There’s no firm timetable for LeBron James to resume playing, but Lakers coach JJ Redick told reporters before Wednesday’s game that it will likely be during the second or third week of November, relays Dave McMenamin of ESPN (Twitter link). That confirms a report two weeks ago from ESPN’s Shams Charania, who pegged mid-November as the most likely time for James to … [Read more...] about Lakers Notes: LeBron, Doncic, Hayes, Smart, Thiero, Reaves, Ayton
NBA’s Board Of Governors Unanimously Approves Lakers Sale
11:42 am: The Lakers have put out a press release confirming that Walter has finalized his acquisition of a majority stake in the team. The sale is now closed, confirms ESPN’s Ramona Shelburne (Twitter link). “The Los Angeles Lakers are one of the most iconic franchises in all of sports, defined by a history of excellence and the relentless pursuit of greatness,” Walter said in … [Read more...] about NBA’s Board Of Governors Unanimously Approves Lakers Sale
Clippers Notes: Beal, Collins, Sanders, Paul
The Clippers signed Bradley Beal to replace the scoring punch they lost when they traded Norman Powell to Miami, but physical issues have prevented Beal from filling that role early in the season. He missed his second straight game with back soreness Tuesday night, and L.A. managed only 79 points in a loss to Golden State. The offense looked stagnant as the Clippers recorded … [Read more...] about Clippers Notes: Beal, Collins, Sanders, Paul
And-Ones: Payne, Key, Raman, Breakout Players
EuroLeague team Partizan Belgrade has expressed “serious” interest in free agent point guard Cameron Payne, reports Marc Stein of The Stein Line (via Twitter). As Stein notes, the Serbian club is looking for a backcourt replacement in the wake of a serious ankle injury to former NBA guard Carlik Jones, who will reportedly miss three months of action. Payne has spent most of the … [Read more...] about And-Ones: Payne, Key, Raman, Breakout Players
Lakers Notes: Reaves, Ayton, Doncic, Vincent
With Luka Doncic sidelined for about a week due to a finger sprain and a leg contusion and LeBron James still recovering from sciatica, Austin Reaves turned in a star performance in Sunday’s win over Sacramento, writes Dave McMenamin of ESPN. Reaves carried the scoring load with a career-high 51 points while adding 11 rebounds and nine assists. “Especially on a night where you … [Read more...] about Lakers Notes: Reaves, Ayton, Doncic, Vincent