Lakers coach JJ Redick says he hopes Saturday's game against the Spurs will be played as scheduled, giving the people of Los Angeles 'hope' in the wake of recent wildfires.

With an 18-foot jumper with 5:58 to play, LeBron James reached at least 30 points in the regular season for the 563rd time in his career, breaking the record established by Michael Jordan in 2003.

The Lakers coach kept his words on Charles Barkley brief after the analyst criticized Redick's team.

LeBron James, who celebrated his 40th birthday Monday, says he could play at a high level for "another five to seven years" if he chose to do so.

De'Aaron Fox and the struggling Kings have new leadership in place with interim coach Doug Christie, and before his debut Saturday against the Los Angeles Lakers, his Sacramento players spoke about the renewed energy the club has despite a 13-18 record.

LeBron James and Steph Curry looked as dominant as ever Wednesday as the Lakers prevailed for a thrilling win over the Warriors.

The Lakers celebrated LeBron James breaking another record, this time Kareem Abdul-Jabbar's mark for minutes played, and rolled past the Kings 113-100.

LeBron James lamented the state of the NBA on Thursday when asked about changes to the All-Star Game.

Los Angeles Lakers rookie Bronny James, fresh off a string of promising performances for the South Bay Lakers, will participate in the G League Winter Showcase this week.

After returning Sunday in the Lakers' 116-100 win over the Grizzlies following an eight-day layoff, LeBron James said he had to be convinced to take time away from the team to address his sore left foot.

Another season of blowouts and fighting to make the play-in begs the question: Can the Lakers be fixed?

LeBron James, who sat out Sunday's game with foot soreness, is unlikely to play in the Lakers' game vs. the Timberwolves on Friday, sources told ESPN.

LeBron James was excused from the Lakers' practice Wednesday for personal reasons, according to coach JJ Redick, and his status for Friday's game at Minnesota is unclear.

Kawhi Leonard practiced for the first time this season on Tuesday, with sources telling ESPN's Dave McMenamin that Leonard could make his season debut within the next two weeks, barring any setbacks to his right knee.

Lakers star LeBron James missed his first game of the season Sunday night against Portland because of left foot soreness.

After the Lakers' seventh loss in nine games, LeBron James pointed to the team's lack of depth as a major challenge, with five key players currently out with injuries.

LeBron James, who has played in all 22 games for L.A. so far, is listed as questionable for the Lakers' game Friday against the Hawks because of soreness in his left foot.

Lakers coach JJ Redick said there "has to be some ownership" after Wednesday's 134-93 loss to the Heat, which marked the team's sixth loss in eight games.

LeBron James' recent struggles have the Lakers rethinking the initial goal to have him play in all 82 regular-season games.

With Dalton Knecht, the Lakers' search for a long-range threat might be over.