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Lonzo Ball has agreed to work with Creative Artists Agency after parting ways with his previous agent last week.
April 8, 2019 at 2:50 PM -
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Lakers second-year guard Lonzo Ball and agent Harrison Gaines told ESPN on Thursday that they have mutually agreed to part ways.
April 4, 2019 at 9:50 PM -
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Golden State tries to lock up top seed in the West, Los Angeles looks to finish strong without LeBron.
April 4, 2019 at 7:50 PM -
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Stephen Curry said a postseason without LeBron James will be different, but expects his rival to "regroup" with the Lakers for next season.
April 4, 2019 at 12:50 PM -
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With the playoffs out of the picture, the Lakers will enter the offseason seeking players to join their superstar. "I'll be as active as I need to be for us to get...
April 4, 2019 at 9:50 AM -
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Lakers owner Jeanie Buss remains complimentary of Luke Walton but continues to dodge questions about his future as the team's head coach.
April 3, 2019 at 2:50 PM -
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Lakers guard Lonzo Ball filed suit against Alan Foster for damages of $2 million plus interest on Tuesday, alleging that Foster "conspired to embezzle millions of...
April 2, 2019 at 10:50 PM -
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Russell Westbrook joined Wilt Chamberlain as the only players in NBA history with a 20-20-20 triple-double, getting 20 points, 20 rebounds and 21 assists in Tuesday's...
April 2, 2019 at 8:50 PM -
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Playoff seeding is on the line for the Oklahoma City Thunder as they host the Los Angeles Lakers.
April 2, 2019 at 5:50 PM -
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LeBron James wanted to finish out the season but was convinced otherwise by the Lakers, who are prioritizing his long-term health, coach Luke Walton said...
March 31, 2019 at 4:50 PM -
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LeBron James will be held out for the remainder of the season to allow his groin to fully heal, the Lakers said in a statement on Saturday.
March 30, 2019 at 2:50 PM -
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Rajon Rondo said he hoped to stick around L.A. a little longer after reaching his season high in assists with 17 in a win over the visiting Hornets.
March 30, 2019 at 1:50 AM -
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Josh Hart averaged 7.9 points in his second career season.
March 28, 2019 at 10:50 AM -
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LeBron James won't play Wednesday night against Utah, the Los Angeles Lakers announced. Wednesday marks the third game in four days for the Lakers, who have been...
March 27, 2019 at 12:50 PM -
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The Lakers' Lonzo Ball confirmed he covered up the Big Baller Brand tattoo on his arm with a new tattoo of a pair of black and red dice.
March 26, 2019 at 11:50 PM -
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Friday night's loss to the Nets officially eliminated the Lakers from postseason contention for the sixth straight year.
March 22, 2019 at 10:50 PM -
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Los Angeles Lakers guard Lonzo Ball has severed ties with a co-founder of Big Baller Brand over concerns that the family friend has a criminal past and also has not...
March 22, 2019 at 4:50 PM -
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Doc Rivers says he and Clippers owner Steve Ballmer have verbally agreed to work out a long-term contract extension.
March 19, 2019 at 7:50 PM -
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Lakers coach Luke Walton shot down calls to shut down LeBron James for the remainder of the season Tuesday, saying he has not had any discussions with the four-time MVP...
March 19, 2019 at 5:50 PM -
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Lakers star LeBron James will again be sidelined, returning to the bench with a sore groin as Los Angeles takes on Milwaukee, which will be without Giannis Antetokounmpo...
March 19, 2019 at 10:50 AM -
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Lakers star LeBron James will again be sidelined, returning to the bench with a sore groin as Los Angeles takes on Milwaukee, who will be without Giannis Antetokounmpo...
March 19, 2019 at 9:50 AM -
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Giannis Antetokounmpo is questionable with a right ankle sprain for the Bucks' matchup Tuesday against the Lakers.
March 18, 2019 at 5:50 PM -
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The worst shooting quarter of LeBron James' career ended with the Lakers star getting blocked with seconds remaining in a road loss to the Knicks on Sunday.
March 17, 2019 at 2:50 PM -
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After undergoing surgery on his right arm Saturday, the Lakers say forward Brandon Ingram is expected to be ready for next season.
March 16, 2019 at 2:50 PM -
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After undergoing surgery on his right arm Saturday, the Lakers say forward Brandon Ingram is expected to be ready for next season.
March 16, 2019 at 12:50 PM -
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In the absence of an actual postseason run, LeBron James said the Lakers can use the rest of the campaign as an opportunity to grow by treating each outing like a...
March 12, 2019 at 10:50 PM -
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LeBron is headed to the lottery in his first season out West. That means something ... but what?
March 12, 2019 at 6:50 AM -
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With two young starters ruled out for the rest of the season, the Lakers are bringing back 33-year-old G League veteran Andre Ingram to join the NBA roster.
