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Pau Gasol scored seven of his 20 points in the final 5:20 and grabbed 13 rebounds, and the Los Angeles Lakers beat the Atlanta Hawks 86-78 on Tuesday night.
February 14, 2012 at 10:50 PM -
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Lakers head coach Mike Brown and starting small forward Metta World Peace had a clear-the-air meeting following Tuesday's shootaround to address media reports that had...
February 14, 2012 at 9:50 PM -
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Lakers head coach Mike Brown and starting small forward Metta World Peace had a clear-the-air meeting following Tuesday's shootaround to address media reports that had...
February 14, 2012 at 8:50 PM -
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Mavericks owner Mark Cuban, who was vocal in his opposition to the proposed trade that would have sent Chris Paul to the Lakers, still doesn't think the NBA-owned...
February 13, 2012 at 7:50 PM -
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Kobe Bryant said Monday that adding Gilbert Arenas "certainly wouldn't hurt" the Lakers.
February 13, 2012 at 5:50 PM -
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While the Lakers were in Toronto on Sunday finishing off their six-game road trip, Lakers general manager Mitch Kupchak was holding a private workout for free-agent...
February 12, 2012 at 6:50 PM -
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Kobe Bryant hit a baseline jump shot with 4.2 seconds left and the Los Angeles Lakers wrapped up a six-game road trip by holding on to beat the Raptors 94-92 on Sunday...
February 12, 2012 at 1:50 PM -
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Jeremy Lin had the most astounding performance of his remarkable week, scoring a career-high 38 points and outdueling Kobe Bryant as the New York Knicks held off the Los...
February 10, 2012 at 8:50 PM -
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Pau Gasol blocked Ray Allen's putback attempt at the buzzer in overtime and the Los Angeles Lakers held on to beat the Boston Celtics 88-87 on Thursday night.
February 9, 2012 at 8:50 PM -
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Shaquille O'Neal will always have a special place in the hearts of Los Angeles Lakers fans for being named Finals MVP in all three of the Lakers' championships from...
February 9, 2012 at 7:50 PM -
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Kobe Bryant thinks the Lakers will make a move to improve the team.
February 8, 2012 at 2:50 PM -
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Boston Celtics great Larry Bird saw the Los Angeles Lakers as the enemy during his playing days, but there's one current Laker he'd like on his side if he were playing...
February 7, 2012 at 1:50 PM -
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Kobe Bryant passed his Shaquille O'Neal for fifth place on the NBA's all-time scoring list in the second quarter of the Lakers' game against the 76ers.
February 6, 2012 at 5:50 PM -
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The New York Knicks and Los Angeles Lakers have contacted the Houston Rockets about acquiring Jonny Flynn, according to league sources.
February 6, 2012 at 2:50 PM -
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Lakers coach Mike Brown was suspended one game and fined on Monday.
February 6, 2012 at 10:50 AM -
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Al Jefferson scored 18 points, Paul Millsap had 16, and Earl Watson keyed a game-clinching 14-0 fourth quarter run to help the Jazz beat the Lakers 96-87 Saturday...
February 4, 2012 at 8:50 PM -
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Andrew Bynum scored 22 points, Kobe Bryant added 20 and the Los Angeles Lakers opened a season-high six-game trip with a 93-89 victory over the weary Denver Nuggets on...
February 3, 2012 at 11:50 PM -
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Denver Nuggets center Timofey Mozgov has left Friday's game against the Los Angeles Lakers with a left leg injury.
February 3, 2012 at 9:50 PM -
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5-on-5 Roundtable: Questions about the contenders in tonight's ESPN doubleheader
February 3, 2012 at 6:50 PM -
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According to former Los Angeles Lakers general manager Jerry West, teams needn't worry so much about a superstar demanding to be traded.
February 2, 2012 at 7:50 PM -
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Mike Brown says Clippers are more settled in than Lakers right now.
February 2, 2012 at 7:50 PM -
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The Grammys are forcing the Lakers out of their home for six games. How will they look upon return?
February 1, 2012 at 1:50 AM -
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Kobe Bryant scored 24 points, Andrew Bynum added 20, and the Lakers beat slumping Charlotte 106-73 Tuesday night, extending their home record to 11-2 and sending the...
January 31, 2012 at 10:50 PM -
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Short on scoring and in need of help in their backcourt, Lakers coach Mike Brown said Tuesday the team has inquired about free agent guard Gilbert Arenas.
January 31, 2012 at 8:50 PM -
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Kobe Bryant had 35 points and 14 rebounds and Pau Gasol scored 28 to give the Lakers a much-needed road victory, 106-101 over the Timberwolves on Sunday night.
January 29, 2012 at 7:50 PM -
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Drew Gooden scored 23 points and the undermanned Milwaukee Bucks made sure the Lakers' road struggles continued, beating Los Angeles 100-89 on Saturday night.
January 28, 2012 at 8:50 PM -
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The Lakers rookie guard is expected to play tonight against Milwaukee.
