Devin Booker scores 47 as Suns eliminate Lakers
Devin Booker scores 47 as Suns eliminate Lakers

Devin Booker scored 47 points as the visiting Phoenix Suns eliminated the defending champion Los Angeles Lakers from the playoffs Thursday with a 113-100 victory in Game 6 of a Western Conference first-round series.In their first visit to the playoffs… 4 June, 2021 1:43:33 am

NBA Anthony Davis questionable for Lakers in Game 5 NBA
Anthony Davis questionable for Lakers in Game 5

Los Angeles Lakers coach Frank Vogel said star forward Anthony Davis is questionable for Game 5 of their first-round playoff series against the Phoenix Suns due to a groin strain. Davis suffered the injury during Game 4, missing the second half of a 100-92 loss to Phoenix. An MRI confirmed…

NBA Chris Paul helps Suns even series with Lakers NBA
Chris Paul helps Suns even series with Lakers

Chris Paul collected 18 points and nine assists to lift the visiting Phoenix Suns to a 100-92 victory over the Los Angeles Lakers on Sunday afternoon in Game 4 of their Western Conference first-round series.Devin Booker and Jae Crowder each scored 17 points and DeAndre Ayton recorded 14 points and…

NBA Lakers’ Anthony Davis (groin) exits in second quarter vs. Suns NBA
Lakers’ Anthony Davis (groin) exits in second quarter vs. Suns

Los Angeles Lakers forward Anthony Davis sustained a strained left groin injury late in the second quarter of Sunday's Game 4 of the Western Conference first-round series against the host Phoenix Suns.Kyle Kuzma started the second half in place of Davis, who was promptly ruled out for the remainder of…

NBA Lakers G Kentavious Caldwell-Pope (quad) out for Game 4 NBA
Lakers G Kentavious Caldwell-Pope (quad) out for Game 4

Los Angeles Lakers starting guard Kentavuous Caldwell-Pope was ruled of Game 4 of the Western Conference first-round series against the Phoenix Suns with a quadriceps contusion.Lakers forward Anthony Davis was listed as questionable for Game 4 after he sprained his left knee in Game 3, but he will play Sunday.Caldwell-Pope,…

NBA Lakers look to take stranglehold on series with Suns NBA
Lakers look to take stranglehold on series with Suns

The Los Angeles Lakers aim to push the visiting Phoenix Suns to the brink of elimination on Sunday afternoon when the clubs play Game 4 of their Western Conference first-round series.The Lakers followed up a 109-102 road win in Game 2 on Tuesday with a 109-95 home victory two nights…

NBA Report: Lakers’ Kentavious Caldwell-Pope to have MRI NBA
Report: Lakers’ Kentavious Caldwell-Pope to have MRI

Los Angeles Lakers starting shooting guard Kentavious Caldwell-Pope is scheduled for an MRI on his bruised left quad, ESPN reported Friday.Caldwell-Pope exited in the third quarter of the Lakers' 109-95 victory over the Phoenix Suns on Thursday in Game 3 of their Western Conference first-round series. Caldwell-Pope was injured after…

NBA Lakers pull away in second half to take 2-1 lead on Suns NBA
Lakers pull away in second half to take 2-1 lead on Suns

Lakers Pull Away in Second Half to Take 2-1 Lead on the Suns. Behind another strong defensive performance, the host Los Angeles Lakers smothered the Phoenix Suns for a 109-95 victory Thursday and 2-1 series lead in the opening round of the NBA playoffs. Los Angeles had about 7,500 fans…

NBA Lakers reach deal to stay at Staples Center through 2041 NBA
Lakers reach deal to stay at Staples Center through 2041

The Los Angeles Lakers signed a long-term extension with the Anschutz Entertainment Group to remain at Staples Center through 2041.The agreement essentially keeps the Lakers in the arena for 20 more seasons, and ends any chance of the team departing to build its own facility when the team's initial 25-year…

NBA LeBron James out indefinitely after injuring ankle NBA
LeBron James out indefinitely after injuring ankle

Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James sustained a right ankle injury early in the second quarter of Saturday's 99-94 loss to the visiting Atlanta Hawks. ESPN reported that James has a high ankle sprain and is out indefinitely. A Lakers sideline reporter confirmed the report. The four-time NBA Most Valuable…

NBA LeBron James injures ankle, ruled out vs. Hawks NBA
LeBron James injures ankle, ruled out vs. Hawks

Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James sustained a right ankle injury early in the second quarter of Saturday's game against the visiting Atlanta Hawks. The four-time NBA Most Valuable Player was ruled out for the game later in the quarter. Hawks forward Solomon Hill rolled into James' right ankle while…