Is Laton native and former Fresno State basketball coach Ron Adams headed to the Los Angeles Lakers? ESPN reports that the Golden State Warriors granted permission to the Lakers to interview Adams about joining coach Frank Vogel's staff. ESPN cited league sources for its report. Survey: NBA's Best Assistant Coach Prior...
Magic Johnson Abruptly Resigns as Lakers’ President
LOS ANGELES — Magic Johnson abruptly quit as the Los Angeles Lakers' president of basketball operations Tuesday night, citing his desire to return to the simpler life he enjoyed as a wealthy businessman and beloved former player before taking charge of this tempestuous franchise just over two years ago. Johnson...
LeBron Rallies Lakers to 111-106 Victory Over Rockets
LOS ANGELES — LeBron James knows that he needs to turn up his intensity if the Los Angeles Lakers are going to make the playoffs. He certainly did that on Thursday night against the Houston Rockets when his team needed it the most. James scored 16 of his 29 points...
LeBron James’ Move to Lakers Could Cost Him $20 Million in Taxes
Gov. Jerry Brown has gotten a lot of credit for California’s fiscal rebound. When he came to office, the state budget was running a deficit of $27 billion; now, as Brown leaves office, he’ll leave his successor, Gavin Newsom, with a $15 billion rainy day fund. Thanks, Jerry! But Californians actually...
He Promised: LeBron James Is AP’s Male Athlete of 2018
LeBron James went to the NBA Finals for the eighth consecutive year. He changed addresses again, leaving his Cleveland home for the second time to join the Los Angeles Lakers in the biggest move of free agency over the summer. He remained arguably the dominant player in the basketball, adding...
LeBron Gets First Win in LA as Lakers Beat Kings
LeBron James is a winner for the first time as a Laker. James scored 18 points in a back-and-forth first half before resting in the second half, watching his teammates pull out a 128-123 preseason victory over the Sacramento Kings on Thursday night. Brandon Ingram missed two free throws with...
Magic Already Excited by LeBron's Offseason Impact on Lakers
EL SEGUNDO — Magic Johnson can already see LeBron James' impact on the young Los Angeles Lakers before they've even had a regular practice together. After just a few weeks of unusually competitive offseason scrimmages, the Lakers' basketball boss can't wait to see how James' leadership will translate into real...
LeBron James Says in Kaepernick Reference: I Stand With Nike
NEW YORK — Clutching his young daughter in his arms, LeBron James said he stands with Nike, a clear reference to the company's Colin Kaepernick ad campaign. The basketball superstar — and new Los Angeles Laker — made the remarks as he received an award Tuesday for both his style...
Stephen Curry Ready to See LeBron James Even More Often
WALNUT CREEK — Stephen Curry can only imagine the intensity level of the Lakers-Warriors rivalry now that LeBron James has landed in L.A. After four straight NBA Finals against James and the Cleveland Cavaliers, two-time defending champion Golden State will get four matchups against James during the regular season. "And...
Go Back Home to Ohio, LeBron James
Sure, I’m happy to see the world’s greatest basketball player join my favorite team, the Los Angeles Lakers. But as a Californian, I fear LeBron is the last thing our state needs. His arrival is a high-profile symptom of one of our state’s big problems: California favors older, proven, and...