January 28, 2012 at 11:50 AM -
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Lamar Odom, who has been mostly awful since arriving to the Dallas Mavericks in a salary-dump deal from the Los Angeles Lakers before the season, admits that he's "not...
January 26, 2012 at 8:50 AM -
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Kobe Bryant scored 12 of his 24 points in the fourth quarter, Pau Gasol had 23 points and 10 rebounds, and the Los Angeles Lakers rallied from a fourth-quarter deficit...
January 25, 2012 at 11:50 PM -
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The Los Angeles Lakers have surpassed the New York Knicks as the NBA's most valuable team, according to Forbes' annual report.
January 25, 2012 at 3:50 PM -
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Los Angeles Clippers guard Chris Paul went through shootaround Wednesday and is expected to start against the Los Angeles Lakers.
January 25, 2012 at 12:50 PM -
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Los Angeles Clippers guard Chris Paul went through a full practice with the team Tuesday and barring a last-minute setback is expected to start Wednesday against the Los...
January 24, 2012 at 2:50 PM -
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Former Lakers assistant coach Brian Shaw returned to Staples Center a winner
January 23, 2012 at 12:50 AM -
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Roy Hibbert scored eight of his 18 points in the fourth quarter playing with a broken nose, and six of his teammates also scored in double figures to help the Indiana...
January 22, 2012 at 10:50 PM -
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Chris Paul out vs. Raptors; questionable for Lakers game.
January 22, 2012 at 12:50 PM -
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Records show the wife of Los Angeles Lakers guard Kobe Bryant will keep their three California homes as part of the couple's divorce plans.
January 20, 2012 at 9:50 PM -
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Dwight Howard scored 21 points and grabbed 23 rebounds, and the Orlando Magic survived a tough shooting performance for a 92-80 win over the Los Angeles Lakers on Friday...
January 20, 2012 at 8:50 PM -
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Deron Williams' first choice is to stay with the Nets, but if it doesn't work out with his current team his short list of desirable destinations includes the Mavericks...
January 20, 2012 at 11:50 AM -
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LeBron James shook off flu-like symptoms to score 31 points, Chris Bosh scored 15 and the Miami Heat won their second straight, topping the Los Angeles Lakers 98-87 on...
January 19, 2012 at 8:50 PM -
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LeBron James was sent home from the Heat's shootaround with flulike symptoms but played Thursday night against the Lakers.
January 19, 2012 at 5:50 PM -
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LeBron James was sent home from the Heat's shootaround with flulike symptoms but will play Thursday night against the Lakers.
January 19, 2012 at 3:50 PM -
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Lakers and Clippers dominate All-Star voting in the West.
January 19, 2012 at 12:50 PM -
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Mike Brown credits the great play of LeBron James for helping him get the Lakers coaching job.
January 19, 2012 at 11:50 AM -
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LeBron James was sent home from the Heat's shootaround with flulike symptoms. Heat coach Erik Spoelstra said James will be a game-time decision Thursday night against...
January 19, 2012 at 8:50 AM -
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Lakers coach Mike Brown says he'd like to reduce Kobe Bryant's minutes.
January 17, 2012 at 6:50 PM -
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Vince Carter sprained his left foot while maneuvering to get off a last-second 3-pointer Monday night in the Mavericks 73-70 loss to the Lakers.
January 17, 2012 at 9:50 AM -
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This season, Los Angeles Lakers guard Kobe Bryant has played with a torn ligament in his wrist and played on a rehabbed ankle and knee, but that won't stop him from...
January 17, 2012 at 6:50 AM -
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Vince Carter injured his left foot while maneuvering to get off a last-second 3-pointer Monday night in the Mavericks 73-70 loss to the Lakers.
January 16, 2012 at 11:50 PM -
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Derek Fisher hit a tiebreaking 3-pointer with 3.1 seconds to play and the Lakers survived a dismal offensive game by both teams for a 73-70 victory over the Mavericks on...
January 16, 2012 at 10:50 PM -
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Lamar Odom says he has no hard feelings toward the Lakers.
January 16, 2012 at 2:50 PM -
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Mike Brown wants the NBA to review the non-call on Blake Griffin from Saturday night's game.
January 15, 2012 at 3:50 PM -
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Chris Paul scored 33 points, Blake Griffin had 22 points and 14 rebounds, and the Clippers led all the way in beating the Lakers 102-94 on Saturday night despite 42...
January 14, 2012 at 10:50 PM -
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As his Martin Luther King Day reunion with the Lakers approaches, Lamar Odom< has revealed that he was "real close" to walking away from the game for a season -- or...
January 14, 2012 at 9:50 PM -
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Forwards Josh McRoberts and Troy Murphy re-entered the Lakers' lineup at the same time Steve Blake will be out 3-4 weeks with a costochondral fracture.
January 14, 2012 at 4:50 PM -
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Kobe Bryant scored 42 points in his third straight 40-point performance, and the Los Angeles Lakers blew a big early lead before hanging on for their fifth straight...
