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What we learned about Suns comeback over Lakers

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What we learned about Suns comeback over Lakers

Phoenix Suns coach Budenholzer talks about Ryan Dunn Phoenix Suns coach Mike Budenholzer talks about the confidence Ryan Dunn gained as a player. The Phoenix Suns couldn't overcome their 18-point deficit on Monday night at the Footprint Center. They were fully capable of coming back, just like the Los Angeles Lakers did when they erased […]

Davis, LA dominates Phoenix in the 1st quarter

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Davis, LA dominates Phoenix in the 1st quarter

What is your hottest take for the 2025 NBA season? Advertising for MVP?!?!? The For The Hoops could be on to something. Hear some of the gang's hottest takes before the NBA season begins! The Phoenix Suns (2-1) host the Los Angeles Lakers (3-0) on Monday at the Footprint Center in a game that will […]

LeBron James on how the Lakers' roster composition helps him conserve energy

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LeBron James on how the Lakers' roster composition helps him conserve energy

In recent seasons, the Los Angeles Lakers have relied heavily on LeBron James playing excellent basketball to win games. Last season they struggled when he was benched, and that contributed to them winning just 47 games and losing in the first round of the playoffs. But they're off to a 3-0 start this season, even […]

LeBron James' triple-double helps the Lakers to their third win in a row

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LeBron James' triple-double helps the Lakers to their third win in a row

Lakers forward LeBron James, who drove past Kings forward DeMar DeRozan in the first half, finished with 32 points, 14 rebounds and 10 assists in Saturday night's win at Crypto.com Arena. (William Liang/Associated Press) After the Lakers began their season with two straight wins for the first time since 2010, LeBron James stood in front […]

Lakers vs. Kings prediction: odds, expert picks, expected starting lineup, betting trends and stats

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Lakers vs. Kings prediction: odds, expert picks, expected starting lineup, betting trends and stats

The Los Angeles Lakers stagnated against the Suns, but quickly turned the game around and won 123:116 on Friday evening. It will be the Lakers' first consecutive game this season, while the Sacramento Kings were off after a 117-115 home loss to the Minnesota Timberwolves on Thursday. Sacramento has the residual advantage here, but this […]

Dominant Anthony Davis helps the Lakers erase their 22-point deficit and defeat the Suns

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Dominant Anthony Davis helps the Lakers erase their 22-point deficit and defeat the Suns

Lakers forward LeBron James takes on Suns forward Royce O'Neale in the first half on Friday. (Eric Thayer/Associated Press) During the third quarter on Friday, fans stood and roared with excitement as if they had just seen LeBron James drive the ball through the basket with concussive force or Anthony Davis deflect a Phoenix Suns […]

Rui Hachimura reveals plan to take an aggressive stance against Julius Randle

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Rui Hachimura reveals plan to take an aggressive stance against Julius Randle

As the Los Angeles Lakers opened their first game of the 2024-25 season, Rui Hachimura made his presence known by making his first shot of the season, a three-pointer. From that point on, he earned second-chance opportunities by crashing the offensive glass, a philosophy introduced by head coach JJ Redick. A shortcoming of Hachimura's game […]

Fantasy basketball takeaways from NBA opening night

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Fantasy basketball takeaways from NBA opening night

New York Knicks guard Miles McBride impressed on Tuesday, making him a waiver target for fantasy basketball managers. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa) The NBA is back and what a night to kick off the season! With only two games to play on Tuesday, the championship banner was raised in Boston and history was made in Los […]

Rui Hachimura reveals whether he feels he can play in the season opener

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Rui Hachimura reveals whether he feels he can play in the season opener

One of the biggest, if not the most important, key to a successful season for the Los Angeles Lakers is staying healthy. While LeBron James and Anthony Davis both played in over 70 games last season, forward Jarred Vanderbilt and guard Gabe Vincent, two of their best defenders, missed almost the entire season. For now, […]

LeBron and Bronny James made NBA history by playing together in the Lakers' 110-103 win over Minnesota

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LeBron and Bronny James made NBA history by playing together in the Lakers' 110-103 win over Minnesota

LOS ANGELES (AP) — LeBron James and Bronny James became the first father and son to play together in the NBA on Tuesday night during the Los Angeles Lakers' 110-103 victory over the Minnesota Timberwolves. The 39-year-old superstar and his 20-year-old son played together for nearly two and a half minutes toward the end of […]