LeBron James had the gym hyped as he poured in 42 points at the Drew League, playing alongside DeMar DeRozan.
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Despite his immense talent, there hasn't been much of a market for Irving outside of one interested team: the Lakers.
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After being included in the Rudy Gobert deal, Patrick Beverley appears to be a "strong trade candidate."
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While trade rumors swirl around Russell Westbrook, Darvin Ham is preparing for him to be on the Lakers roster come opening night.
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The Spurs have already made a big deal this offseason, trading Dejounte Murray to the Hawks for multiple draft picks.
The Lakers added three young former first-round picks and a recent NBA champion. Will these signings move the needle?
The Nets and Lakers are "actively engaged" in trade discussions centered around Kyrie Irving and Russell Westbrook, Yahoo Sports' Chris Haynes reports.
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The California Classic Summer League tips off on Saturday, July 2. We've got you covered on the rosters for each team.
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Free agency officially begins at 6pm ET on Thursday, June 30. The Sporting News is breaking down every major signing and trade in real time with instant analysis.
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With free agency happening so fast, here's a breakdown of the best players that are still unsigned.
Given their spending limitations, who could the Lakers target in free agency to address their biggest needs?
Pacers rookie Bennedict Mathurin is certainly not lacking in confidence.
The 2022 NBA Draft has come and gone. Which franchise had the most successful draft night?
Scotty Pippen Jr. will have one familiar face on the Lakers in LeBron James, having played his high school basketball at Sierra Canyon alongside Bronny James.
Where does Los Angeles land in the draft order? Here is everything you need to know ahead of the 2022 NBA Draft.
The Lakers didn't originally have a selection in the 2022 NBA Draft. Now they are armed with the 35th overall pick.
Jacob Camenker
It seems as though the Lakers are a real option for Kyrie Irving in free agency, but it comes with a caveat.
The Pelicans were kind enough to remind the Lakers of that ahead of the 2022 NBA Draft Lottery.
With the Warriors winning their fourth title in eight seasons, they've provided us with a reminder that their dynasty is not over, returning to the mountaintop after two down seasons.
In a fitting end to the NBA's 75th anniversary season, the Golden State Warriors hoist the Larry O'Brien Trophy.
Draymond Green says playing against LeBron James is like a chess match.
'Individually, Michael Jordan authored one of the best all-around performances in championship series history,' The Sporting News wrote, after the Bulls closed out Magic Johnson's Lakers in 1991.
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In an upcoming episode of The Shop, the Lakers' LeBron James said he'd like to own an NBA team once his playing days are done, and that he wants to bring a team to Las Vegas.
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If he had to choose, LeBron James would like to play with Draymond Green and the Golden State Warriors in this year's playoffs.
Nearly a decade after playing in his final NBA game, Rasheed Wallace is now building a reputation for his work on the sidelines.
The Lakers have agreed to terms with Darvin Ham to become their new head coach.
In addition to the Celtics' opportunity to win their first championship since 2008, they can break a tie with the Lakers to re-establish themselves as the NBA's most-decorated franchise.
From Tyronn Lue to Erik Spoelstra to now Darvin Ham, LeBron James has played for a number of different coaches.
A look at LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers' star's relationship with Premier League giants Liverpool.
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Darvin Ham served as an assistant coach with the Milwaukee Bucks since 2018 and is now set to become the Lakers head coach.
The Lakers have a lot of questions to answer this offseason, but expectations will continue to be high as long as LeBron James and Anthony Davis are on the roster.
The Lakers don't have any draft picks in the 2022 NBA Draft because of one marquee trade and another smaller deal.
The Lakers superstar answered a wide range of questions in an impromptu Twitter AMA on Monday.
The Magic Johnson Trophy will be awarded to the best player in the Western Conference Finals.
Here's a running list of who the Lakers have interviewed or requested to interview in their search to replace Frank Vogel.
Will Phil Jackson's involvement in the Lakers' coaching search eventually leave the team with Russell Westbrook instead of LeBron James?
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Jackson is "significantly involved" in the Lakers' process, according to ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski.
Raptors head coach Nick Nurse's name was mentioned in rumors to fill the Lakers' coaching vacancy and he and team president Masai Ujiri addressed those rumors during their 2021-22 season exit interviews.
This isn't the first time LeBron has made a bold social media claim, but given his recent track record with Twitter proclamations, maybe he shouldn't have.
