There were seven games to look forward to on Monday, including Rajon Rondo's debut with the Clippers. Follow along for the final scores, stats, highlights and scores from each contest.
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Five years prior to retiring, Abdul-Jabbar passed WIlt Chamberlain points tally of 31,419 to become the NBA's all-time leading scorer with his trademark sky-hook.
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"Space Jam: A New Legacy" features a star-studded cast, headlined by LeBron James and including Don Cheadle, Damian Lillard, Chris Paul, Anthony Davis and Klay Thompson. It's set to debut on July 16 in theaters and on HBO Max.
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Ten games on tap for Saturday including a marquee matchup in Portland between the Blazers and Bucks.
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Andre Drummond made his debut with the Lakers this week, and though he suffered a minor toe injury, the former All-Star has a chance to make a big impact in Los Angeles. While the fit may not be the cleanest, we break down Drummond's potential to help the defending champions on both ends of the court.
"Just being on the same court while our mom is having her phone and videotaping the whole thing. I think it's priceless," Giannis said postgame.
"My head is high," Drummond said postgame. ""I'm going to take it day by day and come back better than ever." A part of the starting five, in his time on the floor, Drummond finished with four points, two assists, a rebound and a block.
From Andre Drummond's debut to game-winning performances from Devin Booker, Kyrie Irving and Anthony Edwards, there was no shortage of storylines from Wednesday's 10-game slate. Catch up on all the action below.
The shorthanded Los Angeles Lakers are set to receive a boost with Andre Drummond expected to make his debut with the team against the Milwaukee Bucks on Thursday.
Kyle Kuzma, Devin Booker, CJ McCollum and Aron Gordon impressed on Monday's four-game slate! Catch up on all the final scores, stats and highlights from each game below.
Help is on the way for the injury-plagued defending champions, as ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski has reported that Andre Drummond will sign with the Lakers once he clears waivers.
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A massive ten game slate filled the schedule on Saturday, with a number of new faces suiting up for teams as the dust settles on the trade deadline.
Missing superstars LeBron James and Anthony Davis, the Los Angeles Lakers did not make a move at the trade deadline. Hours later, the Lakers lost their fourth straight game at home against the Philadelphia 76ers.
Kyle Lowry stayed in Toronto, the Los Angeles Lakers held firm and the Miami Heat added a former All-Star guard. How did the 2021 trade deadline impact the title race for the contenders?
With the attention of the NBA world on trades for much of the day, the on-court action continues with a five game slate on a Friday night.
We had six games around the Association on Wednesday and we've got you covered with all the final scores, news, stats, highlights and top fantasy performers from each game below.
After coming out of the All-Star break on a 4-0 run, the Lakers are now 0-3 since LeBron James suffered an ankle injury, while Anthony Davis remains sidelined with a calf strain.
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In the shorter 2020-21 season, the jam-packed second half schedule means more superstar head-to-head contests to circle on your calendar. Here's a quick scan through the must-see games for the upcoming week.
NBA.com's Carlan Gay and Scott Rafferty break down the latest topics in the NBA bubble on the LIVE edition of NBA Soundsystem.
Bryant's 50 points against the Hornets was his fourth 50-point performance in as many games, a streak only Wilt Chamberlain had previously achieved.
"He is one of the all-time Lakers greats with his No. 22 jersey retired in the rafters and his statue standing guard in front of STAPLES Center," Lakers Governor Jeanie Buss said of Elgin Baylor. "He will always be part of the Lakers legacy."
It was Bryant's second game with at least 60 points in a one-week span and at the time, the fourth such game of his career, tying him with Michael Jordan for most 60-point games all-time.
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The NBA season continued Monday, with a busy 10-game slate. We've got you covered with final scores, stats, highlights and top fantasy performers with 20 teams in action.
With an alley-oop to Deandre Ayton in the third quarter against the Los Angeles Lakers, Chris Paul racked up his 10,000th career assist.
Sunday's five-game slate served up plenty of impressive performances around the NBA. Catch up on all the scores, stats and highlights from today's action, right here!
LeBron James suffered an ankle injury in the second quarter of the Lakers contest against the Hawks and has been ruled out indefinitely with a high ankle sprain.
