Jorge Sierra: Last night in all-time rankings LeBron James passed Patrick Ewing in rebounds for No. 25 all-time. Stephen Curry moved ahead of Patrick Ewing in scoring for No. 26 in NBA history. Kyrie Irving tied with Rick Barry in scoring at No. 76.
Source: Bluesky
Source: Bluesky
What’s the buzz on Twitter?
Eurohoops @Eurohoopsnet
“Why do you wanna be the face of the league when all the people that cover our game and talk about our game on a day to day basis shit on everybody? That responsibility is just weird” – LeBron James
eurohoops.net/en/nba-news/17… – 3:33 AM
“Why do you wanna be the face of the league when all the people that cover our game and talk about our game on a day to day basis shit on everybody? That responsibility is just weird” – LeBron James
eurohoops.net/en/nba-news/17… – 3:33 AM
Jorge Sierra @hoopshype
Last night in all-time rankings
LeBron James passed Patrick Ewing in rebounds for No. 25 all-time.
Stephen Curry moved ahead of Patrick Ewing in scoring for No. 26 in NBA history.
Kyrie Irving tied with Rick Barry in scoring at No. 76. – 3:30 AM
Last night in all-time rankings
LeBron James passed Patrick Ewing in rebounds for No. 25 all-time.
Stephen Curry moved ahead of Patrick Ewing in scoring for No. 26 in NBA history.
Kyrie Irving tied with Rick Barry in scoring at No. 76. – 3:30 AM
Dave McMenamin @mcten
LeBron on Anthony Edwards’ statement at All-Star that he isn’t striving to become the face of the NBA: “Channing Frye said it … ‘Why do you want to be the face of the league when all the people that cover our game and talk about our game on a day-to-day basis s— on everybody?’” pic.x.com/dNHHrzWRiT – 2:31 AM
LeBron on Anthony Edwards’ statement at All-Star that he isn’t striving to become the face of the NBA: “Channing Frye said it … ‘Why do you want to be the face of the league when all the people that cover our game and talk about our game on a day-to-day basis s— on everybody?’” pic.x.com/dNHHrzWRiT – 2:31 AM
Eurohoops @Eurohoopsnet
🪄😱 Doncic, Reaves and Lebron scored or assisted as many points as the entire Timberwolves squad scored tonight!
🌟Has LA found its new big 3? pic.x.com/hpZXvVwNBO – 2:07 AM
🪄😱 Doncic, Reaves and Lebron scored or assisted as many points as the entire Timberwolves squad scored tonight!
🌟Has LA found its new big 3? pic.x.com/hpZXvVwNBO – 2:07 AM
StatMuse @statmuse
The old guys tonight:
Steph — 56 PTS | 2 STL | 12 3P
LeBron — 33 PTS | 17 REB | 6 AST
Not slowing down. pic.x.com/GXSZ0CjJEi – 1:18 AM
The old guys tonight:
Steph — 56 PTS | 2 STL | 12 3P
LeBron — 33 PTS | 17 REB | 6 AST
Not slowing down. pic.x.com/GXSZ0CjJEi – 1:18 AM
Arash Markazi @ArashMarkazi
LeBron James (33 points, 17 rebounds, 6 assists) is the first one back in the locker room after the Lakers beat the Timberwolves, 111-102. pic.x.com/0osFaJJLWq – 1:13 AM
LeBron James (33 points, 17 rebounds, 6 assists) is the first one back in the locker room after the Lakers beat the Timberwolves, 111-102. pic.x.com/0osFaJJLWq – 1:13 AM
Tony Jones @Tjonesonthenba
The possibility exists the lakers could be without Luka and LeBron tomorrow night – 1:13 AM
The possibility exists the lakers could be without Luka and LeBron tomorrow night – 1:13 AM
Dave McMenamin @mcten
The Lakers beat the Wolves, 111-102, for their 14th win in their last 17 games to improve to 36-21. LeBron 33p 17r 6a; Reaves 23p 6r 5a 2s; Luka 21p on 6-of-20 (1-of-9 from 3) 13r 5a; Hayes 10p 7r. LAL hosts LAC tomorrow. – 1:11 AM
The Lakers beat the Wolves, 111-102, for their 14th win in their last 17 games to improve to 36-21. LeBron 33p 17r 6a; Reaves 23p 6r 5a 2s; Luka 21p on 6-of-20 (1-of-9 from 3) 13r 5a; Hayes 10p 7r. LAL hosts LAC tomorrow. – 1:11 AM
Khobi Price @khobi_price
Final: Lakers 111, Timberwolves 102.
LeBron James: 33 points (11-21), 17 rebounds, six assists. Austin Reaves: 23 points, six rebounds, five assists. Luka Doncic: 21 points, 13 rebounds, five assists.
