The Los Angeles Lakers released their injury report for their Tuesday matchup with the Detroit Pistons and Rui Hachimura (right calf soreness), Austin Reaves (left gastrocnemius strain) and Gabe Vincent (lumbar back strain) are out while Jaxson Hayes (left ankle soreness) is available to return. Hachimura missed practice on Monday due to the calf injury and will now miss a … [Read more...] about Lakers Injury Report: Rui Hachimura & Gabe Vincent Out, Jaxson Hayes Returns Against Pistons
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LeBron James Declares He’s ‘Kicking Father Time’s Ass’ As Lakers End Losing Streak
LeBron James delivered his most efficient performance with the Los Angeles Lakers on Sunday, shooting 11-for-13 (84.6%) in a 125-101 victory over the Sacramento Kings. The 40-year-old declared he's winning his battle against aging just days before his 41st birthday on Tuesday. James made his first three shots in the opening three minutes and finished with his third-best … [Read more...] about LeBron James Declares He’s ‘Kicking Father Time’s Ass’ As Lakers End Losing Streak
Doncic, Antetokounmpo Lead Early Fan Voting For All-Star Game
Lakers guard Luka Doncic and Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo lead the Western and Eastern Conferences, respectively, in the first returns of fan voting for the All-Star Game, NBA Communications tweets. Doncic leads all players with 1,249,518 votes. The top five from the Western Conference includes Nuggets center Nikola Jokic, Warriors guard Stephen Curry, Thunder guard Shai … [Read more...] about Doncic, Antetokounmpo Lead Early Fan Voting For All-Star Game
Kawhi Leonard, Jaylen Brown Named Players Of Week
Clippers forward Kawhi Leonard and Celtics forward Jaylen Brown have been named the Western and Eastern Conference Players of the Week, respectively, according to NBA Communications (Twitter links). Leonard led the Clippers to three wins this past week while posting averages of 41.3 points, 9.0 rebounds and 2.7 steals. Leonard erupted for a career-high 55 points against the … [Read more...] about Kawhi Leonard, Jaylen Brown Named Players Of Week
Jaylen Brown, Kawhi Leonard Named NBA’s Players Of Week 10
Jaylen Brown and Kawhi Leonard have been named the NBA's Players of Week 10. Brown averaged 32.7 points and 6.3 rebounds as the Boston Celtics went 2-1. Leonard averaged 41.3 points, 9.0 rebounds and 2.7 steals as the Los Angeles Clippers went 3-0. … [Read more...] about Jaylen Brown, Kawhi Leonard Named NBA’s Players Of Week 10