LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers are set to reach the playoffs and could go on a deep run, which is a far cry from the state of the franchise before ...
[Minnesota Timberwolves](https://www.mirror.co.uk/all-about/minnesota-timberwolves) send D’Angelo Russell to Los Angeles while Jarred Vanderbilt and Malik Beasley joined James in a move that sent Russell Westbrook to Utah before the former MVP was bought out. [Cleveland Cavaliers](https://www.mirror.co.uk/all-about/cleveland-cavaliers), doing so in the 2008 and 2010 playoffs. The trade broke up the core of Cleveland’s 2016 NBA championship win, and James joined the Los Angeles Lakers a year later. Alongside Chris Bosh and Dwyane Wade, James then beat Celtics five straight times in the Play-Offs, including twice in Eastern Conference Finals elimination games at the TD Garden in Boston. [the Lakers](https://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/other-sports/american-sports/lebron-james-lakers-nba-title-29617665) just prior to February’s trade deadline that has breathed new life into James and co.’s season - and the purple-and-gold could make a deep [Play-Off](https://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/other-sports/american-sports/whos-in-nba-play-offs-29465001) run. [they start the final week of the regular season](https://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/other-sports/american-sports/lakers-mavericks-chase-nba-playoff-29612183) just percentage points out of fifth place after adding depth and three-point shooting to the roster. However the two have been rivals for some time as their paths intertwined over the last 15 years. The Celtics team perhaps led James to join the [Miami Heat](https://www.mirror.co.uk/all-about/miami-heat) in free agency - and the rivalry deepened from there. [Kyrie Irving](https://www.mirror.co.uk/all-about/kyrie-irving), who was the Cavaliers’ second star behind the four-time MVP, in 2017. [Donald Trump](https://www.mirror.co.uk/all-about/donald-trump) on a Boston radio show. [Boston Celtics](https://www.mirror.co.uk/all-about/boston-celtics) player and current [Utah Jazz](https://www.mirror.co.uk/all-about/utah-jazz) CEO of basketball operations, never faced one another on the court and are over two decades apart in age. [NBA](https://www.mirror.co.uk/all-about/nba) Trade Deadline - and the credit for their upturn in fortunes could well be placed at the door of LeBron James’ enemy Danny Ainge.
The Lakers clinched a play-in spot Tuesday, but with LeBron James and Anthony Davis both logging heavy minutes in the overtime win, their availability for ...
"We have our short-term business that we need to take care of and our long-term business that we need to take care of," Ham said. "If we see that they won't have any issues, in terms of their health, and we're not putting them at risk, then we'll proceed," Ham said. "So, I mean, we'll all get on a phone call or something tomorrow morning and go from there." "How my foot feels when I wake up and I step out of bed," James said when asked what would determine whether he suits up for the Clippers game or not. Since Davis has been back in the mix, he sat out one leg of all three back-to-backs on the Lakers' schedule. "It definitely didn't help but we needed to get the win."
Since Lakers forward Lebron James returned from a foot injury on March 26, Los Angeles has taken tentative steps toward saving its season.
LeBron James powered the resurgent Los Angeles Lakers to a crucial 135-133 overtime win over the Utah Jazz as LA looks to battle its way into the NBA ...
But in the topsy-turvy Western Conference, anything can happen and, led by Kelly Olynyk, the Jazz went on a late run. The center nailed both free throws to tie things up at 124-124. Will Hardy’s Utah squad came out of halftime 11 points down and with a point to prove. With just 1:43 left in the game, Reaves – who has been integral to the Lakers’ turnaround – drained a huge three with what should have been the dagger. However, LeBron and Co. Following the victory against the Jazz, the Lakers currently have the same 41-38 record as their crosstown rivals, the LA Clippers – with the two playing in the Lakers’ second game of a back-to-back tonight.
LeBron James said it himself earlier this season, he is not about to not make the playoffs twice in a row for the first time in his career.
The man arrives early to every game, his demeanor is different and his motivation is unique. Both LA teams are all-in to fight for a direct spot to the NBA Playoffs. In the end, he still got the winning shot and dropped 37 points in a complicated victory for the Lakers. First, he missed the potential winning shot in regular time and he knew he had to redeem himself in OT. James kept on talking and didn't lose his train of thought. [The NBA is on fire, promising a historic close to the season with many teams still hoping to make the playoffs](https://www.marca.com/en/basketball/nba/2023/04/04/642b5436ca4741aa1b8b45a5.html) [LeBron James](https://www.marca.com/en/basketball/nba/los-angeles-lakers/2023/04/05/642cf4db46163f77878b462c.html) said it himself earlier this season, he is not about to not make the playoffs twice in a row for the first time in his career.
Now that a Starbucks store has opened at LeBron James' new community center, House Three Thirty, PETA sent a letter to the philanthropist basketball star ...
Having played 38 minutes in an overtime victory last night, Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James is being listed as questionable for Wednesday night's game ...
LeBron James is looking to continue to lead the Los Angeles Lakers to a playoff spot, but will he play on Wednesday in a crucial game against the Clippers?
LeBron James and Anthony Davis were both listed as questionable with their respective foot injuries, but the Lakers upgraded them to available approximately ...
James (foot) will suit up for Wednesday's game against the Clippers, Shams Charania of The Athletic reports. James has been battling soreness in his right ...
LeBron James' teammates made goat noises during his postgame interview after the Los Angeles Lakers beat the Utah Jazz on Tuesday.