LeBron 'angered' by NBA's COVID-19 testing process (1:47)
2022 Schedule
2022 Schedule
12-12, 4th in Pacific
- 10/19L 121-114
- 10/22L 115-105
- 10/24W 121-118
- 10/26W 125-121
- 10/27L 123-115
- 10/29W 113-101
- 10/31W 95-85
- 11/2W 119-117
- 11/4L 107-104
- 11/6L 105-90
- 11/8W 126-123
- 11/10W 120-117
- 11/12L 107-83
- 11/14W 114-106
- 11/15L 121-103
- 11/17L 109-102
- 11/19L 130-108
- 11/21W 121-116
- 11/23L 106-100
- 11/24W 124-116
- 11/26L 141-137
- 11/28W 110-106
- 11/30W 117-92
- 12/3L 119-115
- 12/7h:mm a z, US/Eastern
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LeBron says testing process 'handled very poorly'
Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James expressed frustration with the league's COVID-19 testing process Friday, a day after he cleared protocol by returning negative PCR tests in a 24-hour window.
LeBron's return, end of Suns' streak and Embiid's clutch effort highlighted wild NBA Friday
Friday night in the NBA was full of entertaining games. Here's what you missed from the best action from the early part of the weekend slate.
Kennard hits clutch 3s, Clippers hold off Lakers 119-115
— LeBron James returned from a frustrating stint in the NBA's health and safety protocols just in time for yet another frustrating loss for the Los Angeles Lakers.
Morris banks in 3-pointer to secure Clippers' win (0:28)
Check out this sweet pass from Reggie Jackson (0:28)
Sierra Canyon, St. Vincent-St. Mary to headline high school tournament at Staples Center
Staples Center will host LeBron James' alma mater, St. Vincent-St. Mary, and his son Bronny James' high school, Sierra Canyon, on Saturday.
Stephen A. expects the Lakers to fire Frank Vogel (1:07)
Lowe's 10 things: Ballet from Jrue Holiday, a shocker in Toronto and something cooking in Cleveland?!
This week, Lowe reveals something delicious brewing in northeast Ohio, a second star in Memphis, the return of the NBA screen shove -- and the most aggressively boring team in the NBA.
LeBron's son Bryce throws down his first-ever dunk (0:18)
LeBron returns negative tests, cleared to play
Lakers star LeBron James returned eight negative tests since Tuesday, sources told ESPN, and the NBA announced he has been cleared to return to action.
With or without LeBron, how big a threat are the Lakers? (0:54)
AD updates on LeBron James' health after missing Kings game (0:56)
The predictive power of the NBA's 20-game mark
Here's what the first quarter of the NBA season can tell us, including what to make of the up-and-down Lakers.
Lakers overcome James' absence to beat Kings 117-92
— Anthony Davis scored 25 points, Russell Westbrook added 23 and the Los Angeles Lakers overcame the absence of LeBron James to beat the Sacramento Kings 117-92 on Tuesday night.
Coach Vogel on LeBron entering health and safety protocols (0:53)
Malik Monk splashes halftime buzzer-beater (0:30)
LeBron in health and safety protocols, out Tue.
LeBron James has entered the league's health and safety protocols, and sources told ESPN he is expected to miss several games.
C's Freedom willing to 'educate' LeBron on China
Celtics center Enes Kanter Freedom, who has criticized LeBron James and Nike for their silence on human rights violations in China, said Tuesday he would welcome the opportunity to sit down with the Lakers star and "educate him" on the subject.
Stephen A. weighs in on whether this season is LeBron's biggest challenge (1:38)
NBA Power Rankings: Can anyone catch the Suns and Warriors?
The Suns are riding a 16-game winning streak into back-to-back matchups against the league-best Warriors. Who takes the top spot?
LeBron has 33 points, Lakers beat Pistons in calm rematch
— LeBron James and Isaiah Stewart had no Round 2 in the Lakers' rematch with the Pistons.
LeBron tosses finesse alley-oop to AD for the slam (0:30)
Could Lakers or Pistons use suspensions as motivation now?
Kevin Pelton answers your burning questions, including one surrounding the LeBron James-Isaiah Stewart dustup ahead of Detroit's game at Los Angeles on Sunday.
Lakers fail to close, 'let it get away' in 3OT loss
The Los Angeles Lakers blew a 13-point lead in the fourth quarter and were outlasted by the Kings in a 141-137 loss in triple overtime Friday night.
2021-22 Pacific Standings
| TEAM | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Golden State | 19 | 3 | .864 | - | W1 |
| Phoenix | 19 | 4 | .826 | 0.5 | L1 |
| LA Clippers | 12 | 11 | .522 | 7.5 | W1 |
| LA Lakers | 12 | 12 | .500 | 8 | L1 |
| Sacramento | 9 | 14 | .391 | 10.5 | W1 |
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2021-22 Team Leaders
- Offense
- Defense
Points Per Game
Assists Per Game
Field Goal Percentage
Rebounds Per Game
Steals Per Game
Blocks Per Game
Team Stats
Points Per Game111.75th
Rebounds Per Game46.36th
Assists Per Game24.57th
Injuries
2021 Draft Picks
| RD(PK) | PLAYER | POS | SCHOOL |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1(22) | Isaiah Jackson | PF | Kentucky |
Team History
| YEAR | W | L | PCT |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021-22 | 12 | 12 | .500 |
| 2020-21 | 42 | 30 | .583 |
| 2019-20 | 52 | 19 | .732 |
| 2018-19 | 37 | 45 | .451 |
| 2017-18 | 35 | 47 | .427 |