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In a lean market, the franchise finds itself needing to hit on more players like Malik Monk – players who still have untapped potential – while risking...
June 29, 2022 at 5:50 PM -
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Scotty Pippen Jr. and Shareef O'Neal, both of whom have a Hall of Famer for a father, are part of a Lakers squad that will play in upcoming events in San Francisco and...
June 28, 2022 at 6:50 PM -
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The 33-year-old guard will reportedly opt in to the final year of his supermax contract after a frustrating 2021 season for him and the Lakers
June 28, 2022 at 10:50 AM -
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Star guard Kyrie Irving could not find a sign-and-trade with another team and opted not to test true free agency this summer. Irving' s representation requested and...
June 27, 2022 at 5:50 PM -
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The Lakers were the only team known to be interested in a potential sign-and-trade deal for the polarizing seven-time All-Star before Irving let it be known he would...
June 27, 2022 at 5:50 PM -
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Q: It gets very nitpicky when you talk about summer-league signings, but I thought Scotty Pippen Jr. would have been a good fit for the Heat and might have ended up...
June 26, 2022 at 3:51 AM -
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And news of Lakers or Clippers supposed 'interest' is undoubtedly leaked by the player's camp, as usual
June 24, 2022 at 11:50 AM -
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Pelinka knows time is of the essence in developing the 35th overall draft pick into a useful player for next season and says Westbrook is on board with a defense-first...
June 24, 2022 at 6:50 AM -
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So it' s off to the Los Angeles Lakers for Scotty Pippen Jr., the undrafted Vanderbilt guard, and on to the Toronto Raptors for Ron Harper Jr., the undrafted Rutgers...
June 24, 2022 at 5:50 AM -
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The 19-year-old wing averaged 9.3 points and 3.5 points in one season for the Spartans, but analysts believe he could develop into a valuable shooter and...
June 23, 2022 at 9:50 PM -
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They did, however, choose forward Caleb Houstan from Michigan. The Magic traded the No. 35 pick to the Los Angeles Lakers for a 2028 second-round pick and cash, a league...
June 23, 2022 at 8:50 PM -
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The Lakers have traded for the No. 35 pick from the Orlando Magic in exchange for cash and a 2028 second-round pick.
June 23, 2022 at 12:51 PM -
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The Lakers and the Clippers enter Thursday without a pick in the first round. The Lakers picked up the No. 35 pick in a trade Thursday.
June 23, 2022 at 12:51 PM -
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As expected, the Orlando Magic won' t be using both of their second-round picks in Thursday' s NBA draft. The Magic traded the No. 35 pick to the Los Angeles Lakers for...
June 23, 2022 at 11:50 AM -
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The franchise has built its history on star power, but recent grassroots success stories have spurred confidence that it can develop second-round or unsigned...
June 22, 2022 at 3:50 PM -
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The former Crossroads School star's greatest challenge could be convincing NBA teams that a little-used college player can more closely resemble his high school...
June 21, 2022 at 5:50 PM -
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The Miami Heat never made it west when it came to the 2022 NBA playoffs, but now have a robust western swing when it comes to summer league. The Heat will open their...
June 20, 2022 at 12:50 PM -
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The Warriors' championship is a reminder: The rest of the Western Conference is rugged, and the 17-time champs need to catch up.
June 17, 2022 at 4:50 PM -
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Ham and Pelinka are saying the right things about Westbrook's return, but a lot is left unsaid.
June 8, 2022 at 11:50 AM -
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Ham starts to shape his coaching staff by informing assistants David Fizdale, Mike Penberthy and John Lucas III that they will not be retained.
June 7, 2022 at 3:50 PM -
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The first-year head coach's introductory news conference includes glowing praise for polarizing guard Russell Westbrook and talk of "sacrifice" for all.
June 6, 2022 at 4:50 PM -
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The first-time head coach could have a roster similar to the one Frank Vogel had last season, especially if Russell Westbrook remains, but the Lakers believe he can get...
June 6, 2022 at 3:50 PM -
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Ham will be introduced at a Monday press conference, where he'll share his vision for how he'll coach this Lakers team.
June 3, 2022 at 11:50 AM -
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The financial outlet says James' stake in his SpringHill Company- which has produced films such as" Space Jam: A New Legacy" and the upcoming" House Party"- is worth...
June 2, 2022 at 1:50 PM -
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Bernard doesn't sit too high on any draft prospect lists, but the 6-foot-7 guard hopes to surprise people as a pro in the same way he did in college.
June 1, 2022 at 9:50 PM -
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Landing the Lakers' head coaching gig was the easy part – here are four challenges Ham faces this offseason
May 28, 2022 at 5:50 PM -
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Having LeBron James' visible support at the outset is a good sign for a first-time head coach stepping into one of the most prestigious jobs in any sport.
