For a brief period, the teams thought they’d agreed on terms. The Nuggets would’ve received Love, the Pacers would’ve gotten prospect players including Gary Harris as well as multiple picks and the Cavs would’ve gotten George. A conference call was set up to finalize the terms, and George and James were potentially minutes away from being teammates, team sources said. But for various reasons, the deal fell apart when it came to getting final ownership approvals, which isn’t unusual on multiteam complex trades. A few days later, George was traded to the Oklahoma City Thunder for Domantas Sabonis and Victor Oladipo. James never extended his contract, and several weeks later, Irving asked for a trade out of Cleveland.
Source: Brian Windhorst @ ESPN
What’s the buzz on Twitter?
Dave McMenamin @mcten
New story: LeBron James will undergo testing Thursday to determine the extent of his groin injury as an already *obviously* rocky Lakers season hit its latest snag es.pn/3WOiPI7 – 3:36 AM
New story: LeBron James will undergo testing Thursday to determine the extent of his groin injury as an already *obviously* rocky Lakers season hit its latest snag es.pn/3WOiPI7 – 3:36 AM
Law Murray @LawMurrayTheNU
Paul George’s midrange game continues to be lethal.
Made 5/7 midrange FGs tonight. (Lakers: 4/13)
Only 6 players have more midrange FGs attempts than PG this season. The only two shooting better than PG’s 51% from midrange: DeMar DeRozan (54.3%) and Kevin Durant (51.1%). pic.twitter.com/dkybpLeM32 – 3:05 AM
Paul George’s midrange game continues to be lethal.
Made 5/7 midrange FGs tonight. (Lakers: 4/13)
Only 6 players have more midrange FGs attempts than PG this season. The only two shooting better than PG’s 51% from midrange: DeMar DeRozan (54.3%) and Kevin Durant (51.1%). pic.twitter.com/dkybpLeM32 – 3:05 AM
Law Murray @LawMurrayTheNU
The 17 free throws that Lakers attempted tonight was a season-low for games played by the LeBron James/Anthony Davis/Russell Westbrook trio.
The Clippers continue to excel and improve at defending without fouling, though Tyronn Lue says his team needs to be better in the bonus. pic.twitter.com/wCuKTbfCKT – 2:54 AM
The 17 free throws that Lakers attempted tonight was a season-low for games played by the LeBron James/Anthony Davis/Russell Westbrook trio.
The Clippers continue to excel and improve at defending without fouling, though Tyronn Lue says his team needs to be better in the bonus. pic.twitter.com/wCuKTbfCKT – 2:54 AM
Kyle Goon @kylegoon
LeBron James said his left groin injury, a “spasm or strain” against the Clippers, wasn’t as bad as the one that kept him out a month in 2018-19. But all the same, the already struggling Lakers are bracing for their leading scorer to possibly miss time: ocregister.com/2022/11/09/lak… – 2:52 AM
LeBron James said his left groin injury, a “spasm or strain” against the Clippers, wasn’t as bad as the one that kept him out a month in 2018-19. But all the same, the already struggling Lakers are bracing for their leading scorer to possibly miss time: ocregister.com/2022/11/09/lak… – 2:52 AM
Andrew Greif @AndrewGreif
Here’s what Paul George said about being defended by Pat Beverley tonight, and the adjustment — as Ty Lue said, just shoot over Pat’s head — that followed Pat’s physical defense that forced a pass out. pic.twitter.com/F06oXKGc4y – 1:40 AM
Here’s what Paul George said about being defended by Pat Beverley tonight, and the adjustment — as Ty Lue said, just shoot over Pat’s head — that followed Pat’s physical defense that forced a pass out. pic.twitter.com/F06oXKGc4y – 1:40 AM
Andrew Greif @AndrewGreif
“I think we’re starting to figure out, and come into our own,” Paul George said. “Basketball looks good for the Clippers right now.” – 1:27 AM
“I think we’re starting to figure out, and come into our own,” Paul George said. “Basketball looks good for the Clippers right now.” – 1:27 AM
Ryan Ward @RyanWardLA
Anyone that didn’t laugh at LeBron saying he has to “learn how to flop” has zero sense of humor. Come on, guys lol – 1:19 AM
Anyone that didn’t laugh at LeBron saying he has to “learn how to flop” has zero sense of humor. Come on, guys lol – 1:19 AM
Melissa Rohlin @melissarohlin
LeBron James said he needs to learn how to flop. “Seriously,” he added. He’s frustrated he’s not getting enough calls. – 1:12 AM
LeBron James said he needs to learn how to flop. “Seriously,” he added. He’s frustrated he’s not getting enough calls. – 1:12 AM
Ohm Youngmisuk @NotoriousOHM
Paul George says he understands he has to carry the load with Kawhi out and he’s playing “at a high level” right now. But he is quick to credit all the Clippers who are playing well: “I got support around me and we all are going to hold it down until Kawhi returns.” – 1:12 AM
Paul George says he understands he has to carry the load with Kawhi out and he’s playing “at a high level” right now. But he is quick to credit all the Clippers who are playing well: “I got support around me and we all are going to hold it down until Kawhi returns.” – 1:12 AM
Mark Medina @MarkG_Medina
Anthony Davis on adjusting without LeBron James pic.twitter.com/zOvHat3co7 – 1:11 AM
Anthony Davis on adjusting without LeBron James pic.twitter.com/zOvHat3co7 – 1:11 AM
Mark Medina @MarkG_Medina
LeBron James on his frustration with the lack of calls pic.twitter.com/6hdVdSxDmW – 1:08 AM
LeBron James on his frustration with the lack of calls pic.twitter.com/6hdVdSxDmW – 1:08 AM
Marc Stein @TheSteinLine
LeBron James says he “felt a little spasm” when he landed tonight but “not as bad” as the groin injury he sustained in his first year as a Laker in a Christmas Day win over Golden State.
