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Former nine-year NBA veteran Jim McMillian, who won a title with the 1971-72 Los Angeles Lakers, has died at 68.
May 16, 2016 at 3:50 PM -
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Lakers GM Mitch Kupchak preparing as if team will lose top-three-protected pick in draft lottery
May 6, 2016 at 7:50 PM -
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Former Lakers coach Byron Scott said he believed he'd be given one more year to coach the team.
May 4, 2016 at 6:50 PM -
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Luke Walton says it was a "tough decision" to leave the Warriors to become the Lakers' new head coach, but one that former Los Angeles big man was prepared to...
April 30, 2016 at 2:50 PM -
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Bill Walton congratulated his son Luke for getting the Lakers job, tweeting a picture of him as a young child.
April 30, 2016 at 11:50 AM -
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The Los Angeles Lakers received permission from the Warriors to interview top assistant Luke Walton for their coaching vacancy.
April 27, 2016 at 6:50 PM -
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A 20-foot-by-eight-foot piece of flooring from Kobe Bryant's final game is being auctioned by the Lakers.
April 27, 2016 at 5:50 PM -
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Lakers general manager Mitch Kupchak doesn't anticipate his coaching search "dragging into summer" and expects to narrow the field quickly, he said...
April 25, 2016 at 6:50 PM -
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Byron Scott is out as Lakers coach, sources say, after the team finished a franchise-worst 17-65.
April 25, 2016 at 8:50 AM -
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Byron Scott is out as Lakers coach, sources say, after the team finished a franchise-worst 17-65.
April 24, 2016 at 11:50 PM -
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GM says video scandal involving D'Angelo Russell won't hurt Lakers in free agency
April 17, 2016 at 12:50 PM -
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Lakers coach Byron Scott said Friday that he "absolutely" expects to be back next season, despite the team's posting a franchise-worst 17-65 record in...
April 15, 2016 at 6:50 PM -
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Kobe Bryant's career will end after 20 seasons on Wednesday night. The Lakers don't know exactly what to expect, but they realize this much: It will be one crazy evening...
April 13, 2016 at 1:50 PM -
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Lakers president Jeanie Buss is glad the team gets to honor Kobe Bryant properly.
April 13, 2016 at 5:50 AM -
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Fans will pay a hefty price to buy tickets for Kobe Bryant's final game and the Warriors' attempt at the season wins record, both taking place Wednesday.
April 11, 2016 at 8:50 AM -
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Limited-edition items to celebrate Kobe Bryant's final game will run the gamut, from snakeskin texture jerseys for $424 all the way up to a hat that costs...
April 7, 2016 at 7:50 AM -
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Wednesday's loss gave the Lakers their 62nd defeat in 2015-16 with five games to play, but star Kobe Bryant said he isn't fazed by the team setting a loss record for the...
April 7, 2016 at 12:50 AM -
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Lakers coach Byron Scott expressed frustration with the way his team is playing considering these are the final games for Kobe Bryant, who has five games left.
April 6, 2016 at 12:50 AM -
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Celtics marvel at Lakers' Kobe Bryant, but happy to send him out with loss
April 4, 2016 at 10:50 AM -
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Kobe Bryant says going out at the same time as trainer Gary Vitti, who was honored by the Lakers on Sunday, is "pretty sweet," the final chapter in a...
April 3, 2016 at 9:50 PM -
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D'Angelo Russell greeted by Lakers fans willing to forgive
April 2, 2016 at 10:50 PM -
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Lakers aspire to reach Celtics' level and reignite rivalry
April 2, 2016 at 4:50 PM -
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Kobe Bryant invited former teammate Lamar Odom to Wednesday's Heat-Lakers game, a source tells ESPN, and Odom did in fact attend.
March 30, 2016 at 9:50 PM -
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Former athletes are having a hard time seeing how D'Angelo Russell's reputation will ever recover -- and how teammates could ever trust him -- after his video of Nick...
March 30, 2016 at 6:50 PM -
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D'Angelo Russell is at the center of a rift within the Lakers after a video he secretly took of a conversation with Nick Young was made public, sources say.
March 29, 2016 at 9:50 PM -
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The Lakers tied the mark for the worst loss in franchise history, losing by 48 to the Jazz in Utah.
March 28, 2016 at 8:50 PM -
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Kobe Bryant said he does not believe anyone on the Lakers' roster has earned the right to carry a torch that Bryant would relinquish after he retires.
March 27, 2016 at 11:50 PM -
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Kobe Bryant says he plans to play in all nine of the Lakers' remaining games this season "unless something drastic happens, God forbid."
March 27, 2016 at 10:50 PM -
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Lakers' D'Angelo Russell doubtful for Sunday; Kobe Bryant expected to play
March 26, 2016 at 6:50 PM -
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Lakers point guard D'Angelo Russell suffered a sprained right ankle Friday night against the Nuggets, and a team spokesman said he will be re-evaluated...
March 25, 2016 at 9:51 PM -
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The Lakers are investigating allegations that Nick Young and Jordan Clarkson harassed a mother and daughter on Sunday.
March 21, 2016 at 5:50 PM -
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The Lakers are investigating allegations that Nick Young and Jordan Clarkson harassed a mother and daughter on Sunday.
March 21, 2016 at 4:50 PM -
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As long as the Lakers maintain their standing, they will enter the NBA draft lottery with a 55.8 percent chance at keeping their top-3 protected pick.
March 19, 2016 at 3:50 PM -
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Lakers' matchup with Suns has far-reaching draft implications
March 17, 2016 at 7:50 PM -
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TrueHoop Presents: How Lakers are making strides on analytics front
March 15, 2016 at 2:50 PM -
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Cavaliers forward Kevin Love was scratched from Thursday's matchup against the Lakers because of discomfort and swelling in his knees.
