Davis and Los Angeles take on Toronto in non-conference play
March 9, 2023 GMTToronto Raptors (32-35, ninth in the Eastern Conference) vs. Los Angeles Lakers (32-34, ninth in the Western Conference)
Los Angeles; Friday, 10:30 p.m. EST
BOTTOM LINE: Toronto heads to Los Angeles for a non-conference matchup.
Anthony Davis leads Lakers past Grizz without Ja, 112-103
March 8, 2023 GMTLOS ANGELES (AP) — Anthony Davis had 30 points and 22 rebounds, Dennis Schröder added 17 points and nine assists and the Los Angeles Lakers moved into ninth place in the Western Conference with a 112-103 victory over the Memphis Grizzlies on Tuesday night.
James leads Los Angeles into matchup with Memphis
March 7, 2023 GMTMemphis Grizzlies (38-25, second in the Western Conference) vs. Los Angeles Lakers (31-34, 10th in the Western Conference)
Los Angeles; Tuesday, 10 p.m. EST
FANDUEL SPORTSBOOK NBA LINE: Lakers -2; over/under is 226
Davis leads Lakers past Warriors 113-105 in Curry’s return
March 6, 2023 GMTLOS ANGELES (AP) — Anthony Davis is showing he is ready to shoulder the load for the Los Angeles Lakers with LeBron James out of the lineup.
Davis scored 39 points, including 12 in the fourth quarter, as the Lakers held on for a 113-105 victory over the Golden State Warriors on Sunday.
Warriors play the Lakers, look for 6th straight victory
March 4, 2023 GMTGolden State Warriors (34-30, fifth in the Western Conference) vs. Los Angeles Lakers (30-34, 11th in the Western Conference)
Los Angeles; Sunday, 3:30 p.m. EST
BOTTOM LINE: Golden State will attempt to extend its five-game win streak with a victory against Los Angeles.
Gobert leads Timberwolves past Lakers despite Davis’ 38
March 4, 2023 GMTLOS ANGELES (AP) — Rudy Gobert had 22 points and 14 rebounds, Anthony Edwards scored 19 points and the Minnesota Timberwolves completed a two-game Los Angeles sweep with a 110-102 victory over the short-handed Lakers on Friday night.
Lakers say LeBron James has tendon injury, out 3 weeks
March 2, 2023 GMTLeBron James is expected to miss most of March with an injured tendon in his right foot, the Los Angeles Lakers said on Thursday.
If that timetable holds, the Lakers will have to find a way to stay in the playoff race without the league's all-time scoring leader.
James and the Lakers take on the Timberwolves
March 2, 2023 GMTMinnesota Timberwolves (32-32, eighth in the Western Conference) vs. Los Angeles Lakers (30-33, 11th in the Western Conference)
Los Angeles; Friday, 10:30 p.m. EST
BOTTOM LINE: LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers take on the Minnesota Timberwolves.
Dennis Schroder scores 26 points, Lakers top Thunder 123-117
March 2, 2023 GMTOKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — Dennis Schroder scored 22 of his 26 points in the second half and the Los Angeles Lakers beat the Oklahoma City Thunder 123-117 on Wednesday night.
Schroder went down holding his left ankle in the first quarter but stayed in the game.
Morant, Grizzlies beat Lakers 121-109 with James sidelined
March 1, 2023 GMTMEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) — Ja Morant scored 28 of his 39 points in the third quarter, had 10 assists and 10 rebounds and the Memphis Grizzlies beat the Los Angeles 121-109 on Tuesday night in the Lakers’ first game since LeBron James injured his right foot.
Morant’s third-quarter burst leads Grizzlies past Lakers
March 1, 2023 GMTMEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) — Ja Morant scored 28 of his 39 points in the third quarter and added 10 assists and 10 rebounds, and the Memphis Grizzlies beat Los Angeles 121-109 on Tuesday night in the Lakers' first game since LeBron James injured his right foot.
With James injury, Lakers face challenge to reach postseason
March 1, 2023 GMTMEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) — LeBron James' injury hasn't changed the Los Angeles Lakers' goal of reaching the postseason.
Lakers coach Darvin Ham said Tuesday that James is still going through medical evaluations before the team makes a decision on how long the NBA's career scoring leader may be unavailable after injuring his right foot Sunday in a victory over Dallas.
AP source: Lakers bracing for James to miss multiple weeks
February 28, 2023 GMTLeBron James of the Los Angeles Lakers may miss multiple weeks with an injury to his right foot, a person familiar with the situation said Monday night.
