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LeBron James has 26 points, nine assists and eight rebounds, and his new teammate looks on approvingly throughout a 122-97 victory as the Lakers win for the seventh time...
February 4, 2025 at 9:50 PM -
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The newest Lakers star joins an impressive group of big-name players who were dealt to (or from) local teams.
February 4, 2025 at 4:50 PM -
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Doncic, taking questions at his introductory press conference, says hearing the news was hard, but he is excited to join the Lakers and play with LeBron James.
February 4, 2025 at 12:50 PM -
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On Tuesday, Doncic will be introduced in a morning press conference, and the Lakers take on the Clippers at night.
February 3, 2025 at 1:50 PM -
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The Lakers may have improved offensively, but lost two key defenders in the trade and are lacking big men.
February 2, 2025 at 3:50 PM -
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Acquired in a Saturday night shocker unlike any in-season trade the NBA has ever seen, Doncic becomes the next in line to inherit the Lakers' throne. This city will...
February 2, 2025 at 1:50 AM -
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The Lakers acquire five-time All-Star Doncic in a deal that positions him as their star of the future and sends 10-time All-Star Davis, Max Christie and a first-round...
February 1, 2025 at 10:50 PM -
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James leads with 33 points, 12 rebounds and 11 assists, recording his 122nd career triple-double and 10th of the season in a 128-112 win over the Knicks at Madison...
February 1, 2025 at 9:50 PM -
From the Web › The Orange County Register
Lakers ditch City Edition jerseys for Knicks game but will wear them again.
February 1, 2025 at 7:50 PM -
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With JJ Redick and his staff sprouting mustaches, the Lakers go into New York in their out-of-state road trip finale hoping to build off routing the Wizards.
January 31, 2025 at 2:50 PM -
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Playing without injured Anthony Davis, LeBron James has 24 points and 11 assists and six others score in double figures as the Lakers dominate from the outset in a...
January 30, 2025 at 6:50 PM -
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Davis, selected for the fourth time in his six seasons as a Laker, is averaging 25.7 points, 11.9 rebounds, 3.4 assists, 2.1 blocked shots and 1.3 steals in 34.3...
January 30, 2025 at 4:50 PM -
From the Web › The Orange County Register
One night after going off for 42 points and 23 rebounds in Charlotte, the star suffered the injury early in the Lakers' blowout loss in Philadelphia on Tuesday
January 29, 2025 at 8:50 AM -
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The Lakers commit 22 turnovers and struggle on defense after Davis departs as their four-game win streak ends with a 118-104 loss to a Philadelphia team playing without...
January 28, 2025 at 7:50 PM -
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The contest, which was supposed to take place Jan. 11, is now set for March 17 at Crypto.com Arena, giving the Lakers six games in eight days from March 13-20
January 28, 2025 at 12:50 PM -
From the Web › The Orange County Register
Davis outscores and outrebounds Charlotte by himself in the first quarter on his way to a dominant night (42 points, 23 rebounds), but things tighten up late before the...
January 27, 2025 at 7:50 PM -
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Hachimura missed his second consecutive game on Tuesday in Charlotte because of left calf soreness, while Vincent sat out because of left knee soreness.
January 27, 2025 at 6:50 PM -
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The Lakers' 118-108 win over the Warriors moved them seven games above .500 for the first time this season, with key contributions from Jarred Vanderbilt and an...
January 26, 2025 at 4:50 PM -
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Anthony Davis led with a game-high 36 points and the victory moves the Lakers to seven games above .500 (25-18) for the first time this season after Saturday's 118-108...
January 25, 2025 at 8:50 PM -
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It marked Vanderbilt's first NBA action since he sprained his right midfoot in the Lakers' road win against the Boston Celtics last Feb. 1.
January 25, 2025 at 7:50 PM -
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On the five-year anniversary of the Lakers star's death and days after two neighborhoods were razed, collective trauma unifies one resilient and special city
January 25, 2025 at 9:50 AM -
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Davis believes they are just a couple of players away from being title contenders, and he hopes the front office can add a center before the Feb. 6 trade...
