LeBron James misses the days when chopping up with a courtside fan was a harmless pastime. He was drawn into one such interaction on Monday night, which resulted in four attendees at State Farm Arena being ejected from the arena. The television broadcast captured images of one of the fans pulling down her mask to…
LeBron James’ exchange with courtside fans in Atlanta draws attention, concern for COVID-19 protocols — Orange County Register
It seemed like Kemba Walker’s struggles came to a head on Saturday night. Against the Los Angeles Lakers, Walker did a lot of good things down the stretch, like pulling down rebounds, making steals and even getting a block on Anthony Davis. But with the ball in his hands on the final possession, Walker missed […]
Celtics Notes: Kemba Walker’s Struggles Come To Head In Loss To Lakers — NESN.com
Normally in a year like this one, it wouldn’t be hard to talk up the NBA’s best rivalry. Look at the set-up for Lakers-Celtics on Saturday night: It’s got big names, with LeBron James and Anthony Davis taking on Kemba Walker, Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown. The two head coaches, Brad Stevens and Frank Vogel,…
Lakers vs. Celtics might lack its usual juice, but it could be telling for both teams — Orange County Register
Kyle Kuzma scored 22 points and Talen Horton-Tucker contributed 13. LeBron James went 1 of 12 from the field after making his first seven shots.
With Davis Out, Lakers Fall To Pistons 107-92 — CBS Los Angeles
In a heartfelt Instagram post, former Lakers star Pau Gasol paid tribute to Kobe Bryant on Tuesday, a year after he died in a tragic helicopter crash.
‘I Miss You, Hermano’: Pau Gasol Remembers Kobe Bryant, Daughter Gigi Year After Tragic Crash — CBS Los Angeles
The Lakers shot 19 of 37 from 3-point range, with James going 6 of 10 and Kentavious Caldwell-Pope making 7 of 10
Watch LeBron score season high 34, lead Lakers past Bucks 113-106 — ProBasketballTalk | NBC Sports
LOS ANGELES — Their places in the NBA landscape have flipped: The Lakers are now Goliath, with the Warriors playing the role of David. But Golden State seems comfortable slinging stones as an underdog if it must. And if you need someone to hit a mark from distance, Steph Curry is hard to beat. The…
Warriors knock off uninspired Lakers, who blow 19-point lead — Press Enterprise
The Warriors found a way to beat the NBA champion Los Angeles Lakers Monday and, in doing so, may have discovered something more important for them this season. In Golden State’s 115-113 win over the Lakers at Staples Center, forward Kelly Oubre Jr. thrived in a new role. Used as the primary defender on LeBron…
Kelly Oubre Jr. thrives in new role in Warriors’ win over Lakers — Red Bluff Daily News
Editor’s note: This is the Wednesday, Jan. 13 edition of the Purple & Bold Lakers newsletter from reporter Kyle Goon. To receive the newsletter in your inbox, sign up here. A 117-100 drubbing by the Lakers was the final straw in a frayed relationship for Houston and James Harden, who said Tuesday night, “I don’t…
Does the James Harden trade help the Nets catch the Lakers? — Press Telegram
Walking into Staples Center on Thursday night, LeBron James wore a shirt with a message: “DO YOU UNDERSTAND NOW?” It’s something James has been asking for years, since he took up the cause of protesting lethal violence against Black people. And while he was concerned about the Wednesday storming of the Capitol – in part…
Lakers’ LeBron James upset by Capitol Hill storming: ‘We live in two Americas’ — Whittier Daily News
For new coaches, first impressions matter. Lionel Hollins made sure he left one by bringing a metaphor to life. Taking over a miserable 11-32 Memphis team midseason in 2009, Hollins told his new roster that after losses and disappointments, they had to look at themselves before casting blame around the room. Then he told the…
Lakers reunion has been gratifying for Marc Gasol and Lionel Hollins — San Gabriel Valley Tribune
For many years, a trip to the playoffs meant at least a few nights in San Antonio for the Lakers. But in the regular season? Two games on the road against the same opponent is something new that Frank Vogel was wary of from the start. After beating an undermanned San Antonio on Wednesday, he…
Lakers squeak by Spurs as Anthony Davis scores 34 — Orange County Register
The view from left field 