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Dwight Howard was ejected from the Los Angeles Lakers' game against the Toronto Raptors on Sunday after picking up two technical fouls in the first half.
January 20, 2013 at 11:50 AM -
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Los Angeles Lakers coach Mike D'Antoni is wrestling with the idea of bringing Pau Gasol off the bench, and the four-time All-Star is not embracing the thought of a...
January 18, 2013 at 5:50 PM -
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It was asking a lot of Kobe Bryant when the Los Angeles Lakers shifted to assigning the 34-year-old to guarding the opposing team's most dynamic guard while still...
January 18, 2013 at 1:50 AM -
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LeBron James had 39 points and eight assists, Dwyane Wade added 27 points on his 31st birthday and the Miami Heat held off the Los Angeles Lakers 99-90 Thursday night to...
January 17, 2013 at 10:50 PM -
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The Lakers have turned to none other than Kobe Bryant to spearhead that defensive turnaround.
January 16, 2013 at 5:50 PM -
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Los Angeles Lakers forward Pau Gasol went through shooting drills and a three-on-three game Wednesday at practice and expects to play Thursday against the Miami...
January 16, 2013 at 2:50 PM -
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Dwight Howard had 31 points and 16 rebounds, Kobe Bryant also scored 31 points and the Los Angeles Lakers beat the Milwaukee Bucks 104-88 Tuesday night for their second...
January 15, 2013 at 10:50 PM -
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Lakers coach Mike D'Antoni said that Pau Gasol will assume Earl Clark's spot in the starting lineup as soon as he returns from the concussion that has sidelined the star...
January 15, 2013 at 9:50 PM -
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What should the struggling Lakers do to compete now and in the future?
January 15, 2013 at 11:50 AM -
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The Lakers have turned to none other than Kobe Bryant to spearhead that defensive turnaround.
January 14, 2013 at 5:50 PM -
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Despite return of Howard and a victory over lowly Cavs, L.A. remains unsettled
January 14, 2013 at 12:50 AM -
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Dwight Howard had 22 points and 14 rebounds in his return from a three-game injury absence, and the Los Angeles Lakers snapped their six-game losing streak with a 113-93...
January 13, 2013 at 10:50 PM -
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After missing the last three games with a torn labrum in his right shoulder, Los Angeles Lakers center Dwight Howard made his return Sunday against the Cleveland...
January 13, 2013 at 6:50 PM -
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Steve Nash thinks that when injured Los Angeles Lakers stars Pau Gasol and Dwight Howard return, it will be tough to have them coexist in the post.
January 12, 2013 at 3:50 PM -
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Kevin Durant scored 42 points, Russell Westbrook had 27 points and 10 assists, and the Oklahoma City Thunder easily sent the shorthanded Los Angeles Lakers to their...
January 11, 2013 at 10:50 PM -
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Los Angeles Lakers reserve forward Jordan Hill likely will miss the remainder of the season due to a hip injury.
January 11, 2013 at 9:50 PM -
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ESPN Video: The First Take crew debates whether the Lakers will make the playoffs.
January 11, 2013 at 1:50 PM -
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The most valuable, underrated, overrated among Bulls, Knicks, Lakers, Thunder
January 11, 2013 at 9:50 AM -
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Very little has gone according to plan for the Lakers this year. So little, in fact, that Jim Buss said it would be foolish to "blow it up" until the team has played...
January 10, 2013 at 7:50 PM -
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Los Angeles Lakers center Dwight Howard attempted to downplay the severity of his shoulder injury Tuesday, claiming that his labrum is not torn -- contrary to what the...
January 10, 2013 at 6:50 PM -
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Tony Parker scored 24 points and the San Antonio Spurs handed the slumping Los Angeles Lakers their fifth straight loss with a 108-105 victory Wednesday night.
January 9, 2013 at 8:50 PM -
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Steve Nash became just the fifth player in NBA history to reach 10,000 career assists Tuesday, reaching the milestone late in the first half against the Houston...
January 8, 2013 at 10:50 PM -
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Los Angeles Lakers center Dwight Howard attempted to downplay the severity of his shoulder injury Tuesday, claiming that his labrum is not torn -- contrary to what the...
January 8, 2013 at 6:50 PM -
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With losses, injuries mounting, Steve Nash key to Los Angeles' playoff hopes
January 8, 2013 at 10:50 AM -
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Los Angeles Lakers guard Kobe Bryant might be a neophyte in the world of Twitter, but it hasn't taken him long to figure out how to use it to control the narrative...
January 7, 2013 at 4:50 PM -
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Los Angeles Lakers center Dwight Howard suffered a torn labrum in his shoulder and is out at least a week.
