The Los Angeles Lakers lost 120-113 to the Denver Nuggets on Thursday, dropping to 37-25 and falling a half-game behind Denver for fifth place in the West.
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.
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.
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.
American alpine skiing icon Lindsey Vonn has gone through an extremely difficult period over the last month, as her audacious attempt at an Olympic comeback at 41 ended in tragedy.
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.
When the Los Angeles Lakers acquired former No. 1 pick Deandre Ayton during the summer, the expectations were quite high. The 27-year-old big man was expected to bring stability at the center positions, which the Purple & Gold lacked even during the Anthony Davis era.
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.
Over the last three seasons, Los Angeles Lakers vs Denver Nuggets has developed into quite a rivalry. Although each match-up is usually competitive, it seems that the Nuggets are typically on the winning side.
Communicating with officials has never been a strong suit for Los Angeles Lakers star Luka Doncic as he tends to complain about a lot of missed calls. Every star in the NBA does that, but Doncic tends to take it to another level.
LeBron James has put the ball in the basket more than any other player in NBA history. James, 41, routinely sets records due to his longevity and he could look to add to his new career field goals mark on Friday night when the Lakers host the struggling Indiana Pacers.
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.
The Lakers’ streak to win four games in a row started badly as the Nuggets went on an 11-0 run. They got into more trouble when starting center Deandre Ayton got injured and did not return.
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.
If Dallas Mavericks star rookie Cooper Flagg's NBA debut season wasn't historic already, it just secured its place as one of the best ever on Thursday night.
The Los Angeles Lakers have plenty of star power, with Luka Doncic orchestrating the offense, LeBron James continuing to produce deep into his career and Austin Reaves becoming a rising star.
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.