The three-time NBA champion says “I want to compete now” when describing the importance of strengthening the Lakers in a market ripe with talent.
Author: Martin Rogers, USA TODAY
Predicting NBA playoff matchups, regular-season finishes in East, West
We take a look at the finalcontests of the NBA regular season and predict what the postseason matchups are going to be.
Opinion: Stumbling Thunder just can’t get out of their own way as playoffs loom
The Thunder have been reeling since the All-Star break, and barring a quick late-season turnaround they’re looking at a first-round playoff exit.
Opinion: With Duke loss, Zion Williamson enters NBA universe with LeBron James-type expectations
LeBron. Serena. Zion. Duke’s fabulous freshman — already known across sports by just his first name — became an NBA star with Duke’s loss.
Opinion: LeBron James’ first Lakers season is over, and he still needs to earn fans’ loyalty
Los Angeles has missed the playoffs six consecutive seasons. This was the time things were supposed to get better for Lakers fans.
Opinion: Why Lakers may be worse with addition of LeBron James
With nine games to go, the Los Angeles Lakers are 32-41 and in danger of finishing with a worse record than last season’s miserable mark of 35-47.
Why taking your eyes off the NBA during March Madness would be a serious mistake
The jockeying for playoff seeding will be intense during the NBA’s final weeks of the regular season.
Opinion: Spurs should rename arena ‘Batcave’ after mammal invasion sparks home win streak
Migratory Mexican free-tailed bats invaded the AT&T Center on Jan. 31. The San Antonio Spurs haven’t lost at home since – a streak of 11 games.
Errol Spence Jr. beats Mikey Garcia: Round-by-round analysis of world welterweight championship bout
Round-by-round analysis of the world welterweight championship boxing match between Mikey Garcia and Errol Spence Jr.
Opinion: Soccer giant Real Madrid wise to bring back Zinedine Zidane
Real Madrid is set to rehire Zinedine Zidane in what seems like a desperate attempt to arrest of stunning fall, but that doesn’t make it wrong.