How did LeBron James become “King of the Internet”? The traditional media spotlight (Cover of Sports Illustrated at 17. High school games on ESPN. Drafted No. 1 overall in 2003.) made LeBron James a sensation long before YouTube (founded in 2005), Twitter (launched in 2006) and Instagram (debuted in 2010). But these social media sites … Read more
DeMar DeRozan #10 of the San Antonio Spurs greets Kawhi Leonard #2 of the Toronto Raptors at the end of the game at the AT&T Center on January 3, 2019 in San Antonio, Texas. Ronald Cortes/Getty Images A controversial trade that sent then-face of the San Antonio Spurs franchise, Kawhi Leonard, to the Toronto Raptors … Read more
It’s been about two weeks since the start of NBA free agency, which means it’s time to take a step back and evaluate where the Lakers’ newly lauded roster stands. Let’s recap: Lakers re-signed Austin Reaves, Rui Hachimura and D’Angelo Russell; guaranteed Jarred Vanderbilt’s partially guaranteed contract; signed Gabe Vincent, Taurean Prince, Jaxson Hayes and … Read more
LAS VEGAS — Late in the first half of the Los Angeles Lakers’ 103-96 summer league victory over the Golden State Warriors on Saturday, sophomore wing Max Christie stepped to the free throw line after being fouled on an alley-oop attempt. Less than a minute earlier, Christie completed what he considered “the best dunk” of … Read more
LAS VEGAS — Although the Lakers have been unanimously considered one of the winners of the offseason, vice president of basketball operations and general manager Rob Pelinka said Sunday that the organization is still looking to add another key piece to its roster. The Lakers re-signed Austin Reaves, Rui Hachimura and D’Angelo Russell; signed Gabe … Read more
LAS VEGAS (AP) — Coming soon: The NBA Cup. The NBA unveiled details Saturday for its season opener, which will have a prize pool of about $18 million and will be capped by a championship game — which does not count toward the standings — in Las Vegas on Dec. 9. It’s an event NBA … Read more
LAS VEGAS (AP) – Grant Hill began working on the USA Basketball roster for this summer’s World Cup many months ago, long before the first invitations were extended. The result, he hopes, will make it all worth the effort. USA Basketball formally unveiled the 12-player world championship roster Thursday, with no changes to the group … Read more
SACRAMENTO, Calif. – The Miami Heat crushed the Los Angeles Lakers 107-90 in Los Angeles’ summer league opener at the California Classic. Here are a few impressions from the team’s debut. Christie seems ready to make a leap Max Christie looked like a sophomore playing with rookies, which is an encouraging sign of his long-term … Read more
SACRAMENTO, Calif. – The Miami Heat crushed the Los Angeles Lakers 107-90 in Los Angeles’ summer league opener at the California Classic. Here are a few impressions from the team’s debut. Christie seems ready to make a leap Max Christie looked like a sophomore playing with rookies, which is an encouraging sign of his long-term … Read more
Follow live free-agency news and analysis from our entire NBA staff, and Sign up for The Bounce to get basketball content delivered straight to your inbox. How do you win in NBA free agency without money? The Phoenix Suns may have just found a way that has eerie echoes of the 2021-22 Golden State Warriors … Read more