LeBron James, who flirted with joining the Knicks in 2010 — “I’ve had that thought in my career,” he said Saturday — hasn’t faced this good of home team at MSG in more than a decade.
Source: New York Post
Source: New York Post
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NBA on ESPN @ESPNNBA
Bron linked up with Victor Cruz and Walt Frazier before Lakers-Knicks 👏 pic.twitter.com/oBSXlWkVrT – 9:13 PM
Bron linked up with Victor Cruz and Walt Frazier before Lakers-Knicks 👏 pic.twitter.com/oBSXlWkVrT – 9:13 PM
Steve Popper @StevePopper
A team with a 9 game winning streak currently has McBride, Sims, Flynn, Achiuwa and Hart on the floor against LeBron James. Thibodeau’s “Next man up” mantra in action. – 9:12 PM
A team with a 9 game winning streak currently has McBride, Sims, Flynn, Achiuwa and Hart on the floor against LeBron James. Thibodeau’s “Next man up” mantra in action. – 9:12 PM
Mike Trudell @LakersReporter
Brunson finally sits at the 9:33 mark of the 2nd Q, as LeBron’s 2 FT’s put LAL up 1. – 9:10 PM
Brunson finally sits at the 9:33 mark of the 2nd Q, as LeBron’s 2 FT’s put LAL up 1. – 9:10 PM
Yaron Weitzman @YaronWeitzman
I know Thibs is conservative with his challenges but certainly seemed to miss a chance there. Don’t think LeBron was touched – 9:10 PM
I know Thibs is conservative with his challenges but certainly seemed to miss a chance there. Don’t think LeBron was touched – 9:10 PM
Cameron Tabatabaie @CTabatabaie
LeBron really does love playing at MSG pic.twitter.com/tWbHrZVpfl – 8:50 PM
LeBron really does love playing at MSG pic.twitter.com/tWbHrZVpfl – 8:50 PM
Stefan Bondy @SBondyNYDN
After all those years in Chicago, Thibs must have nightmares of that LeBron James strut after a dunk. – 8:45 PM
After all those years in Chicago, Thibs must have nightmares of that LeBron James strut after a dunk. – 8:45 PM
Kristian Winfield @Krisplashed
LeBron James intercepts a Josh Hart pass and throws a pass up court to D’Angelo Russell, who bounces an alley-oop to Bron off the floor for a dunk that got MSG rocking. Great game already here in the first quarter. – 8:45 PM
LeBron James intercepts a Josh Hart pass and throws a pass up court to D’Angelo Russell, who bounces an alley-oop to Bron off the floor for a dunk that got MSG rocking. Great game already here in the first quarter. – 8:45 PM
Mike Trudell @LakersReporter
D’Angelo Russell went back to a play that worked quite well in Los Angeles a few weeks ago, an alley-oop off the floor to LeBron, which tied the game at 4 as things get underway in New York City. – 8:45 PM
D’Angelo Russell went back to a play that worked quite well in Los Angeles a few weeks ago, an alley-oop off the floor to LeBron, which tied the game at 4 as things get underway in New York City. – 8:45 PM
Dave McMenamin @mcten
A warm NYC ovation for LeBron James as the Lakers starters are announced pic.twitter.com/bkbzHAZVZc – 8:41 PM
A warm NYC ovation for LeBron James as the Lakers starters are announced pic.twitter.com/bkbzHAZVZc – 8:41 PM
Tim Bontemps @TimBontemps
The vast majority of seats are full several minutes ahead of tip-off here at MSG tonight for Knicks-Lakers.
Between the combination of LeBron James making his annual visit, the way the Knicks are playing & it being Saturday night, this has a chance to be an incredible atmosphere – 8:34 PM
The vast majority of seats are full several minutes ahead of tip-off here at MSG tonight for Knicks-Lakers.