March 11, 2019 at 1:50 PM -
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The brand of the Los Angeles Lakers is simply not enough on its own to overcome what has been the most forgettable decade in franchise history.
March 9, 2019 at 10:50 PM -
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Lonzo Ball and Brandon Ingram both will miss the rest of the Lakers' season with injuries. The Lakers went 15-8 when LeBron James, Ingram and Ball all played together...
March 9, 2019 at 9:50 PM -
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The brand of the Los Angeles Lakers is simply not enough on its own to overcome what has been the most forgettable decade in franchise history.
March 9, 2019 at 9:50 PM -
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Lonzo Ball and Brandon Ingram will both miss the rest of the Lakers' season with injuries. The Lakers went 15-8 when LeBron James, Ingram and Ball all played together...
March 9, 2019 at 5:50 PM -
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Lakers forward Brandon Ingram, who is averaging a career-best 18.3 points per game this season, will likely miss the rest of the season after being diagnosed with deep...
March 9, 2019 at 11:50 AM -
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This film gets to the heart of the greatest tug-of-war in NBA history.
March 9, 2019 at 5:50 AM -
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Lonzo Ball may miss the rest of the season due to his injured ankle, Lakers coach Luke Walton said Friday.
March 8, 2019 at 1:50 PM -
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The Lakers, who have lost four in a row as their playoff hopes disappear, will monitor LeBron James' minutes going forward, with a loose cap of 32 minutes.
March 7, 2019 at 5:50 PM -
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The Lakers won't fine or discipline point guard Rajon Rondo for choosing to sit away from his teammates during a loss to the Nuggets Wednesday night, sources tell ESPN's...
March 7, 2019 at 2:50 PM -
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Lakers forward Brandon Ingram missed his second straight game Wednesday night against the Nuggets because of an injured shoulder.
March 6, 2019 at 10:50 PM -
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Lakers forward Brandon Ingram will miss his second straight game Wednesday night against the Nuggets because of an injured shoulder.
March 6, 2019 at 6:50 PM -
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What do L.A.'s dwindling playoff chances mean for LeBron and the future of the team?
March 6, 2019 at 5:50 AM -
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Kyle Kuzma could miss up to one week after an MRI revealed a minor ankle sprain.
March 5, 2019 at 5:50 PM -
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With the Lakers' playoff hopes fading following a loss to the Clippers on Monday night, LeBron James won't entertain the idea of shutting it down for the remainder of...
March 5, 2019 at 1:50 AM -
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Patrick Beverley's tenacity helped set the tone for the Clippers in their win over the reeling Lakers on Monday night. Afterward, he reminded everyone that he had...
March 5, 2019 at 12:50 AM -
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The Lakers are on the verge of missing the playoffs in LeBron James' first season in Los Angeles.
March 5, 2019 at 12:50 AM -
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Lakers forward Kyle Kuzma turned his right ankle in the fourth quarter of Monday's game against the Clippers.
March 4, 2019 at 10:50 PM -
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The Lakers and free-agent forward Carmelo Anthony are pumping the brakes on a possible deal, with the team struggling in its pursuit of a postseason berth.
March 4, 2019 at 8:50 AM -
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A collection of 234 Kareem Abdul-Jabbar memorabilia items were auctioned off Sunday, including rings commemorating the Lakers' titles in the 1980s, a signed ball from...
March 3, 2019 at 4:50 PM -
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The Lakers have fallen to their worst odds to make the postseason yet this season, listed at plus-600 to reach the playoffs following Saturday's loss to the...
March 3, 2019 at 8:50 AM -
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In a game they considered a must-win, the Lakers hit a new low Saturday night by falling 118-109 to the 13-51 Suns, the league's worst team.
March 3, 2019 at 12:50 AM -
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Deandre Ayton had 26 points, Devin Booker added 25 and the Phoenix Suns withstood a late charge by LeBron James to beat the Los Angeles Lakers 118-109 Saturday...
March 2, 2019 at 9:50 PM -
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Lakers owner Jeanie Buss said the media's coverage of the team's pursuit of Anthony Davis was "irresponsible and frustrating" and ultimately false.
March 2, 2019 at 6:50 PM -
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Eric Bledsoe agreed to a four-year, $70 million contract extension with the Bucks on Friday. He then scored 31 points to lift the Bucks to a 131-120 win over the Lakers...
March 2, 2019 at 2:50 AM -
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Lakers coach Luke Walton accepted blame for a critical turnover late in a close game that contributed to the team's collapse in a 131-120 loss to Milwaukee.
March 2, 2019 at 12:50 AM -
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This week we highlight LeBron's challenge, the Anthony Davis situation, Trae Young and a young Knick.
