten. Kareem Abdul-Jabbar ceremoniously hands LeBron James of the Los Angeles...
LOS ANGELES (AFP) — One of the oldest records in American sport is set to fall this week when LeBron James finally eclipses Los Angeles Lakers legend Kareem Abdul-Jabbar as the most prolific scorer in NBA history. LeBron James of the Los Angeles Lakers against the Indiana Pacers at...
LOS ANGELES (AFP) — The New Orleans Pelicans snapped a 10-game losing streak with a 131-121 victory over the Los Angeles Lakers on Saturday, Feb. 4, even as Lakers superstar LeBron James crept closer to the NBA all-time scoring record. LeBron James of the Los Angeles Lakers dunks against...
LOS ANGELES (AFP) -- LeBron James edged closer to the NBA's all-time scoring record as the Los Angeles Lakers pulled out a thrilling 112-111 victory over the Indiana Pacers on Thursday, Feb. 2. Anthony Davis of the Los Angeles Lakers attempts a shot while being guarded by Myles Turner of the...
LOS ANGELES (AFP) -- LeBron James scored a 28-point triple-double as the Los Angeles Lakers dug deep to score a 129-123 overtime win against the New York Knicks on Tuesday, Jan. 31. LeBron James of the Los Angeles Lakers leaves the court after the game New York Knicks at Madison Square Garden on...
MIAMI (AFP) -- LeBron James took another stride towards the NBA's all-time scoring record with a dazzling 46-point performance but could not stop the Los Angeles Lakers falling to a 133-115 blowout against the Los Angeles Clippers on Tuesday, Jan. 24. LeBron James of the Los Angeles Lakers in the...
LOS ANGELES (AFP)—LeBron James scored 20 of his 37 points in the second half as the Los Angeles Lakers rallied from a 25-point halftime deficit to stun the Portland Trail Blazers 121-112 on Sunday. The Lakers, who scored just 13 points to Portland's 45 in the second quarter, roared back to...