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Get a summary of the Boston Celtics vs. Los Angeles Lakers basketball game
December 7, 2021 at 8:50 PM -
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LeBron James said he and his teammates have to play better when asked about the scrutiny facing Lakers coach Frank Vogel.
December 6, 2021 at 4:50 PM -
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Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James expressed frustration with the league's COVID-19 testing process Friday, a day after he cleared protocol by returning negative PCR...
December 4, 2021 at 12:50 AM -
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After a season with the Lakers, veteran swingman Wesley Matthews is back with the Bucks
December 3, 2021 at 5:50 PM -
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Lakers star LeBron James returned eight negative tests since Tuesday, sources told ESPN, and the NBA announced he has been cleared to return to action.
December 2, 2021 at 3:50 PM -
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Celtics center Enes Kanter Freedom, who has criticized LeBron James and Nike for their silence on human rights violations in China, said Tuesday he would welcome the...
November 30, 2021 at 1:52 PM -
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The Los Angeles Lakers blew a 13-point lead in the fourth quarter and were outlasted by the Kings in a 141-137 loss in triple overtime Friday night.
November 26, 2021 at 11:50 PM -
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Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James was fined $15,000 for making an obscene gesture in Wednesday night's win over the Pacers.
November 26, 2021 at 5:50 PM -
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LeBron James returned from his one-game ban with a season-high 39 points in the Lakers' overtime win Wednesday night, but he wasn't happy to have been suspended for...
November 24, 2021 at 11:50 PM -
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Los Angeles Lakers veteran Anthony Davis will not play against the Indiana Pacers on Wednesday night because of flu-like symptoms, the team announced.
November 24, 2021 at 4:50 PM -
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Quiet in the first half, Russell Westbrook exploded for 25 of his game-high 31 points after the break, but the Lakers came up short in a 106-100 loss to the...
November 23, 2021 at 10:51 PM -
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Isaiah Stewart had to be held back multiple times as he tried to confront LeBron James after the Lakers superstar hit the Pistons center in the face.
November 21, 2021 at 5:50 PM -
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LeBron James' return from an extended absence couldn't cure the inconsistent play that has plagued his team on both ends and was on full display in the Lakers' 130-108...
November 19, 2021 at 11:52 PM -
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LeBron James returned for the Los Angeles Lakers for Friday night's game at the Boston Celtics, the team announced.
November 19, 2021 at 4:51 PM -
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Jaylen Brown, who is dealing with a right hamstring strain, will miss his seventh straight game Friday night when the Celtics host the Los Angeles Lakers in...
November 19, 2021 at 12:50 PM -
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The Bucks had their "three-headed monster" back together on the court Wednesday night, powering a win over the Lakers.
November 17, 2021 at 10:50 PM -
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Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James responded, "I hope," when asked if he'd play Friday in Boston, and sources told ESPN there's a "50-50" chance he will.
November 17, 2021 at 9:52 PM -
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There's growing optimism that LeBron James could make his return for the Los Angeles Lakers against the Boston Celtics on Friday, sources told ESPN's Adrian...
November 16, 2021 at 10:50 AM -
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After scoring a season-high 38 points in a commanding win over the Lakers on Monday night, DeMar DeRozan cited people calling him "washed" in recent years and...
November 16, 2021 at 1:50 AM -
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Anthony Davis, unhappy with the Lakers' loss to the Timberwolves on Friday, and Talen Horton-Tucker helped L.A. bounce back and beat the Spurs on Sunday.
November 14, 2021 at 7:50 PM -
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Anthony Davis went off on the Los Angeles Lakers after an "embarrassing" loss to the Timberwolves on Friday night in which his team once again struggled in the third...
November 13, 2021 at 1:51 AM -
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Jimmy Butler exited with a sprained right ankle as Miami fell to the Lakers in overtime on Wednesday night.
November 10, 2021 at 9:50 PM -
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Los Angeles Lakers star Anthony Davis left in the first quarter of Saturday's game against Portland with a stomach illness.
November 6, 2021 at 9:50 PM -
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The Los Angeles Lakers were left scratching their heads Thursday night after blowing a 19-point lead and losing to the Thunder for the second time this season.
November 5, 2021 at 12:50 AM -
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Lakers superstar LeBron James is expected to miss "at least one week" because of an abdominal strain, a source told ESPN.
November 4, 2021 at 12:50 PM -
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Already seemingly at home with the Lakers, 19-year NBA veteran Carmelo Anthony wants to clear something up about his reputation: "I think there's a misconception out...
November 1, 2021 at 12:50 AM -
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Russell Westbrook's ejection was the final scene in a disaster of a night for the Lakers as they failed to protect a 26-point first-half lead and went 0-for-3 on...