Between the combination of LeBron James making his annual visit, the way the Knicks are playing & it being Saturday night, this has a chance to be an incredible atmosphere – 8:34 PM
Kristian Winfield @Krisplashed
Live from MSG, where the energy is electric well before tipoff. LeBron has triple doubled each of his last 3 games against the Knicks. Bron and AD are available. Julius Randle and OG Anunoby aren’t, but 9 in a row says Knicks don’t care if they’re shorthanded. Updates to come. pic.twitter.com/wpoSZg3gJX – 8:31 PM
Live from MSG, where the energy is electric well before tipoff. LeBron has triple doubled each of his last 3 games against the Knicks. Bron and AD are available. Julius Randle and OG Anunoby aren’t, but 9 in a row says Knicks don’t care if they’re shorthanded. Updates to come. pic.twitter.com/wpoSZg3gJX – 8:31 PM
Tommy Beer @TommyBeer
Re: the LeBron to NY trade rumors…
LeBron James entered the NBA in 2003 and, incredibly, 2024 is the first time it can be argued that LeBron may actually need the Knicks as much or more than the Knicks need LeBron. – 8:27 PM
Re: the LeBron to NY trade rumors…
LeBron James entered the NBA in 2003 and, incredibly, 2024 is the first time it can be argued that LeBron may actually need the Knicks as much or more than the Knicks need LeBron. – 8:27 PM
Khobi Price @khobi_price
Lakers starters vs. Knicks: D’Angelo Russell, Austin Reaves, Rui Hachimura, LeBron James and Anthony Davis.
Taurean Prince moves to a reserve role after starting his first 47 games. pic.twitter.com/XHjrWDVtGo – 8:04 PM
Lakers starters vs. Knicks: D’Angelo Russell, Austin Reaves, Rui Hachimura, LeBron James and Anthony Davis.
Taurean Prince moves to a reserve role after starting his first 47 games. pic.twitter.com/XHjrWDVtGo – 8:04 PM
Kristian Winfield @Krisplashed
LeBron James and Anthony Davis are in. Julius Randle and OG Anunoby are out. If the Knicks pull this off… – 8:02 PM
LeBron James and Anthony Davis are in. Julius Randle and OG Anunoby are out. If the Knicks pull this off… – 8:02 PM
Jovan Buha @jovanbuha
Lakers’ starters vs. New York:
D’Angelo Russell
Austin Reaves
Rui Hachimura
LeBron James
Anthony Davis
Taurean Prince moves to the bench. – 8:01 PM
Lakers’ starters vs. New York:
D’Angelo Russell
Austin Reaves
Rui Hachimura
LeBron James
Anthony Davis
Taurean Prince moves to the bench. – 8:01 PM
Mike Trudell @LakersReporter
Rui Hachimura will start tonight’s game in New York alongside Russell, Reaves, LeBron and AD. – 8:00 PM
Rui Hachimura will start tonight’s game in New York alongside Russell, Reaves, LeBron and AD. – 8:00 PM
Khobi Price @khobi_price
LeBron James and Anthony Davis are available tonight against the Knicks, per the Lakers. – 7:53 PM
LeBron James and Anthony Davis are available tonight against the Knicks, per the Lakers. – 7:53 PM
Jovan Buha @jovanbuha
LeBron James and Anthony Davis are both available tonight vs. New York, per the Lakers. – 7:53 PM
LeBron James and Anthony Davis are both available tonight vs. New York, per the Lakers. – 7:53 PM
Kamenetzky Brothers @KamBrothers
Per the Lakers, LeBron and AD will be available tonight. AK – 7:53 PM
Per the Lakers, LeBron and AD will be available tonight. AK – 7:53 PM
Steve Popper @StevePopper
LAKERS STATUS UPDATE:
Anthony Davis (bilateral Achilles tendinopathy & left hip spasm) and LeBron James (left ankle peroneal tendinopathy) have been upgraded to AVAILABLE for tonight’s game at New York. – 7:52 PM
LAKERS STATUS UPDATE:
Anthony Davis (bilateral Achilles tendinopathy & left hip spasm) and LeBron James (left ankle peroneal tendinopathy) have been upgraded to AVAILABLE for tonight’s game at New York. – 7:52 PM
Ball Don’t Lie @Balldontlie
LeBron throwing up shots ahead of his game in the garden 🔥
(Via @nba)
pic.twitter.com/sXlbwRavP1 – 7:20 PM
LeBron throwing up shots ahead of his game in the garden 🔥
(Via @nba)
pic.twitter.com/sXlbwRavP1 – 7:20 PM
Jovan Buha @jovanbuha
Darvin Ham says he understands LeBron James’ sense of urgency in Year 21 and that he would’ve put out “two or three” hourglass emoji tweets by this point if he were in LeBron’s shoes. – 7:14 PM
Darvin Ham says he understands LeBron James’ sense of urgency in Year 21 and that he would’ve put out “two or three” hourglass emoji tweets by this point if he were in LeBron’s shoes. – 7:14 PM
Dave McMenamin @mcten
New story: LeBron James mum on Lakers contract decision, hourglass tweet es.pn/492B7eo – 5:17 PM
New story: LeBron James mum on Lakers contract decision, hourglass tweet es.pn/492B7eo – 5:17 PM
NBA on ESPN @ESPNNBA
Imagine if LeBron joined the Knicks in 2010 😳 pic.twitter.com/25PYg6NVor – 2:21 PM
Imagine if LeBron joined the Knicks in 2010 😳 pic.twitter.com/25PYg6NVor – 2:21 PM
Steve Popper @StevePopper
After The Decision, two decades of torment, finally, LeBron gets second billing at The Garden as Brunson and Knicks are the star attraction newsday.com/sports/columni… via @Newsday – 2:18 PM
After The Decision, two decades of torment, finally, LeBron gets second billing at The Garden as Brunson and Knicks are the star attraction newsday.com/sports/columni… via @Newsday – 2:18 PM
Kristian Winfield @Krisplashed
As of the Knicks’ 1:30 PM injury report, OG Anunoby (right elbow inflammation) is questionable and Quentin Grimes (sprained right knee) is out for tonight’s game against the Los Angeles Lakers.
