NBA schedule released. Among highlights: Celtics-Knicks on ring night, Durant going back to school
Boston will get its championship rings on Oct. 22, and the rival New York Knicks will be there for the celebration.
Bronny James bounces back with 12 points, Lakers top Hawks 87-86 at Summer League
Bronny James got some shots to fall Wednesday night in perhaps his best performance yet out of his five games with the Los Angeles Lakers this summer.
Bronny James scores 8 points in his Vegas debut, as Lakers fall to Rockets in Summer League play
Bronny James has gotten the message from his father and his coach: His transition to the Los Angeles Lakers is going to take some time and a lot of work.
Ex-Red Hot Chili Peppers guitarist sued for wrongful death in alleged fatal collision
Ex-Red Hot Chili Peppers guitarist Josh Klinghoffer is being sued for wrongful death after allegedly hitting and killing a pedestrian earlier this year.
Bronny James scratched from Lakers' 2nd California Classic game because of swelling in left knee
Bronny James was scratched from the Los Angeles Lakersโ second California Classic game Sunday because of a swelling in his left knee, a day after scoring four points in his NBA Summer League debut.
USA Basketball men's Olympic team arrives for camp in Las Vegas
After months of planning, itโs time for the U.S. Olympic team โ one that will go to the Paris Games later this month seeking a fifth consecutive gold medal โ to take the floor.
LeBron James agrees to a 2-year extension with the Los Angeles Lakers, AP source says
LeBron James is coming back for a record-tying 22nd season in the NBA, one in which the leagueโs all-time scoring leader could share the floor with his son Bronny as teammates with the Los Angeles Lakers.
Bronny James says he can handle 'amplified' pressure of playing for Lakers with his famous father
Bronny James says the opportunity to play professionally alongside his famous father played no role in his decision to enter the NBA draft.
LeBron James intends to sign a new deal with the Lakers, AP source says
LeBron James is not opting into what would have been a $51.4 million contract for this coming season and will instead seek a new deal with the Los Angeles Lakers, according to a person with knowledge of the decision.
The Lakers have hired Redick and drafted Bronny. They clearly hope to lock down LeBron for good next
Three days after LeBron Jamesโ podcast partner became the Los Angeles Lakersโ head coach, the team drafted Jamesโ oldest son, Bronny.
Bronny James, the son of LeBron James, taken by Lakers with 55th pick in NBA draft
It was the dream that LeBron James first floated a few years ago, the notion of playing in the NBA alongside one of his sons.
The Lakers are hiring JJ Redick as their new head coach, an AP source says
JJ Redick is being hired as the head coach of the Los Angeles Lakers, a person with knowledge of the decision tells The Associated Press.
Snubbed by their first choice, the Los Angeles Lakers must resume their head coaching search
The Los Angeles Lakers must continue their latest coaching search with the basketball world already knowing their first choice turned them down.
Lakers conduct a public coaching search, considering Hurley and Redick, in hopes of pleasing LeBron
The Los Angeles Lakersโ reported plan to offer a massive contract to UConn coach Dan Hurley is the latest twist in the monthlong race to replace Darvin Ham.
Pelicans will use final Lakers' 1st-round pick from the Anthony Davis trade in 2025, AP source says
The New Orleans Pelicans have opted to wait until 2025 to use the last of the three first-round draft choices they received from the Los Angeles Lakers as part of the 2019 Anthony Davis trade.
Bronny James receives medical clearance to play in the NBA, AP source says
NBA teams have been told that Bronny James, the son of the Los Angeles Lakersโ LeBron James, has been medically cleared to play in the league and is expected to participate in the draft combine this week, according to a person with knowledge of the matter.
Nuggets coach Michael Malone: defense of NBA title won't get any easier against Wolves in Round 2
The Denver Nuggets needed just five games to dispatch the Los Angeles Lakers from the playoffs for a second consecutive year.
James, Ham face uncertain futures with Lakers after being eliminated from playoffs by Nuggets again
The futures of LeBron James and Darvin Ham with the Los Angeles Lakers remain murky.
