Los Angeles Lakers Archives

04 Jul

James Signs Two-Year Deal To Stick With Lakers – Reports

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LeBron James, the NBA’s all-time leading scorer, has agreed to sign a two-year, $104-million maximum contract to return to the Los Angeles Lakers, according to multiple reports on Wednesday. Both ESPN and The Athletic, citing sources, said four-times NBA champion James would have a player option for the 2025-26 season and a no-trade clause. James’s decision to stick with the Lakers, who drafted his son last week, was hardly a surprise as several outlets reported over the weekend that he intended to opt out of his $51.4-million player option for next season and seek a new deal with the team.…

11 Mar

NBA: Anthony Davis Makes NBA History As Los Angeles Lakers Beat Minnesota Timberwolves

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Anthony Davis scored 27 points with a season-high 25 rebounds on a historic night as the Los Angeles Lakers beat the Minnesota Timberwolves 120-109. Davis added five assists, seven steals and three blocks to become the first player in NBA history with at least 25 points, 25 rebounds, five assists, five steals and three blocks in a game. Team-mate LeBron James chipped in with 29 points. “I think we’re hitting our stride,” Davis said. “We’re just trying to keep going, keep pushing, knowing that just like last year, all we got to do is get in. We feel like it’s…

11 May

NBA Play-Offs: Golden State Warriors Hold Off Elimination With Win Over Los Angeles Lakers

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Stephen Curry led with 27 points as the Golden State Warriors kept their hopes of reaching the Western Conference finals alive with victory over the Los Angeles Lakers in San Francisco. The defending NBA champions won 121-106 to narrow their deficit in the best-of-seven semi-finals to 3-2. Andrew Wiggins added 25 points for the Warriors with Draymond Green making 20. The Lakers, seeded seventh, have another opportunity to progress to the conference finals on Friday in LA. However, they could be without star centre Anthony Davis after he was accidentally struck on the head by Golden State's Kevon Looney and…

25 Jan

James Closes In On All-Time Record But Lakers Lose

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LeBron James edged closer to the NBA's all-time scoring record but could not prevent the Los Angeles Lakers losing 133-115 to the Los Angeles Clippers. The 38-year-old scored 46 points to move to within 178 of Kareem Abdul-Jabbar's record of 38,387. James also became the first player to have had a 40-point game against every NBA franchise. "He's playing at an unbelievable level right now. It's amazing to be able to watch," said Lakers coach Darvin Ham. James' tally included a career-best nine three-pointers as well as eight rebounds and seven assists. On current form, James is on track to…

31 Oct

NBA: Los Angeles Lakers Win As LeBron James And Anthony Davis Star

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The Los Angeles Lakers finally earned their first win of the new NBA season as LeBron James led them to a 121-110 victory against the Denver Nuggets. James, 37, scored 26 points and Anthony Davis added 23 as the Lakers ended their five-game losing start. Russell Westbrook came off the bench to add 18 points, while Nikola Jokic scored 23 points for the Nuggets. "We needed to prove something to ourselves," said Lakers coach Darvin Ham, who took over in the summer. "Not to the world, not to the media. We had to prove it to ourselves. I feel great…

24 Oct

NBA: Los Angeles Lakers Beaten By Portland Trail Blazers As Losing Start Continues

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LeBron James missed a jump shot at the buzzer as the Los Angeles Lakers' losing start continued with defeat by the Portland Trail Blazers. Damian Lillard scored 41 points for Portland in a 106-104 win, with Jerami Grant making a driving lay-up with three seconds left on the clock. James led the Lakers with 31 points, eight rebounds and eight assists. The Lakers are 0-3 down for the season for only the second time since James' arrival prior to the 2018-19 season. "I don't like to lose. I hate to lose at anything," said the 37-year-old. "I don't care what…