NEW ORLEANS (AP) — LeBron James closed out his 21st NBA regular season looking invigorated, formidable on both ends of the court and ready to produce in the postseason. Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James (left) shoots against New Orleans Pelicans forward Zion Williamson in the first half of...
MEMPHIS (AP) — LeBron James had 37 points, including six in the final minute, and 10 rebounds and Anthony Davis had 36 points and 14 rebounds as the Los Angeles Lakers beat the short-handed Memphis Grizzlies, 123-120, on Friday night, April 12. Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James goes up for...
LOS ANGELES (AFP) -- LeBron James returned from a one-game absence to post a 23-point triple-double on Wednesday, March 27, and lead the Los Angeles Lakers to a 136-124 victory over the Memphis Grizzlies. LeBron James of the Los Angeles Lakers goes to the basket against Scotty Pippen Jr. of the...
LOS ANGELES (AFP) -- The league-leading Boston Celtics, fueled by 33 points from Jaylen Brown, beat the depleted Detroit Pistons, 129-102, to push their NBA winning streak to eight games on Friday, March 22. LeBron James of the Los Angeles Lakers splits the defense of Tobias Harris and Mo Bamba of...
LOS ANGELES (AFP) -- Stephen Curry returned from a sprained ankle to score 31 points and reserve Klay Thompson added 26 to spark Golden State over the Los Angeles Lakers 128-121 in an NBA showdown on Saturday, March 16. Stephen Curry of the Golden State Warriors. (AFP) The Lakers, who lost forward...
LOS ANGELES (AFP) -- LeBron James became the first NBA player to reach 40,000 career regular-season points on Saturday, March 2, the 39-year-old superstar scoring nine against defending champion Denver to achieve the milestone. LeBron James #23 of the Los Angeles Lakers reacts after scoring his...
LOS ANGELES (AFP) -- LeBron James staged the biggest fourth quarter comeback of his two-decade career on Wednesday, Feb. 28, as the Los Angeles Lakers rallied from a 21-point deficit to defeat the Los Angeles Clippers, 116-112. LeBron James of the Los Angeles Lakers takes a shot against Kawhi...
WASHINGTON (AFP) -- Four-time NBA champion LeBron James said on Sunday, Feb. 18, he has not formulated a farewell timetable but he looks forward to the Paris Olympics and wants to finish his playing days as a Los Angeles Laker. LeBron James of the Los Angeles Lakers and Western Conference All-Stars...
WASHINGTON (AFP) -- NBA All-Stars aren't sure who will be the new face of the league once LeBron James is gone, but they are confident the NBA's future is in good hands. Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James (AFP/File photo) Several top stars spoke on Saturday, Feb. 17, on the eve of the 73rd...
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) -- 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...
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...