March 1, 2019 at 5:50 AM -
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Lakers point guard Lonzo Ball will miss at least another week because of his Grade 3 ankle sprain, which he sustained Jan. 19 against Houston.
February 28, 2019 at 6:50 PM -
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After Rajon Rondo and coach Luke Walton had "a healthy and positive" talk to see how to get the team back on track, Rondo was back in form and sparked the Lakers to a...
February 28, 2019 at 1:50 AM -
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With the awkwardness of Anthony Davis's visit behind them, the Lakers can now focus on moving past the failed trade negotiations and making the postseason.
February 27, 2019 at 10:50 PM -
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Despite his dour outlook during a two-game losing streak to the Pelicans and Grizzlies, LeBron James took a more positive outlook in L.A. on Wednesday, saying of the...
February 27, 2019 at 1:50 PM -
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Pelicans coach Alvin Gentry said Anthony Davis will play limited minutes and will likely be held out of the fourth quarter against the Lakers on Wednesday night, as New...
February 27, 2019 at 11:50 AM -
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As the Lakers and Celtics continue to struggle, another team has faced adversity and persevered.
February 27, 2019 at 5:50 AM -
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Hall of Fame center Kareem Abdul-Jabbar is auctioning off hundreds of personal items, including Lakers championship rings from 1980, 1985, 1987 and 1988.
February 26, 2019 at 11:50 AM -
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Asked if the pressure of the Lakers' playoff push was becoming a distraction to his team, LeBron James replied, "At this point if you are still allowing distractions to...
February 25, 2019 at 11:50 PM -
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LeBron James questioned whether his Lakers teammates have the experience to grasp the urgency needed for them to qualify for the playoffs, posing the question, "How many...
February 23, 2019 at 10:50 PM -
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Pelicans star Anthony Davis didn't play against the Lakers on Saturday, but coach Alvin Gentry said the decision wasn't made because the team was playing Los...
February 23, 2019 at 5:50 PM -
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Rockets guard James Harden was fined $25,000, the league announced Saturday, for publicly criticizing referee Scott Foster following Houston's loss to the Lakers on...
February 23, 2019 at 1:50 PM -
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A source confirmed that Lonzo Ball has a bone bruise in his left ankle that could keep him out past the six weeks the Lakers initially said he would miss.
February 22, 2019 at 5:50 PM -
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Are LeBron and the Lakers in trouble? Can the Warriors hang on to No. 1 in the West? We're setting you up for the season's final two months.
February 22, 2019 at 5:50 AM -
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After fouling out late in Thursday's loss to the Lakers, James Harden sounded off on referee Scott Foster, saying he shouldn't be allowed to officiate Rockets games...
February 22, 2019 at 12:50 AM -
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This Lakers win was a welcome relief after the drama that has consumed the team.
February 21, 2019 at 11:50 PM -
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Houston has its opening-night starting lineup back together for the first time in two months in a matchup against LeBron James' Lakers in L.A.
February 21, 2019 at 7:50 PM -
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Who will emerge in the Eastern Conference? Will LeBron and the Lakers make the playoffs? Is James Harden an MVP lock? Those are just some of the questions to be answered...
February 21, 2019 at 6:50 AM -
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LeBron James said he is raring to step up his intensity level for a playoff push, starting against the Rockets Thursday, saying the Lakers are "working our tails off to...
February 20, 2019 at 3:50 PM -
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Celtics point guard Kyrie Irving told ESPN's Rachel Nichols that his call to apologize to former Cavaliers teammate LeBron James, now with the Lakers, was needed "just...
February 20, 2019 at 12:50 PM -
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Rockets center Clint Capela -- who has missed 15 games because of ligament damage in his right thumb -- practiced Tuesday, and he is expected to play Thursday against...
February 19, 2019 at 6:50 PM -
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The Lakers opened the season as overwhelming -600 favorites to make the postseason at the Westgate Las Vegas SuperBook. Now, LeBron James' team is an underdog to make...
February 16, 2019 at 8:50 PM -
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The Lakers opened the season as overwhelming -600 favorites to make the postseason at the Westgate Las Vegas SuperBook. Now, LeBron James' team has equal odds to make...
February 15, 2019 at 6:50 PM -
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Veteran center Enes Kanter, who was released by the Knicks last week after averaging 14 points and 10.5 rebounds this season, has signed with the Trail Blazers.
February 13, 2019 at 2:50 PM -
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With the Lakers limping into the All-Star break below .500, LeBron James said he hopes the team will use the time off to "get your minds right" and "come back with the...
February 12, 2019 at 11:50 PM -
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The NBA said Tuesday that Lakers president Magic Johnson had not violated any tampering rules after a back-and-forth on Monday over whether Los Angeles had reached out...
February 12, 2019 at 11:50 AM