An NBA scout has suggested that Kobe Bryant’s enduring popularity is why LeBron James still isn’t fully embraced by Los Angeles Lakers fans — even as he continues to defy expectations at 41. LeBron James missed the first 14 games of the season due to sciatica,

LaMelo Ball scored 27 of his 30 points in the second half while tying his career high with nine 3-pointers, and the Charlotte Hornets overcame Luka Doncic’s 39 points for a 135-117 victory over the Los Angeles Lakers.

BOTTOM LINE: The Portland Trail Blazers host the Los Angeles Lakers in Western Conference play Saturday. The Trail Blazers are 16-14 in Western Conference games. Portland has a 12-17 record against opponents over .500. The Lakers are 18-10 against Western Conference opponents. Los Angeles is 11-9 against opponents over .500.

The Lakers have found their standard. The execution is the ultimate test. "Hopefully we can find that consistency," JJ Redick said.

LeBron James had 31 points. 10 assists and nine rebounds, and the Los Angeles Lakers emphatically snapped their three-game skid with a 141-116 victory over the Atlanta Hawks.

Los Angeles hosts the Charlotte Hornets after Luka Dončić scored 42 points in the Los Angeles Lakers' 124-112 loss to the Sacramento Kings

The Atlanta Hawks are 6-0 on the West Coast this season and they are looking to make it 7-0 tonight when they face the Los Angeles Lakers. Not only have the Haw

No player has been mentioned more as a Los Angeles Lakers trade target by rival scouts and executives than New Orleans wing Herbert Jones, who officially became trade-eligible on Jan. 14. The buzz has been so loud that fans have routinely bombarded the All ...