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The Lakers have agreed to a one-year deal with Carmelo Anthony, re-signed restricted free agent Talen-Horton Tucker and, according to sources, agreed to terms with guard...
August 3, 2021 at 12:51 PM -
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How the big man's Hollywood return leaves him in exclusive company.
August 3, 2021 at 12:50 AM -
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As the Lakers look to refill their roster after all the players they sent out in the Russell Westbrook deal, they brought in Dwight Howard, Trevor Ariza, Wayne Ellington...
August 2, 2021 at 6:50 PM -
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The Lakers made the blockbuster move, but was it the right move? Our NBA insiders are answering the biggest questions surrounding free agency and trade season.
July 30, 2021 at 5:50 AM -
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The Lakers have agreed to a deal with the Wizards to acquire Russell Westbrook in exchange for Kyle Kuzma, Montrezl Harrell, Kentavious Caldwell-Pope and the No. 22 pick...
July 29, 2021 at 2:50 PM -
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The Los Angeles Lakers made their first move in what promises to be a busy offseason by extending a qualifying offer to second-year guard Talen Horton-Tucker, the team...
July 22, 2021 at 4:50 PM -
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The Brooklyn Nets have opened as the favorites to win the 2021-22 NBA championship, followed by the Los Angeles Lakers and the NBA champion Milwaukee Bucks.
July 20, 2021 at 9:50 PM -
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Philip Anschutz sold his 27% minority interest in the Los Angeles Lakers to Los Angeles Dodgers co-owners Mark Walter and Todd Boehly in a deal that closed...
July 9, 2021 at 8:50 PM -
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Two-time NBA head coach David Fizdale, who helped coach LeBron James as a longtime assistant with the Miami Heat, is finalizing a deal to join Frank Vogel's staff with...
June 30, 2021 at 9:50 AM -
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Philip Anschutz has agreed to sell his 27% stake in the Los Angeles Lakers to two owners of the Dodgers, according to a published report.
June 26, 2021 at 6:50 PM -
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Alex Caruso was arrested and released by Texas A&M police on Tuesday for possession of marijuana and drug paraphernalia.
June 22, 2021 at 9:50 PM -
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The Los Angeles Lakers will not renew the contract of head trainer Nina Hsieh after an injury-plagued 2020-21 season, sources told ESPN.
June 19, 2021 at 9:50 AM -
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As the competitive balance of the NBA playoffs has been compromised by a rash of injuries -- with player health affecting just about every second-round series -- Los...
June 16, 2021 at 2:50 PM -
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From Kobe's No. 8 to No. 24, to LeBron's No. 23 to No. 6, we breakdown the jersey number changes of Lakers' players past and present.
June 14, 2021 at 1:50 PM -
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From Kobe's No. 8 to No. 24, to LeBron's No. 23 to No. 6, we breakdown the jersey number changes of Lakers' players past and present.
June 9, 2021 at 1:50 PM -
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Lakers star LeBron James will be changing from No. 23 to No. 6 on his uniform next season, a source confirmed to ESPN, but not to pass on his old number to Anthony...
June 9, 2021 at 12:50 PM -
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Heat president Pat Riley was fined $25,000 by the NBA on Wednesday for violating the league's anti-tampering rule. Riley was fined for comments made during a June 4...
June 9, 2021 at 11:50 AM -
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Lakers assistant coach Jason Kidd told ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski that he has withdrawn his name from consideration for the Blazers' head-coaching vacancy.
June 6, 2021 at 9:50 AM -
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Rob Pelinka said he is convinced the Lakers could have contended this season if they had remained healthy and wants to "keep that core group together."
June 4, 2021 at 9:50 PM -
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The Suns have gone from 60-1 long shots to 8-1 contenders for the NBA title after rattling off three straight wins to knock off the reigning champion Los Angeles...
June 4, 2021 at 11:50 AM -
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With an injured Anthony Davis lasting just five minutes, the defending champion Lakers bowed out in the first round of the playoffs with Thursday night's 113-100 loss to...
June 3, 2021 at 10:50 PM -
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Lakers star Anthony Davis left just five minutes into the first quarter of Game 6 and was later ruled out for the rest of the game.
June 3, 2021 at 9:50 PM -
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Anthony Davis, who suffered a groin strain in Game 4 and missed Game 5, is back for the Lakers as they look to avoid a season-ending loss to the Suns.
June 3, 2021 at 7:50 PM -
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Los Angeles Lakers star Anthony Davis said his strained groin is "getting better each day," but he'll need the team medical staff's approval to play in Thursday's Game 6...
June 2, 2021 at 4:50 PM -
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With Anthony Davis sidelined, the Lakers fell behind by 30 at the half and lost 115-85 to the Suns on Tuesday night to fall behind 3-2 in their first-round...
