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The NBA Playoff Push Starts Now with All-Star Break Ending
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The NBA Playoff Push Starts Now with All-Star Break Ending

Sentinel News WireFebruary 20, 2019

Courtesy Photo MIAMI (AP) — Golden State is still the favorite for a fourth title in five years. Milwaukee, Toronto, Indiana, Boston, Philadelphia, Oklahoma City and Denver can all go ahead and cancel those mid-April vacation plans if they were foolish enough to have made them in the first place. For LeBron James and Dwyane Wade, some work awaits. The All-Star break ends Thursday, with about one-third of the season remaining for most clubs — and that means the playoff push now gets very serious. Nobody has officially clinched a spot yet, though it would take a highly improbable series

LeBron James to Participate in 2019 All-Star Game Draft
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LeBron James to Participate in 2019 All-Star Game Draft

Lauren A. Jones, Contributing WriterFebruary 7, 2019

Lakers’ star LeBron James will participate in the 2019 NBA All-Star Game Draft on Thursday, at 4 p.m. PT that will be televised live on TNT during the “NBA All-Star Draft Show.”

James remains arguably the greatest active player in the NBA, so it came as no surprise that he led the Western Conference in becoming the West’s’ All-Star captain for the 2019 NBA All-Star Game.

Brad Pye’s National Sports Beat (1/24-1/30/19)
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Brad Pye’s National Sports Beat (1/24-1/30/19)

Brad Pye Jr.January 24, 2019

James Harden is too old to step back, that’s just too late for Harden to slow up. It’s a race of time. The Lakers Wilt Chamberlain was the last 55 point man before James Harden. 

Lakers’ Young Core Face Adversity in Veterans’ Absence
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Lakers’ Young Core Face Adversity in Veterans’ Absence

Lauren A. Jones, Contributing WriterJanuary 9, 2019

The Lakers’ young core consisting of Kyle Kuzma, Brandon Ingram, Lonzo Ball, and Josh Hart have spent the last seven games being forced to play without their centerpiece LeBron James and veteran point guard Rajon Rondo. Over that span, the Lakers have gone 2-5 with their only wins coming over the Kings on Dec. 30 and the Mavericks on the road Monday, Jan. 7.

Lakers’ Two-Way Player Johnathan Williams Experiences a Wild NBA Ride
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Lakers’ Two-Way Player Johnathan Williams Experiences a Wild NBA Ride

Lauren A. Jones, Contributing WriterJanuary 9, 2019

Lakers’ rookie Johnathan Williams made his NBA debut against the San Antonio Spurs as he introduced himself to the Staples Center crowd with a two-handed dunk on his first play of the game. After Lakers’ starting center JaVale McGee fouled out and Ivica Zubac found himself in foul trouble, Lakers’ coach Luke Walton called Williams’ number. Though Williams’ first NBA game ended in an overtime loss, he racked up eight points on 4-5 shooting, grabbed four rebounds and three blocks in 14 quality minutes. Williams joined Laker great Magic Johnson and Andre Ingram as just the third Lakers rookie of all time to notch eight points and three blocks in their NBA debut.

Lebron James Medical Update
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Lebron James Medical Update

Sentinel News ServiceJanuary 4, 2019

LeBron James, who has been out since suffering a strained left groin on December 25 vs. Golden State, is receiving daily treatment by the team’s training and medical staff and continues to progress with his recovery. 

LeBron James Named Associated Press Male Athlete of 2018  
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LeBron James Named Associated Press Male Athlete of 2018  

Lauren A. Jones, Contributing Writer  January 3, 2019

On Thursday, AP announced LeBron James as the Male Athlete of the Year following what the publication described as his “most significant year.” Though James continues to dominate the NBA with his elite basketball skills on the court, his philanthropy and social activism have allowed him to ascend to newer heights. 

Lakers And Clippers A Tale Of Two Teams, One City
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Lakers And Clippers A Tale Of Two Teams, One City

Lauren A. Jones, Contributing WriterDecember 29, 2018

Though the Lakers boast 16 championship banners that hang from the rafters of Staples Center at each Lakers’ home game, the more recent numbers tell a different story. The reality is that the Clippers have won the last 22 out of 25 matchups against the Lakers.  A fact that many Angelenos might not know.  In fact, many forget that the Clippers are a Los Angeles team.

LeBron James and Dwyane Wade Settle the Score with One Last Dance
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LeBron James and Dwyane Wade Settle the Score with One Last Dance

Lauren A. Jones, Contributing WriterDecember 11, 2018

LeBron James and Dwyane Wade culminated a sixteen-year professional basketball relationship, two championships, and two Olympic gold medals under the bright lights of Staples Center on Monday night. With the Lakers’ 105-103 triumph over the Heat, James edged out Wade 16-15 in all-time wins.