NEW YORK (AFP) -- NBA Most Valuable Player Joel Embiid of Philadelphia, Milwaukee's Giannis Antetokounmpo, Dallas star Luka Doncic and Boston's Jayson Tatum were among those named Wednesday, May 10, to the All-NBA First Team. *(L-R)* *Luka Doncic, Jayson Tatum, Joel Embiid, Giannis...
LOS ANGELES (AFP) — Bronny James, the 18-year-old son of NBA superstar LeBron James, announced Saturday, May 6, he has committed to play at the University of Southern California. *Bronny James (AFP)* In an Instagram posting, Bronny James displayed a photo of himself in the USC locker room...
LOS ANGELES (AFP) -- LeBron James said the Los Angeles Lakers cannot afford to make any mistakes when they face off against Stephen Curry and the Golden State Warriors in their blockbuster playoff series opener on Tuesday, May 2. *LeBron James of the Los Angeles Lakers in the first half of Game...
Cebu 5th district Rep. Vincent Franco "Duke" Frasco poses for a picture with his two boys. In the background is LeBron James of the Los Angeles Lakers. Cebu 5th district Rep. Vincent Franco "Duke" Frasco and his two boys were lucky enough to catch a glimpse of LeBron James and the rest of the Los...
LOS ANGELES (AFP)--The Los Angeles Lakers punched their ticket to the NBA Western Conference semi-finals in emphatic style Friday, mauling the Memphis Grizzlies 125-85 to win their first-round series 4-2. *D'Angelo Russell of the Los Angeles Lakers takes a shot against Santi Aldama of the Memphis...
New York, United States (AFP) -- The Philadelphia 76ers shook off the absence of Joel Embiid to sweep Brooklyn out of the NBA playoffs on Saturday, April 22, as the Phoenix Suns closed in on a second-round berth and the Los Angeles Lakers made a statement against Memphis. *Paul Reed of the...
LOS ANGELES (AFP) -- LeBron James scored 30 points as the Los Angeles Lakers muscled their way into the NBA playoffs on Tuesday, April 11, with a thrilling come-from-behind 108-102 overtime victory against the Minnesota Timberwolves. *LeBron James of the Los Angeles Lakers attempts a layup in front...
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...