NBA at 75: 2010s featured seismic shifts on, off the court Two of the NBA’s most significant dynasties emerged in the second decade of the 2000s The Independent UK · Apr 6, 2022
Lakers eliminated from postseason contention with loss to Suns PHOENIX — It ended here. Los Angeles Times · Apr 6, 2022
Lakers Eliminated From Playoff Contention With Loss to Suns Lakers Eliminated From Playoff Contention After Loss to Suns Sports Illustrated · Apr 6, 2022
Joel Embiid Passes LeBron James as Season NBA Scoring Leader The 76ers center passed LeBron James for the top spot after his 45-point game on Tuesday night. Sports Illustrated · Apr 6, 2022
Joel Embiid’s 45 points, 13 rebounds lift Sixers over Pacers, 131-122 INDIANAPOLIS — Remember when consecutive losses to the Phoenix Suns, Milwaukee Bucks and Detroit Pistons had some worried about Joel Embiid’s candidacy for league MVP? The Philadelphia Inquirer · Apr 6, 2022
The Spurs would have helped facilitate DeMar Derozan-to-Lakers move? "From what I am told, San Antonio was interested in making a deal [to sign-and-trade DeMar DeRozan to the Lakers]," Windhorst said. "But what they wanted and what the Lakers may have wanted may not have - it never got to that point. As you know, ... USA Today Sports Media Group · Apr 6, 2022
Update on LeBron James’ status versus the Phoenix Suns Will LeBron James take on the court tonight when the Lakers play the Phoenix Suns despite a sprained ankle? USA Today Sports Media Group · Apr 6, 2022
Here’s How the Lakers Could Be Eliminated From the Playoffs Tonight It’s not as easy as a win or loss against the Suns. Sports Illustrated · Apr 6, 2022
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar apologizes to LeBron James for critical comments LOS ANGELES — Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, the NBA’s all-time leading scorer, issued an apology to LeBron James for comments the Hall of Famer made about him following a trophy unveiling for the league’s Social Justice Champion Award. Los Angeles Times · Apr 6, 2022
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar Apologizes, Says It Wasn’t His Intent to Criticize LeBron James The Lakers legend: “It wasn’t my intention to criticize LeBron James in any way… I have tremendous respect for him.” Sports Illustrated · Apr 5, 2022
How LeBron could cost himself the NBA scoring title if he continues to sit out LeBron could be running out of time to secure this season's scoring title. USA Today Sports Media Group · Apr 5, 2022
Los Angeles Lakers prop bets: 12 props for Lakers at Suns Make you predictions for Tuesday's pivotal Lakers vs. Suns game in Phoenix. USA Today Sports Media Group · Apr 5, 2022
LeBron James to miss Lakers' game Tuesday against Suns LOS ANGELES — LeBron James will miss his second straight game Tuesday night because of his sprained left ankle, the Lakers announced in Phoenix before their game against the league-leading Suns. Los Angeles Times · Apr 5, 2022
LAYUP LINES: Appreciate the MVPs you’ve got before they’re gone, folks Put some respect on these MVPs names, y'all. USA Today Sports Media Group · Apr 5, 2022
Sports Illustrated · Apr 5, 2022 Kevin Love Is Having Fun in Cleveland Again The Cavaliers forward opens up about his fit in Cleveland and LeBron’s future.
Sports Illustrated · Apr 5, 2022 Magic Johnson Says LeBron James is to Blame for the Lakers Not Signing DeMar DeRozan He said that if Los Angeles hadn’t traded for Westbrook and signed DeRozan instead, the Lakers would be playing in the Western Conference championship.
USA Today Sports Media Group · Apr 5, 2022 Sources: Anthony Davis trade not on the table Los Angeles will be limited in its options for turnover outside of the coaching staff. While some rival executives around the league have wondered about the Lakers' willingness to discuss trading All-Star forward Anthony Davis this offseason, ...
USA Today Sports Media Group · Apr 5, 2022 Will LeBron James play on Tuesday versus the Phoenix Suns? A source close to the Lakers has some info on whether LeBron James will be able to play on Tuesday when the Lakers face the Phoenix Suns.
USA Today Sports Media Group · Apr 5, 2022 Magic Johnson blames LeBron James for Lakers passing on DeMar DeRozan Magic Johnson feels LeBron James deserves blame for the Lakers' failures this season due to his role in the team passing on DeMar DeRozan.
Sports Illustrated · Apr 4, 2022 Kareem Abdul-Jabbar Clarifies LeBron James Comments, Says Lakers Star ‘Still the Daunting Hero’ The former Lakers great elaborated on comments he made about the franchise’s current star on Sunday.
Sports Illustrated · Apr 4, 2022 Magic Johnson on LeBron James’s Legacy: ‘I Just Hope That He Gets Another Championship’ He says James is “inching up there” when referring to Michael Jordan.
USA Today Sports Media Group · Apr 4, 2022 Anthony Davis is wrong. The Lakers weren’t a failure because of injuries. The Lakers may have still been a play-in team even if they hadn't gotten injured.
Los Angeles Times · Apr 4, 2022 Helene Elliott: Why Kareem Abdul-Jabbar asking LeBron James to ‘be careful’ is a reasonable request Bizarrely chaotic to the last drop, the Lakers’ cursed season took another sour turn Sunday afternoon as they stumbled closer to an inevitably unhappy ending with a 129-118 loss to the Denver Nuggets at Crypto.com Arena.
Sports Illustrated · Apr 4, 2022 LeBron James Says He Would’ve Played for Duke or UNC Had He Gone to College The future NBA Hall of Famer would’ve played for one of college basketball’s most storied programs, if he couldn’t play for Ohio State, that is.
Sports Illustrated · Apr 4, 2022 Anthony Davis Addresses Lakers Injuries After Loss to Nuggets Davis, who was playing in his second game after returning from a sprained foot, bemoaned the injury issues the team has faced this season after Sunday’s loss to Denver.