Luka Doncic hit a baseline jumper with 0.5 seconds left, and the host Los Angeles Lakers rallied to beat the Denver Nuggets 127-125 in overtime on Saturday night.
Austin Reaves pulled a rabbit out of his hat on Saturday night against the Denver Nuggets. The Los Angeles Lakers guard Reaves worked some absolute magic to end regulation at Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles, Calif.
The Lakers beat the Nuggets 127-125 in an overtime thriller. LA now owns the tiebreaker over Denver. Clutch plays by LeBron and Reaves sent the game into OT.
The Los Angeles Lakers are looking for their 5th straight win, the first time since November. Despite having 1 loss in the last 8, this streak is not enough for the Purple and Gold franchise to turn hater Charles Barkley into a fan.
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.
In his record 23rd NBA season, LeBron James remains competitive, averaging 21.4 points, 5.7 rebounds, 7.0 assists, and 1.1 steals while shooting 50.5% from the field in 45 games. But the operative phrase is "when healthy." His body has been the story throughout the season at 41.
The Los Angeles Lakers have picked up their defensive intensity in recent weeks. There have been concerns about their defensive play throughout the season, but it’s the effort lately that has underscored a key factor.
Iman Shumpert made a name for himself in the NBA by playing defence. In January 2015, Shumpert’s life changed dramatically when he was traded to the Cleveland Cavaliers.
Bronny James' path at the NBA level has been rough from the jump. In his second season with the Los Angeles Lakers, he's averaging just 2.1 points in 7 minutes per game, nearly identical to his poor numbers from his rookie campaign. Safe to say, he hasn't been able to crack the rotation in a crowded backcourt.
Throughout the season, the Los Angeles Lakers have had difficulty finding consistency among their big three of Luka Doncic, LeBron James and Austin Reaves when all three are on the floor together.
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.
For seven seasons in purple and gold (2004–2011), Lamar Odom and Kobe Bryant were more like brothers. They spent those years together with the Los Angeles Lakers, winning back-to-back titles in the 2008–09 and 2009–10 seasons. As Kobe once described it, Odom was the guy who brought everybody together.
Media attention never ends for the Los Angeles Lakers, as they are a big-market team featuring superstars like Luka Doncic and LeBron James. A downside of that attention is that role players face backlash for inconsistent play, and Deandre Ayton is the latest example.
When the Los Angeles Lakers hired JJ Redick as their next head coach, it was evident there needed to be a change in approach. L.A. never earned a reputation for developing young talent, but under this new CBA, every team needs to make use of players on rookie deals.
Los Angeles Lakers legend Kobe Bryant's signature Nike sneaker line has made a roaring comeback in recent years. The Nike Kobe line has expanded beyond basketball into different sports, and supply has finally caught up with demand.
In recent weeks, Los Angeles Lakers center Deandre Ayton has dealt with plenty of increased scrutiny. Ayton’s first campaign with Los Angeles hasn’t exactly unfolded in the manner he hoped, as his role has fluctuated throughout the year.
On Thursday night against the Chicago Bulls, Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James made his return to the lineup after missing three straight games. During his absence, speculation grew about whether James truly raised L.A.’s ceiling for winning games.
Jake LaRavia has struggled for the Los Angeles Lakers, despite their four straight wins. His three-point shooting took a nose dive as he is currently 1-for-14 from distance in March.
Patrick Beverley did not hold back after hearing Lamar Odom describe a dream involving Kobe Bryant, responding with a blunt message on social media. The story began when Odom spoke about a vivid dream he had about the late Lakers legend.
Luka Doncic went into a reflective state after cheering up some patients this week at UCLA Health Medical Center. The Los Angeles Lakers star on Wednesday paid a surprise visit to the medical facility.
A fourth win in a row and a Luka Doncic 50-piece. Laker Nation truly rejoiced in the game against the Bulls. But there was an underappreciated element that JJ Redick couldn’t leave unaddressed.
There is one place where Adou Thiero is getting plenty of attention lately. It just isn’t with the Los Angeles Lakers, as relayed by Khobi Price of the California Post.
The Lakers appear ready to make sure Austin Reaves stays exactly where he is. According to sources cited by Ashish Mathur of Lakers Daily, the Lakers plan to offer Reaves a five-year contract worth roughly $240 million once free agency opens this summer.