Posts Tagged ‘Lakers’
Chandler has impactful debut as Lakers beat Wolves 114-110
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Tyson Chandler savored the ovations when he first took the court in downtown Los Angeles. The cheers at the end were even sweeter. The Lakers’ newest…
Read MoreButler hits career-high in 3s, as Wolves beat LeBron's Lakers
Los Angeles Lakers’ LeBron James, right, keeps the ball at arms length away from Minnesota Timberwolves’ Anthony Tolliver in the first half of an NBA basketball game Monday, Oct. 29,…
Read MoreLakers loving LeBron’s leadership in 1st practice together
EL SEGUNDO, Calif. (AP) — Although the Lakers’ first official practice of the LeBron James era was focused on defense and learning new terminology, they ended it with a good…
Read MoreLA-bound LeBron leaves lasting gift, Akron ‘always home’
AKRON, Ohio (AP) — LeBron James stood on a stage near one of the streets he walked as a troubled kid and looked out at thousands of faces. He felt…
Read MoreCan the Bucks lose, signing Brook Lopez to a 1-year deal?
It appears to be a no-risk signing for the Milwaukee Bucks, agreeing to a one-year, $3.5 million contract with Brook Lopez. The 30-year-old center averaged 13 points, 4 rebounds, 1.3…
Read MoreWild: LeBron going to the Lakers only adds to West test
Kevin Durant, Paul George and Chris Paul all made quick decisions to stay put and remain in the Western Conference. And now LeBron James is joining them. Just like that,…
Read MoreOn Basketball: LA will still be there for Paul George
Paul George can count. That’s what we forgot. Everyone knows that the lure of home is strong for George, a Los Angeles kid who took countless jumpers as a youngster…
Read MoreCavs owner praises LeBron, promises to retire his jersey
CLEVELAND (AP) — Cavaliers owner Dan Gilbert didn’t trash LeBron James on his way out of town this time. Instead, he promised to retire his jersey. Eight years after he…
Read MoreMagic: I’ll step down if I don’t land free agents for Lakers
EL SEGUNDO, Calif. (AP) — Magic Johnson is betting his job on his free-agent recruiting skills for the Los Angeles Lakers. Johnson declared Monday that he will step down as…
Read MoreDynasty in making? Warriors chase third title in 4 years
OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) — Stephen Curry and coach Steve Kerr’s Golden State Warriors have repeatedly said they want to build something special for the long haul, to compete for championships…
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