LeBron James to Adam Silver: I want team in Las Vegas
When asked a question about the NBA hosting the exhibition game in Las Vegas, James used the occasion to make a personal plea to commissioner Adam Silver, angling to be first in line to own the team if the league ever expands to Sin City. “I would love to bring a team here at some point. That would be amazing. I know Adam is in Abu Dhabi right now, I believe,” James said, alluding to the Milwaukee Bucks and Atlanta Hawks’ preseason trip to the United Arab Emirates that Silver is attending. “But he probably sees every single interview and transcript that comes through from NBA players. “So, I want the team here, Adam. Thank you.”
Source: Dave McMenamin @ ESPN
Source: Dave McMenamin @ ESPN
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Alex Kennedy @AlexKennedyNBA
LeBron on Victor Wembanyama: “Everybody has been a ‘unicorn’ over the last couple years, but he’s more like an alien. I’ve never seen — no one’s ever seen — anyone as tall as he is but as fluid and graceful as he is… He’s for sure a generational talent.” basketballnews.com/stories/lebron… – 6:25 AM
LeBron on Victor Wembanyama: “Everybody has been a ‘unicorn’ over the last couple years, but he’s more like an alien. I’ve never seen — no one’s ever seen — anyone as tall as he is but as fluid and graceful as he is… He’s for sure a generational talent.” basketballnews.com/stories/lebron… – 6:25 AM
Eurohoops @Eurohoopsnet
LeBron James on Victor Wembanyama: “For sure a generational talent” #NBA
eurohoops.net/en/nba-news/14… – 4:16 AM
LeBron James on Victor Wembanyama: “For sure a generational talent” #NBA
eurohoops.net/en/nba-news/14… – 4:16 AM
Dave McMenamin @mcten
New story: LeBron James wants to own an NBA team in Las Vegas and he wants commissioner Adam Silver to know his intent es.pn/3eh5JBD – 3:11 AM
New story: LeBron James wants to own an NBA team in Las Vegas and he wants commissioner Adam Silver to know his intent es.pn/3eh5JBD – 3:11 AM
Mark Deeks @MarkDeeksNBA
Amazing how good LeBron still is despite not having mastered any skills or whatever it is people keep going on about with him. – 2:40 AM
Amazing how good LeBron still is despite not having mastered any skills or whatever it is people keep going on about with him. – 2:40 AM
BasketNews @BasketNews_com
LeBron James took notice of the potential number 1⃣ NBA 2023 draft pick 🇫🇷Victor Wembanyama and compared him to an alien 👀 pic.twitter.com/Icv1ukt6cF – 2:27 AM
LeBron James took notice of the potential number 1⃣ NBA 2023 draft pick 🇫🇷Victor Wembanyama and compared him to an alien 👀 pic.twitter.com/Icv1ukt6cF – 2:27 AM
Tim Reynolds @ByTimReynolds
LeBron in Vegas? He makes an expansion pitch to Adam Silver (from @AP) apnews.com/article/d6a215… – 1:28 AM
LeBron in Vegas? He makes an expansion pitch to Adam Silver (from @AP) apnews.com/article/d6a215… – 1:28 AM
Anthony Puccio @APOOCH
LeBron x Vegas Notes:
March: Oak View unveils plan to build $3B stadium near the Las Vegas strip
March: @Bill Simmons says FSG is top contender to get Vegas team
July: “I rather own a team before I talk. I want a team in [Las] Vegas”
Oct: “I would love to bring a team here” pic.twitter.com/by4oWUFAgQ – 1:27 AM
LeBron x Vegas Notes:
March: Oak View unveils plan to build $3B stadium near the Las Vegas strip
March: @Bill Simmons says FSG is top contender to get Vegas team
July: “I rather own a team before I talk. I want a team in [Las] Vegas”
Oct: “I would love to bring a team here” pic.twitter.com/by4oWUFAgQ – 1:27 AM
Michael Scotto @MikeAScotto
LeBron James on Victor Wembanyama: “Everybody’s been a unicorn over the last few years, but he’s more like an alien. No one has ever seen anyone as tall as he is but as fluid and as graceful as he is out on the floor… He’s for sure a generational talent.” – 1:18 AM
LeBron James on Victor Wembanyama: “Everybody’s been a unicorn over the last few years, but he’s more like an alien. No one has ever seen anyone as tall as he is but as fluid and as graceful as he is out on the floor… He’s for sure a generational talent.” – 1:18 AM
Dave McMenamin @mcten
LeBron James used his postgame press conference in Las Vegas to address NBA commissioner Adam Silver directly during one answer, saying he wants to own the team in Vegas if and when the league expands to include a team in Sin City – 1:03 AM
LeBron James used his postgame press conference in Las Vegas to address NBA commissioner Adam Silver directly during one answer, saying he wants to own the team in Vegas if and when the league expands to include a team in Sin City – 1:03 AM
Tim Reynolds @ByTimReynolds
LeBron on Vegas: “I want the team here, Adam. Thank you.”
