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The Lakers are finalizing a deal with guard JR Smith, sources told ESPN.
June 29, 2020 at 9:50 AM -
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The NBA will resume on July 30 with a doubleheader featuring the Jazz vs. Pelicans and Lakers vs. Clippers.
June 26, 2020 at 4:50 PM -
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JR Smith has emerged as the Lakers' top candidate to replace point guard Avery Bradley, sources told ESPN.
June 23, 2020 at 10:50 PM -
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Lakers guard Avery Bradley informed team management he intends to sit out the season's resumption in Orlando, he told ESPN on Tuesday night. Free-agent scorer JR Smith...
June 23, 2020 at 8:50 PM -
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Danny Green said Friday he hopes Lakers teammates Avery Bradley and Dwight Howard and others across the league elect to play when the season resumes, believing that will...
June 19, 2020 at 2:50 PM -
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Lakers chief executive officer and governor Jeanie Buss shared a photograph of a letter on her Instagram account Friday containing racial and misogynistic epithets "so...
June 19, 2020 at 1:50 PM -
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The Los Angeles Lakers have hired Dr. Karida Brown as the team's director of racial equity & action. Brown will facilitate the team's outreach efforts to combat systemic...
June 18, 2020 at 9:50 PM -
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After Friday's NBA players' group call revealed just how adamant a faction of the league is against resuming the season in Orlando next month, members of the Lakers...
June 14, 2020 at 3:50 PM -
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Lakers star LeBron James, in conjunction with some of his friends and colleagues in the sports and entertainment world, has formed More Than a Vote, a nonprofit...
June 10, 2020 at 9:50 PM -
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Magic Johnson's "junior, junior hook" lifted the Lakers to victory 33 years ago today. But was it the greatest shot in Finals history?
June 9, 2020 at 5:50 AM -
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The Lakers' Jared Dudley said it's a "misconception" that the NBA would restart its season in a bubble location so closely monitored that players would be restricted...
May 20, 2020 at 7:50 PM -
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Lakers center Dwight Howard is mourning the loss of Melissa Rios, the mother of his 6-year-old son, he told reporters Friday.
May 15, 2020 at 7:50 PM -
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The Lakers will not be among the NBA teams reopening their team facilities on Friday, but head coach Frank Vogel said he is not worried about waiting as other teams...
May 6, 2020 at 8:50 PM -
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LeBron James doesn't want to hear about canceling the 2019-20 NBA season, tweeting "Nobody I know saying anything like that" and that he and the Lakers are ready to play...
April 30, 2020 at 12:50 PM -
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The Lakers and the Los Angeles mayor's office have been in contact to talk about potentially opening the practice facility for players before the shelter-at-home order...
April 28, 2020 at 12:50 AM -
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The Lakers received money from a coronavirus loan relief program but then returned it.
April 27, 2020 at 8:50 AM -
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As Michael Jordan's final season with the Bulls is being chronicled in a documentary, Lakers players and staffers are reminded that Kobe Bryant's final season also was...
April 24, 2020 at 9:50 AM -
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The Lakers legend won five titles and two Finals MVPs in his 20-year career. How do those postseasons stack up against each other?
April 15, 2020 at 6:50 AM -
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While social distancing amid the coronavirus pandemic has kept the Lakers apart, team vice president Rob Pelinka said Wednesday that the players are finding ways to...
April 8, 2020 at 3:50 PM -
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The Lakers plan to ask select members of their senior-level personnel to voluntarily defer 20% of their salaries in the wake of the coronavirus pandemic, sources told...
April 7, 2020 at 12:50 PM -
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Lakers coach Frank Vogel said no one on the team's coaching staff was tested for the coronavirus because they were instructed not to be.
April 2, 2020 at 8:50 PM -
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All members of the Lakers who were tested for COVID-19 in the days after their game against the Nets on March 10 and were isolated for 14 days are currently symptom...
March 31, 2020 at 1:50 PM -
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The Hornets are staying in touch by breaking down a 2012 Lakers-Nuggets playoff series via video chats and text chains.
March 31, 2020 at 5:50 AM -
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Lakers forward LeBron James discussed how he's dealing with life during the coronavirus pandemic, as well as the challenges the NBA has as it hopes to resume.
March 26, 2020 at 10:50 AM -
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Boston's Marcus Smart confirmed he has tested positive for the coronavirus, while the Lakers announced that two of their players had positive tests.
March 19, 2020 at 5:50 PM -
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The Lakers underwent testing for the coronavirus Wednesday, sources confirmed to ESPN's Dave McMenamin. The testing was administered to players only -- not the coaching...
March 18, 2020 at 11:50 AM -
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The Lakers will undergo testing for the coronavirus on Wednesday after the Nets say four players tested positive, sources say. The Lakers played the Nets in their last...