LeBron James once again leads the way in jersey sales. James now extends his impressive streak to four straight seasons.
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The Athletic reported that James would be "very enthused" about Jackson becoming the next head coach of the Lakers.
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On Monday, the Lakers fired head coach Frank Vogel after the team failed to qualify for the playoffs. The Athletic's Shams Charania reported that Raptors head coach Nick Nurse is among the "top targets" to replace Vogel.
The Lakers are reportedly expected to part ways with head coach Frank Vogel. Who are the best candidates to take over?
Frank Vogel's time with the Lakers has reportedly come to an end after three seasons.
With only days remaining in the 2021-22 NBA season, the league's leading scorers are currently separated by less than 0.5 points per game.
The Lakers announced Friday that James will miss the final two games of the 2021-22 regular season because of an ankle injury.
Which team was better? Or worse? The Sporting News sorts out yet another facet of the MJ vs. LeBron debate.
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On an upcoming episode of "The Shop," LeBron James says he would pick Stephen Curry if he could play with any active player.
The Lakers will head into an offseason of uncertainty after completing one of the most disappointing seasons in franchise history.
Examining how Vegas handicaps NBA title odds and how NBA models like FiveThirtyEight come to different numbers
Here is the outlook of LeBron James' contract for the coming seasons, including when the 18-time All-Star can enter free agency.
After being eliminated from playoff contention, here's a snapshot of where the Lakers stand heading into the offseason.
LeBron James and the Lakers are two games back from the final spot in the Play-In Tournament with four games to play.
On Monday, Lakers legend Magic Johnson appeared on ESPN's "Get Up," where he spoke on what has gone wrong for his beloved team during its nightmarish season.
The Lakers are suddenly in danger of missing the Western Conference Play-In Tournament with only six games remaining in the season.
Will LeBron James and the Lakers even reach the 2022 NBA Playoffs?
The Lakers star has missed two straight games with a sprained ankle but will return on Friday against the New Orleans Pelicans
After being sidelined since Feb. 16, Anthony Davis will return for the Lakers on April 1 against the New Orleans Pelicans.
Frustrations continue to mount for Russell Westbrook and the Lakers, who have fallen out of the Western Conference Play-In picture with seven games remaining in the regular season.
Davis was a full participant in Monday's practice and could return for the Lakers as early as Friday.
LeBron James isn't happy that the Los Angeles Lakers are in danger of missing the Play-In Tournament after losing to the New Orleans Pelicans on Sunday.
LeBron James injured his ankle against the New Orleans Pelicans on Sunday and was in noticeable pain afterwards.
Almost 12 months after Kobe Bryant's deal with Nike expired, his estate and Vanessa Bryant have agreed to a new deal with the sportswear giant to continue their partnership.
Six players. Eight 50-point performances. While no two 50-point games are alike, there are a few common threads that connect these performances from a historic month of March.
Barring injury, LeBron James will eventually pass Kareem Abdul-Jabbar to become the NBA's all-time leading scorer. But looking beyond career point totals, how does The King stack up with Michael Jordan, Wilt Chamberlain and Kevin Durant?
In the arena that he called home for 11 seasons, LeBron James defied logic and gravity with a dunk over his former teammate.
LeBron James has passed Karl Malone for second on the NBA's all-time scoring list. When could he pass Kareem Abdul-Jabbar for the top spot?
In the first half of the Lakers' game against the Wizards, LeBron James moved past Karl Malone into second all-time in scoring.
LeBron James continues to re-write the NBA record books. These are his records that will likely never be touched.
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LeBron James has had some of the more memorable moments of his legendary career against the Raptors, but the rivalry has taken a turn lately.
In response to Anthony Davis saying that his injury kept the Lakers from defeating the Suns in 2021, Devin Booker couldn't help but laugh and shrug it off.
The Lakers star is the first player ever to cross 10,000 points, 10,000 rebounds and 10,000 assists, creating a new lane in NBA history.
LeBron James made history by scoring 50 points not once, but twice within the last week.
Th Rockets had only won one of their past 14 games entering tonight's contest against the reeling Lakers, as rookie Jalen Green put on a show with a career-high 32 points.
Russell Westbrook spoke at length about the criticism both he and his family have faced this season.
Norm Nixon, who was drafted by the Lakers in 1977, played a major role in two Lakers championships before being traded in 1983.
