We had six games around the Association on Wednesday and we've got you covered with all the final scores, news, stats, highlights and top fantasy performers from each game below.
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After coming out of the All-Star break on a 4-0 run, the Lakers are now 0-3 since LeBron James suffered an ankle injury, while Anthony Davis remains sidelined with a calf strain.
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NBA.com's Carlan Gay and Scott Rafferty break down the latest topics in the NBA bubble on the LIVE edition of NBA Soundsystem.
Bryant's 50 points against the Hornets was his fourth 50-point performance in as many games, a streak only Wilt Chamberlain had previously achieved.
Yash Matange
In the shorter 2020-21 season, the jam-packed second half schedule means more superstar head-to-head contests to circle on your calendar. Here's a quick scan through the must-see games for the upcoming week.
With an alley-oop to Deandre Ayton in the third quarter against the Los Angeles Lakers, Chris Paul racked up his 10,000th career assist.
The NBA season continued Monday, with a busy 10-game slate. We've got you covered with final scores, stats, highlights and top fantasy performers with 20 teams in action.
Sunday's five-game slate served up plenty of impressive performances around the NBA. Catch up on all the scores, stats and highlights from today's action, right here!
LeBron James suffered an ankle injury in the second quarter of the Lakers contest against the Hawks and has been ruled out indefinitely with a high ankle sprain.
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Intentional or not, LeBron James sent a message to one of the league's rising stars, as the Los Angeles Lakers handled LaMelo Ball and the Charlotte Hornets at Staples Center.
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Six games on the ticket for Friday night including a showdown between LaMelo Ball and LeBron James as the surging Charlotte Hornets looked to continue their strong play.
En route to recording his 99th career triple-double in a 137-121 win against the Minnesota Timberwolves, James showed off his hangbtime as he put some 'English' on a reverse layup.
Wednesday's seven-game slate served up plenty of superstar performances and we've got you covered with all the final scores, stats and highlights from each game below.
Bryant's 65-point performance kicked off a ridiculous scoring run, where he scored at least 50 points in four-straight games, joining Wilt Chamberlain as the only other player to have such a streak.
The NBA season continued Monday, with an action-packed seven-game slate. Scroll down to catch up on all the final scores, stats and highlights from each game.
While the Spaniard big man remains out due to 'Health and Safety protocols', having played his last game against the Golden State Warriors on Feb. 28 (ET), Alex Caruso has been added to the NBA's 'Concussion protocols'.
Huge fourth quarter contributions from the Los Angeles Lakers role players ensured the team got off to a winning start in the second half of the season.
The second half of the NBA season continued with a seven-game slate. We've got you covered from coast to coast with final scores, news, stats, highlights and the top fantasy performers from the day.
The Los Angeles Lakers have been scuffling with Anthony Davis sidelined. The All-Star's absence is continues to progress slowly after missing the last ten games.
Six-time All-Star forward Blake Griffin has reached a buyout agreement with the Pistons. Teams will have the chance to claim Griffin off waivers before he becomes an unrestricted free agent on Sunday, March 7.
There were 10 games to look forward to on an action-packed Thursday in the NBA.. Follow along below for all your live updates, scores, stats and highlights from each game
By overcoming Devin Booker's ejection in the third quarter, the Suns won against the Lakers in LA for the first time since Nov. 17, 2017 and also climbed to the second seed in the Western Conference.
There were six NBA games on Wednesday. Scroll below for the final scores, stats and highlights from each contest.
Each week on NBA Soundsystem live, NBA.com's Carlan Gay and Scott Rafferty break down the latest news and notes from around the league.
Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James is set to appear as a starter in the NBA All-Star Game for the 17th consecutive season. Relive some of the best moments and highlights from his career.
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There was no shortage of superstar performances on Monday's eight-game slate. Catch up on all the scores, stats and highlights from today's games below.
The Lakers got back on track, Boston held off Indiana and the Utah Jazz lost for just the seventh time this season.
There were nine games of NBA action on this Thursday, headlined by a clash between surging Eastern Conference opponents in the Raptors and Heat, a heavyweight battle out west between the Lakers and Jazz and much more.
Suns guard Devin Booker will make his second-straight All-Star appearance, joining teammate Chris Paul in Atlanta. It marks the first time the Suns have multiple All-Star selections since Steve Nash and Amar'e Stoudemire in 2009-10.
