The Sporting News takes a closer look at LeBron James' comments and his situation with the Lakers.
Scott Rafferty
The Sporting News was tracking live score updates and highlights throughout Game 4 of the Western Conference Finals.
Sam Jarden
Following a sweep in the Western Conference Finals at the hands of the Denver Nuggets, LeBron James is reportedly considering retirement.
Benyam Kidane
A strange sequence with less than a minute remaining left many viewers puzzled with the officiating.
As he reflected on the year that transpired and what lies ahead, LeBron James opted for a tone that will likely result in a number of questions moving forward.
Gilbert McGregor
Reaves will have a ton of interest as a 25-year-old free agent, but it's important to remember that his rights are restricted.
Stephen Noh
Rui Hachimura is set to become a free agent in the summer of 2023. What is the likelihood that the Lakers bring him back?
What's next for the Lakers? Another busy offseason filled with uncertainty.
In Los Angeles, the stars shine bright both on and off the basketball court. You never know who you might see courtside for a Lakers game at Crypto.com Arena.
Where does LeBron James' Game 4 outburst rank among his best quarters in the NBA Playoffs?
The Lakers are making a few big changes to their starting lineup as they look to avoid elimination at the hands of the Nuggets in Game 4 of the Western Conference Finals.
The discussion around Carmelo Anthony's retirement spells out everything that's wrong with rings culture.
Micah Adams
Malone relayed how Murray once feared Denver would trade him following a torn ACL. The decision to stick with Murray has worked out for both him and the Nuggets.
Zac Al-Khateeb
The Sporting News tracked live scoring updates and highlights from Game 3 of Lakers vs. Nuggets. Check out all of the action you may have missed right here.
Jordan Greer
As the Lakers look to slow Jamal Murray down, the NBA world quickly made him the No. 1 topic of discussion in the Twittersphere.
You don't get a triple-double without impacting the game in a number of areas, but there is one particular way Jokic is hurting the Lakers in the series.
LeBron James fumbled a fast break opportunity in the second quarter of Game 2 against the Nuggets in the Western Conference Finals. The internet, of course, had a field day.
Kyle Irving
LeBron James went down with an ankle injury late in the fourth quarter of Game 2 against the Nuggets. He didn't leave the game, but the Lakers star was hobbled.
Nikola Jokic triple-doubled, Jamal Murray went off in the fourth while LeBron and AD struggled from the field in the Nuggets' Game 2 win
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LeBron James and the Lakers face a 2-0 deficit to the Nuggets following Game 2 of the Western Conference Finals. Here's what history says is next for the NBA star:
Jamal Murray scored 23 of his game-high 37 points in the fourth quarter, to lead the Nuggets to a 108-103 win over the Lakers in Game 2.
Nuggets head coach Michael Malone was not happy about the narratives so far in the Western Conference Finals. He expressed displeasure before and after Game 2.
Rui Hachimura arrived in Los Angeles after a trade from the Washington Wizards, and now the 25-year-old forward is proving to be a crucial piece in the Lakers' playoff run.
The Lakers are wasting no time when it comes to making adjustments against the Nuggets.
Thompson was signed on the final day of the regular season as an emergency backup for the Lakers' postseason run.
Here's the latest on the infection Jamal Murray is dealing with and his status for Game 2 of the Western Conference Finals.
How James attacked Murray in Game 1 could turn out to be the Lakers' best shot at keeping up with the Nuggets.
No player in NBA history has ever played in more playoff games than LeBron James. You don't get to that point without going on a number of deep runs.
The Lakers lost Game 1 against the Nuggets, but they made a late run and had some good success by putting Rui Hachimura on Nikola Jokic.
The Sporting News tracked live score updates and highlights from the Nuggets' Game 1 win of the Western Conference Finals.
Kentavious Caldwell-Pope has played with both Nikola Jokic and LeBron James and says there's plenty of similarities between the pair.
Nikola Jokic may have humbly downplayed his impressive performance, but it was a hot topic of discussion throughout the night.
