Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James turns 41 on Tuesday and is in the middle of his 23rd NBA season. That alone is an unprecedented feat never-before accomplished by any player in league history. But it doesn’t even account for the fact that in his final game as a 40-year-old, James dropped 24 points on 11-of-13 from the field with several highlight-reel dunks. LeBron was on … [Read more...] about On 41st Birthday, LeBron James Feels He Is Winning Battle With Father Time
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Lakers make their stance on Deandre Ayton crystal clear if rumors are true
The Los Angeles Lakers have already made their call on the long-term future of Deandre Ayton if the latest rumor from Jake Fischer is true. … [Read more...] about Lakers make their stance on Deandre Ayton crystal clear if rumors are true
Lakers’ Rui Hachimura expected to be out 1 week with calf injury
LOS ANGELES — Lakers starting forward Rui Hachimura is expected to be sidelined for one week with a calf injury that held him out of Tuesday night’s home game against the Detroit Pistons. Hachimura sat out of Tuesday’s game because of right calf soreness that he started feeling coming out of Sunday’s home win against the Sacramento Kings. He finished with 12 points, four … [Read more...] about Lakers’ Rui Hachimura expected to be out 1 week with calf injury
Austin Reaves Leaves Lakers Christmas Day Game Early Due To Calf Soreness
Los Angeles Lakers guard Austin Reaves was forced to leave his team's Christmas Day game due to left calf soreness. Reaves played just under 15 minutes in the first half before being ruled out for the night. Reaves returned on Tuesday from a three-game absence. He scored 12 points in the first half on Christmas against the Houston Rockets before exiting at halftime. The Rockets … [Read more...] about Austin Reaves Leaves Lakers Christmas Day Game Early Due To Calf Soreness
Pacific Notes: LeBron, Doncic, N. Smith, Leonard, M. Williams
LeBron James and Luka Doncic took over as the Lakers ended a three-game slide by routing Sacramento on Sunday night, writes Dave McMenamin of ESPN. Coach JJ Redick blasted his players twice over the past week, questioning their defensive effort and professionalism. Neither of those was a concern on Sunday as L.A. turned in a dominant performance led by James, who made 11 of his … [Read more...] about Pacific Notes: LeBron, Doncic, N. Smith, Leonard, M. Williams