Intentional or not, LeBron James sent a message to one of the league's rising stars, as the Los Angeles Lakers handled LaMelo Ball and the Charlotte Hornets at Staples Center.
Six games on the ticket for Friday night including a showdown between LaMelo Ball and LeBron James as the surging Charlotte Hornets looked to continue their strong play.
En route to recording his 99th career triple-double in a 137-121 win against the Minnesota Timberwolves, James showed off his hangbtime as he put some 'English' on a reverse layup.
Wednesday's seven-game slate served up plenty of superstar performances and we've got you covered with all the final scores, stats and highlights from each game below.
The NBA season continued Monday, with an action-packed seven-game slate. Scroll down to catch up on all the final scores, stats and highlights from each game.
Bryant's 65-point performance kicked off a ridiculous scoring run, where he scored at least 50 points in four-straight games, joining Wilt Chamberlain as the only other player to have such a streak.
What once felt like an inevitable ending to the NBA season is now the meeting that fans haven't watched in nearly 800 days. If the last two seasons taught us nothing else, it's to not take these moments for granted.
In the past 20 years, there have only been three players that have blocked 12 shots in an NBA game. That is the most blocked shots by a player in a game in that timeframe.
While the Spaniard big man remains out due to 'Health and Safety protocols', having played his last game against the Golden State Warriors on Feb. 28 (ET), Alex Caruso has been added to the NBA's 'Concussion protocols'.
Huge fourth quarter contributions from the Los Angeles Lakers role players ensured the team got off to a winning start in the second half of the season.
The second half of the NBA season continued with a seven-game slate. We've got you covered from coast to coast with final scores, news, stats, highlights and the top fantasy performers from the day.
The Los Angeles Lakers have been scuffling with Anthony Davis sidelined. The All-Star's absence is continues to progress slowly after missing the last ten games.
Six-time All-Star forward Blake Griffin has reached a buyout agreement with the Pistons. Teams will have the chance to claim Griffin off waivers before he becomes an unrestricted free agent on Sunday, March 7.
There were 10 games to look forward to on an action-packed Thursday in the NBA.. Follow along below for all your live updates, scores, stats and highlights from each game
By overcoming Devin Booker's ejection in the third quarter, the Suns won against the Lakers in LA for the first time since Nov. 17, 2017 and also climbed to the second seed in the Western Conference.
There were six NBA games on Wednesday. Scroll below for the final scores, stats and highlights from each contest.
Each week on NBA Soundsystem live, NBA.com's Carlan Gay and Scott Rafferty break down the latest news and notes from around the league.
Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James is set to appear as a starter in the NBA All-Star Game for the 17th consecutive season. Relive some of the best moments and highlights from his career.
Can't control your anticipation for this year's All-Star Game? You're in luck, as these upcoming four days alone have 13 games in which two or more All-Stars will face off head-to-head.
There was no shortage of superstar performances on Monday's eight-game slate. Catch up on all the scores, stats and highlights from today's games below.
The Lakers got back on track, Boston held off Indiana and the Utah Jazz lost for just the seventh time this season.
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There were nine games of NBA action on this Thursday, headlined by a clash between surging Eastern Conference opponents in the Raptors and Heat, a heavyweight battle out west between the Lakers and Jazz and much more.
Suns guard Devin Booker will make his second-straight All-Star appearance, joining teammate Chris Paul in Atlanta. It marks the first time the Suns have multiple All-Star selections since Steve Nash and Amar'e Stoudemire in 2009-10.
The Wizards' backcourt contributed for a majority of the team's points in the comeback, including all of their 12 in overtime. The 127-124 win extends the Wizards win streak to five while handing the Lakers their third straight loss, and the fourth in their last five.
We had plenty of stars in action on Tuesday's six-game slate. Scroll below for the final scores, stats, news, highlights and top fantasy performers from each game.
Because of two postponements, there were only five games of NBA action this Sunday. But with the first rematch of the NBA Finals between the Heat and Lakers headlining the slate, there was plenty to follow.
This is the Heat's second consecutive win, improving them to 3-3 on their road trip. Meanwhile, this is the Lakers' second consecutive loss and the third in their last four.
