LeBron returns with triple-double, Lakers beat Knicks in OT
LeBron James returned from a five-game absence due to injury and had a triple-double of 29 points, 13 rebounds, 10 assists, and the Los Angeles Lakers rallied from a 21-point, second-quarter deficit, beating the New York Knicks 122-115 in overtime Saturday night.
Arthur Hill ruins Davison’s ‘Saginaw’ boys basketball homecoming
Davison visited Arthur Hill Tuesday, marking the return of former Arthur Hill head coach Greg McMath, former assistant coach Greg Lawson and former Saginaw junior high phenom Greg Lawson II. But it also marked the return of the Arthur Hill boys basketball team, which played its first home game since Covid forced it to forfeit a playoff game and end the 2020-21 season. Arthur Hill enjoyed the return more than Davison’s Saginaw players and coaches, jumping out to an early lead and hanging on for an 83-68 Saginaw Valley League win. He followed with 15 points in the fourth quarter – including three 3-pointers – as Davison cut the Arthur Hill lead to single digits. “My guys played a great first half, but I think they took the foot off the gas in the second half,” Arthur Hill coach Anthony Davis said.
mlive.comArthur Hill’s Elvis Machul signs to play basketball for Saginaw Valley State
Saginaw Valley State University continues to corner the market on Saginaw-area guards. Arthur Hill senior Elvis Machul is the latest to join the SVSU family, signing to play for the Cardinals next season. He will join a Saginaw Valley roster that already includes three Saginaw guards in Freddie McIntosh from Saginaw High, Brian Booker from Saginaw Heritage and Tre Garrett from Bridgeport. “That will be great for Elvis,” Davis said. If you would like your local high school sports news delivered free to your inbox daily, click here and sign up for one of our local high school sports newslettersMOREVote for Michigan High School Player of the Week from quarterfinalsMarian’s Ava Brizard named 2021 Miss VolleyballFrankenmuth runs past Kingsley to set up rematch with Grand Rapids CCFreeland follows Garrett Pistro into Division 4 semifinals
mlive.comLakers overcome Morant's 40-points, beat Grizzlies 121-118
Carmelo Anthony scored 28 points, Anthony Davis had 22 points and four blocks, and LeBron James scored 19 as the Los Angeles Lakers overcame Ja Morant's 40-point game and beat the Memphis Grizzlies 121-118 Sunday night for their first win of the season. There was plenty of drama in the final minute as Morant was fouled on a 3-point attempt by Kent Bazemore with 2.5 seconds left and Memphis trailing by three.
news.yahoo.comCurry, Warriors stun James, Lakers 121-114 in opener
Opening night in Hollywood went well for three quarters for Los Angeles Lakers superstars LeBron James and Anthony Davis against Stephen Curry and the Golden State Warriors. Curry, a two-time MVP, had 21 points, 10 rebounds and 10 assists for the Warriors, who rallied from 10 points down to stun the Lakers 121-114 in a season opener Tuesday night.
news.yahoo.comLakers’ LeBron James, Anthony Davis questionable vs. Pistons
The Detroit Pistons might not have to face two of the best players in the NBA tonight when the defending champion Los Angeles Lakers visit Little Caesars Arena (8 p.m., Fox Sports Detroit). LeBron James (left ankle sprain) and Anthony Davis (right knee contusion) are listed as questionable on the NBA’s injury report. James (34 points in 39 minutes) and David (23 points in 34 minutes) both played in the Lakers’ 107-106 loss at Philadelphia on Wednesday. He was rested in 2018-19 when the Lakers played at LCA and last season’s game between the teams in Detroit was canceled following the COVID-19 pause. Davis is averaging 21.9 points and 8.8 rebounds.
mlive.comLos Angeles Lakers run past the Miami Heat for 17th NBA championship
For the first time since Kobe Bryant’s fifth and final title a decade ago, the Lakers are NBA champions. James had 28 points, 14 rebounds and 10 assists, and the Lakers beat the Miami Heat 106-93 on Sunday night to win the NBA Finals in six games. Related: Los Angeles Lakers NBA Championship 2020 shirts, hats available online“Our organization wants their respect. James (Miami, Cleveland) and Danny Green (San Antonio, Toronto) added their names to that list with this title. HEAT SEASONMiami led the NBA with 94 games played this season — 30 more than Minnesota, which played the fewest in the NBA.
mlive.comLos Angeles Lakers win NBA Finals; LeBron James secures his fourth championship
The Los Angeles Lakers have won the NBA Finals, defeating the Miami Heat 106 to 90 on Sunday, taking the series 4-2 and securing LeBron James' fourth championship. The win brings an end to a season that was left in doubt after the coronavirus pandemic threatened to upend it. James was crowned the Finals MVP for the fourth time in his career, becoming the first player in NBA history to win the award with three different teams. Anthony Davis racked up 19 points, including a crucial last-minute bucket, 15 rebounds, 3 assists in Game 6, bringing the Lakers franchise its seventeenth title in its storied history. This Lakers team often cited Bryant as their motivation throughout the title run.
