The MVP race is tightening as the regular season hits its final stretch. The usual heavyweights still dominate the conversation; however, a few unexpected names are beginning to shake up the ladder.
Luka Doncic is putting on strong performances on the court for the Los Angeles Lakers, but his rising foul count is turning heads as the regular season heats up.
With the Western Conference a tight-knit race yet again this season, this series will look at the standings and games to watch across the league as the Lakers look to secure home court and move up the standings.
Heroes run the NBA, but every story also needs a villain. For some franchises, it's a particularly hated opponent, but every now and then, it's one of their own.
Deandre Ayton left Thursday’s Los Angeles Lakers game with an injury, and fans think one of his teammates took a shot at him after the game. The Lakers fell to the Denver Nuggets 120-113 at Ball Arena in Denver, Co.
During the Los Angeles Lakers’ tough 120-113 road loss against the Denver Nuggets, star forward LeBron James added another historic feat to his resume.
LeBron James and Steve Nash never fail to spark engaging basketball conversations on their “Mind the Game” podcast, often featuring some jaw-dropping players from the league.
When Deandre Ayton signed with the Los Angeles Lakers, he made it clear that he was not concerned about scoring, but rather focused on doing all of the dirty work to help the team win games.
Basketball has changed so, so much since it was first played in the late 1800s. The NBA has a lot to do with this, and there are even a handful of players who can be credited with influencing significant shifts on their own.
Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James’ greatness and longevity is unmatched as he continues to play at a high level in his 23rd NBA season, setting numerous records along the way.
The Los Angeles Lakers were poised to have a big season. Luka Doncic had a full training camp, LeBron James returned, and LA brought in Deandre Ayton to replace Anthony Davis.
LeBron James seems to age like wine as he remains a productive player despite being in Year 23. The Los Angeles Lakers remain in the thick of the playoff race and James has played a large part in their success.
The Los Angeles Lakers finally caught a break. After dropping three in a row, they went into Chase Center on Saturday and blew out the Warriors 129-101.
Jaxson Hayes has seen an uptick in minutes as of late and that’s been directly correlated to Deandre Ayton’s performance on the floor. Even though the Los Angeles Lakers were able to rattle off three consecutive wins, Ayton often left much to be desired on both ends.
Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James’ name is at or near the top of every NBA record at this point and he is proving that he can still stave off Father Time.
James finished the night with 16 points, five rebounds and eight assists, but his postgame comments had nothing to do with the history he just made. Instead, he directed his anger at the officials for what he felt was a missed foul call on the play that resulted in his injury.
Luka Doncic certainly made his head coach look bad on Thursday night. Doncic and the Los Angeles Lakers faced off on Thursday against the Denver Nuggets at Ball Arena in Denver, Colo.
JJ Redick and Luka Doncic recently grabbed people’s attention after a video of a tense interaction between the two key Los Angeles Lakers figures went viral.