Davis and Jokic will likely guard each other for much of the series, and that matchup will have massive ramifications on which team advances to the NBA Finals.
There once was a time when LeBron James would cease all social media activity during the NBA Playoffs. Apparently, those days are long gone.
The Lakers defeated the Nuggets in five games the last time they met in the Conference Finals. Will history repeat itself?
For the 12th time in 20 seasons, LeBron James is in the Conference Finals. After starting 2-10 and needing the Play-In just to earn a 7 seed, the Lakers are inching closer to an improbable championship.
The Lakers are heading back to the Western Conference Finals for the first time since 2020.
James has now reached at least the Conference Finals in 12 of his 20 seasons.
The latest injury updates on Lakers center Anthony Davis leading up to Game 6 against the Warriors.
Dan Treacy
Andrew Wiggins is listed as questionable for Game 6 against the Lakers with fractured cartilage around his ribs.
Shaquille O'Neal and Charles Barkley caught some flack for laughing while the TNT broadcast discussed Anthony Davis.
Kevin Skiver
The biggest story coming out of Game 5 of the Western Conference Semifinals was the head injury Anthony Davis suffered.
After taking a shot to the head in Game 5, Lakers star Anthony Davis could be in doubt for Game 6 vs. the Warriors.
Here is what we know about Anthony Davis' injury and status moving forward.
Jamychal Green took to Instagram to respond to LeBron James' comments on the Lakers' perceived flopping during Game 4.
Clout chasing is a disease. And it claimed another victim earlier this week, with a TikTok star deciding to impersonate Lakers guard Austin Reaves to get into Crypto.com Arena.
David Suggs
Anthony Davis is reportedly expected to be available for Game 6 barring a setback.
Green was coming off poor performances vs. Los Angeles in the Western Conference semifinals. An "earful" from his former coach at Michigan State changed that.
The Sporting News was tracking live scoring updates and highlights from Game 5 of Lakers vs. Warriors.
With LA just one win away from advancing to the Western Conference Finals, what does this mean for LeBron James moving forward?
Lilo the corgi is a perfect five for five so far on her predictions for Golden State vs. Los Angeles.
Lakers head coach Darvin Ham apparently sees — and hears — everything, including comments made to the media by the opposing coach.
The Warriors fell to a 3-1 series deficit in their Game 4 loss. With the odds stacked against them, here is what they will need to do in order to try and pull off the upset.
There may be some unrest in the locker room of the defending champs, who are on the brink of elimination in the Western Conference Semifinals.
Draymond Green understands that the Warriors are down, but they're not out.
The basketball genius of LeBron James showed up on the biggest possession of Game 4.
Schroder got the last laugh, literally in this case.
Walker pulled off a fourth quarter performance not seen by a Laker bench player since Kobe Bryant in 1997.
Edward Sutelan
The Sporting News tracked live scoring updates and highlights from Game 4 of Lakers vs. Warriors. Check out all of the action you may have missed right here.
Lonnie Walker IV was the hero in Game 4, dropping all 15 of his points in the fourth quarter to help the Lakers secure a 104-101 win over the Warriors.
Ultimately, Game 4 came down to execution, with the Warriors having several chances to take the lead.
Walker came off the bench to score 15 points — all in the fourth quarter — as Los Angeles stormed back to take a 3-1 series lead.
Gary Payton II is expected to replace JaMychal Green in the starting five on Monday night.
Familiar as they are with one another, LeBron James is still finding ways to catch his opponents off guard.
Anthony Davis has been frustratingly inconsistent this postseason, but he stepped up against Golden State on Saturday night.
The Sporting News was tracking live scoring updates from Lakers vs. Warriors on Saturday night.
"Today was a proud day," LeBron James said postgame "I couldn't lose today. I'll take this cherry on top with this dub."
Ahead of Game 3 on Saturday night, T-shirts that read "2023 California State Championship" were placed on each seat in Crypto.com Arena.
After dropping Game 1, the Warriors blew the doors off the Lakers in Game 2. What were the major adjustments that caused a reversal of fortunes?
