Lakers open to prospect of helping LeBron James play with Bronny
What’s more, team sources say the Lakers are very open to the prospect of helping LeBron fulfill his dream of playing with his son Bronny by potentially drafting him. “My last year will be played with my son,” James famously told The Athletic in 2022. LeBron changed his message in January 2023, telling ESPN that he would consider that family goal fulfilled so long as he shared the floor with Bronny “either in the same uniform or a matchup against him.” In the wake of Bronny’s cardiac arrest episode in July, he had an uneven freshman season at USC. His hard-to-handicap NBA future remains a topic of great debate, but rival teams believe it is not a matter of if he is a draft pick, but whether the selection range, location and fit are enough to keep him in the draft.
Source: The Athletic
Source: The Athletic
What’s the buzz on Twitter?
Jovan Buha @jovanbuha
Lakers finish to season has left Darvin Ham’s future in serious peril, as some stakeholders indicate he is highly unlikely to return, sources say.
What went wrong for L.A. & inside LeBron James’ future at @TheAthletic with @ShamsCharania + @sam_amick: theathletic.com/5453498/2024/0… – 1:37 AM
Lakers finish to season has left Darvin Ham’s future in serious peril, as some stakeholders indicate he is highly unlikely to return, sources say.
What went wrong for L.A. & inside LeBron James’ future at @TheAthletic with @ShamsCharania + @sam_amick: theathletic.com/5453498/2024/0… – 1:37 AM
Sam Quinn @SamQuinnCBS
“Well-round depth depth.”
“WELL-ROUNDED DEPTH.”
“LeBron places importance on having well-rounded depth.”
Please, please remember these words when the “Lakers should trade everything for INSERT HIGH-USAGE BALL-HANDLER THAT DOESN’T DEFEND HERE.” pic.twitter.com/kjNnycqoNx – 1:36 AM
“Well-round depth depth.”
“WELL-ROUNDED DEPTH.”
“LeBron places importance on having well-rounded depth.”
Please, please remember these words when the “Lakers should trade everything for INSERT HIGH-USAGE BALL-HANDLER THAT DOESN’T DEFEND HERE.” pic.twitter.com/kjNnycqoNx – 1:36 AM
Mike Trudell @LakersReporter
Davis said he’s looking forward to spending the summer with LeBron on Team USA, and to try and recruit him back to the Lakers for Year 22.
“His goal is to win and I feel like we can do that here.” – 1:34 AM
Davis said he’s looking forward to spending the summer with LeBron on Team USA, and to try and recruit him back to the Lakers for Year 22.
“His goal is to win and I feel like we can do that here.” – 1:34 AM
Dave McMenamin @mcten
New ESPN story: On the Lakers season that showed promise, but ultimately unraveled and now the franchise faces two huge questions. What are they going to do with the coach and will they have LeBron James back? bit.ly/3WlJz4R – 1:34 AM
New ESPN story: On the Lakers season that showed promise, but ultimately unraveled and now the franchise faces two huge questions. What are they going to do with the coach and will they have LeBron James back? bit.ly/3WlJz4R – 1:34 AM
Sam Vecenie @Sam_Vecenie
(My assumption is that LeBron lives in the moment during the playoffs to the point that, immediately upon being eliminated, probably just doesn’t have an answer for what his future is. Especially this offseason with the Bronny factor, potential free agency, maybe retirement, etc) – 1:34 AM
(My assumption is that LeBron lives in the moment during the playoffs to the point that, immediately upon being eliminated, probably just doesn’t have an answer for what his future is. Especially this offseason with the Bronny factor, potential free agency, maybe retirement, etc) – 1:34 AM
NBA on ESPN @ESPNNBA
LeBron kept it real after the elimination game. pic.twitter.com/9imimsLL4F – 1:30 AM
LeBron kept it real after the elimination game. pic.twitter.com/9imimsLL4F – 1:30 AM
Shams Charania @ShamsCharania
Lakers finish to season has left coach Darvin Ham’s future in serious peril, as some stakeholders indicate he is highly unlikely to return, sources say.
What went wrong for L.A. and inside LeBron James’ future at @TheAthletic with @sam_amick, @jovanbuha: theathletic.com/5453498/2024/0… – 1:30 AM
Lakers finish to season has left coach Darvin Ham’s future in serious peril, as some stakeholders indicate he is highly unlikely to return, sources say.
What went wrong for L.A. and inside LeBron James’ future at @TheAthletic with @sam_amick, @jovanbuha: theathletic.com/5453498/2024/0… – 1:30 AM
Austin Burton @AmaarBurton
Stephen Curry, LeBron James, Kevin Durant, and Draymond Green teaming up next season… pic.twitter.com/jGwuBqxqwz – 1:23 AM
Stephen Curry, LeBron James, Kevin Durant, and Draymond Green teaming up next season… pic.twitter.com/jGwuBqxqwz – 1:23 AM
Vincent Goodwill @VinceGoodwill
LeBron, when asked if he’s given thought to tonight being the last game he’s played as a Laker:
“Uhhh, I’m not gonna answer that. Appreciate it.” – 1:22 AM
LeBron, when asked if he’s given thought to tonight being the last game he’s played as a Laker:
“Uhhh, I’m not gonna answer that. Appreciate it.” – 1:22 AM
Dave McMenamin @mcten
LeBron James when asked if he had any consideration that tonight would be his last game with the Lakers: “Uhhhh, I’m not going to answer that.”