More NBA from me: marcstein.Substack.com – 1:06 AM
LeBron James says he “felt a little spasm” when he landed tonight but “not as bad” as the groin injury he sustained in his first year as a Laker in a Christmas Day win over Golden State.
More NBA from me: marcstein.Substack.com – 1:06 AM
Dave McMenamin @mcten
LeBron James says he will get medical imaging on his left groin injury on Thursday. pic.twitter.com/S3yCKf42jH – 1:05 AM
LeBron James says he will get medical imaging on his left groin injury on Thursday. pic.twitter.com/S3yCKf42jH – 1:05 AM
Melissa Rohlin @melissarohlin
LeBron said he felt a little spasm or strain in his groin, but added it’s not as bad as the groin injury he suffered previously. pic.twitter.com/wlaAvDG8yM – 1:03 AM
LeBron said he felt a little spasm or strain in his groin, but added it’s not as bad as the groin injury he suffered previously. pic.twitter.com/wlaAvDG8yM – 1:03 AM
Mark Medina @MarkG_Medina
LeBron James said his groin doesn’t feel as bad as his groin injury vs Golden State in 2017 – 1:03 AM
LeBron James said his groin doesn’t feel as bad as his groin injury vs Golden State in 2017 – 1:03 AM
Kyle Goon @kylegoon
LeBron James says he landed on a play and felt a “spasm or strain” on his groin. He says he feels OK “besides the injury.” After @Mike Trudell asks for a comparison to his injury in 2018, he says it’s not as bad as that. – 1:03 AM
LeBron James says he landed on a play and felt a “spasm or strain” on his groin. He says he feels OK “besides the injury.” After @Mike Trudell asks for a comparison to his injury in 2018, he says it’s not as bad as that. – 1:03 AM
Jovan Buha @jovanbuha
LeBron says his injury is not as bad as the groin injury he suffered against Golden State on Christmas in 2018. – 1:03 AM
LeBron says his injury is not as bad as the groin injury he suffered against Golden State on Christmas in 2018. – 1:03 AM
Mark Medina @MarkG_Medina
LeBron James on how he feels: “I feel good, besides the injury.” He said “when I landed, I felt a little spasm.” – 1:02 AM
LeBron James on how he feels: “I feel good, besides the injury.” He said “when I landed, I felt a little spasm.” – 1:02 AM
Jovan Buha @jovanbuha
LeBron on his leg: “How do I feel right now? I feel good besides the injury. I’ll get pictures on it tomorrow and then we’ll go from there.” – 1:02 AM
LeBron on his leg: “How do I feel right now? I feel good besides the injury. I’ll get pictures on it tomorrow and then we’ll go from there.” – 1:02 AM
Mike Trudell @LakersReporter
Darvin Ham said LeBron James will undergo further evaluation from the medical staff to determine specifics about the left leg discomfort that forced him out of the 4th Q of Wednesday night’s loss.
Ham said he doesn’t want to speculate until they get an official update. – 12:50 AM
Darvin Ham said LeBron James will undergo further evaluation from the medical staff to determine specifics about the left leg discomfort that forced him out of the 4th Q of Wednesday night’s loss.
Ham said he doesn’t want to speculate until they get an official update. – 12:50 AM
Melissa Rohlin @melissarohlin
Darvin Ham said LeBron James has leg discomfort and he declined to elaborate much beyond that until the medical staff evaluates him and gives an update. – 12:50 AM
Darvin Ham said LeBron James has leg discomfort and he declined to elaborate much beyond that until the medical staff evaluates him and gives an update. – 12:50 AM
Dave McMenamin @mcten
Darvin Ham says the team won’t know the severity of LeBron James’ injury until he is seen by the Lakers doctors tomorrow. – 12:49 AM
Darvin Ham says the team won’t know the severity of LeBron James’ injury until he is seen by the Lakers doctors tomorrow. – 12:49 AM
Jovan Buha @jovanbuha
Darvin Ham says LeBron James is experiencing leg discomfort and will be evaluated by the team’s medical staff soon. – 12:48 AM
Darvin Ham says LeBron James is experiencing leg discomfort and will be evaluated by the team’s medical staff soon. – 12:48 AM
Mirjam Swanson @MirjamSwanson
Darvin Ham on LeBron exiting with leg soreness — on top of everything: “It’s a lot of adversity and he’s been trying his heart out to be there for us.” – 12:48 AM
Darvin Ham on LeBron exiting with leg soreness — on top of everything: “It’s a lot of adversity and he’s been trying his heart out to be there for us.” – 12:48 AM
Mark Medina @MarkG_Medina
Lakers coach Darvin Ham said LeBron James has “leg soreness,” but will be evaluated further by doctors for more specifics. – 12:48 AM
Lakers coach Darvin Ham said LeBron James has “leg soreness,” but will be evaluated further by doctors for more specifics. – 12:48 AM
Rob Perez @WorldWideWob
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– LeBron hurt, Lakers 2-9.
– Timberwolves free-falling
– The 2OT finish in OKC
– Kings hold off Donovan
– The “Mr. Invincible” Chase
– The New Twitter
Talking about it all + your calls!
