Los Angeles Lakers

NBA: Lakers’ Doncic out at least one week with finger, leg injuries

NBA: Lakers’ Doncic out at least one week with finger, leg injuries

Los Angeles Lakers guard Luka Doncic is set to miss around a week after suffering a left finger sprain and a lower leg contusion, Afrosport reports. Doncic, who has made an explosive start to the season, is expected to sit out upcoming games against the Sacramento Kings, Portland Trail Blazers, Minnesota Timberwolves, and Memphis Grizzlies. The injury comes at a difficult time for the Lakers, who...

NBA: LeBron James honoured to become all-time minutes leader

NBA: LeBron James to miss start of season with sciatica

Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James will miss another three to four weeks due to sciatica on his right side, Afrosport reports. The 40-year-old has not taken part in training camp or the Lakers’ first two pre-season games, with head coach JJ Redick revealing earlier that James was dealing with nerve irritation in his glute. Sciatica occurs when the sciatic nerve — which runs from the...

LeBron James teases major announcement with cryptic ‘Second Decision’ video

LeBron James on Monday sent the basketball world into a frenzy after posting a cryptic teaser hinting at a major announcement, Afrosport reports. The Los Angeles Lakers star shared a video on social media titled “The Second Decision”, showing him seated across from another man on a basketball court with the caption: “The decision of all decisions. October 7th. 12pm EST.” The post echoes his famous...

NBA: Smart agrees to Wizards’ buyout ahead of Lakers move

NBA: Smart agrees to Wizards’ buyout ahead of Lakers move

The Washington Wizards have reached a buyout agreement with guard Marcus Smart, who is set to join the Los Angeles Lakers, Afrosport reports. The 2022 Defensive Player of the Year is expected to sign a two-year, $11 million deal with the Lakers after clearing waivers. The proposed deal will also include a player option for 2026. BREAKING: Marcus Smart has agreed to a contract buyout with...

NBA: Lakers’ Buss family to sell majority ownership to Mark Walter in historic deal

NBA: Lakers’ Buss family to sell majority ownership to Mark Walter in historic deal

The Buss family, owners of the Los Angeles Lakers, has agreed to sell a majority stake reportedly valued at $10 billion to TWG Global CEO Mark Walter, Afrosport reports. The deal, which marks the highest ever for a U.S. professional sports franchise will see the Buss family keep a minority share of the team, which approximately equates to just over 15%, for a period of time. According to...