The full extent of the injury is not yet known and more test results were pending, said the person, who spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity because neither James nor the Lakers announced anything about a long-term absence.
Morant and James clash in Memphis-Los Angeles matchup
February 27, 2023 GMTLos Angeles Lakers (29-32, 12th in the Western Conference) vs. Memphis Grizzlies (36-23, second in the Western Conference)
Memphis, Tennessee; Tuesday, 7:30 p.m. EST
BOTTOM LINE: Ja Morant and LeBron James meet when Memphis takes on Los Angeles.
Davis leads rally from 27 down as Lakers beat Mavs 111-108
February 27, 2023 GMTDALLAS (AP) — Anthony Davis dunked a missed shot and screamed after giving the Los Angeles Lakers the lead for good with two minutes to go.
So much for the 27-point deficit in a showcase of stars that went from a laugher to a thriller with 13 fourth-quarter lead changes.
Doncic and James clash in Dallas-Los Angeles matchup
February 25, 2023 GMTLos Angeles Lakers (28-32, 13th in the Western Conference) vs. Dallas Mavericks (32-29, sixth in the Western Conference)
Dallas; Sunday, 3:30 p.m. EST
BOTTOM LINE: A pair of the NBA's top scorers, Luka Doncic and LeBron James, meet when Dallas and Los Angeles take the court.
US savors World Cup berth; Carmelo Anthony named ambassador
February 25, 2023 GMTUSA Basketball put together different rosters for all six World Cup qualifying windows, and coach Jim Boylen noticed the same two things with each of those groups.
One, every player beamed when putting on the “USA” jersey for picture day.
Malik Beasley scores 25 points, Lakers beat Warriors 124-111
February 24, 2023 GMTLOS ANGELES (AP) — LeBron James and Anthony Davis might finally have a supporting cast to help the Los Angeles Lakers make a push to get into the playoffs.
Malik Beasley scored 25 points and was one of eight players in double figures as the new-look Lakers returned from the All-Star break to beat the Golden State Warriors 124-111 on Thursday night.
Serena Williams to receive honor at NAACP Image Awards
February 23, 2023 GMTLOS ANGELES (AP) — Serena Williams will be honored for her tennis achievements, business success and efforts to uplift the community at the NAACP Image Awards this weekend.
The NAACP announced Thursday that Williams will receive the Jackie Robinson Sports award during the ceremony, which will air live Saturday on BET.
NBA teams get ready to make 4th-quarter push for playoffs
February 22, 2023 GMTKevin Durant went to Phoenix. Russell Westbrook moved from Los Angeles to Los Angeles.
Tatum scores All-Star record 55, Team Giannis wins 184-175
February 20, 2023 GMTSALT LAKE CITY (AP) — Jayson Tatum put on a record-setting show, and made Giannis Antetokounmpo look like a genius.
Tatum scored an All-Star Game-record 55 points on his way to winning MVP honors, and Team Giannis ended LeBron James’ hold on All-Star captain supremacy by beating Team LeBron 184-175 in the NBA's annual showcase exhibition on Sunday night.
All-Star top picks: Lillard (reserves), Embiid (starters)
February 20, 2023 GMTSALT LAKE CITY (AP) — Damian Lillard was the first reserve taken by captain Giannis Antetokounmpo on Sunday in the All-Star Game draft, and Joel Embiid was the first starter taken by fellow captain LeBron James for the matchup.
NBA All-Star Game: All you need to know about Sunday’s event
February 18, 2023 GMTSALT LAKE CITY (AP) — The fans in Salt Lake City used to serenade Donovan Mitchell with “MVP” chants when he played for the Utah Jazz, a sign of their appreciation and respect.
No hurt feelings: NBA changes format for All-Star Draft
February 18, 2023 GMTSALT LAKE CITY (AP) — The “last pick” of Sunday night's All-Star Draft will be a starter.
The NBA has changed the format of Sunday’s draft, and LeBron James and Giannis Antetokounmpo — the captains — will make their picks from the pool of reserve players first.
All-Star weekend arrives, as NBA heads to Salt Lake City
February 16, 2023 GMTSALT LAKE CITY (AP) — If so inclined, and if fellow captain LeBron James was to cooperate with his own selections, Giannis Antetokounmpo could pick Luka Doncic, Nikola Jokic, Joel Embiid and Lauri Markkanen to play on his team Sunday night.