Mr. Silver will hear that, I am certain. – 12:58 AM
LeBron on Vegas: “I want the team here, Adam. Thank you.”
Mr. Silver will hear that, I am certain. – 12:58 AM
Dave McMenamin @mcten
Darvin Ham says Anthony Davis will not play on the second half of the back-to-back Thursday. He will also hold LeBron James and Russell Westbrook out. He said Patrick Beverley will be 50-50. – 12:49 AM
Darvin Ham says Anthony Davis will not play on the second half of the back-to-back Thursday. He will also hold LeBron James and Russell Westbrook out. He said Patrick Beverley will be 50-50. – 12:49 AM
Mike Trudell @LakersReporter
AD, Westbrook and LeBron will all rest tomorrow due to it being a B2B in the preseason. Beverley could sit too (Ham said it’s 50-50). – 12:45 AM
AD, Westbrook and LeBron will all rest tomorrow due to it being a B2B in the preseason. Beverley could sit too (Ham said it’s 50-50). – 12:45 AM
Tim Reynolds @ByTimReynolds
Anthony Davis won’t play Thursday, either. Minor back tightness, Darvin Ham says.
Westbrook and LeBron also out vs. Minnesota. – 12:44 AM
Anthony Davis won’t play Thursday, either. Minor back tightness, Darvin Ham says.
Westbrook and LeBron also out vs. Minnesota. – 12:44 AM
Dave McMenamin @mcten
Lakers lose to the Suns 119-115, are now 0-2 to start the preseason. LeBron 23p on 8-for-11 4a; Westbrook 12p on 4-for-12 3a 4tos; Nunn 21p on 8-for-13; Dwayne Bacon 11p; Reaves 6p 9a 7r 3s 2b – 12:36 AM
Lakers lose to the Suns 119-115, are now 0-2 to start the preseason. LeBron 23p on 8-for-11 4a; Westbrook 12p on 4-for-12 3a 4tos; Nunn 21p on 8-for-13; Dwayne Bacon 11p; Reaves 6p 9a 7r 3s 2b – 12:36 AM
Mike Trudell @LakersReporter
Final: PHX 119, LAL 115.
LAL got the better of the Suns 1st and 2nd units, before the young group was outscored in the 4th.
LeBron was terrific in the 1st half, while Austin Reaves and Kendrick Nunn had particularly strong games as well. – 12:36 AM
Final: PHX 119, LAL 115.
LAL got the better of the Suns 1st and 2nd units, before the young group was outscored in the 4th.
LeBron was terrific in the 1st half, while Austin Reaves and Kendrick Nunn had particularly strong games as well. – 12:36 AM
Nick DePaula @NickDePaula
LeBron James is in the “Trinity” LeBron 20 tonight — a nod to the “Big 3” era in Miami.
Several colorways of his newest Nike sneaker will tie back to key chapters from his 20 season career. pic.twitter.com/YtVArwkpOe – 12:08 AM
LeBron James is in the “Trinity” LeBron 20 tonight — a nod to the “Big 3” era in Miami.
Several colorways of his newest Nike sneaker will tie back to key chapters from his 20 season career. pic.twitter.com/YtVArwkpOe – 12:08 AM
Mike Trudell @LakersReporter
LeBron asked a team attendant for a sharpie, then asked a young fan to send his jersey over, which @LeBron James autographed for him. Always nice to see a big smile on a kid’s face. pic.twitter.com/afL9LnM5KM – 12:08 AM
LeBron asked a team attendant for a sharpie, then asked a young fan to send his jersey over, which @LeBron James autographed for him. Always nice to see a big smile on a kid’s face. pic.twitter.com/afL9LnM5KM – 12:08 AM
Nick DePaula @NickDePaula
First look at several LeBron 20 samples at a Nike media event in China 👀👀
What’s your favorite colorway so far?