The Wizards' backcourt contributed for a majority of the team's points in the comeback, including all of their 12 in overtime. The 127-124 win extends the Wizards win streak to five while handing the Lakers their third straight loss, and the fourth in their last five.
We had plenty of stars in action on Monday's six-game slate. Scroll below for the final scores, stats, news, highlights and top fantasy performers from each game.
Because of two postponements, there were only five games of NBA action this Saturday (ET). But with the first rematch of the NBA Finals between the Heat and Lakers headlining the slate, there was plenty to follow.
This is the Heat's second consecutive win, improving them to 3-3 on their road trip. Meanwhile, this is the Lakers' second consecutive loss and the third in their last four.
The Brooklyn Nets extend their win streak to five games, beating the Lakers 109-98, behind James Harden's franchise-record 11th-straight double-double of 23 points and 11 assists.
Just three games around the Association on Thursday, with plenty of standout performances! Catch up on all the final scores, stats, news, and highlights from each game below.
James joins Karl Malone and Kareem Abdul-Jabbar as the third player to reach the milestone and is the youngest to do so at 36 years old.
We had six games on deck around the Association on Tuesday! Catch up on all the scores, stats, news, and highlights from each contest below.
NBA.com's Carlan Gay and Scott Rafferty discuss the latest news in and around the NBA each week on NBA Soundsystem Live.
The Lakers' star underwent an MRI which revealed calf strain and a re-aggravation of tendinosis in his right Achilles.
Despite missing more than a couple of key rotation players, the Nuggets, led by Nikola Jokic, comfortably beat the Lakers 122-105. The visitors were forced to play the second half without Anthony Davis, who strained his right Achilles late in the first half.
The Lakers announced early in the fourth quarter that Davis had suffered an Achilles strain and would be undergoing an MRI on Monday (ET).
Feel the love with a full 10-game slate of NBA action on Sunday (ET), as some of the league's hottest teams and biggest names were in action. Scroll below for the final scores, highlights and the best fantasy performers.
Saturday's 11-game slate did not disappoint with a handful of monster performances like 40-point outings from Luka Doncic, Terry Rozier and Nikola Vucevic and 30-point outings from Kawhi Leonard, Jayson Tatum and Anthony Davis.
Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James has overtaken Brooklyn Nets forward Kevin Durant as the leading vote-getter and a Toronto Raptor has entered the top 10 at their respective position.
Headlined by big performances from Luka Doncic, LeBron James, Kyrie Irving and Zach LaVine, catch up on all the scores, stats and highlights from Thursday's games.
LeBron James' overtime heroics led the Lakers to victory, headlining a busy eight-game slate on Tuesday. Catch up on all the day's scores, news, stats and highlights below.
The Jazz own the best record in the NBA after winning 15 of their last 16 games, but was it enough to take the top spot from the defending champion Lakers? Which teams made the biggest leap in this week's rankings and who is the new team that entered the top 10 for the first time this season?
There were 11 games of NBA action with plenty of must-see matchups headlined by the one in Dallas consisting of Luka Doncic and Stephen Curry.
LeBron James recorded his second triple-double of the season to lead the Los Angeles Lakers to a 114-93 win over the Denver Nuggets.
LeBron James added another piece of history to his resume, while Kelly Oubre Jr. went off for a career-high 40 points on an action-packed 5-game slate. Catch up on all the scores, stats, highlights and best fantasy performers of the day below.
LeBron James added another piece of history to his resume, passing Wilt Chamberlain for third on the NBA's all-time field goals made list.
Brooklyn Nets forward Kevin Durant and Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James are among the leading vote-getters in the first fan vote returns.
Displaying tremendous fight and determination, the Lakers went 5-2 through a gruelling seven-game road trip - one of only five teams to do so in the first half of the 2020-21 NBA season. Here's a look into what clicked on their trip that nearly lasted a fortnight.
The NBA season continued with a full 10-game slate. We've got you covered below with final scores, stats and highlights from each contest as well as the best fantasy stat lines.
The NBA season continued on Sunday with eight games. Scroll below for final scores, stats and highlights from each contest.
The Lakers outscored the Celtics 25-17 in the final quarter but needed a couple of misses in the final seconds from Kemba Walker and Daniel Theis respectively to escape Beantown with the victory.
