LeBron vs Durant one last time? Inside the matchups that could decide the Rockets-Lakers series
[ad_1] There’s a strange, almost cruel symmetry to the way this first-round series between the Rockets and the Lakers has taken shape. Three weeks ago, the Lakers looked like one of the NBA’s best teams, on the precipice of making a deep playoff run. Meanwhile, the Rockets were stumbling through March grasping for something to […]
Ex-NBA player who allegedly gave suspected tip on LeBron James plans to reverse plea in gambling case: report
[ad_1] NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Former NBA player and coach Damon Jones reportedly plans to change his plea to guilty on charges of conspiracy to commit wire fraud and money laundering from separate illegal gambling cases. ABC News reported that Jones has requested a change-of-plea hearing after originally pleading not guilty […]
Lakers convert Nick Smith Jr. to standard contract, making guard playoff-eligible
[ad_1] The Lakers are converting Nick Smith Jr. from a two-way contract to a standard NBA contract before the regular season ends. The signing, which was first reported on Sunday by ESPN, will make Smith eligible for the Lakers’ playoff roster. The Lakers signed Nick Smith Jr. to a standard NBA contract Sunday, making him […]
NBA sees 168 players sit out of games due to illness, injury as playoffs approach
[ad_1] NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! The NBA regular season is set to finish on Sunday, but dozens of players appear to be wrapped up a bit early. In fact, 168 total players sat out of action on Friday night due to either a listed injury or illness. Among those 168 players […]
Depleted Lakers fall to league-best Thunder for third straight loss
[ad_1] Considering who wasn’t available for the Lakers on Tuesday night at Crypto.com Arena, it wasn’t a surprise that they were blown out by the league-best Thunder for the second time in five days. But their spirited start despite Luka Doncic, Austin Reaves, LeBron James, Marcus Smart and Jaxson Hayes being available offered a glimmer […]
Laying out for the blueprint for Lakers’ success without Doncic, Reaves
[ad_1] The Lakers are down after the regular season-ending injuries to star guards Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves. But they’re not out. Already having clinched a playoff spot before Doncic (Grade 2 left hamstring strain) and Reaves (Grade 2 left oblique strain) suffered their regular season-ending injuries during last Thursday’s blowout road loss to the […]
Lakers’ Luka Doncic seeking treatment in Europe with hopes of expediting return
[ad_1] DALLAS — Lakers star Luka Doncic will seek special medical treatment in Europe for his left hamstring strain with the hopes he’ll be able to return to the court quicker, his agency shared on Sunday night. Bill Duffy of WME Basketball, who’s Doncic’s agent, first told ESPN the news after the Lakers’ 134-128 loss […]
Lakers’ Austin Reaves to miss signifiant time with injury as team takes another blow before playoffs
[ad_1] NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! The Los Angeles Lakers appeared to have taken another hit to their lineup with only five games remaining before the playoffs tip-off. The Lakers will be without Austin Reaves for the rest of the regular season as the guard suffered a left oblique muscle injury, ESPN […]
Lakers superstar Luka Dončić suffers season-ending injury
[ad_1] NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! The Los Angeles Lakers’ championship hopes just took a major hit. NBA scoring leader Luka Dončić will miss the rest of the regular season with a Grade 2 strain of his left hamstring, the team announced Friday. It’s unclear what his status is for the postseason. […]
Luka Doncic leaves Lakers-Thunder with left hamstring injury
[ad_1] OKLAHOMA CITY — Thursday night at Paycom Center went from bad to worse for the Lakers. Star guard Luka Doncic left what was turning into a blowout loss during the third quarter because of a left hamstring injury. Star guard Luka Doncic left what was turning into a blowout loss during the third quarter […]