LeBron James turned back the clock with a historic 56-point night against the Warriors, sending Twitter into a buzz.
LeBron James became the fourth-oldest player in NBA history to score 50 or more points, turning in a historic performance against the Warriors.
The Lakers icon was speaking prior to the game against the Warriors, and he did not mince words when it came to Russell Westbrook.
The Russell Westbrook experience in Los Angeles has been less than ideal and the All-Star guard is running out of time to right the ship.
The Lakers moved to 27-35 on the season in losing to the Clippers on Thursday.
The Lakers are currently in shambles and the Clippers have taken advantage of their rivals' situation, defeating them at Crypto.com Arena and maintaining coach Ty Lue's unbeaten record against the Lakers since taking over as head coach in Los Angeles.
Bryant didn't want to "do all the other bulls—" associated with the job, according to Barkley.
The Lakers are just 2.0 games away from falling out of the Play-In picture, with 21 regular season games remaining.
With the 123-95 loss to the Pelicans, the Lakers suffered their fifth defeat in their last six games with the road ahead not favouring them. Postgame, LeBron James said the team had no answer for the Pelicans' big mid-game run.
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“I see myself being with the purple and gold as long as I can play. But I also have a goal that if it’s possible — I don’t even know if it’s possible — and if I can play with my son, I would love to do that,” James said.
The mistakes of the past will limit what Rob Pelinka can do in the future.
With the stretch run of the season approaching, plenty of teams haven't lived up to their expectations. Is it time to panic just yet? Let's break out the panic meter for the remainder of the season.
With All-Star weekend behind us, our attention shifts focus to the final remaining 20-plus games of the regular season. Will preseason title favorites like the Nets and Lakers turn things around?
Is LeBron James closer to Magic Johnson or Michael Jordan? Is Giannis Antetokounmpo more like Wilt Chamberlain or Shaquille O'Neal? We compared every 2022 NBA All-Star to one member of the 75th anniversary team.
Kobe Bryant dominated the league for the Lakers for the better part of two decades, but in addition to the regular season and playoff honors, the late Lakers icon also racked up some significant numbers and accolades in the NBA's midseason showcase event.
James told The Athletic that "the door's not closed" on a return to Cleveland.
Anthony Davis went to the locker room after suffering a brutal ankle injury in the second quarter of the Lakers contest against the Jazz on Wednesday.
Can the Los Angeles Lakers actually miss the playoffs this season? Given everything that has gone on in 2021-22, it is not out of the realm of possibility. We take a look to see how realistic it is.
Klay Thompson recorded his highest-scoring night since returning from his two-year injury layoff on Saturday, finishing with 33 points on 12-of-22 shooting (5-of-9 from deep) in a 117-115 win over the Los Angeles Lakers.
LeBron James passed Kareem Abdul-Jabbar in all-time points for the regular season and playoffs combined during Saturday night's game against the Warriors, but he is still a ways away from being dubbed the NBA's all-time leading scorer (which is regular season scoring only).
As expected, Goran Dragic is likely going to be bought out by the San Antonio Spurs, and the veteran guard is already drawing interest from teams such as the Lakers and Warriors.
The Lakers were one of only a few teams that didn't make a move at Thursday's trade deadline, leaving them with a lot to figure out between now and the playoffs.
LeBron James missed five games earlier this month with left knee soreness and is listed as questionable for Saturday's game against the Warriors.
The Kings, Pacers, Pelicans, Nets, Sixers, Celtics, and Blazers all pulled off big moves at the 2022 trade deadline. Who won and who lost?
For the second time in two years, it seemed like Westbook and Wall would headline a trade for each other but the Lakers wanted nothing to do with the Rockets' request.
Patrick Beverley didn't forget Russell Westbrook's infamous quote.
While Rob Pelinka and the rest of the Lakers' front office ultimately sign off on the final decisions, James should not escape culpability for his part in the construction of the roster.
Talking about a moment between the Lakers' Big 3 in the final seconds against the Bucks, LeBron James talks about how the superstars want to help each other get better and haven't been able to do a good job of it so far.
Despite not logging a minute in the overtime period, Russell Westbrook was in good spirits after the Lakers' come-from-behind win over the Knicks.
LeBron James' presence might help fix most of the Lakers' problems, but their narrow victory over the Knicks serves as a reminder that he can't fix everything.