LeBron, Anthony Davis get new-look Lakers past Pelicans
February 16, 2023 GMTLOS ANGELES (AP) — LeBron James had 21 points in his first game since becoming the NBA’s career scoring leader, and Anthony Davis had 28 points, 10 rebounds and five assists in the new-look Los Angeles Lakers' 120-102 victory over the New Orleans Pelicans on Wednesday night.
Ball has triple-double, Hornets hand Spurs 14th loss in row
February 16, 2023 GMTCHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — LaMelo Ball had 28 points, 10 assists and a season-high 12 rebounds and the Charlotte Hornets beat San Antonio 120-110 on Wednesday night to send the Spurs into the NBA All-Star break with a franchise-record 14-game losing streak.
Jewel, Post Malone, Vin Diesel to perform at All-Star Game
February 15, 2023 GMTSALT LAKE CITY (AP) — Utah native and Grammy nominee Jewel, along with Post Malone and actors Vin Diesel and Ben Affleck, will be among the performers at this weekend’s NBA All-Star events in Salt Lake City.
Analysis: Russell Westbrook could help NBA playoff contender
February 14, 2023 GMTNikola Jokic and Luka Doncic are doing it. So are LeBron James, James Harden and LaMelo Ball. They are among the six players in the NBA averaging at least 15 points, six rebounds and seven assists per game this season.
James leads Los Angeles into matchup with New Orleans
February 14, 2023 GMTNew Orleans Pelicans (30-28, seventh in the Western Conference) vs. Los Angeles Lakers (26-32, 13th in the Western Conference)
Los Angeles; Wednesday, 10 p.m. EST
BOTTOM LINE: LeBron James leads Los Angeles into a matchup against New Orleans.
Blazers hit 23 3-pointers, beat LeBron-less Lakers 127-115
February 14, 2023 GMTPORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — Damian Lillard had 40 points, including eight 3-pointers, to lead the Portland Trail Blazers to a 127-115 victory over the Los Angeles Lakers on Monday night.
LeBron James, the NBA’s all-time leading scorer, missed his third straight game for the Lakers with a sore left ankle.
Lillard and James clash in Portland-Los Angeles matchup
February 12, 2023 GMTLos Angeles Lakers (26-31, 13th in the Western Conference) vs. Portland Trail Blazers (27-29, 12th in the Western Conference)
Portland, Oregon; Monday, 10 p.m. EST
BOTTOM LINE: Damian Lillard and LeBron James meet when Portland hosts Los Angeles.
Russell shines in return to Lakers after trade by T-Wolves
February 12, 2023 GMTSAN FRANCISCO (AP) — D’Angelo Russell and the new-look Lakers figured things out on the fly to take down the defending champs on their home floor.
Working to get in sync with his new teammates and eager to complement Anthony Davis and LeBron James, Russell communicated on the court all game long after rejoining his first team where he played from 2015-17.
Scan on LeBron James’ sore left foot shows no serious damage
February 12, 2023 GMTSAN FRANCISCO (AP) — A scan done on LeBron James' troublesome left ankle and foot showed no serious issue, but the newly crowned NBA career scoring leader sat out a second straight game Saturday night since breaking Kareem Abdul-Jabbar's mark earlier in the week.
Los Angeles faces Golden State, looks to stop 3-game skid
February 10, 2023 GMTLos Angeles Lakers (25-31, 13th in the Western Conference) vs. Golden State Warriors (28-27, ninth in the Western Conference)
San Francisco; Saturday, 8:30 p.m. EST
BOTTOM LINE: Los Angeles heads into the matchup against Golden State as losers of three in a row.
Bucks win 9th straight, hold off LeBron-less Lakers 115-106
February 10, 2023 GMTLOS ANGELES (AP) — Giannis Antetokounmpo had 38 points and 10 rebounds, and the Milwaukee Bucks rallied in the second half for their ninth consecutive victory, 115-106 over the Los Angeles Lakers without LeBron James on Thursday night.
2 days later, LeBron still feels scoring record is ‘surreal’
February 10, 2023 GMTLOS ANGELES (AP) — LeBron James took the microphone at center court under a spotlight Thursday night, and all the fans who guessed wrong rose to unleash a mighty roar.
Two days after James became the NBA's scoring king, the achievement was still a thrill to him.
AP source: Lakers trading Westbrook to Utah in 3-team swap
February 9, 2023 GMTLOS ANGELES (AP) — The Los Angeles Lakers are trading Russell Westbrook to Utah and reacquiring guard D'Angelo Russell from Minnesota in a three-team, eight-player deal, a person with knowledge of the trade told The Associated Press on Wednesday night.