January 7, 2013 at 12:50 PM -
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The Lakers' latest loss reveals a team not headed for a quick turnaround, J.A. Adande writes.
January 7, 2013 at 12:50 AM -
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Los Angeles Lakers center Dwight Howard aggravated the sprained rotator cuff in his right shoulder in Sunday night's loss to the Denver Nuggets and will undergo an MRI...
January 6, 2013 at 11:50 PM -
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Ty Lawson had 21 points and 10 assists, Danilo Gallinari scored 20 points and hit a big 3-pointer with 13.8 seconds left, and the Denver Nuggets beat the struggling Los...
January 6, 2013 at 9:50 PM -
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Dwight Howard says the Lakers need to develop a better chemistry.
January 5, 2013 at 6:50 PM -
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After enduring his fourth benching in the fourth quarter since Mike D'Antoni was hired as head coach, there is no denying that Los Angeles Lakers forward Pau Gasol is...
January 5, 2013 at 1:50 AM -
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Chris Paul had 30 points and 13 assists, Blake Griffin added 24 points, and the Los Angeles Clippers led all the way in beating the Lakers 107-102 on Friday...
January 4, 2013 at 11:50 PM -
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The two L.A. squads have a 21 percent chance of meeting in the postseason
January 4, 2013 at 10:50 PM -
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Los Angeles Clippers guard and Sixth Man of the Year candidate Jamal Crawford will miss Friday's game against the Los Angeles Lakers with a sore left foot.
January 4, 2013 at 7:50 PM -
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Phil Jackson may not have signed on for another run as coach of the Los Angeles Lakers, but he's about to join the Laker family nonetheless.
January 3, 2013 at 8:50 PM -
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When the Los Angeles Lakers play the Los Angeles Clippers on Friday, all 16 championship banners hanging from the Staples Center rafters will belong to the team in the...
January 3, 2013 at 4:50 PM -
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Kobe Bryant had a simple answer for what has been plaguing the 15-16 Lakers this season: their age.
January 2, 2013 at 12:50 AM -
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Jrue Holiday had 26 points and 10 assists, Evan Turner added 22 points and 13 rebounds, and the Philadelphia 76ers beat the Los Angeles Lakers 103-99 on Tuesday...
January 1, 2013 at 10:52 PM -
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Los Angeles Lakers coach Mike D'Antoni admitted his team is looking up to the Los Angeles Clippers and their 16-game winning streak.
December 30, 2012 at 4:50 PM -
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Los Angeles Lakers forward Antawn Jamison apologized Sunday for comments made after the Lakers' 104-87 win over the Portland Trail Blazers on Friday and expressed his...
December 30, 2012 at 3:50 PM -
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Stan Van Gundy says Dwight Howard's back surgery is a definite factor in the center's performance curve with the Lakers.
December 30, 2012 at 7:50 AM -
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Dwight Howard had 21 points and 14 rebounds, Kobe Bryant scored 27 points and the Los Angeles Lakers never trailed in their sixth win in seven games, 104-87 over the...
December 28, 2012 at 10:50 PM -
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Los Angeles Lakers center Dwight Howard vows to curb his frustration moving forward.
December 28, 2012 at 1:50 PM -
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Los Angeles Lakers center Dwight Howard has been fined $35,000 for a flagrant foul against Denver's Kenneth Faried.
December 27, 2012 at 5:50 PM -
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Corey Brewer matched his career high with 27 points and the Denver Nuggets overcame a 40-point effort by Kobe Bryant to beat the Los Angeles Lakers 126-114 on Wednesday...
December 26, 2012 at 9:50 PM -
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ESPN Video: Corey Brewer matched his career high with 27 points as the Nuggets overcame Kobe Bryant's 40 points.
December 26, 2012 at 9:50 PM -
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ESPN Video: Chris Mannix, Cedric Ceballos and Christian Fauria discuss the Lakers' five-game win streak.
December 26, 2012 at 6:51 PM -
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Kobe Bryant engineered a second-half comeback, helping the Los Angeles beat the New York Knicks 100-94 on Tuesday and extend the Lakers' winning streak to five games...
December 25, 2012 at 3:50 PM -
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Recently returned point guard Steve Nash stresses the Los Angeles Lakers' need for urgency at this point in the season.
December 24, 2012 at 4:50 PM -
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Veteran New York Knicks forward Marcus Camby says he will be active for the team's Christmas Day game against the Los Angeles Lakers.
December 23, 2012 at 3:50 PM -
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Kobe Bryant had 34 points and 10 rebounds, Steve Nash finished with 12 points and nine assists in his first game in almost two months, and the Los Angeles Lakers rallied...