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Kamenetzky Brothers @KamBrothers
The Lakers called LeBron’s injury “left leg soreness.” Semantically speaking, the groin is connected to the thigh, which is part of the leg. LeBron seemed to be indicating that his groin was bugging him. This is the end of my TED talk. AK – 12:34 AM
The Lakers called LeBron’s injury “left leg soreness.” Semantically speaking, the groin is connected to the thigh, which is part of the leg. LeBron seemed to be indicating that his groin was bugging him. This is the end of my TED talk. AK – 12:34 AM
StatMuse @statmuse
Most 30-point games in a loss in the last 2 seasons:
21 — LeBron
20 — Shai pic.twitter.com/Fv81ijQFW9 – 12:26 AM
Most 30-point games in a loss in the last 2 seasons:
21 — LeBron
20 — Shai pic.twitter.com/Fv81ijQFW9 – 12:26 AM
Jovan Buha @jovanbuha
Final: Clippers 114, Lakers 101
The Lakers lose their fourth straight game to drop to 2-9. LeBron exited the game at the 5:41 mark with left leg soreness. He had 30 points, 8 rebounds and 5 assists. Anthony Davis had 21 points and 9 rebounds.
Up next: vs. Sacramento on Friday. – 12:26 AM
Final: Clippers 114, Lakers 101
The Lakers lose their fourth straight game to drop to 2-9. LeBron exited the game at the 5:41 mark with left leg soreness. He had 30 points, 8 rebounds and 5 assists. Anthony Davis had 21 points and 9 rebounds.
Up next: vs. Sacramento on Friday. – 12:26 AM
Brad Turner @BA_Turner
LeBron James departed game in fourth quarter with left leg soreness. – 12:25 AM
LeBron James departed game in fourth quarter with left leg soreness. – 12:25 AM
Dave McMenamin @mcten
The Lakers lose 114-101, dropping their record to 2-9 on the season. It’s the ninth straight time they’ve lost to the Clippers. LeBron James, who scored 30, left the game midway through the fourth quarter with what the team is calling left leg soreness and did not return. – 12:24 AM
The Lakers lose 114-101, dropping their record to 2-9 on the season. It’s the ninth straight time they’ve lost to the Clippers. LeBron James, who scored 30, left the game midway through the fourth quarter with what the team is calling left leg soreness and did not return. – 12:24 AM
StatMuse @statmuse
LeBron has scored 30+ points 46 times in the last 3 seasons.
21 have come in wins
25 have come in losses pic.twitter.com/oZgEXF28Zm – 12:24 AM
LeBron has scored 30+ points 46 times in the last 3 seasons.
21 have come in wins
25 have come in losses pic.twitter.com/oZgEXF28Zm – 12:24 AM
Adam Zagoria @AdamZagoria
The Lakers are about to be 2-9 and LeBron sustained a ‘left leg soreness’ injury per @Malika Andrews
Meantime the Pelicans would get the Lakers’ draft pick. pic.twitter.com/DF3obIjnFb – 12:22 AM
The Lakers are about to be 2-9 and LeBron sustained a ‘left leg soreness’ injury per @Malika Andrews
Meantime the Pelicans would get the Lakers’ draft pick. pic.twitter.com/DF3obIjnFb – 12:22 AM
Malika Andrews @malika_andrews
As reported on our @espn broadcast: LeBron James has left leg soreness and will not return tonight, the team says. – 12:22 AM
As reported on our @espn broadcast: LeBron James has left leg soreness and will not return tonight, the team says. – 12:22 AM
Dave McMenamin @mcten
LeBron James left the court with 5:41 remaining in the 4th Q and headed to the back of the building, appearing to be affected by a groin injury. With 3:29 remaining in the game, he has yet to return to the bench area. Lakers trail 104-95. – 12:15 AM
LeBron James left the court with 5:41 remaining in the 4th Q and headed to the back of the building, appearing to be affected by a groin injury. With 3:29 remaining in the game, he has yet to return to the bench area. Lakers trail 104-95. – 12:15 AM
Law Murray @LawMurrayTheNU
LeBron misses two fourth quarter free throws.
Chick-Fil-A for all – 12:09 AM
LeBron misses two fourth quarter free throws.
Chick-Fil-A for all – 12:09 AM
Sam Quinn @SamQuinnCBS
How the hell did LeBron keep this pass inbounds? pic.twitter.com/32yWiGsm8d – 11:42 PM
How the hell did LeBron keep this pass inbounds? pic.twitter.com/32yWiGsm8d – 11:42 PM
Law Murray @LawMurrayTheNU
Darvin Ham calls timeout after Paul George stopped LeBron James on the break, setting up Zubac for his first bucket.
Ham went straight to Brian Forte, then found Billy Kennedy. It’s gonna be a long second half.
LAC up 61-52 with 10:17 left in third quarter. – 11:31 PM
Darvin Ham calls timeout after Paul George stopped LeBron James on the break, setting up Zubac for his first bucket.
Ham went straight to Brian Forte, then found Billy Kennedy. It’s gonna be a long second half.
LAC up 61-52 with 10:17 left in third quarter. – 11:31 PM
Mark Medina @MarkG_Medina
Lakers coach Darvin Ham and LeBron James getting really frustrated that LeBron isn’t getting foul calls after repeatedly driving to the basket. – 11:30 PM
Lakers coach Darvin Ham and LeBron James getting really frustrated that LeBron isn’t getting foul calls after repeatedly driving to the basket. – 11:30 PM
Jovan Buha @jovanbuha
Halftime: Clippers 54, Lakers 52
That was an impressive rally from the Lakers, outscoring the Clippers 31-16 in the frame. They had several chances to take the lead but couldn’t get over the hump. LeBron James has 16 pts. Anthony Davis has 11. Clips didn’t make a 3 in the 2nd. – 11:11 PM
Halftime: Clippers 54, Lakers 52
That was an impressive rally from the Lakers, outscoring the Clippers 31-16 in the frame. They had several chances to take the lead but couldn’t get over the hump. LeBron James has 16 pts. Anthony Davis has 11. Clips didn’t make a 3 in the 2nd. – 11:11 PM
Mike Trudell @LakersReporter
LAL held the Clippers to 16 points in the 2nd Q, while scoring 31, to trim all but 2 points off a 17-point deficit.
