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LeBron James Reflects On Becoming NBA’s All-Time Made Field Goals Leader

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.

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Nike Designed Special Shoes for LeBron James' Historic Game

The Denver Nuggets defeated the Los Angeles Lakers 120-113 on Thursday night. However, the loss did not lessen the significance of the game for Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James.

Jaxson Hayes News / Last Word On Sports / March 6

Jaxson Hayes’ Resurgence Comes at Perfect Time for Lakers

When the Lakers re-signed Jaxson Hayes to a one-year, $3 million deal this past summer, many expected him to once again star in his role, setting back into the second unit, this time backing up Deandre Ayton.

Luka Doncic News / NBA on ClutchPoints / March 6

Referee explains reason for puzzling Lakers’ Luka Doncic technical foul

The Los Angeles Lakers fell 120–113 to the Denver Nuggets on Thursday night, but the biggest conversation afterward centered on Luka Doncic and a puzzling technical foul during the Western Conference matchup.

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The 'NBA 30-point game leaders' quiz

How many of the players with at least 200-career 30-point games in NBA history can you name in six minutes?

The 'Most 40-point NBA games' quiz

The 'NBA rookie 3-point leaders' quiz

The 'NBA all-time scoring leaders' quiz

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Every NBA franchise's most infamous villain

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.

Los Angeles Lakers News / EssentiallySports / March 6

'I’m So F***ing Tired': LeBron James, Luka Doncic Sound Off on NBA Refs After Lakers-Nuggets

The margin for error is getting thinner for the Los Angeles Lakers. A tough loss to a Western Conference contender was frustrating enough. Now the aftermath may create a second problem entirely, because Luka Doncic is suddenly one whistle away from missing a game.

Los Angeles Lakers News / EssentiallySports / March 6

Deandre Ayton Injury Risks Lakers Shut Down After JJ Redick, Luka Doncic Side With 25-YO Star

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.

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20 NBA players who changed how the game is played

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.

NBA News / Field Level Media / March 6

NBA roundup: LeBron James sets record, gets hurt in Lakers' loss to Nuggets

Nikola Jokic had 28 points, 13 assists and 12 rebounds to overcome nine turnovers, and the host Denver Nuggets beat the Los Angeles Lakers 120-113 on Thursday night in a crucial Western Conference matchup.

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The 'NFL year-by-year sack leaders' quiz

The 'Active NFL carries leaders' quiz

The 'Most passing + rushing TD games' quiz

The 'NBA 30-point game leaders' quiz

NBA News / Yardbarker / March 6

LeBron James blasts officials after Nikola Jokic incident

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.

NBA roundup: LeBron James sets record, gets hurt in Lakers' loss to Nuggets

LeBron James passes Kareem Abdul-Jabbar to set another NBA record

The all-time leading rebounder for every NBA franchise

The 'Assist leaders by NBA franchise' quiz

NBA News / Silver Screen & Roll / March 6

Player Grades: Lakers vs. Nuggets

Don’t let the score fool you. The Lakers never had a shot in this one. The Nuggets started the game on an 11-0 and never trailed. Anytime LA made a push, Denver responded and closed the door.

LeBron James News / Field Level Media / March 6

Lakers' LeBron James hurts elbow in loss to Nuggets

Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James left a record-setting game due to a left elbow injury on Thursday in Denver. With 4:05 to play in the Lakers' 120-113 loss to the Nuggets, James drove for a layup but went down hard beyond the baseline.

Los Angeles Lakers News / Fadeaway World / March 6

JJ Redick Gives Deandre Ayton And LeBron James’ Injury Update After Lakers Crumble Against Nuggets

The Lakers faced a major setback in the first quarter of tonight’s fixture against the Nuggets as they were forced to pull Deandre Ayton from the game due to a knee issue.

Deandre Ayton News / Field Level Media / March 6

Lakers' Deandre Ayton (knee) leaves game against Nuggets

Lakers center Deandre Ayton exited Los Angeles' Thursday road game against the Denver Nuggets due to a knee injury and was ruled out for the remainder of the night.

Los Angeles Lakers News / Larry Brown Sports / March 5

JJ Redick’s comments about Luka Doncic aged extremely poorly

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.

Los Angeles Lakers News / Yardbarker / March 5