In a season of on-court chaos and volatility, Austin Reaves has been a consistent bright spot. He may have earned himself a big new extension along the way. The Lakers have been slammed by injuries all season long and turned their roster over with a series of trades that brought in four new key contributors.
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Shams Charania shared an injury update for LeBron James. A few minutes later, LeBron corrected the record with his own announcement. Shams Charania is one of the NBA’s most well-known news breakers but lately, he’s received as much attention for typos and rephrasing press releases to sounds like sourced reports as he has for earth-shattering
LeBron James isn’t shy about promoting the NBA Draft prospects of Bronny. Last night he made clear his son could already be an NBA star. LeBron James has long been a passionate advocate for the basketball future of his son, Bronny. The younger James is currently a senior in high school and will be eligible
Big men are dominating the Defensive Player of the Year race and our latest NBA Power Rankings take a look at who is on top. For years, Defensive Player of the Year was the exclusive domain of big men. Marcus Smart won last year, making him just the second guard to win (along with Gary
As the NBA regular season enters its final phase, not everyone is having fun. These players would probably love to go back to the beginning and start over. Even for the teams at the bottom of the standings, there are things to be gained during the grind of an 82-game NBA season. Players are supposed
The Warriors take on the Lakers on Sunday. Will Steph Curry and others be able to go for Golden State? Golden State Warriors guard Steph Curry left a game against the Dallas Mavericks on February 4th with a knee injury and has missed 11 straight games. Curry banged knees with another player and suffered some
MEMPHIS, TENNESSEE – FEBRUARY 28: LeBron James #6 of the Los Angeles Lakers looks on during the first half against the Memphis Grizzlies at FedExForum on February 28, 2023 in Memphis, Tennessee. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and
There are roughly seven weeks left in the regular season but the NBA Playoff picture is still anything but clear. Here’s how the bracket would look today. The NBA playoffs don’t start until the middle of April but races are tightening and seeding is becoming increasingly important as potential matchups are starting to take shape.
Feb 10, 2022; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; Phoenix Suns guard Devin Booker (1) against Milwaukee Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo (34) at Footprint Center. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports With All-Star weekend in the rearview mirror, it’s a perfect time to reevaluate every NBA team’s standing in the title race. NBA All-Star weekend has officially
With another loss, this time to the Portland Trail Blazers, the Lakers’ odds of even making the play-in tournament are dropping. After a loss to the Blazers where the Lakers couldn’t stop Portland’s 3-point shot, Los Angeles has fallen to three games back of the play-in tournament. The loss also created more distance between them
According to Shams Charania, the Lakers are close to making a three-team trade with the Timberwolves and Jazz, built around D’Angelo Russell. According to Shams Charania, the Lakers are nearing a three-way deal with the Jazz and Timberwolves to acquire D’ Angelo Russell and two other pieces from the Jazz after trading Westbrook and two
The Lakers able to trade Russell Westbrook and offload him in a deal that will land them D’Angelo Russell, Jarred Vanderbilt and more. Grading the trade. Russell Westbrook has been traded away from the Los Angeles Lakers. And not only have they finally been able to offload the polarizing former NBA MVP, but they were
Jan 22, 2023; Portland, Oregon, USA; Los Angeles Lakers center Thomas Bryant (31) reacts after a dunk during the second half against the Portland Trail Blazers at Moda Center. Mandatory Credit: Soobum Im-USA TODAY Sports Arizona vs. California prediction and odds for Thursday, February 9 (Wildcats win big) by Josh Yourish Best NBA prop bets
The Lakers are considered favorites to land Kyrie Irving in a trade but the Clippers have now entered the fray which may give fans flashbacks to Chris Paul. Remember that time the Lakers were going to trade for Chris Paul, then the NBA decided he’d go to the Clippers instead? Lakers fans remember. That’s why
Feb 4, 2023; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Chicago Bulls center Andre Drummond (3) gestures after foul call against him during the first quarter at United Center. Mandatory Credit: David Banks-USA TODAY Sports An unbelievably busy NBA Trade Deadline saw 28 teams make at least one deal. Who came out as the biggest winners and losers of