Murray scores 32 and hits game-winner in Nuggets' 108-106 series-clinching victory over Lakers
Jamal Murray scored 32 points despite a strained left calf and sank the game-winning shot with 3.6 seconds remaining as the defending NBA champion Denver Nuggets again bounced LeBron James from the playoffs with a 108-106 win over the Los Angeles Lakers in Game 5.
Nuggets point guard Jamal Murray's status in jeopardy for Game 5 vs. Lakers because of calf injury
The Denver Nuggets on Sunday listed point guard Jamal Murray as questionable for Game 5 against the Los Angeles Lakers because of a strained left calf.
LeBron scores 30, and the Lakers avoid 1st-round elimination with a 119-108 win over champion Denver
The Los Angeles Lakers avoided playoff elimination with a 119-108 victory over the Denver Nuggets in Game 4 of their first-round series.
Gordon, Jokic lead the Nuggets to the brink of a sweep with a 112-105 win over the Lakers in Game 3
The Denver Nuggets moved to the brink of the second round with a 112-105 victory over the Los Angeles Lakers in Game 3 of the first-round series.
Nikola Jokic's brother reportedly involved in an altercation after the Nuggets beat the Lakers
The NBA and Denver police are looking into an incident in which a man reported to be one of the brothers of Denver Nuggets star Nikola Jokic was seen punching a fan after the teamโs buzzer-beating 101-99 victory over the Los Angeles Lakers in the NBA playoffs.
LeBron James rants at NBA's replay center for calls, Lakers lose on buzzer-beater, trail Denver 2-0
LeBron James' anger boiled over after the Los Angeles Lakers' latest loss to the Denver Nuggets.
Jamal Murray sinks shot at buzzer to cap 20-point comeback and lead Nuggets past Lakers 101-99
Jamal Murray sank a 15-foot step-back jumper at the buzzer and the Denver Nuggets wiped out a 20-point second-half deficit to stun the Los Angeles Lakers 101-99 Monday night and take a 2-0 lead in their Western Conference playoff series.
Nikola Jokic leads NBA champ Denver Nuggets past LeBron James and Lakers 114-103 in playoff opener
Nikola Jokic had 32 points and 12 rebounds, and the defending NBA champion Denver Nuggets powered past LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers 114-103 in their Western Conference playoff opener.
Ingram, Valanciunas lift Zion-less Pelicans past Kings and into the playoffs
Brandon Ingram scored 24 points, Jonas Valanciunas added 19 points and 12 rebounds, and the New Orleans Pelicans booked a spot in the NBA playoffs with a 105-98 victory over the Sacramento Kings in a play-in tournament elimination game.
Butler, Williamson injuries are part of story for Heat-Bulls and Kings-Pelicans play-in finales
All four teams in the finales of the NBA play-in tournament on Friday night are dealing with injury issues.
Zion Williamson out for playoff play-in game vs. Kings; out 2 weeks if Pelicans advance
Zion Williamson has been ruled out of the New Orleans Pelicansโ Western Conference play-in game against the Sacramento Kings on Friday night because of a left hamstring injury.
LeBron James and the Lakers beat Pelicans in play-in, earn a playoff rematch with the Nuggets
LeBron James had 23 points, nine assists and nine rebounds, and the Los Angeles Lakers secured a playoff berth with a 110-106 victory over the New Orleans Pelicans in the Western Conference play-in tournament.
LeBron James' triple-double lifts Lakers over Pelicans and into a play-in rematch with New Orleans
LeBron James had 28 points, 17 assists, 11 rebounds and five steals, and the Los Angeles Lakers claimed the eighth seed in the Western Conference with a 124-108 victory over New Orleans that dropped the Pelicans out of a coveted top-six seeding.
Agent at Bad Bunny-led firm has certification revoked by MLB Players Association
A baseball agent at Bad Bunnyโs Rimas Sports firm has lost his certification with the Major League Baseball Players Association.
LeBron James says popularity of women's basketball is due to familiar stars
LeBron James figures thereโs at least one obvious explanation for the surging popularity of the NCAA womenโs basketball tournament โ recognizable stars.