It’s 54-52 LAC at the half.
LeBron’s 16 points and AD’s 11 lead the Lakers. – 11:10 PM
LAL held the Clippers to 16 points in the 2nd Q, while scoring 31, to trim all but 2 points off a 17-point deficit.
It’s 54-52 LAC at the half.
LeBron’s 16 points and AD’s 11 lead the Lakers. – 11:10 PM
Andrew Greif @AndrewGreif
Halftime: Clippers give back nearly all of their 17-point lead in the second quarter, and are up only 54-52. Paul George (19 points) and Marcus Morris (5 points) each have three fouls. – 11:09 PM
Halftime: Clippers give back nearly all of their 17-point lead in the second quarter, and are up only 54-52. Paul George (19 points) and Marcus Morris (5 points) each have three fouls. – 11:09 PM
Kamenetzky Brothers @KamBrothers
Patrick Beverley’s matchup against Paul George is half highly spirited defense, half performance art. AK – 11:09 PM
Patrick Beverley’s matchup against Paul George is half highly spirited defense, half performance art. AK – 11:09 PM
Melissa Rohlin @melissarohlin
The Lakers just came back from a 17-point deficit to tie the score at 48-48. After struggling with his shot recently, LeBron James is shooting 6-for-7 from the field, including making both of his 3s. – 11:06 PM
The Lakers just came back from a 17-point deficit to tie the score at 48-48. After struggling with his shot recently, LeBron James is shooting 6-for-7 from the field, including making both of his 3s. – 11:06 PM
Kyle Goon @kylegoon
Former teammates Paul George and Patrick Beverley are jawing quite a bit, especially after George hit a shot in his face. But the Lakers have a ton of momentum after a 16-2 run that brought them all the way back. Right now it’s 50-48 Clippers, let’s see how the defense sustains. – 11:00 PM
Former teammates Paul George and Patrick Beverley are jawing quite a bit, especially after George hit a shot in his face. But the Lakers have a ton of momentum after a 16-2 run that brought them all the way back. Right now it’s 50-48 Clippers, let’s see how the defense sustains. – 11:00 PM
Mark Medina @MarkG_Medina
Patrick Beverley giving Paul George the Pat Bev treatment. PG wasn’t having any of it. – 11:00 PM
Patrick Beverley giving Paul George the Pat Bev treatment. PG wasn’t having any of it. – 11:00 PM
Mike Trudell @LakersReporter
LAL chipped 5 points off LAC’s biggest lead of 17, resulting in a 46-34 deficit into a time out at the 7:18 mark on the 2nd Q.
LeBron has yet to miss from the field at 6 for 6 (2 of 2 from 3), towards 16 points. – 10:52 PM
LAL chipped 5 points off LAC’s biggest lead of 17, resulting in a 46-34 deficit into a time out at the 7:18 mark on the 2nd Q.
LeBron has yet to miss from the field at 6 for 6 (2 of 2 from 3), towards 16 points. – 10:52 PM
Law Murray @LawMurrayTheNU
It’s “only” an 11-7 run for the Lakers. But all of the 2nd quarter points for the Clippers are from the free throw line. They’ve gone 4:48 without a field goal.
Paul George, Marcus Morris Sr., Anthony Davis return after Lue’s timeout. LAC up 46-34 with 7:18 left in first half. – 10:52 PM
It’s “only” an 11-7 run for the Lakers. But all of the 2nd quarter points for the Clippers are from the free throw line. They’ve gone 4:48 without a field goal.
Paul George, Marcus Morris Sr., Anthony Davis return after Lue’s timeout. LAC up 46-34 with 7:18 left in first half. – 10:52 PM
Sam Quinn @SamQuinnCBS
Look at how good LeBron looks after a night off. I genuinely didn’t think it was possible to be this bad with a player this good. – 10:50 PM
Look at how good LeBron looks after a night off. I genuinely didn’t think it was possible to be this bad with a player this good. – 10:50 PM
Dave McMenamin @mcten
LeBron James, who came into the game shooting 45 pct from the field and 21 pct from 3 – his lowest clips since his rookie season – has started tonight 5-for-5 overall (3-for-3 from 3). Clippers are in control though, up 46-30 a couple minutes into the 2nd Q – 10:48 PM
LeBron James, who came into the game shooting 45 pct from the field and 21 pct from 3 – his lowest clips since his rookie season – has started tonight 5-for-5 overall (3-for-3 from 3). Clippers are in control though, up 46-30 a couple minutes into the 2nd Q – 10:48 PM
Jovan Buha @jovanbuha
First quarter: Clippers 38, Lakers 21
A brutal start to the one for the Lakers. LeBron has 8 points. The Lakers are shooting just 36.4%. The Clippers have made six 3s. They also have seven steals. Paul George has 15 points. – 10:38 PM
First quarter: Clippers 38, Lakers 21
A brutal start to the one for the Lakers. LeBron has 8 points. The Lakers are shooting just 36.4%. The Clippers have made six 3s. They also have seven steals. Paul George has 15 points. – 10:38 PM
Sam Quinn @SamQuinnCBS
How many more games like this does it take for a Laker to name-drop Myles Turner and Buddy Hield at a press conference? Like if they’re 2-15 does LeBron do it? – 10:38 PM
How many more games like this does it take for a Laker to name-drop Myles Turner and Buddy Hield at a press conference? Like if they’re 2-15 does LeBron do it? – 10:38 PM
Law Murray @LawMurrayTheNU
Paul George with a no-chill first quarter. 15 points, the third straight first quarter for him in double figures.
