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Since LeBron James departed the Cleveland Cavaliers for the Los Angeles Lakers in July 2018, four different teams have been Eastern Conference champions. Analysis: The...
October 16, 2022 at 7:50 AM -
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The colorful 25-year-old underdog, who impressed Coach Darvin Ham with his preseason showing, gives the team a 3-point shooter with 6-foot-7 size on the wing.
October 15, 2022 at 5:50 PM -
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The summer visit was eye-opening for Gabriel, who was born in Khartoum, Sudan, then lived in a refugee camp in Egypt for two years as his parents struggled, scrounged...
October 15, 2022 at 5:50 PM -
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From Russell Westbrook's role to Anthony Davis' position (and health) to an overstocked backcourt and LeBron James' patience, much remains unclear as the regular season...
October 14, 2022 at 9:50 PM -
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The Lakers' big man has been dealing with lower back tightness and the German guard's finger injury could create more playing time for Westbrook
October 14, 2022 at 1:50 PM -
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A recent clip has some fans anxious about Westbrook's chemistry with his teammates as the regular season approaches, but he and Patrick Beverley say "everything's...
October 13, 2022 at 6:50 PM -
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Buss bristled when asked about the influence of her inner circle, but such questions are fair considering the team's recent struggles.
October 13, 2022 at 5:50 PM -
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"Growing up in New York, of course the Knicks were our favorite team," the Wu said in a statement to the Daily News. The four other NBA Remix franchises linked with...
October 13, 2022 at 12:50 PM -
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With athleticism to spare, the 23-year-old former Spur has plenty of promise, but Coach Darvin Ham says the biggest question is how he'll hold up defensively.
October 12, 2022 at 9:50 PM -
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The 29-year-old German point guard said he still believes there is "unfinished business" after completing the first practice of his second stint with the team on...
October 10, 2022 at 7:50 PM -
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Lakers could be betting that as teams seek a chance at Webanyama in the draft, the market for a Westbrook trade could improve.
October 10, 2022 at 12:50 PM -
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In a return to preseason action, Davis looked his sharpest so far on Sunday night, scoring a game-high 28 points in a win over the Warriors.
October 9, 2022 at 9:50 PM -
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The 33-year-old guard, coming off a trying first season with the Lakers, says his role in new coach Darvin Ham's system has pushed him to evolve
October 8, 2022 at 5:50 PM -
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The Lakers superstar makes a personal plea to NBA commissioner Adam Silver, angling to be first in line to own the team if the league ever expands to Sin City.
October 6, 2022 at 10:50 PM -
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Growing up as an NBA fan, DeMar DeRozan often felt a disconnect from his favorite players. DeRozan never found out how Van Exel spent his time after Los Angeles Lakers...
October 6, 2022 at 3:50 PM -
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LeBron James (23 points) and Russell Westbrook (12) blaze paths to the rim in a preseason loss to the Suns as Wenyen Gabriel plays center in place of Davis, who sat out...
October 5, 2022 at 10:50 PM -
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Back after a year spent dealing with a bone bruise in his right knee, being under the radar could be a good thing for the 27-year-old guard, who is earning praise for...
October 4, 2022 at 7:50 PM -
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Neither LeBron James, Russell Westbrook nor Anthony Davis played more than 16 minutes, but the Lakers built a halftime lead anyway thanks much in part to the scrappy...
October 4, 2022 at 12:50 AM -
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Prior to the Lakers' preseason opener against Sacramento, Ham issued perhaps his strongest statement yet in support of the 33-year-old guard.
October 3, 2022 at 9:50 PM -
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The Lakers are going to need to find some deep shooting threats in their new coach's four-out, one-in halfcourt sets
October 1, 2022 at 1:50 PM -
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After the Lakers went 0-6 in the preseason last year, with James playing in three of those games, he plans to be on the court more as the team adjusts to a new coach and...
September 30, 2022 at 5:50 PM -
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Davis has never managed to shake the "injury-prone" label and played just 76 of 154 games the past two seasons. His presence is critical for Coach Darvin Ham's system at...
September 28, 2022 at 5:50 PM -
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With a younger roster, Ham's expectation is that the Lakers can bounce back from last year's struggles in a hurry and again become one of the "elite" defenses in the...
September 27, 2022 at 6:50 PM -
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The Lakers held an awkward media day in a needed messy contrast to the rest of the upbeat sports landscape in Los Angeles.
September 27, 2022 at 10:50 AM -
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The GM makes it clear they will use any chip at their disposal to improve the roster around James, who agreed to a two-year, $97.1 million contract extension through the...
September 26, 2022 at 7:50 PM -
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Veteran pest Patrick Beverley could turn out to be their most important acquisition as new coach Darvin Ham takes the reins and emphasizes defense.
September 26, 2022 at 6:50 PM -
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Here are the key Lakers stakeholders under the most pressure going into the 2022-23 season.
September 25, 2022 at 9:50 AM -
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Q: Ira, I' m not saying in a trade, but if Russell Westbrook gets a buyout after the Lakers signed Dennis Schroder, will we hear more rumors about the Heat signing him...
