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LeBron James used a question about Oklahoma City's Josh Giddey as an opportunity to praise Thunder general manager Sam Presti on Saturday, less than two weeks after the...
February 19, 2022 at 1:50 PM -
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The Suns and Warriors, considered second-tier contenders to begin the season, enter the All-Star break as the favorites to win the NBA title at sportsbooks around the...
February 18, 2022 at 7:50 AM -
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Anthony Davis will be out at least four weeks after an MRI showed that the Los Angeles Lakers star suffered a mid-foot sprain, the team announced Thursday.
February 17, 2022 at 8:51 PM -
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Lakers forward Anthony Davis will undergo an MRI on his right ankle on Thursday, and sources told ESPN he is expected to miss at least two weeks.
February 16, 2022 at 8:50 PM -
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Klay Thompson finished with 33 points and scored 16 in the fourth quarter of Saturday's
February 12, 2022 at 10:50 PM -
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Goran Dragic is expected to negotiate a contract buyout with the Spurs and will likely be aggressively pursued by teams such as the Lakers and Warriors, sources told...
February 12, 2022 at 5:50 PM -
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Lakers coach Frank Vogel said "it's a new day" for his team after the trade deadline passed with L.A. being just one of eight teams to make no moves.
February 11, 2022 at 6:51 PM -
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Los Angeles Lakers vice president of basketball operations and general manager Rob Pelinka said the team was "aggressive" in trade talks, but couldn't agree to a deal...
February 10, 2022 at 4:50 PM -
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LeBron James admitted the trade deadline has been "weighing on" the Lakers, saying it almost feels like the team is in a "fog" and "we're all trying to see what's on the...
February 10, 2022 at 12:51 AM -
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Lakers guard Russell Westbrook played through tightness in his back Tuesday night but felt too much discomfort to play in a back-to-back against Portland, sources told...
February 9, 2022 at 6:51 PM -
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As the trade deadline nears, the Los Angeles Lakers are acknowledging that something needs to be done to get the team back on course, sources told ESPN.
February 9, 2022 at 1:50 AM -
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Veteran Russell Westbrook hasn't been an ideal fit with the Lakers this season, but teammate LeBron James said Monday that Los Angeles is "all in this together" as the...
February 7, 2022 at 5:51 PM -
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After getting benched for the overtime of the Lakers' win over the Knicks on Saturday, Russell Westbrook said all that matters is the team ended up with a...
February 6, 2022 at 12:50 AM -
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LeBron James, who had missed the Lakers' past five games, returned to the starting lineup against the Knicks Saturday with "a great performance," as Los Angeles coach...
February 5, 2022 at 5:50 PM -
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LeBron James, who has missed the Los Angeles Lakers' last five games with swelling in his left knee, could return on Saturday night against the New York Knicks (8:30...
February 5, 2022 at 4:50 PM -
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LeBron James, who has missed the Los Angeles Lakers' last five games with swelling in his left knee, could return on Saturday night against the New York Knicks (8:30...
February 5, 2022 at 1:50 PM -
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Lakers forward Carmelo Anthony suffered a strained right hamstring in the first half and didn't return in Thursday night's 111-110 loss to the LA Clippers.
February 3, 2022 at 9:50 PM -
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The trade deadline is fast approaching. Will the 76ers make a move to help Joel Embiid? What will the Lakers do? Our experts dive in.
February 3, 2022 at 5:50 AM -
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Vanessa Bryant, widow of former Los Angeles Lakers great Kobe Bryant, will be recognized as one of the leading women in sports at an event during Super Bowl...
February 1, 2022 at 11:50 AM -
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LeBron James has continued swelling in his left knee and is not with the Lakers for Sunday's game at the Hawks.
January 30, 2022 at 9:50 AM -
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The Philadelphia 76ers have banned a fan indefinitely from Sixers games and all future events at Wells Fargo Center after he taunted Lakers forward Carmelo Anthony...
January 28, 2022 at 6:50 PM -
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Los Angeles Lakers stars LeBron James and Anthony Davis did not play in Friday night's 117-114 loss to the Charlotte Hornets because of injuries.
January 28, 2022 at 4:50 PM -
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Lakers forward Carmelo Anthony said some fans at Wells Fargo Center used "unacceptable" language while taunting him during Thursday's loss to the Sixers.
January 27, 2022 at 9:50 PM -
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LeBron James, who has scored 25 points or more in 18 consecutive games, didn't play for the Lakers on Thursday night in Philly due to knee soreness. He is day-to-day...
January 27, 2022 at 3:51 PM -
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LeBron James, who has scored 25 points or more in 18 consecutive games, is listed as questionable for the Lakers' game vs. Philadelphia on Thursday because of knee...
January 27, 2022 at 11:50 AM -
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Lakers star Anthony Davis returned Tuesday night against the Nets after missing 17 games with a sprained MCL in his left knee. He finished with 8 points and 4 blocks in...
January 25, 2022 at 3:51 PM -
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Anthony Davis, out for the past five weeks with a sprained MCL in his left knee, will not play in Sunday's game against the Miami Heat, coach Frank Vogel said.
