LOS ANGELES (AFP) -- Luka Doncic produced another dazzling performance as the Dallas Mavericks brought LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers back down to earth with a 127-125 victory on Tuesday, Dec. 12. Luka Doncic of the Dallas Mavericks shoots the ball against LeBron James of the Los Angeles...
LOS ANGELES (AFP) -- The champagne was flowing after LeBron James and Anthony Davis inspired the Los Angeles Lakers to the first-ever NBA Cup crown, but the celebrations were short-lived with the season's main goal still ahead. LeBron James of the Los Angeles Lakers hoists the trophy with his...
LOS ANGELES (AFP) -- Bronny James, the 19-year-old son of NBA superstar LeBron James, made his collegiate basketball debut on Sunday, Dec. 10, less than five months after suffering cardiac arrest during practice. Bronny James of the USC Trojans reacts after his first career three-point basket...
LAS VEGAS (AFP) -- The Los Angeles Lakers, fueled by a monster game from Anthony Davis, beat the upstart Indiana Pacers, 123-109, to win the first edition of the NBA in-season tournament on Saturday, Dec. 9. LeBron James of the Los Angeles Lakers hoists the MVP trophy after winning the championship...
LAS VEGAS (AFP) -- Tyrese Haliburton and the Indiana Pacers' scintillating run to Saturday's NBA Cup final has brought them nose to nose with a league great in LeBron James and a legendary franchise in the Los Angeles Lakers. Tyrese Haliburton, center, expects a stiff test when he and the Indiana...
LAS VEGAS (AFP) -- The Los Angeles Lakers, fueled by 30 points from ageless LeBron James, routed New Orleans, 133-89, on Thursday, Dec. 7, to book a title showdown with upstarts Indiana in the inaugural NBA in-season tournament. LeBron James of the Los Angeles Lakers drives in for a layup against...
LAS VEGAS (AFP) -- LeBron James called for tougher US gun laws on Wednesday, Dec. 6, after a shooting at a Las Vegas college campus left three people dead as the Nevada city prepared to host the NBA's in-season tournament finale. LeBron James of the Los Angeles Lakers (AFP) James, who has been an...
LOS ANGELES (AFP) -- LeBron James scored 31 points as the Los Angeles Lakers won a thrilling duel with the Phoenix Suns, 106-103, on Tuesday, Dec. 5, to advance to the semifinals of the NBA's in-season tournament. LeBron James of the Los Angeles Lakers takes a shot against Jordan Goodwin and Keita...
LOS ANGELES (AFP) -- The NBA's inaugural in-season tournament breaks new ground again this week with stars including LeBron James and Giannis Antetokounmpo gearing up for quarterfinal clashes on Monday, Dec. 4, and Tuesday, Dec. 5. Lebron James of the Los Angeles Lakers goes to the rim during the...
LOS ANGELES (AFP) -- Bronny James, the 19-year-old son of NBA superstar LeBron James, has been given medical approval to return to college basketball activities four months after suffering cardiac arrest during practice. LeBron James of the Los Angeles Lakers greets his son Bronny James on the...
WASHINGTON (AFP) -- Maverick Carter, the manager and business partner of Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James, told federal investigators in 2021 he had bet on NBA games through an illegal bookmaker, The Washington Post reported on Thursday, Nov. 30. Maverick Carter (AFP) The newspaper, citing...
LOS ANGELES (AFP) -- Los Angeles big man Anthony Davis scored 23 of his season-high 32 points in the second half on Saturday as the Lakers earned a third straight NBA road win with a hard-fought 121-115 victory over the Cavaliers in Cleveland. Los Angeles Lakers' LeBron James drives to the basket...