October 27, 2021 at 10:50 PM -
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LeBron James missed Tuesday night's overtime win over the Spurs because of a sore right ankle, while Anthony Davis gave the Lakers a scare when he went down with a right...
October 26, 2021 at 7:50 PM -
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Can the Lakers find their rhythm? Can the Nets win without Kyrie? Can the Bulls keep winning? We break down where all 30 teams stand after the first week of the...
October 25, 2021 at 6:50 AM -
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Carmelo Anthony scored a team-high 28 points Sunday night to leapfrog Moses Malone for No. 9 on the all-time scoring list and in doing so helped the Lakers to their...
October 25, 2021 at 1:51 AM -
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Lakers star LeBron James appeared to dodge a major injury when Grizzlies forward Desmond Bane collided with his right leg in the first half of Sunday night's...
October 25, 2021 at 12:52 AM -
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Count new Lakers guard Russell Westbrook among those unfazed with the Lakers' slow start, as the veteran star knows there's still some time needed until "we all get...
October 23, 2021 at 4:50 PM -
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Los Angeles Lakers center Dwight Howard said he and Anthony Davis "squashed it" after the two had a heated exchange in the first half of Friday night's 115-105 loss to...
October 23, 2021 at 12:50 AM -
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Russell Westbrook's eight-point debut with the Los Angeles Lakers on Wednesday night wasn't as bad as it seemed, according to coach Frank Vogel, who said it will be an...
October 21, 2021 at 5:50 PM -
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With Steph Curry's shot not falling the way it usually does, the Warriors' bench stepped up and took down the Lakers in Tuesday night's season opener.
October 20, 2021 at 1:50 AM -
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Russell Westbrook had a rough debut as the Lakers lost their season opener to the Warriors, but LeBron James and Anthony Davis weren't concerned -- and don't want him to...
October 20, 2021 at 1:50 AM -
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Get a summary of the Golden State Warriors vs. Los Angeles Lakers basketball game
October 19, 2021 at 7:50 PM -
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While the Brooklyn Nets are consensus favorites at U.S. sportsbooks to win this season's NBA title, the betting public is significantly more invested in the new-look Los...
October 19, 2021 at 7:51 AM -
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In what has become a near annual ritual for the 19-year veteran, Lakers star LeBron James flatly rejected the notion that limiting his playing time can shield his body...
October 18, 2021 at 4:50 PM -
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There are plenty of murals around Los Angeles celebrating Lakers past and present. This one melds Westbrook's high school uniform with Lakers purple and gold.
October 18, 2021 at 1:51 PM -
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With a star-studded veteran roster and All-Stars up and down the bench, Los Angeles' biggest challenge this season might depend on health and team chemistry.
October 14, 2021 at 5:52 AM -
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Los Angeles Lakers guard Talen Horton-Tucker will have surgery to repair torn ligaments in his right thumb, sources tell ESPN.
October 11, 2021 at 11:50 AM -
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As preseason losses have piled up for the Lakers, Anthony Davis said "it's going to be a totally different story on Tuesday" with him set to play alongside Russell...
October 11, 2021 at 1:50 AM -
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Los Angeles Lakers forward Trevor Ariza, who has missed most of training camp because of his ankle, underwent an arthroscopic debridement procedure Wednesday and will be...
October 6, 2021 at 8:50 PM -
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Pau Gasol, who won two NBA championships with the Los Angeles Lakers, announced his retirement from basketball Tuesday, ending a career that lasted more than two...
October 5, 2021 at 9:50 AM -
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In the annual survey of all 30 GMs by NBA.com, the Nets received 72% of the votes to win this year's title, followed by the Lakers (17%) and Bucks (10%). Kevin Durant...
October 5, 2021 at 9:50 AM -
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We're breaking down all 30 teams as training camps begin this week.
October 2, 2021 at 6:50 AM -
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New Los Angeles Lakers forward Carmelo Anthony said he isn't worried about what his role will be: "Whatever we need to do, let's do it."
October 1, 2021 at 5:50 PM -
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LeBron James said the energy in this year's Los Angeles Lakers training camp is up from last year.
October 1, 2021 at 1:50 AM -
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Los Angeles Lakers guard Russell Westbrook said he wants to make sure he pushes Anthony Davis "each day, each practice, each game" so he can be at the top of his game...
September 29, 2021 at 5:50 PM -
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Los Angeles Lakers guard Russell Westbrook said he knew things would work as soon as he and LeBron James met for their first joint workout this summer.
September 28, 2021 at 7:52 PM -
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One of the reasons Lakers star LeBron James said he got the COVID-19 vaccine was because staying healthy is "the No. 1 thing" on the team's road to winning an NBA...
September 28, 2021 at 1:50 PM -
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How far did the Lakers' stars fall in our first mock draft of the season? Which players cracked the first round?