LeBron’s off-court legacy complements his basketball success
February 8, 2023 GMTMya Smiley is a student at the University of Akron thanks to an assist from LeBron James, and she is determined upon graduation to become a social worker that helps foster kids.
Her education and career path would not have been possible, the sophomore says, were it not for a scholarship and counseling that she received from the LeBron James Family Foundation.
Who has next for James’ scoring record: Luka? Tatum? Anyone?
February 8, 2023 GMTJames Harden averaged 36 points a few seasons ago. Devin Booker once scored 70 in one game.
There are many more players doing much more scoring now than when LeBron James began his NBA career in 2003-04.
LeBron James makes NBA history on a star-filled night in LA
February 8, 2023 GMTLOS ANGELES (AP) — Bronny James stepped over to his dad's locker and played the phone video he had taken of Tuesday night's biggest moment. The NBA's new scoring king tipped his head back in a rich, full-throated laugh when the audio revealed Bronny had anticipated that the historic basket would come on a fadeaway jumper.
Scoring King: James passes Abdul-Jabbar for NBA points mark
February 8, 2023 GMTLeBron James got the first official statistic of his NBA career on a rebound. His next entry on the stat sheet was an assist.
Even then, points weren’t the priority. They never were.
Somehow, he became the most prolific scorer in NBA history anyway.
Shiffrin’s silver at ski worlds inspired by LeBron’s record
February 8, 2023 GMTMERIBEL, France (AP) — Amid a whirlwind 48 hours high in the French Alps, Mikaela Shiffrin woke up to the news that LeBron James had broken the NBA scoring record and the American skier immediately drew comparisons to her own record-breaking season.
Analysis: LeBron has defied odds, with no drop-off in sight
February 8, 2023 GMTLeBron James is 38 years old. He is in Season 20 of his NBA career. He is, by conventional basketball-playing standards, ancient.
History says his decline should have started already.
What LeBron passing Kareem means to NBA, greatest debate
February 8, 2023 GMTIt has happened. LeBron James finally has passed Kareem Abdul-Jabbar for the NBA's career scoring record, the torch getting passed from one member of the Los Angeles Lakers to another.
The record-breaker came Tuesday, when James scored 38 points to push his career total to 38,390 — three more than Abdul-Jabbar.
LeBron’s Cleveland era, as told by teammate Kevin Love
February 8, 2023 GMT(Editor’s Note: Kevin Love is a five-time All-Star and former Cleveland teammate with LeBron James, who is set to become the NBA's all-time leading scorer. Love played four seasons with James and won the title with him in 2016, when the Cavaliers overcame a 3-1 deficit in the Finals to win Cleveland's first professional sports championship since 1964.
AP WAS THERE: Kareem passes Wilt for scoring record
February 8, 2023 GMTEDITORS — Kareem Abdul-Jabbar passed Wilt Chamberlain for the NBA's career scoring lead on April 5, 1984 during a game against the Utah Jazz in Las Vegas. The Associated Press, as part of its coverage of LeBron James' breaking Abdul-Jabbar's record, is looking back at Abdul-Jabbar's historic night.
Pat Riley: Kareem never had potential, ‘only greatness’
February 8, 2023 GMTPat Riley remembers just about every detail surrounding the events of Dec. 29, 1961. It was a cold night in Schenectady, New York. A little snowy, the roads a little icy. And when the bus carrying the opposing team from New York City arrived, all of Riley’s Linton High teammates peered out the window.
LeBron’s Miami era, as told by teammate Shane Battier
February 8, 2023 GMT(Editor's Note: Shane Battier is a former Miami Heat teammate of LeBron James, who is poised to become the NBA's all-time leading scorer. Battier played in the NBA for 13 seasons, the last three of them with James in Miami.
LeBron’s Los Angeles era, as told by coach Darvin Ham
February 8, 2023 GMT(Editors' Note: Darvin Ham is in his first season as coach of the Los Angeles Lakers. He was a longtime NBA assistant coach and as a player helped the Detroit Pistons win the NBA title in 2004.)
When I got hired to coach the Los Angeles Lakers, one of the first things that I saw was the tweet where LeBron James congratulated me.
Reaction to LeBron becoming the NBA’s career scoring leader
February 8, 2023 GMTReaction from social media and elsewhere poured in after LeBron James passed Kareem Abdul-Jabbar to become the NBA’s all-time leading scorer.