March 10, 2016 at 7:50 PM -
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Lakers' Scott sees similarities in Irving, Russell as rookies
March 10, 2016 at 5:50 PM -
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Lakers' win is a glimpse of the future: No Kobe, but kids carrying the load
March 9, 2016 at 12:50 AM -
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The Lakers certainly took pride in knocking off the NBA's best team, but they sounded most excited about how their young backcourt performed.
March 6, 2016 at 9:50 PM -
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What the heck happened to the Golden State Warriors against the Los Angeles Lakers on Sunday? Stats & Info tries to explain.
March 6, 2016 at 5:50 PM -
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Lakers rookie D'Angelo Russell feasts with 39-point game
March 2, 2016 at 12:50 AM -
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Kobe Bryant will sit out Tuesday's game against the Nets with a sore shoulder, Lakers coach Byron Scott said Tuesday.
March 1, 2016 at 11:50 AM -
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Lakers' Scott: 'Good chance' Kobe plays on Tuesday, Wednesday
February 28, 2016 at 5:50 PM -
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Lakers look to next chapter beyond Kobe Bryant with new offensive set
February 27, 2016 at 6:50 PM -
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D'Angelo Russell says Lakers switched to new offense prior to 60th game of season
February 26, 2016 at 11:50 PM -
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Lakers' Jordan Clarkson moves ahead with a few steps back
February 25, 2016 at 9:50 PM -
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Lakers considering shutting down Larry Nance Jr. (knee) for season
February 22, 2016 at 9:50 PM -
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Lakers' D'Angelo Russell to start for remainder of season
February 21, 2016 at 10:50 PM -
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In supporting his coach, the future Hall of Famer says there's much more to developing a young team than the 'step-back, let-others-shoot' approach.
February 21, 2016 at 1:50 PM -
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Spurs coach Gregg Popovich said he's thinking about "later on rather than now" with Kawhi Leonard's calf injury and held Leonard out for a second straight game...
February 19, 2016 at 7:50 PM -
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GM Mitch Kupchak: Unlikely Lakers make trade by deadline
February 17, 2016 at 8:50 PM -
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Lakers' Byron Scott says D'Angelo Russell not as mature as Kyrie Irving, Chris Paul were as rookies
February 10, 2016 at 10:50 PM -
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Kobe heats up after cold start, then goes cold again in Lakers' loss
February 8, 2016 at 10:50 PM -
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After having to rally to top the lowly Lakers, the Spurs say they can use Saturday's experience to help them prepare for the playoffs.
February 7, 2016 at 12:50 AM -
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Lakers' Julius Randle beginning to find his 'niche' in the NBA
February 3, 2016 at 5:50 PM -
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Lakers coach Byron Scott on Monday defended his management of D'Angelo Russell's playing time, saying too many mistakes could doom the rookie point guard's long-term...
February 1, 2016 at 5:50 PM -
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Losses may have lasting effect on psyche of Lakers' young, promising core
February 1, 2016 at 12:50 AM -
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The Lakers dropped their 10th straight to fall within one loss of setting a franchise record Sunday. Kobe Bryant, for one, took it in stride. "Honestly, it doesn't...
February 1, 2016 at 12:50 AM -
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Bulls guard Derrick Rose will play Thursday against the Lakers after missing the second half of Monday's loss to the Heat because of right hamstring and back...
January 28, 2016 at 12:50 PM -
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The Lakers announced Wednesday night that they will honor Shaquille O'Neal with a statue that will be unveiled next season. O'Neal was surprised with the news on...
January 28, 2016 at 12:50 AM -
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Larry Nance Jr. thought he was going into the game, but it was actually Kobe Bryant calling his name and telling him to give up his seat.
January 26, 2016 at 11:50 PM -
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Kobe: Lakers fans 'didn't really appreciate' Pau Gasol
January 26, 2016 at 9:50 PM -
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Lakers coach Byron Scott says comments made on his Instagram account challenging a fan to a fight were not made by him.
January 26, 2016 at 3:50 PM -
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The NBA reached out to Larry Nance Jr. about participating in this year's dunk contest, but the son of the NBA's first dunk contest champion said he'll sit out due to...
January 25, 2016 at 6:50 PM -
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Lakers reflect on Kobe's 'passionate' lecture after latest loss
January 25, 2016 at 4:50 PM -
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Spurs forward LaMarcus Aldridge sat out Friday's visit to the Lakers because of back spasms. He played 22 minutes Thursday night and is expected to return for Sunday's...
January 22, 2016 at 8:50 PM -
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Kobe Bryant passes Jerry West on Lakers' all-time assist list
January 17, 2016 at 10:50 PM -
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D'Angelo Russell had to leave the Lakers' loss Friday in the first half after testing his sprained right ankle. Coach Byron Scott says they hope to have him ready to...
January 9, 2016 at 12:50 AM -
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Should Kobe Bryant an All-Star starter? What about Kyrie Irving? Who won the Kevin Love-Andrew Wiggins trade? We're asking the biggest questions for tonight's ESPN...
January 8, 2016 at 12:50 PM -
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Kobe Bryant has fought wars against Kings on the court of Sleep Train Arena. The old soldier said a last goodbye to the battlefield in Sacramento.
January 8, 2016 at 10:50 AM -
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TrueHoop Presents: Why Lakers' Nance Jr. almost quit basketball
January 8, 2016 at 8:50 AM -
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The Lakers will continue to celebrate Kobe Bryant's final season. And if that means sacrificing some of the growth of the team's younger players, GM Mitch Kupchak is...
January 6, 2016 at 9:50 AM -
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Execs weigh in on Kobe's place in all-time Lakers ranks
January 5, 2016 at 11:50 AM