One of Stephen Curry's 12 assists from Game 2 illustrated how he picked the Lakers apart without scoring.
Klay Thompson exploded for 30 points with eight 3-pointers as the Warriors routed the Lakers by 27 points.
Klay Thompson caught fire to lead the Warriors to a win over the Lakers in Game 2, leading all scorers with 30 points.
Draymond Green's comments about LeBron James came following Game 1 of the Western Conference Semifinals between the Lakers and Warriors.
Rob Lowe has long been Lakers GM Rob Pelinka's doppelganger, and the two were in the same building for Game 1 of Los Angeles' 2023 playoff series against the Warriors.
There was a time when LeBron James stopped doing it, but the chalk toss has been a part of his pregame routine for most of his NBA career.
Anthony Davis stole the show for the Lakers in their Game 1 victory over the Warriors. Can he do it again?
The Lakers were able to keep Curry in check and take Game 1 by a score of 117-112 thanks to a solid game plan.
Jordan Poole's shot selection was the big talking point coming out of the Warriors' 117-112 loss to the Lakers in Game 1 of the Western Conference Semifinals.
James has always received at least one MVP vote. Until this past season.
The Lakers stole home-court advantage with a thrilling 117-112 win at the Chase Center on Tuesday night.
Anthony Davis was expected to be the biggest key for the Lakers in their series with the Warriors. In Game 1, he stepped up to the task and made franchise history.
Here are the stats you need to know about LeBron James vs. Stephen Curry in the NBA Playoffs.
Both LeBron James and Stephen Curry can add to their legacy with a fifth ring. Revisiting their past championships and head-to-head battles, which of the all-time legends has the upper hand?
LeBron James has accomplished so much since he first made it clear he was the greatest player in NBA history, it's hard to believe anyone's still engaging in the debate.
Mike DeCourcy
Darvin Ham is looking to lead the Lakers back to the Finals in his first year as a head coach.
As LeBron James and Stephen Curry continue to defy reality and time with their accomplishments, their respective places in the pantheon of all-time greats come into clearer focus.
Here are the deals that led D'Angelo Russell to the Lakers and Andrew Wiggins to the Warriors.
"This series against the Lakers is going to be epic," Green said after the Warriors' Game 7 win over the Kings.
Fans hoping to catch a glimpse of LeBron James and Stephen Curry's greatness better be ready to shell out serious cheddar.
Here's everything you need to know about the second-round matchup between Golden State and Los Angeles.
The Grizzlies will be missing yet another key member of their rotation on Friday night.
The Lakers won the NBA championship in 2020, but the entire postseason was played in the Disney Bubble. When was the last time they won a non-bubble playoff series?
After LA's Game 5 loss, the four-time Finals MVP didn't exactly hold back when assessing his own performance in the loss.
LeBron James came up clutch with a game-tying layup to force overtime before closing out the Grizzlies in Game 4.
Dillon Brooks hasn't been shy about sharing his thoughts on the matchup with LeBron James.
It took only two games for things to get chippy between LeBron James and Dillon Brooks.
The NBA opted not to suspend Brooks, according to reports.
Joe Rivera
Grizzlies forward Dillon Brooks declined to speak with the media after he was ejected from Game 3 on Saturday. He had plenty to say after practice on Sunday.
After everything that has transpired over the past few days, LeBron James took the high road and showed restraint when speaking on Dillon Brooks' trash talk and flagrant foul in Game 3.
The Sporting News breaks down the play resulting in Dillon Brooks' ejection.
LeBron James kept his response to Dillon Brooks' comments after Game 2 brief.
The trash talk was flying at FedEx Forum as Dillon Brooks and LeBron James got into it during the Grizzlies' Game 2 win.
Legends are made in the NBA Playoffs. In the Grizzlies' unlikely win over the Lakers in Game 2 of the 2023 NBA Playoffs, it was an unlikely hero that put forth a legendary performance.
For the Lakers to play at their best, Anthony Davis has to continue to be the most impactful player on the team.
Ja Morant took an awkward fall on his right hand in the fourth quarter of Game 1 vs. the Lakers. He exited the game and did not return.
