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"I've done some pretty cool things in my career," said LeBron James after the Lakers' thrilling OT win over the Grizzlies gave them a commanding 3-1 series lead. "I've...
April 25, 2023 at 1:50 AM -
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Live coverage of the Memphis Grizzlies vs. Los Angeles Lakers NBA game on ESPN, including live score, highlights and updated stats.
April 24, 2023 at 8:50 PM -
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Cape Town Tigers head coach Rasheed Hazzard, who was assistant coach at the Los Angeles Lakers when Kobe Bryant was their star player, told ESPN that he learned more...
April 24, 2023 at 6:50 AM -
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Memphis Grizzlies star Ja Morant, who missed Game 2 due to a bruised right hand, scored 45 points in his return Saturday night, including 22 straight in the fourth...
April 22, 2023 at 6:50 PM -
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In the locker room after Lakers games, some Lakers teammates have taken to paying tribute to LeBron James -- by making goat noises.
April 22, 2023 at 4:50 AM -
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Anthony Davis missed too many shots, so did D'Angelo Russell and the Lakers missed their opportunity to take a 2-0 series lead with Ja Morant sidelined for the...
April 19, 2023 at 10:50 PM -
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Dillon Brooks exchanged words with LeBron James during Wednesday's Game 2 win over the Lakers. "I poke bears," he said.
April 19, 2023 at 10:50 PM -
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Grizzlies star Ja Morant did not play in Wednesday night's Game 2 win against the Lakers because of soreness in his right hand, but the team is hopeful he returns...
April 19, 2023 at 3:50 PM -
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Memphis' Ja Morant aggravated tissue in his right hand while breaking his fall in Game 1 vs. the Lakers and will be a game-time decision for Game 2.
April 18, 2023 at 1:50 PM -
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Are the Bucks in trouble? Can Rui Hachimura come up big for the Lakers again? Our experts break down the biggest storylines from the opening weekend of the...
April 17, 2023 at 5:50 AM -
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Austin Reaves and Rui Hachimura both eclipsed 20 points, the majority of which came at a crucial time in the Lakers' Game 1 win over the Grizzlies on Sunday.
April 16, 2023 at 8:50 PM -
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Grizzlies superstar Ja Morant ran off the court holding his right hand during Sunday's Game 1 loss to the Los Angeles Lakers, and though Memphis coach Taylor Jenkins...
April 16, 2023 at 2:50 PM -
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Lakers stars LeBron James and Anthony Davis expressed no concern over being the No. 7 seed in the NBA playoffs, with Davis saying, "We don't look at ourselves as...
April 15, 2023 at 6:50 PM -
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The Bucks enter the playoffs as the favorite to win their second title in three years, but the Lakers and Kings are the biggest liability to sportsbooks.
April 14, 2023 at 7:50 AM -
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Tuesday night's play-in victory was a microcosm of a tumultuous and often ugly season for James and the Lakers. Yet, somehow, they're still here.
April 12, 2023 at 7:50 AM -
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The Lakers claimed the seventh spot in the Western Conference playoffs with a grueling overtime victory over the short-handed Timberwolves in the NBA's play-in...
April 12, 2023 at 1:50 AM -
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Visit ESPN for the live game of the Minnesota Timberwolves vs. Los Angeles Lakers NBA basketball game on April 11, 2023
April 11, 2023 at 8:50 PM -
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Timberwolves big man Rudy Gobert has been suspended for one game by the team, and he will not play in Tuesday's play-in game against the Lakers.
April 10, 2023 at 11:50 AM -
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The Lakers will face the Timberwolves in the play-in tournament on Tuesday. LeBron James said Los Angeles needs to "stay on edge" for the game.
April 9, 2023 at 6:50 PM -
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Want to learn how the NBA play-in tournament works? Check out this 2023 guide.
April 9, 2023 at 4:50 PM -
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Everything you need to know about the NBA postseason is right here.
April 9, 2023 at 2:50 PM -
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The Lakers have signed Tristan Thompson, a veteran center with playoff experience on LeBron James' teams in Cleveland, and Shaquille Harrison, a defensive-minded point...
April 9, 2023 at 9:50 AM -
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The Lakers have bigger plans, but LeBron James took time to recognize it was "pretty cool" that the team will finish the regular season with a winning record after...
April 8, 2023 at 1:50 AM -
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Suns center Bismack Biyombo was ruled out for the game after suffering a right knee injury Friday against the Lakers. Phoenix also lost guard Cameron Payne, who landed...
April 7, 2023 at 9:50 PM -
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In what felt like a do-or-die game for both teams, Kawhi Leonard played the entire second half for the first time in a decade to lead the Clippers to a 125-118 win over...
April 6, 2023 at 12:50 AM -
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LeBron James and Anthony Davis were both listed as questionable with their respective foot injuries, but the Lakers upgraded them to available approximately 45 minutes...
April 5, 2023 at 6:50 PM -
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Rob Pelinka's series of trades has not only led to wins but a team the Lakers can keep intact for the 2023-24 season.
