The Los Angeles Lakers looked all over the place during the second half of Sunday night’s 112-100 loss to the New York Knicks. Although errors have become the norm, a defensive mistake by Lakers superstar LeBron James demanded particular attention.
Most NBA players, no matter how successful, are out of the league before the end of their 30s, or even their 20s. That leaves a lot of life left to live, and a good handful of players have made the most of their professional lives after leaving the court.
LeBron James once again waxed poetic on the prospect of his looming retirement. The Los Angeles Lakers star spoke to reporters after his team lost to the New York Knicks 112-100 at Madison Square Garden in Manhattan, N.Y.
The Lakers lost 100-112 to the Knicks tonight at the Madision Square Garden as Luka Doncic faced off against his former teammate from the Mavericks, Jalen Brunson.
The New York Knicks won their sixth straight game after beating the Los Angeles Lakers, 112-100, at Madison Square Garden on Sunday. The Lakers had a strong start, but they failed to sustain it in the second half, getting outscored in the third quarter, 38-26.
LeBron James of the Los Angeles Lakers continues to make history after he was named an All-Star for the 22nd straight time on Sunday. James was not part of the starting lineup, which snapped his streak of being named a starter.
The Lakers had their chances, but the Knicks controlled the game in the moments that mattered most. Luka Doncic did everything he could to keep Los Angeles within striking distance, stuffing the stat sheet and carrying the offensive burden for long stretches.
Austin Reaves was a game-time decision for Sunday’s matchup against the New York Knicks in Madison Square Garden. The 6-foot-5 shooting guard, however, was downgraded to out again right before tip-off, resulting in his 19th consecutive missed game due to a calf injury.
Few stages in basketball amplify drama quite like Madison Square Garden. On Saturday night, the Los Angeles Lakers rolled into the “Mecca” looking to keep their road trip momentum alive against a scorching-hot Knicks squad.
Clark joined NBC's pregame broadcast ahead of Sunday night's Los Angeles Lakers vs. New York Knicks game and called Doncic "amazing and incredible" before going on to discuss how she could pattern parts of her game after his to improve as she prepares to enter her third WNBA season.
The Los Angeles Lakers released updated their injury report for Sunday night’s marquee matchup against the New York Knicks and Austin Reaves (left calf strain) remains out.
Now over the halfway point of the NBA season, LeBron James’ future with the Los Angeles Lakers remains in question, and perhaps even retirement is on the table.
With the end of the LeBron James era of the Los Angeles Lakers drawing near, as many expected both sides to part ways after the 2025-26 NBA season, the team will build around superstar guard and new face of the franchise, Luka Doncic, for the foreseeable future.
The Los Angeles Lakers should be busy this trade deadline. The team is looking to improve its supporting cast to address defensive needs while also adding more offensive pieces next to the star trio of Luka Doncic, Austin Reaves, and LeBron James.
Basketball Hall of Famer Kobe Bryant won all five of his NBA Championships with the Los Angeles Lakers in the Staples Center. But Bryant started his legendary career playing his home games in the Great Western Forum.
For Deandre Ayton, the debate around his future in Los Angeles has intensified. After that, no team would want him! Everything boils down to DA’s low-impact presence on the floor.
Bronny James thrilled fans with some high-flying garbage time fun in the nation’s capital. The Los Angeles Lakers guard got some burn late in his team’s blowout win over the Washington Wizards at Capital One Arena in Washington, D.C.