Best first quarter of the season for the Clippers, and it came against a team that has won one first quarter all season. LAC up 38-21 through one. – 10:38 PM
Paul George with a no-chill first quarter. 15 points, the third straight first quarter for him in double figures.
Best first quarter of the season for the Clippers, and it came against a team that has won one first quarter all season. LAC up 38-21 through one. – 10:38 PM
Mark Medina @MarkG_Medina
Clippers with a strong 38-21 first-quarter lead over the Lakers. Paul George with only 6 points shy of matching the Lakers’ total (15). Clippers shot 60.9%, while Lakers shot 38.1%. Clippers win the rebounding battle (13-7). Lakers have as many turnovers as assists (7). – 10:36 PM
Clippers with a strong 38-21 first-quarter lead over the Lakers. Paul George with only 6 points shy of matching the Lakers’ total (15). Clippers shot 60.9%, while Lakers shot 38.1%. Clippers win the rebounding battle (13-7). Lakers have as many turnovers as assists (7). – 10:36 PM
Sam Quinn @SamQuinnCBS
The Lakers need a better plan for Paul George than “let’s see if the minimum-salary guy can defend him.” – 10:35 PM
The Lakers need a better plan for Paul George than “let’s see if the minimum-salary guy can defend him.” – 10:35 PM
Andrew Greif @AndrewGreif
Paul George ties his season high with 15 points in a first quarter to push the Clippers ahead to a commanding 17-point lead after the first — 38-21.
Clippers shooting 60%, including 6-12 from 3. Only three turnovers, and really none after the first couple minutes. – 10:35 PM
Paul George ties his season high with 15 points in a first quarter to push the Clippers ahead to a commanding 17-point lead after the first — 38-21.
Clippers shooting 60%, including 6-12 from 3. Only three turnovers, and really none after the first couple minutes. – 10:35 PM
Kamenetzky Brothers @KamBrothers
Tough start for Russ, who’s missed all three of his shots, has turned the ball over twice, and has spent a lot of his defensive minutes matched against Paul George, who’s winning the battle. AK – 10:28 PM
Tough start for Russ, who’s missed all three of his shots, has turned the ball over twice, and has spent a lot of his defensive minutes matched against Paul George, who’s winning the battle. AK – 10:28 PM
Law Murray @LawMurrayTheNU
Clippers went on runs of 10-0 and 7-0 interrupted only by LeBron James’ 2nd 3.
Mann is in for Zubac, Wall in at point guard.
Darvin Ham needs to talk about the LAC zone.
Clippers lead 23-13 with 4:04 left in 1st quarter. – 10:26 PM
Clippers went on runs of 10-0 and 7-0 interrupted only by LeBron James’ 2nd 3.
Mann is in for Zubac, Wall in at point guard.
Darvin Ham needs to talk about the LAC zone.
Clippers lead 23-13 with 4:04 left in 1st quarter. – 10:26 PM
Kyle Goon @kylegoon
Lakers stars can never seen to line things up. LeBron, after a cold patch, starts this one 3 for 3. Russ, in the midst of a heater as sixth man, starts 0 for 3 including two right at the rim. AD also hasn’t scored yet.
Clippers lead 23-13 with 4:04 left in the first half. – 10:25 PM
Lakers stars can never seen to line things up. LeBron, after a cold patch, starts this one 3 for 3. Russ, in the midst of a heater as sixth man, starts 0 for 3 including two right at the rim. AD also hasn’t scored yet.
Clippers lead 23-13 with 4:04 left in the first half. – 10:25 PM
Mark Medina @MarkG_Medina
Clipper Darrell giving Paul George some MVP chants while he’s at the free-throw line – 10:22 PM
Clipper Darrell giving Paul George some MVP chants while he’s at the free-throw line – 10:22 PM
Law Murray @LawMurrayTheNU
The Paul George challenge of not turning the ball over multiple times stops at one successful game. Already two turnovers on George, who is still trying to dribble against Patrick Beverley.
Lakers were on an 8-0 run, but game is tied at 10 with 6:54 left in first quarter. – 10:18 PM
The Paul George challenge of not turning the ball over multiple times stops at one successful game. Already two turnovers on George, who is still trying to dribble against Patrick Beverley.
Lakers were on an 8-0 run, but game is tied at 10 with 6:54 left in first quarter. – 10:18 PM
NBA Kicks @NBAKicks
LeBron goes with the Nike LeBron 2 “Maccabi” on the road in LA! #NBAKicks pic.twitter.com/qEnrLutu4g – 10:17 PM
LeBron goes with the Nike LeBron 2 “Maccabi” on the road in LA! #NBAKicks pic.twitter.com/qEnrLutu4g – 10:17 PM
Mike Trudell @LakersReporter
A welcome sign for LeBron and LAL, as he hits his first 3, having come into this game at 21.0% from distance in the first 9.
LAL lead 10-6 early. – 10:15 PM
A welcome sign for LeBron and LAL, as he hits his first 3, having come into this game at 21.0% from distance in the first 9.
LAL lead 10-6 early. – 10:15 PM
Micah Adams @MicahAdams13
The NBA All-Stars right now if determined by Game Score.