And then the press conference finished. – 1:20 AM
LeBron James when asked if he had any consideration that tonight would be his last game with the Lakers: “Uhhhh, I’m not going to answer that.”
And then the press conference finished. – 1:20 AM
Khobi Price @khobi_price
LeBron James’ response when asked if there was any thought tonight would be his last game with the Lakers: “I’m not going to answer that. Appreciate it.” – 1:20 AM
LeBron James’ response when asked if there was any thought tonight would be his last game with the Lakers: “I’m not going to answer that. Appreciate it.” – 1:20 AM
Mike Trudell @LakersReporter
LeBron first gave credit to Denver.
Asked if he’s had initial thoughts about what comes next, he said first he’ll focus on his family and what’s going on with them, then get ready to report to @usabasketball for the Olympics.
Hasn’t thought about next NBA season yet. – 1:20 AM
LeBron first gave credit to Denver.
Asked if he’s had initial thoughts about what comes next, he said first he’ll focus on his family and what’s going on with them, then get ready to report to @usabasketball for the Olympics.
Hasn’t thought about next NBA season yet. – 1:20 AM
Vincent Goodwill @VinceGoodwill
LeBron, when asked if tonight could’ve been his last game as a Laker:
“Uhhh, I’m not gonna answer that. Appreciate it.” – 1:20 AM
LeBron, when asked if tonight could’ve been his last game as a Laker:
“Uhhh, I’m not gonna answer that. Appreciate it.” – 1:20 AM
Jovan Buha @jovanbuha
LeBron on if he had any thought tonight that this was his final game as a Laker: “I’m not gonna answer that. I appreciate it.” – 1:19 AM
LeBron on if he had any thought tonight that this was his final game as a Laker: “I’m not gonna answer that. I appreciate it.” – 1:19 AM
Khobi Price @khobi_price
LeBron James when asked about his future: pic.twitter.com/pZmYu9rLFD – 1:17 AM
LeBron James when asked about his future: pic.twitter.com/pZmYu9rLFD – 1:17 AM
TJ McBride @TJMcBrideNBA
I deeply enjoyed watching LeBron be damn near apex-LeBron this series. Doing this at 39 does not make sense to me but I’m constantly in awe of it. – 12:55 AM
I deeply enjoyed watching LeBron be damn near apex-LeBron this series. Doing this at 39 does not make sense to me but I’m constantly in awe of it. – 12:55 AM
Christos Tsaltas @Tsaltas46
With LeBron, Steph, and Durant out of the #NBAPlayoffs we’re in the new era of the league officially. – 12:42 AM
With LeBron, Steph, and Durant out of the #NBAPlayoffs we’re in the new era of the league officially. – 12:42 AM
Ball Don’t Lie @Balldontlie
LeBron left it all out on the court for his final game of the 2023-24 season 💪 pic.twitter.com/DAaRtQucTo – 12:42 AM
LeBron left it all out on the court for his final game of the 2023-24 season 💪 pic.twitter.com/DAaRtQucTo – 12:42 AM
Tony Mejia @MejiaDinero
Tough for the Lakers to show all that fight and ultimately fall. Free-throw shooting played a huge role. Austin Reaves & Spencer Dinwiddie rarely missed and faltered on consecutive attempts each. Bron & AD missed some biggies. Needed perfection on the road. Simple as that. – 12:42 AM
Tough for the Lakers to show all that fight and ultimately fall. Free-throw shooting played a huge role. Austin Reaves & Spencer Dinwiddie rarely missed and faltered on consecutive attempts each. Bron & AD missed some biggies. Needed perfection on the road. Simple as that. – 12:42 AM
Shandel Richardson @ShandelRich
LeBron in series: 27.8 ppg, 6.6 rpg, 8.8 apg, 40.8 mpg at 39. – 12:38 AM
LeBron in series: 27.8 ppg, 6.6 rpg, 8.8 apg, 40.8 mpg at 39. – 12:38 AM
Jorge Sierra @hoopshype
If the Nuggets win the title this season, LeBron will have been beaten by the eventual champion nine times in his career.
That would be a (sad) NBA record, tying Wilt Chamberlain at No. 1. – 12:35 AM
If the Nuggets win the title this season, LeBron will have been beaten by the eventual champion nine times in his career.