As impressive as Rui Hachimura was in Game 1, Grizzlies guard Desmond Bane didn't exactly seem concerned about his shooting as the series goes on.
Austin Reaves came up clutch in his NBA Playoffs debut, scoring 14 of his 23 points in the fourth quarter to put away the Grizzlies.
The emergence of Austin Reaves helped propel the Lakers back into playoff contention this season, and then Reaves made a big difference in a Game 1 win over Memphis.
Anthony Davis suffered an apparent right arm injury in the first half of the Lakers' meeting with the Grizzlies in the first round of the NBA Playoffs.
James has recently begun crowning himself after hitting clutch shots during games.
Adams averaged 8.6 points and 11.5 rebounds per game before going down with a knee injury in late January.
When the Lakers' coaching staff creates a game plan for how to beat the Grizzlies in the first round of the 2023 NBA Playoffs, designing a strategy to guard Ja Morant will be at the top of the to-do list.
In the last few years, a beef was born, complete with taunts, trash talk, and altercations involving Hall of Fame NFL tight ends.
Dillon Brooks thinks he has the answer to LeBron James. Now, he'll put the theory to the ultimate test.
'I apologize': Anthony Davis laughs off 'brain fart' foul that spoiled LeBron James, Dennis Schroder game-winner vs. Timberwolves.
The Lakers needed overtime to book their spot in the playoffs, squeaking past the Timberwolves 108-102.
Which team will survive what should be an exciting series and advance to the conference semifinals? Let's break down the first-round matchup between the Lakers and Grizzlies.
The No. 7 seed Lakers will host the No. 8 seed Timberwolves at Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles for the Play-In Game.
Bronny James came off the bench, finishing with 11 points and four rebounds in Team USA's Nike Hoop Summit win.
With only two days left in the 2022-23 regular season, the Lakers find themselves in the middle of a chaotic Western Conference playoff race.
Westbrook came to play in his first opportunity to face the Lakers as a member of the Clippers.
LeBron James and Anthony Davis had big games in L.A.'s win over Houston, but something the Lakers did in garbage time was the most interesting part of the game. Why? TSN's Scott Rafferty explores.
After Patrick Beverley hit LeBron James with the "too small" taunt over the weekend, Austin Reaves had his teammate's back on Wednesday.
When it comes to trash talk, Patrick Beverley could release a collection of greatest hits.
James narrowly avoided getting surgery on his ailing foot, despite the urging of several doctors. His reasoning for passing on surgery was simple, and kind of funny.
LeBron James made his return from a foot injury against the Bulls on Sunday, coming off the bench for the second time in his career.
Here's everything we know about LeBron James' foot injury and the latest news surrounding it.
Here's what you need to know about LeBron James' foot injury and status moving forward.
LeBron James has seemingly had enough of NBA insiders' attempts to get the scoop on his injury status.
When the Suns face the Lakers on March 22, 2023, it will mark 1,548 days (and counting) since Durant and James faced off on an NBA floor.
Reaves has been a revelation over the last few weeks, increasing his production and helping the Lakers avoid a huge drop in the Western Conference standings.
Here's everything we know about Russell's injury and the latest news on when he may return.
"I think he'll be proud, and he was looking forward to this moment," Gasol said.
Two-time NBA champion Pau Gasol joins Lakers' folklore as his No. 16 jersey heads into the rafters at Crypto.com Arena.
How serious is LeBron James' foot injury? And what can the Lakers star do in order to get back on the floor?
Paul Gasol's legacy goes well beyond his 18 seasons in the best league in the world. His career served as a bridge for European players to reach the NBA.
Sergio Rabinal
The Lakers will retire Pau Gasol's jersey alongside the likes of Kobe Bryant, Magic Johnson and Kareem Abdul-Jabbar in the rafters of Crypto.com Arena.
The 12 Lakers with their jerseys retired averaged 19 playoff series wins. LeBron James has four. So why is it a foregone conclusion that the Lakers will someday retire LeBron's jersey?
