DETROIT (AP) — Steve Kerr’s 90-year-old mother is among thousands who have lost their homes as fierce wildfires rage in the Los Angeles area. Golden State Warriors head coach Steve Kerr (AP Photo/Godofredo A. Vásquez) “My mom is in good hands, but her house is gone,” Golden State’s coach...
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...
LOS ANGELES (AP) — The Federal Aviation Administration has launched an investigation after a private jet carrying the Gonzaga University men’s basketball team nearly crossed a runway as another flight was taking off Friday at Los Angeles International Airport. The plane operated by Key Lime Air...
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) — Shohei Ohtani is adding a newcomer to his family lineup. Los Angeles Dodgers' star Shohei Ohtani (AP) The 30-year-old Los Angeles Dodgers superstar posted on his Instagram account Saturday, Dec. 28, that he and his 28-year-old wife, Mamiko Tanaka, are expecting a baby in 2025....
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...
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Austin Reaves scored the winning layup with one second left after Stephen Curry tied it on a 31-foot 3-pointer with seven seconds remaining, LeBron James had 31 points and 10 assists playing in his NBA-record 19th Christmas Day game, and the Los Angeles Lakers held off the...
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Shohei Ohtani is keeping elite company. The Japanese superstar caps 2024 by winning The Associated Press Male Athlete of the Year for the third time, tying him with basketball great Michael Jordan. He trails only four-time winners Lance Armstrong, Tiger Woods and LeBron James....
SACRAMENTO, California (AP) — LeBron James had 19 points, six rebounds and seven assists while breaking the NBA record for regular-season minutes, helping the Los Angeles beat the Sacramento Kings, 113-100, on Thursday night, Dec. 19. Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James (23) shoots against...