April 5, 2023 at 5:50 AM -
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The Lakers clinched a play-in spot Tuesday, but with LeBron James and Anthony Davis both logging heavy minutes in the overtime win, their availability for Wednesday's...
April 4, 2023 at 11:50 PM -
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The Clippers are ready to face the Lakers on Wednesday in what will possibly be the most "meaningful" game between the hallway rivals due to the teams' dueling playoff...
April 4, 2023 at 1:50 PM -
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The Lakers' late push, with Sunday's victory marking their 10th win in their past 14 games, has LeBron James talking about a hopeful title run.
April 2, 2023 at 9:50 PM -
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Despite being hobbled by a turned ankle, Anthony Davis didn't miss a single possession and scored 17 of his 38 points in the fourth quarter to lead L.A. past Minnesota...
March 31, 2023 at 11:50 PM -
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Anthony Davis led the Lakers to their 38th win of the season Wednesday night and believe they can "definitely make a run" as they round into form at full...
March 29, 2023 at 10:50 PM -
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Chicago Bulls center Andre Drummond missed the team's home game against the Los Angeles Lakers on Wednesday night after he posted on Twitter that he was deleting his...
March 29, 2023 at 6:50 PM -
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Oklahoma City, tied with the Lakers for the final two Western Conference play-in spots, will be without leading scorer Shai Gilgeous-Alexander on Tuesday.
March 28, 2023 at 1:50 PM -
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LeBron James returned to the Lakers on Sunday after missing the previous 13 games with a tendon injury in his right foot.
March 26, 2023 at 12:50 PM -
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Lakers star LeBron James has been upgraded from doubtful to questionable for Sunday's game against the Chicago Bulls, the team announced Sunday morning
March 25, 2023 at 4:50 PM -
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At 37-37, the Lakers on Friday reached .500 for the first time as a franchise in more than 400 days, dating back to Jan. 25 of last season.
March 25, 2023 at 12:50 AM -
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Lakers coach Darvin Ham said D'Angelo Russell (sore right hip) will be day-to-day moving forward.
March 24, 2023 at 6:50 PM -
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Suns coach Monty Williams has been fined $20,000 for public criticism of the officiating after complaining about the free throw disparity following a loss to the...
March 24, 2023 at 10:50 AM -
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A foot injury threatened to derail another season, but the Lakers big man found motivation in a rainbow drawing from his 6-year-old.
March 24, 2023 at 4:50 AM -
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Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James continues to make progress following a tendon injury in his right foot and could play "a few" games in the final week of the regular...
March 23, 2023 at 11:50 AM -
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Austin Reaves provided a jolt that helped the Lakers beat the Suns on Wednesday night and move back into the West's No. 10 spot.
March 23, 2023 at 12:50 AM -
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Phoenix coach Monty Williams gave just one answer before leaving his postgame news conference Wednesday night, after the Lakers shot 46 free throws to the Suns'...
March 23, 2023 at 12:50 AM -
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Austin Reaves scored a career-high 35 points -- including the Lakers' last 10 straight -- to beat the Magic on Sunday night and vault L.A. back into the playoff...
March 19, 2023 at 11:50 PM -
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Three weeks since LeBron James suffered a foot injury -- and with three weeks remaining in the regular season -- Lakers coach Darvin Ham offered the most encouraging...
March 19, 2023 at 7:50 PM -
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Lakers star Anthony Davis shouldered the blame for Saturday's 111-110 loss to the Mavericks in which Davis missed a crucial late free throw and fouled a shooter on a...
March 18, 2023 at 4:50 AM -
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Mavs star Kyrie Irving returned from a three-game absence and scored 38 points and also assisted on the game-winning 3 at the buzzer in a 111-110 win over the...
March 17, 2023 at 6:50 PM -
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The Golden State Warriors and Los Angeles Lakers were among 10 teams that combined to pay a total of $163.6 million in revenue sharing to smaller market teams, according...
March 17, 2023 at 4:50 PM -
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With 12 games to go, the Lakers remain stuck in 10th place in the West after falling 114-110 to the conference-worst Rockets on Wednesday, leading Jarred Vanderbilt to...
March 15, 2023 at 10:50 PM -
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Lakers star Anthony Davis, who has not been cleared for back-to-backs as he recovers from a foot injury, will sit out Wednesday against Houston on the heels of a massive...
March 14, 2023 at 10:50 PM -
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A disappointed Anthony Davis put the Lakers' loss to the Knicks squarely on himself, telling reporters, "I didn't do my job tonight," as Los Angeles squandered a chance...
March 13, 2023 at 12:50 AM -
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D'Angelo Russell returned from a six-game absence and scored 16 of his 28 points in the fourth quarter to lead the Lakers to a 122-112 win over the Raptors.
March 11, 2023 at 1:50 AM -
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D'Angelo Russell is expected to make his return to the lineup Friday against the Toronto Raptors following a six-game absence because of a right ankle sprain, Los...
