Tag: Lakers
NBA: LeBron James keys Lakers’ win over Kevin Durant’s Suns
Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James (23) reaches for a inbound pass intended for Phoenix Suns forward Kevin Durant (35) during the second half of an NBA basketball game Thursday, Oct. 26, 2023, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill) LOS ANGELES — When Kevin Durant scored in the final minutes, LeBron James answered. These…
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Nuggets begin title defense vs Lakers, Warriors test Suns in season opener – rezal404
FILE – LeBron James #6 of the Los Angeles Lakers drives to the basket against Nikola Jokic #15 and Jamal Murray #27 of the Denver Nuggets during the second quarter in game two of the Western Conference Finals at Ball Arena on May 18, 2023 in Denver, Colorado. Matthew Stockman/Getty Images/AFP Reigning champion Denver will…
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Anthony Davis and Los Angeles Lakers agree three-year contract extension with record NBA annual salary
Anthony Davis and the Los Angeles Lakers have agreed a three-year, $186m (£145m) contract extension through to the 2027-28 season, according to US reports. The deal averages $62m per season, making it the richest annual salary in league history. Davis became eligible to sign an extension on Friday and the Lakers quickly locked up the…
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Converge to train with Lakers’ assistant Phil Handy in preseason buildup – rezal404
Converge coach Aldin Ayo. -PBA PICTURES MANILA, Philippines — The Converge FiberXers are excited to work out with Los Angeles Lakers assistant coach Phil Handy this week as part of their preseason build-up. Handy, a three-time NBA champion assistant coach known for his player development, watched the PBA on Tour game at the back of…
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Kai Sotto’s NBA dreams ‘depend on opportunity,’ says Lakers assistant coach – rezal404
Los Angeles Lakers assistant coach Phil Handy. – HANDOUT PHOTO MANILA, Philippines—Kai Sotto worked out with several teams during the off-season to continue his bid to reach his NBA dream. Los Angeles Lakers assistant coach Phil Handy, who is in the country as part of a tour around Asia, admitted that he has been watching…
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Lakers to speak with LeBron James about retirement comment – rezal404
FILE PHOTO: May 22, 2023; Los Angeles, California, United States; Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James (6) reacts to a play against the Denver Nuggets during the fourth quarter in game four of the Western Conference Finals for the 2023 NBA playoffs at Crypto.com Arena. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports The Los Angeles Lakers…
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Nuggets sweep Lakers to reach NBA Finals for first time – rezal404
Nikola Jokic #15 of the Denver Nuggets is interviewed following the series clinching victory against the Los Angeles Lakers in game four of the Western Conference Finals at Crypto.com Arena on May 22, 2023 in Los Angeles, California. Allen Berezovsky/Getty Images/AFP Nikola Jokic led a second-half fightback as the Denver Nuggets completed a 4-0 Western…
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Nuggets start hot to cream Lakers in LA and move within win of sweep and first NBA title crack for franchise – rezal404
Jamal Murray (left) and the Nuggets have run away from LeBron James and the Lakers. —REUTERS An efficient Denver squad routed the Lakers in Downtown LA on Saturday and the Nuggets put a foot in their first NBA Finals appearance by taking a 3-0 lead in their Western Conference title series. LeBron James, though, refused…
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Jamal Murray sinks Lakers to put Nuggets on brink of first finals berth – rezal404
Jamal Murray #27 of the Denver Nuggets shoots the ball against Anthony Davis #3 of the Los Angeles Lakers in game three of the Western Conference Finals at Crypto.com Arena on May 20, 2023 in Los Angeles, California. Kevork Djansezian/Getty Images/AFP Jamal Murray scored 37 points as the Denver Nuggets routed the Los Angeles Lakers…
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Nuggets coach blasts ‘national narrative’ spotlighting Lakers – rezal404
Nikola Jokic of the Denver Nuggets shoots the ball between Dennis Schroder and LeBron James of the Los Angeles Lakers during the third quarter in game one of the Western Conference Finals at Ball Arena on May 16, 2023 in Denver, Colorado. (Getty Images via AFP) LOS ANGELES — Denver coach Michael Malone thinks the…
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