LAL’s 36-21. 16 wins in last 20 games.
Next up: tomorrow vs. Clippers. – 1:10 AM
Final: Lakers 111, Timberwolves 102.
LeBron James: 33 points (11-21), 17 rebounds, six assists. Austin Reaves: 23 points, six rebounds, five assists. Luka Doncic: 21 points, 13 rebounds, five assists.
LAL’s 36-21. 16 wins in last 20 games.
Next up: tomorrow vs. Clippers. – 1:10 AM
StatMuse @statmuse
LeBron vs MN:
33 PTS
17 REB
6 AST
4 3P
Leading the league in points since the All-Star break. pic.x.com/jdsbynrpdp – 1:10 AM
LeBron vs MN:
33 PTS
17 REB
6 AST
4 3P
Leading the league in points since the All-Star break. pic.x.com/jdsbynrpdp – 1:10 AM
Eurohoops @Eurohoopsnet
😂👀 LeBron crashes into the front row and takes out the whole row of chairs!
pic.x.com/SRw4JrkI6r – 12:50 AM
😂👀 LeBron crashes into the front row and takes out the whole row of chairs!
pic.x.com/SRw4JrkI6r – 12:50 AM
Dave McMenamin @mcten
Jaxson Hayes, who took a nasty spill a couple possessions ago, has also left the court to go to the back. L.A. is playing a lineup of Luka-LeBron-DFS-Vando-Reaves here in the 4th and the Wolves have cut the Lakers’ once 23-point lead down to six with 7:25 to go. – 12:43 AM
Jaxson Hayes, who took a nasty spill a couple possessions ago, has also left the court to go to the back. L.A. is playing a lineup of Luka-LeBron-DFS-Vando-Reaves here in the 4th and the Wolves have cut the Lakers’ once 23-point lead down to six with 7:25 to go. – 12:43 AM
Kamenetzky Brothers @KamBrothers
Hopefully, there’s a lesson for Jaxson Hayes. If you’re not ready for a pass from LeBron, the ball may bounce into your face. AK – 12:36 AM
Hopefully, there’s a lesson for Jaxson Hayes. If you’re not ready for a pass from LeBron, the ball may bounce into your face. AK – 12:36 AM
Ball Don’t Lie @Balldontlie
LEBRON FROM OUT OF NO WHERE CATCHES THE LOB 😱
(via @NBA)
pic.x.com/9OyCrJfPFr – 11:46 PM
LEBRON FROM OUT OF NO WHERE CATCHES THE LOB 😱
(via @NBA)
pic.x.com/9OyCrJfPFr – 11:46 PM
Sam Quinn @SamQuinnCBS
A lot has been said about the physical energy Luka Doncic’s presence saves for LeBron. Don’t overlook the mental energy he saves him as well.
LeBron spent 21 years controlling every aspect of the way his teams have played basketball. He finally has a teammate who can do that too – 11:41 PM
A lot has been said about the physical energy Luka Doncic’s presence saves for LeBron. Don’t overlook the mental energy he saves him as well.
LeBron spent 21 years controlling every aspect of the way his teams have played basketball. He finally has a teammate who can do that too – 11:41 PM
Sam Quinn @SamQuinnCBS
If you would’ve asked me a month ago, I would have felt reasonably confident LeBron was retiring with four rings.
The Luka trade has reinvigorated him to such an extent that if they get this summer right, I don’t just think he has a chance at No. 5, but maybe even No. 6. – 11:32 PM
If you would’ve asked me a month ago, I would have felt reasonably confident LeBron was retiring with four rings.
The Luka trade has reinvigorated him to such an extent that if they get this summer right, I don’t just think he has a chance at No. 5, but maybe even No. 6. – 11:32 PM
Mike Trudell @LakersReporter
LeBron is now 4 for 5 from 3 and 6 for 7 overall for 16 points, pushing LA to a 47-24 lead early in the 2nd Q. – 11:18 PM
LeBron is now 4 for 5 from 3 and 6 for 7 overall for 16 points, pushing LA to a 47-24 lead early in the 2nd Q. – 11:18 PM
StatMuse @statmuse
Points in the 1Q:
21 — LeBron and Luka
17 — Timberwolves pic.x.com/VeYY42OhLY – 11:07 PM
Points in the 1Q:
21 — LeBron and Luka
17 — Timberwolves pic.x.com/VeYY42OhLY – 11:07 PM
Mike Trudell @LakersReporter
The Lakers defense, led by LeBron James – flying all over the place at age 40 – limited Minnesota to 17 1st Q points on 6 of 19 FG’s (31.6%).
LA leads 33-17 after 12 minutes. – 11:07 PM
The Lakers defense, led by LeBron James – flying all over the place at age 40 – limited Minnesota to 17 1st Q points on 6 of 19 FG’s (31.6%).
