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Luka Doncic finishes with 51 points and falls one assist short of a triple-double as the Lakers defeat the Chicago Bulls 142-130 for their fourth straight win.
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Lakers superstar Luka Doncic is attempting to bring his two daughters to the United States from his native Slovenia after separating from his fiancée, Anamaria...
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Why are Lakers playing better defense? Who is fueling their progress? Coach JJ Redick and the Lakers discuss their progress after a win over Minnesota.
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Bam Adebao scored 83 points in a game, surpassing Kobe Bryant's iconic 81-point effort, against the tanking Wizards, who helped inflate his stats.
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Luka Doncic had 31 points, 11 rebounds and 11 assists as Lakers, without LeBron James, Jaxson Hayes and Maxi Kleber, defeat the Timberwolves.
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The Lakers have struggled against the NBA's best teams, but they showed a level of defensive stinginess against the Knicks that could serve them well.
Share • March 9, 2026 at 3:50 AM -
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Luka Doncic scores 35 points and Austin Reaves 25 points as the Lakers overcome LeBron James' absence in a 110-97 win over the New York Knicks.
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After dispatching the Pacers with ease behind Luka Doncic's 44 points, the Lakers can show their playoff might Sunday against the New York Knicks.
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Luka Doncic scores 44 points against Indiana, becoming only the fourth player in Lakers history to score at least 40 points 10 times in a season.
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Luka Doncic received his 15th technical foul of the season in the Lakers' loss to the Nuggets, putting him one technical away from a one-game suspension.
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Lakers star LeBron James breaks Kareem Abdul-Jabbar's record for most career field goals in the regular season during a 120-113 loss to Denver.
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The team has a chance to pull ahead of the Nuggets with a win in Denver on Thursday, yet regardless of the outcome it will be debated ad nauseum.
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The Lakers got some key defensive stops late in a win over the Pelicans Tuesday, a victory they hope breeds confidence and positive momentum.
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With all five starters scoring in double figures, the Lakers pulled out a victory over a stubborn New Orleans Pelicans.
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Luka Doncic scores 28 points and LeBron James finishes with 24 points as the Lakers dominate the NBA-worst Sacramento Kings in a 128-104 crowd-pleaser.
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LeBron James makes his 1,000th career three-pointer and Luka Doncic scores 26 points as the Lakers beat Golden State to end their three-game losing streak.
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The Lakers overcome a 10-point deficit only for Royce O'Neale to make a winning three-pointer with less than a second left in the Suns' 113-110 victory.
Share • February 26, 2026 at 9:50 PM -
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The two-time national college coach of the year and 2019 NCAA champion said to help "the Lakers in any way I can is exciting."
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The Lakers come up short when LeBron James misses a last-second shot that sends L.A. to a 110-109 loss to the Magic.
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New Lakers exec Lon Rosen said he hopes season ticket holders will "renew" them despite the enormous increase for next season.
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Luka Doncic had 25 points for the Lakers, but they couldn't stop the Celtics from beyond the three-point line and lost 111-89.
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On the day his statue was unveiled outside Crypto.com Arena, Showtime era coach Pat Riley urged the Lakers to fight to create legacies worth chasing.
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The brains behind the Showtime Lakers guided the team to seven NBA Finals and four titles in nine seasons. Sunday he becomes the first coach to get a statue.
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Lakers stars Luka Doncic, LeBron James and Austin Reaves helped the team hold off a spirited Clippers rally during a 125-122 win Friday at Crypto.com Arena.
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Luka Doncic, LeBron James and Austin Reaves have played only 10 games together, but coach JJ Redick said everyone will be available when the season resumes.
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Tim Harris, who was part of the organization for more than three decades, will be replaced by new owner Mark Walter's business partner with the Dodgers.
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The superstar guard has missed the last four Lakers games because of a strained hamstring. Clippers star Kawhi Leonard is making his seventh appearance.