September 18, 2022 at 3:50 AM -
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The addition of the veteran point guard, who averaged 15.4 points and 5.8 assists during the 2020-21 season with the Lakers, only further clouds the future for Russell...
September 16, 2022 at 4:50 PM -
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Where the NBA free-agent list stands:. Best available: Miles Bridges (R), Eric Bledsoe, Hassan Whiteside, Rodney Hood, Carmelo Anthony, Rajon Rondo, Dwight Howard...
September 16, 2022 at 3:50 PM -
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The Lakers superstar detailed his disappointment with the NBA's punishment of Sarver (one-year ban, $10 million fine), writing "our league definitely got this wrong" in...
September 14, 2022 at 6:50 PM -
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Things just haven' t been the same for Dennis Schroder ever since he turned down a four-year, $84 M contract extension with the Los Angeles Lakers, only to have the...
September 12, 2022 at 5:50 AM -
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The Los Angeles Times owner is a minority owner of the Lakers and once tried to partner to buy the Dodgers in 2012
September 10, 2022 at 4:50 PM -
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Utah gets Russell Westbrook, Tyler Herro and four first-round picks. Miami gets Donovan Mitchell and Mike Conley and the Lakers get Kyle Lowry and Duncan Robinson. But...
September 1, 2022 at 3:50 AM -
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Unless they're tricking us, it appears headed that way with training camp on the horizon. Will it work?
August 31, 2022 at 6:50 PM -
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The Los Angeles Lakers star' s younger son, Bryce Maximus James, received a scholarship offer to play basketball at Duquesne University in Pittsburgh- his first from a...
August 29, 2022 at 8:50 PM -
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Kevin Durant and Kyrie Irving like to gripe. With the media winds swirling around them, the two superstars can' t complain about their lack of national TV appearances...
August 27, 2022 at 5:50 AM -
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Or are we reading too much into a beef that dates to the 2013 playoffs, when Beverley was with Houston and Westbrook was in Oklahoma City?
August 26, 2022 at 3:50 PM -
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GM Rob Pelinka says he is thrilled to add the intense veteran's "toughness and competitive spirit" and believes he will fit in nicely with new Coach Darvin Ham's...
August 25, 2022 at 3:50 PM -
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The Lakers are finalizing a deal to acquire the feisty veteran defender in exchange for Talen Horton-Tucker and Stanley Johnson, according to multiple reports.
August 24, 2022 at 9:50 PM -
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The Los Angeles Lakers star' s younger son, Bryce Maximus James, received a scholarship offer to play basketball at Duquesne University in Pittsburgh- his first from a...
August 23, 2022 at 12:50 PM -
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The star center helped the Lakers win two NBA titles, but he still caught flack from some fans who didn't appreciate his exquisite skill set. Hopefully, they've realized...
August 20, 2022 at 9:50 AM -
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The season-opening doubleheader on Oct. 18 will feature the Philadelphia 76 ers vs. the Boston Celtics and the Los Angeles Lakers taking on the defending champion Golden...
August 19, 2022 at 7:50 PM -
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Christopher Chester is a co-plaintiff in a federal lawsuit alongside Bryant' s widow, Vanessa Bryant. His wife, Sarah Chester, and their 13- year-old daughter Payton...
August 19, 2022 at 11:50 AM -
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Christopher Chester is a co-plaintiff in a federal civil lawsuit alongside Bryant' s widow, Vanessa Bryant. His wife, Sarah Chester, and their 13- year-old daughter...
August 19, 2022 at 10:50 AM -
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Five of their first six games are against playoff teams from last season, including the opener against defending champ Golden State and two games against reigning league...
August 17, 2022 at 3:50 PM -
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The deal makes him the highest-paid player in NBA history, keeps him with the team through 2025 and puts to rest conversations about free agency or trades.
August 17, 2022 at 1:50 PM -
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Lakers get intriguing road games on opening day and Christmas.
August 13, 2022 at 2:50 PM -
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The NBA is paying the ultimate tribute to the late Bill Russell, announcing Thursday that it will permanently retire his No. 6 across the league. Russell, an 11- time...
August 11, 2022 at 1:50 PM -
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Modesti has covered championships won by the Dodgers, Lakers, Angels, USC football and the Rams, His new newsletter offers something for every L.A. area sports...
August 9, 2022 at 2:50 PM -
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The upcoming Hulu documentary on the Lakers has participants saying it's a more accurate portrayal of the franchise than the HBO fictionalized series.
August 8, 2022 at 2:50 PM -
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The Orlando Magic have agreed to terms on Exhibit 10 contracts with former Wyoming sharpshooter Drake Jeffries, his agency One Motive Sports announced, and G-League...
August 5, 2022 at 6:50 AM -
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The last few years have made it clear that family means the world to James, but he's also impatient about fielding another contender. How will this shake out?
August 3, 2022 at 6:50 PM -
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This summer, L.A. fans have far more faith in the Dodgers' decisions than the Lakers' moves. It's not that the Dodgers never miss, but they don't miss much, even when...