That would be a (sad) NBA record, tying Wilt Chamberlain at No. 1. – 12:35 AM
Zach Kram @zachkram
Jamal Murray is the fourth player in the play-by-play era (since 1997) with multiple go-ahead shots in the final 5 seconds of a game in the same postseason, per @Stathead.
– LeBron in 2018
– Turkoglu in 2009
– Horry in 2002
Murray is the first to do it twice in the same series. – 12:32 AM
Jamal Murray is the fourth player in the play-by-play era (since 1997) with multiple go-ahead shots in the final 5 seconds of a game in the same postseason, per @Stathead.
– LeBron in 2018
– Turkoglu in 2009
– Horry in 2002
Murray is the first to do it twice in the same series. – 12:32 AM
Dave McMenamin @mcten
The Nuggets beat the Lakers on opening night.
The Nuggets beat the Lakers the night the franchise unveiled Kobe Bryant’s statue.
The Nuggets beat the Lakers the night LeBron James became the first player to reach 40,000 points.
The Nuggets beat the Lakers to end their season. – 12:31 AM
The Nuggets beat the Lakers on opening night.
The Nuggets beat the Lakers the night the franchise unveiled Kobe Bryant’s statue.
The Nuggets beat the Lakers the night LeBron James became the first player to reach 40,000 points.
The Nuggets beat the Lakers to end their season. – 12:31 AM
StatMuse @statmuse
No LeBron, KD or Steph in the second round for the first time since 2005. pic.twitter.com/eH2Oa9h4Pd – 12:30 AM
No LeBron, KD or Steph in the second round for the first time since 2005. pic.twitter.com/eH2Oa9h4Pd – 12:30 AM
Cameron Tabatabaie @CTabatabaie
LeBron to the Lakers this summer pic.twitter.com/fh2yQ89Q9a – 12:30 AM
LeBron to the Lakers this summer pic.twitter.com/fh2yQ89Q9a – 12:30 AM
Dave McMenamin @mcten
The Nuggets win, 108-106, in one of the best first round games you’re ever going to see.
Murray 32 pts 7 ast; Jokic 25 pts 20 reb 9 ast; MPJ 26 pts
LeBron 30 pts 11 ast 9 reb 4 stl; Reaves 19 pts 4 ast; AD 17 pts on 8-of-11 15 reb 4 ast; Rui 15 pts 5 reb; D-Lo 14 pts 6 ast – 12:29 AM
The Nuggets win, 108-106, in one of the best first round games you’re ever going to see.
Murray 32 pts 7 ast; Jokic 25 pts 20 reb 9 ast; MPJ 26 pts
LeBron 30 pts 11 ast 9 reb 4 stl; Reaves 19 pts 4 ast; AD 17 pts on 8-of-11 15 reb 4 ast; Rui 15 pts 5 reb; D-Lo 14 pts 6 ast – 12:29 AM
Tony Jones @Tjonesonthenba
LeBron James tied the game at 106-106 with two free-throws. The Nuggets went through Murray for the game-winning possession and the Lakers didn’t have a timeout to advance the ball.
The Nuggets win Game 2 and Game 5 on game-winners. The difference is the Game 3 win in LA – 12:27 AM
LeBron James tied the game at 106-106 with two free-throws. The Nuggets went through Murray for the game-winning possession and the Lakers didn’t have a timeout to advance the ball.
The Nuggets win Game 2 and Game 5 on game-winners. The difference is the Game 3 win in LA – 12:27 AM
Jorge Sierra @hoopshype
What did the team that beat LeBron in the playoffs do?
2006: Conference Finals
2007: Champion
2008: Champion
2009: Finals loser
2010: Finals loser
2011: Champion
2014: Champion
2015: Champion
2017: Champion
2018: Champion
2021: Finals loser
2023: Champion
2024: ??? – 12:27 AM
What did the team that beat LeBron in the playoffs do?
2006: Conference Finals
2007: Champion
2008: Champion
2009: Finals loser
2010: Finals loser
2011: Champion
2014: Champion
2015: Champion
2017: Champion
2018: Champion
2021: Finals loser
2023: Champion
2024: ??? – 12:27 AM
Mike Trudell @LakersReporter
Missed free throws from the Lakers have been a major factor tonight, but LeBron hit the two biggest ones to tie the game with 26.3 seconds left.
LAL now 18 for 27. – 12:24 AM
Missed free throws from the Lakers have been a major factor tonight, but LeBron hit the two biggest ones to tie the game with 26.3 seconds left.