The Brooklyn Nets extend their win streak to five games, beating the Lakers 109-98, behind James Harden's franchise-record 11th-straight double-double of 23 points and 11 assists.
Just three games around the Association on Friday, with plenty of standout performances! Catch up on all the final scores, stats, news, and highlights from each game below.
James joins Karl Malone and Kareem Abdul-Jabbar as the third player to reach the milestone and is the youngest to do so at 36 years old.
We had six games on deck around the Association on Wednesday! Catch up on all the scores, stats, news, and highlights from each contest below.
NBA.com's Carlan Gay and Scott Rafferty discuss the latest news in and around the NBA each week on NBA Soundsystem Live.
The Lakers' star underwent an MRI which revealed calf strain and a re-aggravation of tendinosis in his right Achilles.
Despite missing more than a couple of key rotation players, the Nuggets, led by Nikola Jokic, comfortably beat the Lakers 122-105. The visitors were forced to play the second half without Anthony Davis, who strained his right Achilles late in the first half.
The Lakers announced early in the fourth quarter that Davis had suffered an Achilles strain and would be undergoing an MRI on Monday (ET).
Feel the love with a full 10-game slate of NBA action on Monday, as some of the league's hottest teams and biggest names are in action. Follow along for live updates throughout the day.
Monday's NBA action includes an exciting set of 10 games. Here's the full schedule, biggest storylines and optimal viewing plan to get you ready for the star-studded action.
Saturday's 11-game slate did not disappoint with a handful of monster performances like 40-point outings from Luka Doncic, Terry Rozier and Nikola Vucevic and 30-point outings from Kawhi Leonard, Jayson Tatum and Anthony Davis.
Get ready for the weekend with an 11-game slate on Saturday. Here's the full schedule, biggest storylines and optimal viewing plan to get you ready for the star-studded action.
Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James has overtaken Brooklyn Nets forward Kevin Durant as the leading vote-getter and a Toronto Raptor has entered the top 10 at their respective position.
Headlined by big performances from Luka Doncic, LeBron James, Kyrie Irving and Zach LaVine, catch up on all the scores, stats and highlights from Thursday's games.
LeBron James' overtime heroics led the Lakers to victory, headlining a busy eight-game slate on Tuesday. Catch up on all the day's scores, news, stats and highlights below.
The Jazz own the best record in the NBA after winning 15 of their last 16 games, but was it enough to take the top spot from the defending champion Lakers? Which teams made the biggest leap in this week's rankings and who is the new team that entered the top 10 for the first time this season?
There were 11 games of NBA action with plenty of must-see matchups headlined by the one in Dallas consisting of Luka Doncic and Stephen Curry.
LeBron James recorded his second triple-double of the season to lead the Los Angeles Lakers to a 114-93 win over the Denver Nuggets.
LeBron James added another piece of history to his resume, while Kelly Oubre Jr. went off for a career-high 40 points on an action-packed 5-game slate. Catch up on all the scores, stats, highlights and best fantasy performers of the day below.
LeBron James added another piece of history to his resume, passing Wilt Chamberlain for third on the NBA's all-time field goals made list.
Brooklyn Nets forward Kevin Durant and Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James are among the leading vote-getters in the first fan vote returns.
Displaying tremendous fight and determination, the Lakers went 5-2 through a gruelling seven-game road trip - one of only five teams to do so in the first half of the 2020-21 NBA season. Here's a look into what clicked on their trip that nearly lasted a fortnight.
The NBA season continued with a full 10-game slate. We've got you covered below with final scores, stats and highlights from each contest as well as the best fantasy stat lines.
The NBA season continues with an exciting 10-game slate on Tuesday. Here's the full schedule, biggest storylines and optimal viewing plan to get you ready for the action.
The NBA season continued on Sunday with eight games. Scroll below for final scores, stats and highlights from each contest.
The Lakers outscored the Celtics 25-17 in the final quarter but needed a couple of misses in the final seconds from Kemba Walker and Daniel Theis respectively to escape Beantown with the victory.
