LeBron James officially measured at 6’8.5” thanks to new NBA rules
WEBOct 21, 2019 — The official height of LeBron James? 6-8.5, a half-inch taller than he’s been listed for the majority of his career, according to The Athletic’s Shams Charania. The NBA has installed new rules for teams to verify official player heights, now without shoes. Here are the new heights for Dwight Howard, Anthony Davis, LeBron James, Kevin Durant ...
Full 2021-22 Lakers roster tracker - LeBron Wire
WEBSanjesh Singh. September 27, 2021 2:15 pm ET. After one of the busiest offseasons in the league, the Los Angeles Lakers roster is settling in as the new season gets underway. The Lakers moved on from many former players, either via trade or letting them walk in free agency. Kentavious Caldwell-Pope, Kyle Kuzma, Montrezl Harrell and Marc Gasol ...
On this day: LeBron James, Cavs complete 3-1 comeback vs. Warriors
WEBJun 19, 2021 — On this day five years ago, LeBron James and the Cleveland Cavaliers completed one of the most memorable comebacks in NBA history. Down 3-1 after four games to the Golden State Warriors in the NBA Finals, James and Kyrie Irving used a strong Game 5 performance to accumulate momentum for the final two games.. In Game 6, James led all scorers with 41 points to go with 11 assists and eight ...
Lakers vs. Nuggets: Lineups, injuries and broadcast info for Monday
WEBApr 29, 2024 — The Los Angeles Lakers visit the Denver Nuggets in Game 5 of their Western Conference quarterfinal series on Monday, and if you’re wondering how you can watch the action live, you’ve come to the right place. Facing elimination in what would’ve been a sweep, the Lakers kept themselves alive with a 119-108 win in Game 4 on Saturday.
Lakers vs. Warriors: Lineups, injuries and broadcast info for Tuesday
WEBApr 9, 2024 — Lakers versus Warriors injury report. Warriors: Gary Payton II (left ankle impingement) and Andrew Wiggins (left ankle sprain) are probable. Dario Saric (right knee lateral joint line pain) is out. Lakers: Anthony Davis (left eye soreness) and LeBron James (flu-like symptoms) are questionable. Jalen Hood-Schifino (lumbar disc surgery), Jarred ...
Lakers' LeBron James explains why he switched jersey to No. 6
WEBOct 1, 2021 — Now back in No. 6 for the first time in games as a Laker, James explained why he made the switch. “It’s always been a part of me, to be honest,” James said. “Six has a lot of meaning to me, from my family and numbers and things of that nature to what I believe in and things of that sort, but my mentality doesn’t change.”.
Shaquille O'Neal wasn't impressed with Team USA winning the …
WEBAug 21, 2024 — Shaquille O'Neal wasn't impressed with Team USA winning the gold medal. Although it looked vulnerable and/or complacent at times, Team USA men's basketball took home yet another Olympic gold medal this summer. LeBron James, along with Stephen Curry and others, led the way with some excellent all-around play and was named the …
Lakers great doesn't place LeBron James in his all-time starting five
WEBSep 28, 2024 — The legendary Los Angeles Lakers center and Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Famer recently revealed his all-time starting lineup. While he gave some love to late fellow Lakers great Kobe Bryant by including him on his list, he left off current L.A. superstar LeBron James and instead went with Julius Erving, as well as Karl Malone, another ...
A look at the Lakers' recent efforts to trade for Kyrie Irving
WEBFeb 6, 2023 — They had attempted to trade for Irving in the summer, and there have been rumors that Irving would like to join the Lakers, a move that would’ve reunited him with LeBron James.. But the Dallas Mavericks swooped in on Sunday and quickly put together a package of Spencer Dinwiddie, Dorian Finney-Smith, a 2029 unprotected first-round draft pick and two second-round picks that Brooklyn accepted.
What the experts are saying about the Lakers' free agent moves
WEBJul 3, 2023 — Via CBS Sports: “ Los Angeles Lakers: B-plus. “The Laker offseason really needs to be examined in two components. Let’s start with the ‘run it back’ side of the equation. Getting Austin Reaves back for $56 million is an enormous victory when his max, via an outside offer sheet, would’ve been $102 million.