Back in 2012, when 14-year-old Jayson Tatum tweeted at LeBron James for a follow back, the teenager could have never known what this matchup would become. Dunking on his idol in the Eastern Conference Finals six years later set the stage for future showdowns, but when LeBron elected to sign with the Lakers following that season, it started the next chapter in the historic Celtics-Lakers rivalry.
The NBA season continued on Friday with four exciting games. Check below for the final score from each contest, as well as stats and highlights.
The NBA season continued on Thursday with 12 games to look forward to! Scroll below for final scores, stats, and highlights from each game.
With one shot, the 6'8" forward snapped the Lakers' unbeaten 10-0 road start to the season and improved the 76ers' league-best home record to 10-1.
The NBA season continued on Tuesday with 10 games. Scroll below for the final scores, stats and highlights from each game.
Taking over in the fourth quarter, James outscored the Cavaliers by himself to lead the Lakers to a 115-108 win and help them maintain their unbeaten road record.
Five weeks into the 2020-21 NBA season, we're beginning to see which teams are real and which teams are not. As our weekly Power Rankings begin to develop some consistency, there has still been plenty of movement among the top 10. How far did the Clippers and Jazz rise? How far did the Nets and Suns fall?
Seven games were on the schedule for Sunday, with LeBron James, Steph Curry, Luka Doncic and Joel Embiid taking the floor. Keep up to date with all the scores, news and highlights right here!
Three games filled the schedule for Friday with LeBron James and Donovan Mitchell showing out, while RJ Barrett delivered a new career-high.
A hot shooting night from LeBron James was too much for the Bucks to handle as Los Angeles got back to their winning ways in Milwaukee.
This game, the capper of a nine-game MLK Day slate, was a tale of two halves. After the Lakers domination in the first half, Golden State rally back in the second to snap Los Angeles' 5-game win streak.
Nine games of NBA action on a special day, which included a handful of marquee matchups highlighted by the Bucks taking on the new-look Nets and another installment of Stephen Curry versus LeBron James. Scroll below as we have you covered with the final scores, highlights and more from all the action.
Trailing early against the New Orleans Pelicans there was no panic for the Los Angeles Lakers, as LeBron James stars in a dominant second half.
The red-hot LA Clippers scorch the nets, OKC outlast Chicago in OT and a monster from Andre Drummond night carries the Cavs on a big day of NBA action.
The season is still young but it's never too early to check in on the MVP race. From LeBron James, Joel Embiid and Nikola Jokic to Luka Doncic, Paul George and Damian Lillard, here are the players who have put themselves on notice.
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With seven games on Thursday, there was no shortage of stars in action, headlined by big performances from Kevin Durant, LeBron James, Giannis Antetokoumpo and Damian Lillard.
With six games of NBA action on Wednesday, there was no shortage of superstars on display. Nikola Jokic, Kevin Durant, Donovan Mitchell, LeBron James, Anthony Davis, James Harden, Stephen Curry and more took the floor. So, scroll below for the final scores, all the highlights, and more.
Just three weeks into the NBA season, there has already been a ton of movement in our weekly NBA Power Rankings. Teams like the Celtics and Suns have made their way into the top five while both the Warriors and Mavericks re-enter the top 10. Take a look and see where your favourite team landed this week!
Monday's eight-game schedule had plenty of big performances across the NBA. We've got you covered below with all the scores, news, stats, highlights and top fantasy performers from the day!
After a couple of consecutive games of allowing 115 points or more, Lakers get back on track with Davis return in Houston. They cruised to victory by holding the Rockets 29.1 percent from the 3-point line and scoring plenty off their turnovers.
10 games on a Saturday produced no shortage of highlights, with the Lakers scraping home and Steph Curry cooking the Clippers.
From Damian Lillard's scoring outburst, to the Spurs' hard-fought win over the Lakers, there was no shortage of big performances on Thursday. We've got you covered with all the scores, stats and highlights from each game.
The 2020-21 NBA season continued with five games and 10 teams in action. With plenty of storylines to follow, we've got you covered with the final scores, news, stats, highlights and the top fantasy performers below.
Over the last four games, James ranks second in the league in fourth-quarter points and leads the league in fourth-quarter plus-minus as he contributes for nearly 60% of the team's fourth quarter production.
