LeBron: No 'Closure If We Do Not Finish This Season'
The Lakers superstar initially expressed reluctance about playing games in empty arenas, now he's up for anything that's safe and smart.
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The Lakers superstar initially expressed reluctance about playing games in empty arenas, now he's up for anything that's safe and smart.
The Lakers have reportedly finished their 14-day home isolation period and all players are symptom-free from COVID-19.
Legendary Celtic Paul Pierce, who played high school basketball in Inglewood, ended up drafted by the team he hated.
When teams do return to the floor, they would play without fans in attendance, according to the proposal being considered.
As the NBA prepares for the possibility that the global coronavirus outbreak could impact how games are played, the league office reportedly gave teams until Tuesday to have several precautionary measures in place.
LeBron James had 37 points, eight rebounds and seven assists to win his showdown with fellow All-Star Game captain Giannis Antetokounmpo, and the Los Angeles Lakers beat the Milwaukee Bucks 113-103 on Friday night in a clash of the NBA's conference leaders.
As the number of confirmed cases of coronavirus continued to grow, the NBA reportedly sent a memo to its teams and players indicating that they should prepare for the possibility of playing games without fans.
The Lakers won an NBA-record 18th in a row on the road against the Western Conference.
"He's playing exceptional basketball," James said. "I think his game is going to get better and better."
"God knew they couldn't be on this earth without each other," Vanessa Bryant said.
LeBron James scored 29 points and put the Lakers ahead on a fallaway jumper with 30 seconds to play, and Los Angeles split its season series with the Boston Celtics with a 114-112 victory Sunday, ahead of Monday's memorial for Kobe Bryant and the eight others who died in a helicopter crash last month.
LeBron James posted his 12th triple-double of the season as the Western Conference leaders took a 41-12 record into the All-Star break.
The Lakers had dropped three of their last four at Staples Center but didn't have any problems against the undersized Suns.
"God I wish they were here and this nightmare would be over," Vanessa Bryant wrote.
Nobody bigger than 6-foot-7 Robert Covington played for the Rockets.
The Philadelphia 76ers have traded forward Johni Broome and a 2027 second-round draft pick to the Los Angeles Clippers for cash considerations.
LaMonte Wade Jr. drew a bases-loaded walk that forced home the go-ahead run in a four-run ninth inning, and the Houston Astros came back to beat the Los Angeles Angels 6-4.
Center fielders Carlos Beltrán and Andruw Jones and second baseman Jeff Kent were inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame on Sunday.
Mike Trout had his first four-hit game in more than five years, Jorge Soler and Jo Adell homered and the Los Angeles Angels beat the San Francisco Giants 4-3 on Sunday to snap a three-game skid and avoid a series sweep.
Tyrone Taylor put the Mets ahead with a three-run homer in the sixth inning, and New York beat the Dodgers 8-3 on Sunday to prevent a season sweep.
Denis Bouanga scored two goals, Son Heung-min scored in his third consecutive match since the World Cup break, and Los Angeles FC thrashed Sporting Kansas City 4-0 for its fourth consecutive victory.
Joseph Paintsil scored a goal and JT Marcinkowski had five saves for the LA Galaxy in a 1-1 tie with the San Jose Earthquakes at Stanford Stadium.
Kyle Tucker homered for the second consecutive game, Yoshinobu Yamamoto allowed one run in six gritty innings and the Los Angeles Dodgers capitalized on two defensive mistakes by the New York Mets in a 4-3 victory.
Shohei Ohtani has skipped a tentatively scheduled bullpen session and Los Angeles Dodgers manager Dave Roberts says the two-way superstar won't throw off a mound again until his irritated left knee feels 100%.
The Philadelphia 76ers have traded forward Johni Broome and a 2027 second-round draft pick to the Los Angeles Clippers for cash considerations.
The ruling came after the fifth day of testimony detailed the final text messages sent between David Anthony Burke and Rivas.
The Los Angeles Police Department is in pursuit of a possibly armed suspect in the San Fernando Valley.
Police said that one person was hospitalized in unknown condition.
The Boys & Girls Clubs of Metro LA is one of the recipients, and the children selected for the free tickets will be able to attend flag football, making its Olympic debut in 2028, or swimming at the 2028 Stadium, the Rams' home venue.
