Lakers, LeBron James and Defense

Lakers Rumors: LeBron James and Co. Predicted to Offload Young Sharpshooter for $13 Million Star
The Los Angeles Lakers made a blockbuster move by acquiring Luka Dončić, pairing him with LeBron James in a stunning trade. However, reports suggest the Lakers aren’t done making moves as they prepare for a future built around Dončić.
Lakers’ plan after LeBron James injury: ‘Play hard and play defense’
The Lakers, the league's best defense since Jan. 15, will have to rely more on that end of the floor to generate transition offense.
LeBron James: Lakers Have Been Hanging Their Hats On Defense
A switch was flipped for LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers in mid-January. After two games were postponed due to the L.A. wildfires, the Lakers came back to action and were smoked by the San Antonio Spurs by 24 points on Jan.
3 ways LeBron James' groin injury can be a blessing in disguise for the Lakers
LeBron James is expected to miss some time after injuring his groin against the Boston Celtics, but his absence could secretly be a good thing for the Los Angeles Lakers.
NBA winners and losers: Lakers' charge halted by LeBron James injury
The Los Angeles Lakers had been thriving since trading for Luka Dončić, climbing all the way to the No. 2 seed in the West. But, after LeBron James suffered a left groin strain Saturday against the Boston Celtics, the Lakers are now facing a stretch where they may be down three starters.
Lakers’ LeBron James groin injury gets blunt reality check from Bill Simmons
Even in his age-40 season, LeBron James is doing incredible things for the Los Angeles Lakers. Despite some of those, Bill Simmons has his skepticism, and not for his play. Rather, it’s for his longevity.
LeBron James injury update: Lakers star nearing return, and it's much needed
Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James is nearly superhuman. Injuries happen but go away. Kind of like a Resident Evil enemy, but, you know, not evil.
LeBron James injury update: Lakers star returns to Los Angeles during road trip
LeBron James will not remain with the Los Angeles Lakers for the remainder of the team’s current road trip while he deals with a groin injury.
Lakers’ LeBron James receives important injury update
Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James seems to be making steady progress in his recovery from a recent groin injury. James injured his groin during the Lakers’ matchup against the Boston Celtics on March 8.
NBA Offseason Rumors: Los Angeles Lakers might acquire $30 million Los Angeles Clippers forward to support Luka Doncic and LeBron James Championship aspirations
The Los Angeles Lakers, after acquiring Luka Dončić, are planning to trade for Derrick Jones Jr. from the Clippers. Jones Jr. is noted for his versatile two-way play, and adding him could strengthen the Lakers' perimeter defense and three-point shooting,
Los Angeles Lakers Share Ominous LeBron James Injury Update
The highly anticipated partnership between Los Angeles Lakers stars LeBron James and Luka Doncic is temporarily paused, as James will
Nets hold off LeBron James-less Lakers behind impressive defense to snap seven-game skid
After blowing huge leads in back-to-back games against Golden State and Charlotte, when the Nets got the Lakers down on ...
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Stephen A. Smith says LeBron James confronted him as 'a daddy' — not star player — over Bronny comments
It's said that sometimes the best defense is offense. LeBron James took that approach Thursday night when he confronted ...
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Jamie Foxx Comes To LeBron James’ Defense
Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James has been in the headlines this week, not only for his stellar play on the court, but ...
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Ex-Lakers Champion Complains He Was Kicked off the Team After Abusing LeBron James in Heated Conversation
Does LeBron James truly control his teammates’ careers? As fans will agree, James is considered one of the greatest players ...
Dwight Howard Assigns Blame on LeBron James for Lakers Exit
Dwight Howard is pointing fingers at LeBron James for his departure from the Los Angeles Lakers following their 2020 NBA ...
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"The Lakers could easily fall to 4th or 5th"- Bob Myers on how LeBron's groin injury could impact the Purple & Gold
With LeBron James expected to miss at least a week or two, the Los Angeles Lakers find themselves in a challenging situation.