Golf could play factor in Lakers' LeBron James' retirement decision originally appeared on The Sporting News. Add The Sporting News as a Preferred Source by clicking here. With LeBron James preparing to turn 41 on Tuesday, speculating regarding his NBA future will likely intensify.

ESPN analyst Bobby Marks delivers a harsh reality check on the Los Angeles Lakers’ championship chances this season.

The Lakers (19-10) are tied for fourth in the Western Conference entering Sunday’s home game against the Kings, but they’ve lost three in a row and six of their last 10. During the three-game skid, the Lakers have been outscored 354-292.

The Los Angeles Lakers have a three game lead in the Pacific Division, but all is not well in Tinseltown, especially after a home blowout defeat to the Houston Rockets in primetime on Christmas Day. And ESPN analyst Kendrick Perkins wants head coach JJ Redick to take more responsibility for his team’s performances.

Little went right for the Los Angeles Lakers on Christmas Day. On a night that ended with their head coach publicly criticizing the team's effort, the Lakers fe

In his final game as a 40-year-old, Lakers star LeBron James had several ferocious dunks, including a jaw-dropping double-clutch reverse jam.

Los Angeles Lakers coach JJ Redick lit into his team after its Christmas Day loss to the Houston Rockets, and then ESPN analyst Kendrick Perkins lit into Redick.

LOS ANGELES -- Lakers guard Austin Reaves was ruled out at halftime of a 119-96 loss to the Houston Rockets on Thursday because of a sore left calf, the team announced. Reaves left Crypto.com Arena without a brace on his left leg. He is scheduled for an MRI on Friday, a source told ESPN.