LeBron James passes Kobe Bryant as Christmas Day top NBA scorer
LeBron James passed Los Angeles Lakers star Kobe Bryant as the NBA’s all-time leading scorer on Christmas Day . James’ 13th point of the first half, coming on a free throw with 3 minutes, 52 seconds remaining in the second quarter, gave him 396 …
David Fizdale on solutions for Lakers: ‘We can clone LeBron James’
Ryan Ward: David Fizdale on what the Lakers should do when LeBron is out of the game: “We can clone him. Do you know any good scientists? Can we make a duplicate? I don’t know.” Source: Twitter @RyanWardLA What’s the buzz on Twitter? Eurohoops @ …
The Triple Team: In a foul-laden and strange Christmas game, the Jazz come out on top over Mavericks
The game set a new season-high for free throws in a game this year — but the Jazz came out of it with a win anyway. On Joe Ingles’ defense, three players who have been consistent for the Jazz this season, and fouling too much.
Oram: If this is who the Lakers are, then they are failing…
If you’re still waiting around for the Lakers to show their true identity, you might have to get used to the fact that this is it.
Cavaliers could be a team that could engage Sixers about Ben Simmons
The Cleveland Cavaliers could be a team to watch to trade for Philadelphia 76ers star Ben Simmons.
‘Twas an NBA Christmas: The best from Dec. 25
All of Saturday’s best and worst performances are broken down in poem form, including strong play from Kemba, Harden, Giannis, and Curry. (Brad Penner-USA TODAY Sports)
James Harden returns, and Patty Mills shines as Nets hold…
James Harden scored 36 points to help the short-handed Nets beat the Lakers on the road.
Elliott: Lakers need more than herculean efforts by LeBron James to stop sad slide
The geriatric Lakers are counting on LeBron James for too much, and it’s going to cost them big if Russell Westbrook and crew can’t do more.