March 9, 2023 at 3:50 PM -
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Pau Gasol became the 12th player in franchise history to have his number honored and said during a halftime ceremony Tuesday night that "it really exceeds any dream or...
March 7, 2023 at 10:50 PM -
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Guard Stephen Curry returned to the Golden State Warriors' lineup Sunday in a 113-105 loss to the Los Angeles Lakers, and he finished with 27 points, 6 assists and 2...
March 5, 2023 at 1:50 PM -
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Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry and forward Andre Iguodala are probable to make their respective returns from injury Sunday afternoon as the Warriors face the...
March 4, 2023 at 2:50 PM -
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LeBron James suffered a tendon injury in his right foot against the Mavericks last weekend and will be reevaluated in about three weeks, the Lakers announced...
March 2, 2023 at 12:50 PM -
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The Los Angeles Lakers have ruled Anthony Davis out of Wednesday night's game against the Oklahoma City Thunder because of a stress injury to his right foot, an injury...
March 1, 2023 at 11:50 AM -
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LeBron James' injured right foot is expected to be reassessed in two weeks to see how much progress he's made, but the timeline for his return is expected to extend...
February 28, 2023 at 9:50 AM -
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The weekend's biggest NBA games are on ESPN and ABC. Here's a rundown of the most important storylines from our experts.
February 26, 2023 at 7:50 PM -
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After the Mavericks blew a 27-point lead to the Lakers in a loss Sunday, coach Jason Kidd said his team has "got to mature."
February 26, 2023 at 6:50 PM -
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Lakers coach Darvin Ham said D'Angelo Russell will get reevaluated Friday, but X-rays on his ankle came back negative.
February 23, 2023 at 8:50 PM -
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After a tumultuous end to his tumultuous tenure with the Lakers, new Clippers guard Russell Westbrook spoke to reporters on Wednesday, saying he was happy to be on a...
February 22, 2023 at 8:50 PM -
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First-year coach Darvin Ham opened up his team's final stretch of the season after the All-Star break Wednesday by stating Los Angeles' goal loud and clear: The Lakers...
February 22, 2023 at 3:50 PM -
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Patrick Beverley, who landed with his hometown Bulls after a trade by the Lakers, has one goal for his former team: "Knock them out of the playoffs."
February 22, 2023 at 10:50 AM -
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Calling the rest of the Lakers' schedule "23 of the most important games of my career, for a regular season," Los Angeles star LeBron James appeared committed to push...
February 19, 2023 at 5:50 PM -
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Speaking for the first time since the NBA trade deadline, LeBron James shared his impressions of the revamped Lakers roster, which picked up a win Wednesday against the...
February 16, 2023 at 12:50 AM -
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André Snellings looks at the effect the new faces on the Lakers will have, and how it will impact fantasy and betting.
February 15, 2023 at 10:50 PM -
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Bronny James, the son of Lakers star LeBron James, was among 26 players named to the Team USA roster for this year's Nike Hoop Summit.
February 14, 2023 at 9:50 PM -
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Los Angeles Lakers vice president of basketball operations and general manager Rob Pelinka, said the team's trades at the deadline were made to give the franchise...
February 11, 2023 at 1:50 PM -
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LeBron James was out and the new-look Los Angeles Lakers looked locked in with a 109-103 road win against the Golden State Warriors on Saturday.
February 11, 2023 at 12:50 PM -
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D'Angelo Russell, saying he "never hoped to be back" with the Lakers after being traded in 2017, is embracing his second chance. "I'm a grown man now," he said.
February 10, 2023 at 2:50 PM -
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Lakers star Anthony Davis cleared the air over his body language during LeBron James' record-breaking shot this week, saying he was simply mad about losing.
February 10, 2023 at 1:50 AM -
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NBA record-breaker LeBron James teamed up with Liverpool stars to unveil the range of apparel, which includes special soccer and basketball jerseys.
February 9, 2023 at 6:50 PM -
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The Lakers are trading Thomas Bryant to the Nuggets for Davon Reed and three second-round picks, sources told ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski.
February 9, 2023 at 5:50 PM -
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The Lakers have agreed to a deal to land point guard D'Angelo Russell in a three-team trade involving the Timberwolves and Jazz, sources said.
February 8, 2023 at 7:50 PM -
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Lakers star LeBron James, with a fadeaway jumper late in the third quarter Tuesday night, overtook Kareem Abdul-Jabbar as the NBA's all-time scoring leader, breaking a...
February 8, 2023 at 1:50 AM -
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LeBron James said that while he was disappointed by the Lakers losing out on trading for Kyrie Irving, his focus has shifted to "where it should be and that's this club...
February 6, 2023 at 12:50 PM -
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King James is very close to passing Kareem Abdul-Jabbar as the NBA's career scoring leader. We're tracking the final points before the Lakers star takes the top...
February 5, 2023 at 8:50 AM -
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Trey Murphy III and the New Orleans Pelicans put a relieving end to a 10-game losing streak on Saturday night, authoring a 131-126 victory over the Los Angeles Lakers at...
February 5, 2023 at 3:50 AM