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King James played the perfect host in welcoming AD to Los Angeles in 2019. After the 2018 Finals, LeBron James decided to test free agency waters, which ended in his signing with the Los Angeles Lakers. While this didn’t immediately strengthen his chances of winning a championship, “King James” had begun developing a blueprint for the future. Following his first season with the Lakers, the franchise made a blockbuster trade over the summer, acquiring Pelicans star Anthony Davis. Suddenly, the Purple and Gold were in contention for an NBA title, with James finding a renewed energy to play. The urgency…
On Sunday afternoon, the Los Angeles Lakers and OKC Thunder faced off in Oklahoma. The Lakers dominated from start to finish, winning by a score of 126-99. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander finished the loss with 26 points, three rebounds, nine assists, one steal and one block while shooting 12/23 from the field and 2/5 from the three-point range in 30 minutes of playing time. After the game, Luka Doncic spoke about Gilgeous-Alexander when he met with the media. Doncic: “Shai, I think he’s an unbelievable player. He makes them look like they’re an incredible team, and they are. Gilgeous-Alexander is having an…
LeBron James made a playful jab at Austin Reaves for the highlight of the night in the Los Angeles Lakers’ 124-108 win over the New Orleans Pelicans on Friday. “That dumbass lob set me back three days,” James said in jest in the background while Reaves was having his postgame interview in the locker room. James’ comment was a retort to Reaves describing his alley-oop pass. “I chose to throw a low hook pass lob to a 40-year-old. When I threw it, I didn’t think it was a good idea and then he obviously continues to go get it,” Reaves…
During an impressive 126-99 road victory over the Oklahoma City Thunder in a Sunday matinee, the Los Angeles Lakers submitted an absolute statement win with the postseason looming. Oklahoma City has now lost back-to-back games for the first time since November. With the defeat, the Thunder fall to a 64-14 record on the year, still the best in the NBA overall. Los Angeles, meanwhile, helps improve its stranglehold of a top-four West playoff seed. L.A., meanwhile, improves to a 48-30 record on the year with four games left to play, and creates a bit more separation over the 47-31 Denver…
A double-digit win over Denver didn’t do it for you? How about a six-point win over white-hot Houston? Oklahoma City entered Sunday’s showdown with Los Angeles winners of 11 of its last 12. The Thunder had not lost a home game in nearly a month. The Lakers rolled in and beat the Thunder by 27. Do you believe in LeBron James? James scored 19 points in the 126–99 win Sunday, more than half on turnaround jumpers. It’s been said again and again (and again … and again) that what James is doing at 40 years old is remarkable. Because it…
After Tijjani Reijnders and Christian Pulisic, here comes the third important renewal at Milan. Following a period where things did not go according to plan, the player has returned to his usual standards, convincing the Rossoneri management to finalize talks for his contract extension. We are talking about former Lille goalkeeper: Mike Maignan. Thus, Tuttosport headlines this morning: The headline is indicating that, just like Pulisic and Reijnders, he will be one of the pillars of the Rossoneri’s rebuilding project set to take place next summer. By renewing, the Frenchman would not only declare his love—if not eternal, then almost—for…
It seemed that Fabio Paratici could be the right man for the Rossoneri’s rebirth, but the suspension and the limited operational capacity of the former Juventus and Tottenham executive—at least until next July 20—have led Giorgio Furlani to make a significant U-turn. Fabio Paratici, therefore, will not be the new sporting director of Milan. The selection process has been reopened, with Tuttosport this morning naming the two main candidates, headlining: “Tare is already free. D’Amico is chasing.” The latter, current sporting director of Atalanta, deflected the question about his future in the pre-match interview against Lazio on Sky Sport microphones:.…
Mike Maignan’s future with AC Milan remains uncertain and according to a report, Aston Villa and Chelsea have enquired about the Frenchman’s situation. After many tough months this season, receiving heavy criticism from the fanbase and Italian media, Maignan now looks like a revived player. It started with three penalty saves for France while on international duty, followed up by great performances against Inter and Fiorentina. That being said, the Frenchman’s future with the club hasn’t been decided, with the current deal expiring in 2026. Talks for a contract renewal are at an advanced stage but Milan decided to put…
The Oklahoma City Thunder have clinched the first seed. Not surprising considering they’ve held a double-digit game lead in the standings for most of the season. But let’s look at the rest of the West playoff picture. The Thunder will start a mini-baseball series when they play the Los Angeles Lakers in back-to-back games. The first will be on Sunday. Only one week remains in the 2024-25 regular season. Even though the Thunder aren’t involved, plenty of heated races for seeding have ramped up as the margin for error gets thinner. Thunder Wire will conduct daily updates on the West’s…
The Oklahoma City Thunder will host Los Angeles Lakers on Sunday, April 6 at the Paycom Center. This will be the second meeting between the two sides this season as the final match will take place on April 8. The Lakers lost the first match to Thunder as fans are eager to know about the availability of Luka Doncic. The Slovenian International is expected to suit up against OKC Thunder on Sunday. Doncic is fresh off a 35-point performance against the New Orleans Pelicans. He made up for his off outing against the Golden State Warriors, shooting 10-21 from the…