It's hard not to overreact to some of the early returns but some pleasantly surprising teams have displayed sustainable models of success. And while some early favourites have stumbled out of the gates, they've still shown signs of being able to figure things out as the season rolls on. How does that impact this week's power rankings?
The 2020-21 NBA season rolled on with an eight-game slate. From the first game in Detroit to the final game of the schedule in San Francisco, we've got you covered with final scores, news, stats, highlights and the day's top fantasy performers below.
It was an All-Star cast for Saturday's ten game slate, with dominant performances from LeBron, Giannis and Luka leading the way on an action packed night around the league.
It took a big fourth quarter, but the Los Angeles Lakers have come from behind to beat the San Antonio Spurs on the road. Davis had 34 points while LeBron registered a triple-double.
We had six games on deck on an entertaining Thursday in the NBA. We've got you covered with all the scores, stats, news, highlights and the best fantasy performers of the night.
The Spurs assistant took over the head coaching duties after Gregg Popovich was ejected with 3:56 remaining in the second quarter.
James achieves this unique feat in his 1270th career regular-season game. He already owns the record for most consecutive double-digit scoring games, a streak that he continues to extend every time he takes the floor.
While there are plenty of ways to bring in a birthday, five superstars put forth performances that will live in the record books forever.
From how far away LeBron James is from catching Karl Malone and Kareem Abdul-Jabbar on the NBA's all-time scoring list, to how he can made history when he takes the court on his 36th birthday.
The guard duo combined for 59 points on a supreme efficiency of 20-of-30 shooting from the field and 12-of-21 from beyond the arc, thus ensuring that the Trail Blazers began their 4-game road trip on a winning note.
The NBA season rolled on with a five-game slate on Tuesday. We've got you covered with a recap of all the scores, stats, news, highlights and the best fantasy performers of the day.
One week into the 2020-21 NBA season and we've already seen plenty of movement in our weekly Power Rankings. With a couple surprise undefeated and winless teams and a dominant showing from top dogs like the Nets and Clippers, this week's rankings already look completely different than the week prior.
Quite a few upsets and plenty of highlights from the 10 games on Monday. We've got you covered below with scores, news, highlights, and the best fantasy performers of the day.
Seven of the 10 teams in action on Christmas Day debuted new uniforms while countless players pulled out noteworthy sneakers for the occasion.
Once again, the NBA had a loaded Christmas Day slate, with five games to fill out the day. Kevin Durant, Anthony Davis and Khris Middleton starred in an action packed day of holiday hoops.
The Los Angeles Lakers have registered their first win of the 2021 season, handing the Dallas Mavericks their second straight loss in the process.
Santa has less information available to him than ever before when he crafted his NBA Naughty and Nice list this year, with only a few games played leading up to Christmas Day. Which teams and players will end up with a mountain of toys or a lump of coal under their tree this year?
Another year, another loaded Christmas Day slate. Can Bam Adebayo keep Zion Williamson out of the paint? Will Kevin Durant and Jayson Tatum get into a shootout? Will Luka Doncic and LeBron James battle in another classic? Here's what to watch in each game.
No fans, masked coaches, championship rings and yet-to-be-revealed banners. Opening night of the 2020-21 NBA season was one like no other. Below, find some of the best visuals from a unique night.
LeBron James exited the game for good with 7:51 remaining after turning his ankle, but says he will be available for the Lakers' Christmas Day showdown vs. the Dallas Mavericks.
As the Lakers received their championship rings, the LA Clippers spoilt the party as Paul George's 33 points powered them to a 116-109 win on opening night.
From historic rings with plenty of symbolism to special virtual introductions from frontline workers and family members of coaches and players, the Lakers had a very special ring ceremony to tip off a very unique season.
The 2020-21 NBA season is upon us! After a whirlwind of an offseason that saw the draft, free agency, training camp and preseason go by in the blink of an eye, it's time for NBA basketball again. Which teams have best positioned themselves to make a run at a title? Which teams regressed since we last saw them take the floor? Check out our NBA Power Rankings heading into the new season.
Ahead of the 2020-21 NBA season, our NBA.com Staff ranks the 30-best players in the league. Did LeBron James come out on top? Where did Stephen Curry and Kevin Durant land? What about the bubble's breakout stars in Devin Booker, Jamal Murray and Donovan Mitchell?
