After Nick Smith Jr. hit a go-ahead 3-pointer with 48 seconds left, Rui Hachimura missed two free throws. Ball drove for a finger-roll layup with 14.2 seconds left. James hit a 3-pointer with 6.8 seconds left, but Ball hit two free throws and James missed twice to seal the Hornets' second win in 11 games.

The Luka Doncic–LeBron James era in Los Angeles has begun. In his third appearance as a Laker, Doncic joined James on the court against the Charlotte Hornets in Los Angeles on Wednesday night. Within a couple minutes of the first quarter,

Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James will not play in Sunday night's All-Star Game, per the Associated Press' Tim Reynolds. James told reporters he's sitting out due to lingering foot and ankle discomfort. A replacement for James won't be named ahead of tipoff, according to ESPN's Dave McMenamin.

The Los Angeles Lakers were not able to see LeBron James participate in this past All-Star Game in San Francisco marking the first time the NBA's All-time leadi

Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James ruled himself out of the 2025 All-Star Game Sunday due to ankle soreness, he announced in a press conference before the mini tournament got underway. There will not be a replacement for James in the revamped mini tournament due to the late timing of the announcement.

On Wednesday evening, the Lakers are playing the Charlotte Hornets at home in Los Angeles. Luka Doncic is playing in his third game for the franchise (and seco