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Meanwhile, the Lakers will be without Cole Swider and Scotty Pippen Jr. Four-time NBA Champion LeBron James is questionable, while Anthony Davis and Austin ...

The Los Angeles Lakers spent 10 months waiting for the perfect Russell Westbrook trade. On Friday, it seemingly arrived when Kyrie Irving asked the Brooklyn ...

[Jazz](https://www.cbssports.com/nba/teams/UTA/utah-jazz/) still had [Bojan Bogdanovic](/nba/players/1831131/bojan-bogdanovic/) to offer. [according to Fischer](https://sports.yahoo.com/toronto-raptors-appear-to-remain-at-center-of-trade-market-170154598.html), is [Terry Rozier](/nba/players/2104417/terry-rozier/). [Kevin Durant](/nba/players/1231866/kevin-durant/), the price on Toronto's available veterans might dip just low enough for the Lakers to get into the hunt. Washington](/nba/players/2892549/p-j-washington/), an obvious Lakers fit given their frontcourt woes. Those two alone wouldn't be enough to match salary on Westbrook, but another mid-tier contract like [Mason Plumlee](/nba/players/2067698/mason-plumlee/) or [Kelly Oubre Jr](/nba/players/2152518/kelly-oubre-jr/). [Scottie Barnes](/nba/players/3178194/scottie-barnes/) is available before Thursday, and the Lakers seem to be looking into all of them. Irving was a proven fit alongside [LeBron James](/nba/players/400553/lebron-james/) and exactly the sort of superstar the Lakers tend to prioritize. Several reporters have linked the Lakers to 2022 All-Star [Fred VanVleet](/nba/players/2252663/fred-vanvleet/) and impending free agent [Gary Trent Jr](/nba/players/2892264/gary-trent-jr/). The Lakers have only two first-round picks to offer, so it's unclear if they'll be able to compete in a bidding war for his services. Anunoby is the prize of the trio. All three check several important boxes for the Lakers. The team is still reportedly seeking upgrades around James and

As of Tuesday afternoon, LeBron James is 36 points away from breaking the NBA's all-time scoring record.

“For sure, I never said I wanted to be the all-time leader in scoring. Anthony is ninth on the all-time scoring list with 28,289 points, according to The record is currently $1,137 for Kobe Bryant’s last game in 2016, according to To sit here and be on the brink of it actually happening, it’s pretty crazy.” James started the season with 37,062 points, just 1,325 points below Kareem Abdul-Jabbar’s record. The news outlet noted that tickets behind the hoops are going for $69,162 each on Vivid Seats and seats nine rows back for $42,845. James can do it in 1,410 if he scores 36 points on Tuesday. For me to be in the company with such a prominent, dominant force like Kareem was, it's an honor." “For me to be in the company with such a prominent, dominant force like Kareem was, it’s an honor,” he said. “I’ve never said I wanted to lead the league in scoring,” he said, according to a The average purchase price for tickets to Thursday’s game is $1,230, which could set a new Lakers record for the average ticket purchase price. [Ticketmaster](https://www.ticketmaster.com/los-angeles-lakers-vs-milwaukee-bucks/event/2C005D0F0DFB0CDB?refArtist=K8vZ91718T0) shows seats for that game in the 300-level sections start at $460 and courtside seats cost as much as $100,000.

LA Clippers coach Ty Lue will be in attendance for a potential history making night.

Dallas Mavericks guard Kyrie Irving opened up about the near reunion with LeBron on the Lakers.

The Sporting News has you covered with live score and stat updates on what could be a historic night for LeBron James and the NBA.

10 p.m. 10 7:00 p.m. 7, which is 7 p.m. Viewers can also stream the game on Sling TV. Thunder from Crypto.com Arena will tip off around 10 p.m. - Time: 10:00 p.m. Thunder will air on TNT. Kareem Abdul-Jabbar is expected to be at the game as well, as the NBA’s guest. Jay-Z is on hand to potentially witness history. Kareem Abdul-Jabbar is in the building to hand the crown to his successor. The Sporting News has you covered with live score and stat updates on what could be a historic night for James and the NBA.

The Los Angeles Lakers return home from a five-game road trip to host the Oklahoma City Thunder on Tuesday.