LA leads 33-17 after 12 minutes. – 11:07 PM
Sam Quinn @SamQuinnCBS
Luka and LeBron might be the best combination of hit-ahead transition passers any team has had since like Larry Bird and Bill Walton.
Ironically every other duo that’s coming to mind for me involves LeBron. He was great with Wade, Love and Gasol too. But Luka is something else. – 10:52 PM
Luka and LeBron might be the best combination of hit-ahead transition passers any team has had since like Larry Bird and Bill Walton.
Ironically every other duo that’s coming to mind for me involves LeBron. He was great with Wade, Love and Gasol too. But Luka is something else. – 10:52 PM
Cameron Tabatabaie @CTabatabaie
Luka to LeBron for the touchdown, wow pic.x.com/DSBcVWbcOU – 10:49 PM
Luka to LeBron for the touchdown, wow pic.x.com/DSBcVWbcOU – 10:49 PM
StatMuse @statmuse
Kyrie vs Charlotte:
25 PTS
9 REB
5 AST
2 STL
2 BLK
+21
Averaging 31/7/4/2 over the last six games. pic.x.com/kGiQ7NfrO7 – 10:48 PM
Kyrie vs Charlotte:
25 PTS
9 REB
5 AST
2 STL
2 BLK
+21
Averaging 31/7/4/2 over the last six games. pic.x.com/kGiQ7NfrO7 – 10:48 PM
StatMuse @statmuse
Fun Fact: Steph Curry and Lebron James have the same number (14) of 50-point games. pic.x.com/VnsUZboiLW – 9:25 PM
Fun Fact: Steph Curry and Lebron James have the same number (14) of 50-point games. pic.x.com/VnsUZboiLW – 9:25 PM
Brad Townsend @townbrad
New Mavs arena? Irving City Council takes first step in potential swoop for Dallas team dallasnews.com/sports/maveric… – 4:06 PM
New Mavs arena? Irving City Council takes first step in potential swoop for Dallas team dallasnews.com/sports/maveric… – 4:06 PM
Brad Townsend @townbrad
New Mavs Arena? Irving City Council weighing amendments that could woo team out of Dallas dallasnews.com/sports/maveric… – 2:11 PM
New Mavs Arena? Irving City Council weighing amendments that could woo team out of Dallas dallasnews.com/sports/maveric… – 2:11 PM
Allen Sliwa @AllenSliwa
Lakers Taking On Timberwolves | AD Not Buying Front Office Story | Jeanie Talks Bron Future x.com/i/broadcasts/1… – 11:01 AM
Lakers Taking On Timberwolves | AD Not Buying Front Office Story | Jeanie Talks Bron Future x.com/i/broadcasts/1… – 11:01 AM
Zach Kram @zachkram
My ESPN debut investigates a mystery: For the first time in his career, LeBron’s team is worse with him on the court—but is that actually his fault, or rather the result of historically lousy luck?
espn.com/nba/insider/st… – 10:08 AM
My ESPN debut investigates a mystery: For the first time in his career, LeBron’s team is worse with him on the court—but is that actually his fault, or rather the result of historically lousy luck?
espn.com/nba/insider/st… – 10:08 AM
Sam Amick @sam_amick
About last night…
Luka (in the Escalade) drives off, while his Slovenian supporters say their goodbyes. Kyrie, meanwhile, had just left the arena in a golf cart heading to the nearby hotel. What a surreal scene.
My updated view of the deal that didn’t need to go down, at pic.x.com/2dUyOwvoaX – 11:25 AM
About last night…
Luka (in the Escalade) drives off, while his Slovenian supporters say their goodbyes. Kyrie, meanwhile, had just left the arena in a golf cart heading to the nearby hotel. What a surreal scene.
My updated view of the deal that didn’t need to go down, at pic.x.com/2dUyOwvoaX – 11:25 AM
Brad Townsend @townbrad
From @MikeACurtis2:
Mavericks’ Kyrie Irving details bond with Luka Doncic: ‘One of those lifetime things’ dallasnews.com/sports/maveric… – 10:44 AM
From @MikeACurtis2:
Mavericks’ Kyrie Irving details bond with Luka Doncic: ‘One of those lifetime things’ dallasnews.com/sports/maveric… – 10:44 AM
Mike Curtis @MikeACurtis2
Kyrie Irving on what it was like facing Luka Doncic for the first time since the trade: “Awkward as s—.” – 1:19 AM
Kyrie Irving on what it was like facing Luka Doncic for the first time since the trade: “Awkward as s—.” – 1:19 AM
Jorge Sierra @hoopshype
Kyrie Irving has passed Julius Erving and Glen Rice in scoring. He’s No. 78 all-time now.