Back in 2012, when 14-year-old Jayson Tatum tweeted at LeBron James for a follow back, the teenager could have never known what this matchup would become. Dunking on his idol in the Eastern Conference Finals six years later set the stage for future showdowns, but when LeBron elected to sign with the Lakers following that season, it started the next chapter in the historic Celtics-Lakers rivalry.
The NBA season continued on Friday with four exciting games. Check below for the final score from each contest, as well as stats and highlights.
NRL star Clint Gutherson joined 'Courtside Huddle' this week to talk about James Harden's Brooklyn Nets, the impressive LaMelo Ball and the inspired play of Patty Mills. Check it out to see what's in store for NBA League Pass and much more!
The NBA season continued on Thursday with 12 games to look forward to! Scroll below for final scores, stats, and highlights from each game.
With one shot, the 6'8" forward snapped the Lakers' unbeaten 10-0 road start to the season and improved the 76ers' league-best home record to 10-1.
Thursday is an action-packed exciting slate for NBA basketball fans and League Pass owners with 12 games. All but six teams take the floor as long win streaks go on the line, road trips continue, and most of all - superstars suit up in nearly every game on the schedule.
The NBA season continued on Tuesday with 10 games. Scroll below for the final scores, stats and highlights from each game.
Taking over in the fourth quarter, James outscored the Cavaliers by himself to lead the Lakers to a 115-108 win and help them maintain their unbeaten road record.
Five weeks into the 2020-21 NBA season, we're beginning to see which teams are real and which teams are not. As our weekly Power Rankings begin to develop some consistency, there has still been plenty of movement among the top 10. How far did the Clippers and Jazz rise? How far did the Nets and Suns fall?
Tuesday is an action-packed exciting slate for NBA basketball fans and League Pass owners with 10 games. It includes the Cavaliers hosting their hometown hero LeBron James in a Lakers uniform, two international superstars dueling as the Mavericks host the Nuggets and the yet another strong test for the Nets' Big 3 against the Heat. Here we have you covered with the optimal viewing plan on how to navigate your television to catch it all.
Seven games were on the schedule for Sunday night, with LeBron James, Steph Curry, Luka Doncic and Joel Embiid taking the floor. Keep up to date with all the scores, news and highlights right here!
Now that we're exactly one month into the season, it's time to check in on our NBA.com Staff's end-of-season award predictions. Which ones are they sticking by and which ones are they changing?
A hot shooting night from LeBron James was too much for the Bucks to handle as Los Angeles got back to their winning ways in Milwaukee.
Three games filled the schedule for Friday with LeBron James and Donovan Mitchell showing out, while RJ Barrett delivered a new career-high.
This game, the capper of a nine-game MLK Day slate, was a tale of two halves. After the Lakers domination in the first half, Golden State rally back in the second to snap Los Angeles' 5-game win streak.
Nine games of NBA action on a special day, which included a handful of marquee matchups highlighted by the Bucks taking on the new-look Nets and another installment of Stephen Curry versus LeBron James. Scroll below as we have you covered with the final scores, highlights and more from all the action.
Trailing early against the New Orleans Pelicans there was no panic for the Los Angeles Lakers, as LeBron James stars in a dominant second half.
The red-hot LA Clippers scorch the nets, OKC outlast Chicago in OT and a monster from Andre Drummond night carries the Cavs on a big day of NBA action.
The season is still young but it's never too early to check in on the MVP race. From LeBron James, Joel Embiid and Nikola Jokic to Luka Doncic, Paul George and Damian Lillard, here are the players who have put themselves on notice.
With seven games on Thursday, there was no shortage of stars in action, headlined by big performances from Kevin Durant, LeBron James, Giannis Antetokoumpo and Damian Lillard.
With six games of NBA action on Wednesday, there was no shortage of superstars on display. Nikola Jokic, Kevin Durant, Donovan Mitchell, LeBron James, Anthony Davis, James Harden, Stephen Curry and more took the floor. So, scroll below for the final scores, all the highlights, and more.
Just three weeks into the NBA season, there has already been a ton of movement in our weekly NBA Power Rankings. Teams like the Celtics and Suns have made their way into the top five while both the Warriors and Mavericks re-enter the top 10. Take a look and see where your favourite team landed this week!
