Until he suffered a gastrocnemius strain in late December, Austin Reaves was having another great season for the Los Angeles Lakers. The undrafted guard is averaging 26.6 points and 6.3 assists while shooting 50.7% from the field and 36.5% from 3-point range, and has earned a solid number of votes in this year’s NBA All-Star…
New York Knicks point guard Jalen Brunson left Wednesday’s game against the Sacramento Kings early in the first quarter after spraining his right ankle, missing the remainder of what would become a 112-101 Kings victory. Four minutes into the game at the Golden 1 Center in Sacramento, Brunson dribbled into the attacking zone, taking a…
When LeBron James takes the court Monday in the city where he began his NBA career in 2003, his Los Angeles Lakers uniform will look a little different to commemorate the occasion. James’ jersey will have a patch affixed to the upper right chest to celebrate his record-setting 23rd NBA season, with a silhouette of…
During the 2024-25 season, the Los Angeles Lakers have had a total of 506 players suit up for them, dating back to their days in Minneapolis. Some were forgettable, some were serviceable, some were good, and a select few were flat out legendary. During the Lakers’ 80th season of existence (they were founded in 1946…
The Milwaukee Bucks beat the Los Angeles Lakers this Friday. Naturally, it was about Giannis Antetokounmpo doing something big. With the game tied 101-101 until the final minute, the former MVP made two stops against LeBron James to lead the Bucks’ 105-101 victory. It’s the Lakers’ first single-digit loss of the season. Advertisement First, there…
NEW ORLEANS – Luka Dončić is a force to be reckoned with and LeBron James continues to beat Father Time. The Los Angeles Lakers won their third straight thanks to a masterful 30-point performance from Dončić and James, defeating the New Orleans Pelicans 111-103 on the road on Tuesday night. Advertisement It was a complete…
HOUSTON — Two nights after a frustrating, injury-plagued loss in Dallas, the Rockets (22-11) got back to winning ways with Monday’s thrilling 100-97 (box scoring) victory over the Suns. In a matchup between Western Conference rivals, Houston is 3-0 against Phoenix this season. Overall, Houston has won five of its last six games and the…
Lakers starter increasingly frustrated by lack of usage, says JJ Redick originally appeared on The Sporting News. Add The Sporting News as your preferred source by clicking here. The Los Angeles Lakers have been one of the NBA’s most confusing teams through the first third of the season, posting a 21-11 record and sitting in…
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Luka Doncic scored 34 points, half on free throws, and LeBron James added 31 as the Los Angeles Lakers rallied to beat the short-handed Memphis Grizzlies 128-121 on Friday to open a two-game set. The teams will meet again on Sunday in Los Angeles. Advertisement Doncic had eight assists and six…
LeBron James’ birthday trends before Lakers play Jazz with special stats originally appeared on The Sporting News. Add The Sporting News as your preferred source by clicking here. LeBron James is a basketball legend no matter what day he plays. Advertisement But on his birthday? It shouldn’t surprise you in the least to learn that…