WEST
Doncic, Curry, SGA, Jokic, Dame, Morant, AD, Booker, Fox, Towns, Markkanen (!!!), LeBron
EAST
Giannis, Tatum, Durant, Mitchell, Embiid, Siakam, Harden, Haliburton, Trae, Dejounte, Butler, Kyrie pic.twitter.com/Bve41q3gmm – 10:04 PM
The NBA All-Stars right now if determined by Game Score.
WEST
Doncic, Curry, SGA, Jokic, Dame, Morant, AD, Booker, Fox, Towns, Markkanen (!!!), LeBron
EAST
Giannis, Tatum, Durant, Mitchell, Embiid, Siakam, Harden, Haliburton, Trae, Dejounte, Butler, Kyrie pic.twitter.com/Bve41q3gmm – 10:04 PM
Ohm Youngmisuk @NotoriousOHM
Lakers-Clippers starters:
LAC
Paul George
Marcus Morris Sr.
Ivica Zubac
Luke Kennard
Reggie Jackson
LAL
Troy Brown Jr.
LeBron James
Anthony Davis
Austin Reaves
Patrick Beverley – 9:47 PM
Lakers-Clippers starters:
LAC
Paul George
Marcus Morris Sr.
Ivica Zubac
Luke Kennard
Reggie Jackson
LAL
Troy Brown Jr.
LeBron James
Anthony Davis
Austin Reaves
Patrick Beverley – 9:47 PM
Andrew Greif @AndrewGreif
Game 12 for the Clippers, and starters include, as Ty Lue said earlier, Luke Kennard:
LAC
PG
Morris Sr.
Zubac
Kennard
Reggie
LAL
Troy Brown Jr.
LeBron James
Anthony Davis
Austin Reaves
Patrick Beverley – 9:40 PM
Game 12 for the Clippers, and starters include, as Ty Lue said earlier, Luke Kennard:
LAC
PG
Morris Sr.
Zubac
Kennard
Reggie
LAL
Troy Brown Jr.
LeBron James
Anthony Davis
Austin Reaves
Patrick Beverley – 9:40 PM
Mike Trudell @LakersReporter
Beverley, Reaves, Brown Jr., LeBron and AD will start for LAL tonight. – 9:31 PM
Beverley, Reaves, Brown Jr., LeBron and AD will start for LAL tonight. – 9:31 PM
Keith Smith @KeithSmithNBA
Anthony Davis and LeBron James will both play tonight, per the Lakers. – 9:26 PM
Anthony Davis and LeBron James will both play tonight, per the Lakers. – 9:26 PM
Ryan Ward @RyanWardLA
As if there was any doubt, Anthony Davis (low back tightness) and LeBron James (left foot soreness) have been upgraded to AVAILABLE for tonight’s game at the Clippers. – 9:26 PM
As if there was any doubt, Anthony Davis (low back tightness) and LeBron James (left foot soreness) have been upgraded to AVAILABLE for tonight’s game at the Clippers. – 9:26 PM
Mark Medina @MarkG_Medina
Clippers coach Ty Lue on LeBron eventually breaking Kareem’s record and why he thinks the Lakers will turn things around pic.twitter.com/RDfayTiOyi – 8:23 PM
Clippers coach Ty Lue on LeBron eventually breaking Kareem’s record and why he thinks the Lakers will turn things around pic.twitter.com/RDfayTiOyi – 8:23 PM
Ohm Youngmisuk @NotoriousOHM
Ty Lue said he hopes he can be in attendance when LeBron James breaks Kareem’s record. He says that’s how much LeBron means to him. – 8:22 PM
Ty Lue said he hopes he can be in attendance when LeBron James breaks Kareem’s record. He says that’s how much LeBron means to him. – 8:22 PM
James Edwards III @JLEdwardsIII
Livers and Bogey are a combined 0-4 from the free-throw line. Might be time for the rare first-quarter LeBron gif. at this rate.
Pistons might be up if they just made three layups and got those four FTs to go.
One of those nights so far. – 8:10 PM
Livers and Bogey are a combined 0-4 from the free-throw line. Might be time for the rare first-quarter LeBron gif. at this rate.
Pistons might be up if they just made three layups and got those four FTs to go.
One of those nights so far. – 8:10 PM
Rob Perez @WorldWideWob
Load Mismangement is live @Underdog__NBA w/@jphanned
• 13-game NBA slate
• Giannis OUT/Jrue OUT/LeBron IN
• America’s Team: The Jazz (??)
• Justin’s Fastest 5 Mins
• All major lineup news and storylines
• Picks + Q&A
Here until the closing bell!
📺 https://t.co/xYPTkV3ocS pic.twitter.com/Dx2lQwKqth – 6:32 PM
Load Mismangement is live @Underdog__NBA w/@jphanned
• 13-game NBA slate
• Giannis OUT/Jrue OUT/LeBron IN
• America’s Team: The Jazz (??)
• Justin’s Fastest 5 Mins
• All major lineup news and storylines
• Picks + Q&A
Here until the closing bell!
📺 https://t.co/xYPTkV3ocS pic.twitter.com/Dx2lQwKqth – 6:32 PM
NBA Kicks @NBAKicks
What’s your favorite cereal? 🥣
@LeBron James • #NBAKicks pic.twitter.com/kiTKH3kSaL – 5:54 PM
What’s your favorite cereal? 🥣
@LeBron James • #NBAKicks pic.twitter.com/kiTKH3kSaL – 5:54 PM
Kamenetzky Brothers @KamBrothers
For the sickos who like to watch, Wednesday’s @LockedOnLakers on YouTube. We discuss the potential ramifications of trading Anthony Davis, Russ’ increased(?) value and whether LeBron is still a no-brainer to build around. @LockedOnNBAPods @LockedOnNetwork
youtu.be/mZWc8Ma8TOk?t=… – 5:20 PM
For the sickos who like to watch, Wednesday’s @LockedOnLakers on YouTube. We discuss the potential ramifications of trading Anthony Davis, Russ’ increased(?) value and whether LeBron is still a no-brainer to build around. @LockedOnNBAPods @LockedOnNetwork
youtu.be/mZWc8Ma8TOk?t=… – 5:20 PM
The Ringer @ringernba
With the Lakers taking on the Clippers tonight, will LeBron James have over or under 41.5 combined points, rebounds, and assists?