Monday's eight-game schedule had plenty of big performances across the NBA. We've got you covered below with all the scores, news, stats, highlights and top fantasy performers from the day!
After a couple of consecutive games of allowing 115 points or more, Lakers get back on track with Davis return in Houston. They cruised to victory by holding the Rockets 29.1 percent from the 3-point line and scoring plenty off their turnovers.
10 games on a Saturday produced no shortage of highlights, with the Lakers scraping home and Steph Curry cooking the Clippers.
From the two Ball brothers a trio of Antetokounmpo's and Holiday's, the NBA family continues to grow in more ways than one.
From Damian Lillard's scoring outburst, to the Spurs' hard-fought win over the Lakers, there was no shortage of big performances on Thursday. We've got you covered with all the scores, stats and highlights from each game.
The 2020-21 NBA season continued with five games and 10 teams in action. With plenty of storylines to follow, we've got you covered with the final scores, news, stats, highlights and the top fantasy performers below.
Over the last four games, James ranks second in the league in fourth-quarter points and leads the league in fourth-quarter plus-minus as he contributes for nearly 60% of the team's fourth quarter production.
It's hard not to overreact to some of the early returns but some pleasantly surprising teams have displayed sustainable models of success. And while some early favourites have stumbled out of the gates, they've still shown signs of being able to figure things out as the season rolls on. How does that impact this week's power rankings?
The 2020-21 NBA season rolled on with an eight-game slate. From the first game in Detroit to the final game of the schedule in San Francisco, we've got you covered with final scores, news, stats, highlights and the day's top fantasy performers below.
It took a big fourth quarter, but the Los Angeles Lakers have come from behind to beat the San Antonio Spurs on the road. Davis had 34 points while LeBron registered a triple-double.
It was an All-Star cast for Saturday's ten game slate, with dominant performances from LeBron, Giannis and Luka leading the way on an action packed night around the league.
We had six games on deck on an entertaining Thursday in the NBA. We've got you covered with all the scores, stats, news, highlights and the best fantasy performers of the night.
The Spurs assistant took over the head coaching duties after Gregg Popovich was ejected with 3:56 remaining in the second quarter.
James achieves this unique feat in his 1270th career regular-season game. He already owns the record for most consecutive double-digit scoring games, a streak that he continues to extend every time he takes the floor.
While there are plenty of ways to bring in a birthday, five superstars put forth performances that will live in the record books forever.
From how far away LeBron James is from catching Karl Malone and Kareem Abdul-Jabbar on the NBA's all-time scoring list, to how he can made history when he takes the court on his 36th birthday.
The guard duo combined for 59 points on a supreme efficiency of 20-of-30 shooting from the field and 12-of-21 from beyond the arc, thus ensuring that the Trail Blazers began their 4-game road trip on a winning note.
The NBA season rolled on with a five-game slate on Tuesday. We've got you covered with a recap of all the scores, stats, news, highlights and the best fantasy performers of the day.
This week on NBA League Pass, there's no shortage of blockbuster matchups, so to get you ready we've got the 5 games featuring Aussies you need to tune in for.
One week into the 2020-21 NBA season and we've already seen plenty of movement in our weekly Power Rankings. With a couple surprise undefeated and winless teams and a dominant showing from top dogs like the Nets and Clippers, this week's rankings already look completely different than the week prior.
Quite a few upsets and plenty of highlights from the 10 games on Monday. We've got you covered below with scores, news, highlights, and the best fantasy performers of the day.
Seven of the 10 teams in action on Christmas Day debuted new uniforms while countless players pulled out noteworthy sneakers for the occasion.
Once again, the NBA had a loaded Christmas Day slate, with five games to fill out the day. Kevin Durant, Anthony Davis and Khris Middleton starred in an action packed day of holiday hoops.
The Los Angeles Lakers have registered their first win of the 2021 season, handing the Dallas Mavericks their second straight loss in the process.
It didn't take long to realize LeBron James was going to live up to the hype when he entered the NBA as a 19 year old. By age 21, he was already a two-time All-Star dominating the league. Sound familiar? Luka Doncic is on a similar path as a 21 year old, already entering MVP conversations, but which player was better at that age?