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LeBron James led the Lakers with 28 points, 12 assists and 10 rebounds in a victory over the Dallas Mavericks.
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It's a special day for the center as his family foundation partners with NBPA and consulates to host a day of activities for youths of Bahamian and Jamaican...
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The extremely shorthanded Lakers can't stop Victor Wembanyama, who scores a season-high-tying 40 points.
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The Lakers had six players score in double figures, but it wasn't enough against the Oklahoma City Thunder.
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LeBron James led the Lakers past the Warriors, new guard Luke Kennard made his debut and the team shared a positive prognosis for guard Luka Doncic.
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The All-Star guard has a strained left hamstring after suffering the injury during a win over the 76ers on Thursday. There is no timetable for his return.
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Lakers star exits because of sore hamstring in second quarter and does not return, but Austin Reaves scores 35 in the Lakers' win on Thursday night at Crypto.com...
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The Lakers are sending Gabe Vincent and a second-round draft pick to Atlanta. With about $60 million in projected salary-cap space, L.A. is in position to make...
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The backup center has been suspended one game without pay for pushing a Washington Wizards mascot during pregame introductions, the NBA announced Wednesday.
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Anthony Davis is reportedly being dealt by the Dallas Mavericks to the Washington Wizards in an eight-player trade. A year ago the Lakers traded AD for the Mavs' Luka...
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He comes off the bench to score 15 points as LeBron James and Luka Doncic combine for 49 points to end eight-game trip 5-3.
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A year after the Lakers acquired Luka Doncic in a trade with the Dallas Mavericks, the Lakers struggle with their shooting in a 112-100 loss to the Knicks.
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He has 37 points, including 16 in the first quarter, 13 assists and 11 rebounds while Deandre Ayton contributes 28 points and 13 rebounds in a game that was never...
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Doncic is dealing with ankle soreness after slipping off Cleveland's raised court Wednesday while Reaves has been updated from out.
Share • January 29, 2026 at 4:50 PM -
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Lakers guard Bronny James delivered highlight plays during a loss to Cleveland on Wednesday. His coach and teammates praise James' focus amid scrutiny.
Share • January 29, 2026 at 4:50 AM -
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Cleveland's unique 10-inch drop off between the court and the arena floor came into focus again during the Lakers game.
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LeBron James is brought to tears in what could be his final game in Cleveland. Luka Doncic avoids serious injury as Lakers lose.
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Caitlin Clark as NBA analyst? Will she talk about praise from Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves' return?From the Web › Los Angeles Times
WNBA star Caitlin Clark will serve as a pregame analyst on the NBC Sports debut of "Basketball Night in America" on Sundays. First assignment: Lakers vs...
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With one week until the Feb. 5 trade deadline, it's unlikely the L.A. teams will make a big splash, but there are some solid role players available to bolster...
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Luka Doncic finishes with 46 points, 11 assists and seven rebounds as the Lakers earn their fourth win in five games with a 129-118 victory over the Chicago...
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Playing in Dallas for the second time since his blockbuster trade to the Lakers, Luka Doncic scores 33 points as the Lakers surge late in a 116-110 comeback...
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Lakers star LeBron James says he has always had a "great partnership" with Jeanie Buss and says he came to the team intent on restoring excellence within the...
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With up to eight players slated to become free agents, the Lakers could have a much different look next season if they can't reverse their struggles.
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The Lakers overcame a 16-point deficit to notch one of their most significant wins of the season, taking down the Nuggets.
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Lakers guard Luka Doncic was voted an NBA All-Star Game starter for a fifth time. LeBron James didn't make the cut, but he could be named a reserve.
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How did the Lakers earn a sorely needed win to close a grueling stretch of games? Deandre Ayton and Drew Timme were among their X-factors.
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Deandre Ayton had a double-double (25 points and 13 rebounds) as the Lakers defeated the Toronto Raptors.