March 17, 2020 at 3:50 PM -
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Our NBA experts examine what an extended layoff could mean for every Western Conference team.
March 17, 2020 at 6:50 AM -
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Three days after they fired head coach Kenny Atkinson, the Nets earned one of their biggest wins of the season, topping the Lakers 104-102 on Tuesday at Staples...
March 11, 2020 at 1:50 AM -
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The Lakers earned wins over the Bucks and Clippers, with LeBron James outplaying the reigning MVP and Finals MVP in the process.
March 8, 2020 at 7:50 PM -
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The Clippers point guard gave the Lakers credit for winning Sunday's game but said it was "not hard" to guard LeBron James when asked what kind of challenge he...
March 8, 2020 at 6:50 PM -
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L.A. beat the league-best Milwaukee Bucks on Friday, then dispatched the Clippers, featuring reigning Finals MVP Kawhi Leonard, two days later.
March 8, 2020 at 6:50 PM -
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"It's probably going to be a few games," Frank Vogel said Saturday after Dion Waiters' first practice when asked when the 28-year-old guard could see some...
March 7, 2020 at 5:50 PM -
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Bucks star Giannis Antetokounmpo tweaked his left knee after landing hard on the floor in Friday's loss to the Lakers and is getting a precautionary MRI, sources told...
March 7, 2020 at 10:50 AM -
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LeBron James and the Lakers haven't had much success against the Clippers this season. Their third on-court showdown could portend things to come.
March 7, 2020 at 7:50 AM -
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Giannis Antetokounmpo needed three stitches for a busted lip and tweaked his left knee on a scary fall Friday night as the Bucks fell 113-103 to the Lakers in a showdown...
March 7, 2020 at 1:50 AM -
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Fueled by an MVP performance from LeBron James, the Lakers clinched a postseason berth for the first time since the 2012-13 season with Friday night's 113-103 win over...
March 7, 2020 at 1:50 AM -
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The best in the East met the best in the West. Here are our top observations from Los Angeles.
March 7, 2020 at 12:50 AM -
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Some Las Vegas bookmakers earlier this week made adjustments to the Lakers' title odds, and the Bucks are now the favorites at many sportsbooks.
March 6, 2020 at 7:50 AM -
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The Lakers worked out Dion Waiters earlier this week after clearing a roster spot by waiving guard Troy Daniels on Sunday.
March 5, 2020 at 3:50 PM -
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Ahead of the Bucks' matchup with the red-hot Lakers on Friday, Giannis Antetokounmpo said he is inspired by LeBron James' ability to perform at an elite level at age...
March 4, 2020 at 9:50 PM -
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Troy Daniels is finalizing a deal with the Nuggets after being released by the Lakers, sources told ESPN.
March 4, 2020 at 3:50 PM -
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Get a summary of the Philadelphia 76ers vs. Los Angeles Lakers basketball game
March 3, 2020 at 7:50 PM -
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He's fully supporting the coach, fully supporting the front office, completely invested in the success of a teammate and going all out since the start of the...
March 3, 2020 at 5:50 AM -
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Philadelphia 76ers guard Josh Richardson, who suffered a concussion in Sunday's game, is out for Tuesday's matchup against the Los Angeles Lakers.
March 2, 2020 at 3:50 PM -
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After Los Angeles' win over New Orleans was over, LeBron James and Zion Williamson met at halfcourt, with the 35-year-old in his 17th season passing on words of...
March 1, 2020 at 11:50 PM -
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It's clear how the Anthony Davis trade worked out for the Los Angeles Lakers. The Pelicans are also in a much better place going forward.
March 1, 2020 at 11:50 PM -
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The Lakers waived guard Troy Daniels on Sunday, clearing a roster spot, and will work out free-agent guard Dion Waiters on Monday, sources told ESPN.
March 1, 2020 at 6:50 PM -
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The Lakers ruled out forward Anthony Davis (knee) and guard Alex Caruso (hamstring) for their game against the Pelicans on Sunday night.
March 1, 2020 at 5:50 PM -
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The Lakers waived guard Troy Daniels on Sunday, clearing a roster spot that could fortify the franchise's postseason roster.
March 1, 2020 at 4:50 PM -
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In a potential playoff preview, Ja Morant had 27 points, 14 assists and 6 rebounds to lead the Grizzlies to a 105-88 win over the Lakers and earned raves from LeBron...
February 29, 2020 at 11:50 PM -
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Harkless, a wing coveted by several teams including the Lakers, won't come to an agreement on a contract buyout and plans to finish the season with the Knicks.
February 29, 2020 at 1:50 PM -
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Despite the presence of Anthony Davis, life without LeBron James has been less than impressive for the Lakers.
February 28, 2020 at 12:50 AM -
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Warriors forward Draymond Green was ejected from Thursday's game against the Lakers after picking up two technical fouls in the second quarter.