June 1, 2021 at 10:50 PM -
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Lakers big man Anthony Davis is sitting out Tuesday night's Game 5 against the Suns due to a strained groin. Markieff Morris started in his place.
June 1, 2021 at 8:50 PM -
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Get a summary of the Los Angeles Lakers vs. Phoenix Suns basketball game
June 1, 2021 at 7:50 PM -
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There is not great optimism within the Los Angeles Lakers organization that Anthony Davis will be able to play in Game 5 against the Phoenix Suns due to a groin injury...
May 31, 2021 at 3:50 PM -
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The Lakers lost Anthony Davis and Game 4, but LeBron James isn't about to back down.
May 30, 2021 at 6:50 PM -
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Anthony Davis missed the second half of the Lakers' 100-92 loss to the Suns on Sunday with a strained left groin. He is considered day-to-day, a source told...
May 30, 2021 at 4:50 PM -
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Los Angeles Lakers forward Kostas Antetokounmpo, the younger brother of NBA superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo, has been away from the team attending to a personal matter...
May 30, 2021 at 3:50 PM -
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An MRI on Los Angeles' Kentavious Caldwell-Pope on Friday showed no tear to his injured left leg, leaving the Lakers guard day-to-day heading into Sunday's Game 4 vs...
May 28, 2021 at 5:50 PM -
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The Bucks are on a mission. Luka Doncic is on another level. The Lakers are playing bully ball again. Our experts share their biggest early-postseason...
May 28, 2021 at 4:50 AM -
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Behind LeBron James and Anthony Davis' dominance, the Lakers looked like title contenders for the first time in a while, routing the Suns 109-95 in Game 3.
May 28, 2021 at 1:50 AM -
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With the Suns down 2-1 and CP3 hurting again, the future Hall of Famer is staring at another painful postseason.
May 28, 2021 at 12:50 AM -
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Get a summary of the Phoenix Suns vs. Los Angeles Lakers basketball game
May 27, 2021 at 7:50 PM -
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The Lakers have signed a 20-year extension to their lease at Staples Center.
May 27, 2021 at 10:50 AM -
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In danger of losing their lead, Anthony Davis and LeBron James take over in the closing minutes of Game 2 to lift the Lakers to a win and even the series.
May 26, 2021 at 3:50 AM -
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Sharing the same time slot Tuesday, the Lakers did their part, but the Clippers are now facing a deep hole.
May 25, 2021 at 11:52 PM -
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Get a summary of the Los Angeles Lakers vs. Phoenix Suns basketball game
May 25, 2021 at 7:50 PM -
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Anthony Davis said he got lost in the Lakers' offense during Game 1 and promised to be better in Game 2 against the Suns.
May 23, 2021 at 7:50 PM -
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Chris Paul said he "absolutely" will be ready for Game 2 on Tuesday vs. the Lakers after playing through Game 1 with a right shoulder contusion.
May 23, 2021 at 2:50 PM -
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Phoenix Suns GM James Jones, who spent the last seven seasons of is playing career as a teammate of LeBron James, said he embraces the challenge of facing the Lakers in...
May 23, 2021 at 12:50 AM -
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Lakers star LeBron James' attendance at a promotional event this week was a violation of the NBA's health and safety protocols, and the league said the violation has...
May 22, 2021 at 12:50 AM -
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Are the higher seeds in trouble? Can the Lakers advance? Our NBA experts take on the biggest themes.
May 21, 2021 at 9:50 PM -
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LeBron James said his familiarity with good friend Chris Paul's fierce competitiveness and "out-of-this-world IQ" will help as the Lakers prepare for the Suns in their...
May 21, 2021 at 7:50 PM -
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Despite a tough loss to the Lakers, Warriors star Stephen Curry said he is confident his team will bounce back in Friday's do-or-die game against the Grizzlies because...
May 20, 2021 at 1:50 AM -
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LeBron James and the Lakers overcame the Warriors and Steph Curry's 37 points in the fight for the No. 7 seed.
May 19, 2021 at 11:50 PM -
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LeBron James drained the go-ahead 3 in the final minute and posted a triple-double as the Lakers edged past the Warriors 103-100 to claim the 7th seed in the...
May 19, 2021 at 10:51 PM -
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What should we expect when LeBron James and Stephen Curry clash with a playoff spot on the line?
May 19, 2021 at 4:50 AM -
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The Lakers' defense, ranked No. 1 in the NBA during the regular season, will be tested by the league's leading scorer, Stephen Curry, right away to begin the postseason...
May 18, 2021 at 5:50 PM -
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The Lakers' repeat title bid will commence with LeBron James facing a familiar foe in the Warriors during the play-in tournament, led by James' pick for MVP, Stephen...
May 16, 2021 at 11:50 PM -
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Behind LeBron James, who had 24 points in his first game in nearly two weeks, the Lakers' hopes of avoiding the play-in tournament stayed alive, but many on the team had...
