Though LeBron James has made it clear that he’d like for the organization to approach this deadline with the all-in approach he prefers, the likelihood that the Lakers stand pat or make a marginal move has somewhat increased in recent days, according to team and league sources. Their 2029 draft pick is valuable; if they keep it, they’ll be armed with three first-round picks to trade this summer. The market continues to favor sellers rather than buyers. The Lakers have also grown more confident in their potential for internal improvement.
Source: The Athletic
Source: The Athletic
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“Bronny’s success isn’t at a top-tier level. … I don’t want that negativity to come his way.”
@AustinRivers25 explained why he doesn’t want to see Bronny play with LeBron James. pic.twitter.com/d2gwzLVdp3 – 11:06 AM
“Bronny’s success isn’t at a top-tier level. … I don’t want that negativity to come his way.”
@AustinRivers25 explained why he doesn’t want to see Bronny play with LeBron James. pic.twitter.com/d2gwzLVdp3 – 11:06 AM
CBS NBA @CBSSportsNBA
LeBron James swats away question about Lakers’ trade deadline plans: ‘Nothing else to talk about’
cbssports.com/nba/news/lebro… – 10:20 AM
LeBron James swats away question about Lakers’ trade deadline plans: ‘Nothing else to talk about’
cbssports.com/nba/news/lebro… – 10:20 AM
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Ball Don’t Lie @Balldontlie
“This is who we have so there’s nothing else to talk about.”
LeBron on keeping the Lakers together as the trade deadline approaches
(via @mcten)
pic.twitter.com/dUARuugZb2 – 11:43 PM
“This is who we have so there’s nothing else to talk about.”
LeBron on keeping the Lakers together as the trade deadline approaches
(via @mcten)
pic.twitter.com/dUARuugZb2 – 11:43 PM
Khobi Price @khobi_price
The Lakers are 27-25 after their 4-2 “Grammy” trip.
When asked if he feels this group proved it should stay together in light of Thursday’s trade deadline, LeBron James responded: “This is who we have, so there’s nothing else to talk about.” pic.twitter.com/9ZAWKFhMwq – 11:40 PM
The Lakers are 27-25 after their 4-2 “Grammy” trip.
When asked if he feels this group proved it should stay together in light of Thursday’s trade deadline, LeBron James responded: “This is who we have, so there’s nothing else to talk about.” pic.twitter.com/9ZAWKFhMwq – 11:40 PM
Dave McMenamin @mcten
LeBron James on if L.A.’s recent uptick in play is proof that the Lakers should keep this group together as the trade deadline approaches: “This is who we have so there’s nothing else to talk about” pic.twitter.com/ODWMb30jbg – 11:34 PM
LeBron James on if L.A.’s recent uptick in play is proof that the Lakers should keep this group together as the trade deadline approaches: “This is who we have so there’s nothing else to talk about” pic.twitter.com/ODWMb30jbg – 11:34 PM
Jovan Buha @jovanbuha
LeBron James was asked twice about the trade deadline tonight.
Here are his two answers:
You guys went 4-2 on this trip. Do you feel like as a team you’ve proven or shown why you guys should continue to invest in this group?
James: “This is who we have, so there’s nothing else… – 10:38 PM
LeBron James was asked twice about the trade deadline tonight.
Here are his two answers:
You guys went 4-2 on this trip. Do you feel like as a team you’ve proven or shown why you guys should continue to invest in this group?
James: “This is who we have, so there’s nothing else… – 10:38 PM
StatMuse @statmuse
Last 3 players with a 40-point game on 0 turnovers while playing under 30 minutes:
— LeBron James
— Steph Curry
— Brandon Ingram pic.twitter.com/DaeTik2ABE – 10:14 PM
Last 3 players with a 40-point game on 0 turnovers while playing under 30 minutes:
— LeBron James
— Steph Curry
— Brandon Ingram pic.twitter.com/DaeTik2ABE – 10:14 PM
Kevin Chouinard @KLChouinard
In a span of four games, Jalen Johnson had to guard LeBron James, Kevin Durant and Kawhi Leonard and in the fourth game his end-game defense swung a game in which Steph Curry scored 60.
He had a bad night and, well, that happens.
