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.
2022 Schedule
2022 Schedule
12-11, 3rd in Pacific
- 10/14L 116-112
- 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
- 12/3
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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.
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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.
Adam Schefter ESPN Senior Writer
LeBron James is now in health and safety protocols, and out tonight vs. Sacramento.
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LeBron has 33 points, Lakers beat Pistons in calm rematch
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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.
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Fox, Hield lead Kings over Lakers 141-137 in triple OT
— Alvin Gentry said when he became Sacramento's interim coach that it was going to take everyone if the Kings were going to stop their season from spiraling out of control.
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The Washington Wizards' star's memorable week in fashion started with a now-iconic oversized pink sweater and ended with a puffy coat.
LeBron fined for gesture, warned on profanity use
Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James was fined $15,000 for making an obscene gesture in Wednesday night's win over the Pacers.
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LeBron: Stewart 'graze' didn't warrant suspension
LeBron James returned from his one-game ban with a season-high 39 points in the Lakers' overtime win Wednesday night, but he wasn't happy to have been suspended for bloodying Pistons big man Isaiah Stewart in what James said was an accident.
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2021-22 Pacific Standings
| TEAM | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Phoenix | 18 | 3 | .857 | - | W17 |
| Golden State | 18 | 3 | .857 | - | L1 |
| LA Lakers | 12 | 11 | .522 | 7 | W2 |
| LA Clippers | 11 | 11 | .500 | 7.5 | L3 |
| Sacramento | 9 | 14 | .391 | 10 | 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 Game111.65th
Rebounds Per Game46.48th
Assists Per Game24.37th
Injuries
2021 Draft Picks
| RD(PK) | PLAYER | POS | SCHOOL |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1(22) | Isaiah Jackson | PF | Kentucky |
Team History
| YEAR | W | L | PCT |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021-22 | 12 | 11 | .522 |
| 2020-21 | 42 | 30 | .583 |
| 2019-20 | 52 | 19 | .732 |
| 2018-19 | 37 | 45 | .451 |
| 2017-18 | 35 | 47 | .427 |