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Andrew Bogut never expected to play big minutes in Los Angeles. But the veteran center is happy playing a mentor role at the Lakers, something he is keen to replicate as...
December 14, 2017 at 10:50 PM -
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LeBron James and Lonzo Ball both declined to reveal what was said during their brief chat after the Cavs' 121-112 win over the Lakers, though Ball was quick to praise...
December 14, 2017 at 10:50 PM -
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LeBron James didn't have the best shooting night, but his 59th career triple-double helped the Cavaliers hold off the Lakers.
December 14, 2017 at 8:50 PM -
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Cavs star LeBron James visited Cleveland Clinic on Wednesday, when an ailing young fan gave him an unusual request: to dunk on Lakers rookie Lonzo Ball in their game...
December 14, 2017 at 5:50 PM -
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With speculation of LeBron James moving on to L.A. next summer, Brook Lopez and Lonzo Ball have the Lakers putting up a fight in Cleveland.
December 14, 2017 at 5:50 PM -
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LeBron James had high praise for the Lakers rookie, but will he be looking to get payback for LaVar Ball's words when the two meet on the court?
December 14, 2017 at 6:50 AM -
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LeBron James welcomes the Lakers to Cleveland on Thursday night. Is he taking the court against his future teammates, or will "LeBron to L.A." remain the stuff of...
December 14, 2017 at 5:50 AM -
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The Knicks needed help from across the roster to beat the Lakers, but two players they see as foundational pieces were exceptional in the overtime win.
December 12, 2017 at 11:50 PM -
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LeBron James says he sees parallels between his rookie experience and that of Lakers point guard Lonzo Ball.
December 12, 2017 at 9:50 PM -
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Playing his first game at Madison Square Garden in front of a star-studded crowd, the No. 2 overall pick put up a well-rounded performance, but Kristaps Porzingis stole...
December 12, 2017 at 7:50 PM -
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LaVar Ball confirmed that he met with the Lakers' front office recently to discuss his criticisms of head coach Luke Walton, saying of the meeting, "It's about coming...
December 12, 2017 at 7:50 PM -
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A pinch of Bill Walton. A dash of Jackson. A splash of Kerr. Mix it all up, and you have the recipe for Luke Walton, NBA coach. But will the final product be enough to...
December 9, 2017 at 5:50 PM -
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The Lakers blew a 16-point lead in Philadelphia, but Brandon Ingram saved his team with a game-winning 3.
December 7, 2017 at 8:50 PM -
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Lakers forward Corey Brewer, who drove through the Los Angeles wildfires trying to catch the team plane to Philadelphia, was also in Houston when Hurricane Harvey struck...
December 7, 2017 at 7:50 PM -
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The Lakers are enforcing an existing policy this season, now dubbed the "LaVar Ball rule," that does not allow members of the media to congregate in a section of the...
December 4, 2017 at 7:50 AM -
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Los Angeles was tied at 100 with Denver with 3:57 left to play. But Lakers mistakes contributed to their losing streak extending to four games.
December 3, 2017 at 12:50 AM -
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The Warriors guard said he spoke to the Lakers legend for tips on how to play with a painful, injured ring finger on his shooting hand.
November 30, 2017 at 12:50 AM -
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The first meeting between Steph Curry and Lonzo Ball was a thriller, but the reigning champs eventually rose to the top, with Kevin Durant scoring 29.
November 29, 2017 at 10:50 PM -
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The Warriors' two-time MVP knows all too well the pressures of having a famous dad and says he can relate to the Lakers rookie's struggles.
November 29, 2017 at 5:50 AM -
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Lonzo Ball's struggles as a rookie are no different than everybody else, and Warriors stars Steph Curry and Kevin Durant have no doubt that the Lakers' No. 2 pick will...
November 28, 2017 at 1:50 PM -
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The injury-ravaged Clippers -- already down three players -- are in "wait and see" mode with forward Blake Griffin, who left Monday's win over the Lakers with a knee...
November 27, 2017 at 10:50 PM -
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With Larry Nance Jr. expected back in the Lakers lineup Monday night against the Clippers, rookie Kyle Kuzma would slide back into a key reserve role.
November 27, 2017 at 12:50 PM -
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After stumbling to a 19-point deficit early in the third quarter, the Lakers turned things around as Kentavious Caldwell-Pope (21 points) led a late rally past one of...
