Tag: NBA
LeBron’s 3 lifts Lakers over Warriors in West play-in game
By JOE REEDY
LOS ANGELES (AP) — LeBron James persevered through an injured ankle, a big first-half deficit and being poked in the eye late...
NBA creates social justice award, named for Abdul-Jabbar
By TIM REYNOLDS
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar appreciates what today’s NBA players are doing in their attempts to make the world better, how they’re using their voices...
Lakers’ Anthony Davis feels ’100% healthy,′ ready for return
By GREG BEACHAM
LOS ANGELES (AP) — When Anthony Davis’ right leg became too painful to play on two months ago, the big man and...
NBA All-Star captains: It’s LeBron James vs. Kevin Durant
By TIM REYNOLDS
The voters have spoken: They wanted LeBron James of the reigning champion Los Angeles Lakers to be an All-Star captain, again.
So, he...
Lakers on verge of acquiring Dennis Schröder
By TIM REYNOLDS
The NBA offseason, such as it was, is over. A wild few days of decisions and player movement await.
Teams may begin making...
Lakers run past Heat for 17th NBA championship
By TIM REYNOLDS
LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. (AP) — The ultimate anguish. The ultimate joy.
This season, for LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers, had...
Lakers top Heat 102-96, take 3-1 lead in NBA Finals
By TIM REYNOLDS
LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. (AP) — LeBron James woke up from his gameday nap Tuesday and decided it was time to send...
Davis, Lakers beat Nuggets to take 3-1 lead in West finals
LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. (AP) — The Los Angeles Lakers are a victory away from returning to the NBA Finals — and only another...
Davis shows he has what it takes for biggest stage of career
By BRIAN MAHONEY
Anthony Davis caught the ball deep on the left side with the Lakers losing and time about to run out.
The shot Davis...
With LA story ruined, Lakers set for West finals vs Nuggets
By BRIAN MAHONEY
LeBron James, Anthony Davis and the Lakers were there waiting. Kawhi Leonard and the Clippers were right on the doorstep.
One more win...