(Odds via @FDSportsbook) – 4:59 PM
With the Lakers taking on the Clippers tonight, will LeBron James have over or under 41.5 combined points, rebounds, and assists?
(Odds via @FDSportsbook) – 4:59 PM
Jorge Sierra @hoopshype
Did you know that Allen Iverson has the fifth-best average rating in NBA 2K history?
Only LeBron, Kobe, Tim Duncan and KD ahead of him.
(I’m going to say that’s overrating him some). – 3:39 PM
Did you know that Allen Iverson has the fifth-best average rating in NBA 2K history?
Only LeBron, Kobe, Tim Duncan and KD ahead of him.
(I’m going to say that’s overrating him some). – 3:39 PM
Ryan Ward @RyanWardLA
Twitter: Where you can’t trust anything you read, anymore…
Great start.
Fake LeBron trade request (even tho he can’t be traded until this summer) and Raiders firing Josh McDaniels… SMH – 3:21 PM
Twitter: Where you can’t trust anything you read, anymore…
Great start.
Fake LeBron trade request (even tho he can’t be traded until this summer) and Raiders firing Josh McDaniels… SMH – 3:21 PM
Jovan Buha @jovanbuha
10 games in, it’s time to check in on the Lakers.
State of the Lakers: 10 storylines, including LeBron vs. Father Time, the make-or-break upcoming schedule, Russell Westbrook’s play off the bench, impressions of the newcomers, the path ahead and more
theathletic.com/3766782/2022/1… – 2:40 PM
10 games in, it’s time to check in on the Lakers.
State of the Lakers: 10 storylines, including LeBron vs. Father Time, the make-or-break upcoming schedule, Russell Westbrook’s play off the bench, impressions of the newcomers, the path ahead and more
theathletic.com/3766782/2022/1… – 2:40 PM
Jovan Buha @jovanbuha
LeBron on the Lakers’ early struggles: “We’ve got a bunch of guys that’s playing that didn’t play last year. That’s in the rotation, that’s, like, playing heavy minutes that didn’t play at all – no matter of if it was here or with their respective teams. … So it’s learning.” pic.twitter.com/6ppuC52lQ7 – 2:31 PM
LeBron on the Lakers’ early struggles: “We’ve got a bunch of guys that’s playing that didn’t play last year. That’s in the rotation, that’s, like, playing heavy minutes that didn’t play at all – no matter of if it was here or with their respective teams. … So it’s learning.” pic.twitter.com/6ppuC52lQ7 – 2:31 PM
Kyle Goon @kylegoon
I asked LeBron about #WashedKing and his Father Time commercials — he said they have helped him motivate himself to play at a high level.
Does it block out outside noise? “C’mon man. I’m turning 38 in basically two months. When you know who you are … that doesn’t matter.” pic.twitter.com/p2ebnfHwPI – 2:25 PM
I asked LeBron about #WashedKing and his Father Time commercials — he said they have helped him motivate himself to play at a high level.
Does it block out outside noise? “C’mon man. I’m turning 38 in basically two months. When you know who you are … that doesn’t matter.” pic.twitter.com/p2ebnfHwPI – 2:25 PM
Dave McMenamin @mcten
LeBron James was asked this morning about being scrutinized for his play this year: “C’mon man. I’m turning 38 in almost two months, basically two months. And when you know who you are, to be honest, if you really, truly caring about what people say, that doesn’t matter.” – 2:22 PM
LeBron James was asked this morning about being scrutinized for his play this year: “C’mon man. I’m turning 38 in almost two months, basically two months. And when you know who you are, to be honest, if you really, truly caring about what people say, that doesn’t matter.” – 2:22 PM
Mike Bresnahan @Mike_Bresnahan
LeBron James said he would play tonight vs. the Clippers after a sore foot kept him out in Utah two days ago.
“Rest is the only way to help it…which I don’t have,” he said. “I’ll be in the lineup tonight.” – 2:06 PM
LeBron James said he would play tonight vs. the Clippers after a sore foot kept him out in Utah two days ago.