May 27, 2022 at 10:50 PM -
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The 48-year-old Milwaukee Bucks assistant checks a number of boxes: a former player and longtime assistant who has made title runs and boasts previous Lakers...
May 27, 2022 at 5:50 PM -
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James, who averaged 30.3 points, 8.2 rebounds and 6.2 assists in his age-37 season, earns the 18th all-league honor of his 19-year career.
May 24, 2022 at 6:50 PM -
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The next coach will have to deal with that chorus of advisors in the building ... and that's part of the problem.
May 24, 2022 at 4:50 PM -
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The Lakers have reportedly narrowed their search down to Warriors assistant Kenny Atkinson, Bucks assistant Darvin Ham and ex-Blazers coach Terry Stotts
May 20, 2022 at 1:50 PM -
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March 2, when the Dallas Mavericks played the Los Angeles Lakers. That' s when I realized Luka Doncic was a top-5 player. It' s become more clear with every opponent who...
May 16, 2022 at 12:50 PM -
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Philadelphia 76ers president of basketball operations Daryl Morey says Rivers will return next season, and Utah Jazz GM Justin Zanik and Snyder sound committed to each...
May 13, 2022 at 4:50 PM -
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In the 2020 NBA playoffs, Jimmy Butler was sublime, his performance in pushing the Miami Heat to the NBA Finals encapsulated by the every-last-breath photo of his...
May 13, 2022 at 7:50 AM -
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Competing accounts of the "Showtime" dynasty reflect issues of pride and control in how athletes tell their stories.
May 9, 2022 at 2:50 PM -
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Sorry, but I won' t be accepting any calls, emails, texts, DMs, instant messages or beeper messages Monday while processing Sunday' s finale of the HBO show" Winning...
May 7, 2022 at 4:50 AM -
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Former Portland coach Stotts and Jackson, a finalist for the Sacramento opening, are the only candidates known to have interviewed for the job since Frank Vogel was...
May 6, 2022 at 7:51 PM -
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Los Angeles Lakers assistant coach Phil Handy is ready for the big chair. In an appearance on the May 4 episode of the" Certified Buckets" podcast, Handy- an assistant...
May 4, 2022 at 3:50 PM -
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The 'Dream Court' at Pearson Park features a Los Angeles Lakers color scheme and a mural of the star player and his daughter, who were killed in a 2020 helicopter...
May 4, 2022 at 6:50 AM -
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During his end-of-season press conference, Toronto's president of basketball operations makes it clear he intends to keep the coach who led the Raptors to the 2019 NBA...
May 3, 2022 at 7:50 PM -
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While other star-driven teams have thrived, L.A. and Brooklyn lacked a competent supporting cast after chasing third stars.
April 29, 2022 at 10:50 AM -
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We are gathered here today to say goodbye not to a departed friend and loved one, but to an enemy and an adversary. We watched her die an ugly, wretched death this NBA...
April 26, 2022 at 5:50 PM -
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The series gets a lot wrong in its depiction of the '80s Lakers, and it's no surprise Jerry West's lawyers have been in touch
April 23, 2022 at 5:50 PM -
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The former player-turned-head coach-turned-general manager has demanded a retraction and public apology for his depiction in the HBO series" Winning Time: The Rise of...
April 20, 2022 at 7:50 AM -
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The former Lakers executive calls the portrayal "cruel" and "deliberately false," in a letter sent by his legal team to HBO and producer Adam McKay on Tuesday...
April 19, 2022 at 8:50 PM -
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Veteran role players wanted more time on the floor, more consistency in lineups, but none of them definitively earned it.
April 17, 2022 at 5:50 PM -
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Lakers GM Rob Pelinka anticipates a "methodical" process that the franchise hopes to finish before the June 23 NBA Draft, but these candidates are already being...
April 14, 2022 at 7:51 PM -
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The breakout role player in a forgettable season, Monk says money will not be the top factor in deciding where he signs.
April 13, 2022 at 6:50 PM -
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The many battles Westbrook is fighting aren't about winning basketball.
April 12, 2022 at 12:51 PM -
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Westbrook unleashes frustrations with how his season went and the people who he believes prevented him from being himself.
April 11, 2022 at 7:50 PM -
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The coach takes the fall for General Manager Rob Pelinka's roster-building failure.
April 11, 2022 at 6:50 PM -
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As coaches change and uncertainty about the roster and a contract extension are ahead, James still sees himself as a Laker through the end of his career.
April 11, 2022 at 2:50 PM -
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The Lakers put an end to the Frank Vogel coaching era on Monday, announcing he was fired just before 11 a.m.