With a new season on the horizon, our NBA.com Staff reveals their predictions for the league's biggest end-of-season awards, from who will be crowned Most Valuable Player to who will be named Coach of the Year.
The Los Angeles Lakers have reportedly reached an agreement on an extension with Kyle Kuzma, securing the services of the important rotation member beyond the 2021 season.
The stars were out on the second last night of preseason action, with a former MVP sending an ominous warning to the rest of the league.
Once again, NBA.com's John Schuhmann surveyed the NBA's general managers to get their pulse on the league. Here are the biggest takeaways from this year's survey, which saw LeBron James and the Lakers come out as big winners.
Ahead of the season, our NBA.com Staff share their predictions for Most Valuable Player. Will Giannis Antetokounmpo make it three in a row or is this the season his run ends?
Just eight teams hit the floor on Wednesday as LeBron James and Anthony Davis made their pre-season debuts, while Coby White and Zach LaVine put on a show for the Bulls. We've got you covered with all the big takeaways from Day 6 of pre-season.
Ahead of the season, our NBA.com Staff share their predictions for Defensive Player of the Year. Will Giannis Antetokounmpo repeat or will someone new win the award?
The NBA is encouraging fans around the world to show their excitement for the new season by sporting their favourite NBA jersey.
Ahead of the 2020-21 NBA season, our NBA.com Staff reveals their picks for the end-of-season award. Will Lou Williams take it home for the fourth time, will Montrezl Harrell go back-to-back or will someone new win the award?
Preseason action continued in the NBA with 12 teams taking the floor on Monday. From the Nets' All-Star duo making their debut to the LA franchises playing the second of their two preseason games, there were plenty of storylines to keep track of. We've got you covered with all the action from Day 3 of preseason.
The NBA pre-season got underway with 10 teams in action. The Lakers new additions impressed in their first outing, while John Wall and DeMarcus Cousins made their return to the court after lengthy layoffs. We've got you covered with all the action from Day 1.
In the third installment of NBA.com's Cloth Talk, Gilbert McGregor and Kyle Irving shift their focus to the recently-unveiled "City Edition" uniforms, ranking the best looks that we're set to see in action in the 2020-21 NBA season.
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.
Having previously won it in 2012 and 2016, James, who led the work in combating voter suppression while leading the Lakers to the 2020 NBA title as the Finals MVP, becomes the first athlete to win SI's Sportsperson of the Year more than two times.
The game was the first time in nearly 38 years and only the third instance (at that time) in NBA history that opposing players each scored at least 50 points in an NBA game.
Retooled and restocked, the defending champions were clear winners of the 2020 offseason. Can the Lakers validate those big moves and withstand all the pressure to repeat?
From KD and LeBron to Curry and Lillard, the release of the first half of the 2020-21 NBA schedule means that fans can now circle their calendars for some of the biggest head-to-head matchups they were robbed of due to injuries over the past few seasons.
The 2020-21 NBA season's Opening Week schedule has been released and there's no shortage of marquee matchups and superstars on display. From guys like Kevin Durant and Kyrie Irving facing off with Steph Curry as they all return from injuries, to a glimpse into Zion's development, we take a look at some of the biggest things to watch when the season tips off.
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Fresh off of an All-NBA First Team nod and the first NBA title of his career, Davis has reportedly made a long-term commitment to the Lakers franchise.
The best part about the quick turnaround of the 2020-21 NBA season is that we still get NBA Christmas Day games. The regular season's biggest stage is set with five high-quality matchups and plenty of stars on display. Which game are you most looking forward to?
The 2020-21 NBA season is set to begin with a doubleheader on Wednesday, Dec. 23 (IST).
There are five games slated for Christmas Day, headlined by Nets guard Kyrie Irving's return to Boston and a showdown between Lakers forward LeBron James and Mavericks guard Luka Doncic.
James had a player option in his contract for the 2021-22 season, opening the door for him to be an unrestricted free agent following the 2020-21 season.
NBA.com's Carlan Gay and Scott Rafferty talk the opening of training camp, Kevin Durant and Kyrie Irving's impact on the East and more.
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.
With NBA training camps opening on Dec. 2 (IST) and the majority of offseason moves behind us, it's time to rank the best teams in the NBA following their decisions in the draft, trade market and free agency. Which teams took the leap to get better? Who fell through the cracks and slid down since last season?
