As the Nuggets mounted a comeback in Sunday's Game 2, the Lakers needed only to look at their jerseys -- featuring the "Black Mamba" design that Kobe Bryant helped design years ago -- to remind themselves that it was time to "make big-time plays."

Anthony Davis' buzzer-beating three-pointer sees the Los Angeles Lakers beat the Denver Nuggets 105-103 to go 2-0 up in the Western Conference finals.

Even with LeBron James on the court, there was no way anyone but Anthony Davis was taking the last shot in Sunday's 105-103 Game 2 victory...

LA Lakers star LeBron James is right to be mad about the runaway manner in which the Milwaukee Bucks' Giannis Antetokounmpo won the MVP.

Lakers star LeBron James took issue with receiving only 16 of 101 first-place votes in the NBA MVP voting, saying that it "pissed me off."

The Los Angeles Lakers comfortably beat the Denver Nuggets 126-114 to go 1-0 up in the NBA Western Conference final in Florida.

All throughout the NBA playoffs, the Denver Nuggets have made a made of a habit of turning the sensible into hyperbole—of converting the inevitable into premature...

Jeremy Lin says leaving Chinese team Beijing Ducks is one of the hardest decisions of his life but necessary to revive his National Basketball Association (NBA) career.

The Los Angeles Lakers are one win away from the Western Conference final after a bruising 110-100 victory against the Houston Rockets.

The Miami Heat reach the Eastern Conference final while LeBron James sets a new record as the Los Angeles Lakers beat the Milwaukee Bucks.

The Lakers beat the Rockets 112-102 in Game 3 of their series, giving LeBron James his 162nd playoff win.

LeBron James tallied 36 points, six rebounds, five assists and four blocks to boost the Lakers over the Rockets in Game 3 and take a 2-1 series lead.

Families have started to join players inside the NBA bubble, and LeBron James' wife Savannah is here. Their three kids aren't for a simple reason.

LeBron James said the Lakers "should be fully aware" of the Rockets' speed now after being caught flat-footed in Friday night's 112-97 loss in Game 1.

Basketball Hall of Famer Steve Nash has been named head coach of a Brooklyn Nets squad that will be led by the dominant Kevin Durant next season, the NBA team said on Thursday.

In the pantheon of all-time NBA playoff moments, Game 7 between the Houston Rockets and Oklahoma City Thunder probably won't much matter...

A group of athletes led by NBA star LeBron James will roll out a multimillion-dollar program in the next few weeks to recruit poll workers in heavily Black electoral districts for November's election, a person familiar with the plans said on Monday.

Kobe Bryant — basketball legend, beloved father, husband, mentor, and sports icon — should be celebrating his 42nd birthday today.  Tragically, he and eight others, including daughter Gianna, died in a helicopter accident on Jan. 26, 2020. But as his friends,…

LeBron James passed Tim Duncan for second on the all-time playoff wins list Saturday, when he and Anthony Davis combined to lead the Lakers past the Blazers in Game 3.

Business never seems to be usual for these Los Angeles Lakers , but Saturday night's 116-108 victory over the Portland Trail Blazers registers as a step forward. At the very least, they no longer appear to be going backward...

James scores 38 as Lakers win, take 2-1 lead over Blazers  Reuters

If you watch basketball, Damian Lillard of the Portland Trail Blazers has been everywhere on your TV during the last few weeks — just not in the Hulu commercial that he "stars in." Protocol spoke to Hulu about the production of its new "Hulu Has Live Sports A…

L.A. Lakers star and high-dollar business partner with China, LeBron James, went on the attack against President Donald Trump

Earlier this week, Lakers star LeBron James posted a picture of himself on Instagram in which he was reading a copy of the Autobiography of

Coast-to-coast roll calls, Billie Eilish, and Meg Whitman’s quick bite—this year’s all-digital Democratic National Convention was a lesson in the new voyeurism.

With the Lakers set to sign Dwight Howard, who is the most appealing free agent center still on the board? Join our discussion here: https://t.co/PsKdziOkgc

AD to Lakers would be like if prime Calvin Johnson was sent to Green Bay today w/ the Packers cutting some good offensive linemen + some secondary guys to afford him Would they win a title? I wouldnt bet on it but I'd watch every fucking game and the highlights would be unreal

RT @TroIISports: Luis Suarez’s reaction to Messi’s son Mateo celebrating Real Betis’s first goal against Barcelona is priceless https://t…

Dwight Howard Will Be Great For The Lakers, Off the BENCH Not Starting https://t.co/7QOXApbolH via @YouTube

