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Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
“A lot of criticism comes with playing sport or being on TV. It’s just a perspective thing. Everybody take a look in the mirror. Nobody’s perfect”
Devin Booker on Instagram post of LeBron James photo tagged MOOD after #Suns loss to Adelaide 36ers
“It’s more of a life statement” pic.twitter.com/bb3VKxsYaK – 4:30 PM
“A lot of criticism comes with playing sport or being on TV. It’s just a perspective thing. Everybody take a look in the mirror. Nobody’s perfect”
Devin Booker on Instagram post of LeBron James photo tagged MOOD after #Suns loss to Adelaide 36ers
“It’s more of a life statement” pic.twitter.com/bb3VKxsYaK – 4:30 PM
John Schuhmann @johnschuhmann
Lakers’ first defensive possession of the preseason wasn’t exactly encouraging in regard to LeBron making the next rotation on defense more than he did last season. pic.twitter.com/ILLUM9n2P7 – 12:10 PM
Lakers’ first defensive possession of the preseason wasn’t exactly encouraging in regard to LeBron making the next rotation on defense more than he did last season. pic.twitter.com/ILLUM9n2P7 – 12:10 PM
Chuck Cooperstein @coopmavs
So were this the regular season, LeBron James would have seen his all time record of 1096 straight games scoring 10+ pts come to an end as he scored 4 in 16 min in a loss to SAC. He shot 0-7 FG. Only 1x, in his 3rd season. has he ever played a game in which he did not have a FG – 3:00 AM
So were this the regular season, LeBron James would have seen his all time record of 1096 straight games scoring 10+ pts come to an end as he scored 4 in 16 min in a loss to SAC. He shot 0-7 FG. Only 1x, in his 3rd season. has he ever played a game in which he did not have a FG – 3:00 AM
Melissa Rohlin @melissarohlin
LeBron laughed when he was asked about shooting 0-for 7 from the field: pic.twitter.com/9r8yLzWmPw – 1:51 AM
LeBron laughed when he was asked about shooting 0-for 7 from the field: pic.twitter.com/9r8yLzWmPw – 1:51 AM
Mark Medina @MarkG_Medina
Keegan Murray on matching up against LeBron James pic.twitter.com/6Z0scr1fSf – 1:13 AM
Keegan Murray on matching up against LeBron James pic.twitter.com/6Z0scr1fSf – 1:13 AM
Brad Turner @BA_Turner
Lakers drop 105-75 game to Kings. AD had 11 points, 11 rebounds. LeBron James 4 points, but missed all seven of his field goals. Russell Westbrook had 5 points, 3 assists, 2 rebounds. – 12:54 AM
Lakers drop 105-75 game to Kings. AD had 11 points, 11 rebounds. LeBron James 4 points, but missed all seven of his field goals. Russell Westbrook had 5 points, 3 assists, 2 rebounds. – 12:54 AM
Dave McMenamin @mcten
Lakers drop their preseason opener 105-75 to SAC with Darvin Ham limiting his starters’ playing time. AD 11p 11r in 16 mins; Russ 5p on 2-of-3 3a in 15 mins; LeBron 4p on 0-of-7 2a in 16 mins. Rookie Cole Swider had 10p off the bench. LAL has PHX in Vegas on Wednesday. – 12:53 AM
Lakers drop their preseason opener 105-75 to SAC with Darvin Ham limiting his starters’ playing time. AD 11p 11r in 16 mins; Russ 5p on 2-of-3 3a in 15 mins; LeBron 4p on 0-of-7 2a in 16 mins. Rookie Cole Swider had 10p off the bench. LAL has PHX in Vegas on Wednesday. – 12:53 AM
Mike Trudell @LakersReporter
As expected, LeBron, AD and Westbrook are all done for the night having played in the 1st half. Patrick Beverley may also be done for the evening.
Rookies Cole Swider and Max Christie started the 2nd half alongside JTA, Nunn and Jones. – 12:03 AM
As expected, LeBron, AD and Westbrook are all done for the night having played in the 1st half. Patrick Beverley may also be done for the evening.
Rookies Cole Swider and Max Christie started the 2nd half alongside JTA, Nunn and Jones. – 12:03 AM
Melissa Rohlin @melissarohlin
Doubt we’re gonna see LeBron James, Russell Westbrook or Anthony Davis again tonight.
LeBron was 0-for-7 from the field. If I were a betting woman, I’d place a lot of money that he’s going to go off next game, even though it’s just the preseason. – 12:00 AM
Doubt we’re gonna see LeBron James, Russell Westbrook or Anthony Davis again tonight.
