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) -- The Los Angeles Lakers, fueled by 40 points from Anthony Davis and 31 from LeBron James, pulled off another NBA thriller on Thursday, Feb. 29, beating the Washington Wizards, 134-131, in overtime. Anthony Davis of the Los Angeles Lakers scores a basket against Jordan Poole of...
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...
LAS VEGAS (AFP) -- An under-strength Miami Heat thrashed the struggling Milwaukee Bucks 123-97 on Tuesday, Feb. 13, while Jayson Tatum scored a 41-point double-double as the Boston Celtics cruised past the Brooklyn Nets. Giannis Antetokounmpo of the Milwaukee Bucks is defended by Bam Adebayo of the...
LOS ANGELES (AFP) -- The Boston Celtics shook off a sluggish start to beat lowly Washington on Friday, Feb. 9, as the Los Angeles Lakers put on an offensive clinic in their win over the New Orleans Pelicans. Jayson Tatum of the Boston Celtics (AFP) The league-leading Celtics looked dull and...
NEW YORK (AFP) -- Jamal Murray sparked the Denver Nuggets in the final minutes to a 114-106 victory over the Los Angeles Lakers on Thursday, Feb. 8, after the Lakers unveiled a statue in tribute to the late NBA legend Kobe Bryant. Jamal Murray of the Denver Nuggets takes a shot against LeBron James...
NEW YORK (AFP) -- The NBA In-Season Tournament, which debuted last November to great fanfare, will be renamed the NBA Cup with Dubai-based Emirates as title sponsor under a new marketing partnership, the league announced on Thursday, Feb. 8. LeBron James of the Los Angeles Lakers hoists the MVP...
NEW YORK (AFP) -- Anthony Davis delivered his third career triple double on Monday, Feb. 5, to support big nights from LeBron James and D'Angelo Russell as the Los Angeles Lakers won 124-118 at Charlotte. Anthony Davis of the Los Angeles Lakers dunks the ball during the first half of a game...
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) -- A Los Angeles Lakers team missing superstars LeBron James and Anthony Davis barreled past the NBA-leading Boston Celtics on Thursday, Feb. 1, as Tyrese Maxey scored 51 points to lead Philadelphia over Utah. Austin Reaves of the Los Angeles Lakers attempts a layup against Jayson...
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...
