James unsure on retirement after LA Lakers defeat LeBron James has said he will take time to consider his future after Los Angeles Lakers lost to Minnesota Timberwolves in the first round of the NBA play-offs. US Sport • 01 May
James unsure on retirement after LA Lakers defeat LeBron James has said he will take time to consider his future after Los Angeles Lakers lost to Minnesota Timberwolves in the first round of the NBA play-offs. US Sport • 01 May
NBA draft sets James and son up to be Lakers team-mates LeBron James and son Bronny could become the first father and son to play together in the NBA after the latter was drafted by the Los Angeles Lakers. Basketball • 28 Jun 24
NBA draft sets James and son up to be Lakers team-mates LeBron James and son Bronny could become the first father and son to play together in the NBA after the latter was drafted by the Los Angeles Lakers. Basketball • 28 Jun 24
James casts doubt on Lakers future after loss to Denver Lebron James cast doubt on his future with the Los Angeles Lakers after their season-ending defeat by the Denver Nuggets. Basketball • 23 May 23
James casts doubt on Lakers future after loss to Denver Lebron James cast doubt on his future with the Los Angeles Lakers after their season-ending defeat by the Denver Nuggets. Basketball • 23 May 23
James breaks Abdul-Jabbar's NBA scoring record The NBA has a new scoring leader in LeBron James after he broke Kareem Abdul-Jabbar's nearly four decade-old record on Tuesday night. US Sport • 08 Feb 23
James breaks Abdul-Jabbar's NBA scoring record The NBA has a new scoring leader in LeBron James after he broke Kareem Abdul-Jabbar's nearly four decade-old record on Tuesday night. US Sport • 08 Feb 23
Lakers great Kareem criticises James over Covid-19 post Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James said he had no response to NBA great Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, who criticised James for a social media post in which he appeared to question the difference between Covid-19 and the flu and common cold. Basketball • 29 Dec 21
Lakers great Kareem criticises James over Covid-19 post Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James said he had no response to NBA great Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, who criticised James for a social media post in which he appeared to question the difference between Covid-19 and the flu and common cold. Basketball • 29 Dec 21
LeBron and Stewart banned after on-court altercation Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James has been suspended without pay for one game after leaving Detroit Pistons centre Isaiah Stewart bleeding in a clash which sparked a furious on-court altercation. Basketball • 23 Nov 21
LeBron and Stewart banned after on-court altercation Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James has been suspended without pay for one game after leaving Detroit Pistons centre Isaiah Stewart bleeding in a clash which sparked a furious on-court altercation. Basketball • 23 Nov 21
LeBron James ejected after big basketball schemozzle Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James was ejected from Sunday's 121-116 victory over host Detroit after receiving a flagrant foul 2 for slamming his left fist into the face of Pistons forward Isaiah Stewart. Basketball • 22 Nov 21
LeBron James ejected after big basketball schemozzle Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James was ejected from Sunday's 121-116 victory over host Detroit after receiving a flagrant foul 2 for slamming his left fist into the face of Pistons forward Isaiah Stewart. Basketball • 22 Nov 21
James sinks game-winning three-pointer for Lakers LeBron James shot a game-winning three-pointer as his Los Angeles Lakers mounted a comeback to defeat the Golden State Warriors and earn the seventh seed in the Western Conference play-offs. Basketball • 20 May 21