Luka Doncic is the odds on favourite to win the 2020-21 MVP, but he's not the only potential first-time winner that should be on your radar.
Carlan Gay
Prior to the a Lakers home game against the Indiana Pacers, Bryant's announcement to retire at the end of the season tipped-off one of, if not, the most memorable farewell tours in NBA history.
Christmas Day has long been the NBA's marquee day and this year will be no different. We asked our NBA.com staff to give us the matchup they hope to see most on the biggest day of the year.
The 2020-21 NBA season kicks off on Dec. 22, so we asked our NBA.com staff to pick a matchup they would most like to see to start the year.
In signing a four-year deal reportedly worth $85 million, VanVleet became the first-ever undrafted player in league history to earn over $20 million annually. Take a look at where his overall contract, annual and career earnings measure up with other notable undrafted players in years past.
There has been plenty of movement so far in a wild offseason, so we asked our NBA.com staff to pick which team has won the offseason.
Help is reportedly on the way for the Lakers in the form of Marc Gasol, Montrezl Harrell and Wesley Matthews. Here's how they help the Lakers as they look to defend their title in the 2020-21 season.
In a career that spanned just over four decades, Chick Hearn called an insurmountable 3,388 consecutive Laker games from 1965 to 2001.
The deal, as reported by The Athletic's Shams Charania, is for three years and worth $40 million.
The answer? It's complicated. Harrell is a clear upgrade over Dwight Howard in some areas but he leaves the Lakers with some questions to answer on the defensive end. Let's take a closer look.
A flurry of deals came through on night one of NBA free agency 2020, but who set the market and what trends have dictated the value of certain players?
The 26-year-old Harrell is coming off a career-year where he averaged 18.6 points, 7.1 rebounds and 1.1 blocks in 63 games for the LA Clippers.
It's been over nine months since there have been trades made in the NBA, and there are sure to be plenty of deals made over the next 48 hours. Below, find reports and analysis from each of the deals made during this offseason trade period.
Including Anthony Davis and Brandon Ingram, both of whom were All-Stars this season, as well as Fred VanVleet, Goran Dragic and Aron Baynes.
"(He) can easily win Sixth Man of the Year every year," Davis told Yahoo's Chris Haynes. "… I think that he's tough, he shot the ball well this year, he can get in the paint, he can find guys and he's very very scrappy. I think it was a good pick up for the Los Angeles Lakers."
Just as teams need players who can knock down shots and finish in today's era of pace and space, they need passers who can get the ball to these scorers in the best possible position. This year's free-agent class has a number of exceptional passers capable of making an immediate impact wherever they land.
According to Yahoo Sports' Chris Haynes, Davis will decline his $28.7 million player option to become a free agent, however, it is widely expected he will re-sign with the Los Angeles Lakers.
According to ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski, the Lakers are "well on course" to acquire Dennis Schröder from the Thunder. Here's how last season's runner-up for Sixth Man of the Year would fit with LeBron James and Anthony Davis.
According to ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski and Shams Charania of The Athletic, Schroder would head to Los Angeles in a deal focused around Green and the No. 28 pick in the 2020 NBA Draft. The deal can be formalized following the NBA Draft, as Los Angeles cannot trade away its draft pick without making the selection first.
On Nov. 16, 1960 (IST), Elgin Baylor set a then-NBA record with 71 points in a Los Angeles Lakers victory over the New York Knicks. It is one of just 11 games in NBA history in which a player scored 70 or more points.
Rajon Rondo has a player option worth $2.69 million with the Los Angeles Lakers this offseason, but a report has said that he will opt out of his deal and test free agency. While that doesn't mean he won't re-sign with the Lakers on a new deal, take a look at some other options for the two-time NBA champion point guard.
So often the focus when looking at free agency is on the offensive end. With that in mind, who are the best options on the defensive side of the floor among the 2020 free agents?
Just nine games into the 1971-72 season, nagging knee injuries forced Baylor to call curtains on his remarkable NBA career - one that is quite often overlooked.
The late, great Kobe Bryant headlines a number of notable NBA players who played their first game on Nov. 4 (IST).
On a recent episode of HBO's "The Shop: Uninterrupted", LeBron James revealed how former President Barack Obama helped the players navigate their protests to help bring meaningful changes.