Even at the age of 34, Westbrook has the explosiveness to be a brutal matchup for tired defenders. The Thunder are no slouches when it comes to defending shots from beyond the arc, either. Los Angeles is being visited by the 25-28 Oklahoma City Thunder, who are 9-17 on the road and playing on the second leg of a back-to-back. Russell Westbrook has been a potent scorer lately and that should continue, while LeBron James’ 3-point under is begging to be hit based on his track record this season. LeBron under 2.5 threes (-114): While the Lakers superstar is a competent perimeter shooter, this line is a bit aggressive for him. While the Thunder have the best against-the-spread record in the NBA, they are a good team to fade on the moneyline.

Basketball: NBA Finals: Los Angeles Lakers LeBron James victorious holding NBA Finals MVP Trophy after winning game and series vs Miami Heat at AdventHealth ...

But in the words of us, not forgotten. Instead of reading from the speech he prepared, James decided to crumple up the paper go off script and send a genuine heartfelt message in the process. “So in the words of Kobe Bryant, Mamba out. “Our organization wants their respect. Here are some of James' most memorable moments in a Laker uniform. On Jan.

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The New Orleans Pelicans have control of Los Angeles' firsts through 2025 thanks to the 2019 The Lakers have ostensibly been reluctant to part with their 2027 and 2029 selections. [reportedly](https://www.thescore.com/news/2567101) offered both to the Brooklyn Nets, along with Westbrook, for [Kyrie Irving](https://www.thescore.com/nba/players/6154), but Brooklyn opted instead to [ship](https://www.thescore.com/news/2566536) the disgruntled star to the [Dallas Mavericks](https://www.thescore.com/nba/teams/21). [ranks](https://www.nba.com/stats/teams/advanced?dir=A&sort=NET_RATING) seventh last in the league with a minus-1 net rating. [Utah Jazz](https://www.thescore.com/nba/teams/30) regarding a blockbuster swap that would send guard [Mike Conley](https://www.thescore.com/nba/players/227), swingman [Malik Beasley](https://www.thescore.com/nba/players/44947), and potentially other rotation players to Los Angeles for [Russell Westbrook](https://www.thescore.com/nba/players/347) and the Lakers' first-round selections in 2027 and 2029, sources told [ESPN's Tim MacMahon](https://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/35601501/ahead-trade-deadline-focused-jazz-remind-our-job-listen). [Los Angeles Lakers](https://www.thescore.com/nba/teams/18)' future first-round picks could yet be moved for the right package.

Courtside seats for a pair of tickets to the Lakers' next 2 home games are rising in anticipation of a historic NBA moment.

The Thunder will be back that night. “I feel like people are betting on the storyline that he does it against Kareem’s former team, but he could easily score 36 points Tuesday and then the market for the game Thursday could completely crash.” “We’ll stop and make sure that we’ve done our jobs as the archivists of the NBA. [10 ET, TNT](https://www.nba.com/game/mil-vs-lal-0022200834)) — the two teams Abdul-Jabbar played for during his Hall of Fame career. “There’s no doubt we will stop that game and make sure we record for history, the ball, the basket, the uniform,” Silver said. ET, TNT](https://www.nba.com/game/okc-vs-lal-0022200821)) could have been had for $75,000 — each.

As LeBron James gets closer to breaking Kareem Abdul-Jabbar's scoring record, ticket prices are soaring for Lakers games.

The tickets are currently going for $17,540 each. The cheapest 200-level ticket is going for $183, while the cheapest 100-level ticket is going for $264. The Sporting News breaks it all down below. That leaves a more than realistic chance of him achieving the feat on Tuesday against Oklahoma City. [James is only 36 points away](https://www.sportingnews.com/us/nba/news/lebron-james-career-points-tracker-all-time-list-record/r5pqdx03it2yzvnncvtjaw7f) from breaking Kareem Abdul-Jabbar's record as the NBA's all-time leading scorer, meaning he could take the scoring crown any game now. 7 against the Thunder at Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles, and all eyes will be on James to see if he can reach his scoring benchmark to set the record.

The Los Angeles Lakers and the Oklahoma City Thunder meet from LA where LeBron James needs just 36 points to break the All-Time Scoring record.