December 22, 2012 at 10:50 PM -
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Los Angeles guard Steve Nash will start Saturday night against the Warriors after missing the team's last 24 games, the Lakers confirmed.
December 22, 2012 at 6:50 PM -
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Lakers guard Steve Nash is expected to play Saturday night against the Warriors after missing the team's last 24 games, a league source told ESPN.
December 22, 2012 at 2:50 PM -
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Los Angeles Lakers guard Steve Nash went through his first full contact practice without any setbacks to his broken left leg on Thursday.
December 20, 2012 at 4:50 PM -
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Big man back from injury, but Lakers still far from figuring out best use for him
December 19, 2012 at 1:50 AM -
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Kobe Bryant scored four of his 30 points in the final 1:26, and the Los Angeles Lakers overcame an 18-point third-quarter deficit to beat Charlotte 101-100 on Tuesday...
December 18, 2012 at 10:50 PM -
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Lakers forward Pau Gasol will start Tuesday against the Charlotte Bobcats after sitting out the last eight games due to tendinitis in both knees.
December 18, 2012 at 12:50 PM -
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Lakers forward Pau Gasol and guard Steve Nash both returned to practice on Monday and appear close to returning to game action.
December 17, 2012 at 4:50 PM -
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Return to hometown delivers a rejuvenation of guard's spirits and a Lakers win
December 16, 2012 at 10:50 PM -
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Kobe Bryant scored 34 points, Metta World Peace added 19 points and a career-high 16 rebounds and the Los Angeles Lakers won consecutive games for the first time in...
December 16, 2012 at 5:50 PM -
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Some forget how injured All-Star center was, but Lakers are seeing the potential
December 16, 2012 at 4:50 PM -
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New York Knicks forward Carmelo Anthony will sit out of Saturday's game against Cleveland due to a sprained left ankle he suffered Thursday night against the Los Angeles...
December 15, 2012 at 3:50 PM -
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Kobe Bryant scored 30 points and reserve Jodie Meeks added 24, helping the Lakers beat the Wizards 102-96 on Friday to end a four-game losing streak.
December 14, 2012 at 6:50 PM -
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Los Angeles Lakers star Kobe Bryant played Friday despite back spasms.
December 14, 2012 at 4:50 PM -
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Los Angeles Lakers star Kobe Bryant is probable Friday with back spasms.
December 14, 2012 at 12:50 PM -
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Despite doom and gloom -- and a loss in N.Y. -- players know things can change
December 14, 2012 at 12:50 AM -
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The Los Angeles Lakers lost their fourth straight game Thursday, but help could be on the way in the form of Steve Nash.
December 13, 2012 at 11:50 PM -
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Carmelo Anthony scored 22 of his 30 points in the first quarter, and the New York Knicks held on after he departed with a sprained left ankle to beat the Los Angeles...
December 13, 2012 at 8:50 PM -
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New York Knicks forward Carmelo Anthony left Thursday's game against the Los Angeles Lakers midway thought the third quarter with a sprained left ankle.
December 13, 2012 at 7:50 PM -
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Los Angeles Lakers star Kobe Bryant found time on his off day to make a phone call to Magic Johnson to talk about the team.
December 13, 2012 at 11:50 AM -
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The Lakers will likely hang on to Howard, but four other spots make some sense
December 13, 2012 at 11:50 AM -
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Kobe Bryant is trying to stay calm -- for now. As the Lakers enter Thursday's game against the Knicks with a 9-13 record, Bryant is trying to stay as patient as possible...
December 12, 2012 at 3:50 PM -
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Steve Nash believes he will be out a while longer, and the Lakers have begun weighing options to bolster their point guard corps. A source said they'll likely consider...
December 11, 2012 at 8:50 PM -
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Kyrie Irving scored 28 points in his return after missing 11 games with a broken finger, leading the Cleveland Cavaliers to a 100-94 win over the Los Angeles Lakers, who...
December 11, 2012 at 6:50 PM -
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Magic Johnson is thrilled with the Los Angeles Dodgers new right-hander, Zack Greinke. He's less than thrilled, however, with the way the Los Angeles Lakers have been...
December 11, 2012 at 5:50 PM -
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Los Angeles Lakers point guard Steve Nash told USA TODAY Sports that he thinks he will be out a while longer.
December 11, 2012 at 1:50 AM -
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The Cleveland Cavaliers expect injured guard Kyrie Irving to be available to play Tuesday against the Los Angeles Lakers.
December 10, 2012 at 10:50 AM -
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Coach says it all about the Lakers: 'Umm, you know, we're not very good right now'
December 10, 2012 at 12:50 AM -
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J.A. Adande on the Lakers outlook after falling to 9-12
December 10, 2012 at 12:50 AM