A number of teams can be active at the 2022 trade deadline, with the NBA's buyers and sellers emerging as those most likely to make a move.
In recent games, Anthony Davis seemed to have regained his elite ways. His superstar play, on both ends of the floor, is crucial to the Lakers coming out on top in winnable games during the second half of the season especially in stretches without LeBron James.
At a pivotal juncture of the season for LeBron James and the Lakers, take a look back at the complete history of the superstar missing time to gauge just how troubling this recent trend is.
An MRI revealed "general swelling" in LeBron James' left knee. Our medical expert, Dr. Michael S. George of the KSF Orthopedic Center in Houston, Texas, provides a greater understanding of what that means.
On Sunday, head coach Frank Vogel announced that LeBron James has returned to Los Angeles to receive treatment on his left knee.
Sitting at 24-26, the Lakers face a pivotal stretch of games ahead of the trade deadline, that could shape the rest of their season. Four of their next six games, come against sub .500 teams, opening the door to go on a run with Anthony Davis back in the lineup.
With LeBron James and Anthony Davis sidelined, Russell Westbrook had his best scoring game of the season, continuing a trend of impressive performances in James' absence.
TSN's Scott Rafferty takes a closer look at six storylines that will determine how active this season's trade deadline will be.
Anthony Davis returned to form in his second game back from injury, finishing with 31 points, 12 rebounds and four blocks in 34 minutes, but if the Lakers are to capitalize off his strong play, they'll need some help from other sources as well.
After finishing as the runner-up in the 2020-21 MVP voting, Embiid is once again a frontrunner for the league's most prestigious individual award.
LeBron James has tied Kobe Bryant for the second-most selections to the All-Star Game in NBA history.
LeBron James has been ruled out of Thursday's game against the Philadelphia 76ers with a sore left knee.
Unless their stance unexpectedly changes, the Lakers are going to keep Westbrook and count on him to make an impact down the stretch.
From turnaround jumpers to fadeaways and one-dribble pull ups, it's evident that Joel Embiid has continuously worked to pattern his game after Kobe Bryant.
On the anniversary of his death, current and former NBA players sent out tributes to Kobe Bryant on social media.
How one Kobe Bryant game-winner in Toronto forever strengthened the bond between two brothers. NBA.com's Carlan Gay, who grew up in Canada, remembers watching his hero in person for the first time and details the everlasting impact of that distinctive memory.
In his first game since Dec. 17, when he injured his left MCL which forced him to miss the next 17 games, Davis played a total of 25 minutes and finished with eight points and four blocks in the team's comfortable win in Brooklyn.
After missing the last 17 games due to a left MCL sprain, Anthony Davis appears to be set to return for the Lakers nationally televised matchup against the Nets on Tuesday.
Anthony Davis has been sidelined since Dec. 18 with a sprained MCL in his left knee.
Butler's 10th triple-double comes in his 139th regular season game for the Heat while James' nine came over the course of 294 games.
Although LeBron James has said he doesn't want to celebrate career milestones until he's retired, he is set to pass a few this season.
NBA.com's writers give their picks for which teams most need a shakeup before the Feb. 10 trade deadline.
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With the time difference, nearly every NBA game is played while Indians are switching off their alarms and getting ready for the working day ahead. The only opportunity that they get to watch live rivetting NBA action with their feet up in over the weekend. Saturday's slate has the potential for some spectacular basketball. So, here's a preview with all you need to know from the schedule, biggest storylines and how to watch these games.
With All-Star voting concluding on Jan. 22, starters will be announced on Thursday, Jan. 27.
NBA.com's Carlan Gay and Scott Rafferty break down the latest topics in the NBA and beyond on the LIVE edition of NBA Soundsystem.
Coming off a 37-point blowout loss in Denver on Saturday, the Lakers, who hadn't won against a .500 team in nearly a month, bounced back in statement fashion by defeating the Utah Jazz 101-95.
Russell Westbrook threw down one of the dunks of the year, climbing Rudy Gobert for the highlight-reel play.
From pregame addresses to halftime performances, Dr. Martin Luther King was honoured throughout the NBA action on the holiday.
Everything you need to know for Monday's 12-game slate.
LeBron James took to Twitter addressing Laker fans following their 37-point loss to the Nuggets.
Lakers legend Magic Johnson has hit out at what he perceives to be a lack of effort from the team following their 133-96 loss to the Denver Nuggets on Saturday night.