It’s not every night we get to witness history, but tonight could be one of those nights as LeBron James goes for the All-Time Scoring record in the NBA, and who could think of a more fitting place to do it? Steve Kerr’s team shot 52% from downtown, hitting 26 of 50 three balls and had 43 assists in the 141-114 blowout of the Thunder. The Thunder may be floating under the radar, but their All-Star is one of the top scorers in the league at 30.8 a night, he is tied with Damian Lillard for 5th in the league. That’s two decades of wear and tear on his body, mind and personal life, but to be the best you have to put up with the ups and the downs. He went on to score almost seven thousand more points through the rest of his career and it seemed like that record may never be broken until the kid from Akron swept the NBA off it’s feet even before the Cavaliers drafted him with the number one pick in the 2003 Draft. Rumors were swirling around LA of the possibility of a reunion of LeBron and Kyrie Irving after winning a title together in Cleveland back in 2016. LeBron had 8 points in the first quarter and 12 in the second quarter. FT is good and he's 25 away from the record! It seemed like the chips were falling into place, but the Mavericks beat the Lakers to the punch and LeBron was devastated. LeBron in tranistion and he is fouled by SGA. Both FTs are goo and the Thunder lead by 12 again. It would be bittersweet to break the all time record in a game that you lose.

LeBron James is now the NBAs all-time leading scorer after breaking Kareem Abdul-Jabbars record of 38387 career points on Tuesday.

He averaged 20.9 points per game as a rookie, becoming the youngest player to reach 1,000 career points. He scored 16 points in the third to make history. In 2008, the youngest to 10,000. In 2006, a 21-year-old James topped Kobe Bryant as the youngest ever to 5,000 career points. He totaled 7,919 points in four seasons with the Heat. He has scored 10-plus points in every game he has played in since Jan. Between that bucket and the nearly 40,000 points James has scored since, he won Rookie of the Year, four NBA championships, four MVPs, four Finals MVPs, three All-Star Game MVPs and two Olympic gold medals. He went on to score eight straight points for the Lakers, shooting 3-for-6 over nine minutes in the first quarter. "To be able to be in the presence of such a legend and great as Kareem, it means so much to me. "I just want to say thank you to the Laker faithful, you guys are one of a kind," James said. "Everybody that's ever been a part of this run with me the last 20-plus years, I just want to say I thank you so much because I wouldn't be me without y'all," he said. He long ago was anointed "The Chosen One."

Los Angeles Lakers fans wearing LeBron James jerseys posed for photos in front of a statue of Lakers great Kareem Abdul-Jabbar.

When he took the court for warm-ups, James sported a T-shirt that read "Built by Black History" along with his once-customary headband. James entered the arena in an all-black suit with a gold and black pin that read "Stay present." Not everybody was overly familiar with the Hall of Fame center and his famous skyhook. Now, in a Lakers jersey, he’s set to break a scoring record some considered unbreakable. “He deserves it,’’ said Mike Ballard, who was wearing a Lakers jersey with No. “You can’t take anything away from him because he’s only been here five years.’’

Former Lakers stars and NBA Hall of Famers give their impressions of LeBron James overtaking Kareem Abdul-Jabbar as the NBA's all-time scoring leader.

But I think that with him he just has respect for the game. I think maybe from the time he was probably 10 years old he never was overlooked. He’s going to play a lot of years.’ And I walked out of the gym. He has to have a soul. And I don’t think this is the end of it, at all. … People are going to see a record broken that I never dreamed possible. “I knew LeBron was going to be great, but I didn’t think he was going to be like this. LeBron is one of the few that built his own.” Anybody who comes in the game with the hype, with the name the ‘Chosen One, King James,’ he was one of the few players who lived up to what the hype was all about. But I think the most amazing thing is for him to play this long and never really get in trouble is crazy. The five-time NBA champion grew up in Dayton, Ohio, and has known LeBron James since he was in high school. I need to be on both ends.’ So, I just think over time, man, he just took that on.

LOS ANGELES (AP) — LeBron James became the NBA's career scoring leader on a stepback jumper late in the third quarter, passing Kareem Abdul-Jabbar's record ...