The Lakers will retire Pau Gasol’s No. 16 Tuesday night when the Memphis Grizzlies, the team that acquired him the same day the Hawks made him the third overall pick in the 2001 NBA draft, are in town. A young Pau Gasol made his way into The Sporting News as a fast-rising NBA prospect, part of an impactful group of European players — one that would challenge American players — and a reigning Rookie of the Year.
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Here's everything we know about Anthony Davis' foot injury and the latest news surrounding it.
Bryant on Tuesday settled her remaining claims vs. Los Angeles County after deputies shared photos of the helicopter crash that killed Kobe Bryant, their daughter Gianna and seven others.
In the middle of a Jan. 20 contest in Los Angeles, Grizzlies players and Ja Morant's father, Tee, exchanged words with the Fox Sports personality.
Shaquille O'Neal said Tuesday night that Anthony Davis "fell off" and called for him to step up in LeBron James' absence.
It's no secret that LeBron James' absence will have an impact on the Lakers but if you widen the lens to take a snapshot of the jumbled Western Conference, there's even more at play.
LeBron James is expected to miss an indefinite period of time with a right foot injury. Can Anthony Davis and the new trade deadline additions step up to save the Lakers' season?
The Sporting News tracked live updates from the Lakers' rally of historic proportions.
Earning a postseason berth will be no easy task, as the Lakers were sitting in 13th place in the Western Conference standings before the All-Star break.
In 2022, the award was redesigned to pay homage to Bryant's achievements during his 20-year NBA career, many of which happened on the NBA All-Star stage.
Have a look at some of the history that LeBron James has made on the NBA All-Star stage.
Find the full list of players with the most NBA All-Star selections, a group headlined by LeBron James and Kareem Abdul-Jabbar.
"King James" is on an incredible run of 19 straight All-Star Game appearances — tied for the most in history.
Here's everything we know about LeBron's injury and the latest news on when he may return.
Lakers star Anthony Davis caused quite a stir on Tuesday night when videos of his reaction to LeBron James' record-setting field goal hit social media.
Los Angeles revamped its roster on Thursday, executing deals that brought back multiple rotation pieces without costing the franchise all of its draft capital.
In reaction to some of the landscape-altering deals that transpired, The Sporting News' NBA staff got out their red pens to grade the deals for each team that was involved.
What grades did the Lakers, Timberwolves and Jazz earn? Let's break down the three-team trade from every angle.
The Lakers will send Russell Westbrook to the Jazz in a three-team trade with the Timberwolves.
With James now ahead of Abdul-Jabbar on the all-time scoring list, let's take a look back at what these basketball legends have said about each other in recent years.
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar published an article on his Substack to clear the air on his feelings toward LeBron James breaking the all-time scoring record.
LeBron James is officially the NBA's all-time leading scorer. After passing Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, we broke down his career points record through the lens of his best games, teammates, opponents and so much more.
In commemoration and celebration of LeBron James' achievement, The Sporting News takes a look back at his journey from being the most hyped prospect in the history of American sports to becoming the NBA's all-time scoring king.
It's important to not read too much into certain things, but Anthony Davis' reaction — or lack thereof — stood out in that particular moment.
LeBron James is officially the NBA's all-time leading scorer after passing Kareem Abdul-Jabbar. Beyond holding the all-time record, here's why James holds the all-time edge over Michael Jordan, Wilt Chamberlain, Kevin Durant and more.
LeBron James has an opinion on the five players that he believes are most likely to challenge his scoring record. What is the likelihood for each player on his list?
The All-Star forward's latest accomplishment will serve as another reminder of how James and Abdul-Jabbar managed to put together two of the greatest careers in sports history.
As we commemorate LeBron James surpassing Kareem Abdul-Jabbar's career mark of 38,387 points, let's look back to the bucket that first got James on the board.
It was a night of celebration at Crypto.com Arena as LeBron James passed Kareem Abdul-Jabbar's record for the most points in NBA history.
James has surpassed Abdul-Jabbar and is on pace to widen the gap between the two basketball legends before the end of the 2022-23 season.