“Rest is the only way to help it…which I don’t have,” he said. “I’ll be in the lineup tonight.” – 2:06 PM
Dave McMenamin @mcten
LeBron James says rest is the only way to get over his left foot pain, but says that he doesn’t have the luxury to take more time off. He says he will plays tonight against the Clippers. – 2:06 PM
LeBron James says rest is the only way to get over his left foot pain, but says that he doesn’t have the luxury to take more time off. He says he will plays tonight against the Clippers. – 2:06 PM
Jovan Buha @jovanbuha
LeBron James said that rest is the only thing that can help his left foot soreness but he’s not going to sit out for an extended period of time. He said he’s going to play tonight against the Clippers. His status for back-to-backs will be determined based on how he’s feeling. – 2:06 PM
LeBron James said that rest is the only thing that can help his left foot soreness but he’s not going to sit out for an extended period of time. He said he’s going to play tonight against the Clippers. His status for back-to-backs will be determined based on how he’s feeling. – 2:06 PM
Brian Windhorst @WindhorstESPN
A look at the decade-long intertwined careers of Paul George & LeBron James from their rivalry in East, a near-miss as teammates and complicated times in LA: espn.com/nba/insider/in… – 1:21 PM
A look at the decade-long intertwined careers of Paul George & LeBron James from their rivalry in East, a near-miss as teammates and complicated times in LA: espn.com/nba/insider/in… – 1:21 PM
Andrew Greif @AndrewGreif
Asked Robert Covington about how guarding LeBron has changed over the course of their careers, and Covington goes into his film-based approach to studying all opponents he’ll guard. pic.twitter.com/PBRxS8SIyA – 1:07 PM
Asked Robert Covington about how guarding LeBron has changed over the course of their careers, and Covington goes into his film-based approach to studying all opponents he’ll guard. pic.twitter.com/PBRxS8SIyA – 1:07 PM
LeBron James @KingJames
Kratos fit on the court? For sure…. 😤 AND at Bronny’s games!! 🤷🏾♂️😜 The axe is going on the road too. 👑 #GodofWarRagnarok #PlayStationPartner @PlayStation pic.twitter.com/ytKzreBNAy – 11:59 AM
Kratos fit on the court? For sure…. 😤 AND at Bronny’s games!! 🤷🏾♂️😜 The axe is going on the road too. 👑 #GodofWarRagnarok #PlayStationPartner @PlayStation pic.twitter.com/ytKzreBNAy – 11:59 AM
Dan Savage @Dan_Savage
Paolo Banchero is just the 5th teenager in @NBA history to post 30-plus points in back-to-back games. The others? LeBron James (2003), Devin Booker (2016), Luka Doncic (2019) and Zion Williamson (2020).
Banchero (ankle) is questionable for tonight’s game.
on.nba.com/3A2GZ7T – 11:24 AM
Paolo Banchero is just the 5th teenager in @NBA history to post 30-plus points in back-to-back games. The others? LeBron James (2003), Devin Booker (2016), Luka Doncic (2019) and Zion Williamson (2020).
Banchero (ankle) is questionable for tonight’s game.
on.nba.com/3A2GZ7T – 11:24 AM
Kamenetzky Brothers @KamBrothers
Wednesday’s @LockedOnLakers podcast! As the Lakers figure (bleep) out, what is Anthony Davis’ trade value? Would teams now acquire Russ to help them? And is LeBron still worth pushing in all of your chips? #FirstListen @LockedOnNetwork @LockedOnNBAPods
podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/are… – 10:46 AM
Wednesday’s @LockedOnLakers podcast! As the Lakers figure (bleep) out, what is Anthony Davis’ trade value? Would teams now acquire Russ to help them? And is LeBron still worth pushing in all of your chips? #FirstListen @LockedOnNetwork @LockedOnNBAPods
podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/are… – 10:46 AM
Michael Pina @MichaelVPina
had a lot of fun hopping on ‘off the pike’ with @itsbrianbarrett to talk celtics, tatum’s leap, brogdon’s fit, jaylen’s impact, lebron vs. father time, and more! open.spotify.com/episode/4u9V1y… – 8:28 AM
had a lot of fun hopping on ‘off the pike’ with @itsbrianbarrett to talk celtics, tatum’s leap, brogdon’s fit, jaylen’s impact, lebron vs. father time, and more! open.spotify.com/episode/4u9V1y… – 8:28 AM
More on this storyline
Before agreeing to a deal, Cavs owner Dan Gilbert held a call with James and agent Rich Paul, team sources said, to try to get a commitment for James to extend his contract if the team was willing to go all-in to get George. The framework of the trade included sending star Kevin Love and at least one future first-round pick out along with other players. James stopped short of outright committing past 2018, team sources said, but expressed great optimism about such a deal. -via ESPN / November 10, 2022
Jovan Buha: LeBron James, who’s been frustrated with his lack of foul calls this season, said that this is the third straight game that the refs have told him they missed calls that should’ve led to FTs for him. “I need to learn to flop or something,” James said. -via Twitter @jovanbuha / November 10, 2022
Marc Stein: LeBron James is “experiencing some leg discomfort,” Coach Darvin Ham says, with no further specifics available. -via Twitter @TheSteinLine / November 10, 2022
Offense, defense, inside, outside. Making plays for himself, making plays for others. Early, often, late. George’s play has lifted the Clippers over .500 after a four-game losing streak, and he has come a long way since a rough Week 2 that saw him miss one game in Oklahoma City due to illness and record a minus-25 in the other game at Oklahoma City. Just like last season, George is hitting his stride as the calendar flips into November. “My body feels really good,” George said. “Done a ton of work of stretching and soft tissue work that has really allowed me to feel loose and free on the court. Four days of being in bed sick was tough on me going into that OKC game. Just was a little stiff. Now being able to move and move more freely just gave me a ton of confidence on the court to be able to do the things I can do.” -via The Athletic / November 9, 2022
After scoring while being fouled to give the LA Clippers an improbable lead with 37 seconds left to play against the Cleveland Cavaliers, Paul George let out a scream toward the home crowd. George’s three-point play completed a surprising 17-1 run by the Clippers that erased a 13-point deficit in the final five minutes to stun the Cavaliers 119-117 at Crypto.com Arena on Monday night. The Clippers (6-5) snapped Cleveland’s eight-game winning streak and handed the Cavs (8-2) just their second loss. “This is our best win, our biggest win,” said George, who had 26 points and five rebounds. “Overall, this was probably one of our better offensive nights, as well as our defense. They got elite scorers, elite shooting, and I thought we did a great job of just matching on both ends.” -via ESPN / November 8, 2022