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He missed the last two games for personal reasons but is off the injury report and likely to be in the lineup against the 76ers on Sunday at Philadelphia.
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Austin Reaves finishes with 36 points, but the Lakers can't overcome the absences of Luka Doncic and LeBron James in a 126-105 loss to the Boston Celtics.
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Four takeaways from the first 20 games of the season as the Lakers begin a three-game road trip Thursday in Toronto.
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Former Lakers center Elden Campbell, who played 8 ½ seasons of his 15-year NBA career with Los Angeles, has died.
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Luka Doncic scored 38 points against the Phoenix Suns, but his nine turnovers proved costly in a 125-108 loss that ended the Lakers' seven-game win streak.
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LeBron James returns from injury management, but is held to just 10 points as the Lakers see their seven-game winning streak end in a 125-108 loss to Phoenix.
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Lakers coach JJ Redick is challenging his team to embrace the process of being winners, focusing on technique rather than overlooking weaker opponents.
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Luka Doncic finishes with 34 points and Austin Reaves contributes 33 points as the Lakers defeat the New Orleans Pelicans for their seventh straight win.
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Lakers star LeBron James will not play against the struggling New Orleans Pelicans on Sunday because of a left foot injury he is trying to manage.
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Anthony Davis lost to the Lakers in Los Angeles for the first time since he was traded to the Dallas Mavericks.
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While Luka Doncic will always be in the spotlight when the Lakers face the Mavericks, Austin Reaves played a big role in Los Angeles' win over Dallas.
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The Lakers will not use their special NBA Cup court during a group stage game Friday against the Mavericks after the team flagged concerns that it was too...
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Luka Doncic, LeBron James and Austin Reaves each starred in their solo parts while harmonizing almost perfectly together to propel the Lakers to their fifth consecutive...
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Luka Doncic, who always plays well against the Clippers, scores 43 points as Lakers clinch Group B of the NBA Cup.
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Jaxson Hayes will start in Ayton's place. The team also announced it signed forward Drew Timme to a two-way contract while waiving center Christian Koloko.
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Claire Rothman, a trailblazing sports and entertainment industry executive and trusted aide of former Lakers' owner Jerry Buss, died Saturday at the age of 97.
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The Lakers won their fourth consecutive game, holding off the Utah Jazz behind 33 points and 11 rebounds from Luka Doncic.
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The star's return was also a chance for free-agent acquisition Jake LaRavia to finally get a chance to play with the NBA's all-time scoring leader.
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Farhan Zaidi and Andrew Friedman, who helped build the Dodgers into World Series champions, will be working with the Lakers' Rob Pelinka to do the same for his...
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The brothers along with scouts have been relieved of their duties in the first shakeup of the team since Mark Walter became majority owner.
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LeBron James' return from sciatica spurred the Lakers to a 140-126 win over the Utah Jazz on Tuesday at Crypto.com Arena. But what else stood out from the...
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LeBron James makes his season debut and scores 11 points to go with his 12 assists as the Lakers defeat Utah.
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With Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves surging, LeBron James understands that he'll need to adjust to the on-court chemistry the Lakers have already established.
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The Lakers managed to regroup mid trip, Luka Doncic remained dominant and LeBron James may soon return from injury.
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Luka Doncic made 18 of 20 free throws and five of 11 three-pointers as the Lakers defeated the Milwaukee Bucks 119-95 to go 3-2 on their five-game trip.
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Austin Reaves scores 31 points and Luka Doncic finishes with 24 points and 12 assists to lead the Lakers to a 118-104 win over the New Orleans Pelicans.
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The Lakers have trouble shooting against the NBA's top defense and lose big to the Oklahoma City Thunder.
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Mavericks fans have been chanting for the firing of general manager Nico Harrison ever since he traded superstar Luka Doncic to the Lakers in February. On Tuesday, those...
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Luka Doncic puts on another dazzling offensive display, scoring 38 points as the Lakers bounce back from a blowout loss with a 121-111 win over Charlotte.
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Despite JJ Redick warning his players to be wary of a potential letdown, Luka Doncic and the Lakers couldn't keep up with the Atlanta Hawks in a 122-102 loss.
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Coach JJ Redick continues to show faith in the second-year guard, who played 19 and 20 minutes in back-to-back wins, including in late-game pressure situations.
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With their three stars working through injuries, the Lakers use Japanese PechaKucha presentations to further build team chemistry.
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Three takeaways from the Lakers' fifth consecutive win, a 118-116 victory over the San Antonio Spurs at Crypto.com Arena.
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In a game slowed by the 66 fouls called, Luka Doncic scored 35 points to lead the Lakers over the Spurs.
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With Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves nursing injuries, Nick Smith Jr., Deandre Ayton and Rui Hachimura lead the Lakers to a 123-115 win over the Trail Blazers.
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Fans ask "Who's No. 12?" after rookie Jake LaRavia makes a great play for the Lakers, and he's been making quite a few of them.
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Luka Doncic puts up his first triple-double of the season and Austin Reaves scores 26 points to lead the Lakers to a 130-120 victory over the Miami Heat.
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After a three-game absence, the superstar guard finishes with 44 points, 12 rebounds and six assists to help the Lakers improve to 4-2.
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The NBA board of governors unanimously approved Mark Walter's bid to buy majority ownership of the Lakers, expanding Walter's influence on L.A. pro sports.
