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• LeBron James Focuses On Healing Knee Injury Before Training CampLeBron James said his primary focus is healing his sprained left knee before training camp begins in late September as he prepares for his 23rd NBA season with the Los Angeles Lakers. The 40-year-old superstar suffered the ligament sprain in April during the Lakers' playoff loss to Minnesota in Game 5 of the first round. James told The Associated Press the knee is feeling "good" but emphasized the...2025Read about LeBron James -
• Dorian Finney-Smith Undergoes Ankle Surgery Ahead Of Free AgencyDorian Finney-Smith underwent surgery on his left ankle and is expected to be able to participate in training camp next season. Finney-Smith had been dealing with the lingering ankle injury over the past several seasons. Finney-Smith missed eight games with what the Los Angeles Lakers called "left ankle injury management" after being traded by the Brooklyn Nets. Finney-Smith has until June 29 to o...2025See also Dorian Finney -
• Sources: Lakers' Finney-Smith has ankle surgery
Los Angeles Lakers forward Dorian Finney-Smith had surgery on his left ankle and is expected to be able to participate in training camp ahead of the 2025-26 NBA season, sources told ESPN....2025Visit the page Finney Smith
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• LeBron James Gives Update On Knee Injury: ‘It’s Getting Better’
Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James provided an update on his injured left knee during the latest episode of the “Mind the Game” podcast with Steve Nash. LeBron James Sustained Left Knee Injury Against Timberwolves Earlier this month, an MRI revealed that James suffered a Grade 2 MCL sprain in his left knee in the […] The post LeBron James Gives Update On Knee Injury: ‘It’s...2025See more articles LeBron James
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• Lakers Star LeBron James Updates Fans On His Knee Injury
On the latest episode of his podcast, “Mind the Game,” with Steve Nash, Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James provided an update on his left knee injury. James suffered a Grade 2 MCL sprain in his left knee in Game 5 against the Minnesota Timberwolves. Lakers star LeBron James on his left knee injury: “Did […] The post Lakers Star LeBron James Updates Fans On His...2025See more articles Steve Nash
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• Suns Narrow Head Coach Candidate List To 8 CandidatesThe Phoenix Suns have narrowed their list for the next head coach to eight candidates. These eight candidates will advance to a second round of interviews over the next week. The eight candidates are Sean Sweeney, David Fizdale, James Borrego, Johnnie Bryant, Jordan Ott, Steve Hetzel, Micah Nori and Dave Bliss. Sweeney is currently an assistant coach on Jason Kidd's staff with the Dallas Mavericks...2025Continue with Phoenix Suns -
• Report: Lakers’ Austin Reaves Recovering From Serious Injury
According to Dan Woike of The Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Lakers guard Austin Reaves is still recovering from a serious toe injury. Reaves wasn’t healthy during the 2025 playoffs. The Lakers, despite having Reaves, LeBron James and Luka Doncic, lost to the Minnesota Timberwolves in the first round in five games. “Yet according to […] The post Report: Lakers’ ...2025Click for news about Dan Woike
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• LeBron James Sends Prayers After Jayson Tatum’s Serious InjuryBoston Celtics star Jayson Tatum suffered a serious injury in Game 4 of the Eastern Conference Semifinals against the New York Knicks. It appeared Tatum tore his Achilles, but we won’t know for sure until the All-Star gets his MRI. Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James, who is close with Tatum, sent out prayers after […] The post LeBron James Sends Prayers After Jayson ...2025See also LeBron James -
• LeBron James Confirms He Suffered Knee Injury In Game 5 Of Lakers-Timberwolves Series
Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James confirmed on Monday that he got hurt in Game 5 against the Minnesota Timberwolves. James, 40, suffered a Grade 2 MCL sprain in his left knee. Unfortunately because of my knee injury I sustained at the end of the season I won’t be able to attend the Met Gala […] The post LeBron James Confirms He Suffered Knee Injury In Game 5 Of Lakers-Timberwol...2025Check it out LeBron James
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• LeBron James suffered concerning injury in Lakers' season-ending lossLeBron James struggled in the fourth quarter of the Los Angeles Lakers' Game 5 loss to the Minnesota Timberwolves....2025Click for news about LeBron James