In a recent interview with the New York Times, James outlined the ways in which he has been able to use the platform to combat issues impacting the Black community which begin with, but are not limited to, voter suppression.
Doncic is coming off of a dominant season that saw him earn his first All-Star, his first All-NBA First Team selection and finish fourth in MVP voting behind Giannis Antetokounmpo, LeBron James and James Harden.
On Oct. 29, 1973, Lakers centre Elmore Smith set the record for most blocks in a game in NBA history with 17 in a win over the Portland Trail Blazers.
From which players the Lakers have under contract for next season to which players will be free agents this offseason, both restricted and unrestricted.
As the offseason ramps up, the Lakers will look to bolster their roster ahead of their title defence. With the No. 28 pick in the upcoming draft, will they look to acquire a young talent or flip the pick for an established veteran? Let's take a look at their options.
Chris Paul and the Thunder had a great 2019-20, but both sides might be looking to move on this offseason. We asked our NBA.com Staff who should make the move for the future Hall of Famer.
In a time where big threes have more or less taken a back seat, we've entered the era of the modern-day duo, where no two pairs are alike. With that in mind, I've ranked the 15 best duos from the 2019-20 season, taking the regular season and playoffs into account.
After watching LeBron hoist the Larry O'Brien Trophy for the fourth time in 2020, I decided to ask around to document the first memories a few people have of LeBron, myself included. The answers weaved a story that only begins to paint a picture of James' sustained excellence.
Los Angeles Lakers assistant coach, Phil Handy has formed a close relationship with LeBron James in Cleveland and LA. Handy described James as "one of the most coachable dudes" he's ever been around in the latest episode of NBA Australia's Courtside Huddle.
Reportedly the Lakers' third choice for their head coach hiring process last year, Frank Vogel overcame all such perceptions and doubts by leading the illustrious Los Angeles franchise to their first championship in a decade. Thus, proving his value, redeeming his legacy, and what's more - he and the Lakers aren't done yet.
When you're as dominant of a player as LeBron James is, you have the power to create or prevent legacies for others. While there's a handful of superstars who will forever be a champion thanks to James, the list of players that never won — or are still in search of — an NBA title runs much longer thanks to LeBron's gatekeeping.
According to Shams Charania of The Athletic, Davis and his agent, Rich Paul, will hold meetings in the coming weeks to discuss contract options.
Jimmy Butler's 40-point triple-double in the Finals, Jamal Murray's 50 points to force a Game 7 against the Jazz, Luka Doncic's triple-double heard around the world, LeBron James' triple-double in the title clincher ... the 2020 NBA Playoffs was chocked full of historic performances from the game's elite. Which one takes the cake?
On his way to winning his fourth NBA championship and fourth Finals MVP award, LeBron James continually reminded the world of his greatness throughout the 2019-20 season.
After LeBron recently told ESPN's Scott Van Pelt that he thinks his current self 'would dominate' his 27-year-old self, a statement that lends itself to comparisons of each of his championship performances. To aid with those comparisons, we've laid them out for you to decide.
LeBron James more than earned Finals MVP this season but the list of players worth honouring is far longer than one name. The NBA has an abundance of regular season awards but history suggests that it's time to extend that practice to the Playoffs.
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Rajon Rondo became the first player to ever win a championship with the Lakers – since their move to Los Angeles in 1960 – and the Boston Celtics after playing a key role in taking home the 2020 NBA title.
On the heels of winning his first championship, Davis has the option of becoming an unrestricted free agent this offseason. While he's expected to re-sign with the Lakers if he does opt-out of his player option for next season, how long of a contract he signs is up in the air.
NBA.com's Carlan Gay and Scott Rafferty break down the thrilling end the 2020 NBA season and where LeBron James ranks in the all-time greats debate.
Through 27 months in Los Angeles, LeBron has experienced ups and downs and through them all, learned just how strong of a family the Laker family truly is. By putting the franchise 'back in a position where it belongs' with a title win in 2020, James has quickly established himself among some of the biggest names in Lakers lore.
LeBron James has earned his fourth NBA championship and fourth Finals MVP, closing the gap on the ring total of all-time great Michael Jordan. As LeBron's legacy continues to grow, the debate of who is the best player in league history becomes closer than ever before. Here's a look at some numbers to support either side of the argument.