Another year, another loaded Christmas Day slate full of superstars and superteams. Can Bam Adebayo keep Zion Williamson out of the paint? Will Kevin Durant and Jayson Tatum get into a shootout? Will Luka Doncic and LeBron James battle in another classic? How will Steph Curry and the Warriors bounce back from an ugly opening night? Here's what to watch in each game.
Santa has less information available to him than ever before when he crafted his NBA Naughty and Nice list this year, with only a few games played leading up to Christmas Day. Which teams and players will end up with a mountain of toys or a lump of coal under their tree this year?
No fans, masked coaches, championship rings and yet-to-be-revealed banners. Opening night of the 2020-21 NBA season was one like no other. Below, find some of the best visuals from a unique night.
LeBron James exited the game for good with 7:51 remaining after turning his ankle, but says he will be available for the Lakers' Christmas Day showdown vs. the Dallas Mavericks.
As the Lakers received their championship rings, the LA Clippers spoilt the party as Paul George's 33 points powered them to a 116-109 win on opening night.
The 2020-21 NBA season opened up with quite the doubleheader. Plenty of numbers and highlights to catch up on and we got you covered with it all.
From historic rings with plenty of symbolism to special virtual introductions from frontline workers and family members of coaches and players, the Lakers had a very special ring ceremony to tip off a very unique season.
The 2020-21 NBA season is upon us! After a whirlwind of an offseason that saw the draft, free agency, training camp and preseason go by in the blink of an eye, it's time for NBA basketball again. Which teams have best positioned themselves to make a run at a title? Which teams regressed since we last saw them take the floor? Check out our NBA Power Rankings heading into the new season.
Ahead of the 2020-21 NBA season, our NBA.com Staff ranks the 30-best players in the league. Did LeBron James come out on top? Where did Stephen Curry and Kevin Durant land? What about the bubble's breakout stars in Devin Booker, Jamal Murray and Donovan Mitchell?
With a new season on the horizon, our NBA.com Staff reveals their predictions for the league's biggest end-of-season awards, from who will be crowned Most Valuable Player to who will be named Coach of the Year.
The Los Angeles Lakers have reportedly reached an agreement on an extension with Kyle Kuzma, securing the services of the important rotation member beyond the 2021 season.
The stars were out on the second last night of preseason action, with a former MVP sending an ominous warning to the rest of the league.
Once again, NBA.com's John Schuhmann surveyed the NBA's general managers to get their pulse on the league. Here are the biggest takeaways from this year's survey, which saw LeBron James and the Lakers come out as big winners.
Just eight teams hit the floor on Wednesday as LeBron James and Anthony Davis made their pre-season debuts, while Coby White and Zach LaVine put on a show for the Bulls. We've got you covered with all the big takeaways from Day 6 of pre-season.
In the third installment of NBA.com's Cloth Talk, our shifts their focus to the recently-unveiled "City Edition" uniforms, ranking the best looks that we're set to see in action in the 2020-21 NBA season.
Ahead of the season, our NBA.com Staff share their predictions for Defensive Player of the Year. Will Giannis Antetokounmpo repeat or will someone new win the award?
The NBA is encouraging fans around the world to show their excitement for the new season by sporting their favourite NBA jersey.
Ahead of the 2020-21 NBA season, our NBA.com Staff reveals their picks for the end-of-season award. Will Lou Williams take it home for the fourth time, will Montrezl Harrell go back-to-back or will someone new win the award?
Preseason action continued in the NBA with 12 teams taking the floor on Monday. From the Nets' All-Star duo making their debut to the LA franchises playing the second of their two preseason games, there were plenty of storylines to keep track of. We've got you covered with all the action from Day 3 of preseason.
The NBA pre-season got underway with 10 teams in action. The Lakers new additions impressed in their first outing, while John Wall and DeMarcus Cousins made their return to the court after lengthy layoffs. We've got you covered with all the action from Day 1.
In a season supported by necessary health and safety protocols, teams are going to face obstacles they've never experienced before. Only the teams with quality depth who can adapt to everything this season throws as them will thrive under these unique circumstances.
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A few days later after Stern's veto Paul was traded to the LA Clippers, thus giving birth to the Lob City era in Los Angeles.