LeBron James (left ankle) and Anthony Davis (Achilles/left hip) are questionable. – 2:08 PM
As of the Knicks’ 1:30 PM injury report, OG Anunoby (right elbow inflammation) is questionable and Quentin Grimes (sprained right knee) is out for tonight’s game against the Los Angeles Lakers.
LeBron James (left ankle) and Anthony Davis (Achilles/left hip) are questionable. – 2:08 PM
Stefan Bondy @SBondyNYDN
LeBron James tight-lipped on his own future and emojis but effusive on Jalen Brunson. Says he’ll probably suit up tonight nypost.com/2024/02/03/spo… via @nypostsports – 1:37 PM
LeBron James tight-lipped on his own future and emojis but effusive on Jalen Brunson. Says he’ll probably suit up tonight nypost.com/2024/02/03/spo… via @nypostsports – 1:37 PM
Jovan Buha @jovanbuha
LeBron James declines to explain meaning behind cryptic tweet, comment on excercising player option: theathletic.com/5248960/2024/0… – 1:03 PM
LeBron James declines to explain meaning behind cryptic tweet, comment on excercising player option: theathletic.com/5248960/2024/0… – 1:03 PM
Jovan Buha @jovanbuha
LeBron James’ media availability at shootaround in New York: pic.twitter.com/uAcqJ71Kcj – 12:09 PM
LeBron James’ media availability at shootaround in New York: pic.twitter.com/uAcqJ71Kcj – 12:09 PM
Ball Don’t Lie @Balldontlie
LeBron declined to elaborate on his ⌛️ tweet 👀
(via @mcten)
pic.twitter.com/wqxDxWlrEO – 11:49 AM
LeBron declined to elaborate on his ⌛️ tweet 👀
(via @mcten)
pic.twitter.com/wqxDxWlrEO – 11:49 AM
Khobi Price @khobi_price
LeBron James declined to clarify his “⌛️” tweet and responded “no” when asked if he knows what he’ll do about the player option in his contract with the Lakers this offseason. – 11:48 AM
LeBron James declined to clarify his “⌛️” tweet and responded “no” when asked if he knows what he’ll do about the player option in his contract with the Lakers this offseason. – 11:48 AM
Ball Don’t Lie @Balldontlie
NFL Pro Bowlers all want to line it up with LeBron 😤
(via @NFL)
pic.twitter.com/fVURKvX1uU – 11:38 AM
NFL Pro Bowlers all want to line it up with LeBron 😤
(via @NFL)
pic.twitter.com/fVURKvX1uU – 11:38 AM
Khobi Price @khobi_price
LeBron James says physically he’s “been better but been a lot worse.”
James is listed as questionable for tonight against the Knicks. pic.twitter.com/spUu99BwnK – 11:35 AM
LeBron James says physically he’s “been better but been a lot worse.”