LeBron was 0-for-7 from the field. If I were a betting woman, I’d place a lot of money that he’s going to go off next game, even though it’s just the preseason. – 12:00 AM
StatMuse @statmuse
LeBron tonight:
4 PTS
0-7 FG
0-2 3P
Preseason. pic.twitter.com/EJkpzPn5RG – 11:58 PM
LeBron tonight:
4 PTS
0-7 FG
0-2 3P
Preseason. pic.twitter.com/EJkpzPn5RG – 11:58 PM
Jovan Buha @jovanbuha
Halftime: Lakers 46, Kings 41
Anthony Davis has 11 pts (two 3s) and 11 rebs. Russell Westbrook has 5 pts, 3 rebs and 3 asts. Rough shooting half for LeBron (4 pts on 0-of-7 FGs). Impressive play from Wenten Gabriel. The Lakers are a team-high +6 with Kendrick Nunn on the floor. – 11:42 PM
Halftime: Lakers 46, Kings 41
Anthony Davis has 11 pts (two 3s) and 11 rebs. Russell Westbrook has 5 pts, 3 rebs and 3 asts. Rough shooting half for LeBron (4 pts on 0-of-7 FGs). Impressive play from Wenten Gabriel. The Lakers are a team-high +6 with Kendrick Nunn on the floor. – 11:42 PM
Tim Reynolds @ByTimReynolds
LeBron is 0 for 7 tonight late in the half.
The last time he was 0 for 7 at halftime of a game was Feb. 19, 2008.
That year, the Philadelphia Phillies won the World Series.
LFG. – 11:37 PM
LeBron is 0 for 7 tonight late in the half.
The last time he was 0 for 7 at halftime of a game was Feb. 19, 2008.
That year, the Philadelphia Phillies won the World Series.
LFG. – 11:37 PM
Mike Trudell @LakersReporter
Davis has controlled the defensive glass thus far with 9 rebounds in 12 minutes. He’s 2 for 5 with a made 3 on the other end.
LeBron has yet to hit a shot, starting 0 for 7 as he looks for his rhythm. He’s 4 for 5 at the FT line, with LAL leading 35-28 midway through the 2nd. – 11:27 PM
Davis has controlled the defensive glass thus far with 9 rebounds in 12 minutes. He’s 2 for 5 with a made 3 on the other end.
LeBron has yet to hit a shot, starting 0 for 7 as he looks for his rhythm. He’s 4 for 5 at the FT line, with LAL leading 35-28 midway through the 2nd. – 11:27 PM
Melissa Rohlin @melissarohlin
LeBron James has opened the Lakers’ first preseason game shooting 0-for-6 from the field. He was clearly frustrated after missing the last shot he was fouled on, shaking his head as he looked down at the floor. – 11:24 PM
LeBron James has opened the Lakers’ first preseason game shooting 0-for-6 from the field. He was clearly frustrated after missing the last shot he was fouled on, shaking his head as he looked down at the floor. – 11:24 PM
Mark Medina @MarkG_Medina
LeBron James’ stomach hurting a bit after Trey Lyles bumped him during his last drive. – 11:20 PM
LeBron James’ stomach hurting a bit after Trey Lyles bumped him during his last drive. – 11:20 PM
Rob Perez @WorldWideWob
5:58 left, 1Q.
Current Lakers lineup:
Patrick Beverley
Russell Westbrook
LeBron James
Anthony Davis
Juan Toscano-Anderson – 10:54 PM
5:58 left, 1Q.
Current Lakers lineup:
Patrick Beverley
Russell Westbrook
LeBron James
Anthony Davis
Juan Toscano-Anderson – 10:54 PM
Matt George @MattGeorgeSAC
Totally understand the arguments for not wanting to start Keegan Murray and have him defend LeBron.
Except this is preseason, which is all about testing and getting experience before the regular season.
Regardless of him starting, I hope Keegan gets a little time guarding LBJ. – 10:34 PM
Totally understand the arguments for not wanting to start Keegan Murray and have him defend LeBron.
Except this is preseason, which is all about testing and getting experience before the regular season.
Regardless of him starting, I hope Keegan gets a little time guarding LBJ. – 10:34 PM
Mike Trudell @LakersReporter
Ham said he’ll likely play 11 or 12 guys tonight, including LeBron, AD and Westbrook. Their minutes will be limited in this preseason opener.
Walker IV is out, but is expected to be cleared to play by tomorrow (next game is Wednesday)
Brown Jr. and Schroder are also out. – 9:03 PM
Ham said he’ll likely play 11 or 12 guys tonight, including LeBron, AD and Westbrook. Their minutes will be limited in this preseason opener.