January 24, 2025 at 4:50 PM -
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Did the Lakers' 117-96 victory on Thursday night provide an impetus lasting beyond one game, or was it an outlier against a team coming off an overtime game the night...
January 24, 2025 at 9:50 AM -
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Anthony Davis, LeBron James and Austin Reaves lead the way as the Lakers make 11 3-pointers during a dominant first half and dismiss the defending champs...
January 23, 2025 at 10:50 PM -
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James now has two more All-Star selections than anyone else in NBA history (Kareem Abdul-Jabbar was a 19-time pick) and is three years clear of anyone else for the...
January 23, 2025 at 5:50 PM -
From the Web › The Orange County Register
The forward, who had surgeries on both feet in May and further complications, should be available for the opener of their five-game road trip.
January 22, 2025 at 2:50 PM -
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LeBron James has his first triple-double as a 40-year-old, Anthony Davis has 29 points and 16 rebounds and the Lakers hand Washington its 11th consecutive loss...
January 21, 2025 at 10:50 PM -
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The veteran forward has been limited – and away from the team briefly – since he was acquired in a late-December trade, but he was cleared for more minutes...
January 21, 2025 at 9:50 PM -
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Lakers star LeBron James says the roster makes for a razor-thin margin for error, and their negative point differential supports that. "We have to play close-to-perfect...
January 20, 2025 at 4:50 PM -
From the Web › The Orange County Register
Watching as the Clippers defeated the Lakers for the 13th time in 16 games, and did it under their own roof at Intuit Dome, brought to mind a normally frivolous...
January 20, 2025 at 2:50 PM -
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The Lakers are 22-18 after Sunday's 116-102 loss and hold an 11-18 record against teams with records .500 or better.
January 19, 2025 at 10:50 PM -
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Norman Powell scored 22 points, James Harden had a double-double, and the Clippers defeated the Lakers 116-102 in their first meeting at the Intuit Dome.
January 19, 2025 at 9:50 PM -
From the Web › The Orange County Register
Since Dec. 1, Vincent's averaged 6.9 points on 44.7% shooting, including 39.3% on 3-pointers, in his last 16 games.
January 18, 2025 at 4:50 PM -
From the Web › The Orange County Register
No longer co-tenants downtown and with the 'Hallway Series' over, the Clippers welcome their rivals to Intuit Dome for the first time Sunday evening
January 18, 2025 at 1:50 PM -
From the Web › The Orange County Register
Playing without Anthony Davis, Reaves scores 38 points, LeBron James has 29 and they hold on for a 102-101 win after D'Angelo Russell misses a potential game-winner in...
January 17, 2025 at 10:50 PM -
From the Web › The Orange County Register
Davis started the day as probable to play before being downgraded to questionable a little less than an hour before tipoff and ruled out 30 minutes before the...
January 17, 2025 at 7:50 PM -
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The Lakers played Anthony Davis and Jaxson Hayes together late in the third quarter of their win against Miami, and Coach JJ Redick says they will probably do so for...
January 16, 2025 at 3:50 PM -
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Down by 12 at halftime, the Lakers hold Miami to 42 points after the break and pull away to win for the first time since having two games postponed by the wildfires...
January 15, 2025 at 10:50 PM -
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Lakers' home game against Charlotte Hornets is moved to Feb. 19, the first game after the All-Star break.
January 15, 2025 at 12:50 PM -
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With their offense starting to perform, the Lakers have given up at least 118 points during a league-worst three-game stretch in terms of defensive rating
January 14, 2025 at 11:50 AM -
From the Web › The Orange County Register
Lakers retire Michael Cooper's jersey and Spurs stars give JJ Redick's sons their jerseys on a strange, heavy night when the team hoped to provide hope and joy
January 14, 2025 at 10:50 AM -
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Anthony Davis has 30 points and LeBron James adds 18, but San Antonio dominates the fourth quarter and hands the Lakers their third consecutive loss, 126-102.