January 23, 2022 at 2:51 PM -
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Los Angeles Lakers forward Anthony Davis could return from a 16-game absence vs. the Miami Heat on Sunday after being upgraded to questionable.
January 22, 2022 at 6:51 PM -
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Lakers star Russell Westbrook told ESPN that he was disappointed with his fourth-quarter benching in Wednesday's loss to the Pacers but that he remains undeterred about...
January 21, 2022 at 5:50 AM -
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Lakers forward LeBron James has surged past Warriors guard Stephen Curry and into the lead among all NBA players in All-Star voting ahead of polls closing Saturday night...
January 20, 2022 at 11:51 AM -
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Coach Frank Vogel pulled Russell Westbrook late in the Lakers' loss to the Pacers on Wednesday night, with sources saying Vogel had assurances that the organization...
January 20, 2022 at 1:51 AM -
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Lakers coach Frank Vogel said repeatedly Wednesday that he is focused on the task at hand -- namely, getting L.A. turned around -- amid questions about his job...
January 19, 2022 at 7:50 PM -
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The Jazz said Donovan Mitchell took a hit before halftime in Monday night's loss to the Lakers and began experiencing symptoms after the game.
January 18, 2022 at 5:50 PM -
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LeBron James apologized to Lakers fans and the next night Los Angeles made the No. 1 offense in the league look sorry in a 101-95 win over the Utah Jazz on...
January 18, 2022 at 1:51 AM -
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Los Angeles Lakers guard Russell Westbrook said Magic Johnson was "entitled to his opinion" after the former Lakers great was critical of the team's effort following a...
January 16, 2022 at 12:52 AM -
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Anthony Davis participated in an individual on-court workout on Friday and the Lakers are optimistic he could return sometime during L.A.'s long road trip at the end of...
January 14, 2022 at 2:51 PM -
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Russell Westbrook said, "The word 'slump' isn't something I lean on," as he vowed to figure it out after four straight games of poor shooting.
January 13, 2022 at 4:51 AM -
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Carmelo Anthony, echoing a preseason prediction from LeBron James, said last year's Tampa Bay Bucs were a good comparison for the Lakers in that it has taken time for...
January 11, 2022 at 5:51 PM -
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Ja Morant just keeps soaring to new heights. And in Sunday's win over the Lakers, the budding Grizzlies star's ascent was quite literal, as Morant's two-handed...
January 10, 2022 at 12:51 AM -
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As the only non-guard in the top 10, LeBron James is in the presence of elite company and within reach of notching 10,000 career assists.
January 9, 2022 at 9:52 PM -
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As the NBA celebrates the 50th anniversary of the Lakers' 33-game winning streak, we look at other marks likely to stand the test of time.
January 7, 2022 at 4:50 AM -
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Russell Westbrook bounced back from his nine-turnover outing Sunday by committing zero miscues in the Lakers' win over the Kings on Tuesday -- the first time the point...
January 5, 2022 at 12:51 AM -
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Trading Rajon Rondo to the Cavaliers gave the Lakers roster flexibility, coach Frank Vogel explained Monday, while noting that the team will miss his basketball...
January 3, 2022 at 5:50 PM -
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After his 9 turnovers and 0-for-5 shooting from 3 allowed the Wolves to hang around late into Sunday's game, Lakers guard Russell Westbrook saw no issue with the state...
January 3, 2022 at 12:52 AM -
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Lakers star LeBron James, one day after his 37th birthday, continued his recent tear with a season-high 43 in Friday's win over the Blazers, becoming the oldest player...
January 1, 2022 at 1:50 AM -
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Frank Vogel cleared the league's COVID-19 protocols and was back with the Lakers for Friday night's 139-106 win over the visiting Blazers.
December 31, 2021 at 11:52 AM -
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Trade season kicked off with a deal between the Cavaliers and Lakers. Here's a rundown of the latest moves.
December 31, 2021 at 9:51 AM -
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The Cleveland Cavaliers have agreed to trade Denzel Valentine to the Los Angeles Lakers in exchange for Rajon Rondo, sources told ESPN.
December 31, 2021 at 9:51 AM -
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The Cleveland Cavaliers are nearing a trade to acquire Los Angeles Lakers guard Rajon Rondo, and an agreement is expected to be completed as soon as Friday, sources told...
December 30, 2021 at 4:50 PM -
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Memphis Grizzlies star Ja Morant helped erase a 13-point deficit late in the third quarter and finished with 41 points to lead his team past the Lakers 104-99.
December 29, 2021 at 10:50 PM -
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Starting at center for not only the first time of his 19-year career -- but for what he said was the first time in his life -- LeBron James keyed a 132-123 victory for...
December 28, 2021 at 10:51 PM -
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Nearing the halfway mark of his debut season with the Lakers and recognizing his play is under constant scrutiny as Los Angeles struggles through a losing streak...
December 27, 2021 at 2:51 PM -
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With 39 points on Saturday, James surpassed two Lakers greats to claim a couple of additional all-time marks.
December 25, 2021 at 11:51 PM -
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Russell Westbrook shot 4-for-20 from the field and finished a minus-23 in a 122-115 loss to the Nets on Saturday.
December 25, 2021 at 10:50 PM -
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The Brooklyn Nets will have James Harden on Christmas but Kevin Durant and Kyrie Irving remain in health and safety protocols and have been ruled out for Saturday's game...
December 24, 2021 at 11:50 AM -
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Darren Collison, who retired in 2019, is expected to be in the Lakers' lineup on Christmas Day against the Nets after signing a 10-day hardship exemption.
December 24, 2021 at 11:50 AM -
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Former Lakers stars such as Robert Horry and Metta Sandiford-Artest took part in a halftime ceremony Thursday night to commemorate the final event at Staples Center...
December 23, 2021 at 9:50 PM -
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The Brooklyn Nets have enough players for their Christmas showdown against the Lakers after James Harden, Paul Millsap and Jevon Carter cleared COVID-19 protocols, coach...
December 23, 2021 at 8:50 AM -
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Acting head coach David Fizdale said the Lakers don't need Westbrook to play the hero with the roster in flux. They just need steady play out of their point guard, he...
December 22, 2021 at 6:51 PM -
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Back at .500 following a loss to the Suns on Tuesday, Lakers star LeBron James made it sound like he knows as much about his team's potential now as he did when it was...
December 22, 2021 at 12:53 AM -
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Get a summary of the Phoenix Suns vs. Los Angeles Lakers basketball game
December 21, 2021 at 7:50 PM -
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DeMar DeRozan matched a season high with 38 points, including 19 in the fourth quarter, in a 115-110 win over the Lakers.
December 19, 2021 at 10:51 PM -
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Lakers star Anthony Davis said Sunday he is thankful the MCL sprain in his left knee isn't a more serious injury and that he is "in a good space."
December 19, 2021 at 6:51 PM -
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Lakers coach Frank Vogel is in the NBA's health and safety protocols. David Fizdale will serve as the team's coach for Sunday night's game in Chicago.
December 19, 2021 at 8:50 AM -
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DeMar DeRozan, Coby White and Javonte Green are set to return Sunday vs. the Lakers after clearing health and safety protocols.
December 18, 2021 at 5:50 PM -
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Lakers star Anthony Davis suffered an MCL sprain in his left knee on Friday and will be reevaluated after four weeks.
December 18, 2021 at 3:50 PM -
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Anthony Davis will undergo an MRI on Saturday on his left knee. "So far, all is in good structure, but want to take another image," a source told ESPN's Dave...
December 17, 2021 at 10:51 PM -
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Russell Westbrook arrived six hours before gametime and had 14 points after clearing protocol Friday, while Isaiah Thomas had 19 points in his season debut in a 110-92...
December 17, 2021 at 2:53 PM -
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Lakers guards Russell Westbrook and Avery Bradley have entered the league's COVID-19 protocols. The team, meanwhile, is planning to sign free agent Isaiah Thomas under a...
December 16, 2021 at 1:50 PM -
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The Chicago Bulls, who are next scheduled to play against the Lakers on Sunday, have not gathered as a team since Monday, just before the league postponed their two...
December 16, 2021 at 11:52 AM -
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Unheralded rookie Austin Reaves stepped up for the short-handed Lakers on Wednesday night, hitting the game-winning 3-pointer in overtime to beat the Mavericks...
December 15, 2021 at 11:50 PM -
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Dallas Mavericks superstar Luka Doncic will miss his third straight game Wednesday against the Los Angeles Lakers because of left ankle soreness, the team...
December 14, 2021 at 12:50 PM -
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The Lakers canceled practice on Tuesday, and flew to Dallas for Wednesday's game vs. the Mavericks short-handed, with Talen Horton-Tucker, Dwight Howard and Malik Monk...
December 14, 2021 at 11:50 AM -
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Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James said getting plenty of sleep helped him post a 30-point triple-double Sunday night, making him the oldest player ever to accomplish...
December 12, 2021 at 11:50 PM -
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LeBron James helps the Lakers notch their first win against OKC. Kevin Durant and Trae Young get into it. That's was part of what you might've missed from Friday's NBA...
December 11, 2021 at 12:51 AM -
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Former Los Angeles Lakers guard Andre Ingram appeared on "Wheel of Fortune" Friday, and secured the bag for one lucky viewer.
December 10, 2021 at 8:50 PM -
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Lakers star Anthony Davis was ruled out for Friday night's game against the Thunder about an hour before tipoff after receiving pregame treatment to see if he would feel...
December 10, 2021 at 4:50 PM -
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Anthony Davis called on the Los Angeles Lakers to "lock in more" against undermanned teams after L.A. fell to a Grizzlies team playing without Ja Morant.
December 9, 2021 at 10:50 PM -
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The Lakers' season will live on the edge between greatness and disaster until James and Westbrook prove they can build a winner together.
December 9, 2021 at 12:51 PM -
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The Lakers' season will live on the edge between greatness and disaster until James and Westbrook prove they can build a winner together.
December 9, 2021 at 5:50 AM