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Marcus Smart scores 25 points and LeBron James finishes with 20 points, but the Lakers can't overcome Luka Doncic's absence in a 132-116 loss to Portland.
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Plaschke: After Rich Paul drama, fans favor Austin Reaves over LeBron James and you can't blame themFrom the Web › Los Angeles Times
After Rich Paul, LeBron James' agent, said the Lakers would be best served by trading Austin Reaves, fans made it clear they favor Reaves over James.
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The NBA's leading scorer has a sore left groin that will sideline him against the Trail Blazers. Centers Deandre Ayton and Jaxson Hayes might also miss the...
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Luka Doncic scores 39 points and LeBron James finishes with 29, but it's not enough to counter a more consistent Charlotte scoring effort in a 135-117 loss.
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LeBron James, playing in a back-to-back for the first time this season, had 31 points, 10 assists and nine rebounds in Tuesday's win over the Atlanta Hawks.
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Luka Doncic shakes off effect of sore groin to score 27 points, and LeBron James scores 31 as Lakers rout the Atlanta Hawks.
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The patch features a silhouette of his pregame chalk toss and three colored stripes that represents the three franchises he has played on — the Lakers, Cavaliers and...
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A 42-point effort from Luka Doncic isn't enough for the Lakers to overcome Sacramento's 59% shooting and 17 three-pointers in 124-112 a loss.
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Lakers forward Rui Hachimura has missed six games because of right calf soreness, but he's on track to possibly return this week.
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Luka Doncic, who had an off shooting night by making only eight of 25 from the field, fouls out and LeBron James, who had 26 points, has a late turnover.
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Luka Doncic tries to will team to victory with 38 points, 10 rebounds and 10 assists, but Lakers fall to Spurs.
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LeBron James had 30 points, eight rebounds and eight assists and Luka Doncic had 30 points and 10 assists in Lakers win over the Pelicans.
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Fueled by LeBron James (26 points, 10 assists) and Luka Doncic (36 points, nine rebounds, eight assists), the Lakers won consecutive games for just...
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Luka Doncic almost had a triple-double and LeBron James has a double-double as Lakers beat Memphis again.
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While LeBron James and Luka Doncic led the Lakers in scoring, Jake LaRavia brought energy needed during a win over the Grizzlies at Crypto.com Arena.
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Luka Doncic finishes with 34 points and LeBron James scores 31 as the Lakers inch away late in the fourth quarter to defeat the Memphis Grizzlies 128-121.
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The Lakers got blown out again Tuesday, letting a close game devolve into a 128-106 loss to the Detroit Pistons, the Lakers' sixth 20-point loss this season.
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LeBron James will remember his 41st birthday for all the wrong reasons after the Lakers turn over the ball 21 times in a dismal, 128-106 loss to the Pistons.
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For the first time this year, the Lakers outscored their opponent in every quarter with Luka Doncic (34 points) and LeBron James (24 points) leading...
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Luka Doncic scores 34 points and LeBron James finishes with 24 points as the Lakers defeat the Sacramento Kings 125-101 for a much-needed win.
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Coach JJ Redick said he calmly delivered a message to his players that it was time for "reconnection" with the team's second-leading scorer sideline at least a...
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He has a grade 2 strain of his left calf and will be reevaluated in four weeks, the team announced Friday evening.
Share • December 26, 2025 at 6:50 PM -
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Lakers coach JJ Redick and star guard Luka Doncic say the team must change and get back on track after a 119-96 loss to the Houston Rockets Thursday.
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Lakers guard Austin Reaves doesn't play in the second half because of left calf soreness before the Lakers lose to Houston for their third straight loss.
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Coach JJ Redick says the Lakers will not make all the correct choices, but "can you make the vast majority of 'em correctly? It gives you a chance to...
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Austin Reaves returns from a calf injury, but the Lakers struggle mightily on defense, giving up 45 points in the third quarter of a 132-108 loss.
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