September 28, 2021 at 9:50 AM -
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Where do the Bucks, Nets, Lakers and every contender stand? We're breaking down all 30 teams as training camps begin this week, less than one month from the start of the...
September 27, 2021 at 5:50 AM -
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Los Angeles Lakers general manager Rob Pelinka said he expects all of his players to be fully vaccinated by the season opener.
September 23, 2021 at 4:50 PM -
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For the second time in his career, Marc Gasol is being traded by the Lakers to the Grizzlies, sources told ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski. Memphis is expected to waiver and...
September 10, 2021 at 1:50 PM -
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DeAndre Jordan said the trade from Brooklyn that ultimately landed him with the Lakers was something that worked for both sides, and his relationship with Kyrie Irving...
September 9, 2021 at 5:50 PM -
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Trevor Ariza, Dwight Howard, Rajon Rondo, Wayne Ellington and Kent Bazemore are all back in L.A.
September 9, 2021 at 1:50 PM -
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DeAndre Jordan intends to sign with the Lakers upon the completion of a buyout with the Pistons, sources told ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski.
September 8, 2021 at 4:50 PM -
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DeAndre Jordan intends to sign with the Lakers upon the completion of a buyout with the Pistons, sources told ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski.
September 3, 2021 at 4:50 PM -
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Trevor Ariza, Dwight Howard, Rajon Rondo, Wayne Ellington and Kent Bazemore are all back in L.A. Here's what happened the first time they were around, and what to expect...
September 3, 2021 at 5:50 AM -
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The Los Angeles Lakers and Brooklyn Nets will pursue the 2021-22 NBA championship featuring 10 selections from the 2015 All-Star Game
September 2, 2021 at 9:50 PM -
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What challenges lie beneath the surface for some of the league's elite teams? Our experts break down concerns facing seven title contenders.
September 1, 2021 at 4:50 AM -
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As he was introduced as a Los Angels Laker -- again -- on Tuesday, Rajon Rondo said the team's advanced age and experience will only help in the pursuit of another...
August 31, 2021 at 1:50 PM -
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Damian Lillard and Shaquille O'Neal are teaming up to rebrand a classic pair of kicks. The "Shaqnosis" has a new look courtesy of the Portland Trail Blazers star and the...
August 30, 2021 at 12:50 PM -
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Veteran point guard Rajon Rondo returned to the Lakers after clearing waivers.
August 30, 2021 at 11:50 AM -
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The Los Angeles Lakers will likely sign Rajon Rondo, sources told ESPN, after the veteran guard agreed to a contract buyout with the Memphis Grizzlies.
August 28, 2021 at 2:50 PM -
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Kobe Bryant is being memorialized in non-fungible tokens. Digital collectibles company, Cryptograph, will auction eight never-before-seen photos of the late Lakers star...
August 24, 2021 at 11:50 AM -
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The late Lakers legend had two Hall of Fame-worthy careers in his 20 years, one wearing No. 8 and the other wearing No. 24.
August 24, 2021 at 4:50 AM -
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Where do the Bucks, Nets, Lakers and every contender stand? We're taking stock of all 30 teams after the draft and free agency shook up the league's hierarchy.
August 23, 2021 at 4:50 AM -
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Nets-Lakers is a massive holiday gift, but opening week and Christmas Day is overflowing with star power.
August 17, 2021 at 3:50 PM -
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The NBA has scheduled Nets-Lakers and Hawks-Knicks as part of the league's annual Christmas Day showcase slate The defending champion Milwaukee Bucks will open their...
August 17, 2021 at 8:50 AM -
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After a hectic 48 hours of free agency, could there be a new favorite to win the title?
August 12, 2021 at 4:50 PM -
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In 2002, Kobe Bryant's surprise arrival at Harlem's legendary court caused a stir. This is the oral history of what happened when the Lakers great put his streetball...
August 12, 2021 at 5:50 AM -
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Lakers guard Russell Westbrook said on Tuesday that his fit with the city of Los Angeles couldn't be better.
August 10, 2021 at 8:50 PM -
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Dennis Schroder, who turned down a lucrative extension offer from the Lakers during the regular season, is headed to Boston on a one-year, $5.9 million deal, sources...
August 10, 2021 at 4:50 PM -
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It didn't take much for LeBron James to convince his friend of more than 20 years, Carmelo Anthony, to join him on the Lakers. As Anthony described Monday: "Bron just...
August 9, 2021 at 6:50 PM -
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The Los Angeles Lakers agreed to a contract extension with head coach Frank Vogel.
August 6, 2021 at 7:50 PM -
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Dwight Howard opened up his third stint with the franchise on Friday by saying L.A. has a group that has been slighted during their time in the league.
August 6, 2021 at 4:50 PM -
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After a hectic 48 hours of free agency, could there be a new favorite to win the title? Our experts break down the first days of free agency.
August 4, 2021 at 10:50 AM