Oklahoma City jumped to a 15-point lead in the first half and hit nearly 60% of its shots. Anthony Davis managed just 13 points, and the Thunder never trailed in the second half. ... Russell Westbrook had 27 points and eight assists. And while James hit his mark, the Lakers took another discouraging loss. Abdul-Jabbar then joined a clearly emotional James and NBA Commissioner Adam Silver on the court after the historic basket. “I just want to say thank you to the Laker faithful," James said.

With a third-quarter jump shot Tuesday night against the Thunder, Lakers star LeBron James overtook Kareem Abdul-Jabbar as the NBA's all-time scoring leader ...

"I just think it was a blessing and an honor to be able to be a part of it," said Ham. His businesses, him speaking out on social issues, his leadership; he's an example to not just young basketball players, but young human beings, domestically and internationally, for how to be a professional, how to have passion, how to be persistent, productive, and never to be satisfied." The scoring record was never, ever even thought of in my head because I've always been a pass-first guy." Abdul-Jabbar made only one 3-pointer in his career, averaging 24.6 points in his 20 seasons, setting the all-time mark in 1,560 games played. "I never thought that Kareem's scoring record would be broken by anybody," Lakers great Magic Johnson said in a message congratulating James. You have to give him credit for just the way he played and for the way he's lasted and dominated. Please give a standing ovation to the Captain, please." James entered the game with 38,352 points, needing 36 to overtake Abdul-Jabbar. "To be able to be in the presence of such a legend as great as Kareem, it's very humbling. "I just want to say, thank you to the Laker faithful. Abdul-Jabbar held the game ball aloft, then handed it to James, the ceremonial passing of the torch. After the record-breaking shot, which came with 10.9 seconds left in the quarter, James raised both hands into the air as he looked skyward.

For Lakers fans and the many celebrities in attendance, watching LeBron James become the NBA's all-time leading scorer was a thrilling experience.

Davon Hill put his faith in James to break the record Tuesday, flying from his hometown of Atlanta to L.A. The only thing he wanted was to be in attendance to watch James break the record. When fans sitting near the top of the arena saw James’ first shot graze the outside of the net thinking that it was good, they cheered, but sheepishly retreated into their seats when they realized Anthony Davis scored on a put-back. Last-minute ticket prices soared for Tuesday’s game as James approached the record. Had James come up short, Hulbert wouldn’t have stayed for Thursday’s game against the Milwaukee Bucks. The [Lakers](https://www.latimes.com/sports/lakers) faithful wasn’t here to just cheer for a victory. The New Jersey native who flew to L.A. He extended his arms to the rafters, then doubled over, putting his hands on his knees and bowing his head. The longtime Lakers fan cheered the team during the Showtime Era and through the Kobe Bryant years. The two Lakers stars posed for a photo, with Abdul-Jabbar wrapping an arm around James’ waist and holding up one finger. Abdul-Jabbar joined James and NBA commissioner Adam Silver on the court for an in-game presentation. “It’s almost inconceivable almost,” said the elder Rastegar, who bought two tickets for Tuesday’s game for $1,100 two months ago.

Milwaukee Bucks (37-17, second in the Eastern Conference) vs. Los Angeles Lakers (25-30, 13th in the Western Conference)

In the last meeting on Dec. 3 the Lakers won 133-129 led by 44 points from Anthony Davis, while Antetokounmpo scored 40 points for the Bucks. Milwaukee is seventh in the league allowing just 111.8 points while holding opponents to 45.3% shooting. [Skip Advertisement] BOTTOM LINE: A pair of the league’s best scorers, LeBron James and Giannis Antetokounmpo, meet when Los Angeles and Milwaukee face off.

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LeBron James is now the NBA's all-time leading scorer after breaking Kareem Abdul-Jabbar's record of 38387 career points on Tuesday.