LAL now 18 for 27. – 12:24 AM
Nate Duncan @NateDuncanNBA
LeBron misses on Jokic, everyone jogs back, Jokic gets the board and forces Rui to match up with him and scores before the defense is set. – 12:21 AM
LeBron misses on Jokic, everyone jogs back, Jokic gets the board and forces Rui to match up with him and scores before the defense is set. – 12:21 AM
StatMuse @statmuse
Oldest player with a 25p/10a playoff game:
1. LeBron in Game 5
2. LeBron in Game 2
Timeless. pic.twitter.com/0DpPwxJeso – 12:17 AM
Oldest player with a 25p/10a playoff game:
1. LeBron in Game 5
2. LeBron in Game 2
Timeless. pic.twitter.com/0DpPwxJeso – 12:17 AM
Dave McMenamin @mcten
Players with 40-plus minutes tonight as we near the final 3 minutes of the 4th Q: the 25-year-old Michael Porter Jr., the 28-year-old Aaron Gordon, the 39-year-old LeBron James – 12:16 AM
Players with 40-plus minutes tonight as we near the final 3 minutes of the 4th Q: the 25-year-old Michael Porter Jr., the 28-year-old Aaron Gordon, the 39-year-old LeBron James – 12:16 AM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
Look out below?
Jamal Murray dunks on LeBron James. And then flexed?
#NBAPlayoffs pic.twitter.com/7Bjuz5PaYD – 12:16 AM
Look out below?
Jamal Murray dunks on LeBron James. And then flexed?
#NBAPlayoffs pic.twitter.com/7Bjuz5PaYD – 12:16 AM
Wes Goldberg @wcgoldberg
Did Jamal Murray just do the LeBron shoulder shrug after dunking it on LeBron?! – 12:13 AM
Did Jamal Murray just do the LeBron shoulder shrug after dunking it on LeBron?! – 12:13 AM
Ryan Blackburn @NBABlackburn
Jamal Murray is in warrior mode.
That dude just dunked on LeBron. – 12:13 AM
Jamal Murray is in warrior mode.
That dude just dunked on LeBron. – 12:13 AM
Nate Duncan @NateDuncanNBA
There’s that zoom action for LeBron the Nuggets haven’t had an answer for. I’d run that every single time until they stop it. – 12:04 AM
There’s that zoom action for LeBron the Nuggets haven’t had an answer for. I’d run that every single time until they stop it. – 12:04 AM
Mike Trudell @LakersReporter
A timely rally from the Lakers after Denver took their biggest lead tonight came courtesy of 1 of 2 Davis FT’s, LeBron’s 3rd 3, and Hachimura’s dunk off LeBron’s 9th assist.
All tied at 87 with 8:30 to play. – 12:03 AM
A timely rally from the Lakers after Denver took their biggest lead tonight came courtesy of 1 of 2 Davis FT’s, LeBron’s 3rd 3, and Hachimura’s dunk off LeBron’s 9th assist.
All tied at 87 with 8:30 to play. – 12:03 AM
Nate Duncan @NateDuncanNBA
Amazing defensive possession by Peyton Watson, stopping the rim and then rotating out to LeBron to force a violation – 12:02 AM
Amazing defensive possession by Peyton Watson, stopping the rim and then rotating out to LeBron to force a violation – 12:02 AM
Josh Newman @Joshua_Newman
If LeBron wants one more crack at reaching the summit, he needs to get real about playing with his kid and make a move. – 11:59 PM
If LeBron wants one more crack at reaching the summit, he needs to get real about playing with his kid and make a move. – 11:59 PM
Duvalier Johnson @DuvalierJohnson
Feels like LeBron has played every single minute in this one heading into the 4th so he HAS to be gassed. Up to 33 minutes, only to see that Aaron Gordon has played 34 minutes.
Final quarter, it is about who wants it more. – 11:54 PM
Feels like LeBron has played every single minute in this one heading into the 4th so he HAS to be gassed. Up to 33 minutes, only to see that Aaron Gordon has played 34 minutes.
Final quarter, it is about who wants it more. – 11:54 PM
Law Murray @LawMurrayTheNU
Reggie Miller calling out MPJ for not dunking on LeBron
He said he not like that – 11:52 PM
Reggie Miller calling out MPJ for not dunking on LeBron
He said he not like that – 11:52 PM
Kamenetzky Brothers @KamBrothers
LeBron’s sneakers look like they were made from a smoking jacket. AK – 11:51 PM
LeBron’s sneakers look like they were made from a smoking jacket. AK – 11:51 PM
Khobi Price @khobi_price
LeBron James came up hobbling, holding his left ankle after that layup. Didn’t get back on defense and stayed on the floor for the Nuggets’ ensuing possession. – 11:49 PM
LeBron James came up hobbling, holding his left ankle after that layup. Didn’t get back on defense and stayed on the floor for the Nuggets’ ensuing possession. – 11:49 PM
Dave McMenamin @mcten
LeBron James appeared to tweak his left ankle on that last layup. He is staying in the game after re-lacing his sneakers. – 11:49 PM
LeBron James appeared to tweak his left ankle on that last layup. He is staying in the game after re-lacing his sneakers. – 11:49 PM
Mike Trudell @LakersReporter
Another huge swing, as LeBron wanted a foul at the rim, but didn’t get a call, and Porter Jr. hit a transition 3 to put DEN up 5.
