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With LeBron back, Lakers lose, eye strong finish
The Lakers were whole for the first time in weeks Saturday, but the long-awaited return of LeBron James from a strained left groin couldn't prevent Los Angeles from posting a 146-115 blowout loss ...ESPN - 2d -
LeBron exits with left groin injury; Lakers lose
LeBron James exited with 6:44 remaining in the fourth quarter with what the Lakers are calling a left groin strain suffered in his team's 111-101 loss to the Celtics, a result that ended an ...ESPN - Mar. 9 -
LeBron James leaves late with groin injury as Lakers lose 111-101 to Celtics
LeBron James exited early with an injury as Jayson Tatum scored 40 points to lead the Celtics to a 111-101 win over the Lakers.NBC News - Mar. 9 -
LeBron James returns from injury, but Lakers look lost in blowout loss to Bulls
Luka Doncic finishes with 34 points and LeBron James scores 17, but the Lakers can't keep pace with Coby White and the Chicago Bulls in a 146-115 loss.Yahoo Sports - 3d -
Luka Dončić scores 45 points but Lakers lose third straight with LeBron James still out
Milwaukee got the easy 20-point win over the shorthanded Lakers, even with Dončić dropping his highest single-game total in his Lakers era.Yahoo Sports - Mar. 14 -
Lakers lose again as NBA play-off race intensifies
The Orlando Magic hand the Los Angeles Lakers a third straight defeat despite Luka Doncic and LeBron James scoring a combined 56 points.Yahoo Sports - 1d -
Lakers injury updates on LeBron James and Rui Hachimura
How much longer will LeBron James and Rui Hachimura be out for the Lakers?Yahoo Sports - Mar. 16 -
Lakers pick up first win without LeBron James with 107-96 home victory over the Suns
Luka Dončić and Austin Reaves combined for 61 points, helping the Lakers snap a four-game losing streak.Yahoo Sports - Mar. 16 -
Lakers drop third in a row despite Luka Doncic's 45 points
The Bucks snap a three-game losing streak when the LeBron-less and short-handed Lakers can't keep pace in any quarter Thursday in Milwaukee.Yahoo Sports - Mar. 14 -
Luka Dončić says he must work with LeBron James to stop Lakers’ slump
Los Angeles have lost seven of their last 10 games Lakers defense has struggled to stop opponents The Los Angeles Lakers have their full lineup back on the floor. Unfortunately, their defense ...The Guardian - 1d -
Lakers player grades: L.A. finally gets back in the win column
The Lakers didn't play a very good game on Sunday versus the Suns, but they played well enough to end their four-game losing streak.Yahoo Sports - Mar. 16 -
How will Lakers survive without LeBron James?
LeBron’s groin injury, sidelining him for a week or two, disrupts the Lakers' rhythm just as they gear up against tough competition like the Bucks and Nuggets.Yahoo Sports - Mar. 11 -
LeBron James returns to Lakers Saturday vs. Bulls
Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James suffered a left groin strain March 8 in a loss to the Boston Celtics. He missed seven games.Yahoo Sports - 3d -
Lakers' post-Luka surge comes to screeching halt with LeBron injury
The Lakers had the look of a contender after trading for Luka Dončić. Then they ran into the defending champs and LeBron James suffered a groin injury.Yahoo Sports - Mar. 9 -
LeBron James update: Lakers star misses another game with groin injury
LeBron James did not play for the Los Angeles Lakers against the Denver Nuggets at Crypto.com Arena on Wednesday.Yahoo Sports - 6d -
LeBron James, Rui Hachimura return from injuries for Lakers Saturday
The Lakers kept their heads above water, going 3-3 with LeBron James out due to a groin injury.Yahoo Sports - 3d -
Luka Doncic puts onus on himself and LeBron James to get Lakers going
After Monday's loss to the Magic, Luka Doncic said it's up to him and LeBron James to stop the Lakers' poor play.Yahoo Sports - 1d -
Lakers' James, Hachimura, Hayes fly back to California for treatment and will miss rest of road trip
LeBron James flew back to California for treatment on his left groin strain and will miss the rest of the Los Angeles Lakers’ four-game trip, which concludes Friday at Denver. James missed his ...Yahoo Sports - Mar. 13 -
Lakers trounced in LeBron's return, Bucks rally to beat Kings
The Chicago Bulls stunned the Los Angeles Lakers 146-115 on Saturday, spoiling superstar LeBron James's return from a two-week absence with a groin injury.Chicago benefitted from 21 Lakers ...Yahoo Sports - 3d -
Can Markieff Morris help talk the Lakers back to an NBA championship?