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“Congratulations to LeBron on breaking one of the most hallowed records in all of sports by becoming the NBA’s all-time scoring leader.
LeBron sets NBA career scoring mark in Lakers’ loss to OKC
February 8, 2023 GMTLOS ANGELES (AP) — LeBron James became the NBA's career scoring leader on a step-back jumper late in the third quarter, passing Kareem Abdul-Jabbar's record during his 38-point performance in the Los Angeles Lakers' 133-130 loss to the Oklahoma City Thunder on Tuesday night.
Antetokounmpo and Milwaukee visit James and the Lakers
February 8, 2023 GMTMilwaukee Bucks (37-17, second in the Eastern Conference) vs. Los Angeles Lakers (25-30, 13th in the Western Conference)
Los Angeles; Thursday, 10 p.m. EST
BOTTOM LINE: A pair of the league's best scorers, LeBron James and Giannis Antetokounmpo, meet when Los Angeles and Milwaukee face off.
Timeline: The progression of NBA all-time leading scorers
February 8, 2023 GMTTimeline of the National Basketball Association’s scoring record progression, focusing on LeBron James and his pursuit of Kareem Abdul-Jabbar for the No. 1 spot on the list:
Nov. 1, 1946 — Ed Sadowski of the Toronto Huskies scores 18 points on the first night of NBA play, technically making him the league’s leading career scorer.
AP PHOTOS: LeBron James’ run to the NBA scoring record
February 8, 2023 GMTAssociated Press photographers have captured LeBron James for the entirety of his 20-year career, starting from when he was an 18-year-old rookie to now as a 38-year-old who just became the most prolific scorer in NBA history.
Ticket demand, anticipation grows as LeBron nears Kareem
February 7, 2023 GMTCourtside seats 166 and 167 at the arena where the Los Angeles Lakers play their home games are pretty much as good as it gets.
The people occupying those chairs when LeBron James breaks Kareem Abdul-Jabbar’s NBA scoring record will have an up-close view, with their feet on the very hardwood where the history-making shot happens.
LeBron James moves 36 points away from breaking NBA record
February 5, 2023 GMTNEW ORLEANS (AP) — LeBron James moved 36 points away from breaking the NBA career scoring record in the Los Angeles Lakers’ 131-126 loss to New Orleans on Saturday night that ended the Pelicans’ losing streak at 10 games.
James closes on NBA scoring record, Lakers fall to Pelicans
February 5, 2023 GMTNEW ORLEANS (AP) — When LeBron James was pulling up his dribble to float an alley-oop pass to Anthony Davis, or diving into the stands in an attempt to regain the ball for the Lakers, he appeared far more concerned with immediate team goals than making NBA history.
Chasing Kareem: Tracking LeBron James’ pursuit of NBA record
February 5, 2023 GMTA look at LeBron James’ pursuit of Kareem Abdul-Jabbar for the NBA’s scoring record. Abdul-Jabbar has held the record since April 5, 1984:
New Orleans faces Los Angeles on 5-game home slide
February 3, 2023 GMTLos Angeles Lakers (25-28, 12th in the Western Conference) vs. New Orleans Pelicans (26-27, 10th in the Western Conference)
New Orleans; Saturday, 6 p.m. EST
BOTTOM LINE: New Orleans hosts Los Angeles looking to stop its five-game home losing streak.
James pulls within 63 of breaking Abdul-Jabbar’s NBA record
February 3, 2023 GMTINDIANAPOLIS (AP) — LeBron James had 26 points, seven rebounds and seven assists and pulled within 63 points of becoming the NBA’s career scoring leader as the Los Angeles Lakers rallied to beat the Indiana Pacers 112-111 on Thursday night.
James closes in on scoring record, Lakers rally past Pacers
February 3, 2023 GMTINDIANAPOLIS (AP) — LeBron James just put his head down and repeatedly drove to the basket Thursday night.
It was his vintage move.
The same late-game philosophy that led to four NBA championships and has him on the precipice of becoming the NBA's new career scoring champ worked perfectly again at Indiana.
Chasing Kareem: Tracking LeBron James’ pursuit of NBA record
February 3, 2023 GMTA look at LeBron James’ pursuit of Kareem Abdul-Jabbar for the NBA’s scoring record. Abdul-Jabbar has held the record since April 5, 1984:
As James nears record, Tuesday’s Lakers game moved to TNT
February 3, 2023 GMTNEW YORK (AP) — The NBA has further adjusted the schedule of nationally televised games with LeBron James closing in on Kareem Abdul-Jabbar for the league’s scoring record.
