#Nets pick up statement win over defending champ Lakers

#Nets pick up statement win over defending champ Lakers

“#Nets pick up statement win over defending champ Lakers” If Thursday really was a potential NBA Finals preview, the Nets sure hope the real thing goes the same exact way. Brooklyn cruised to a 109-98 win over LeBron James and the defending champion Lakers in a nationally televised marquee matchup Thursday night at Staples Center….

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#Nets-Lakers a potential NBA finals preview

#Nets-Lakers a potential NBA finals preview

“#Nets-Lakers a potential NBA finals preview” Listen, we already know one major element will be missing. Anthony Davis will be sitting on the Lakers’ bench in civvies Thursday night, waiting out a calf injury. We’ll find out soon enough if Kyrie Irving and Kevin Durant will take part in the festivities, depending on whether they…

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#Lakers face Anthony Davis injury concern after loss

#Lakers face Anthony Davis injury concern after loss

“#Lakers face Anthony Davis injury concern after loss” DENVER — Nikola Jokic recorded his sixth triple-double of the season and the Denver Nuggets beat Los Angeles 122-105 on Sunday night in a game where Lakers forward Anthony Davis hobbled from the court after appearing to re-aggravate his sore right Achilles. There was no immediate update…

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#Returning Anthony Davis propels Lakers past Grizzlies

#Returning Anthony Davis propels Lakers past Grizzlies

“#Returning Anthony Davis propels Lakers past Grizzlies” LOS ANGELES — Anthony Davis scored 35 points and LeBron James had 28 points, nine rebounds and eight assists in the Los Angeles Lakers’ seventh consecutive victory, 115-105 over the Memphis Grizzlies on Friday night. Kyle Kuzma had 20 points and 10 rebounds for the defending NBA champions,…

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#Anthony Davis returns in style as Lakers nip Celtics

#Anthony Davis returns in style as Lakers nip Celtics

“#Anthony Davis returns in style as Lakers nip Celtics” BOSTON — The Lakers started off their season-high, seven-game road trip by winning three of four before Anthony Davis was sidelined with an injury. He returned just in time to help his team avoid a third straight defeat. Davis had 27 points and 14 rebounds in…

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#LeBron James, Anthony Davis lead Lakers past Grizzlies

#LeBron James, Anthony Davis lead Lakers past Grizzlies

“#LeBron James, Anthony Davis lead Lakers past Grizzlies” MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) — Anthony Davis and LeBron James each scored 26 points, rallying the Los Angeles Lakers to a 94-92 win over the Memphis Grizzlies on Tuesday night. James added 11 rebounds and seven assists, and Dennis Schroder finished with 12 points for Los Angeles. “That’s…

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#LeBron James gets  million extension from Lakers

#LeBron James gets $85 million extension from Lakers

“#LeBron James gets $85 million extension from Lakers” LeBron James will be a Laker until at least 2023. Los Angeles and James agreed to a two-year, $85 million maximum contract extension, ESPN reported Wednesday. James helped bring the Lakers their first NBA title since 2009-10 last season with a win over the Heat in the…

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#NBA free agency 2020: Top 30 players, ranked

#NBA free agency 2020: Top 30 players, ranked

“#NBA free agency 2020: Top 30 players, ranked” Barring a major surprise with Anthony Davis or Brandon Ingram, there will be no stars switching teams. NBA free agency, like the 2020 NBA Draft, is about adding depth and shooting. There are plenty of quality contributors available, but the big-ticket star is not on the market….

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