LeBron James ties career high with 9 3-pointers, scores 40 points as Lakers beat Nets 116-104
LeBron James had one of the best shooting nights of his illustrious career, going 9 for 10 on 3-pointers to tie his career high for makes, and matched a season high with 40 points to lead the Los Angeles Lakers to a 116-104 victory over the Brooklyn Nets on Sunday night.
Reaves' triple-double, tiebreaking 3 helps rally Lakers past Bucks in 2OTs without LeBron James
Austin Reaves had a triple-double and made a tiebreaking 3-pointer with 37.8 seconds left in the second overtime as the Los Angeles Lakers overcame the absence of LeBron James and rallied to beat the Milwaukee Bucks 128-124.
Anthony Davis scores 36 points while the Lakers hold off another Pacers comeback in a 150-145 win
Anthony Davis had 36 points and 16 rebounds, LeBron James added 26 points and 10 assists, and the Los Angeles Lakers survived the Indiana Pacersโ strong fourth-quarter comeback for a 150-145 victory.
Nullified 3-pointer by James, shot clock malfunction make for lengthy ending to Warriors-Lakers
Steve Kerr has been part of plenty of exciting finishes between the Golden State Warriors and Los Angeles Lakers.
Curry scores 31 in return as Warriors defeat Lakers 128-121 despite 40 points from James
Stephen Curry scored 31 points in his return to Golden Stateโs lineup, Klay Thompson added 26 off the bench and the Warriors beat the Los Angeles Lakers 128-121 on Saturday night in a pivotal Western Conference matchup.
Lakers' Anthony Davis suffers eye injury during first quarter against Warriors
Los Angeles Lakers center Anthony Davis suffered an eye injury in the first half of Saturday nightโs game against the Golden State Warriors and wonโt return, according to the team.
The Lakers are planning to fix a few errors carved into the base of Kobe Bryant's statue
The Los Angeles Lakers say theyโre planning to fix a handful of errors on the base of their recently unveiled statue of Kobe Bryant outside their arena.
Anthony Davis bullies Timberwolves with 27 points, 25 rebounds in Lakers' 120-109 victory
Anthony Davis had 27 points, a season-high 25 rebounds and a career-high seven steals while leading the Los Angeles Lakers to a 120-109 victory over the short-handed Minnesota Timberwolves.
D'Angelo Russell scores 44 points in LeBron-less Lakers' stunning 123-122 win over Bucks
DโAngelo Russell scored 21 of his season-high 44 points in the fourth quarter and hit a go-ahead jumper with 5.9 seconds to play, and the Los Angeles Lakers overcame LeBron Jamesโ injury absence for a 123-122 victory over the Milwaukee Bucks.
DeโAaron Fox ties career high with 44 points as Kings roll to a 130-120 victory over Lakers
DeโAaron Fox tied his career high with 44 points, Malik Monk added 26 and the Sacramento Kings bounced back with a 130-120 victory over the Los Angeles Lakers.
LeBron scores 34 points, leads Lakers' rally from 21-point deficit in 116-112 win over Clippers
LeBron James scored 34 points while the Los Angeles Lakers rallied back from a 21-point deficit for a dramatic 116-112 victory over the Los Angeles Clippers.
LeBron James still committed to Paris Olympics, but health remains the big key
LeBron James still wants to participate in the Paris Olympics this summer, sure sounds like extending his NBA career for at least a couple more seasons is an option and said he would like to see his playing days end as a member of the Los Angeles Lakers.
Spencer Dinwiddie signs with hometown Los Angeles Lakers after clearing waivers
Spencer Dinwiddie signed Saturday with his hometown Los Angeles Lakers, finding a new team quickly after getting traded by the Brooklyn Nets.
Lakers score 87 points in a spectacular first half and roll to a 139-122 victory over Pelicans
DโAngelo Russell scored 30 points, Austin Reaves added 27 and the Los Angeles Lakers rode a spectacular 87-point first half to a 139-122 victory over the New Orleans Pelicans.