In their 134-118 home victory over the Hawks, the Lakers, led by LeBron James, registered some remarkable numbers on both ends of the floor.
LeBron is currently tied for second in the league in minutes per game, however despite being in his 19th season, he says he's not concerned.
The Cavaliers have acquired two-time NBA champion Rajon Rondo, who averaged 3.1 points and 3.7 assists in 18 appearances with the Lakers this season.
To ring in the New Year, we're recommending one New Year's resolution for each NBA team.
The Lakers' LeBron James is having an incredible individual season, and if we were to look at his career from 30 onward, he would still be a Hall-of-Famer based off his numbers and accolades.
The Lakers' superstar has crafted an NBA legacy chock full of championships, trophies and more.
LeBron James has been putting up superhuman numbers since Anthony Davis went down with an injury. While it would have otherwise warranted and received MVP attention, the Lakers results aren't helping his case.
In a win over the Rockets, LeBron James and Russell Westbrook became the 12th pair of teammates in NBA history to record a triple-double in the same game.
Throughout his career, James has been called a point-forward but on Tuesday night (Dec. 28) for the first time after 18 seasons of NBA basketball, the King started at center and helped the Lakers get back on track.
The Los Angeles Lakers dropped their fifth game in a row, losing the to the Brooklyn Nets 122-115 to drop to two games below .500 on the season. Brooklyn were led by James Harden's 36 point triple-double.
The Christmas Day uniform is no more but each team slated to play on Christmas Day in 2021 has made specific sartorial choices for the holiday. Here is a list of the head-to-head uniform matchups.
The 2021-22 season will be the 74th edition of the NBA on Christmas Day. It's also the 14th consecutive season that the NBA's slate on the holiday includes five star-studded matchups.
In celebration of Christmas Day, we're handing out a gift to each team in the NBA in this week's Power Rankings.
From Wilt Chamberlain's 50-point, 30-rebound double-double in 1961 to Kyrie Irving's game-winner in 2016 and everything in between.
With the Lakers playing their final home game at STAPLES Center before the Crypto.com Arena era gets underway on Christmas Day, let's take a look back at some of the most iconic moments in the arena's history.
With so many players currently in the league's Health and Safety Protocols, there's space on a number of team's rosters for some guys we'd like to see make a return to the NBA.
"I’ll be ready for next game," James said postgame. He finished with a game-high 34 points but didn't receive any support in the Lakers' 108-90 blowout loss to the Suns.
DeMar DeRozan has picked up right where he left off, averaging 32.0 points per game in his first two games back for the Bulls.
Isaiah Thomas made his return to the NBA on Friday, suiting up for the Lakers on the first day of his 10-day hardship contract.
Despite losing Anthony Edwards and Taurean Prince to the league's health and safety protocols, the Wolves, led by Karl-Anthony Towns, dominated the Lakers for an easy win.
An exciting nine-game NBA slate on Saturday morning begins the weekend in India. Here's a preview with all you need to know from the schedule, biggest storylines and how to watch.
Following a breakout 42-point performance in his 2021 G League debut, the Lakers have reportedly signed former All-Star Isaiah Thomas to a 10-day contract.
The Los Angeles Lakers won another close overtime game against the Mavericks on Wednesday night, improving their record in such games to 5-1 on the season.
LeBron James is putting up an incredible eight-game run for the Los Angeles Lakers that has seen him create a new record, and get the team back on track this season.
Unless general manager Rob Pelinka can get extremely creative, the Lakers' roster will look largely the same in the coming months.
Good sleep and watching his son Bronny play is all LeBron James needed to put up a monster line against the Magic. The Lakers improved to two games over .500 with the win, as James recorded his second triple-double of the season.
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LeBron James would know, as he and Stephen Curry have had their fair share of battles through the years.
Two weeks ago, Anthony Davis felt like the Lakers could go on a 10-game winning streak. Now, he says they have to stop taking steps back if they are to salvage this season.
There's nothing like beginning your weekend on a cold winter Saturday with a hot tea or coffee and some great dose of basketball action. Saturday, Dec. 11th is just that with numerous NBA superstars set to suit up across the nine games on the schedule.
Do you remember where you were on Dec. 8, 2011? Far from the typical "on this date," we look back to something that didn't happen 10 years ago to this day.
The Lakers not only avenged their defeat in Boston but also delivered a similarly dominant performance which helped them cruise to a comfortable 117-102 victory.