February 27, 2020 at 9:50 PM -
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Get a summary of the Los Angeles Lakers vs. Golden State Warriors basketball game
February 27, 2020 at 7:50 PM -
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Some key Kobe Bryant memorabilia, including two of his Los Angeles Lakers uniforms and cement handprints from his induction into the Grauman's Chinese Theater hall of...
February 27, 2020 at 6:50 AM -
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LeBron James, coming off a 40-point night against the Pelicans, will sit out the Lakers' game against the Warriors Thursday with a sore groin.
February 26, 2020 at 4:50 PM -
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LeBron James had the upper hand Tuesday night in his first matchup against Zion Williamson -- finishing with a season-high 40 points in the Lakers' 118-109 win -- but he...
February 26, 2020 at 1:50 AM -
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Get a summary of the New Orleans Pelicans vs. Los Angeles Lakers basketball game
February 25, 2020 at 7:50 PM -
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Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James says there's "never going to be a closure" regarding Kobe Bryant's death.
February 25, 2020 at 1:50 PM -
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Doc Rivers attended Monday's Kobe Bryant memorial in Los Angeles and says he felt this was the first time family, friends and the city could start moving on from...
February 24, 2020 at 7:50 PM -
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The morning after LeBron James passed Kobe Bryant for third on the all-time scoring list, the Lakers learned of Bryant's death during their flight home.
February 24, 2020 at 5:50 AM -
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LeBron James said he had been setting up Jaylen Brown all night to give up the fadeaway jumper that ultimately sealed the Lakers' victory over the Celtics on Sunday...
February 23, 2020 at 7:50 PM -
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The nail-biter at Staples was a worthy addition to the historic Lakers-Celtics rivalry.
February 23, 2020 at 6:50 PM -
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Markieff Morris, a former Pistons forward, has cleared waivers and will sign with the Lakers through their $1.75 million disabled player exception.
February 23, 2020 at 5:50 PM -
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The 21-year-old Celtics star tied his career-high with 41 points but said afterwards he wish it had come in a winning effort.
February 23, 2020 at 5:50 PM -
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Markieff Morris, the former Pistons forward, has cleared waivers and will sign with the Lakers through their $1.75 million disabled player exception.
February 23, 2020 at 2:50 PM -
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Marcus Morris said it would be fun to face brother Markieff Morris in the playoffs if Markieff joins the Lakers as expected. Marcus Morris said the twins would probably...
February 22, 2020 at 6:50 PM -
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Anthony Davis exited Friday's game minutes into the first quarter with a bruised calf but returned in the second to wreak havoc on the Grizzlies' offense, leaving the...
February 22, 2020 at 1:50 AM -
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The Los Angeles Lakers intend to waive DeMarcus Cousins, who hasn't played this season because of injury, to clear a roster spot for Markieff Morris if he clears waivers...
February 21, 2020 at 5:50 PM -
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The Los Angeles Lakers are waiving DeMarcus Cousins, who hasn't played this season while recovering from a torn ACL in his left knee, league sources told ESPN's Adrian...
February 21, 2020 at 4:50 PM -
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The new date of April 9 -- rescheduled after the death of Kobe Bryant -- means the Lakers now will play three straight nights, from April 7-9.
February 21, 2020 at 2:50 PM -
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DeMarcus Cousins, yet to play a game this season as he recovers from a torn ACL in his left knee, said on Showtime's "All the Smoke" podcast that he's hopeful of being...
February 20, 2020 at 5:50 PM -
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Lakers star LeBron James on Tuesday became the latest voice to weigh in on the Astros sign-stealing scandal and Rob Manfred's handling of the situation, urging the...
February 18, 2020 at 3:50 PM -
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The Clippers will land Reggie Jackson once he clears waivers, with sources telling ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski that they beat out the Lakers for the play-making...
February 18, 2020 at 1:50 PM -
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The 2020 All-Star Game saw Kawhi Leonard win the first Kobe Bryant MVP award and saw both teams honor the late Los Angeles Lakers legend in the most fitting fashion: by...
February 16, 2020 at 9:50 PM -
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The Lakers' Anthony Davis and LeBron James delighted children at the Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Boys & Girls Club in Chicago on Saturday.
February 15, 2020 at 3:50 PM -
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Tickets for the public memorial service for Kobe Bryant and his daughter, Gianna, at Staples Center will go on sale Wednesday. Fans must register beforehand, the Lakers...
February 14, 2020 at 12:50 PM -
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The Lakers and Bucks head into the All-Star break as favorites to win the NBA title at sportsbooks around the nation.
February 13, 2020 at 2:50 PM -
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The Lakers' win Wednesday night gave them a four-game lead over the Nuggets for the West's No. 1 spot.
February 13, 2020 at 12:50 AM