Then LeBron tweaked his ankle on a layup at the other end, but is up and appears to be OK. – 11:49 PM
Another huge swing, as LeBron wanted a foul at the rim, but didn’t get a call, and Porter Jr. hit a transition 3 to put DEN up 5.
Then LeBron tweaked his ankle on a layup at the other end, but is up and appears to be OK. – 11:49 PM
Jovan Buha @jovanbuha
LeBron just landed awkwardly and was holding his leg. He’s now retying his left shoe and walking it off as he grimaces. – 11:49 PM
LeBron just landed awkwardly and was holding his leg. He’s now retying his left shoe and walking it off as he grimaces. – 11:49 PM
Tony Jones @Tjonesonthenba
And now LeBron James turns his ankle on that last take to the basket – 11:48 PM
And now LeBron James turns his ankle on that last take to the basket – 11:48 PM
Mike Trudell @LakersReporter
Hayes is in now for LAL, next to LeBron, Russell, Dinwiddie and Prince.
LAL trail 76-74. – 11:47 PM
Hayes is in now for LAL, next to LeBron, Russell, Dinwiddie and Prince.
LAL trail 76-74. – 11:47 PM
Dave McMenamin @mcten
LeBron James comes out of the timeout with an and-1 layup and makes the FT to tie it up. Meanwhile, Jaxson Hayes has checked in for Anthony Davis, who has gone back to the locker room. – 11:46 PM
LeBron James comes out of the timeout with an and-1 layup and makes the FT to tie it up. Meanwhile, Jaxson Hayes has checked in for Anthony Davis, who has gone back to the locker room. – 11:46 PM
TJ McBride @TJMcBrideNBA
Porter has been spectacular this series. His comfort level in the playoffs is on another level. His shooting is one part, but his rebounding, defense and urgency on both ends have been huge so far.
Going from a four-point play to standing up LeBron in the post is a big leap. – 11:46 PM
Porter has been spectacular this series. His comfort level in the playoffs is on another level. His shooting is one part, but his rebounding, defense and urgency on both ends have been huge so far.
Going from a four-point play to standing up LeBron in the post is a big leap. – 11:46 PM
Mike Trudell @LakersReporter
The game shifted on that extra possession for Denver with LeBron called for the PF battling with Jokic. Since then:
– Jokic 3
– KCP layup
– Hachimura 2
– MPJ layup
– MPJ 3
Davis is struggling with the left shoulder, hasn’t taken a shot. – 11:43 PM
The game shifted on that extra possession for Denver with LeBron called for the PF battling with Jokic. Since then:
– Jokic 3
– KCP layup
– Hachimura 2
– MPJ layup
– MPJ 3
Davis is struggling with the left shoulder, hasn’t taken a shot. – 11:43 PM
Nate Duncan @NateDuncanNBA
That’s a pretty weak call on LeBron. They were both doing the same thing to each other, and Jokic had no chance of getting the ball where it bounced. – 11:40 PM
That’s a pretty weak call on LeBron. They were both doing the same thing to each other, and Jokic had no chance of getting the ball where it bounced. – 11:40 PM
Mike Trudell @LakersReporter
LeBron got called for a foul battling Jokic for a defensive rebound, and Jokic hit a 3 on Denver’s extra possession, trimming LAL’s 9-point lead to 6. – 11:39 PM
LeBron got called for a foul battling Jokic for a defensive rebound, and Jokic hit a 3 on Denver’s extra possession, trimming LAL’s 9-point lead to 6. – 11:39 PM
Vincent Goodwill @VinceGoodwill
AD has no business in the game. Reaching with one arm for rebounds. It’ll have to be a LeBron special – 11:39 PM
AD has no business in the game. Reaching with one arm for rebounds. It’ll have to be a LeBron special – 11:39 PM
Mike Trudell @LakersReporter
LeBron has 8 assists and 0 turnovers tonight, while Jokic has 6 assists to 5 turnovers.
LAL lead 63-56 at the 7:45 mark of the 3rd Q. – 11:35 PM
LeBron has 8 assists and 0 turnovers tonight, while Jokic has 6 assists to 5 turnovers.
LAL lead 63-56 at the 7:45 mark of the 3rd Q. – 11:35 PM
Adam Mares @Adam_Mares
I dont think KCP could guard LeBron for extended minutes. But he certainly can’t on one ankle. – 11:35 PM
I dont think KCP could guard LeBron for extended minutes. But he certainly can’t on one ankle. – 11:35 PM
Kendrick Perkins @KendrickPerkins
Keep it simple. Lebron needs to search out KCP and Murray and go straight to the post. Easy offense for the Lakers especially with AD being banged up – 11:34 PM
Keep it simple. Lebron needs to search out KCP and Murray and go straight to the post. Easy offense for the Lakers especially with AD being banged up – 11:34 PM
Nate Duncan @NateDuncanNBA
LeBron didn’t attack KCP enough in the post in Game 2 when they put Gordon on AD and Jokic on Rui. Ever since then, he’s gone right down low vs that matchup–sets up the DLo 3. – 11:31 PM
LeBron didn’t attack KCP enough in the post in Game 2 when they put Gordon on AD and Jokic on Rui. Ever since then, he’s gone right down low vs that matchup–sets up the DLo 3. – 11:31 PM
Ryan Blackburn @NBABlackburn
Nikola Jokic is giving up wide open threes on every single possession trying to play off ball vs LeBron in the post. – 11:30 PM
Nikola Jokic is giving up wide open threes on every single possession trying to play off ball vs LeBron in the post. – 11:30 PM
Ryan Ward @RyanWardLA
Crazy how all these games feel similar… Lakers hold a 3-point lead heading into halftime.
