Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James, who has been out since March 20 with a high ankle sprain, could return from the longest absence of his career against the Sacramento Kings on Friday night, sources told ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski. James plans to test his ankle and make a game-time decision, sources said. He had been […]
Continue reading“You’ve got to be realistic,” Kyle Kuzma said afterward, left to be the default player spokesman with LeBron James and Anthony Davis both out due to injuries. “It’s a challenge. But it’s not nothing that we can’t overcome.” The Pelicans game got ugly, with the Lakers trailing by as many as 30 points — which […]
Continue readingJames exited the Lakers’ 99-94 loss to the Atlanta Hawks in the first half after Solomon Hill collided with his right ankle. James knocked over a chair in frustration on his way to the locker room, and received X-rays and an MRI on the ankle after the game, sources told ESPN. Hill was called for […]
Continue readingIt seems like only 2½ months ago, LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers were hoisting the Larry O’Brien Trophy as champions inside the Orlando bubble. Oh, wait. That’s exactly what happened. Yes, after only 72 days away, NBA basketball is back! Are the Lakers a lock for another title, or could a reshuffled franchise […]
Continue reading• The defending champion Los Angeles Lakers are the consensus favorites to win a second straight championship, with odds around +275 at United States sportsbooks. The Milwaukee Bucks (+600), LA Clippers (+600) and Brooklyn Nets (+600) make up the next tier of contenders. • At Caesars Sportsbook by William Hill U.S., 57% of the money […]
Continue readingWhat about the Los Angeles Lakers? L.A. appears even stronger after it locked in Anthony Davis to a five-year max deal, scored a surprise contract extension with LeBron James and signed reigning Sixth Man of the Year Montrezl Harrell this offseason. Who can challenge the champs in 2020-21? Here’s how every team stacks up. Note: […]
Continue readingHe was named an All-Star starter at 21 years old, finished fourth in the league in scoring (29.6) and second in assists (9.3). But the Hawks didn’t find the team success that went along with Young’s stat line, finishing 20-47 with the second-worst record in the East. While the Hawks addressed several needs in free […]
Continue readingThe 2021 class has more hype, potentially featuring names such as LeBron James, Kawhi Leonard, Giannis Antetokounmpo, Chris Paul, Paul George, Victor Oladipo, DeMar DeRozan, Blake Griffin, Rudy Gobert and Andre Drummond. Some of those players will agree to extensions or pick up player options before ever hitting the market, while others will have plenty […]
Continue readingThe Sacramento Kings have declined to match the Atlanta Hawks’ four-year, $72 million offer sheet for restricted free-agent guard Bogdan Bogdanovic, sources told ESPN on Tuesday. The Kings’ front office had labored over the decision the past two days but kept coming back to new general manager Monte McNair’s plan to maintain roster flexibility. Keeping […]
Continue readingCrowder, 30, was a key postseason contributor for the Miami Heat on their run to the NBA Finals in 2020. He became an unrestricted free agent after completing the last season of a five-year, $35 million contract he signed with the Boston Celtics in 2015. A 6-foot-6, 235-pound forward, Crowder provided strong defense off the […]
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