Hawks won the other three. – 10:11 PM
In a span of four games, Jalen Johnson had to guard LeBron James, Kevin Durant and Kawhi Leonard and in the fourth game his end-game defense swung a game in which Steph Curry scored 60.
He had a bad night and, well, that happens.
Hawks won the other three. – 10:11 PM
Rod Boone @rodboone
Brandon Miller on what LeBron said to him after the buzzer when they shared a moment: pic.twitter.com/OME4Gb9gr7 – 9:26 PM
Brandon Miller on what LeBron said to him after the buzzer when they shared a moment: pic.twitter.com/OME4Gb9gr7 – 9:26 PM
Dave McMenamin @mcten
The Lakers made it harder than it should have been, but beat CHA 124-118 to finish out their six-game road trip with a 4-2 record. D-Lo 28p 6a; LeBron 26p 7a 4r 4tos; AD 26p 15r 11a 3b; Reaves 9p 11a 5tos. Next game: Thurs vs. DEN, which tips off 7 hours after the deadline – 9:16 PM
The Lakers made it harder than it should have been, but beat CHA 124-118 to finish out their six-game road trip with a 4-2 record. D-Lo 28p 6a; LeBron 26p 7a 4r 4tos; AD 26p 15r 11a 3b; Reaves 9p 11a 5tos. Next game: Thurs vs. DEN, which tips off 7 hours after the deadline – 9:16 PM
Ryan Ward @RyanWardLA
Lakers dishin tonight!
AD: 11 dimes
Reaves: 11 dimes
LeBron: 7 dimes
DLo: 6 dimes – 9:08 PM
Lakers dishin tonight!
AD: 11 dimes
Reaves: 11 dimes
LeBron: 7 dimes
DLo: 6 dimes – 9:08 PM
Jovan Buha @jovanbuha
Halftime: Lakers 74, Hornets 58
LA outscored Charlotte 37-29 in both the first and second quarters. DLo has 22 points on 8-14 FGs. LeBron James has 17 points and 4 assists. AD has 12 points, 5 rebounds and 8 assists. He’s handled doubles really well. LA is living at the rim. – 8:07 PM
Halftime: Lakers 74, Hornets 58
LA outscored Charlotte 37-29 in both the first and second quarters. DLo has 22 points on 8-14 FGs. LeBron James has 17 points and 4 assists. AD has 12 points, 5 rebounds and 8 assists. He’s handled doubles really well. LA is living at the rim. – 8:07 PM
Dave McMenamin @mcten
Strong first half performance by LAL against a struggling CHA team, taking a 74-58 lead into the break. D-Lo 22p; LeBron 17p 4a; AD 12p 8a 5r. LAL is shooting 64.4% overall and 100% on FTs (11-for-11) – 8:06 PM
Strong first half performance by LAL against a struggling CHA team, taking a 74-58 lead into the break. D-Lo 22p; LeBron 17p 4a; AD 12p 8a 5r. LAL is shooting 64.4% overall and 100% on FTs (11-for-11) – 8:06 PM
Mike Trudell @LakersReporter
With a ton of Lakers jerseys in the crowd, LeBron’s up to 3 dunks, the latest coming on the 7th assist from Anthony Davis, in transition. LAL up 66-48. – 7:59 PM
With a ton of Lakers jerseys in the crowd, LeBron’s up to 3 dunks, the latest coming on the 7th assist from Anthony Davis, in transition. LAL up 66-48. – 7:59 PM
Mike Trudell @LakersReporter
No. 2 overall pick Brandon Miller (age 21), who’s played very well of late and scored 8 points in the 1st Q, just had his first chance to defend LeBron; James backed him under the hoop, waited for help to come, up-faked, and rose for a 7-foot J.
LAL up 10, time out Hornets. – 7:41 PM
No. 2 overall pick Brandon Miller (age 21), who’s played very well of late and scored 8 points in the 1st Q, just had his first chance to defend LeBron; James backed him under the hoop, waited for help to come, up-faked, and rose for a 7-foot J.
