SAN FRANCISCO — The NBA’s new four-team tournament format for its All-Star Game was conceived as a way to ... said he hoped to play in the Los Angeles Lakers’ next game against the Charlotte Hornets on Wednesday. “I will not be playing tonight ...

The Charlotte Hornets (14-39) opened the NBA's post-All-Star break schedule with a dramatic 100-97 victory over the Los Angeles Lakers (32-21), snapping both th

The NBA All-Star Game garnered many mixed reviews from fans and media alike, but the most important opinion is that of the players.

Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James could not participate in the NBA All-Star Game, citing ongoing discomfort ... He hopes to return on Wednesday for the Lakers' next game against the Charlotte Hornets. He clarified that he's mindful of his long ...

So, why is Lakers vs. Hornets being played today? Here is why the game comes so soon after the All-Star break. The Lakers and Hornets are playing today because the game was rescheduled due to wildfires that impacted the Los Angeles area.

Soreness in a foot and ankle force him to miss the midseason classic. He hopes to be ready when the regular season resumes on Wednesday.

LaMelo Ball and the Charlotte Hornets beat the Los Angeles Lakers by a score of 100-97. Ball finished the win with 27 points, five rebounds, six assists and one steal while shooting 9/19 from the field and 5/13 from the three-point range in 33 minutes of playing time.

Ahead of Wednesday's game between the Hornets and Lakers, when Williams could make his official return to the court with Charlotte ... NBA commissioner Adam Silver said during the all-star ...

Luka Doncic's third game with the Lakers was the team's first since the NBA All-Star break. Here's how Doncic did against the Hornets.

Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James will not play in Sunday night's All-Star Game, per the Associated Press' Tim Reynolds. James told reporters he's sitting out due to lingering foot and ankle discomfort. A replacement for James won't be named ahead of tipoff, according to ESPN's Dave McMenamin.

Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James has revealed that he will not be playing in the NBA All-Star Game tonight. During his media availability before the game, James revealed that he is still dealing with an injury so he will not be in uniform. LeBron James says he won't play in tonight's game because of foot/ankle discomfort.

LeBron James still is suffering from ankle and foot soreness and will not play Sunday night in the NBA All-Star Game.