Luka Doncic (age 25) passed NBA75 selection Willis Reed for No. 276. – 1:05 AM
Kyrie Irving has passed Julius Erving and Glen Rice in scoring. He’s No. 78 all-time now.
Luka Doncic (age 25) passed NBA75 selection Willis Reed for No. 276. – 1:05 AM
Law Murray @LawMurrayTheNU
Kyrie Irving has as many 30-point games this season (13) as he had all of last season – 12:45 AM
Kyrie Irving has as many 30-point games this season (13) as he had all of last season – 12:45 AM
StatMuse @statmuse
Kyrie vs LA:
35 PTS
7 REB
3 STL
2 BLK
5 3P
Averaging 28/6 since Luka left. pic.x.com/BlhsS4UM8U – 12:25 AM
Kyrie vs LA:
35 PTS
7 REB
3 STL
2 BLK
5 3P
Averaging 28/6 since Luka left. pic.x.com/BlhsS4UM8U – 12:25 AM
Scott Agness @ScottAgness
This has been such an awesome game. Luka, LeBron, Reaves; Kyrie has been brilliant, Klay had that burst of 3s.
Just wish it wasn’t well after midnight so millions more on ET were up and enjoying this too – 12:18 AM
This has been such an awesome game. Luka, LeBron, Reaves; Kyrie has been brilliant, Klay had that burst of 3s.
Just wish it wasn’t well after midnight so millions more on ET were up and enjoying this too – 12:18 AM
Law Murray @LawMurrayTheNU
Mavericks 1st quarter offense at Los Angeles!
Kyrie Irving: 14 points, 5/11 FGs
Everyone else: 6 points, 2/18 FGs – 10:35 PM
Mavericks 1st quarter offense at Los Angeles!
Kyrie Irving: 14 points, 5/11 FGs
Everyone else: 6 points, 2/18 FGs – 10:35 PM
Sirius XM NBA @SiriusXMNBA
Who will be the leading scorer in tonight’s DAL-LAL matchup?
🏀Luka Doncic (-130)
🏀Kyrie Irving (+340)
🏀LeBron James (+350)
Listen to the @RotoWireNBA show at 7pm ET with
@wha1en and @BaruthaAlex for more on tonight’s action!
Listen LIVE: sxm.app.link/nbaradiolive pic.x.com/JeDXwIszPd – 7:00 PM
Who will be the leading scorer in tonight’s DAL-LAL matchup?
🏀Luka Doncic (-130)
🏀Kyrie Irving (+340)
🏀LeBron James (+350)
Listen to the @RotoWireNBA show at 7pm ET with
@wha1en and @BaruthaAlex for more on tonight’s action!
Listen LIVE: sxm.app.link/nbaradiolive pic.x.com/JeDXwIszPd – 7:00 PM
More on this storyline
Kyrie Irving has stayed in touch with Luka Doncic since the trade, checking on his emotional state more than anything. He feels protective of Dončić. “I don’t think he expected the change and I think that’s probably what leads to him feeling his emotions even more so in a deeper way,” Irving said. “Rejection, I think that’s a strong word … but sometimes it can feel like that. “You got to go through your process of grieving. Grieving … is not a word we use in NBA circles — it’s like, ‘Just be tough, bro.’ Everybody expects you to turn over the next page and get over it. The reality is, man, we’re human too.” -via ESPN / February 26, 2025
Tim Cato: Kyrie on what it was like to play against Luka: “awkward as shit. awkward, but it was fun.” -via Twitter @tim_cato / February 26, 2025
Jorge Sierra: Kyrie Irving has passed Julius Erving and Glen Rice in scoring. He’s No. 78 all-time now. Luka Doncic (age 25) moved ahead NBA75 selection Willis Reed for No. 276. -via Bluesky / February 26, 2025
Dave McMenamin: LeBron James says his hamstring is not a concern and he will determine his status for Friday’s Clippers game after waking up tomorrow. -via Twitter @mcten / February 28, 2025
Speaking on the challenges of the role, LeBron questioned the intentions of those who often criticize players in the league, pointing out the strange dynamic between being celebrated and simultaneously criticized. “I mean, it’s unfortunate but like why do you want to be the face of the league when all the people that cover our game and talk about our game on a day-to-day basis sh*t on everybody?” LeBron said. -via BasketNews / February 28, 2025
“He (Anthony Edwards) don’t want, I obviously didn’t ask for it. But under there’s responsibility for me. Not only to my family, my friends, my community, and whoever that’s gonna follow my journey throughout my career,” James explained. “Not only in Ohio when I started there, all over America and all over the world,” LeBron continued. “So I’ve always taken that seriously and understood from the beginning what being a professional was all about and being a role model is all about. So try to hold that with utmost respect and honor.” -via BasketNews / February 28, 2025