The Los Angeles Police Department is in pursuit of a possibly armed suspect in the San Fernando Valley.
Police said that one person was hospitalized in unknown condition.
The Burbank Police Department arrested a man accused of secretly taking photos of women at a store in the city's Empire Center.
The FBI would not confirm if the raids in Beverly Hills and San Bernardino County were connected, only that agents are "executing federal warrants today at various locations."
The permit application requests fire damage repair and restoration, for like replacement of the damaged structure at 1400 Los Palos Street, with no change to the building size, use or occupancy.
The Stockwells of San Clemente received free help from a nonprofit to navigate the struggles of their son's battle with two cancers, including a rare bone sarcoma.
Lifeguards in Huntington Beach and Newport Beach rescued more than 400 people this weekend as dangerous rip currents hit Orange County shores.
Orange County prosecutors said the 36-year-old man beat his mother to death with a hammer.
Two people were on board the plane, which reportedly suffered an engine issue after departing from John Wayne Airport.
The Newport Beach Police Department warned organizers and attendees of an end-of-summer beach party after hundreds of people were arrested at a similar gathering on July 4th.
The FBI would not confirm if the raids in Beverly Hills and San Bernardino County were connected, only that agents are "executing federal warrants today at various locations."
Riverside County detectives have arrested a suspect in connection with a cold case homicide investigation dating back to 2004, when a 17-year-old boy was fatally shot in La Quinta.
A Kaiser Permanente employee was fatally struck outside of the Riverside Medical Center on Monday morning when police were in pursuit of a suspect.
A 38-year-old Los Angeles County man was arrested for murder and driving under the influence causing injury after the three-car crash just outside of Temecula's wine country.
Big Bear bald eagle Jackie is "stable but critical" after suffering a setback over the weekend, according to the Ojai Raptor Center, which has been caring for the beloved matriarch of Southern California's favorite avian family since she was found sick last weekend.
According to the Air Traffic Control System Command Center, all airports and facilities were being impacted by the IT outage.
Carly Simon, the singer known for 1970s hits like "You're So Vain," announced she has Parkinson's disease and also was treated for basal cell carcinoma.
Police believe a suspect in the deadly shooting at a food festival in Seattle was among those who were killed, as another suspect remains on the loose and a teenager is in custody.
Center fielders Carlos Beltrán and Andruw Jones and second baseman Jeff Kent were inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame on Sunday.
Justine Vanderschoot was 17 when she was brutally murdered by her boyfriend and his roommate in Placer County, California. More than 20 years later, her family continues to fight for justice.
President Trump ordered federal officials to install signs outside the National Museum of American History that correct what he says is "inaccurate" information presented by the institution about American history.
President Trump cracked jokes at the redo of the White House Correspondents' Dinner on Friday night, after an armed assailant upended April's dinner.
The lawsuit claims the Trump administration is withholding hundreds of millions of dollars in disaster-preparedness and homeland security grants to pressure states to change policies on elections and immigration.
More than 43,000 immigrants were arrested last month as DHS continues to detain people in less-publicized enforcement surges.
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth told lawmakers the Iran war has cost $37.5 billion. Sources told CBS News the total cost could be far higher, in part due to military construction for damaged U.S. bases.
Voters in California may soon decide on a ballot measure that seeks to help the state's middle class afford to buy a home, by establishing a $25 billion loan program that would provide down payment assistance.
Some Trader Joe's shoppers will get a payout after a lawsuit alleged that the retailer's customer receipts put shoppers at risk of ID theft.
California Attorney General Rob Bonta and local prosecutors urged parents to check their children's e-bikes, saying some of the vehicles may be motorcycles or mopeds capable of high speeds.
San Francisco officials said Tuesday that the city has filed a lawsuit against leading manufacturers of ultra-processed foods, accusing them of producing products linked to serious health issues and alleging that the companies knowingly made the foods addictive.
A bill that would reverse a 25% tax increase on California's legal cannabis industry is heading to Gov. Gavin Newsom's desk, after being approved by the legislature.
Taylor Farms said none of its branded salads or kits contain the iceberg lettuce associated with the outbreak.
