When Deandre Ayton signed with the Los Angeles Lakers, he envisioned playing a pivotal role in helping the franchise compete for an NBA title. As the season has progressed, the conversation Ayton has moved toward his performance being below the expectations he had laid before he began his Lakers tenure.
Luke Kennard has been a great addition for the Los Angeles Lakers as an impactful bench scorer they had previously lacked before the trade deadline. Most sharpshooters in recent years have struggled when playing under the bright lights in L.A., but that has not been the case for Kennard.
Being a referee in today’s NBA is difficult, given how stars have gotten sneaky with how they get to the free throw line. An example of that is Los Angeles Lakers star Luka Doncic, as he knows plenty of ways to draw fouls and sometimes looks to draw contact more than making a shot.
Luka Doncic did not need much help Friday night. The Lakers were missing several key pieces but still rolled past the Indiana Pacers, 128-117, thanks largely to Doncic’s brilliance.
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 has a reputation as one of the most dominant players in postseason. We have witnessed the four-time NBA champion drag lackluster rosters to basketball’s biggest stage.
Los Angeles Lakers star Luka Doncic has been under a microscope in recent weeks with a lot of criticism being thrown his way for complaining at the officials and not putting in effort on defense.
Los Angeles Lakers star Luka Doncic is a generational talent and he has played like a top-five player this season. But unfortunately, L.A. has struggled to build continuity due to injuries, so they have a number of doubters in the NBA media world.
Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James has always been one to pay it forward to the young generation of players, especially at this stage of his career. During the 2024 Olympics in Paris, James grew close to a lot of the young American players on the team, including Boston Celtics star Jayson Tatum.
The Los Angeles Lakers won three in a row and looked to get back on top after a bad spell of games. Then came Thursday night, when they played their rivals, the Denver Nuggets.
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.
One day, the game will slow down, even if the clock keeps running. The arena will still be full. The broadcast will still talk about standings, matchups, and minutes.
The NBA communityis still grappling with the potential end of the era dominated by the most iconic active figure, LeBron James’ old friend remains the outlier.
Austin Reaves' season, as well as the Los Angeles Lakers, has been littered with injuries. Reaves, who was in the midst of the best season of his career, encountered an ankle injury that caused him to miss 19 consecutive games.
Luka Doncic recorded 44 points, nine rebounds and three steals in three quarters of action to lead the Los Angeles Lakers to a solid 128-117 victory over the visiting Indiana Pacers on Friday night.
At some point, LeBron James will walk away from basketball. Just do not expect a farewell tour filled with sadness. James, now in his 23rd season and somehow still producing at age 41, said he views the end of his career very differently.
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.
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.
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.
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.