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October 11, 2020 at 8:20 pm

Butler loses last game in the bubble after memorable run

Jimmy Butler finally has to take his business elsewhere. There will be no more coffee customers with the bubble closing down, though he kept it...

Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James talks with guard Kentavious Caldwell-Pope during the first half in Game 5 of basketball’s NBA Finals against the Miami Heat Friday, Oct. 9, 2020, in Lake Buena Vista, Fla. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill) NBA132 NBA132

October 9, 2020 at 9:33 pm

King James scores 40, but a Lakers coronation has to wait

LeBron James flexed his muscles high above his Lakers black jersey, looking too strong to stop. He had just scored while being fouled, finishing a...

October 4, 2020 at 7:45 pm

James’ turnovers, Davis’ fouls doom Lakers in Game 3 loss VIEW

LeBron James powered into the lane, looking to take another step toward an NBA title. Instead, he took too many steps. James was whistled for...

Miami Heat forward Kelly Olynyk (9) and Los Angeles Lakers forward Anthony Davis (3) compete for control of a rebound during the second half of Game 2 of basketball’s NBA Finals, Friday, Oct. 2, 2020, in Lake Buena Vista, Fla. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill) NBA172 NBA172

October 2, 2020 at 9:11 pm

Short-handed Heat fight hard, but not good enough in Game 2

Udonis Haslem stood. He pointed. He screamed. Too bad the Miami Heat's best display of toughness came on the bench. Their defense just wasn't good...

October 1, 2020 at 2:54 pm

Secret to Lakers’ superstar pairing? No jealousy, James says

LeBron James believes the secret to the success of his partnership with Anthony Davis goes far beyond talent. “We're not jealous of each other,” James...

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September 30, 2020 at 8:56 pm

Adebayo, Dragic leave with injuries as Heat routed in Game 1

The Miami Heat were not only badly beaten. They were beaten up. Bam Adebayo (left shoulder strain) and Goran Dragic (left foot) departed with injuries...

September 29, 2020 at 3:23 pm

Rondo, Howard back for another NBA Finals shot with Lakers VIEW

Last time the Los Angeles Lakers ruled the NBA, Rajon Rondo and Dwight Howard were trying to beat them. Howard fell short with Orlando in...

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September 28, 2020 at 2:08 pm

LaMelo Ball’s long basketball journey to soon reach the NBA

LaMelo Ball has played around the world, from high school in California to pro ball in Australia. At some point, he'll finally play in the...

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September 25, 2020 at 12:11 pm

Another NBA Finals await James if Lakers can finish Nuggets VIEW

LeBron James can reach a 10th NBA Finals, done by only three greats of the game. Anthony Davis is on the verge of his first....

Denver Nuggets’ Nikola Jokic (15) struggles to maintain control of the ball under pressure from Los Angeles Lakers’ Rajon Rondo (9) and Alex Caruso (4) during the second half of Game 3 of the NBA basketball Western Conference final Tuesday, Sept. 22, 2020, in Lake Buena Vista, Fla. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill) NBA183 NBA183

September 23, 2020 at 2:45 pm

Lakers try to regain control vs confident Nuggets in Game 4 VIEW

The Denver Nuggets don't sound like an underdog. Jamal Murray believes they should be leading the Western Conference finals. They aren't, though they say there...