Los Angeles Lakers, Mo Bamba (Photo by Dylan Buell/Getty Images) Arizona State vs. Stanford prediction and odds for Thursday, February 9 (Sun Devils great underdog bet) by Iain MacMillan In the waning minutes of the trade deadline, the Lakers made another move by trading Beverley’s expiring contract and picks for Mo Bamba. According to Shams
Let’s grade the reported trade proposal that would send D’Angelo Russell to the Los Angeles Lakers in a deal that also involves the Minnesota Timberwolves and Utah Jazz. Kyrie Irving was the big point guard available ahead of the trade deadline, even with the endless drama he causes. The Los Angeles Lakers tried to make
Google is commemorating LeBron James’s newest record with a fun experience users can see with a simple search query. LeBron James added another bullet point to his case for being referred to as the greatest NBA player of all time when he surpassed Kareem Abdul-Jabbar on Tuesday night for the most points scored in an
Bogdan Bogdanovic, Atlanta Hawks. Mandatory Credit: Brett Davis-USA TODAY Sports The Lakers missed out on the Kyrie Irving trade, so what can Los Angeles now pivot to ahead of the NBA Trade Deadline in order to upgrade the roster? Once Kyrie Irving requested a trade from the Brooklyn Nets, it seemed like the Los Angeles
Three teams stand out in the Kyrie Irving chase, as the Nets guard requested a trade on Friday. According to Shams, The Lakers, Mavericks, and Suns are the three teams that are leading the Irving trade chase. While Irving prefers to play for the Lakers, it seems like his main goal is to get a
Kyrie Irving, LeBron James (Photo by Mike Stobe/Getty Images) Hold onto your butts: Chris Paul for Kyrie Irving could be coming by Alicia de Artola With Kyrie Irving’s trade request and preference to be traded to the lakers, what do the Lakers have to trade for Kyrie Irving? With the recent bombshell that has sent
The Lakers and the fans were rightly angry after a crucial missed call contributed to a loss against the Celtics. But there was nothing darker at work here. You’ve probably seen the video. LeBron drives and gets hit on the arm by Jayson Tatum. No call is made. LeBron goes berserk, leaping in the air,
The Los Angeles Lakers lost a tough game to the Los Angeles Clippers. But they also got to watch LeBron James do something no other NBA player has. Incredible performances in losing efforts has, unfortunately, been an all-too-common occurrence for LeBron James and the Lakers this season. LeBron has put up 30 or more points
LeBron James has never backed down from answering the big questions. Like whether cereal or milk should go in the bowl first. Sports debates can get heated, with strong opinions on all sides. But not since the great “hot dog is/is not a sandwich” wars of 2020 have we seen as much passion as the
It seemed like the Los Angeles Lakers had turned their season around. But a recent skid has them looking at rock bottom again. Things were looking up in Los Angeles. Dennis Schroder was making everything. Thomas Bryant was dunking everything. Super Saiyan LeBron was back and the Lakers had won six of seven games. Things
Shannon Sharpe and the Memphis Grizzlies got into it on Friday night. What was going on there? Did you have “Ja Morant’s dad gets into a shouting match with a celebrity courtside during a Lakers game” on your 2023 bingo card? Go ahead and stamp that square if you did! The Lakers came away with
Jan 16, 2023; Los Angeles, California, USA; Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James (6) reacts against the Houston Rockets in the first half at Crypto.com Arena. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports Creighton vs. Butler prediction and odds for Tuesday, January 17 (Bet the UNDER) by Josh Yourish Clemson vs. Wake Forest prediction and odds
The Lakers built their roster this season with low-risk, medium-upside gambles. They may have hit the jackpot with Thomas Bryant. It was clear well before the season started that depth was going to be an issue for the Lakers. They filled out their roster with a mix of veterans and young players, but the pattern
LeBron James will likely become the NBA’s all-time leading scorer before he retires. But even he knows he won’t hold the title forever. LeBron James entered this season No. 2 on the NBA all-time scoring list, trailing only Kareem Abdul-Jabbar. He’s currently just 422 points behind and will likely pass him before the end of
LeBron James blew up the fantasy for fans of 29 teams, acknowledging he may not be able to move teams and play with his son Bronny in two years. For a few years now, the conventional wisdom on the retirement of LeBron James was that he would hang around long enough for a chance to
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