James is listed as questionable for tonight against the Knicks. pic.twitter.com/spUu99BwnK – 11:35 AM
Dave McMenamin @mcten
LeBron James declined to offer clarity on his ⌛️ tweet and when asked if he knows what he will do with his contract option for the Lakers this summer said, “No.” pic.twitter.com/0IydouZpPm – 11:32 AM
LeBron James declined to offer clarity on his ⌛️ tweet and when asked if he knows what he will do with his contract option for the Lakers this summer said, “No.” pic.twitter.com/0IydouZpPm – 11:32 AM
Stefan Bondy @SBondyNYDN
LeBron is listed as questionable for tonight’s game but says it’d be great to play again at the Garden. Never know whether it could be last opportunity to play at Mecca. pic.twitter.com/JSgcEGZwkU – 11:32 AM
LeBron is listed as questionable for tonight’s game but says it’d be great to play again at the Garden. Never know whether it could be last opportunity to play at Mecca. pic.twitter.com/JSgcEGZwkU – 11:32 AM
Jovan Buha @jovanbuha
LeBron James on if he knows what he’s going to do regarding his player option with the Lakers for next season: “No.” – 11:31 AM
LeBron James on if he knows what he’s going to do regarding his player option with the Lakers for next season: “No.” – 11:31 AM
Steve Popper @StevePopper
LeBron said he’s hopeful of playing tonight – cherishes chance to play at this point of his career at MSG. – 11:31 AM
LeBron said he’s hopeful of playing tonight – cherishes chance to play at this point of his career at MSG. – 11:31 AM
Jovan Buha @jovanbuha
LeBron James declined to clarify what his hourglass emoji meant at shootaround today. – 11:30 AM
LeBron James declined to clarify what his hourglass emoji meant at shootaround today. – 11:30 AM
Law Murray @LawMurrayTheNU
Every single player who has made 9 All-Star games is in the Hall of Fame.
Except the 9 players who still aren’t eligible: Bron, KD, CP3, Melo, Steph, Harden, AD, Russ
PAUL GEORGE.
PG-13 reflects here on what this All-Star selection means to him and how it represents his legacy pic.twitter.com/5pfb0jusr6 – 11:23 PM
Every single player who has made 9 All-Star games is in the Hall of Fame.
Except the 9 players who still aren’t eligible: Bron, KD, CP3, Melo, Steph, Harden, AD, Russ
PAUL GEORGE.
PG-13 reflects here on what this All-Star selection means to him and how it represents his legacy pic.twitter.com/5pfb0jusr6 – 11:23 PM
Kevin Chouinard @KLChouinard
Most career games with 30+ points/10+ assists:
230 Oscar Robertson
101 James Harden
98 LeBron James
84 Russell Westbrook
𝟳𝟲 𝗧𝗿𝗮𝗲 𝗬𝗼𝘂𝗻𝗴
76 Tiny Archibald
73 Jerry West – 9:41 PM
Most career games with 30+ points/10+ assists:
230 Oscar Robertson
101 James Harden
98 LeBron James
84 Russell Westbrook
𝟳𝟲 𝗧𝗿𝗮𝗲 𝗬𝗼𝘂𝗻𝗴
76 Tiny Archibald
73 Jerry West – 9:41 PM
NBA on ESPN @ESPNNBA
Russ eclipses 25K career points 😤
He’s the fourth active player to reach the mark, joining LeBron, KD and Harden 📈 pic.twitter.com/5iyGVDIqUo – 9:20 PM
Russ eclipses 25K career points 😤
He’s the fourth active player to reach the mark, joining LeBron, KD and Harden 📈 pic.twitter.com/5iyGVDIqUo – 9:20 PM
StatMuse @statmuse
Active players with 25,000+ points:
LeBron James
Kevin Durant
James Harden
And now, Russell Westbrook. pic.twitter.com/hnajnPRfUA – 9:16 PM
Active players with 25,000+ points:
LeBron James
Kevin Durant
James Harden
And now, Russell Westbrook. pic.twitter.com/hnajnPRfUA – 9:16 PM
StatMuse @statmuse
Westbrook tonight:
23 PTS
9 AST
2 STL
10-13 FG
2-3 3P
LeBron is the only active player with more 20p/5a games. statmuse.com/nba/player/rus… – 9:15 PM
Westbrook tonight:
23 PTS
9 AST
2 STL
10-13 FG
2-3 3P
LeBron is the only active player with more 20p/5a games. statmuse.com/nba/player/rus… – 9:15 PM
Monte Poole @MontePooleNBCS
Kuminga’s ferocious attacks at the rim are reminiscent of . . . young Bron. About 20 pounds lighter, of course. – 8:55 PM
Kuminga’s ferocious attacks at the rim are reminiscent of . . . young Bron. About 20 pounds lighter, of course. – 8:55 PM
Alex Kennedy @AlexKennedyNBA
Where do the Lakers go from here? What should they do before the NBA trade deadline on Feb. 8? Is Darvin Ham on the hot seat? Will LeBron James stay in Los Angeles beyond this season?