January 13, 2012 at 10:50 PM -
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Forwards Josh McRoberts and Troy Murphy will be back in the Lakers' lineup at the same time Steve Blake is being placed on the inactive list with a costochondral...
January 13, 2012 at 3:50 PM -
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Los Angeles Lakers coach Mike Brown would have good reason to harbor bitterness toward the Cleveland Cavaliers but he says he understands the NBA is a business.
January 13, 2012 at 3:50 PM -
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Forwards Josh McRoberts and Troy Murphy will be back in the Lakers' lineup at the same time Steve Blake is being placed on the inactive list with a costochondral...
January 13, 2012 at 2:50 PM -
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The Los Angeles Lakers announced Thursday that veteran point guard Steve Blake has suffered a costochaondral fracture and is day to day.
January 12, 2012 at 4:50 PM -
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Kobe Bryant scored 40 points and Andrew Bynum blocked Al Jefferson's shot with 1.9 seconds left in overtime to lift the Los Angeles Lakers to a 90-87 victory over Utah...
January 11, 2012 at 9:50 PM -
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Kobe Bryant scored 48 points -- his fifth straight game with 25 or more -- and the Lakers defeated the Suns 99-83 Tuesday night to win their seventh straight at home and...
January 10, 2012 at 10:50 PM -
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The Lakers' subpar second unit will be even more depleted Tuesday when they play host to the Suns.
January 10, 2012 at 8:50 PM -
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It may have taken 10 games to happen, but Lakers coach Mike Brown has settled on a starting small forward. Matt Barnes won the job over Devin Ebanks.
January 8, 2012 at 11:50 PM -
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Kobe Bryant scored 26 points, Andrew Bynum had 15 points and 15 rebounds, and the Lakers beat the Grizzlies 90-82 Sunday night for their sixth consecutive home...
January 8, 2012 at 9:50 PM -
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Los Angeles Lakers coach Mike Brown is aware how alarming it seems that Kobe Bryant is receiving an injection in his injured right wrist prior to every game, but he is...
January 7, 2012 at 1:50 PM -
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The Los Angeles Lakers pecking order has changed a bit.
January 7, 2012 at 1:50 PM -
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Kobe Bryant scored 26 of his 39 points in a dynamic second half, Pau Gasol added 17 points and 11 rebounds, and the weary Los Angeles Lakers gritted out a 97-90 victory...
January 6, 2012 at 10:50 PM -
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Gerald Wallace had 31 points and sparked a key third-quarter run to lead the Portland Trail Blazers to a fast-paced 107-96 victory over the Los Angeles Lakers on...
January 5, 2012 at 11:50 PM -
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Lakers guard Kobe Bryant is receiving a shot in his right wrist prior to games in order to numb the pain caused by his torn lunotriquetral ligament, according to a team...
January 5, 2012 at 8:50 PM -
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The Lakers beat the Rockets 108-99 Tuesday night for their fourth victory in five games.
January 3, 2012 at 10:50 PM -
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Lakers forward Josh McRoberts is inactive for Tuesday's game against the Rockets because of a sprained left big toe.
January 3, 2012 at 8:50 PM -
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Danilo Gallinari scored 20 points, Ty Lawson had 17 points and 10 assists and the Denver Nuggets beat the Los Angeles Lakers 99-90 on Sunday night.
January 1, 2012 at 8:50 PM -
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Andrew Bynum had 29 points and 13 rebounds in his season debut following a four-game suspension that carried over from the playoffs, and the Los Angeles Lakers beat the...
December 31, 2011 at 5:50 PM -
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Lakers coach Mike Brown is planning for Andrew Bynum to have an increased role this season.
December 30, 2011 at 5:50 PM -
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New York Knicks forward Amare Stoudemire suffered a left ankle sprain during the Knicks' 99-82 loss to the Los Angeles Lakers on Thursday.
December 30, 2011 at 10:50 AM -
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Kobe Bryant scored 28 points in yet another dynamic performance against the Knicks, and the Los Angeles Lakers pulled away in the fourth quarter for their ninth straight...
December 29, 2011 at 10:50 PM -
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Los Angeles Lakers guard Kobe Bryant might be playing with a torn ligament in his right wrist, but at least his chronically bothersome right knee is in great...
December 29, 2011 at 8:50 PM -
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The Lakers avoided just the fourth 0-3 start in franchise history with a 96-71 victory over the Jazz on Tuesday night.
December 27, 2011 at 10:50 PM -
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Heading into Tuesday's game against the Jazz, the Lakers face the prospect of starting 0-3 for the first time since the 1978-79 season. While Lakers coach Mike Brown...
December 27, 2011 at 2:50 PM -
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Marcus Thornton scored 12 of his 27 points in the fourth quarter and the Kings opened the season in grand fashion, beating the Lakers at home for the first time in more...
December 26, 2011 at 10:50 PM