Feels like LA should be up by 10.
AD (16 pts, 9 rebs) and LeBron (10 pts, 7 asts, 4 rebs, 3 stls) doin work as per usual. – 11:09 PM
Crazy how all these games feel similar… Lakers hold a 3-point lead heading into halftime.
Feels like LA should be up by 10.
AD (16 pts, 9 rebs) and LeBron (10 pts, 7 asts, 4 rebs, 3 stls) doin work as per usual. – 11:09 PM
Khobi Price @khobi_price
HALFTIME: Lakers 53, Nuggets 50.
Anthony Davis: 16 points (8-10 shooting), nine rebounds. LeBron James: 10 points, seven assists, four rebounds.
Nuggets with nine turnovers, including four from Jokic and three from Gordon. – 11:08 PM
HALFTIME: Lakers 53, Nuggets 50.
Anthony Davis: 16 points (8-10 shooting), nine rebounds. LeBron James: 10 points, seven assists, four rebounds.
Nuggets with nine turnovers, including four from Jokic and three from Gordon. – 11:08 PM
Dave McMenamin @mcten
Huge 3 from Aaron Gordon just before the half cuts LAL’s lead in half. We go to the break with LAL up 53-50. AD 16p on 8-of-10 9r; LeBron 10p 7a 4r. DEN: Murray 16p; MPJ 11p; Jokic 8p 11r 4a. – 11:05 PM
Huge 3 from Aaron Gordon just before the half cuts LAL’s lead in half. We go to the break with LAL up 53-50. AD 16p on 8-of-10 9r; LeBron 10p 7a 4r. DEN: Murray 16p; MPJ 11p; Jokic 8p 11r 4a. – 11:05 PM
Vincent Goodwill @VinceGoodwill
Small flurry by the Nuggets makes it a 53-50 Lakers lead. Of note: LeBron has played 22 mins, AD 20. AD is eating again, with 16-9. Murray with 16 – 11:05 PM
Small flurry by the Nuggets makes it a 53-50 Lakers lead. Of note: LeBron has played 22 mins, AD 20. AD is eating again, with 16-9. Murray with 16 – 11:05 PM
Jovan Buha @jovanbuha
Halftime: Lakers 53, Nuggets 50
For the fifth time this series, LA enters halftime with a lead. They outscored Denver 29-22 in the second quarter. AD has 16 points and 9 rebounds. LeBron has 10/4/7. AR has 8 points. DLo has 7. LA has a 26-16 paint points advantage. – 11:05 PM
Halftime: Lakers 53, Nuggets 50
For the fifth time this series, LA enters halftime with a lead. They outscored Denver 29-22 in the second quarter. AD has 16 points and 9 rebounds. LeBron has 10/4/7. AR has 8 points. DLo has 7. LA has a 26-16 paint points advantage. – 11:05 PM
Tony Jones @Tjonesonthenba
Basically think the LeBron/AD PNR involving Jokic needs to be a switch. Even if it leaves Nikola on an island, he’s got to then trust the help behind him and trust that he shrinks enough space with his body to make it difficult for LeBron to drive him to the rim – 10:53 PM
Basically think the LeBron/AD PNR involving Jokic needs to be a switch. Even if it leaves Nikola on an island, he’s got to then trust the help behind him and trust that he shrinks enough space with his body to make it difficult for LeBron to drive him to the rim – 10:53 PM
Tony Jones @Tjonesonthenba
The Lakers just spammed four LeBron-Davis pick and rolls and scored easily on every one of them. LeBron has five assists. Michael Malone takes a rage timeout and immediately starts lamenting the lack of rotation, particularly from the weak side – 10:51 PM
The Lakers just spammed four LeBron-Davis pick and rolls and scored easily on every one of them. LeBron has five assists. Michael Malone takes a rage timeout and immediately starts lamenting the lack of rotation, particularly from the weak side – 10:51 PM
Mike Trudell @LakersReporter
An 11-6 Laker run with Jokic and Davis resting has LAL back in front at 35-34, capped by an and-1 from LeBron. – 10:47 PM
An 11-6 Laker run with Jokic and Davis resting has LAL back in front at 35-34, capped by an and-1 from LeBron. – 10:47 PM
NBA Kicks @NBAKicks
👀 Tonight’s Nike LeBron 21 for @KingJames in Denver! #NBAKicks pic.twitter.com/tBo2EhaWsb – 10:42 PM
👀 Tonight’s Nike LeBron 21 for @KingJames in Denver! #NBAKicks pic.twitter.com/tBo2EhaWsb – 10:42 PM
Jovan Buha @jovanbuha
First quarter: Nuggets 28, Lakers 24
Denver closed the first quarter on a 10-2 run. This is the first game they’ve led after the first. AD has 8 points and 4 rebounds. Austin Reaves has 6 points. LeBron has 2/2/2. Rui Hachimura has 3 points on 1-for-7 shooting. DLo is 0-for-2. – 10:36 PM
First quarter: Nuggets 28, Lakers 24
Denver closed the first quarter on a 10-2 run. This is the first game they’ve led after the first. AD has 8 points and 4 rebounds. Austin Reaves has 6 points. LeBron has 2/2/2. Rui Hachimura has 3 points on 1-for-7 shooting. DLo is 0-for-2. – 10:36 PM
Mike Trudell @LakersReporter
Taurean Prince has been very active with his hands defensively early, most recently stripping the ball from Jokic and getting the 5th DEN turnover.
