Here’s Why LeBron James is Planning to Change His Jersey Number Again The Lakers superstar will return to a familiar number entering his 21st NBA campaign. Sports Illustrated · Jul 16, 2023
Report: LeBron James Expected to Return to Lakers in 2023–24 The future Hall of Famer flirted with the idea of retirement following L.A.’s loss to Denver in the Western Conference finals. Sports Illustrated · May 26, 2023
Anthony Davis is listed as probable for Game 6 between Lakers and Warriors It looks like Anthony Davis will be available for the pivotal Game 6 of the Western Conference semifinals between the Lakers and Warriors. USA Today Sports Media Group · May 11, 2023
Lakers Guard Has a Rather Unique Connection to Denzel Washington The A-list actor even assisted Beasley’s parents with some tickets on Friday. Sports Illustrated · Apr 8, 2023
Why the Luka Dončić-Kyrie Irving Experiment Has Been a Bust in Dallas Back in October, I wrote about something I figured would quietly become one of the more important story lines in the league: How would the Mavericks—who opted to let highly talented guard Jalen Brunson walk—handle Luka Dončić’s usage rate, which had already been the NBA’s highest in each of the… Sports Illustrated · Mar 28, 2023
D’Angelo Russell will not suit up for Lakers on Friday against Warriors The shorthanded Lakers will continue to be depleted when they host the Timberwolves on Friday. USA Today Sports Media Group · Mar 2, 2023
Some around the Lakers want LeBron James to play fewer minutes Some people associated with the Lakers are wondering why the team is having LeBron James play heavy minutes despite a left foot ailment. USA Today Sports Media Group · Feb 14, 2023
The Lakers seemed anxious and happy to dump Russell Westbrook The Lakers were reportedly fed up with Russell Westbrook in the final days before he was traded. USA Today Sports Media Group · Feb 10, 2023
Lakers Furious Over Pivotal Missed Call in Loss to Celtics Los Angeles could have won the game with free throws late in regulation at Boston on Saturday night. Sports Illustrated · Jan 29, 2023
Anthony Davis, Rui Hachimura expected to play on Wednesday The Lakers will likely get some major reinforcements on Wednesday when they host the Spurs. USA Today Sports Media Group · Jan 25, 2023
Lillard, Beverley Rekindle Old Feud After Lakers-Blazers Game The two guards traded barbs on Twitter after a particularly contentious matchup Sunday night. Sports Illustrated · Jan 23, 2023
Shannon Sharpe Clip From 2021 Going Viral After Lakers-Grizzlies Fiasco The Hall of Fame tight end urged fans sitting courtside to show respect in a monologue from two years ago. Sports Illustrated · Jan 21, 2023
NBA World Reacts to Shannon Sharpe, Tee Morant Incident A shocking scene broke out at Crypto.com Arena on Saturday night between the former NFL star, the Grizzlies and Ja Morant’s father. Sports Illustrated · Jan 21, 2023
NBA fans react to Shannon Sharpe’s spat with Grizzlies players Shannon Sharpe got into it with the Memphis Grizzlies on Friday night. USA Today Sports Media Group · Jan 21, 2023
Sports Illustrated · Jan 21, 2023 Shannon Sharpe, Tee Morant Involved in Altercation at Lakers-Grizzlies The Fox analyst and the father of Memphis star Ja Morant were among those involved in a courtside shouting match at the end of the second quarter.
Sports Illustrated · Jan 14, 2023 NBA Says Refs Missed Seven Calls in Final Minutes of Lakers-Mavs There was controversy aplenty in the last few minutes of the double-overtime thriller between the two Western Conference teams.
USA Today Sports Media Group · Jan 11, 2023 LeBron James claims personal accomplishments feel corny when losing In a sit-down interview with ESPN's Dave McMenamin, LeBron James says that personal accomplishments ring hollow when his team is losing.
USA Today Sports Media Group · Nov 24, 2022 Lakers feel they can play .500 ball by mid-December The Lakers' confidence has increased recently, and they fell they can play solid basketball until trade options increase on Dec. 15.
Sports Illustrated · Nov 10, 2022 LeBron James Hoping to Return to Play Friday After Injury The 18-time All-Star addressed playing in the team’s next game against the Kings.
Sports Illustrated · Oct 3, 2022 Report: Lakers Seriously Considered Trading Westbrook to Pacers Los Angeles reportedly considered sending the star point guard and two draft picks to Indiana.
USA Today Sports Media Group · Sep 28, 2022 Lakers were willing to trade two first-round picks for Irving/Mitchell Contrary to previous reports, perhaps the Lakers were willing to give up enough draft capital to land Kyrie Irving or Donovan Mitchell.
Sports Illustrated · Sep 27, 2022 Report: Lakers Were Willing to Trade Firsts for Kyrie, Mitchell Ultimately, it wasn’t enough and they reportedly decided to not trade them for other players.
USA Today Sports Media Group · Sep 24, 2022 Lakers have started players-only mini-camp ahead of training camp LeBron James is making sure he and his teammates get the new season started on the right foot.
Sports Illustrated · Aug 19, 2022 Report: LeBron Deal Could ‘Re-energize’ Kyrie Trade Talks The Lakers superstar’s two-year extension could influence L.A.’s pursuit of the Nets star entering next season.
USA Today Sports Media Group · Aug 4, 2022 LeBron James, Rob Pelinka meet to discuss contract extension Dave McMenamin: LeBron James and his representative Rich Paul of Klutch Sports met with Lakers VP of basketball ops and GM Rob Pelinka on Thursday regarding James' eligible contract extension. Paul told ESPN the discussion was "productive" and both ...