November 21, 2017 at 10:50 PM -
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"They're soft. They don't know how to coach my son," LaVar Ball told Bleacher Report in discussing the Lakers' approach to coaching his son. Lonzo Ball has two...
November 21, 2017 at 4:50 PM -
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Nuggets forward Paul Millsap, who was injured Sunday against the Lakers, could miss three months due to surgery to repair a torn ligament in his left wrist, league...
November 21, 2017 at 3:50 PM -
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The Lakers rookie has shown historic inaccuracy as a shooter, but he stuffs the box score. Has he been more good than bad?
November 21, 2017 at 10:50 AM -
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Lakers coach Luke Walton said Saturday that "someone on our team talked with" Lonzo Ball after the rookie point guard walked away from a scuffle toward the end...
November 18, 2017 at 3:50 PM -
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Despite career night from Kuzma, frustrated Lakers fall to Suns
November 17, 2017 at 10:50 PM -
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Night of young stars as Joel Embiid's monster night tops Lakers
November 15, 2017 at 10:50 PM -
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Get a summary of the Philadelphia 76ers vs. Los Angeles Lakers basketball game
November 15, 2017 at 7:50 PM -
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How Kyle Kuzma's old-school moves made him the perfect fit for a new Lakers era
November 15, 2017 at 5:50 AM -
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Lonzo Ball's shooting woes showed as the Lakers lost in D.C., with his 1-for-7 from 3-point range part of the team's overall lack of success (3-for-22, 13 percent) from...
November 9, 2017 at 7:50 PM -
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The Lakers rallied from a 21-point deficit but came up short as the Celtics won their 10th in a row behind unheralded Aron Baynes' 21 points.
November 8, 2017 at 7:50 PM -
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Celtics big man Al Horford has entered the concussion protocol after taking a blow to the head against the Hawks on Monday night. He will not play in Thursday's game...
November 8, 2017 at 10:50 AM -
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Lakers use 18-4 third-quarter run to go up big, hold on late against Grizzlies
November 5, 2017 at 9:50 PM -
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Young Lakers expect Russell to try to drop 30 in his revenge game
November 3, 2017 at 7:50 AM -
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Lakers point guard Lonzo Ball was held to no points in the team's loss to the Trail Blazers on Thursday. The rookie admitted he could have been more aggressive, with...
November 3, 2017 at 1:50 AM -
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Larry Nance Jr. suffered a fracture his left hand Thursday night during the Lakers' game at Portland.
November 2, 2017 at 10:50 PM -
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The Los Angeles Lakers came back from an 18-point deficit in Portland, but Damian Lillard's game-winning 3 capped a 32-point night.
November 2, 2017 at 10:50 PM -
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Get a summary of the Los Angeles Lakers vs. Portland Trail Blazers basketball game
November 2, 2017 at 7:50 PM -
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Everybody gets involved as Lonzo Ball, Lakers blow out Pistons
October 31, 2017 at 10:50 PM -
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Lonzo Ball said "two dumb plays" in Satuday's loss to the Jazz cost the Lakers a chance to come back and get a win on the road. The rookie guard said he...
October 28, 2017 at 10:50 PM -
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Lonzo Ball wasn't the best rookie on the floor, as Donovan Mitchell had his best game of the season at the Lakers' expense.
October 28, 2017 at 9:50 PM -
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Lonzo Ball's birthday started off well after getting a shoutout from idol LeBron James, but his night turned sour as he and the rest of the Lakers' starters were benched...
October 28, 2017 at 12:50 AM -
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Lakers blow 17-point lead as Raptors spoil Ball's birthday game
October 27, 2017 at 10:50 PM -
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For his birthday, Lonzo Ball is wishing for a higher percentage of his shots to fall and a win as he prepares to face Toronto All-Star Kyle Lowry.
October 27, 2017 at 2:50 PM -
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Lonzo Ball dishes double figures as Lakers get OT win over Wizards
October 25, 2017 at 10:50 PM -
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This year's No. 2 overall pick is already drawing comparisons to a former No. 2 overall pick who once turned a 26-win team into a conference champion.
October 25, 2017 at 5:50 AM -
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The Lakers take exception to Wizards center Marcin Gortat saying in a tweet that John Wall "will torture" Lonzo Ball when the two teams meet Wednesday...
