Kyrie out, LeBron in... L.A.?
What does Kyrie Irving's trade demand mean for LeBron-to-L.A.? Plus KCP, Derrick Rose, and OJ gets paroled.
2017 ScheduleAll times ET
2017 Schedule
26-56, 4th in Pacific
- 2/15L 137-101
- 2/24L 110-93
- 2/26L 119-98
- 2/28L 109-104
- 3/3L 115-95
- 3/5L 105-97
- 3/7L 122-111
- 3/9W 122-110
- 3/12L 118-116
- 3/13L 129-101
- 3/15L 139-100
- 3/17L 107-103
- 3/19L 125-120
- 3/21L 133-109
- 3/24W 130-119
- 3/26L 97-81
- 3/28L 119-108
- 3/30L 119-104
- 4/1L 115-104
- 4/2W 108-103
- 4/5W 102-95
- 4/7W 98-94
- 4/9W 110-109
- 4/11W 108-96
- 4/12L 109-94
- Full Schedule
LaVar's ejection, forfeiture is no big deal (1:11)
Is there still hope for Cleveland?
Is it fair to question the future of LeBron James due to Kyrie's timing of wanting out of Cleveland? Plus, ESPN NBA analyst Brian Windhorst explains why the Timberwolves would be the best team for Kyrie.
Smith: Kyrie, LeBron cannot play together
Was LeBron James blindsided by Kyrie Irving? Stephen A. Smith joins the Morning Show to detail Kyrie's situation, LeBron's future in Los Angeles and explain why the Cleveland Cavaliers have to make a move.
Hall of Fame Lakers coach Kundla dies at 101
John Kundla, the Hall of Fame coach who led the Minneapolis Lakers to five NBA championships, died Sunday. He was 101.
Letters from afar: U.S. soldier thanks her former pen pal -- Larry Nance Jr. -- with Twitter post
When he was 10 years old, Larry Nance Jr. had U.S. soldier Bianca Snow as his pen pal. Fourteen years later, Snow reached out to Nance on Twitter to let him know how much his letters meant to her.
Pelton mail: Can NBA summer league predict future stars?
Kevin Pelton answers your questions on the effectiveness of playing with multiple point guards at the same time, changing NBA position names, the value of spending early in free agency and more.
LaVar called for tech, pulls AAU team off court
After receiving a technical foul for arguing a foul call, LaVar Ball pulled his AAU team off the court and forfeited a game Saturday at the Double Pump Best of Summer Tournament in Anaheim, California.
Kyle Bonagura ESPN Staff Writer
"Form a line, form a line." Kids are lining up by the dozens to take selfies with LaVar Ball outside an AAU basketball tournament in Anaheim.
Season tickets? Gonzo. How Lonzo Ball energized a sagging franchise
Season tickets are sold out, and the buzz about rookie Lonzo Ball has Lakers fans wanting a prime seat for a new era in team history.
Would LaVar squash a Ball-Jenner romance? (0:51)
LeBron setting up shop in L.A.? (0:59)
Chris Haynes ESPN Staff Writer
Derrick Rose to have face-to-face meeting with Cleveland Cavaliers in coming days, league sources tell ESPN. No decision expected until next week.
Ingram: We're going to keep getting better
Lakers' forward Brandon Ingram talks about the state of his health, the confidence he's gained this past year, what Magic Johnson brings to the organization & upcoming season.
Ramona Shelburne on LaVar and Ball family
No, LaVar Ball will not stop talking. Not until it gets him and his family everything they want, starting with oldest son Lonzo in a Lakers uniform. By Ramona Shelburne.
Rumor Central: Could Ian Clark land with Lakers?
If the Lakers miss out on Derrick Rose, their next free-agent target could be Ian Clark, who has played with Golden State the last two years.
Chris Haynes ESPN Staff Writer
ESPN Sources: Derrick Rose completed approximate 3-hour meeting with Los Angeles Lakers. Both sides felt good about it. Deliberation time.
Chris Haynes ESPN Staff Writer
Sources say Derrick Rose "just wants to play ball," so it appears whichever team can sell its atmosphere, defined role will have advantage.
Sources: Rose, Cavs engaged in serious talks
Derrick Rose is in serious talks with the Cavaliers about a one-year deal, sources told ESPN, but he also met with, and is considering, the Lakers.
Warriors just the latest in a long line of superteams (1:38)
Ball makes Lakers attractive for free agents (0:45)
Pelinka setting stage for LeBron in L.A. (1:34)
Ohm Youngmisuk ESPN Staff Writer
Lonzo Ball is expected to need one-to-two weeks to let his mild calf strain recover.
Ohm Youngmisuk ESPN Staff Writer
Lonzo Ball had an MRI on his right calf. The Lakers say the MRI confirmed a low grade (mild) calf strain.
Magic: More triple-doubles to come for Lonzo
Magic Johnson said Lonzo Ball's summer league performance showed the Lakers are "already better" than they were last season and predicted there would be plenty more triple-doubles to come for his young point guard.
2017 Draft Picks
| RD(PK) | PLAYER | POS | SCHOOL |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1(2) | Lonzo Ball | PG | UCLA |
| 1(28) | Tony Bradley | C | North Carolina |
2016-17 Pacific Standings
| TEAM | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Golden State | 67 | 15 | .817 | - | W1 |
| LA Clippers | 51 | 31 | .622 | 16 | W7 |
| Sacramento | 32 | 50 | .390 | 35 | L1 |
| LA Lakers | 26 | 56 | .317 | 41 | L1 |
| Phoenix | 24 | 58 | .293 | 43 | L1 |
Team Leaders 2016-17
- Offense
- Defense
Points Per Game
Assists Per Game
Field Goal Percentage
Rebounds Per Game
Steals Per Game
Blocks Per Game
Team Stats
Points Per Game104.617th
Rebounds Per Game43.517th
Assists Per Game20.926th
Points Allowed111.528th
Team History
| YEAR | W | L | PCT |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016-17 | 26 | 56 | .317 |
| 2015-16 | 17 | 65 | .207 |
| 2014-15 | 21 | 61 | .256 |
| 2013-14 | 27 | 55 | .329 |
| 2012-13 | 45 | 37 | .549 |