Walker IV is out, but is expected to be cleared to play by tomorrow (next game is Wednesday)
Brown Jr. and Schroder are also out. – 9:03 PM
Mark Medina @MarkG_Medina
Darvin Ham on Anthony Davis running the offense and the dynamic with LeBron, AD and Russ pic.twitter.com/Vpx4XFvTuj – 9:02 PM
Darvin Ham on Anthony Davis running the offense and the dynamic with LeBron, AD and Russ pic.twitter.com/Vpx4XFvTuj – 9:02 PM
Mike Trudell @LakersReporter
Ham said he’s been amazed at LeBron’s level of “pop” and “quick twitch”, his overall athleticism going into Year 20.
The Lakers have several other explosive athletes (Ham mentioned Westbrook, Damian Jones and Lonnie Walker), but Ham said LeBron has stood out in that way. – 8:59 PM
Ham said he’s been amazed at LeBron’s level of “pop” and “quick twitch”, his overall athleticism going into Year 20.
The Lakers have several other explosive athletes (Ham mentioned Westbrook, Damian Jones and Lonnie Walker), but Ham said LeBron has stood out in that way. – 8:59 PM
Melissa Rohlin @melissarohlin
Darvin Ham said the startling lineup (LeBron, AD, Russ, Nunn and Jones) is “totally fluid.” He added that that’s the starting lineup “for tonight.” – 8:57 PM
Darvin Ham said the startling lineup (LeBron, AD, Russ, Nunn and Jones) is “totally fluid.” He added that that’s the starting lineup “for tonight.” – 8:57 PM
Mike Trudell @LakersReporter
Ham confirmed that tonight’s starters will be Westbrook, Nunn, LeBron, AD and Jones.
That remains fluid moving forward, but Ham has liked how that group has fit together in camp thus far. – 8:57 PM
Ham confirmed that tonight’s starters will be Westbrook, Nunn, LeBron, AD and Jones.
That remains fluid moving forward, but Ham has liked how that group has fit together in camp thus far. – 8:57 PM
Dave McMenamin @mcten
Darvin Ham says that his starting unit remains “totally fluid” even though he is beginning with LeBron, AD, Westbrook, Nunn and Damian Jones in tonight’s preseason opener – 8:57 PM
Darvin Ham says that his starting unit remains “totally fluid” even though he is beginning with LeBron, AD, Westbrook, Nunn and Damian Jones in tonight’s preseason opener – 8:57 PM
Mark Medina @MarkG_Medina
Darvin Ham said his starting lineup “is totally fluid” but Nunn and Jones will start with LeBron, AD and Westbrook tonight – 8:56 PM
Darvin Ham said his starting lineup “is totally fluid” but Nunn and Jones will start with LeBron, AD and Westbrook tonight – 8:56 PM
Jovan Buha @jovanbuha
Lakers starters tonight:
Damian Jones
Anthony Davis
LeBron James
Kendrick Nunn
Russell Westbrook – 8:56 PM
Lakers starters tonight:
Damian Jones
Anthony Davis
LeBron James
Kendrick Nunn
Russell Westbrook – 8:56 PM
Mike Bresnahan @Mike_Bresnahan
Lakers Coach Darvin Ham said LeBron, Anthony Davis and Westbrook would get “a couple quick bursts” of playing time in tonight’s pre-season opener against Sacramento.
Davis has some back soreness but is expected to play, Ham added. – 8:52 PM
Lakers Coach Darvin Ham said LeBron, Anthony Davis and Westbrook would get “a couple quick bursts” of playing time in tonight’s pre-season opener against Sacramento.
Davis has some back soreness but is expected to play, Ham added. – 8:52 PM
Dave McMenamin @mcten
Darvin Ham says LeBron James, Anthony Davis and Russell Westbrook will all play “a couple of quick bursts” before having their nights finish in tonight’s preseason opener against the Kings. – 8:50 PM
Darvin Ham says LeBron James, Anthony Davis and Russell Westbrook will all play “a couple of quick bursts” before having their nights finish in tonight’s preseason opener against the Kings. – 8:50 PM
Jovan Buha @jovanbuha
Darvin Ham says 11 to 12 players will play tonight. LeBron James, Anthony Davis and Russell Westbrook are all playing. – 8:50 PM
Darvin Ham says 11 to 12 players will play tonight. LeBron James, Anthony Davis and Russell Westbrook are all playing. – 8:50 PM
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