October 24, 2017 at 3:50 PM -
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Metta World Peace has joined the Los Angeles Lakers' NBA G League affiliate as a player development coach.
October 23, 2017 at 4:50 PM -
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The Lakers trailed the visiting Pelicans by 21 when they took Lonzo Ball out late in the 3rd quarter. Jordan Clarkson led the comeback, but the Pelicans held...
October 22, 2017 at 9:50 PM -
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It was an underwhelming introduction to the NBA for Lonzo Ball against the LA Clippers.
October 19, 2017 at 10:50 PM -
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Rookie point guard Lonzo Ball admitted to being "a little rusty" as he finally returned to full practice, but says he'll be ready to play Thursday when the...
October 16, 2017 at 4:50 PM -
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Here are our top three storylines for the 2017-18 Los Angeles Lakers, along with an invitation for you to weigh in on how each will play out.
October 16, 2017 at 8:50 AM -
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The Lakers like the new lean and mean Julius Randle. So why is he coming off the bench?
October 11, 2017 at 10:50 AM -
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Lakers rookie Lonzo Ball will not play Sunday night against the Kings, and coach Luke Walton did not rule out the possibility of the No. 2 overall pick sitting out the...
October 8, 2017 at 1:50 PM -
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Pelton mail: Lakers rookie Kyle Kuzma already a shooting star?
October 8, 2017 at 6:50 AM -
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Second act? Lonzo Ball and Lakers return to Vegas, where it all began
October 7, 2017 at 9:50 AM -
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Yes, he has been dogged by injuries, but big man Andrew Bogut can provide something that is in short supply on a youthful Lakers roster: experience.
October 4, 2017 at 5:50 PM -
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Lonzo Ball and Brandon Ingram, each recovering from injuries, missed the Lakers' Tuesday practice and likely won't know their statuses for Wednesday's preseason game...
October 3, 2017 at 3:50 PM -
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Lonzo Ball's STAPLES Center debut was exciting for awhile, but a minor ankle injury slowed down his momentum as the Nuggets won in Los Angeles.
October 2, 2017 at 10:50 PM -
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While all eyes will be on rookie of the year candidate Lonzo Ball, fellow Lakers rookie Kyle Kuzma has continued to impress.
October 2, 2017 at 5:50 AM -
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No. 2 overall pick Lonzo Ball struggled with his shot in his Lakers preseason debut but still finished with five points, eight assists, seven rebounds and two steals in...
September 30, 2017 at 9:50 PM -
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Lakers coach Luke Walton says the team plans to lock arms and stand during the national anthem throughout the season. Walton says he hopes the gesture raises awareness...
September 30, 2017 at 6:50 PM -
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Frank Hamblen, who won seven NBA championships as an assistant to Phil Jackson in Los Angeles and Chicago, died Saturday. He was 70.
September 30, 2017 at 3:50 PM -
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With all eyes on Lonzo, Ingram will quietly key Lakers' improvement
September 27, 2017 at 5:50 AM -
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E-commerce mobile app company Wish has reached a three-year deal to have its logo on the Los Angeles Lakers' jersey.
September 21, 2017 at 3:50 PM -
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Lakers on the line! Inside the wild pitches to steal the Warriors' X factor
September 20, 2017 at 2:50 PM -
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Andrew Bogut and the Lakers have come to an agreement on a one-year, veteran-minimum deal.
September 18, 2017 at 8:50 PM -
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In a statement issued Wednesday, Pacers owner Herb Simon said the team agreed with the league's decision to fine the Lakers over the Paul George tampering incident and...
September 6, 2017 at 2:50 PM -
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The NBA announced it has fined the Lakers $500,000 for violating the league's anti-tampering rule as a result of the team's actions regarding Paul George.
August 31, 2017 at 10:50 AM -
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Tampering FAQ: How will NBA respond to Pacers' charges against Lakers?
August 21, 2017 at 6:50 AM -
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John Kundla, the Hall of Fame coach who led the Minneapolis Lakers to five NBA championships, died Sunday. He was 101.
July 23, 2017 at 5:50 PM -
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Lonzo Ball won't play Monday night for the Lakers in the NBA summer league finale after he was ruled out for the mild calf strain he suffered Sunday.
July 17, 2017 at 1:50 PM -
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Trail Blazers needle Lakers, Ball ahead of summer league title game
July 17, 2017 at 9:50 AM