LAL up 10, time out Hornets. – 7:41 PM
Mike Trudell @LakersReporter
Same starters for LAL: Russell, Reaves, Hachimura, LeBron + Davis. – 6:32 PM
Same starters for LAL: Russell, Reaves, Hachimura, LeBron + Davis. – 6:32 PM
Jovan Buha @jovanbuha
LeBron James and Anthony Davis are both available tonight in Charlotte, per the Lakers. – 6:23 PM
LeBron James and Anthony Davis are both available tonight in Charlotte, per the Lakers. – 6:23 PM
Ryan Ward @RyanWardLA
Anthony Davis (bilateral Achilles tendinopathy & left hip spasm) and LeBron James (left ankle peroneal tendinopathy) have been upgraded to AVAILABLE for tonight’s game at Charlotte. – 6:20 PM
Anthony Davis (bilateral Achilles tendinopathy & left hip spasm) and LeBron James (left ankle peroneal tendinopathy) have been upgraded to AVAILABLE for tonight’s game at Charlotte. – 6:20 PM
Jovan Buha @jovanbuha
Lakers vs. Knicks vlog: LeBron James puts on a Broadway show in the Big Apple: youtube.com/watch?v=AmrTN1… – 3:09 PM
Lakers vs. Knicks vlog: LeBron James puts on a Broadway show in the Big Apple: youtube.com/watch?v=AmrTN1… – 3:09 PM
The Ringer @ringernba
How will the Sixers respond to Embiid’s injury?
The Nuggets have options
Five fake LeBron trades
@KevinOConnorNBA’s trade deadline week observations: theringer.com/nba/2024/2/5/2… – 1:07 PM
How will the Sixers respond to Embiid’s injury? The Nuggets have options Five fake LeBron trades@KevinOConnorNBA’s trade deadline week observations: theringer.com/nba/2024/2/5/2… – 1:07 PM
Kevin O’Connor @KevinOConnorNBA
It’s trade deadline week! On Joel Embiid’s injury, what the Hawks should consider, options for the Nuggets, a Clippers trade idea, blow it up Bulls, the Suns’ approach, and fake LeBron trades just for fun. theringer.com/nba/2024/2/5/2… – 1:02 PM
It’s trade deadline week! On Joel Embiid’s injury, what the Hawks should consider, options for the Nuggets, a Clippers trade idea, blow it up Bulls, the Suns’ approach, and fake LeBron trades just for fun. theringer.com/nba/2024/2/5/2… – 1:02 PM
Khobi Price @khobi_price
The Lakers are unveiling Kobe Bryant’s statue on Thursday.
LeBron James says it’s hard to pick one image of Kobe from his 20-season NBA career to immortalize for the statue.
“It’s just too many memories, too many plays, too many moments…” pic.twitter.com/0rNNJqqUxB – 11:48 AM
The Lakers are unveiling Kobe Bryant’s statue on Thursday.
LeBron James says it’s hard to pick one image of Kobe from his 20-season NBA career to immortalize for the statue.
“It’s just too many memories, too many plays, too many moments…” pic.twitter.com/0rNNJqqUxB – 11:48 AM
Dave McMenamin @mcten
LeBron James says it’s hard to pick one pose from a 20-year career to encapsulate Kobe and when asked about the challenge of playing against him, said Bryant’s game was flawless pic.twitter.com/uRjqRZqTvm – 11:26 AM
LeBron James says it’s hard to pick one pose from a 20-year career to encapsulate Kobe and when asked about the challenge of playing against him, said Bryant’s game was flawless pic.twitter.com/uRjqRZqTvm – 11:26 AM
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“I don’t want to see Bronny play with [LeBron]… Him getting drafted & playing with his dad, I don’t want that negativity to come his way. He doesn’t deserve it… [He needs to] play somewhere where he can niche out his own identity.” – Austin Rivers -via Twitter / February 6, 2024
Adrian Wojnarowski: The Cavaliers are 14-1 in their past 15 games — tied for their best record over a 15-game span in franchise history. It’s also the best record over a 15-game span without LeBron James on roster in franchise history, per @Statswilliams. Cavs are 32-16 and second in East now. -via Twitter @wojespn / February 6, 2024
“The Knicks are going to be very attractive going forward… The Knicks had to be an option going forward,” Windhorst said. “Whatever hatchet they may have buried, it’s almost like the Knicks need Klutch clients eventually whoever it is, it doesn’t have to be LeBron… Somebody is going to want to play in New York. Somebody is going to look at Jalen Brunson and say, ‘You know that wasn’t the worst decision in the world.’” -via New York Post / February 6, 2024