(📷: jesuscare/IG) pic.twitter.com/w4FlMyfVe4 – 11:46 PM
First look at several LeBron 20 samples at a Nike media event in China 👀👀
What’s your favorite colorway so far?
(📷: jesuscare/IG) pic.twitter.com/w4FlMyfVe4 – 11:46 PM
StatMuse @statmuse
LeBron James tonight:
23 PTS
4 REB
4 AST
He only played 17 minutes. pic.twitter.com/ciz5mkHOqs – 11:37 PM
LeBron James tonight:
23 PTS
4 REB
4 AST
He only played 17 minutes. pic.twitter.com/ciz5mkHOqs – 11:37 PM
Mike Trudell @LakersReporter
LAL’s lead is 75-70 with Westbrook (21 minutes) and Beverley (20) coming out at the 8:48 mark, joining LeBron (17) on the bench.
That could be it tonight for the three vets. – 11:35 PM
LAL’s lead is 75-70 with Westbrook (21 minutes) and Beverley (20) coming out at the 8:48 mark, joining LeBron (17) on the bench.
That could be it tonight for the three vets. – 11:35 PM
Mike Trudell @LakersReporter
LeBron looks to be done for the night after his impressive first half. Rookie Cole Swider replaces him in the starting lineup for the 2nd half.
PHX still has its starters in, with the exception of the injured Johnson (Craig is in for him). – 11:31 PM
LeBron looks to be done for the night after his impressive first half. Rookie Cole Swider replaces him in the starting lineup for the 2nd half.
PHX still has its starters in, with the exception of the injured Johnson (Craig is in for him). – 11:31 PM
John Hollinger @johnhollinger
One change for third quarter: the role of LeBron James will now be played by Cole Swider. – 11:30 PM
One change for third quarter: the role of LeBron James will now be played by Cole Swider. – 11:30 PM
Kamenetzky Brothers @KamBrothers
“I came into the game looking to keep LeBron and all my guys involved.” -Austin Reaves, postgame, I hope. AK – 11:16 PM
“I came into the game looking to keep LeBron and all my guys involved.” -Austin Reaves, postgame, I hope. AK – 11:16 PM
Mike Trudell @LakersReporter
LAL were in control for much of the 1st half, and take a 69-62 lead into the locker room.
@LeBron James took advantage of some pretty good spacing in Darvin Ham’s system to lead all scorers 23 points. Austin Reaves had 8 assists, and the whole team competed defensively. – 11:14 PM
LAL were in control for much of the 1st half, and take a 69-62 lead into the locker room.
@LeBron James took advantage of some pretty good spacing in Darvin Ham’s system to lead all scorers 23 points. Austin Reaves had 8 assists, and the whole team competed defensively. – 11:14 PM
Mike Trudell @LakersReporter
LeBron has been sharp all half in his 15 minutes: 8 for 10 FG’s towards 21 points, with 4 assists and 3 rebounds, plus a steal. Several crisp defensive rotations and help efforts on the glass. – 11:02 PM
LeBron has been sharp all half in his 15 minutes: 8 for 10 FG’s towards 21 points, with 4 assists and 3 rebounds, plus a steal. Several crisp defensive rotations and help efforts on the glass. – 11:02 PM
Mike Trudell @LakersReporter
Austin Reaves has been terrific tonight, showcased most recently with an offensive rebound amidst the trees, and kick-out-assist to LeBron for a 3.
James then hit another triple, his 3rd, to reach 8 of 9 on FG’s towards 19 points in 11 minutes.
LAL up 48-38. – 10:51 PM
Austin Reaves has been terrific tonight, showcased most recently with an offensive rebound amidst the trees, and kick-out-assist to LeBron for a 3.
James then hit another triple, his 3rd, to reach 8 of 9 on FG’s towards 19 points in 11 minutes.