cbsnews.comPerformance tech company Hyperice attracts slew of star athlete-investors, valued at $700 million
Performance technology company Hyperice has completed a Series A funding round for $48 million, which puts the firm at a $700 million valuation, CEO Jim Huether told CNBC this week. The company did not disclose the stakes each athletes took in the company, or the amount of their investments. The company specializes in performance recovery products including its Hypervolt massagers which targets soft tissue pain and muscle recovery. Hyperice has gained popularity among athletes including Mahomes, who has used the firm's product since his days at Texas Tech University. The Series A round was led by investment advisory firm Main Street Advisors and private equity firm S.C.Holdings.
cnbc.comHow to watch Game 2 NBA Finals 2020: Los Angeles Lakers vs. Miami Heat | Live stream, channel, time
The Miami Heat look to take Game 2 on its quest to win the team’s fourth title. Friday’s game airs on ABC and can be streamed on fuboTV (free trial), Hulu (free trial) and Sling (free trial). ET (fuboTV, Hulu, Sling)Game 4: Tuesday, Oct. 6: L.A. Lakers at Miami Heat, 9 p.m. ET (fuboTV, Hulu, Sling)Game 6*: Sunday, Oct. 11: L.A. Lakers at Miami Heat, 7:30 p.m. ET (fuboTV, Hulu, Sling)Game 7*: Tuesday, Oct. 13: Miami Heat at L.A. Lakers, 9 p.m.
mlive.comLakers-Heat Game 1 reportedly attracts lowest NBA Finals viewership since 1994
The National Basketball Association played Game 1 of its Finals to an average of 7.4 million viewers on ABC, its lowest viewership for a Finals contest since 1994. The 2020 NBA's Finals opener was the lowest-rated Game 1 since 2007 when the San Antonio Spurs played the James-led Cleveland Cavaliers. It also was the NBA's lowest viewed Finals contest since Game 5 of the Houston Rockets vs. New York Knicks series in 1994. Last year's Game 1 of the Finals between the Golden State Warriors and Toronto Raptors attracted 13.3 million viewers. The NBA did set viewership highs in Canada for the game in 2019, reaching roughly 7.4 million viewers.
cnbc.comNBA Finals: Lakers-Heat provide many intriguing storylines
The Heat are in the Finals for the first time since 2014, which was a year after winning their third title. He is averaging 20.7 points, 5.7 rebounds and 4.5 assists in the playoffs for a Heat team whose future looks bright. Center/power forward Bam Adebayo, selected 14th in 2017, is averaging 18.5 points and 11.4 rebounds in the playoffs. Second-year guard Duncan Robinson (Michigan) has started all 15 playoff games for the Heat, averaging 11.3 points and shooting 40 percent from three. Frank Vogel has reached the Finals for the first time in his first season with the Lakers.
mlive.comHow to watch NBA Western Conference Finals Game 4 Lakers vs. Nuggets (9/24/2020): stream, channel, time
The Denver Nuggets pushed back on Tuesday night and took Game 3 of the Western Conference finals. Now the Nuggets look to even the series, while the Los Angeles Lakers aim to push to conclude the series with two more games. The Lakers look to use its high-scoring offense to do so. The Nuggets look to continue its own offensive push, with Jamal Murray finding his rhythm in this year’s playoff. What: Western Conference FinalsWho: Los Angeles Lakers vs. Denver NuggetsWhen: Thursday, Sept. 24Time: 9 p.m.
mlive.comHow to watch NBA Western Conference finals Game 2 Lakers vs. Nuggets (9/20/2020): stream, channel, time
The Los Angeles Lakers beat the Denver Nuggets 126-114 to take Game 1 of the Western Conference finals. LeBron James and the Lakers look to take the second, while Jamal Murphy and the Nuggets look to even the series. Sunday’s game airs on TNT and can be streamed on Sling (free trial) and Hulu. The Lakers also turned to the talents of JaVale McGee and Dwight Howard to cover Nuggets Nikola Jokic. What: Western Conference FinalsWho: Los Angeles Lakers vs. Denver NuggetsWhen: Sunday, Sept. 20Time: 7:30 p.m.
mlive.comPower agent Rich Paul launching Klutch Conversations during NBA All-Star weekend
Rich Paul, the CEO of Klutch Sports Group, will partner with Chicago hip-hop star Chance the Rapper's SocialWorks and food manufacturing giant General Mills to begin the first installment of "Klutch Conversations," he told CNBC. "The whole goal is to help these kids understand how to take the proper steps in life," Paul continued. Another avenue for Klutch Conversations could come via streaming services, which appear to be making a strong push for more celebrity-driven content. After its launch this week, Paul plans to take Klutch Conversations to different cities, with its next destination expected to be in Cleveland. Klutch Conversations is the second of two new ventures for Paul, who is positioning the company for an active 2020.
cnbc.comKawhi Leonard and Paul George reportedly joining Los Angeles Clippers
NBA Finals MVP Kawhi Leonard is reportedly headed to the Los Angeles Clippers. The Clippers also reportedly traded for Paul George of the Oklahoma City Thunder. Yahoo Sports first reported news of Leonard's decision, which solidifies the Clippers as one of the top contenders in the league. Meanwhile, ESPN reported that the Clippers are sending five first-round draft picks and swapping two picks for George, who was a finalist for the league's 2019 MVP award. The move helps renew the rivalry between the Clippers and LeBron James' Los Angeles Lakers, who recently traded young stars and picks for super star forward Anthony Davis.
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