A few days later after Stern's veto Paul was traded to the LA Clippers, thus giving birth to the Lob City era in Los Angeles.
Ahead of the second and final matchup between the Lakers and Celtics in the 2021-22 season, two members of NBA.com's Global staff had a go at building an all-time team for each franchise.
After his lone season with the Lakers, Dennis Schroder's contract situation made headlines in the offseason before he ultimately landed a one-year, $5.9 million deal with the Celtics. Why didn't he re-sign in Los Angeles?
"Pretty confused, frustrated, angry with not being able to do anything." James said postgame regarding the past few days. He also added that he felt the situation was handled poorly.
The NBA announced on Thursday that LeBron James has cleared health and safety protocols and is set to return to play.
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There's nothing better than beginning the weekend with some hot tea or coffee on a cold winter Saturday morning along with some great dose of basketball action. Here's a preview with all you need to know about Saturday's games with the schedule, biggest storylines and how to watch them.
LeBron James will miss Tuesday night's matchup against the Sacramento Kings due to the league's COVID-19 health and safety protocols.
A couple of years later, the six-time league MVP became the highest-scoring player in NBA history when he passed Wilt Chamberlain's total of 31,419 on April 5, 1984.
The Lakers are continuing to tweak the formula, seeking to find lineup groupings that work. The next experiment could be LeBron James at center, with head coach Frank Vogel pleased by the versatility it can allow on both ends.
Pistons big man Isaiah Stewart is not popular with Lakers fans, hearing boos from the STAPLES Center crowd in the first meeting since his altercation with LeBron James.
For not the first time this season, the Lakers coughed up a double-digit lead late and let a win slip away. They battled, playing their first triple-overtime game in nearly a decade, but they gassed out and eventually lost to a Kings squad that were missing two starters.
LeBron James made his return from suspension against Indiana, but late in the win broke out a provocative dance celebration leading to a $15K fine from the league office.
Through the first month of the season, which players and teams are trending upward or downward?
As he rallied the Lakers late, he started to hear it quite a bit from the Pacers faithful at the Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis, and midway through overtime, LeBron James had heard enough.
LeBron James returned to the lineup for the Lakers matchup with Indiana. After a dominant performance, James discussed his one game suspension, believing the penalty was not warranted.
Lakers star Anthony Davis will miss the game against the Pacers with a fever.
Not for the first time this season, the Lakers found themselves in an early double-digit deficit.
"It goes deeper than basketball...that bond I have with New York City will never go anywhere," Anthony said prior to tip-off. When he checked into the game, at the 4:10 mark of the first quarter, he received a standing ovation from the crowd at Madison Square Garden.
Kyle Kuzma arrived at Capital One Arena with the world's biggest pink sweater and he sure had social media buzzing.
LeBron James earned the second ejection of his career after striking Pistons center Isaiah Stewart in the face.
LeBron James was ejected from the game in Detroit after catching Pistons big man Isaiah Stewart with what was deemed as "unneccessary, excessive" contact by the officiating crew.
LeBron James was ejected for just the second time in his career after an errant elbow caught Pistons big man Isaiah Stewart in the face.
In a career that spanned just over four decades, Chick Hearn called an insurmountable 3,388 consecutive Laker games from 1965 to 2001.
LeBron James returned to the Lakers after missing the past eight games with an abdominal strain against the Boston Celtics.
An exciting nine-game slate provided plenty of action and thrilling performances headlined by the marquee contest between the Los Angeles Lakers and the Boston Celtics. In case you missed anything, we got you covered with the best game, top performers and the final scores.
After missing the last eight games, LeBron James will return to the court on Friday, Nov. 19 against the Celtics.
While the Lakers battled, despite missing LeBron James, they simply had no answer for a masterful showcase from the reigning NBA Finals MVP in Giannis Antetokounmpo. The Greek Freak went off, scoring a season-high 47 points with superhuman efficiency in the team's 109-102 victory.
A huge 11-game slate filled the NBA schedule, with plenty of highlight performances to go around, headlined by the marquee contest in Milwaukee between the two most recent NBA Champions in the Bucks and Lakers.
It marked the 12th 50-point game of LeBron's career, moving him past Allen Iverson on the all-time leaderboards. The performance was also the first 50-piece by a Laker since Kobe Bryant's career finale, when he dropped 60.