James sinks game-winning three-pointer for Lakers LeBron James shot a game-winning three-pointer as his Los Angeles Lakers mounted a comeback to defeat the Golden State Warriors and earn the seventh seed in the Western Conference play-offs. Basketball • 20 May 21
NBA: Utah jazz it up to beat the defending champions The Utah Jazz continued to prove they are a force to be reckoned with this season, cruising past the reigning-champion Los Angeles Lakers 114-89. US Sport • 25 Feb 21
NBA: Utah jazz it up to beat the defending champions The Utah Jazz continued to prove they are a force to be reckoned with this season, cruising past the reigning-champion Los Angeles Lakers 114-89. US Sport • 25 Feb 21
LeBron breaks 35,000 points but Lakers lose LeBron James scored 32 points to pass the milestone of 35,000 in his NBA career but his party was upset as the shorthanded Los Angeles Lakers fell to defeat against the Brooklyn Nets. Basketball • 19 Feb 21
LeBron breaks 35,000 points but Lakers lose LeBron James scored 32 points to pass the milestone of 35,000 in his NBA career but his party was upset as the shorthanded Los Angeles Lakers fell to defeat against the Brooklyn Nets. Basketball • 19 Feb 21
Lakers claw back Grizzlies lead to scrape to victory LeBron James and Anthony Davis took control in the final minutes to propel the Los Angeles Lakers to a 94-92 win over the Memphis Grizzlies in the NBA Basketball • 06 Jan 21
Lakers claw back Grizzlies lead to scrape to victory LeBron James and Anthony Davis took control in the final minutes to propel the Los Angeles Lakers to a 94-92 win over the Memphis Grizzlies in the NBA Basketball • 06 Jan 21
Davis and James star as Lakers hold off Spurs Anthony Davis notched 34 points for the Los Angeles Lakers as they pushed past the San Antonio Spurs 109-103 in the NBA. Basketball • 02 Jan 21
Davis and James star as Lakers hold off Spurs Anthony Davis notched 34 points for the Los Angeles Lakers as they pushed past the San Antonio Spurs 109-103 in the NBA. Basketball • 02 Jan 21
NBA: Portland overcome LeBron James and the LA Lakers LeBron James had 29 points, nine rebounds and six assists but could not help the Los Angeles Lakers avoid defeat to the Portland Trail Blazers. Basketball • 29 Dec 20
NBA: Portland overcome LeBron James and the LA Lakers LeBron James had 29 points, nine rebounds and six assists but could not help the Los Angeles Lakers avoid defeat to the Portland Trail Blazers. Basketball • 29 Dec 20
Lakers and Nets register big Christmas Day wins It was blowouts galore across the NBA on Christmas Day, with the Brooklyn Nets and Los Angeles Lakers among the teams to record big wins. Basketball • 26 Dec 20
Lakers and Nets register big Christmas Day wins It was blowouts galore across the NBA on Christmas Day, with the Brooklyn Nets and Los Angeles Lakers among the teams to record big wins. Basketball • 26 Dec 20
Lakers lose NBA opener to LA city rivals Clippers Defending NBA champions the Los Angeles Lakers fell to city rivals the Clippers 116-109 in their season opener. other sport • 23 Dec 20
Lakers lose NBA opener to LA city rivals Clippers Defending NBA champions the Los Angeles Lakers fell to city rivals the Clippers 116-109 in their season opener. other sport • 23 Dec 20
LeBron James signs $85m Lakers extension LeBron James has agreed to a two-year, $85 million contract extension with the Los Angeles Lakers. Basketball • 02 Dec 20
LeBron James signs $85m Lakers extension LeBron James has agreed to a two-year, $85 million contract extension with the Los Angeles Lakers. Basketball • 02 Dec 20
Heat beat Lakers to stay alive in NBA Finals The Miami Heat held off a late run by the Los Angeles Lakers to stop LeBron James and his side from wrapping up the NBA Finals series in five games. Basketball • 10 Oct 20
Heat beat Lakers to stay alive in NBA Finals The Miami Heat held off a late run by the Los Angeles Lakers to stop LeBron James and his side from wrapping up the NBA Finals series in five games. Basketball • 10 Oct 20