A lettuce supplier to fast-food giant Taco Bell has been linked to a nationwide cyclosporiasis outbreak that has sickened thousands of people, the CDC said.
Officials are still searching for the source of the outbreak, prompting consumers to seek advice on social media about which foods to avoid.
Former NFL running back Chris Johnson announced that he was diagnosed with ALS, also known as Lou Gehrig's disease, in a "Good Morning America" interview.
Los Angeles County health officials on Saturday confirmed the fifth measles case of the year in an international traveler who arrived at Los Angeles International Airport earlier in the week.
Initial findings showed no evidence of rising statewide unemployment claims from workers in occupations considered highly exposed to AI.
Ford is recalling more than 250,000 vehicles that were incorrectly repaired under a previous recall meant to fix a problem that caused the engine to stall while driving, according to the National Highway Traffic and Safety Administration.
The California State Assembly passed a new bill that they hope can rein in a black market in restaurant reservations.
Voters in California may soon decide on a ballot measure that seeks to help the state's middle class afford to buy a home, by establishing a $25 billion loan program that would provide down payment assistance.
Some Trader Joe's shoppers will get a payout after a lawsuit alleged that the retailer's customer receipts put shoppers at risk of ID theft.
The Philadelphia 76ers have traded forward Johni Broome and a 2027 second-round draft pick to the Los Angeles Clippers for cash considerations.
LaMonte Wade Jr. drew a bases-loaded walk that forced home the go-ahead run in a four-run ninth inning, and the Houston Astros came back to beat the Los Angeles Angels 6-4.
Center fielders Carlos Beltrán and Andruw Jones and second baseman Jeff Kent were inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame on Sunday.
Mike Trout had his first four-hit game in more than five years, Jorge Soler and Jo Adell homered and the Los Angeles Angels beat the San Francisco Giants 4-3 on Sunday to snap a three-game skid and avoid a series sweep.
Tyrone Taylor put the Mets ahead with a three-run homer in the sixth inning, and New York beat the Dodgers 8-3 on Sunday to prevent a season sweep.
Sophia Maddox, co-director of the Hulu documentary "My Grandfather Charles Manson," spoke about her deeply personal journey after finding out through a DNA test that her biological grandfather was one of American history's most infamous criminals.
Carly Simon, the singer known for 1970s hits like "You're So Vain," announced she has Parkinson's disease and also was treated for basal cell carcinoma.
Kaylee Hottle, an Atlanta-born actress known for her role in the "Godzilla" film franchise, has died following a crash in Maryland.
A warmup jacket worn by Wilt Chamberlain during the 1972 NBA finals that was found in an Oregon thrift store could fetch more than $150,000 in an auction closing Monday.
The ruling comes after a coalition of 12 states sued to block the deal, arguing it would harm consumers and the entertainment industry.
Joy Benedict reports from Riverside, where she speaks with the wife of the 42-year-old Kaiser Permanente employee who was struck and killed by a hit-and-run driver who was fleeing from police on Monday.
Jasmine Viel reports from West Hollywood, where neighbors are still demanding action after a pack of coyotes took over an unfinished condominium complex. They say that the property itself is the larger issue.
The FBI would not confirm if the raids in Beverly Hills and San Bernardino County were connected, only that agents are "executing federal warrants today at various locations."
The Stockwells of San Clemente are five years into their son Gavin's battle with two cancers, including a rare bone sarcoma. Michele Gile reports.
Actress Ellen Greene discusses “Little Shop of Horrors,” its 40th anniversary and local screenings.
Some of golf's best are facing off at the U.S. Women's Open at the Riviera Country Club in the Pacific Palisades over the weekend. The event runs from June 2 to June 7.
Widely considered the greatest architect of his time, Frank Gehry helped shape Los Angeles' skyline.
A suspect was taken into custody after an attack on Pearl Street Mall in Boulder on June 1 in which there were 15 people and a dog who were victims. The suspect threw Molotov cocktails that burned some of the victims, who were part of a march for Israeli hostages.
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
The Franklin Fire in Malibu quickly grew overnight and threatened several homes. Evacuation orders were issued and Pepperdine University instructed students to shelter in place.