LAL up 24-18 after LeBron scored on the other end. – 10:31 PM
Taurean Prince has been very active with his hands defensively early, most recently stripping the ball from Jokic and getting the 5th DEN turnover.
LAL up 24-18 after LeBron scored on the other end. – 10:31 PM
Kamenetzky Brothers @KamBrothers
D’Lo and LeBron with the rare double-challenge on that corner three from KCP! It’s officially “Not F—ing Around Time,” kids!!! AK – 10:18 PM
D’Lo and LeBron with the rare double-challenge on that corner three from KCP! It’s officially “Not F—ing Around Time,” kids!!! AK – 10:18 PM
Mike Trudell @LakersReporter
LeBron, Davis, Vanderbilt and Wood are all available.
Wood was cleared to play in Game 4 and was a DNP, and this is the first time Vanderbilt is officially available. – 9:16 PM
LeBron, Davis, Vanderbilt and Wood are all available.
Wood was cleared to play in Game 4 and was a DNP, and this is the first time Vanderbilt is officially available. – 9:16 PM
Ryan Ward @RyanWardLA
Anthony Davis (left wrist sprain), LeBron James (left ankle peroneal tendinopathy) and Jarred Vanderbilt (right midfoot sprain) have been upgraded to AVAILABLE for tonight’s game at Denver. – 9:10 PM
Anthony Davis (left wrist sprain), LeBron James (left ankle peroneal tendinopathy) and Jarred Vanderbilt (right midfoot sprain) have been upgraded to AVAILABLE for tonight’s game at Denver. – 9:10 PM
Ball Don’t Lie @Balldontlie
King James arrives rocking the all-black look for Game 5 👀
(via @NBA)
pic.twitter.com/03aQGD1GI1 – 9:03 PM
King James arrives rocking the all-black look for Game 5 👀
(via @NBA)
pic.twitter.com/03aQGD1GI1 – 9:03 PM
Chris Biderman @TheWarriorsWire
Watch: Bob Myers jokingly references LeBron James’ famous chase down block vs. Warriors during Lakers vs. Nuggets broadcast warriorswire.usatoday.com/2024/04/28/wat… pic.twitter.com/xcqRwVo8LM – 9:00 PM
Watch: Bob Myers jokingly references LeBron James’ famous chase down block vs. Warriors during Lakers vs. Nuggets broadcast warriorswire.usatoday.com/2024/04/28/wat… pic.twitter.com/xcqRwVo8LM – 9:00 PM
Jovan Buha @jovanbuha
Ep. 18 of Buha’s Block: Lakers mailbag
— What should LA do this summer?
— Can LA come back and win this series?
— Will LeBron & AD’s jerseys be retired?
— Optimal use of Vando in Game 5?
— And more
Watch: youtube.com/watch?v=RN5Efs… pic.twitter.com/bjEYGxM4XK – 6:40 PM
Ep. 18 of Buha’s Block: Lakers mailbag
— What should LA do this summer?
— Can LA come back and win this series?
— Will LeBron & AD’s jerseys be retired?
— Optimal use of Vando in Game 5?
