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B The Lakers' struggles early and poor play from their role players led to a 114-109 defeat by the New York Knicks on a night they unveiled a banner celebrating their unbeaten run through the In-Season Tournament. With Laker fans providing slight cheers, they unveiled the modest black banner next to their 17 championships banners. That's where the celebration stopped as the Knicks attacked early and often to pick up the big road win. The Lakers' superstar duo of Anthony Davis and LeBron James...
Los Angeles Lakers Unveil 'California Dream' Nike NBA City Edition Uniform The Los Angeles Lakers unveiledtheir new Nike NBA City Edition uniform for the 2023-24 season. The "California Dream" City Edition uniform is inspired by historic Lakers artwork and represents the Los Angeles dream and journey. The black uniform features a Los Angeles Lakers triangle wordmark from the 1960s when the team began playing on the west coast. The jersey trim transitions from purple to black as a nod to the sky...
Lakers coach Darvin Ham stands on the sideline with his hands in his pocket, resolute, resolved and relaxed, yet he is sandwiched by a dilemma. Ham must manage LeBron James' minutes restriction while bringing out the best in Anthony Davis. Last Wednesday night during their 135-125 overtime win against the Clippers there were no restrictions. James played 42 minutes and Davis played 48 minutes. James scored 35 points, 13-19, grabbed 12 rebounds and dished out seven assists. Davis scored 27...
"Nothing else matters besides my family," he said, his voice carrying the weight of years of triumphs and tribulations. "No matter what's going on in your life, the only thing that matters is your family." It's a rare glimpse into the heart and soul of LeBron James, the towering Laker figure who has been many things to many people during his five seasons with the franchise. On Laker Media Day last Monday in El Segundo, he was something else entirely. He was more than an NBA legend and an...
The NBA is back with media days going on all around the league this week. The talk in Los Angeles has been about the purple and gold Lakers and their additions to a team that made a Western Conference finals appearance. But the red, white and blue Clippers are hopeful to take a championship to their new home coming at their new stadium in Inglewood in the summer of 2024. The Clippers have been a team who has had championship aspirations since the additions of star players Kawhi Leonard and Paul George a few years ago, but the talk Clippers...
The Los Angeles Lakers signed guard Gabe Vincent, it was announced today by Vice President of Basketball Operations and General Manager Rob Pelinka. Vincent (6'3", 195) joins the Lakers after spending the past four seasons (2019-23) with the Miami Heat. In 2022-23, Vincent appeared in 68 games (34 starts) and averaged 9.4 points, 2.1 rebounds and 2.5 assists in 25.9 minutes per contest. In the 2023 NBA Playoffs, the 27-year-old saw action in 22 games (all starts), posting averages of 12.7...
See below for every selection and reported trade from the NBA Draft 2023: First Round 1. Spurs draft Victor Wembanyama (Metropolitans 92) 2. Hornets draft Brandon Miller (Alabama) 3. Blazers draft Scoot Henderson (G League Ignite) 4. Rockets draft Amen Thompson (Overtime Elite) 5. Pistons draft Ausar Thompson (Overtime Elite) 6. Magic draft Anthony Black (Arkansas) 7. Pacers draft Bilal Coulibaly (Metropolitans 92) – Traded to Wizards 8. Wizards draft Jarace Walker (Houston) – Traded to Pac...
If there are any questions about the Chargers commitment to Los Angeles, the Chargers' new facility in El Segundo should put those concerns to rest. On Thursday, May 18th, the Chargers gave a tour of the facility to the media, and it is very impressive. The 14-acre property will consist of three full-sized natural grass football fields and the three-story facility will have 146,000 square feet of space. The Chargers broke ground on their new headquarters on May 18, 2022, about a year ago. Despit...
of the Denver Nuggets proved to be too much for LeBron James and his Laker teammates after they were swept out of the NBA playoffs. Can the Lakers come back to this standard next season remains to be seen. It all depends on what happens in the off season. The one thing we did learn after watching the Lakers and Nuggets is Nikola Jokic is the best play in the NBA right now. PHOTO BY JEVONE MOORE...
LeBron James of the Lakers drives to the basket while teammate Anthony Davis #3 gets ready to rebound against Minnesota during the play-in game a few weeks ago. The Minnesota players from left to right are Karl-Anthony Towns, Anthony Edwards and Kyle Anderson. The Lakers beat the Memphis Grizzlies in the first round and they won their first second round game against the Warriors last Tuesday. Their next game is Saturday at home at 5:30 p.m. and Monday at home at 7 p.m....
After winning their play-in game, the Los Angeles Lakers are ready to make some noise in this year's NBA playoffs. With their victory over the Minnesota Timberwolves last Tuesday night, the Lakers will be facing off against the second-seeded Memphis Grizzles in the first round of the playoffs. The first game is Sunday at 12 p.m. On the road. Game 2 is also on the road at 4:30 p.m. on Wednesday. They return home for games 3 and 4. Game 3 is Saturday at 7 p.m. and Game 4 is Monday. Coach Darvin...
After winning their play-in game, the Los Angeles Lakers are ready to make some noise in this year’s NBA playoffs. With their victory over the Minnesota Timberwolves last Tuesday night, the Lakers will be facing off against the second-seeded Memphis Grizzles in the first round of the playoffs. The first game is Sunday at 12 p.m.on the road . Game 2 is also on the road at 4:30 p.m. on Wednesday. They return home for games 3 and 4. Game 3 is Saturday at 7 p.m. and Game 4 is Monday. Coach Darvin Ha...