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• Lakers 'Couldn't Live With What They Saw' On Mark Williams' PhysicalThe Los Angeles Lakers rescinded their trade for Charlotte Hornets center Mark Williams at the deadline after he failed the team's physical examination. "[The Lakers] just couldn't live with what they saw," a source with knowledge of the situation told ESPN regarding Williams' physical examination results. Williams was specifically requested by Luka Doncic as his preferred lob partner from availab...2025Check it out Charlotte Hornets -
• LeBron James Suffered Grade 2 MCL Sprain In Game 5
LeBron James suffered a Grade 2 MCL sprain in his left knee in the fourth quarter of the Los Angeles Lakers' Game 5 loss to the Minnesota Timberwolves that eliminated them from the playoffs. The injury typically involves a three-to-five week recovery. James briefly subbed out of the game to have his knee looked at by his longtime athletic trainer Mike Mancias. James played the remainder of the gam...2025Continue with LeBron James
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• Report: LeBron James Suffered Serious Knee Injury In Game 5 Against Timberwolves
According to Dave McMenamin of ESPN, Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James suffered a serious knee injury in Game 5 against the Minnesota Timberwolves. James, 40, suffered a Grade 2 MCL sprain in his left knee. Story filed to https://t.co/oAsD1rYqjW: LeBron James suffered a Grade 2 MCL sprain in his left knee from his collision […] The post Report: LeBron James Suffered Serious Knee Inj...2025Check it out LeBron James
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• Timberwolves eliminate Lakers, Warriors feeling pressure and Celtics battling injuriesOn this episode of Good Word with Goodwill, Vince and Gary Washburn react to the Timberwolves eliminating the Los Angeles Lakers from the playoffs, why the Warriors need to win game 6 against the Houston Rockets and if the Boston Celtics' injuries are becoming a concern....2025See more articles Gary Washburn
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• Luka Doncic 'Feeling Much Better' Ahead Of Game 4Luka Doncic is "feeling much better" ahead of Game 4 between the Los Angeles Lakers and Minnesota Timberwolves, according to Shams Charania of ESPN. "Luka Doncic is rested. He's feeling much better. And outside of a team meeting and individual treatment, I'm told Luka Doncic spent all of Saturday sleeping in his bed, which is something he could not do on Thursday and Friday when he was dealing wit...2025See more articles Luka Doncic -
• Lakers Star LeBron James Declines To Answer If He’s Healthy
Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James continues to decline questions about his health. James, who entered the 2025 playoffs with groin and hip issues, only told reporters on Friday that he’s available to play in Game 3 against the Minnesota Timberwolves. LeBron James on his groin/hip injuries he was dealing with entering the playoffs: “I’m […] The post Lakers Star LeBron Jam...2025Click for news about LeBron James
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• Luka Doncic Admits He ‘Played Through A Lot Of Injuries’ With Mavericks: ‘A Lot Of People Don’t Know That’
Luka Doncic told Malika Andrews of ESPN that he “played through a lot of injuries” during his time with the Dallas Mavericks. Doncic, who is now on the Los Angeles Lakers, was traded by Mavericks general manager Nico Harrison over conditioning issues. “I would say I gave everything to that franchise,” Doncic said. “I played […] The post Luka Doncic A...2025See more Luka Doncic
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• Luka Doncic Choosing Not To Travel With Mavs During Late January Road Trip Frustrated ExecsNico Harrison wanted Luka Doncic to travel with the Dallas Mavericks during a five-game, 10-day road trip in late January as he continued his rehabilitation from a calf strain. Doncic had believed he had suffered the calf strain on Christmas because he returned too soon from a previous injury. Doncic's camp also believed plane rides could create a possible setback and that he could maximize his wo...2025Read about Luka Doncic -
• Dwight Howard Elected To Hall Of Fame On First BallotDwight Howard has been elected as a first-ballot member of the Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame Class of 2025, sources told ESPN's Shams Charania on Friday. The eight-time All-Star and three-time Defensive Player of the Year averaged 15.7 points and 11.8 rebounds across 18 NBA seasons with the Orlando Magic, Los Angeles Lakers, Houston Rockets, Atlanta Hawks, Charlotte Hornets, Washington Wizards ...2025See also Dwight Howard -
• Warriors provide encouraging GP2 injury update ahead of Lakers game
The Golden State Warriors provided an encouraging update on injured guard Gary Payton II ahead of Thursday's game against the Los Angeles Lakers....2025Check it out Golden State Warriors
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• Jalen Brunson’s Return Could Boost Knicks’ Playoff Push
