Tag: Lakers
Los Angeles Lakers forward Rui Hachimura underwent a procedure Friday to repair a nasal fracture, the team announced. Hachimura, 25, did not accompany the Lakers on their four-game trip, which starts in Cleveland tonight and continues through Philadelphia (Monday), Detroit (Wednesday), and Oklahoma City (Thursday). The 6-foot-8 wing will be re-evaluated by team doctors in […]
Los Angeles Lakers forward Cam Reddish is still experiencing soreness in his groin and will miss tonight’s game against the Dallas Mavericks, according to sources. Reddish, 24, played only five minutes in Tuesday’s 131-99 win over the Utah Jazz before leaving with groin soreness. The Pennsylvania native did not return. After undergoing further evaluation Wednesday, […]
Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James became the first NBA player to record 39,000 career points in Tuesday night’s 131-99 win over the Utah Jazz in the NBA In-Season Tournament. The 19-time All-Star surpassed the mark early in the first quarter. “I got congratulated by my teammates and coaches, [but] I haven’t had an opportunity to […]
Watch a Los Angeles Lakers fan injure himself during an MGM Grand promotion halfcourt shot attempt for $55,000 at halftime of Sunday’s game against the Houston Rockets. Anthony, the fan, not only missed out on the five-figure prize, but he also injured his left leg. During halftime break at Crytpo.com Arena, the officials set up […]
Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James is the No. 1 dark horse MVP candidate through 13 games of the 2023-24 NBA season. The four-time MVP is averaging 26.4 points, 8.2 rebounds, 6.5 assists, 1.7 steals, and 34.4 minutes per game. James, 38, is also shooting a career-best 58.6% from the floor, 39.7% beyond the arc, […]
In the latest round of NBA rumors, the Los Angeles Lakers are pursuing Chicago Bulls players Zach LaVine, DeMar DeRozan, and Alex Caruso. “The Lakers’ interest in Zach LaVine is real — at the right price,” wrote Jovan Buha of The Athletic. “However, LaVine’s potential availability also hints at the possibility of a fire sale […]
Los Angeles Lakers center Anthony Davis experienced tightness in his left hip during the first half of Wednesday night’s 125-110 loss to the Sacramento Kings. However, the eight-time All-Star is not using his injury as an excuse for putting up only nine points in 35 minutes. “I just played bad,” Davis said after tying his […]
Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James (108) passed Jason Kidd (107) for the fifth-most triple-doubles in NBA history in Wednesday night’s 125-110 loss to the Sacramento Kings. The 19-time All-Star now trails Russell Westbrook (198), Oscar Robertson (181), Magic Johnson (138), and Nikola Jokic (109). James also became the second-oldest player in NBA history to […]
Los Angeles Lakers center Anthony Davis believes the $500,000 cash prize for winning the NBA In-Season Tournament is enticing for the Western Conference Group A contender. “$500 [thousand] sounds real good to us. It’s going to bring that juice, you know what I mean?” the eight-time All-Star told reporters following Tuesday night’s 134-107 in-season tournament […]
The Los Angeles Lakers made 22 3-pointers against the Memphis Grizzlies in Tuesday night’s 134-107 win, tying their franchise record for most 3s in a single game. Entering this NBA In-Season Tournament matchup, the Lakers were tied for the fewest made 3-pointers per game this season. D’Angelo Russell scored 24 points and Anthony Davis added […]