@JacobRude of @LakersSBN joins me now to talk all things Lakers: twitter.com/i/broadcasts/1… – 6:12 PM
Where do the Lakers go from here? What should they do before the NBA trade deadline on Feb. 8? Is Darvin Ham on the hot seat? Will LeBron James stay in Los Angeles beyond this season?
@JacobRude of @LakersSBN joins me now to talk all things Lakers: twitter.com/i/broadcasts/1… – 6:12 PM
Tommy Beer @TommyBeer
The Knicks are listing OG Anunoby (elbow) as questionable for tomorrow’s game vs the Lakers.
Quentin Grimes (knee) has been ruled out.
LA is listing both LeBron James (ankle)
and Anthony Davis (achilles/hip) as questionable. – 6:08 PM
The Knicks are listing OG Anunoby (elbow) as questionable for tomorrow’s game vs the Lakers.
Quentin Grimes (knee) has been ruled out.
LA is listing both LeBron James (ankle)
and Anthony Davis (achilles/hip) as questionable. – 6:08 PM
Alex Kennedy @AlexKennedyNBA
“Running Up The Score” starts NOW! I’m joined by:
🏀 5-star PG Jeremiah Fears to discuss his commitment to Illinois, NBA comparisons, etc.
🏀 @JacobRude of @LakersSBN to discuss Lakers trade rumors, LeBron James’ future, Darvin Ham’s hot seat twitter.com/i/broadcasts/1… – 6:00 PM
“Running Up The Score” starts NOW! I’m joined by:
🏀 5-star PG Jeremiah Fears to discuss his commitment to Illinois, NBA comparisons, etc.
🏀 @JacobRude of @LakersSBN to discuss Lakers trade rumors, LeBron James’ future, Darvin Ham’s hot seat twitter.com/i/broadcasts/1… – 6:00 PM
Alex Kennedy @AlexKennedyNBA
5-Star PG Jeremiah Fears on Illinois Commitment, NBA Comparisons; Jacob Rude on Lakers Trade Rumors, LeBron’s Future, Darvin Ham twitter.com/i/broadcasts/1… – 5:59 PM
5-Star PG Jeremiah Fears on Illinois Commitment, NBA Comparisons; Jacob Rude on Lakers Trade Rumors, LeBron’s Future, Darvin Ham twitter.com/i/broadcasts/1… – 5:59 PM
Steve Popper @StevePopper
Lakers listing LeBron and AD as questionable for Saturday at MSG. pic.twitter.com/QjSK6P3ryc – 5:02 PM
Lakers listing LeBron and AD as questionable for Saturday at MSG. pic.twitter.com/QjSK6P3ryc – 5:02 PM
Dave McMenamin @mcten
Lakers injury report for the showdown with the Knicks on Saturday: Vando out; LeBron and AD questionable pic.twitter.com/QnDv6pk5Rs – 5:01 PM
Lakers injury report for the showdown with the Knicks on Saturday: Vando out; LeBron and AD questionable pic.twitter.com/QnDv6pk5Rs – 5:01 PM
Alex Kennedy @AlexKennedyNBA
Tonight on “Running Up The Score,” I’ll be joined by:
🏀 5-star prospect Jeremiah Fears, who just committed to Illinois
🏀 @JacobRude of @LakersSBN to talk Lakers’ trade rumors, LeBron James’ future, Darvin Ham’s hot seat, etc.
Tune in at 6 p.m. ET here on Twitter/X! pic.twitter.com/icNWkNOzNW – 3:24 PM
Tonight on “Running Up The Score,” I’ll be joined by:
🏀 5-star prospect Jeremiah Fears, who just committed to Illinois
🏀 @JacobRude of @LakersSBN to talk Lakers’ trade rumors, LeBron James’ future, Darvin Ham’s hot seat, etc.
Tune in at 6 p.m. ET here on Twitter/X! pic.twitter.com/icNWkNOzNW – 3:24 PM
More on this storyline
Tim Bontemps: Darvin Ham, on LeBron’s tweet: “If I were him, I would’ve put out two or three hourglasses.” Said there’s always a sense of urgency that comes with being part of the Lakers, and that with LeBron at his stage of this career that’s no different. -via Twitter @TimBontemps / February 3, 2024
Even if he doesn’t retire after the season, another MSG game isn’t guaranteed. So every appearance is cherished. “At this point in my career, for sure,” he said. “I’ll probably get an opportunity to be in the lineup and play here, especially at the latter stage of my career, I definitely don’t take it for granted. “For me to be able to grace that floor throughout my career has always been a treat.” -via New York Post / February 3, 2024
