Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James, center, shoots as Philadelphia 76ers forward Al Horford, left, and forward Mike Scott defend during the first half of an NBA basketball game Tuesday, March 3, 2020, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill) Los Angeles Lakers forward Anthony Davis, center, shoots as Philadelphia 76ers forward Al Horford, left,…
Anthony Davis leads Lakers past short-handed 76ers — Press Telegram
LeBron James had a triple-double as the visiting Los Angeles Lakers overcame the absence of All-Star forward Anthony Davis and defeated the New Orleans Pelicans 122-114 on Sunday night. Davis, who averaged 36 points as the Lakers won the first three meetings with his former team, sat out because of knee soreness one night after […]
NBA roundup: LeBron, Lakers outlast Zion, Pels — Stabroek News
NEW ORLEANS — Of LeBron James’ many talents, this one might remain underrated: The man has a sense for the moment. He felt that moment arrive with just over two minutes, as he grabbed a rebound securing a triple-double for the night, then seconds later pulled up for a 3-pointer over Zion Williamson — the…
LeBron James notches triple double as Lakers knock off Zion Williamson, Pelicans again — Press Telegram
LeBron James doesn’t know Ja Morant personally but his two sons are sure familiar with him.
LeBron James recalled how a rookie referred to his wife as ‘Auntie’ — The Rookie Wire.
Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James (23) shoots ahead of Memphis Grizzlies guards Yuta Watanabe (18) and Dillon Brooks (24) in the second half of an NBA basketball game Saturday, Feb. 29, 2020, in Memphis, Tenn. (AP Photo/Brandon Dill) Memphis Grizzlies center Jonas Valanciunas (17) plays in the second half of an NBA basketball game…
Lakers look sluggish in loss to Ja Morant, Grizzlies — Press Telegram
Editor’s note: This is the Friday, Feb. 28 edition of the Purple & Bold Lakers newsletter. To receive the newsletter in your inbox, sign up here. Without LeBron James and with an almost too-easy task in front of them, the Lakers woke up after halftime Thursday, knuckling down on defense and hitting the Warriors with…
Purple & Bold: No knocking Anthony Davis’ hustle — Press Telegram
The Lakers’ Anthony Davis dribbles the ball during Thursday’s game against the Golden State Warriors at Chase Center in San Francisco. (Photo by Ezra Shaw/Getty Images) Los Angeles Lakers forward Kyle Kuzma (0) dribbles the ball up the court against the Golden State Warriors during the first half of an NBA basketball game in San…
LeBron-less Lakers knock out Warriors with robust third quarter — Press Telegram
SAN FRANCISCO — He plays tough on the court. Markieff Morris’ game is elbows and hard shoulders. But off the court is when his competitive persona recedes. This is his fifth team in his NBA career, and he thinks he has a pretty good handle on how to fit into a locker room. “I’ve known…
Lakers working to blend Markieff Morris into mix — Daily News
Los Angeles Lakers’ Anthony Davis, left, grabs a rebound next to New Orleans Pelicans’ Lonzo Ball (2) during the first half of an NBA basketball game Tuesday, Feb. 25, 2020, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez) New Orleans Pelicans’ Zion Williamson (1) looks on from under the basket during free throws next to Los…
LeBron James scores 40 as Lakers top Zion Williamson, Pelicans — Press Telegram
Los Angeles split its season series with the Boston Celtics with a 114-112 victory Sunday.
LeBron’s Clutch Jumper Sends Lakers Past Celtics 114-112 — CBS Boston
The Celtics-Lakers rivalry isn’t considered one of the best in all of sports just because. In addition to being one of the fiercest, most entertaining rivalries around, the Celtics-Lakers rivalry also is unbelievably competitive, particularly over the past 55 years. Since the 1965-66 season, which culminated in Boston beating Los Angeles in the NBA Finals, the…
This Stat Shows Insane Closeness Of Celtics-Lakers Rivalry Since 1960s — NESN.com
The Lakers’ Avery Bradley dribbles in front of Grizzlies rookie Ja Morant during the first quarter of Friday’s game at Staples Center. (Photo by Harry How/Getty Images) The Lakers’ LeBron James reacts as he splits the defense of Memphis’ Dillon Brooks, left, and Jaren Jackson Jr., during Friday’s game at Staples Center. (Photo by Harry…
Lakers squander big lead before putting away Grizzlies in return from break — Daily News
The view from left field 