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Los Angeles Lakers forward Anthony Davis (3) defends against Phoenix Suns guard Devin Booker (1) during the first quarter of Game 6 of an NBA basketball first-round playoff series Thursday, Jun 3, 2021, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis) LOS ANGELES (AP) — Devin Booker has a tattoo on his forearm of the message that Kobe Bryant wrote for him on a pair of shoes after they faced each other at Staples Center six years ago: “Be legendary.” Back in the house his idol built with a chance ...

LeBron James has entered uncharted waters. He has been to the NBA playoffs in 15 of his 18 NBA seasons, and has never missed the second round — a streak that is now very much in doubt. James and the Los Angeles Lakers trail their first-round series against Phoenix 3-2, with Game 6 in Los…

Brooklyn doesnt inspire much emotional attachment, but a Nets-Lakers NBA Final would be huge, writes Matt Youmans.

The Minnesota Timberwolves and Los Angeles Lakers met in the first round and Hudson’s performance gave the series new life.

PLAYOFF NEWS AND NOTES HISTORIC HALF: Damian Lillard scored 32 points in the first half against the Nuggets in Game 2 on May 24 while shooting 9-of-15 from the field, including 8-of-11 from deep (6-6 FT). He tied the NBA postseason records for three-pointers in a half with eight (Vince Carter, 5/11/01 vs. Phi.) and in a quarter with six in the second period (Antoine Walker, 4/28/02 vs. Phi.). Lillards 32 points in the half were the second-most by a Portland player in a half in the postseason in...

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Photo by Sam Forencich/NBAE via Getty Images It’s been nearly two months since LaMarcus Aldridge last played in an NBA game, with health concerns after an irregular heartbeat prompting him to retire. Given his legacy and body of work, some wonder if the seven-time All-Star will be next in line to have his No. 12 jersey retired by the Portland Trail Blazers as well. On today’s episode of ESPN’s The Jump, Aldridge discussed the prospect of that with seven-time NBA champion Robert Horry. “...

Good buddies and future first-ballot Hall of Famers LeBron James and Chris Paul both were injured in Game 1 of the Lakers-Suns Western Confere...

Should he stay or should he go — The Pop edition Share this story Photo by Ronald Cortes/Getty Images Yesterday we spoke about Pop’s legacy being cemented with a twenty-six win season. Knowing that those sorts of tallies are meaningless to Gregg Popovich only means he could walk away without caring. It’s also been mentioned that his legacy will take a hit if he mans the sideline and the Spurs miss an unprecedented third postseason. Is it time for the games most renowned coach to call it? ...

PLAYOFF NEWS AND NOTES EIGHT IN A ROW: With a 132-116 win over the Nuggets in the final game of the regular season, the Trail Blazers clinched the sixth seed in Western Conference Playoffs. It marks Portland’s eighth straight postseason appearance and the 37th trip to the playoffs in franchise history. It is the second-longest postseasons streak in franchise history (21, 1983-2003) and is the longest active post-season streak in the NBA. STOTTS LEADING THE WAY: Terry Stotts has led the Trail ...