How tf are Philly and Milwaukee above us dawg? Everybody hates the Lakers, but it’s all good, we got something for y’all. https://t.co/3BvNLooDRH

RT @JustRyCole: Y’all worry about Lakers fans more than Lakers fans worry about the Lakers. https://t.co/nPNLqzb5Uv

Lakers 4th?! Hahaha their roster is gonna be in the next Uncle Drew film. https://t.co/gBh9E9KZm3

RT @anthonyVslater: A look at the Chase Center scoreboard. No AD in Lakers starting lineup. Klay in for Warriors at small forward. https://…

RT @anthonyVslater: A look at the Chase Center scoreboard. No AD in Lakers starting lineup. Klay in for Warriors at small forward. https://…

RT @KingJosiah54: “Lakers sign Dwight Howard” Kawhi and Clippers: https://t.co/tAMIjWZm1X

Fort Frances Lakers to host 2020 @CJHL_DHC https://t.co/dnvdIjQwvC #DHC2020

RT @LakersSBN: Dwight Howard can fit in better for the Lakers this time if he just focuses on three main things. @ali_behpoornia broke down…

RT @LakersSBN: Dwight Howard will reportedly “compete” with JaVale McGee to be the Lakers’ starting center this year. https://t.co/M3DY1IBs…

Lakers over Philly in 6* https://t.co/hDdg8jhxFB

RT @tonysands24: Joining the The Tony Sands Show https://t.co/dDMf0Pddp7 from 8-9pm est. @Oyo_picasso @Maurice24735160 at 830 talking hotte…

Okay I’m a lakers fan and even I don’t think they have a better chance than the warriors. https://t.co/SIztiJbT5u

Survivor of Lakers/Clippers https://t.co/jkebFFoYjC

Lmaooo lakers in 5 https://t.co/QZ15piKnUp

RT @JustRyCole: Y’all worry about Lakers fans more than Lakers fans worry about the Lakers. https://t.co/nPNLqzb5Uv

Lakers in the conference finals in 5 or 6. You won’t get a dud of a game from AD or LeBron but PG will have 1 or 2 games that are simply mind boggling. https://t.co/g1jnZlpoAb

img 671886 carmelo to lakers carmelo to lakers https://t.co/719KRRO0CX

James and Davis may be the best in this new era of tandem stars. It's harder to imagine Howard, Bradley, Green, or Rondo tilting a playoff game in the year 2020. @RealBobManning weighs in on the Lakers' supporting cast after Dwight returns: ... https://t.co/iYgoAWGijM

RT @ali_behpoornia: If Dwight Howard has truly matured this time and his ego is gone, he’ll know the Lakers need him to do three things thi…

RT @Lakers: That time Kobe: A thread https://t.co/3LqPlFCRLi

RT @Lakers: That time Kobe: A thread https://t.co/3LqPlFCRLi

RT @Trevor_Lane: Dwight Howard vs JaVale McGee- Digging deep to break down which player should be the Lakers' starting center https://t.co/…

Best lakers Stan? — Can’t pick. WAY too many goats. @PrimeTimeKuz @LALPrime GODZO! Everyone in GBE Keef Chat (Rip Godzo) and a LOT more I can’t think of. https://t.co/gXsGHI29ZN

Dwight Howard vs JaVale McGee- Digging deep to break down which player should be the Lakers' starting center https://t.co/0RkYGOzox5 #SportsCastr

Who y’all think is better. Lakers or Clippers

RT @86aus_: I need @Lakers basketball back like rn

On this week's pod for @UCastStudios, I share my concerns about the Lakers bringing back Dwight Howard while explaining why I'm still a bit optimistic of his fit with the team this time around. https://t.co/q5OHD5S7wh

RT @vkillem: This man was afraid to join the Lakers because of the scrutiny LeBron’s teammates get. https://t.co/vSJkNVOFYF

RT @Lakers: That time Kobe balled in one glove after breaking his hand. https://t.co/wEeAKL9sPd

RT @Lakers: That time Kobe: A thread https://t.co/3LqPlFCRLi

RT @nitzbluv: The way Lakers fans talk themselves into literally any decision their franchise makes is inspiring

Smoking purple, Lakers purple.

RT @nitzbluv: The way Lakers fans talk themselves into literally any decision their franchise makes is inspiring

RT @Lakers: That time Kobe: A thread https://t.co/3LqPlFCRLi

RT @vkillem: This man was afraid to join the Lakers because of the scrutiny LeBron’s teammates get. https://t.co/vSJkNVOFYF

RT @Lakers: That time Kobe: A thread https://t.co/3LqPlFCRLi