LeBron James was playing at an All-NBA level even before the Los Angeles Lakers traded for Luka Doncic, but he has elevated his play even further since adding another superstar who takes on a larger role in the offense and allows him to pace himself and play off-ball as a cutter more frequently. "They didn't just trade for Luka," the league exec said. "They also traded for a … [Read more...] about Exec: Lakers Didn’t Just For Luka Doncic, They Also Traded For More Engaged LeBron James
LeBron James, Donovan Mitchell Named NBA’s Players Of February
LeBron James and Donovan Mitchell have been named the NBA's Players of the Month for February. James averaged 29.3 points, 10.5 rebounds and 6.9 assists as the Los Angeles Lakers went 10-2. Mitchell averaged 25.8 points, 4.2 rebounds and 5.3 assists as the Cleveland Cavaliers went 10-1. … [Read more...] about LeBron James, Donovan Mitchell Named NBA’s Players Of February
LeBron James Becomes First Player In NBA History To Score 50K Points
LeBron James became the first player in NBA history to score a total of 50,000 combined points in the regular season and playoffs on Tuesday. James achieved the feat in the first quarter of the Lakers' win over the Pelicans. James, who was named the Player of the Month for February, finished the game with 34 points, 8 rebounds, and 6 assists. James is the league's all-time … [Read more...] about LeBron James Becomes First Player In NBA History To Score 50K Points
Luka Doncic Had No Intention Of Leaving Mavericks, Loyalty To Carry Over To Lakers
Luka Doncic could have signed a five-year, $345 million supermax contract extension with the Dallas Mavericks and had every intention of doing so and remaining with the franchise long-term. "I know in talking to people around Luka Doncic over the past 72 hours, I was at that Lakers-Clippers game on Sunday, he had no intention of ever leaving Dallas," said Shams Charania on The … [Read more...] about Luka Doncic Had No Intention Of Leaving Mavericks, Loyalty To Carry Over To Lakers
Austin Reaves Leaves Game With Calf Injury, Will Undergo MRI
Austin Reaves left the Los Angeles Lakers' 106-102 win over the Los Angeles Clippers on Friday night in the first quarter with a right calf injury and did not return. Reaves will undergo an MRI on Saturday. Reaves averaged 23.5 points and 6.1 assists per game in February. … [Read more...] about Austin Reaves Leaves Game With Calf Injury, Will Undergo MRI