The veteran forward is able to hold his teammates, from rookie Dalton Knecht to superstar LeBron James, accountable because of his savvy.Yahoo Sports - Mar. 10 -
Lakers player grades: L.A. gets mauled by Bucks, loses third in a row
With their starting frontcourt out of action, the Lakers are suddenly on a three-game losing streak after losing by 20 to the Bucks on Thursday.Yahoo Sports - Mar. 14 -
LeBron James injury update: Lakers star returns to Los Angeles during road trip
LeBron James will not remain with the Los Angeles Lakers for the remainder of the team’s current road trip while he deals with a groin injury.Yahoo Sports - Mar. 14 -
Luka Doncic won't play Friday in Denver, joining LeBron James on Lakers' injury list
Luka Doncic won’t play against the Denver Nuggets, joining LeBron James on the Lakers’ lengthy list of unavailable playersABC News - Mar. 14 -
Stephen A. Smith says LeBron James confronting him at Lakers-Knicks game was 'bulls***' and 'weak'
Smith struck a different tone about his interaction with LeBron after seeing how the Lakers star interpreted the conversation with ESPN colleague Richard Jefferson.Yahoo Sports - Mar. 12 -
With LeBron, Luka and Reaves out, Bronny James scores 17 in Lakers' blowout loss
As LeBron James, Austin Reaves and Luka Doncic watch from the bench, the Lakers prove to be no match for Giannis Antetokounmpo and the Bucks in a 118-89 loss.Yahoo Sports - 5d -
Lakers player grades: L.A. loses to Magic for third straight defeat
The Lakers are now in a definite funk after losing three games in a row and seven of their last 10.Yahoo Sports - 1d -
LeBron-less Lakers fall to lowly Nets despite Luka triple-double
LA's scorching start post-Luka Dončić trade has hit a wall, especially with LeBron James sidelined.Yahoo Sports - Mar. 11 -
NBA power rankings 2024-25: Cavaliers remain on top, Timberwolves and Rockets climbing fast
With injuries to stars Jalen Brunson and LeBron James, the Knicks and Lakers are sliding back in these rankings.Yahoo Sports - 6d -
Lakers' LeBron James has first on-court workout, expected to miss at least one more week with groin strain: Report
LeBron James had his first on-court workout on Sunday since straining his groin in the Lakers' March 8 matchup with the Boston Celtics, according to ESPN's Shams Charania. James has missed Los ...Yahoo Sports - Mar. 16 -
Nuggets' Nikola Jokic, Jamal Murray sit out against the Lakers, who are missing LeBron James
Nuggets stars Nikola Jokic and Jamal Murray sat out due to injuries on Wednesday night when Denver faced the Los Angeles Lakers, who are still without LeBron James. Jokic is missing his second ...Yahoo Sports - 6d -
LeBron James nearing return to Lakers, will be a game-time decision vs. Bulls on Saturday: Report
Lakers star LeBron James is a game-time decision ahead of Saturday night's matchup with the Chicago Bulls, according to ESPN's Dave McMenamin. James has been out since March 8 with a groin strain.Yahoo Sports - 3d -
LeBron James is available to return from his 7-game injury absence when Lakers face Bulls
LeBron James is available to play for the Los Angeles Lakers on Saturday night after a seven-game absence with a strained left groin. The top scorer in NBA history is expected to start against the ...Yahoo Sports - 3d -
LeBron James' return from injury spoiled by Bulls' phenomenal effort in 146-115 win over Lakers
Coby White scored 36 points, Josh Giddey flirted with a quadruple-double and the Chicago Bulls wrecked LeBron James' return from injury with an impressive 146-115 victory over the Los Angeles ...Yahoo Sports - 3d -
Sources: LeBron returns to L.A. for treatment
Lakers star LeBron James has returned to Los Angeles, per medical recommendation, as he continues to progress well from a groin strain he suffered against the Boston Celtics on Saturday, league ...ESPN - Mar. 12 -
Insider gives possible timetable for return of LeBron James and Rui Hachimura
LeBron James and Rui Hachimura could be very close to return to game action for the Lakers, according to one insider.Yahoo Sports - 6d -
Lakers player grades: Short-handed Lakers lose big to the Bucks
With four starters and six rotation players out of action, the Lakers simply didn't have a shot at competing against the Bucks on Thursday.Yahoo Sports - 5d -
Austin Reaves' 37-point effort not enough as Lakers fall to Denver in wild finish
Austin Reaves finishes with 37 points and Dalton Knecht scores 32 points, but the Lakers falter in the final seconds and suffer their fourth consecutive loss.Yahoo Sports - Mar. 15 -
LeBron leaves with injury as Tatum, Celtics cool off Lakers
Jayson Tatum powered Boston's win with 40 points, 12 rebounds and 8 assists, while LeBron James also flirted with a triple-double before leaving with a groin strain.Yahoo Sports - Mar. 8 -
LeBron James injury update: Lakers star expected to miss at least one more week with groin strain, per report
The Lakers have not won since James got hurtCBS Sports - Mar. 16 -
LeBron James return: Lakers blown out by Bulls, but Luka Dončić continues to cook for Los Angeles
It was a good news/bad news situation for the Lakers on SaturdayCBS Sports - 2d
