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NFL parity, CFP expansion and other New Year's resolutions

From the CFP to Coach K, Martin Rogers provides a list of things he’d like to see from the sports world in the year to come.

DECEMBER 31, 2021

LeBron James shows no signs of slowing down as he turns 37

As LeBron James turns 37, Melissa Rohlin writes that he's still playing as though he were in his prime, an incredible feat.

DECEMBER 30, 2021

Lakers' carelessness too much to overcome in loss to Grizzlies LeBron James' record three-pointers and Russell Westbrook's triple-double were not enough in the Lakers' 104-99 to the Grizzlies on Wednesda...

DECEMBER 30, 2021 • LATIMES.COM

Ja Morant scores 41 points, Grizzlies beat slumping Lakers

Ja Morant scored 41 points, Desmond Bane added 20 and the Memphis Grizzlies overcame a 14-point second-half deficit to beat the Los Angeles Lakers 104-99 on Wednesday night

DECEMBER 30, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Struggling Lakers could still be a factor in West playoffs

Ric Bucher has been skeptical about the Lakers, but now he's here to offer signs of hope for L.A.'s playoff prospects.

DECEMBER 29, 2021

Lakers' LeBron James and Russell Westbrook join elite list by recording triple-doubles in same game In a win over the Rockets, LeBron James and Russell Westbrook became the 12th pair of teammates in NBA history to record a triple-double in...

DECEMBER 29, 2021 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

James, Westbrook have triple-doubles, Lakers' skid ends at 5

LeBron James and Russell Westbrook both had triple-doubles as the Los Angeles Lakers snapped a season-high,five-game skid with a 132-123 win over the Houston Rockets

DECEMBER 29, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Russell Westbrook says he's playing 'fine' – is he the issue in L.A.?

One person is fine with Russell Westbrook's play this season – himself. Is the triple-double king onto something?

DECEMBER 28, 2021

Karl-Anthony Towns calls Russell Westbrook a stat chaser Minnesota Timberwolves star Karl-Anthony Towns said Los Angeles Lakers star Russell Westbrook chases stats while praising his play.

DECEMBER 28, 2021 • USATODAY.COM

Russell Westbrook doesn't want anyone to tell him how to play Los Angeles Lakers guard Russell Westbrook voiced his frustration about his playstyle.

DECEMBER 28, 2021 • USATODAY.COM

Draymond Green calls out Karl-Anthony Towns for Russell Westbrook comments; Timberwolves star responds "He definitely gets stats. He chases stats. But I think he's a hell of a player, though," Towns said.

DECEMBER 28, 2021 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

How much more can LeBron James do to lift his Lakers?

LeBron James is still operating at the peak of his individual powers, but can he translate that into wins for the Lakers?

DECEMBER 27, 2021

LeBron James sticks up for Russell Westbrook after lousy loss to Nets Russell Westbrook caught heat on Christmas night for his abysmal 4-for-20 performance against Brooklyn — one that felt emblematic of his tim...

DECEMBER 26, 2021 • NYPOST.COM

Lakers LeBron James Applauds Russell Westbrook Amid Brutal Loss on Christmas Day LeBron James made sure to show support for his teammate, Russell Westbrook, after another loss.

DECEMBER 26, 2021 • SI.COM

Christmas game shows Nets, Lakers going opposite directions

James Harden got help from his teammates, while LeBron was a one-man show in Brooklyn's win over L.A., Melissa Rohlin writes.

DECEMBER 26, 2021

NBA Top Plays: Curry, Harden star on Christmas Day

The Knicks, Bucks, Warriors, Nets and Jazz earned wins on Christmas Day. Here are the top plays from the holiday NBA slate!

DECEMBER 26, 2021

Claxton oops over James late, Nets hold off Lakers 122-115

Nic Claxton threw down a tiebreaking alley-oop over LeBron James with 40.7 seconds left, and James Harden and the Brooklyn Nets returned from a week-long COVID-19 hiatus to beat th...

DECEMBER 26, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS