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Austin Reaves hopes to move on from the nicknames 'AR-15' and 'Hillbilly Kobe' that he picked up from fans during his surprisingly successful rookie season with the...
July 22, 2022 at 7:50 AM -
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Spurs rookie Jeremy Sochan says he was "not intending on being disrespectful" to Russell Westbrook when he associated the word "bricks" with the Lakers star.
July 18, 2022 at 6:50 AM -
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The Los Angeles Lakers superstar teamed up with DeMar DeRozan for his first Drew League appearance since 2011.
July 16, 2022 at 8:50 PM -
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Thad Foucher suggested that he and Russell Westbrook were no longer fully aligned over whether the former MVP should want to remain on the Lakers.
July 15, 2022 at 7:50 PM -
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Lakers coach Darvin Ham addressed the trade rumors swirling around the team on a night when LeBron James and Russell Westbrook showed up for the summer league game but...
July 9, 2022 at 12:50 AM -
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Free-agent center Thomas Bryant signed with the Los Angeles Lakers, with sources telling ESPN that it's a one-year deal for the veterans minimum.
July 6, 2022 at 1:50 PM -
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Thomas Bryant agreed to a one-year, veteran-minimum deal with the Lakers, a source confirmed to ESPN.
July 5, 2022 at 9:50 PM -
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Bettors have been gravitating toward the Lakers to win the NBA title next season despite the team not having made any significant moves to a roster that missed the...
July 1, 2022 at 2:50 PM -
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The Lakers have agreed to deals with Lonnie Walker IV, Damian Jones, Troy Brown Jr. and Juan Toscano-Anderson.
June 30, 2022 at 5:50 PM -
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Malik Monk is signing a two-year, $19 million deal with the Sacramento Kings after a career-year with the Lakers last season.
June 30, 2022 at 4:50 PM -
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Their famous fathers never shared a pro roster, but the sons of Scottie Pippen and Shaquille O'Neal will be looking to make the Lakers' roster this fall.
June 28, 2022 at 7:50 PM -
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Russell Westbrook has exercised his $47.1 million option and will return to the Lakers for a second season, sources told ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski. This will be the...
June 28, 2022 at 8:50 AM -
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The Lakers are the only team known to be interested in acquiring Nets guard Kyrie Irving in a sign-and-trade deal, sources told ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski. Teams can...
June 27, 2022 at 10:50 AM -
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Kyrie Irving has a list that includes the Lakers, Clippers, Knicks, Heat, Mavericks and 76ers that he'd like the Nets to sign-and-trade him to if he can't reach a new...
June 23, 2022 at 3:50 PM -
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The Lakers traded into Thursday night's NBA draft, acquiring the Magic's No. 35 overall pick, which they used to select Max Christie out of Michigan State. They also are...
June 23, 2022 at 11:50 AM -
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Shareef O'Neal, speaking Tuesday following a pre-draft workout with the Lakers, said he and his father, franchise legend Shaquille O'Neal, were at odds over his decision...
June 21, 2022 at 4:50 PM -
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Kendrick Nunn, 26, who missed all of last season because of a bone bruise in his right knee, is opting into the final year of his contract with the Los Angeles Lakers...
June 21, 2022 at 2:50 PM -
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How unpredictable is Thursday's NBA draft? Which stars will change teams in free agency? What are the Lakers' options? Here are 10 storylines we're watching.
June 20, 2022 at 5:50 AM -
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The Los Angeles Lakers have agreed to hire Atlanta Hawks assistant Chris Jent as Darvin Ham's top assistant coach on his staff, sources told ESPN's Adrian...
June 18, 2022 at 5:50 PM -
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The Los Angeles Lakers began to reshape their coaching staff under Darvin Ham by letting assistants David Fizdale, Mike Penberty and John Lucas III go on Tuesday...
June 7, 2022 at 11:50 AM -
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Longtime NBA assistant Darvin Ham was introduced as the Los Angeles Lakers' new coach Monday with point guard Russell Westbrook standing off to the side in a public show...
June 6, 2022 at 1:50 PM -
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A Los Angeles Lakers jersey worn by Kobe Bryant in his rookie season, including two playoff games, sold at auction for $2.73 million this weekend.
June 5, 2022 at 1:50 PM -
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The Lakers have announced the hiring of Darvin Ham as their new head coach, with general manager Rob Pelinka praising the Bucks assistant's "no-nonsense and hard-working...
June 3, 2022 at 9:50 AM -
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The Lakers found their new head coach in Ham. The NBA world took to Twitter to offer their thoughts.
May 27, 2022 at 7:50 PM -
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Darvin Ham will be the next head coach of the Lakers, agreeing to a four-year deal with the team, sources told ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski. Ham, an assistant with the...
May 27, 2022 at 5:50 PM -
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Former NBA assistant and current Michigan coach Juwan Howard declined an overture made by the Lakers to be a candidate for the team's coaching job, sources told ESPN's...
May 22, 2022 at 11:50 AM -
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Bucks assistant Darvin Ham, former Trail Blazers coach Terry Stotts and Warriors assistant Kenny Atkinson are among the candidates who have advanced to the final round...
May 20, 2022 at 11:50 AM -
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The Lakers have received permission to interview Warriors assistant Kenny Atkinson for their head coaching vacancy, sources told ESPN. Atkinson has already interviewed...
May 11, 2022 at 6:50 PM -
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While making it clear that she will make the "hard decisions" regarding the Lakers, owner Jeanie Buss told the Los Angeles Times that she is getting input from Phil...
May 10, 2022 at 7:50 PM -
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The Lakers interviewed former Blazers coach Terry Stotts for the franchise's coaching job on Friday, sources told ESPN.
May 6, 2022 at 5:50 PM -
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HBO issued a statement Tuesday defending its series "Winning Time," saying its "dramatization" of the Los Angeles Lakers, including depictions of former executive Jerry...
April 26, 2022 at 12:50 PM -
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Former Lakers executive Jerry West has demanded a retraction and an apology for what he called "a baseless and malicious assault" on his character in the HBO series...
April 19, 2022 at 6:50 PM -
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Nuggets guard Facundo Campazzo has been suspended for Game 1 of their first-round playoff series against the Warriors for a shoving incident in the regular-season...
April 13, 2022 at 5:50 PM -
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Russell Westbrook blamed a number of factors for his and the Lakers' disappointing season, including Frank Vogel, false news reports and roster construction.
April 11, 2022 at 7:50 PM -
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LeBron James said on Monday he will be hands off when it comes to the Los Angeles Lakers offseason decision-making process, and offered support for teammate Russell...
April 11, 2022 at 11:50 AM -
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The Los Angeles Lakers fired head coach Frank Vogel on Monday after his team finished 33-49, the team announced.
April 11, 2022 at 11:50 AM -
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Frank Vogel has coached his final game with the Lakers, a decision expected to be shared with him as soon as Monday, sources told ESPN.
April 10, 2022 at 10:50 PM -
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LeBron James' sprained left ankle will prevent him from returning to the Lakers this season. James has played in just one game since suffering the injury on March...
April 8, 2022 at 10:50 AM -
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Los Angeles Lakers star Anthony Davis says he "can't control" any of the hypothetical trade scenarios that are likely to pop up after his team's disappointing...
April 7, 2022 at 1:50 PM -
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A season that started with championship promise for the Lakers ended with them failing to qualify for the play-in tournament. A loss to the Suns on Tuesday coupled with...
April 5, 2022 at 10:50 PM -
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Lakers legend Kareem Abdul-Jabbar issued an apology to LeBron James, saying it wasn't his intention to criticize the current L.A. star and that he has "tremendous...
April 5, 2022 at 2:51 PM -
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LeBron James, who has been dealing with a left ankle sprain, will miss Tuesday's game against the Suns. The Lakers are two games behind the Spurs for the final spot in...
April 5, 2022 at 11:50 AM -
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Who will get the East's No. 1 seed? Can the Lakers make the play-in? Get ready for the season's final week with our NBA Power Rankings finale.
April 4, 2022 at 5:51 AM -
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Anthony Davis said he thinks about "what we could have been" after the injury-riddled Lakers lost their sixth straight game on Sunday.
April 3, 2022 at 7:50 PM -
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Hall of Famer Kareem Abdul-Jabbar again publicly criticized current Lakers star LeBron James for actions Abdul-Jabbar thinks are "beneath" James.
April 3, 2022 at 1:50 PM -
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Lakers star LeBron James will miss Sunday's game against the Nuggets with a sore left ankle and is considered day-to-day going forward, coach Frank Vogel told...
April 3, 2022 at 11:50 AM -
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Despite getting 38 from LeBron James and 23 from Anthony Davis, the Los Angeles Lakers fell 114-111 in a crucial game to the New Orleans Pelicans.
April 1, 2022 at 7:50 PM -
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As the Lakers fight to stay in the Western Conference play-in picture, relive a season full of drama in Los Angeles.
April 1, 2022 at 5:51 AM -
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LeBron James hopes to return to the Lakers on Friday, while Anthony Davis is considered a game-time decision vs. the Pelicans, sources told ESPN.
March 31, 2022 at 12:50 PM -
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The Lakers have listed LeBron James as out and Anthony Davis as doubtful for Thursday's game at Utah.
March 30, 2022 at 2:50 PM -
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The Los Angeles Lakers dropped to 11th place in the West after Tuesday night's loss to the Mavs, leaving them on the outside of the play-in tournament looking in for the...
March 29, 2022 at 9:50 PM -
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The Lakers were without LeBron James (ankle sprain) and Anthony Davis (midfoot sprain) for Tuesday's crucial matchup with the Mavericks.
March 29, 2022 at 3:50 PM -
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Anthony Davis is readying for a return, going through a full live practice Monday for the first time since suffering a mid-foot sprain last month, while LeBron James is...
March 28, 2022 at 2:52 PM -
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LeBron James turned his ankle in the Lakers' loss to the Pelicans on Sunday, and his availability is in question as L.A. faces a crucial stretch.
March 27, 2022 at 10:50 PM -
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Thanks to a 41-point third quarter, the Pelicans stunned the Lakers 116-108 in a pivotal contest in the Western Conference play-in race.
March 27, 2022 at 9:50 PM -
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Out since March 8 with a strained right hamstring, Pelicans forward Brandon Ingram will play against the Lakers, his former team.
March 27, 2022 at 12:50 PM -
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Lakers coach Frank Vogel touted LeBron James' case for a fifth MVP award, acknowledging that the team's record will hurt his case but saying, "You can't tell me that...
March 25, 2022 at 5:50 PM -
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The Lakers' loss to the Sixers on Wednesday night left them just a half-game up on the Pelicans, making Sunday's showdown with New Orleans a "must-win," Russell...
March 24, 2022 at 12:50 AM -
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Lakers star LeBron James didn't play in Wednesday's 126-121 home loss to the 76ers because of soreness in his left knee.
March 23, 2022 at 1:50 PM -
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As the Lakers closed their road trip on a bit of an upswing with a win over the Cavs, LeBron James -- who poured in 38 points against his former team -- insists he still...
March 21, 2022 at 10:50 PM -
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LeBron James passed Karl Malone on the all-time scoring list on Saturday to move up to No. 2, but the Wizards spoiled James' night as the Lakers continue to...
March 21, 2022 at 5:50 AM -
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Lakers star LeBron James moved to No. 2 on the NBA's all-time scoring list, passing former Jazz great Karl Malone during Saturday night's game against the...
March 19, 2022 at 6:50 PM -
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Russell Westbrook came up with a steal and a clutch 3-pointer to send Friday's game against Toronto into overtime. "Big-time IQ there on his part and a big-time shot by...
March 18, 2022 at 10:50 PM -
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During a season in which little has gone to plan, the Lakers found a theoretical gem in Monk. But will a career year lead to an exit this offseason?
March 18, 2022 at 4:50 AM -
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Lakers guard Russell Westbrook scoffed at the Timberwolves' trash-talking during Wednesday night's loss, saying he didn't feel the need to acknowledge it.
March 16, 2022 at 11:50 PM -
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Anthony Davis, who spoke to reporters before the Lakers met the Suns on Sunday, cannot say for sure whether he will return to game action for Los Angeles this season...
March 13, 2022 at 7:50 PM -
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LeBron James had 50 points for the second time in three games to rally the Lakers to victory, leading coach Frank Vogel to say the NBA "has never seen a player at this...
March 12, 2022 at 1:50 AM -
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The Lakers' struggles continued Wednesday night in a 139-130 overtime loss to the Houston Rockets, who hold the worst record in the Western Conference.
March 9, 2022 at 11:50 PM -
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LeBron James will be back in the Lakers' lineup Wednesday night against the Rockets in Houston.
March 9, 2022 at 3:52 PM -
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After his wife, Nina, posted on social media about the criticism and "death wishes" her family has received, Russell Westbrook spoke out about the harassment they've...
March 7, 2022 at 11:50 PM -
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Gregg Popovich tied Don Nelson's NBA record with his 1,335th career victory as a coach in the San Antonio Spurs' 117-110 win over the Los Angeles Lakers on Monday night...
March 7, 2022 at 9:50 PM -
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An NBA Finals rematch. Two 50-plus point performances. Where does every team stand after a wild weekend?
March 7, 2022 at 5:50 AM -
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Lakers coach Frank Vogel has resisted using Russell Westbrook in a bench role despite an increasing push from many in the organization to demote him, sources told...
March 5, 2022 at 5:50 PM -
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Lakers guard Russell Westbrook said his role with the team has changed "every single night," but that he's determined to figure things out and "fight to the...
March 4, 2022 at 12:52 AM -
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As bleak as things might seem for the Lakers after their 10th loss in 13 games, LeBron James insisted he won't give up on the season, while sources said he is committed...
March 2, 2022 at 12:52 AM -
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Veteran point guard Isaiah Thomas, who has played for the Lakers and Mavericks this season, signed a 10-day contract with the Charlotte Hornets on Wednesday.
March 1, 2022 at 10:53 AM -
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The 76ers are emerging as frontrunners to acquire center DeAndre Jordan either as a waiver claim or free agent signing, sources told ESPN on Monday. Jordan was waived by...
February 28, 2022 at 5:50 PM -
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The Lakers season found a new low Sunday as their path forward only gets more difficult.
February 28, 2022 at 12:54 AM -
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LeBron James addressed remarks he made over the weekend, saying he sees himself being with the Lakers "as long as I can play" and that he is "very confident" in the...
February 26, 2022 at 1:50 AM -
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Klutch Sports CEO Rich Paul met with Lakers owner Jeanie Buss and general manager Rob Pelinka on Tuesday, insisting that there's no movement underway to seek management...
February 25, 2022 at 4:50 PM