LAL up 48-38. – 10:51 PM
Dave McMenamin @mcten
Lakers lead the Suns 35-28 after 1Q here in Las Vegas. Good minutes for LeBron (11p on 5-of-6) and Westbrook (11p on 4-of-6). – 10:41 PM
Lakers lead the Suns 35-28 after 1Q here in Las Vegas. Good minutes for LeBron (11p on 5-of-6) and Westbrook (11p on 4-of-6). – 10:41 PM
Mike Trudell @LakersReporter
LAL’s margin after 12 minutes is 35-28, despite a last-second tip in from the Suns.
Both the starting group (sans AD) and the bench played with good pace and grit.
LeBron and Westbrook had 11 points apiece, plus 5 from Nunn off the pine. – 10:39 PM
LAL’s margin after 12 minutes is 35-28, despite a last-second tip in from the Suns.
Both the starting group (sans AD) and the bench played with good pace and grit.
LeBron and Westbrook had 11 points apiece, plus 5 from Nunn off the pine. – 10:39 PM
Mike Trudell @LakersReporter
It’s a 9-0 Lakers run, capped by Westbrook’s 2nd corner 3, and a transition layup that has LAL up 32-21.
Russ has 11 points, to match LeBron. – 10:32 PM
It’s a 9-0 Lakers run, capped by Westbrook’s 2nd corner 3, and a transition layup that has LAL up 32-21.
Russ has 11 points, to match LeBron. – 10:32 PM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
Bridges looking to attack LeBron James off the bounce is something he wouldn’t have done last year.
Or at least not that quickly.
Bridges with four points on 1-of-4 FGs. #Suns down four – 10:27 PM
Bridges looking to attack LeBron James off the bounce is something he wouldn’t have done last year.
Or at least not that quickly.
Bridges with four points on 1-of-4 FGs. #Suns down four – 10:27 PM
Tim Reynolds @ByTimReynolds
LeBron shooting one-legged 3’s (made), logo 3’s (missed) and blocking shots four rows deep. In Year 20. – 10:26 PM
LeBron shooting one-legged 3’s (made), logo 3’s (missed) and blocking shots four rows deep. In Year 20. – 10:26 PM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
LeBron and Chris Paul exchange 3s. #Lakers up 20-17 with 6:11 left in 1st quarter. #Suns – 10:23 PM
LeBron and Chris Paul exchange 3s. #Lakers up 20-17 with 6:11 left in 1st quarter. #Suns – 10:23 PM
Mike Trudell @LakersReporter
LeBron started 4 for 4, quickly reaching 9 points, and then pulled up for a logo 3 … he missed it, but he packed Bridges in transition on the other end, getting possession back for the Lakers.
LAL, sans AD, lead 20-17 at the 6:11 mark of the 1st. – 10:22 PM
LeBron started 4 for 4, quickly reaching 9 points, and then pulled up for a logo 3 … he missed it, but he packed Bridges in transition on the other end, getting possession back for the Lakers.
LAL, sans AD, lead 20-17 at the 6:11 mark of the 1st. – 10:22 PM
Mike Trudell @LakersReporter
LeBron’s first 2 FG’s of the preseason come on a jumper, then a transition layup with a tough lefty finish over Bridges, as LAL takes a 10-7 lead. – 10:15 PM
LeBron’s first 2 FG’s of the preseason come on a jumper, then a transition layup with a tough lefty finish over Bridges, as LAL takes a 10-7 lead. – 10:15 PM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
With Anthony Davis out, there should be moments LeBron James is guarding Deandre Ayton.
Looking to see if Ayton tries to take a couple of hard dribbles on his way to the rim on James as he did against the Adelaide 36ers on Sunday. #Suns #Lakers – 10:07 PM
With Anthony Davis out, there should be moments LeBron James is guarding Deandre Ayton.
Looking to see if Ayton tries to take a couple of hard dribbles on his way to the rim on James as he did against the Adelaide 36ers on Sunday. #Suns #Lakers – 10:07 PM
Kellan Olson @KellanOlson
While it’s a preseason game, tonight is going to visualize the loss of Crowder a bit more.
Bridges on guards has been easier since Crowder can take the bigger forwards like LeBron.
Lots for Johnson to prove this year. Looking forward to seeing how he takes on the challenge. – 9:51 PM
While it’s a preseason game, tonight is going to visualize the loss of Crowder a bit more.
Bridges on guards has been easier since Crowder can take the bigger forwards like LeBron.