August 1, 2022 at 3:50 PM -
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Reflecting the feelings of L.A. basketball fans and Lakers greats, Jeanie Buss tweets 'Bill Russell was a treasure' following the news of his death Sunday.
July 31, 2022 at 8:50 PM -
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The Orlando Magic have agreed to terms on Exhibit 10 contracts with former Wyoming sharpshooter Drake Jeffries, his agency One Motive Sports announced, and G-League...
July 29, 2022 at 2:50 PM -
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The state of affairs hasn't been good for a while, but in the last two weeks, the Lakers have seen an uncomfortable situation devolve.
July 19, 2022 at 2:50 PM -
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It started July 2 at Chase Center, home of the Golden State Warriors, with a 100-66 loss to the Los Angeles Lakers. It ended Saturday on the UNLV campus in Las Vegas...
July 17, 2022 at 6:50 AM -
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A few hours after LeBron James had the Drew League buzzing in L.A., the Lakers' Summer League team capped its stay in Las Vegas with a 95-84 victory over the Dallas...
July 17, 2022 at 2:50 AM -
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The Lakers star plays in the pro-am league for the first time in 11 years, turning in a dominant 42-point effort in front of a standing-room-only crowd in the high...
July 16, 2022 at 8:50 PM -
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This will be the first event under the Alumni Basketball League, which was founded by former Missouri and Los Angeles Lakers guard Kareem Rush. However, when he went to...
July 16, 2022 at 4:50 AM -
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Cole Swider hits five 3-pointers on his way to 21 points and Javante McCoy adds 14 points and seven assists as the Lakers dominate the second quarter to take control in...
July 16, 2022 at 1:50 AM -
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An ESPN report indicates that Westbrook and longtime agent Thad Foucher had "irreconcilable differences" about spending the last year of his $47M contract with the team...
July 15, 2022 at 9:50 PM -
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Mason Jones (15 points, 10 rebounds) and three other Lakers score in double figures as they pull away for an 83-72 win in Las Vegas. Brandon Boston Jr. and Jay Scrubb...
July 12, 2022 at 11:50 PM -
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As the WNBA player's wrongful detention in Russia has united many in support of her release, the Lakers star questions why Griner would want to return to a country that...
July 12, 2022 at 5:50 PM -
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The 21-year-old Sierra Canyon High product has been arguably the Lakers' most dynamic player through five Summer League games as he tries to reach the same league where...
July 11, 2022 at 7:50 PM -
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The Lakers had last looks in both regulation and the first overtime, but could not convert against Charlotte.
July 10, 2022 at 9:50 PM -
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The first-year coach is optimistic about his staff developing players who have something to prove and have helped the team get younger
July 9, 2022 at 5:50 PM -
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The superstar teammates – who as of now are scheduled to play together again come October – attend the Lakers' Summer League opener in Las Vegas but make no...
July 8, 2022 at 10:50 PM -
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Free agent additions Juan Toscano-Anderson, Lonnie Walker IV, Thomas Bryant, Damian Jones and Troy Brown Jr. are all role players who hope to make big strides in their...
July 7, 2022 at 9:50 PM -
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Whichever stars they end up playing with, the five players introduced on Wednesday are expected to provide speed, defense and shooting in a more up-tempo...
July 6, 2022 at 5:50 PM -
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The team owner's tweet from a couple of days ago was cryptic enough to make us wonder.
July 6, 2022 at 3:50 PM -
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The 6-foot-10 Bryant, drafted by the Lakers in the second round in 2017, gives the team more frontcourt depth and a potential starting center to pair alongside Anthony...
July 5, 2022 at 10:50 PM -
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Mac McClung scores 17 points, Paris Bass adds 15 and rookies Scotty Pippen Jr. (14) and Cole Swider (13) also score in double figures in a 100-66 win on Saturday in San...
July 3, 2022 at 1:50 AM -
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Pedigree was on the Los Angeles Lakers' side in Saturday' s summer-league opener in San Francisco. Shooting clearly was not on the Miami Heat' s side, in what turned...
July 2, 2022 at 4:50 PM -
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The team's offseason success still hinges on whether the front office can make a deal involving Russell Westbrook.
July 1, 2022 at 5:50 PM -
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The team adds a pair of former first-round picks who are looking to rebuild their value on one-year contracts and agrees to deals with center Damian Jones and wing Juan...
June 30, 2022 at 6:50 PM -
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Kevin Durant' s preferred trade destination is the Phoenix Suns, and Kyrie Irving' s preferred trade destination is the Los Angeles Lakers, the Daily News has learned...
June 30, 2022 at 4:50 PM -
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Agreed to terms: Marvin Bagley III, Mo Bamba, Nicolas Batum, Bradley Beal, Troy Brown Jr., Jalen Brunson, Chris Boucher, Javon Carter, Nicolas Claxton, Amir Coffey...
June 30, 2022 at 4:50 PM -
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Follow the stream below for the latest updates on the Lakers, Clippers and the rest of the NBA throughout the free agency period.
June 30, 2022 at 11:50 AM