May 15, 2021 at 5:50 PM -
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LeBron James, who had missed the past six games to continue to recover from a high ankle sprain, returned Saturday to score 24 points in a win over the Pacers.
May 15, 2021 at 1:50 PM -
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LeBron James, sidelined the past six games to continue to recover from a high ankle sprain, is questionable for Saturday's game against the Pacers, and Anthony Davis...
May 14, 2021 at 1:50 PM -
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US Monastir's Ater Majok has paid tribute to former Los Angeles Lakers teammate Kobe Bryant ahead of the Basketball Africa League, telling ESPN that Bryant inspired his...
May 14, 2021 at 6:50 AM -
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Our NBA Insiders analyze how each play-in team either makes the playoffs or finds itself on the outside looking in.
May 14, 2021 at 4:50 AM -
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Atlanta has the inside track for the No. 4 seed in the East, while Boston's play-in status is sealed.
May 12, 2021 at 10:51 PM -
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The Lakers celebrated their 2020 championship with fans on Wednesday night, then beat the Rockets 124-122 to keep alive their slim hopes of avoiding the play-in...
May 12, 2021 at 9:50 PM -
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Lakers star LeBron James, who has missed five games since his two-game return from a high right ankle sprain that caused him to miss six weeks, will not be in the lineup...
May 12, 2021 at 2:52 PM -
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The Los Angeles Lakers pulled out a dramatic overtime win over the Knicks on Tuesday, but Anthony Davis said a groin issue might keep him from playing Wednesday against...
May 12, 2021 at 12:52 AM -
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The NBA play-in race adds a compelling layer to the regular season's final week. What are our experts watching, and what's ahead for the defending champs?
May 11, 2021 at 10:50 PM -
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Though LeBron James was a full participant in practice Monday, he has opted for one more day of rest, sources told ESPN on Tuesday, and will skip the Los Angeles Lakers'...
May 11, 2021 at 1:50 PM -
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Why aren't the Lakers' odds dipping? Where is the early NFL action? David Purdum and Doug Kezirian take a look at the sports betting landscape.
May 10, 2021 at 7:50 AM -
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After scoring a season-high 42 points to lead the Lakers to a convincing 123-110 win over the Suns, Anthony Davis said he's enjoying the spot his team currently finds...
May 10, 2021 at 3:50 AM -
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The Heat outlasted the Celtics on Sunday ahead a massive rematch later in the week. The Lakers got a needed win that could help them avoid the play-in...
May 9, 2021 at 10:50 PM -
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The Lakers' 106-101 loss to the Blazers dropped them to seventh in the West with five games to play, but Anthony Davis' 36-point night was "an encouraging sign," coach...
May 8, 2021 at 1:50 AM -
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The Lakers and Celtics keep falling, while the Sixers strengthen their No. 1 seed.
May 7, 2021 at 11:50 PM -
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Anthony Davis went down again as the defending champs slid closer to the play-in.
May 6, 2021 at 10:52 PM -
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The Lakers' Anthony Davis (back spasms) played only nine minutes in Thursday's loss to the Clippers, but expects to play Friday against the Blazers in what many on the...
May 6, 2021 at 9:50 PM -
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Lakers star LeBron James is expected to miss back-to-back games against the Clippers and Trail Blazers on Thursday and Friday to rest his injured right ankle, sources...
May 4, 2021 at 1:50 PM -
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LeBron James sat out the Lakers' game against the Nuggets on Monday night at Staples Center to rest his right ankle.
May 3, 2021 at 12:50 PM -
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Dennis Schroder will miss 10-14 days because of the league's health and safety protocols, Lakers coach Frank Vogel confirmed Monday.
May 3, 2021 at 10:50 AM -
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A sixth loss in seven games -- this time to the sub.-500 Raptors on Sunday -- had the defending champion Lakers being asked to contemplate a potential play-in scenario...
May 3, 2021 at 1:50 AM -
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Get a summary of the Sacramento Kings vs. Los Angeles Lakers basketball game
April 30, 2021 at 7:50 PM -
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LeBron James scored 16 points to go along with 8 rebounds and 7 assists in his return from a 20-game absence. But it wasn't enough as the Lakers fell to the Kings...
April 30, 2021 at 6:50 PM -
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Anthony Davis is back and LeBron James isn't far behind, but the Lakers have work to do.
April 28, 2021 at 11:50 PM -
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The Lakers point guard has emerged during injuries to LeBron and AD -- and he looks to stay aggressive even when the stars return
April 26, 2021 at 10:50 PM -
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Anthony Davis, who struggled in his first two games back from a nine-week absence, said he's trying to rediscover a connection with his teammates.
April 24, 2021 at 11:50 PM -
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Kristaps Porzingis rolled his left ankle while pursuing a loose ball late in the third quarter of Thursday's game against the Lakers.
April 22, 2021 at 9:51 PM