Jalen Brunson, star guard for the New York Knicks is on track to return to action soon, as he has been cleared for basketball activities following a right ankle sprain suffered on March 6. The injury occurred during an overtime loss to the Los Angeles Lakers when Brunson landed on Austin Reaves’ foot while driving […] The post Jalen Brunson’s Return Could Boost Knicks’ Play...2025Check it out Jalen Brunson
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• Jalen Brunson Begins Controlled Court Work; Out At Least One More WeekNew York Knicks point guard Jalen Brunson has begun doing controlled on-court work. The Knicks said Brunson's status will be updated in one week. Brunson has been out since March 6, when he suffered a sprained right ankle against the Los Angeles Lakers. It was reported that Brunson would be out three to four weeks with the injury. The Knicks All-Star guard has averaged 26.3 points, 7.4 assists and...2025Check it out Jalen Brunson -
• Bronny James Shines with Career-High 17 Points in Lakers’ Loss to Bucks
The Los Angeles Lakers faced a tough 118-89 loss to the Milwaukee Bucks on Thursday, but one bright spot came in the form of rookie Bronny James, who stepped up in a significant way. With the team missing key players—LeBron James, Luka Dončić, Austin Reaves, and Rui Hachimura—due to injury, Bronny saw extended playing time […] The post Bronny James Shines with Career-High 17 Points in Lakers...2025See more articles Bronny James
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• Lakers Face Bucks Without Dončić Due to Ankle Injury
Luka Dončić, star point guard for the Los Angeles Lakers, will sit out Thursday’s game against the Milwaukee Bucks due to a sprained right ankle. This marks the second night of a back-to-back for L.A., following their 120-108 victory over the Denver Nuggets. Despite playing through the injury the night before, Dončić posted an impressive […] The post Lakers Face Bucks Without Dončić Due to A...2025See more Luka Dončić
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• Michael Malone: If Nikola Jokic Is Not Playing, It's Because He's HurtThe Denver Nuggets sat Nikola Jokic and Jamal Murray for Wednesday's game against the Los Angeles Lakers. Jokic is dealing with left ankle impingement and a contusion to his shooting elbow. Malone took issue with the perception that the Nuggets were simply opting to rest their two best players. "I think that's just a bunch of bulls---," Malone said. "I mean, in the last 10 years, Nikola Jokic has ...2025Visit the page Michael Malone -
• Michael Maine: If Nikola Jokic Is Not Playing, It's Because He's HurtThe Denver Nuggets sat Nikola Jokic and Jamal Murray for Wednesday's game against the Los Angeles Lakers. Jokic is dealing with left ankle impingement and a contusion to his shooting elbow. Malone took issue with the perception that the Nuggets were simply opting to rest their two best players. "I think that's just a bunch of bulls---," Malone said. "I mean, in the last 10 years, Nikola Jokic has ...2025Visit the page Denver Nuggets
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• Nuggets rule out both Jokic, Murray vs. Lakers
Denver Nuggets stars Nikola Jokic and Jamal Murray will sit out for a second consecutive game Wednesday against the Los Angeles Lakers as they continue to nurse nagging injuries, the team announced....2025See more articles Denver Nuggets
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• Hornets Expected To Re-Explore Trade Market For Mark Williams
The Charlotte Hornets are expected to re-explore the trade market for center Mark Williams this offseason. Rival executives believe Charlotte will look to trade Williams again, after the failed trade to the Los Angeles Lakers at the trade deadline. The Hornets and Lakers had agreed to a swap of Williams for Dalton Knecht, Cam Reddish, a 2030 first-round pick swap and a 2031 first-round pick. Howev...2025Read about Mark Williams
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• Report: LeBron James, Rui Hachimura could return to Lakers lineup ‘by the end of the week’
According to NBA insider Jovan Buha of The Athletic, LeBron James and Rui Hachimura could return to the Los Angeles Lakers lineup “by the end of the week.” LeBron is recovering from a groin injury, while Hachimura is healing from a knee ailment. “Once James and Hachimura return, which could be by the end of […] The post Report: LeBron James, Rui Hachimura could return...2025Check it out LeBron James
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• Lakers injury update: LeBron James (groin strain) is expected to miss at least another week
At 41-25, the Los Angeles Lakers are fifth in the Western Conference. They are 6-4 in their last 10 games and are coming off a 107-96 win vs. Phoenix. Over their last four games, the Lakers have been without 21-time all-star, LeBron James. He is dealing with a groin strain. On Sunday, ESPN’s Shams Charania […] The post Lakers injury update: LeBron James (groin strain) is expected to m...2025See more articles LeBron James