— And more
Watch: youtube.com/watch?v=RN5Efs… pic.twitter.com/bjEYGxM4XK – 6:40 PM
Kurt Helin @basketballtalk
Agent Rich Paul says he expects LeBron to play next season, maybe for two or three more years
nbcsports.com/nba/news/agent… – 6:09 PM
Agent Rich Paul says he expects LeBron to play next season, maybe for two or three more years
nbcsports.com/nba/news/agent… – 6:09 PM
StatMuse @statmuse
Most 4th quarter points this playoffs:
42 — Anthony Edwards
40 — LeBron James
38 — Kyrie Irving pic.twitter.com/UOL1lGnndB – 4:59 PM
Most 4th quarter points this playoffs:
42 — Anthony Edwards
40 — LeBron James
38 — Kyrie Irving pic.twitter.com/UOL1lGnndB – 4:59 PM
Anil Gogna @AnilGognaNBA
Teams that started the Playoffs with the most pressure:
1. PHX – have no moves left
2. MIL – have no moves left
3. LAC – PG & Harden could both be FAs
4. LAL – could impact LeBron’s future with LA
Early exits could lead to significant front-office, coaching or player changes. – 3:55 PM
Teams that started the Playoffs with the most pressure:
1. PHX – have no moves left
2. MIL – have no moves left
3. LAC – PG & Harden could both be FAs
4. LAL – could impact LeBron’s future with LA
Early exits could lead to significant front-office, coaching or player changes. – 3:55 PM
Jorge Sierra @hoopshype
“I played for the GOAT, Michael Jordan. He paid me. When I played there, he was definitely the GOAT. Once I got traded, it became LeBron.”
More: hoopshype.com/lists/nba-poll… – 3:44 PM
“I played for the GOAT, Michael Jordan. He paid me. When I played there, he was definitely the GOAT. Once I got traded, it became LeBron.”
More: hoopshype.com/lists/nba-poll… – 3:44 PM
Aran Smith @nbadraftnet
Every NBA team fan base when they don’t win the championship this season:
Draft Bronny so LeBron can sign for a minimum deal with _ team.
Dear Fans:
LeBron James has a $51.415 Million player option for next year. League minimum $2.72 Million
Would you take that kind of pay cut? – 1:45 PM
Every NBA team fan base when they don’t win the championship this season:
Draft Bronny so LeBron can sign for a minimum deal with _ team.
Dear Fans:
LeBron James has a $51.415 Million player option for next year. League minimum $2.72 Million
Would you take that kind of pay cut? – 1:45 PM
Michael Scotto @MikeAScotto
Story: Who’s the greatest NBA player ever? We polled 100 players to find out, including a full voter breakdown based on their nationality, age, position, salary, star status, whether they have been teammates of LeBron, and their reasonings on @hoopshype. hoopshype.com/lists/nba-poll… – 1:38 PM
Story: Who’s the greatest NBA player ever? We polled 100 players to find out, including a full voter breakdown based on their nationality, age, position, salary, star status, whether they have been teammates of LeBron, and their reasonings on @hoopshype. hoopshype.com/lists/nba-poll… – 1:38 PM
CBS NBA @CBSSportsNBA
With LeBron James, Kevin Durant fading into sunset, changing of the NBA superstar guard is officially underway
(By @ColinCBSSports) cbssports.com/nba/news/with-… – 12:02 PM
With LeBron James, Kevin Durant fading into sunset, changing of the NBA superstar guard is officially underway
(By @ColinCBSSports) cbssports.com/nba/news/with-… – 12:02 PM
StatMuse @statmuse
LeBron in elimination games:
33.6 PPG
10.5 RPG
7.4 APG
statmuse.com/nba/player/leb… – 11:59 AM
LeBron in elimination games:
33.6 PPG
10.5 RPG
7.4 APG
statmuse.com/nba/player/leb… – 11:59 AM
Bill Simmons @BillSimmons
Before Round 2 the following guys could be out of the playoffs: KD, Booker, LeBron, AD, Zion, Butler, Bam, Embiid, Maxey, Giannis, Dame, Fox, Sabonis and Curry, plus Mitchell or Paolo, and either Luka/Kyrie or Kawhi/PG/Harden. That’s a shitload of stars! – 11:33 AM
Before Round 2 the following guys could be out of the playoffs: KD, Booker, LeBron, AD, Zion, Butler, Bam, Embiid, Maxey, Giannis, Dame, Fox, Sabonis and Curry, plus Mitchell or Paolo, and either Luka/Kyrie or Kawhi/PG/Harden. That’s a shitload of stars! – 11:33 AM
More on this storyline
As for his father, the Lakers want him back — badly — and the potential of the 39-year-old LeBron returning remains the most likely scenario. Lakers owner Jeanie Buss, in particular, believes James’ return is of paramount importance to their plan. This franchise has always been buoyed by the stars, and James’ ability to still play at an elite level at his advanced age has only strengthened the desire to have him retire in a purple-and-gold jersey one day. And after six seasons together in which there has been no shortage of ups and downs, Buss and James, team sources say, have a relationship that is better than ever these days. The Lakers, team sources say, would be open to discussing any deal that involves James coming back — including even the maximum three-year, $164 million extension they can offer. Playing through a three-year deal would put him at 42 by the end of the contract. -via The Athletic / April 30, 2024
Ben Golliver: Was there any thought that tonight was your last game with the Lakers? LeBron James: “I’m not going to answer that.” pic.twitter.com/tOySUdsmbI -via Twitter @BenGolliver / April 30, 2024