He averaged 20.9 points per game as a rookie, becoming the youngest player to reach 1,000 career points. In 2008, the youngest to 10,000. In 2006, a 21-year-old James topped Kobe Bryant as the youngest ever to 5,000 career points. He totaled 7,919 points in four seasons with the Heat. He scored 16 points in the third to make history. He has scored 10-plus points in every game he has played in since Jan. Between that bucket and the nearly 40,000 points James has scored since, he won Rookie of the Year, four NBA championships, four MVPs, four Finals MVPs, three All-Star Game MVPs and two Olympic gold medals. James averaged 20.9 points per game as a rookie and has topped 25 points per every season since, including more than 30 points per game three times. He went on to score eight straight points for the Lakers, shooting 3-for-6 over nine minutes in the first quarter. "To be able to be in the presence of such a legend and great as Kareem, it means so much to me. "I just want to say thank you to the Laker faithful, you guys are one of a kind," James said. "Everybody that's ever been a part of this run with me the last 20-plus years, I just want to say I thank you so much because I wouldn't be me without y'all," he said.

LeBron James is closing in on Kareem Abdul-Jabbar's all-time scoring record, and the Los Angeles Lakers superstar could break the record as soon as Tuesday.

LeBron James is closing in on Kareem Abdul-Jabbar's all-time scoring record, and the Los Angeles Lakers superstar could break the record as soon as Tuesday.

LeBron James #6 of the Los Angeles Lakers celebrates after breaking Hall of Fame and former Los Angeles Lakers' Kareem Abdul Jabbar scoring record (38,387) ...

“I knew I came from a group of guys and a group of coaches that taught us how to play the game the right way,” James said. He was heading to a party which many of them had flown out for, and he joked that if he hadn’t been able to break the record on Tuesday, he would have had to pay for two more hotel nights for a lot of his supporters. “Well deserved to a guy who puts in so much work on and off the floor. “So I guess I’m always looking at the positives, so I’m a part of history.” Abdul-Jabbar watched his nearly 40-year stewardship of the scoring record wane from a baseline seat near the Lakers’ bench. A scoreboard high above the crowd counted off the points remaining that he needed to pass the record in all capital letters. Three of his teammates had scored before he got on the board at the 7:03 mark, with a stepback 3-pointer from the corner. Williams will go down in history as the player who was guarding James on his 14-foot fadeaway. And their 133 points allowed to the 12th-place Thunder was one of their worst defensive games of the season. 30 and has scored 30 points in 10 of his 17 games since his birthday, missed his first two attempts from the field, a floater and a stepback jumper. One of the Lakers in incessant trade rumors, Russell Westbrook, scored 27 points, had eight assists and six turnovers in what could be his final game as a Laker, a turbulent year-and-a-half. Silver officially declared James the NBA’s all-time leading scorer – but it felt somehow more official when Abdul-Jabbar raised a ceremonial basketball into the air, then turned to hand it to James.

Ticket prices for Thursday's Bucks-Lakers game in Los Angeles just became significantly more affordable after LeBron James leapfrogged Kareem Abdul-Jabbar ...

James will be the seventh name on that list, and he's likely to stay there for a long time. None of them were, or are, close to the scorer that James is. He'll almost certainly be the NBA's all-time leader in earnings whenever he retires; when adding in the $97 million he'll make over the next two seasons, he'll be past $500 million in on-court salary alone. There are 44 players to reach five digits in two of those categories. — to this this accomplishment for a guy who became a scorer because he determined that's what was necessary to win. On Tuesday, when James was still 35 points shy of tying Abdul-Jabbar, Ticketmaster had a pair of courtside seats at Thursday's game listed for $200,000, not including fees. Abdul-Jabbar held the ball aloft, then handed it to James, the ceremonial passing of the torch. James is behind only John Stockton, Jason Kidd and Chris Paul on the all-time assists list. Abdul-Jabbar — a longtime Laker and one of many celebrities and sports stars who made sure they were there to see history — became the league's all-time leading scorer on April 5, 1984 and wound up retiring in 1989 with 38,387 points. James outstretched his arms after his 36th point of the night for the Los Angeles Lakers, threw both hands in the air, then smiled. Please give a standing ovation to the Captain, please.' 'I just want to say, thank you to the Laker faithful.

It's important to not read too much into certain things, but Anthony Davis' reaction — or lack thereof — stood out in that particular moment.

