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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 -
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 - Mar. 21 -
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 -
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 - Mar. 20 -
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 - 6d -
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 - 6d -
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 - 6d -
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 -
LeBron James on the Pat McAfee Show: Lakers star brings up NBA conspiracy, talks relationship with MJ and more
LeBron hit plenty of topics in a lengthy interview released WednesdayCBS Sports - 2d -
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 - Mar. 19 -
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 - 6d -
Celtics vs. Lakers: Jayson Tatum, Jaylen Brown show NBA's hottest new duo that title still runs through Boston
Boston's duo outplayed LeBron James and Luka Dončić to end the Lakers' streakCBS Sports - Mar. 9 -
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 -
Heavyweight seven eye finish line in race to succeed Olympics chief Bach
The race to succeed Thomas Bach as president of the International Olympic Committee is nearing the finish with Juan Antonio Samaranch Junior, Sebastian Coe and Kirsty Coventry widely seen to be ...Yahoo Sports - Mar. 17 -
Watch Jamal Murray sink dagger into Lakers; Nuggets hold on for win at home
No LeBron or Luka for Los Angeles, but Austin Reaves had 37 and the Lakers were feisty.Yahoo Sports - Mar. 15 -
South Bay Lakers recap: Quincy Olivari's big game leads Lakers to win
Rookie guard Quincy Olivari had a strong performance to lead the G League Lakers to a victory.Yahoo Sports - Mar. 14 -
Lakers well beaten by Bulls on James return
The Chicago Bulls earn a comfortable NBA win against a Los Angeles Lakers side who had been boosted by the return of LeBron James.BBC News - 6d -
LeBron saves day as putback at buzzer lifts L.A.
LeBron James tipped in a missed floater by Luka Doncic with 0.2 seconds remaining for his eighth career game-winning buzzer-beater, lifting the Lakers past the Pacers 120-119.ESPN - 2d -
Stephen A. Smith says he would have 'immediately' taken swing at LeBron James had Lakers star touched him in confrontation
The ongoing Stephen A. Smith-LeBron James feud has escalated.Yahoo Sports - 2d -
NBA Twitter reacts to LeBron James' game-winning tip-in vs the Pacers
LeBron James single-handedly saved the day for the Lakers and got them a much-needed win on Wednesday against a hot Pacers team.Yahoo Sports - 2d -
Lakers player grades: L.A. fights hard but loses fourth game in a row
Although the Lakers fell to the Nuggets on Friday, they fought as hard as possible despite being extremely short-handed.Yahoo Sports - Mar. 15 -
Watch LeBron James tip in game-winner at buzzer, give Lakers road win in Indiana
LeBron struggled with his shot much of the night, starting 0-of-6, but was there to make a play when it mattered most.Yahoo Sports - 2d -
Injury update for Lakers versus Suns game on Sunday
Will the Lakers get back any of their injured players when they host the Suns on Sunday?Yahoo Sports - Mar. 16 -
LeBron James announces return of 'Mind the Game' podcast with a former NBA MVP replacing JJ Redick as co-host
LeBron James is bringing back the "Mind the Game" podcast with a new co-host.Yahoo Sports - 2d -
Lakers player grades: L.A. loses in heartbreaking fashion to the Bulls
The Lakers suffered yet another inexcuable loss, and this time, it happened right after it looked like they had a win secured in the final seconds.Yahoo Sports - 1d -
PJ Haggerty finishes strong for No. 16 Memphis in 78-77 win over Tulane in AAC tourney semis
Haggerty, the AAC player of the year, put the Tigers (28-5) ahead to stay with two free throws that made it 72-71 with 40 seconds left. He finished with 18 points.Yahoo Sports - Mar. 15 -
Luka Doncic, Austin Reaves joining LeBron on sideline with injuries when Lakers host Bucks
Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves are sitting out with right ankle sprains when the Lakers host the Milwaukee Bucks on Thursday night in Los Angeles' sixth game in eight days. The Lakers announced the ...Yahoo Sports - Mar. 20 -
Did the Luka trade actually make the Lakers' defense better? Inside L.A.'s elite run
The Lakers, with Doncic and 40-year-old LeBron James, are suddenly one of the NBA's top defenses. Will it stay that way?ESPN - Mar. 19 -
Lakers, Luka Dončić fail first test without LeBron James in ugly loss to Nets, leaving JJ Redick frustrated
Dončić registered his second triple-double since joining the Lakers, but struggled mightily from the fieldCBS Sports - Mar. 11 -
Magic roll past Lakers, who drop second-straight game with LeBron James, Luka Dončić on the court
The Lakers are now 0-2 since James' return to the lineup from a groin injury.Yahoo Sports - 4d -
Lakers' LeBron James hits game-winner to salvage one of the worst offensive performances of his career
James entered the fourth quarter without a field goal, but saved his best for last to give the Lakers a much-needed winCBS Sports - 2d -
LeBron James, ESPN's Stephen A. Smith continue feud over NBA media coverage
Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James and ESPN commentator Stephen A. Smith escalated their war of words that began earlier this month when James confronted Smith during a Lakers game over Smith’s ...NBC News - 1d -
Stephen A. Smith's latest in a long list of feuds: LeBron James (and alleged NBA nepotism)
Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James and ESPN commentator Stephen A. Smith escalated their war of words that began earlier this month when James confronted Smith during a Lakers game over Smith’s ...NBC News - 1d -
Dorian Finney-Smith feels current adversity will be good for Lakers
The Lakers seem to be in trouble after losing three in a row with their three frontcourt starters injured, but Dorian Finney-Smith is optimistic.Yahoo Sports - Mar. 14 -
Sources: LeBron expected out at least 1-2 weeks
Lakers star LeBron James, after leaving Saturday's game in the fourth quarter, is expected to miss at least one to two weeks with a groin strain, sources told ESPN.ESPN - Mar. 9 -
LeBron James discusses relationship with Michael Jordan: ‘We don’t talk’
Lakers star says distance is due to intense career James hopes to build relationship in future LeBron James has opened up about his relationship with Michael Jordan, the man who he often finds ...The Guardian - 2d -
Team LeBron or Team Stephen A? Charles Barkley and others weigh in on the heated feud
The feud between the Lakers' LeBron James and ESPN's Stephen A. Smith has some people taking sides. Here's what Charles Barkley, Adam Silver and others had to say after a heated week.Yahoo Sports - 14h -
Team LeBron or Team Stephen A? Charles Barkley and others weigh in on the heated feud
The feud between the Lakers' LeBron James and ESPN's Stephen A. Smith has some people taking sides. Here's what Charles Barkley, Adam Silver and others had to say after a heated week.Yahoo Sports - 14h