April 11, 2022 at 11:50 AM -
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The Lakers are holding exit interviews on Monday April 11, a day after a 33-49 season ended with reports that coach Frank Vogel will be fired.
April 11, 2022 at 9:51 AM -
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Rumors of Vogel's flagging job security have been circulating for months, and his dismissal was the widely expected outcome of a 33-49 season.
April 10, 2022 at 10:50 PM -
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Davis has a way of looking at the bright side, which is why even in his exit interview, he remained protective of this year's group despite their vast underachievement...
April 10, 2022 at 8:50 PM -
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With the Lakers' top talent sidelined, players like Mason Jones and Stanley Johnson make the most of their minutes on the court.
April 9, 2022 at 7:50 PM -
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A Lakers squad playing without LeBron James, Anthony Davis, Russell Westbrook and Carmelo Anthony beats a six-player OKC team for its first home win since March...
April 8, 2022 at 10:50 PM -
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The Lakers have ruled out the 37-year-old star and his ailing ankle for the final two games, meaning James won't qualify to win the NBA scoring title
April 8, 2022 at 10:50 AM -
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Horton-Tucker shatters his previous career-high (28), but Klay Thompson (33) leads Golden State to a 128-112 win as LeBron James, Anthony Davis, Russell Westbrook and...
April 7, 2022 at 9:50 PM -
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With the Lakers eliminated from postseason play, none of the stars will play in the third-to-last game of the regular season
April 7, 2022 at 1:50 PM -
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The Lakers were officially knocked out of postseason contention on Tuesday night. What must they address if they hope to enjoy a brighter 2022-23 season?
April 6, 2022 at 3:50 PM -
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The 121-110 defeat – the Lakers' seventh in a row – guarantees their frustrating season will not extend beyond the three games left on their...
April 5, 2022 at 10:50 PM -
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On the brink of missing the playoffs, the Lakers have lost six in a row and face the NBA's winningest team this season
April 5, 2022 at 11:50 AM -
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Relentless positivity has been a valuable tool for the oft-injured Davis, but this season is challenging some of his most sincerely held beliefs about the roster he's a...
April 4, 2022 at 4:50 PM -
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The Lakers dwindling hopes to merely make the play-in round took another hit Sunday afternoon, following a loss to Denver.
April 3, 2022 at 8:50 PM -
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Davis scored 28 points and had 8 assists, but the Lakers' playoff chances diminished in the loss.
April 3, 2022 at 5:51 PM -
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NBA unveils Abdul-Jabbar Trophy for the NBA's annual Social Justice Champion, presents award to Carmelo Anthony.
April 3, 2022 at 2:50 PM -
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The Lakers, 4-15 since the All-Star break, are talking about winning their last five games in an effort to make the postseason
April 2, 2022 at 3:50 PM -
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James (38 points) and Davis (23) return from injuries, but late execution issues prove costly in a 114-111 defeat that leaves them in dire straits with five games...
April 1, 2022 at 10:50 PM -
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James tweeted on Friday that his season was over, but his sense of humor might have ruffled a few feathers within the organization.
April 1, 2022 at 9:50 PM -
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Russell Westbrook (24 points) and Dwight Howard (21) help the Lakers stay competitive through much of a 122-109 loss, but the short-handed squad falls out of play-in...
March 31, 2022 at 10:51 PM -
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The return of the All-Star big man along with the NBA's leading scorer would be a major lift to a team that is battling just to make the play-in tournament.
March 31, 2022 at 7:51 PM -
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An offseason of soul-searching awaits, but if the Lakers fail to garner even a play-in berth, some of the leads that got away might hurt the most.
March 30, 2022 at 5:50 PM -
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With LeBron James and Anthony Davis sidelined, Luka Doncic and Dallas cruise to a 128-110 win, dropping the Lakers into 11th in the Western Conference via...
March 29, 2022 at 7:52 PM -
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Coach Frank Vogel says James (ankle) and Davis (midfoot sprain) will be reevaluated on Thursday to determine if they can play against the Utah Jazz that night.
March 29, 2022 at 5:51 PM -
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With big injury questions and facing motivated opponents, the Lakers will be challenged to remain in the playoff picture.
March 28, 2022 at 11:50 AM -
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James couldn't believe he had finished the game between the Lakers and the Pelicans, much less scored 39 points, after watching a replay of the moment he injured his...
March 27, 2022 at 9:50 PM -
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From up 23 points, LeBron James and the Lakers frittered away a lead against the Pelicans, who started the night a half-game below them in the standings.
March 27, 2022 at 8:52 PM -
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The 37-year-old Anthony has stayed mentally present with a career-high efficiency this season, more than three years after his career appeared to be over
March 26, 2022 at 1:52 PM