Lots for Johnson to prove this year. Looking forward to seeing how he takes on the challenge. – 9:51 PM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
#Lakers starters: Russell Westbrook, Patrick Beverley, Austin Reaves, LeBron James, Anthony Davis. – 9:35 PM
#Lakers starters: Russell Westbrook, Patrick Beverley, Austin Reaves, LeBron James, Anthony Davis. – 9:35 PM
Allen Sliwa @AllenSliwa
Lakers going small tonight, what you think?
-AD
-Bron
-Russ
-Reaves
-Pat Bev – 8:23 PM
Lakers going small tonight, what you think?
-AD
-Bron
-Russ
-Reaves
-Pat Bev – 8:23 PM
Mike Trudell @LakersReporter
It’ll be a small ball look tonight, with Davis starting at the 5, LeBron the 4 (defensively), and Westbrook, Beverley and Reaves alongside.
Ham has been saying that we’d see various lineups as they take a look at things. – 8:20 PM
It’ll be a small ball look tonight, with Davis starting at the 5, LeBron the 4 (defensively), and Westbrook, Beverley and Reaves alongside.
Ham has been saying that we’d see various lineups as they take a look at things. – 8:20 PM
Arash Markazi @ArashMarkazi
Lakers starting lineup tonight will be LeBron James, Anthony Davis, Russell Westbrook, Patrick Beverley and Austin Reaves. – 8:19 PM
Lakers starting lineup tonight will be LeBron James, Anthony Davis, Russell Westbrook, Patrick Beverley and Austin Reaves. – 8:19 PM
Dave McMenamin @mcten
Darvin Ham says he will “ramp up” the playing time for LeBron James and Russell Westbrook tonight. He will keep AD in the “high teens” and not playing AD in the b2b tomorrow. – 8:18 PM
Darvin Ham says he will “ramp up” the playing time for LeBron James and Russell Westbrook tonight. He will keep AD in the “high teens” and not playing AD in the b2b tomorrow. – 8:18 PM
Todd Whitehead @CrumpledJumper
LeBron may break the all-time scoring record this season. I ran some simulations to predict which day it could happen 📆🍿🎟️ pic.twitter.com/w48LNmrUna – 5:46 PM
LeBron may break the all-time scoring record this season. I ran some simulations to predict which day it could happen 📆🍿🎟️ pic.twitter.com/w48LNmrUna – 5:46 PM
Mark Haynes @markhaynesnba
Sacramento Kings rookie Keegan Murray talked about playing against LeBron James, Anthony Davis, and Russell Westbrook. pic.twitter.com/NYPJqVSXwk – 4:46 PM
Sacramento Kings rookie Keegan Murray talked about playing against LeBron James, Anthony Davis, and Russell Westbrook. pic.twitter.com/NYPJqVSXwk – 4:46 PM
Arash Markazi @ArashMarkazi
Austin Reaves’ reaction to LeBron James heckling players during practice. 😂 pic.twitter.com/zKoWqeTlNZ – 3:14 PM
Austin Reaves’ reaction to LeBron James heckling players during practice. 😂 pic.twitter.com/zKoWqeTlNZ – 3:14 PM
Emiliano Carchia @Sportando
LeBron James: Kareem Abdul-Jabbar? Nessun rapporto con lui sportando.basketball/lebron-james-k… – 11:12 AM
LeBron James: Kareem Abdul-Jabbar? Nessun rapporto con lui sportando.basketball/lebron-james-k… – 11:12 AM
Kurt Helin @basketballtalk
As he chases record, LeBron says he has “no relationship” with Kareem Abdul-Jabbar nba.nbcsports.com/2022/10/05/as-… – 11:00 AM
As he chases record, LeBron says he has “no relationship” with Kareem Abdul-Jabbar nba.nbcsports.com/2022/10/05/as-… – 11:00 AM
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NBA Central: “He’s a 7-foot-4 Durant who blocks shots — and he’s not even close to what he’s going to be. He will be the most hyped player since LeBron.” – NBA GM on Victor Wembanyama (Via ESPN) pic.twitter.com/PVCle9ffLz -via Twitter @TheNBACentral / October 5, 2022
Shaquille O’Neal: I think the greatest player is Michael Jordan. LeBron James is about to do something that hasn’t been done in a long time, and I think he will move his name up there. But for me, it’s always Dr. J (Julius Erving), Michael Jordan, Magic Johnson and those guys. -via YouTube / October 5, 2022