The Los Angeles Lakers have lost four in a row since their eight-game win streak. Injuries have played a major part for the Lakers, but things should be turning a corner there soon. Before the Lakers loss at the Denver Nuggets on Friday, head coach JJ Redick said reinforcements are on the way. Redick said LeBron James, Rui Hachimura and Jaxson Hayes are "all very close to … [Read more...] about LeBron James, Rui Hachimura, Jaxson Hayes ‘All Very Close To Returning’
Luka Doncic Sits Loss Versus Nuggets Due To Calf, Ankle Injury
Luka Doncic missed the Los Angeles Lakers' 131-126 loss to the Denver Nuggets on Friday night with a left calf injury and sprained right ankle. LeBron James, Rui Hachimura, and Jaxson Hayes had all previously left the Lakers' road trip early to receive treatment in Los Angeles. Dorian Finney-Smith, Gabe Vincent, and Trey Jemison III were also out against the Nuggets. The Lakers … [Read more...] about Luka Doncic Sits Loss Versus Nuggets Due To Calf, Ankle Injury
LeBron James Could Miss Weeks, Not Days With Groin Injury
LeBron James could be out for "a matter of weeks, not a matter of days" after suffering a groin strain on Saturday night against the Boston Celtics, sources told Dave McMenamin of ESPN. Sources added that it is still too early to project how long James will miss until he undergoes imaging. James said after the game that there was "not much concern" and he would "go day to day" … [Read more...] about LeBron James Could Miss Weeks, Not Days With Groin Injury
LeBron James Progressing Well With Groin Injury, Returns Early To Los Angeles
LeBron James has returned to Los Angeles, per medical recommendation, as he continues to progress well from a strained left groin. James' injury is expected to sideline him for one to two weeks. James is currently averaging 25.0 points, 8.2 rebounds and 8.5 assists this season. James suffered the injury in the fourth quarter of the Los Angeles Lakers' loss on Saturday at hte … [Read more...] about LeBron James Progressing Well With Groin Injury, Returns Early To Los Angeles
Celtics-Lakers Has NBA’s Highest Non-Christmas Regular Season Viewership In Seven Years
Saturday's win by the Boston Celtics over the Los Angeles Lakers was the most-watched non-Christmas Day regular season game in seven years. The game averaged 4.61 million viewers and peaked at 5.3 million viewers. The Celtics defeated the Lakers 111-101 with Jayson Tatum scoring 40 points to go with 12 rebounds and eight assists, while Jaylen Brown scored 31 points. The game … [Read more...] about Celtics-Lakers Has NBA’s Highest Non-Christmas Regular Season Viewership In Seven Years