LA Lakers on the brink of a first title in 10 years Jimmy Butler was unable to replicate the heroics that lifted Miami to victory in their previous encounter as the Heat went down 102-96 to the Los Angeles Lakers in game four of the NBA Finals, leaving the Lakers on the brink of a first title in 10 years. Basketball • 07 Oct 20
LA Lakers on the brink of a first title in 10 years Jimmy Butler was unable to replicate the heroics that lifted Miami to victory in their previous encounter as the Heat went down 102-96 to the Los Angeles Lakers in game four of the NBA Finals, leaving the Lakers on the brink of a first title in 10 years. Basketball • 07 Oct 20
LeBron and Davis power Lakers to 2-0 lead over Heat LeBron James took another step toward his fourth championship title, as the dominant Los Angeles Lakers clinched Game 2 over the Miami Heat 124-114 to extend their lead to 2-0 in the NBA Finals. Basketball • 03 Oct 20
LeBron and Davis power Lakers to 2-0 lead over Heat LeBron James took another step toward his fourth championship title, as the dominant Los Angeles Lakers clinched Game 2 over the Miami Heat 124-114 to extend their lead to 2-0 in the NBA Finals. Basketball • 03 Oct 20
Favourites Lakers crush Heat in Game 1 of NBA Finals Heavy favorites Los Angeles Lakers overcame a sluggish start to dismantle the Miami Heat 116-98 in Game 1 of the NBA Finals on Wednesday. US Sport • 01 Oct 20
Favourites Lakers crush Heat in Game 1 of NBA Finals Heavy favorites Los Angeles Lakers overcame a sluggish start to dismantle the Miami Heat 116-98 in Game 1 of the NBA Finals on Wednesday. US Sport • 01 Oct 20
Celtics denied as Miami book NBA Finals showdown spot The Miami Heat will take on the Los Angeles Lakers in the NBA Finals after moving past the Boston Celtics with a 4-2 win in their Eastern Conference series. Basketball • 28 Sep 20
Celtics denied as Miami book NBA Finals showdown spot The Miami Heat will take on the Los Angeles Lakers in the NBA Finals after moving past the Boston Celtics with a 4-2 win in their Eastern Conference series. Basketball • 28 Sep 20
LeBron leads the Lakers to finals LeBron James had 38 points, 16 rebounds and 10 assists, leading the Los Angeles Lakers to their first NBA finals in a decade with a 117-107 victory over the Denver Nuggets Basketball • 27 Sep 20
LeBron leads the Lakers to finals LeBron James had 38 points, 16 rebounds and 10 assists, leading the Los Angeles Lakers to their first NBA finals in a decade with a 117-107 victory over the Denver Nuggets Basketball • 27 Sep 20
LA Lakers defeat Houston Rockets The Los Angeles Lakers used their size advantage to bully the Houston Rockets in a 110-100 victory which has the Californians just one game away from the Western Conference finals. US Sport • 11 Sep 20
LA Lakers defeat Houston Rockets The Los Angeles Lakers used their size advantage to bully the Houston Rockets in a 110-100 victory which has the Californians just one game away from the Western Conference finals. US Sport • 11 Sep 20
NBA: Lakers, Bucks seal play-off series wins The Los Angeles Lakers advanced to the Western Conference semi-finals after eliminating the Portland Trail Blazers in the first round as the NBA play-offs resumed on Saturday. Basketball • 30 Aug 20
NBA: Lakers, Bucks seal play-off series wins The Los Angeles Lakers advanced to the Western Conference semi-finals after eliminating the Portland Trail Blazers in the first round as the NBA play-offs resumed on Saturday. Basketball • 30 Aug 20
Bucks and Lakers suffer playoff first-game upsets The Orlando Magic have shocked the Milwaukee Bucks 122-110 to take a 1-0 lead in their opening round play-off series against the NBA's Eastern Conference leaders. Basketball • 19 Aug 20
Bucks and Lakers suffer playoff first-game upsets The Orlando Magic have shocked the Milwaukee Bucks 122-110 to take a 1-0 lead in their opening round play-off series against the NBA's Eastern Conference leaders. Basketball • 19 Aug 20
