LeBron James gave Carlos Alcaraz a shout-out after seeing the Spanish star at an Australian Open practice in a Lakers jersey. Carlos Alcaraz is making an early statement at the Australian Open — not just with his tennis, but with a nod to basketball royalty.
For the second time this season, the Los Angeles Lakers are on a three-game losing streak, and they need their leader. LeBron James did score 22 points, but the issues with the team remain.
The Lakers’ slump is on the verge of exasperating. On their third straight loss, Luka Doncic had a 42-point masterclass. Yet he’s in a dicey position. His struggles and the Lakers’ worst fears manifested in the final quarter against the Sacramento Kings.
It was the third straight loss for the Lakers, and the grueling travel in January is yet to come. JJ Redick is already dealing with multiple injury problems, and the main issue remains managing the fitness of LeBron James.
Just over a month after cracking the NBA's all-time top 10 in scoring, James Harden moved up another place on Monday. The Los Angeles Clippers guard scored 32 points against the Charlotte Hornets while passing Hall of Famer Shaquille O'Neal for ninth place.
Part of what makes the NBA, or any pro sports league, so compelling to watch is the narratives, especially those centered on rivalries. Throughout the decades, the NBA has fostered a number of rivalries, some long-lasting and others short but sweet.
LeBron James’ longevity is unparalleled, especially in professional basketball. The fact that he remains this productive on the hardwood is simply mind-blowing.
LeBron James’ potential for success in the future with the Los Angeles Lakers might hinge on one uncomfortable truth: sentimentality isn’t going to help survive forever in a win-now league.
Luka Doncic being one of the best players in the NBA today may very well be causing a problem for the Los Angeles Lakers. He is dropping 30-plus points as if it is routine and controlling games with his shot-making and playmaking.
On Monday, it was announced that LeBron James will don a 23 jersey patch to celebrate his 23rd season in the NBA. Additionally, the patch will be packaged into rare trading cards.
Stars tend to have prolonged windows of excellence in the NBA, leading teams for years. Sometimes, though, it's more of a blip, with players having one standout season and never reaching those heights again.
Fans watching the Lakers may notice something new on LeBron James’ jersey. According to ESPN’s Dave McMenamin, James is expected to wear a commemorative patch honoring his record-setting 23rd NBA season.
The Australian Open is in full swing, and record prize money is at stake. Carlos Alcaraz of Spain is vying for his title down under, and to psyche himself out, he’s tapping into his inner LeBron James.
The Los Angeles Lakers travel to Northern California on Monday night to face the Sacramento Kings. LeBron James and company have suffered back-to-back losses, but are looking to get back on track against one of three remaining NBA teams with fewer than 10 wins.
With Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James in his 23rd season and limited time remaining in his career, there is no telling how many times he will face off against some of the greats in the NBA.
There was a window for the Lakers to move LeBron James. That window opened the moment they acquired Luka Doncic. It may have closed just as quickly. The problem was obvious before Doncic and James ever shared the floor.
The Lakers made an interesting decision, and head coach JJ Redick acknowledged that considerations for LeBron were a significant part of the thought process.
LOS ANGELES – The Los Angeles Lakers are about to hit a tough part of their schedule in which they are playing almost every other day and have two sets of back-to-backs through the end of the month.
The Lakers have transitioned into Luka Doncic’s team, and LeBron James is fully at peace with that reality. James’ per-game numbers this season are among the lowest of his career, but he views that as a natural byproduct of sharing the floor with a 26-year-old franchise centerpiece.
Initially, when LeBron James made his season debut for the Los Angeles Lakers, a built-in grace period was given in his 23rd year. After missing preseason and training camp, James had to play his way into shape and that is hard to do at 41-years-old.
The Los Angeles Lakers dropped their first clutch game of the season on Friday night, losing in the final seconds to Giannis Antetokounmpo and the Milwaukee Bucks at home.