Having previously won it in 2012 and 2016, James, who led the work in combating voter suppression while leading the Lakers to the 2020 NBA title as the Finals MVP, becomes the first athlete to win SI's Sportsperson of the Year more than two times.
Retooled and restocked, the defending champions were clear winners of the 2020 offseason. Can the Lakers validate those big moves and withstand all the pressure to repeat?
The game was the first time in nearly 38 years and only the third instance (at that time) in NBA history that opposing players each scored at least 50 points in an NBA game.
From KD and LeBron to Curry and Lillard, the release of the first half of the 2020-21 NBA schedule means that fans can now circle their calendars for some of the biggest head-to-head matchups they were robbed of due to injuries over the past few seasons.
Which NBA teams got primetime placement on Opening Night and Christmas Day? Here is the full schedule for the first three days of the 2020-21 NBA season.
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Los Angeles Lakers star Anthony Davis pledged his future to the storied franchise on Thursday.
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The 2020-21 NBA season's Opening Week schedule has been released and there's no shortage of marquee matchups and superstars on display. From guys like Kevin Durant and Kyrie Irving facing off with Steph Curry as they all return from injuries, to a glimpse into Zion's development, we take a look at some of the biggest things to watch when the season tips off.
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Fresh off of an All-NBA First Team nod and the first NBA title of his career, Davis has reportedly made a long-term commitment to the Lakers franchise.
Here are the specifics of Davis' new deal based on the latest reporting, plus a breakdown of how the Lakers' roster will look now that free agency is essentially complete.
Luka Doncic is the odds on favourite to win the 2020-21 MVP, but he's not the only potential first-time winner that should be on your radar.
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The best part about the quick turnaround of the 2020-21 NBA season is that we still get NBA Christmas Day games. The regular season's biggest stage is set with five high-quality matchups and plenty of stars on display. Which game are you most looking forward to?
The 2020-21 NBA season is set to begin with a doubleheader on Wednesday, Dec. 23.
There are five games slated for Christmas Day, headlined by Nets guard Kyrie Irving's return to Boston and a showdown between Lakers forward LeBron James and Mavericks guard Luka Doncic.
James had a player option in his contract for the 2021-22 season, opening the door for him to be an unrestricted free agent following the 2020-21 season.
LeBron James made a stellar offseason even sweeter for Los Angeles and helped position the franchise as a title contender for years to come.
Four-time NBA champion and MVP LeBron James has agreed to a two-year contract extension with the Los Angeles Lakers.
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NBA.com's Carlan Gay and Scott Rafferty talk the opening of training camp, Kevin Durant and Kyrie Irving's impact on the East and more.
There are five reported matchups on tap for Christmas Day.
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A couple of years later, the six-time league MVP became the highest-scoring player in NBA history when he passed Wilt Chamberlain's total of 31,419 on April 5, 1984.
With NBA training camps opening on Dec. 2 (AEDT) and the majority of offseason moves behind us, it's time to rank the best teams in the NBA following their decisions in the draft, trade market and free agency. Which teams took the leap to get better? Who fell through the cracks and slid down since last season?
Prior to the a Lakers home game against the Indiana Pacers, Bryant's announcement to retire at the end of the season tipped-off one of, if not, the most memorable farewell tours in NBA history.
Christmas Day has long been the NBA's marquee day and this year will be no different. We asked our NBA.com staff to give us the matchup they hope to see most on the biggest day of the year.
The 2020-21 NBA season kicks off on Dec. 22, so we asked our NBA.com staff to pick a matchup they would most like to see to start the year.
In signing a four-year deal reportedly worth $85 million, VanVleet became the first-ever undrafted player in league history to earn over $20 million annually. Take a look at where his overall contract, annual and career earnings measure up with other notable undrafted players in years past.
There has been plenty of movement so far in a wild offseason, so we asked our NBA.com staff to pick which team has won the offseason.
Help is reportedly on the way for the Lakers in the form of Marc Gasol, Montrezl Harrell and Wesley Matthews. Here's how they help the Lakers as they look to defend their title in the 2020-21 season.
In a career that spanned just over four decades, Chick Hearn called an insurmountable 3,388 consecutive Laker games from 1965 to 2001.