James is on pace to break the record Tuesday at home against the Oklahoma City Thunder.
James cleared to play at Indiana as scoring chase continues
February 2, 2023 GMTINDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James was set to resume his NBA scoring-record chase Thursday night at Indiana after being cleared to start.
James entered the day 89 points away from breaking Kareem Abdul Jabbar’s mark of 38,387.
Denver’s Michael Malone gets All-Star Game coaching nod
February 2, 2023 GMTMichael Malone might coach Nikola Jokic in the All-Star Game. He might get the rare chance to coach against him, too.
Malone and the staff of the Denver Nuggets have clinched their trip to Salt Lake City for All-Star weekend. Malone will coach Team LeBron — the team that will be drafted by the Los Angeles Lakers’ LeBron James — in the Feb.
LeBron watch: Saturday’s Lakers-Pelicans game moved to ESPN2
February 1, 2023 GMTLeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers are getting a national television audience on Saturday.
Just in case.
With James closing in on Kareem Abdul-Jabbar's career scoring record, the NBA has moved the Lakers' game at New Orleans up two hours to a 6 p.m.
LeBron James has triple-double, Lakers outlast Knicks in OT
February 1, 2023 GMTNEW YORK (AP) — LeBron James moved within 89 points of breaking the NBA’s career scoring record and climbed into fourth place on the assists list, finishing with a triple-double in his return to Madison Square Garden as the Los Angeles Lakers beat the New York Knicks 129-123 in overtime Tuesday night.
James has triple-double, leads Lakers past Knicks in OT
February 1, 2023 GMTNEW YORK (AP) — LeBron James will soon be the NBA's top scorer, though that was never his focus.
He's also one of the game's leading passers, and combining the two — possibly better than anyone ever — is what really makes him proud.
James climbs to fourth place on NBA’s career assists list
February 1, 2023 GMTNEW YORK (AP) — LeBron James has climbed into fourth place on the NBA's assists list as he closes in on becoming the league's career scoring leader.
James passed both Mark Jackson (10,334) and Steve Nash (10,335) in the fourth quarter of the Lakers' 129-123 overtime victory over the New York Knicks on Tuesday night.
Chasing Kareem: Tracking LeBron James’ pursuit of NBA record
February 1, 2023 GMTA look at LeBron James’ pursuit of Kareem Abdul-Jabbar for the NBA’s scoring record. Abdul-Jabbar has held the record since April 5, 1984:
Analysis: NBA All-Star reserve voting to lead to some snubs
January 31, 2023 GMTBrace yourself. There’s going to be some angry people in the NBA on Thursday night.
With good reason.
The votes from the coaches are now in, and on Thursday, the NBA will reveal the 14 players — seven from the Eastern Conference, seven more from the Western Conference — who got picked to be reserves for the All-Star Game.
James and the Lakers take on the Knicks
January 31, 2023 GMTLos Angeles Lakers (23-28, 13th in the Western Conference) vs. New York Knicks (27-24, seventh in the Eastern Conference)
New York; Tuesday, 7:30 p.m. EST
FANDUEL SPORTSBOOK NBA LINE: Knicks -2.5; over/under is 237.5
Irving leads Nets past Lakers 121-104 as James, Davis sit
January 31, 2023 GMTNEW YORK (AP) — Kyrie Irving had 26 points, seven rebounds and six assists to lead the Brooklyn Nets to a 121-104 victory Monday night over the Los Angeles Lakers, who played without LeBron James and Anthony Davis.
Irving has 26, Nets beat Lakers 121-104 as James, Davis sit
January 31, 2023 GMTNEW YORK (AP) — Kyrie Irving had 26 points, seven rebounds and six assists to lead the Brooklyn Nets to a 121-104 victory Monday night over the Los Angeles Lakers, who played without LeBron James and Anthony Davis.
James’ sore foot to be checked Tuesday to see about MSG game
January 31, 2023 GMTNEW YORK (AP) — LeBron James is experiencing what coach Darvin Ham said is “really significant soreness” in his left foot and will be evaluated Tuesday to see if he can play against the New York Knicks.
Referees’ union says James was fouled on controversial play
January 29, 2023 GMTThe National Basketball Referees Association said Sunday that LeBron James was fouled on the last play of regulation in the Los Angeles Lakers' game against the Boston Celtics.
The NBA office also confirmed for the second time that a foul should have been called.