Kobe Bryant immortalized with a 19-foot bronze statue outside the Lakers' downtown arena
The Los Angeles Lakers have unveiled a statue of Kobe Bryant, honoring their late superstar with a 19-foot bronze likeness outside their downtown arena.
Spike Lee, Denzel Washington reuniting for adaptation of Kurosawa's 'High and Low'
Nearly 20 years after their last collaboration, Spike Lee and Denzel Washington are reuniting for an adaptation of Akira Kurosawaโs โHigh and Low.โ.
Anthony Davis has 3rd career triple-double, Lakers beat Hornets 124-118
Anthony Davis had 26 points, 15 rebounds and 11 assists for his third career triple-double and the Los Angeles Lakers held on to defeat the short-handed Charlotte Hornets 124-118.
Austin Reaves hits 7 3-pointers, Lakers stun Celtics 114-105 without LeBron James, Anthony Davis
Austin Reaves scored a season-high 32 points and hit a career-high seven 3-pointers to help a Los Angeles Lakers team missing LeBron James and Anthony Davis stun the Boston Celtics 114-105 on Thursday night.
LeBron James and Anthony Davis both ruled out for Lakers vs. East-leading Celtics
Lakers stars LeBron James and Anthony Davis were both ruled out of Los Angelesโ matchup with the East-leading Boston Celtics.
James outduels Curry with a triple-double as Lakers take double-OT thriller vs. Warriors 145-144
LeBron James made a pair of free throws with 1.2 seconds left in the second overtime to cap his triple-double of 36 points, 20 rebounds and 12 assists, outdueling Stephen Curry as the Los Angeles Lakers held off the Golden State Warriors 145-144.
Toronto coach pounds table, rips officials after Lakers hold off Raptors 132-131 behind Davis' 41
Toronto coach Darko Rajakovic went on a furious, table-pounding tirade over the officiating after the Los Angeles Lakers shot 23 free throws in the fourth quarter of a 132-131 win over the Raptors.
LeBron James scores 25 points, Lakers hold off Clippers 106-103 to snap 4-game losing streak
The Los Angeles Lakers snapped their four-game losing streak with a 106-103 victory over the Los Angeles Clippers.
Marcus Smart hits 8 of Grizzlies' 23 3-pointers in 127-113 victory over slumping Lakers
The Memphis Grizzlies extended the Los Angeles Lakersโ losing streak to four games with a 127-113 victory.
Porzingis, Celtics start strong in 126-115 Christmas Day win over Davis, Lakers
Kristaps Porzingis had 28 points and 11 rebounds, Jayson Tatum added 25 points and the Boston Celtics defeated the Los Angeles Lakers for the first time in Christmas Day meetings 126-115 on Monday.
The NBA's annual Christmas slate awaits. Teams insist it's special to be picked
Erik Spoelstra was part of 12 Christmas games as a staff member, assistant coach or head coach in his first 20 seasons with the Miami Heat.
LeBron James scores season-high 40 points, Lakers beat Thunder to end 4-game skid
LeBron James scored a season-high 40 points and the Los Angeles Lakers beat the Oklahoma City Thunder 129-120 on Saturday night to snap a four-game losing streak.
Spurs rookie star Victor Wembanyama sprains ankle during warmups, misses game in Dallas
San Antonio Spurs star Victor Wembanyama is a late scratch against Luka Doncic and the Dallas Mavericks because of a sprained right ankle after stepping on a ball boyโs foot during warmups.
Lakers hold out LeBron James on 2nd night of back-to-back, citing ankle tendinitis
LeBron James sat out the Los Angeles Lakersโ game Thursday night against Minnesota to rest his left ankle on the second night of back-to-back games.
Lakers hang a modest banner to celebrate their victory in the NBA's first In-Season Tournament
The Los Angeles Lakers have hung a modest black banner at their downtown arena to celebrate their unbeaten run to victory in the NBAโs inaugural In-Season Tournament.