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Lakers blow a 20-point lead before Austin Reaves hits the game-winner in victory over the Minnesota Timberwolves.
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Austin Reaves scores 41 points, but the Lakers, missing seven players, can't keep up with the Trail Blazers.
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Austin Reaves puts on a dominant show, finishing with 51 points, 11 rebounds and nine assists in the Lakers' 127-120 win over the Sacramento Kings.
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Marcus Smart quietly had an impressive performance against Minnesota, with the Lakers outscoring the Timberwolves by 24 points when he was on the court.
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He sets a Lakers record with 92 points in his first two games to open a season while tying Kobe Bryant and Kyle Kuzma with 23 points in the first quarter...
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The veteran guard, a former defensive player of the year, knows in the NBA that "the toughest team sets the rules."
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Trail Blazers coach Chauncey Billups and Heat guard Terry Rozier are among more than 30 people charged in illegal betting schemes linked to the Mafia.
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Three takeaways from the Lakers' 119-109 loss to the Golden State Warriors in their season opener on Tuesday night.
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With injured LeBron James watching from the bench and new owner Mark Walter watching from a baseline seat, the Lakers stumbled to a troubling loss.
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The Warriors have too much firepower for the Lakers, who continued to rally in the second half but fall short in the season opener.
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Luka Doncic and the Lakers know things against Steph Curry and the Warriors will be a bit tougher than usual with LeBron James out because of injury.
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A fan suing LeBron James in small-claims court after buying Lakers tickets thinking the NBA icon was retiring drops the case after a sports-betting app...
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With The King's record-setting 23rd NBA season stalled by a sciatica issue, the franchise falls squarely on the Slovenian's shoulders.
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From when will LeBron James return from his sciatica problem to how much can Jarred Vanderbilt and Gabe Vincent contribute, here's what to watch for.
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Lakers Jaxson Hayes and Luka Doncic are developing a bond, with Hayes working to join Doncic on the Slovenian national team.
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The Slovenian superstar has 31 points, nine assists and five rebounds but shorthanded Sacramento rallies late to win the final preseason game.
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Gabe Vincent gets the crowd going with some long-distance shots in the first quarter, but the Lakers fall apart in the fourth in preseason loss to Dallas.
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Luka Doncic had a dominant first half and Marcus Smart returned from his injury as the Lakers lose in the preseason.
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The Lakers play a back-to-back game Wednesday night in Las Vegas against the Dallas Mavericks, Doncic's old team, but it's highly unlikely he plays in that...
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Lakers coach JJ Redick is not overly concerned that the team's busy preseason slate is detrimental to the team building chemistry through practices.
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Coach JJ Redick and the Lakers' superstar say he'll definitely play in the preseason, but it's unclear if it will be Sunday vs. Golden State.
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The team announced Thursday that the 40-year-old star, who had yet to practice with his teammates at training camp, will be reevaluated in three to four weeks.
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A fan is taking LeBron James to small claims court after spending $865.66 on Lakers tickets thinking the NBA icon was retiring. James teased 'decision' was a...
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Natalia Bryant, the oldest daughter of Lakers legend Kobe Bryant, was the creative director for a new short film released by the team. She graduated from USC's film...
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The veteran guard, who has been dealing with Achilles tendinopathy, took part in most of practice and displayed his defensive tenacity and communication.
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LeBron James, Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves did not play in the Lakers' 111-103 preseason loss to the Warriors, giving other players a chance to stand out.
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In a collaborative decision with the Lakers' performance team, Luka Doncic will continue to ease his way through the start of training camp before playing in...
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After an offseason during which he reshaped his body and played for the Slovenian national team, the All-Star guard is taking a slower approach to training...
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Jake LaRavia, who is a 42.9% three-point shooter early in his NBA career, has shown Lakers coach JJ Redick a high level of commitment to the offseason...
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Entering an unprecedented 23rd NBA season, the Lakers' superstar is one of a few players taking it easy to start training camp.
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Deandre Ayton knows Luka Doncic and the Lakers present him an opportunity to resurrect his career and prove he can be a valuable contributor on the court.
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LeBron James is entering an unprecedented 23rd season in the NBA not worrying about his expiring contract or when retirement might happen.
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It's anyone's guess if this is LeBron James' final NBA season, but the Lakers need to find out what his plans are soon if they want to avoid major problems.
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From the Luka Doncic era beginning to LeBron James retirement watch to the acquisition of Deandre Ayton, here is what you need to know.
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Terms of the deal were not given at a news conference Thursday, when Rob Pelinka made the announcement at the team's training facility. Training camp opens...
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Lakers owner Jeanie Buss and GM Rob Pelinka traveled to Poland to support star guard Luka Doncic of Slovenia in the FIBA EuroBasket 2025 tournament.
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Former Lakers guard Malik Beasley is no longer a target of the federal gambling investigation that his attorney says harmed his reputation and cost him...
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A new mural features an iconic image of Kobe Bryant, but instead of purple and gold, the late Lakers legend's jersey is white with blue letters spelling...
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LeBron James and Luka Doncic will lead the Lakers through the 2025-26 NBA schedule, which includes a tough Grammy road trip later in the season.
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LeBron James and Stephen Curry will duel in the second game of an opening-night, nationally televised doubleheader on Oct. 21.
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