The deal, as reported by The Athletic's Shams Charania, is for three years and worth $40 million.
The answer? It's complicated. Harrell is a clear upgrade over Dwight Howard in some areas but he leaves the Lakers with some questions to answer on the defensive end. Let's take a closer look.
A flurry of deals came through on night one of NBA free agency 2020, but who set the market and what trends have dictated the value of certain players?
The 26-year-old Harrell is coming off a career-year where he averaged 18.6 points, 7.1 rebounds and 1.1 blocks in 63 games for the LA Clippers.
It's been over nine months since there have been trades made in the NBA, and there are sure to be plenty of deals made over the next 48 hours. Below, find reports and analysis from each of the deals made during this offseason trade period.
Including Anthony Davis and Brandon Ingram, both of whom were All-Stars this season, as well as Fred VanVleet, Goran Dragic and Aron Baynes.
It marked the 12th 50-point game of LeBron's career, moving him past Allen Iverson on the all-time leaderboards. The performance was also the first 50-piece by a Laker since Kobe Bryant's career finale, when he dropped 60.
"(He) can easily win Sixth Man of the Year every year," Davis told Yahoo's Chris Haynes. "… I think that he's tough, he shot the ball well this year, he can get in the paint, he can find guys and he's very very scrappy. I think it was a good pick up for the Los Angeles Lakers."
Just as teams need players who can knock down shots and finish in today's era of pace and space, they need passers who can get the ball to these scorers in the best possible position. This year's free-agent class has a number of exceptional passers capable of making an immediate impact wherever they land.
While this year's free agent class might not have as many players that fall under the traditional guise of a 3-and-D player, there are a number of available guys that can be entrusted with being a defensive game changer while knocking down perimeter shots at a high clip.
According to Yahoo Sports' Chris Haynes, Davis will decline his $28.7 million player option to become a free agent, however, it is widely expected he will re-sign with the Los Angeles Lakers.
On Nov. 16, 1960, Elgin Baylor set a then-NBA record with 71 points in a Los Angeles Lakers victory over the New York Knicks. It is one of just 11 games in NBA history in which a player scored 70 or more points.
According to ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski, the Lakers are "well on course" to acquire Dennis Schröder from the Thunder. Here's how last season's runner-up for Sixth Man of the Year would fit with LeBron James and Anthony Davis.
According to ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski and Shams Charania of The Athletic, Schroder would head to Los Angeles in a deal focused around Green and the No. 28 pick in the 2020 NBA Draft. The deal can be formalized following the NBA Draft, as Los Angeles cannot trade away its draft pick without making the selection first.
Kuzma teamed up with streetwear legend Rhuigi Villaseño to design his new sneaker, part of PUMA’s new Clyde All-Pro line, which will be released in November.
Rajon Rondo has a player option worth $2.69 million with the Los Angeles Lakers this offseason, but a report has said that he will opt out of his deal and test free agency. While that doesn't mean he won't re-sign with the Lakers on a new deal, take a look at some other options for the two-time NBA champion point guard.
So often the focus when looking at free agency is on the offensive end. With that in mind, who are the best options on the defensive side of the floor among the 2020 free agents?
Just nine games into the 1971-72 season, nagging knee injuries forced Baylor to call curtains on his remarkable NBA career - one that is quite often overlooked.
The late, great Kobe Bryant headlines a number of notable NBA players who played their first game on Nov. 4.
On a recent episode of HBO's "The Shop: Uninterrupted", LeBron James revealed how former President Barack Obama helped the players navigate their protests to help bring meaningful changes.
In a recent interview with the New York Times, James outlined the ways in which he has been able to use the platform to combat issues impacting the Black community which begin with, but are not limited to, voter suppression.
After watching LeBron hoist the Larry O'Brien Trophy for the fourth time in 2020, I decided to ask around to document the first memories a few people have of LeBron, myself included. The answers weaved a story that only begins to paint a picture of James' sustained excellence.
Doncic is coming off of a dominant season that saw him earn his first All-Star, his first All-NBA First Team selection and finish fourth in MVP voting behind Giannis Antetokounmpo, LeBron James and James Harden.