Vassell, Wembanyama help Spurs snap 18-game skid, topple James, Lakers 129-115
Devin Vassell had 36 points, Victor Wembanyama had 13 points and 15 rebounds, and the San Antonio Spurs snapped an 18-game losing skid with a 129-115 win over the Los Angeles Lakers.
Doncic, Hardaway led Mavs over Lakers 127-125 in LA's first game since winning NBA Cup
Luka Doncic had 33 points and 17 assists, Tim Hardaway Jr. scored a season-high 32 and the Dallas Mavericks beat Los Angeles 127-125.
Anthony Davis leads Lakers to NBA In-Season Tournament title, 123-109 over Pacers
Anthony Davis had seasons highs of 41 points and 20 rebounds and the Los Angeles Lakers won the inaugural NBA In-Season Tournament title with a 123-109 victory over the Indiana Pacers on Saturday night.
LeBron James scores 30 points, Lakers rout Pelicans 133-89 to reach tournament final
LeBron James scored 30 points in less than three quarters and the Los Angeles Lakers steamrolled the New Orleans Pelicans 133-89 on Thursday night to reach the championship game in the NBA In-Season Tournament.
Bucks-Pacers, Lakers-Pelicans in Las Vegas for NBA tournament semifinals
The Los Angeles Lakers and Milwaukee Bucks are used to being on the NBAโs biggest stages, both of those teams having won championships in the last four seasons.
LeBron James leads Lakers to the In-Season Tournament semifinals with a 106-103 win over Suns
The Los Angeles Lakers secured the last semifinal spot in the inaugural NBA In-Season Tournament with a 106-103 victory over the Phoenix Suns.
USC's Bronny James cleared by doctors for return to basketball 4 months after cardiac arrest
Bronny James has been cleared by doctors for a full return to basketball four months after suffering a cardiac arrest.
NBA MVP Joel Embiid gets sixth career triple-double to help 76ers rout Lakers 138-94
Joel Embiid had 30 points, 11 rebounds and 11 assists to help the Philadelphia 76ers rout LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers 138-94 on Monday night.
LeBron scores 39,000th point, Lakers complete sweep of tourney group play with 131-99 win over Utah
The Los Angeles Lakers completed an unbeaten run through group play in the NBA In-Season Tournament with a 131-99 victory over the Utah Jazz.
Phoenix Suns' All-Star guard Bradley Beal out at least 3 more weeks with back injury
Phoenix Suns guard Bradley Beal will be out for at least the next three weeks as he continues to recover from a low back strain that has kept him out for the majority of the season.
LeBron James scores 32 points, Lakers rally to beat Suns 122-119 to snap 3-game skid
LeBron James scored 32 points, DโAngelo Russell had 19 and the Los Angeles Lakers snapped a three-game losing streak, beating the Phoenix Suns 122-119 in the NBA In-Season Tournament.
LeBron James' rise to global basketball star to be displayed in museum in hometown of Akron, Ohio
LeBron Jamesโ path from basketball prodigy to NBA scoring champion is being memorialized where it began.
Lakers hold off Clippers 130-125 in OT to snap an 11-game losing streak in the Los Angeles rivalry
The Los Angeles Lakers snapped an 11-game losing streak against the Los Angeles Clippers with a 130-125 victory.
Suns docked 2024 second-round pick after league says team violated free agency rules
The Phoenix Suns were docked a 2024 second-round draft pick by the NBA on Wednesday after the league said the team violated league rules on the timing of this seasonโs free agency discussions.
Former NBA star Dwight Howard denies sexual assault lawsuit filed by Georgia man
Dwight Howard has denied accusations by a Georgia man who says he was sexually assaulted by the former NBA star and another person.
Nuggets celebrate first NBA championship with banner, rings and 119-107 win over the Lakers
Nikola Jokic recorded a triple-double and the Denver Nuggets began defense of their first NBA title with a 119-107 win over the Los Angeles Lakers.
Things to know about the NBA season: Lots of money, lots of talent, lots of stats
NBA teams currently have about $4.8 billion in salary committed to players for this season, meaning the average per team is around $160 million.