LeBron James won’t be ready to get back to work until the experts vouch for the safety of playing basketball in light of the ongoing coronavirus pandemic. Nor, however, is the Lakers superstar ready to give up on a season that’s proved so challenging, so surprising and in so many ways, inspiring too. “I can…
LeBron James hopes Lakers will have chance to finish season, achieve ‘closure’ — Press Telegram
Rob Pelinka took stock Wednesday of where the Lakers left things when the season suddenly was suspended exactly four weeks earlier, and where they’d like to pick back up whenever it begins again. To him, the unprecedented pause in play, spurred by the coronavirus pandemic that has caused cancellations worldwide, represents an opportunity. At least,…
Lakers GM Rob Pelinka senses opportunity for growth in difficult NBA season — Daily News
In the hunt for the silver linings of social distancing, there’s never been a better time for Danny Green to run outside. Under normal circumstances, the Lakers guard wouldn’t be able to run in his South Bay neighborhood without running into someone who wants to stop him for a picture or an autograph. But last…
How the Lakers stay in shape under coronavirus quarantine — Daily News
The Lakers vaulted to title contenders the moment they added Anthony Davis last summer — now a Los Angeles-based charitable effort to feed medical workers is looking for the same kind of infusion. Davis, the 27-year-old All-Star forward of the Lakers, has pledged up to $250,000 in matching donations for Help Feed the Frontline Fighting…
Lakers’ Anthony Davis pledges support to help healthcare workers, Staples Center employees — Press Telegram
Some of the most anticipated games of the season by Raptors fans were supposed to happen right about now. Read More
No Murray, no LeBron, no Green ring ceremony for Raptors this week — Toronto Sun
The culinary crew at Staples Center in Los Angeles had just stocked up for an 11-night-and-day run of Lakers and Clippers basketball and Kings hockey games when the NBA and NHL collectively decided to suspend all games last week due to the continuing global spread of the novel coronavirus. “We had a lot of food…
Staples Center, Honda Center donate thousands of pounds of food during event suspension due to coronavirus — Press Telegram
LOS ANGELES — Unlike many gyms in many places, the Lakers’ practice facility was not empty on Friday. But it wasn’t vibrant, either. On Wednesday, which turned out to be the last day of practice the Lakers will have for a still unknown stretch, the session wrapped up with banter, shooting games and laughter. Two…
Lakers faced unimaginable season together … now, they face it apart — Daily News
Lakers forward Anthony Davis grabs a rebound away from the Nets’ Joe Harris during the first half of Tuesday’s game at Staples Center. (Photo by Harry How/Getty Images) DeAndre Jordan #6 of the Brooklyn Nets argues a call with referee Scott Foster #48 during the first half against the Los Angeles Lakers at Staples Center…
Lakers’ late rally comes up short, as Anthony Davis misses final shot — Press Telegram
Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James celebrates after scoring and drawing a foul during the second half of an NBA basketball game against the Los Angeles Sunday, March 8, 2020, in Los Angeles. The Lakers won 112-103. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill) Los Angeles forward Kawhi Leonard, right, dunks as Los Angeles Lakers guard Alex Caruso…
Lakers finally top Clippers in Round 3 of L.A. rivalry — Press Telegram
The Coronavirus has yet to make a major impact in United States sports, but if decisions have to be made, players might not want to be involved. The NBA has had preliminary discussions to prepare for the possibility of the Coronavirus outbreak affecting them, according to The Athletic’s Shams Charania. Among these discussions has been…
LeBron James Vows Not To Play If Fans Can’t Attend Due To Coronavirus Fears — NESN.com
Lakers forward Anthony Davis is defended by Bucks center Brook Lopez during Friday’s game at Staples Center. (Photo by Scott Varley, Daily Breeze/SCNG) Milwaukee Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo #34 brings the ball up the court at Staples Center in Los Angeles on Friday, Mar. 6, 2020. (Photo by Scott Varley, Daily Breeze/SCNG) Los Angeles Lakers…
LeBron James, Lakers outmuscle Giannis Antetokounmpo, Bucks — Press Telegram
LOS ANGELES — LeBron James’ pronouncement in February 2019 that his intensity had been “activated” to a playoff level was met with some derision, especially when the Lakers went out and lost seven of their next nine games. Nobody’s mocking the late-season hustle this year. With 22 regular-season games remaining, the Lakers are 47-13 with…
LeBron James, Lakers operating with an eye toward the postseason — Press Telegram
The view from left field 