On his way to becoming the NBA's all-time leading scorer, LeBron James made over 14,000 career shots. This is what every single one of them looks like layered on top, beginning with his first-ever bucket.
Here are some of the scouting reports on LeBron James — from the players who have guarded him the best, the all-time greats who have studied him and the guys who are still battling against him today.
The Lakers will be one of the most interesting teams at the trade deadline as they look to put contender-level pieces around LeBron James and Anthony Davis.
The Lakers were among the teams said to be interested in Irving after he requested a trade.
LeBron seemed to take the news of the Kyrie Irving trade to Dallas hard.
The Lakers had previously expressed interest in acquiring Irving, and LeBron James wasn't exactly subtle about his thoughts on a reunion with his former Cavaliers teammate.
On Friday, LeBron James fanned the flames of the rumors with a simple tweet. On Saturday, he addressed recent rumors with a deflection followed by a rather direct answer.
At his introductory press conference, Hachimura expressed his admiration for the Hall of Famer, saying that Bryant was the reason why he began playing basketball.
LeBron James has passed Mark Jackson and Steve Nash to climb into the top five on the NBA's all-time assists leaderboard.
The controversial no-call from the Lakers' overtime loss to the Celtics on Saturday has now elicited a response from the National Basketball Referees Association.
The Lakers had a chance to win the game on the final play of regulation but a missed foul call on LeBron James allowed the Celtics to extend the contest into overtime, coming away with a victory over Los Angeles.
On the three-year anniversary of Kobe Bryant's death, NBA players and teams paid tribute to the Black Mamba.
James' exasperation was visible during and after the Lakers' 133-115 loss to the Clippers on Tuesday night.
Here's what we know about Anthony Davis' injury and when to expect him back on the floor.
LeBron James has now scored 40 points against every NBA team he's played against.
Johnson said that Hachimura is going to "really help the Lakers on both ends of the court," adding that his length and size will make a difference defensively.
As much pleasure as the internet has gotten from dunking on the Lakers' misfortunes over the last two seasons, now might be the time to start shifting the types of conversations being had about what's going on in Los Angeles.
Rui Hachimura's presence on the Lakers should help address a number of the team's weaknesses, and also unlock much of his game that was being underutilized in Washington
The Lakers will reportedly acquire Rui Hachimura from the Wizards for Kendrick Nunn and three second-round picks.
How did each team fare in the deal? The Sporting News has trade grades for both the Lakers and Wizards below.
Since making his debut in 2003, LeBron James has been a part of multiple eras — and generations — of NBA basketball. The fact holds true in more ways than one.
Russell inspired Abdul-Jabbar to be the best version of himself on the court — and, more importantly, a better man and advocate for civil rights.
After years of speculation, discussion and predictive models, LeBron James will soon surpass Kareem Abdul-Jabbar as the NBA's all-time leading scorer.
"Kobe had that sneer, that ferocious facial expression. Donovan has a different personality. He has a little bit of a joyful approach to the game, where Kobe was so immersed in every single play." — Chuck Swirsky
With the Lakers in Charlotte on Monday night, the 19,000-plus in attendance got to see what we've become accustomed to seeing from LeBron James over the past 20 years: basketball brilliance, sheer dominance, and the greatest show that the league has to offer.
Here's everything we know about Westbrook's injury and the latest news on when he may return to the court.
On his 38th birthday, LeBron James delivered one of his best games of the season in a win over the Hawks.
James was asked how much longer he sees himself playing after a loss to the Heat. His response raised some eyebrows.
If James once again earns an All-Star nod, he would tie Kareem Abdul-Jabbar for the most All-Star selections in NBA history.
Dirk Nowitzki, the GOAT of the Mavericks franchise, has given his take on the neverending NBA GOAT debate.
The Sporting News tracked live scoring updates from Lakers vs. Mavericks on Christmas Day. Check out the best highlights from James' performance right here.
When the Lakers take on the Mavericks on Christmas Day in 2022, LeBron James will become the all-time leader in games played on the holiday.