Jimmy Butler willed the Miami Heat two wins shy of an NBA championship and in the process, proved without a shadow of doubt he is a superstar.
While some were more intentional than others, there were plenty of moments where the late, great Kobe Bryant's 'Mamba Mentality' was present in players on the Lakers roster during their 2020 NBA title run.
In winning the 2020 NBA championship, the Lakers have now tied the Celtics for the most titles in NBA history. With 17 world championships each, there's no debating that these are the top two franchises in league history. But which one is the greatest? Our NBA staff debates.
As the Lakers defeated the Heat in Game 6, early on Monday morning, to clinch the 2020 NBA Championship, few notable NBA and Lakers fans in India took to social media to share their reaction to the franchise's first title since 2010.
After missing the postseason six straight times, the Los Angeles Lakers ascended to where they belong - owners of the Larry O'Brien trophy. Here's a look at how the franchise orchestrated and completed this incredible turnaround.
“Ever since the tragedy, all we wanted to do is do it for him, and we didn’t let him down,” Anthony Davis said post-game.
The Lakers, one of the most illustrious and iconic franchises in sports history, clinched their 17th NBA title with a 106-93 Game 6 victory over the Miami Heat. Of course, this had NBA players - retired and present - buzzing on social media.
After leading the Lakers to the NBA championship in just his second season in Los Angeles, LeBron James fulfilled his promise to Laker Nation, bringing banner #17 to town.
Playing a near-perfect game, multiple Lakers featured high on the Player Ratings from Game 6, and rightfully so. Check it out:
Clinching his fourth championship in his 10th appearance in the Finals, it comes as no surprise that LeBron James has quite the resume when the lights shine the brightest. Here's a look at where he ranks on the all-time leaderboard for every stat category in the Finals.
LeBron James wins his fourth Finals MVP and becomes the first player in NBA history to win Finals MVP with three different teams.
After 15 successful seasons in the NBA, Dwight Howard can finally say he is an NBA champion. The Lakers centre is far from the first veteran to add a first title to their resume late in a career after accepting a lesser role on a great team. Take a look at some other players that have taken a similar path as Howard to their first NBA championship.
LeBron James and Danny Green become just the third and fourth players in NBA history to win three championships with three different teams. Here's the impressive company they joined.
James led the way with a 28-point triple-double while Davis dominated on both ends of the floor with a 19-point, 15-rebound double-double as the Lakers have captured their 17th NBA title, tying an NBA record.
The Los Angeles Lakers are your 2020 NBA champions after emerging from the bubble with the Larry O'Brien trophy. While the champagne is still flowing, the front office will have one eye on the offseason as they look to bolster the roster ahead of their title defence.
According to The Athletic's Shams Charania, the Lakers will make a starting lineup change in Game 6, electing to start guard Alex Caruso over centre Dwight Howard.
According to The Athletic's Shams Charania, Dragic is listed as active after missing the last four games of the NBA Finals.
The Los Angeles Lakers seal their 17th NBA championship with a 106-93 win over the Miami Heat in Game 6. If you missed any of the action, we've got you covered with all the scores, stats, updates and highlights below.
Lakers star forward Anthony Davis will play in Game 6, fighting through a right heel contusion he laboured through in Game 5.
"I looked at it plenty of times, I had a chance to see it, and it was a good look," Green told the media ahead of Game 6. "I'm taking my time next time, if I have the same opportunity, better believe I'm going in with the same confidence – I'm not shaken at all (or) worried."
The Lakers look to close out the series and win their first NBA title in 10 years while the Heat try and continue to extend their season in hopes of forcing a Game 7. Take a look at five key numbers to know ahead of a pivotal Game 6.
All of the Lakers concerns heading into this season and playoffs came to the forefront in their Game 5 loss. With a chance to close out the series and win the NBA title, we saw all of their flaws that have been masked for the majority of this postseason, highlighted by poor 3-point shooting and the lack of a third star.
LeBron James found a wide open Danny Green in the final seconds of Game 5 with a chance to win the NBA title. When Green's shot fell off the mark, the critics came down on James for passing up the game-winning shot. Did he make the right decision?
Robinson made history in knocking down seven 3-pointers in the Heat's Game 5 victory. How much of it was good offence and how much of it was bad defence? Let's take a closer look at how Robinson caught fire.