After losing to Oklahoma City, the Lakers fell to 25-30 on the season and two full games out of the West's 10th seed. So, I think the emotions kinda kicked in at the end where it happened and everybody was just very celebratory of the situation." While the rest of the Lakers bench was standing in anticipation of James' record-breaking shot, Davis returned to the bench from the tunnel, sat while everyone else stood, and was slow to get up to celebrate. "A lot of emotions you know for Bron, for our organization, for our team, for the fans, for the world." He attempted just nine shots and scored 13 points in 31 minutes. Davis denied that the lead-up to the game was emotional but admitted that "when it happened — a lot of emotions for Bron, for our team, for the fans, for the world.

While LeBron James got Crypto.com Arena excited on Tuesday by breaking the NBA's career scoring record, the Lakers fell to the Thunder.

On a night that was all about celebrating LeBron James becoming the NBA's all-time scoring leader, the Los Angeles Lakers playoff hopes took a hit with a...

But the story for the Lakers was the same as it has been all season: James doing everything he can to help them win, but the talent around him coming up short. James did allow himself to get emotional in the wake of his personal achievement. Despite the historic moment for James, the Lakers are still reeling as they try to make some headway into the playoff race.

Although they couldn't imagine a time where Kareem Abdul-Jabbar was not No. 1 on the list, several standouts from L.A.'s 1980s teams support the NBA's new ...

“If you took away his sky-hook, he would spin the other way for turnaround jump shots. “If you took away his left shoulder, he would just pivot and go the other way,” Thompson said. The only way you might be able to get it is if you got behind him. LeBron is the greatest from this era. Kareem is the greatest from my era. “He had the size and talent to step right into the NBA, and he immediately started to have his effect. “We always thought he was strange with doing yoga,” Thompson said. “Magic was screaming at me to get him the ball,” McAdoo said, chuckling. “Kareem is the greatest from my era. But they weren’t staying as long as 38 or 40 years of age to chase the record.” You have to give him credit for the way he’s played to last and dominate.” So did Magic Johnson, who hugged James shortly after he broke Abdul-Jabbar’s all-time NBA scoring record in the third quarter.

Kareem Abdul-Jabbar's long-time scoring record was passed by LeBron James on Tuesday in the latest achievement of a remarkable career.

Russell Westbrook and Lakers coach Darvin Ham had a brief, heated exchange in the locker room during halftime of Tuesday's game, sources told ESPN.

[133-130](/nba/boxscore/_/gameId/401468976), the game was highlighted by L.A. star [LeBron James](https://www.espn.com/nba/player/_/id/1966/lebron-james) scoring 38 points and surpassing Kareem Abdul-Jabbar for the [No. Ham closed the game with Westbrook, who had 14 of his 27 points in the fourth quarter.

LeBron James got the scoring record, but all was reportedly not well among the Lakers.

In the first half, Westbrook and Lakers assistant coach Phil Handy got into their second heated discussion on the bench over the past few weeks. James' co-star ...

Now that James has accomplished his goal, all that remains for this season is whether he and the Lakers — potentially with the help of a pre-deadline trade — can accomplish their collective one. [LeBron James had every intention of breaking the NBA scoring record against the Thunder. It’s difficult to separate the two, as the Lakers showed in recent weeks. But it’s been a talking point for weeks, with James, Ham and the rest of the team being asked about it during every press availability. With players increasingly sitting out regular-season games for load management, along with the increased severity of lower extremity injuries due to the game’s spread out nature, there’s a chance that James’ record — which he’ll continue to build on for at least two more seasons — Lakers staffers compared the anticipation and atmosphere to Kobe Bryant’s final game in 2016 and Bryant’s jersey retirement in 2017. But the Thunder, who used the momentum of the moment to their advantage, separated themselves once again with their ball movement and 3-point shooting in the fourth. With just 27 games remaining in the season, the Lakers now sit two games out of the final Play-In Tournament slot and four games back of the No. In addition to James’ wife, Savannah, children, Bronny, Bryce and Zhuri, and mother, Gloria, he had dozens of friends and family members in attendance. “Our offense, I think got stagnant and the guys, they wanted to see LeBron do what he did tonight,” Ham said. Davis spoke with the media afterward, saying all of the right things about James breaking the record. In the first half, Westbrook and Lakers assistant coach Phil Handy got into their second heated discussion on the bench over the past few weeks.