The NBA announced today that LA Clippers forward Kawhi Leonard has been named Western Conference Player of Week for games played from Monday, April 3, through Sunday, April 9. This is Leonard's eighth Player of the Week Award, and his second time winning with the Clippers. During the week, Leonard led the Clippers to a 3-0 record, behind averages of 25.7 points, 10.0 rebounds and 4.7 assists, while shooting 49.1% from the field, 38.9% from the three-point range and 84.2% from the free-throw line...
EL SEGUNDO – Los Angeles Lakers forward Anthony Davis has been named NBA Western Conference Player of the Month for games played in March and April, it was announced today. Davis averaged 26.2 points (.569 FG%), a league-leading 12.5 rebounds, 3.1 assists and 1.9 blocks in 35.5 minutes as the Lakers finished with a league-best 14-6 record through March and April. Davis scored in double figures in 17 of his 18 appearances, including 11 games with 20+ points, eight games with 30+ points and one 4...
The Culver City High School boys' basketball team has reached a new level. They put the school on the Southern California basketball map as one of the best teams in the area after they made it all the way to the State Division III Regional final a few weeks ago. One more victory they would made the trip to Sacramento to play in the State Final. This team went further in the playoffs than any basketball team in Culver City High School Now they have a target on their backs. "It feels great...
"Just win baby" is the famous mantra by the late great owner of the Raiders, Al Davis, but it is also the mantra for this Lakers team as they push for a spot in the playoffs. Even without its superstar player, LeBron James, the Lakers have put together some inspiring performances and are winning games. Led by star forward Anthony Davis who is starting to look like the player he was early in the season when many media pundits had him in the MVP discussion. "He's in a very great place right now,"...
The LA Clippers have signed guard Russell Westbrook, announced Lawrence Frank, Clippers president of basketball operations. Per team policy, terms of the agreement were not released. "Russell is one of the most explosive and competitive players in the NBA," said Frank. "He has many strengths that can benefit the team and a shared desire to win a championship. We're delighted to welcome him and his family to the organization." Westbrook, 34, appeared in 52 games for the Los Angeles Lakers this...
Intuit Dome is set to open in time for the 2024-2025 NBA season. The project is the product of a contentious political and legal battle which commenced in in 2017, when the Clippers and the City of Inglewood announce plans for the arena. Madison Square Garden Company (MSG), the concert and entertainment company which converted the nearby Kia Forum into a live events venue 10 years ago, had previously controlled the arena site under a ground lease, and alleged that Inglewood Mayor James Butts...
CIF playoffs start next week and the Culver City high school boys' basketball team is hoping to recapture the winning culture that helped them win seven games in a row a few weeks ago. The Centaurs are currently 13-10 overall and 5-4 in the Bay league. Their Bay league record is good enough for third place. They can improve their record to 6-4 if they beat Santa Monica tonight (Thursday) at 7 p.m. at Santa Monica in their last regular season game. At first glance a 13-10 overall record is not...
By Mykell Mathieu Sports Reporter Paul George has returned to All Star form as the Clippers put together a five-game winning streak before a tough loss to the Cavs on Sunday night. George had been out of the lineup for five straight games from Jan. 5th to 16th after tweaking his right hamstring once again. The Clippers forward missed seven straight games earlier in the season dealing with the same injury. In his absence, the Clippers had struggled but have turned things around with his return....
LeBron James, who was anointed "The Chosen One" on the cover of Sports Illustrated as a 17-year-old high school junior, fulfilled that prophecy by breaking the NBA scoring record with his 38,388th point during season 20 of his illustrious career. The Los Angeles Lakers' forward scored the record-breaking basket in front of a home crowd Tuesday night local time against the Oklahoma City Thunder, overtaking a milestone that stood for nearly 39 years and was held by Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, the Lakers...
The burden of a king is heavy and complex; he is liable for the welfare of their kingdom, and criticism follows at every turn. However, their name stands the test of time if they rule with grace as legends. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., one of the most prominent moral leaders this nation has produced, was celebrated last week but when it comes to Black athletes like Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, Bill Russell, Jim Brown and Muhammad Ali that stood tall in the civil rights movement LeBron James of the...
The Lakers are currently in 13th place in the NBA's Western Conference and right now they are not in a good position to make the playoffs without Anthony Davis in the lineup. Eight teams make the playoffs in each conference and if you include the Play-In Tournament 10 teams are eligible. Right now, the Lakers are fighting to make the Play-In Tournament. Why are the Lakers in 13th place in their conference? One of the main reasons is the absence of Davis. The other reason is the lack of...
Between the third and fourth quarters of today’s game between the Los Angeles Lakers and the Portland Trail Blazers, Joshua Moore of Long Beach, Calif., hit a half-court shot and won the $25,000 MGM Rewards Big Shot Jackpot. The 28-year-old becomes the 13th winner, aside from former Lakers player Vlade Divac, to win the MGM Rewards Big Shot Jackpot, a promotion which began during the 2006-07 season. Moore is the second MGM Rewards Big Shot Jackpot winner of the season after Jamie Murry of Downey, Calif., won $75,000 on Nov. 28, 2022. T...
The Los Angeles Lakers have requested waivers on guards Shaquille Harrison and Nate Pierre-Louis and center Jay Huff, it was announced today. Harrison, who was signed by the Lakers on Oct. 8, appeared in two preseason games and averaged 1.5 points, 1.5 rebounds, 1.0 assists and 1.0 steals in 12.0 minutes per game. Huff appeared in three games for the Lakers this preseason, recording averages of 4.0 points, 4.0 rebounds and 1.0 assists in 9.5 minutes per contest. He was signed by the purple and gold on July 27. Pierre-Louis was signed by Los...