January 13, 2025 at 10:50 PM -
From the Web › The Orange County Register
Calling it an "overwhelming" honor, the former defensive stalwart has his No. 21 jersey raised to the Crypto.com Arena rafters during halftime of Monday's game against...
January 13, 2025 at 9:50 PM -
From the Web › The Orange County Register
The NBA, players and Lakers are donating money and organizing donation drives to help the community through the fires.
January 12, 2025 at 3:50 PM -
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The league made the announcement Friday night, adding that the dates for the rescheduled games will be announced at a later time. The Lakers also had their Thursday game...
January 10, 2025 at 8:50 PM -
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The coach fights back tears, grieving not only the loss of his family's home – reduced to rubble from the Palisades Fire – but his entire community that was...
January 10, 2025 at 4:50 PM -
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As Southern California grapples with the Palisades and Eaton fires, the NBA says the Crypto.com Arena contest against Charlotte will be rescheduled
January 9, 2025 at 11:50 AM -
From the Web › The Orange County Register
Thursday's scheduled game versus Charlotte is the start of two weeks in Southern California, with seven home games and an Intuit Dome clash with the Clippers.
January 8, 2025 at 1:50 PM -
From the Web › The Orange County Register
The guard's return from a four-game absence provides the closest look at what a full rotation could look like, though Jarred Vanderbilt is still working toward his...
January 7, 2025 at 8:50 PM -
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The Lakers are beaten in the paint and on the boards and a Dallas team playing without stars Luka Doncic and Kyrie Irving makes 18 3-pointers to hand them a 118-97...
January 7, 2025 at 7:50 PM -
From the Web › The Orange County Register
The Lakers, who were badly outrebounded in a loss to the Rockets on Sunday, face a Dallas team that will be without All-Stars Luka Doncic and Kyrie Irving.
January 6, 2025 at 4:50 PM -
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Anthony Davis (team-high 30 points, 13 rebounds, five blocked shots) was called for an offensive foul after James swished a 3-pointer that would've cut the Lakers'...
January 5, 2025 at 8:50 PM -
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Vanderbilt hasn't played this season after undergoing foot surgery in May.
January 5, 2025 at 8:50 PM -
From the Web › The Orange County Register
After a 13-game drought as one of the worst offenses in the NBA, the Lakers have adapted and utilized more pick and rolls and are back among the league's best
January 4, 2025 at 4:50 PM -
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"I don't want to be a part of a good team. I want to be a part of a great team," the rookie coach says, and following his instincts has the team trending in the right...
January 4, 2025 at 9:50 AM -
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James scores 30 points to become the NBA's career leader in 30-point games (563) in a 119-102 win, their seventh in nine games. Austin Reaves adds 20 points and Anthony...
January 3, 2025 at 10:50 PM -
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Redick believes negative talk about the sport from its analysts is turning some fans away, an opinion that Hall of Famer/TNT broadcaster Barkley took issue with on...
January 3, 2025 at 7:50 PM -
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LeBron James scores 38 points, Max Christie has a career-high 28 and the Lakers survive Anthony Davis' absence and hold off Portland, 114-106, for their sixth win in...
January 2, 2025 at 10:50 PM -
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Davis, who has played multiple games since he sprained his left ankle in the Christmas Day victory over the Warriors, gets a night off on the front end of a back-to-back...
January 2, 2025 at 7:50 PM -
From the Web › The Orange County Register
As Reaves' usage rate has gone up, especially in the last three games, so has the Lakers' offensive efficiency.
January 1, 2025 at 3:50 PM -
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Reaves ties a career-high with 35 points and just misses a triple-double, but Cleveland (29-4) makes 18 3-pointers to the Lakers' nine and wins, 122-110, spoiling LeBron...
December 31, 2024 at 9:50 PM -
From the Web › The Orange County Register
The addition of Dorian Finney-Smith and the return of backup center Jaxson Hayes gives the coach more weapons to create matchup advantages or take away...
December 31, 2024 at 6:50 PM -
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Finney-Smith, a veteran 3-and-D wing who the Lakers have coveted for some time, relishes going from a rebuilding franchise to one he believes is trying to contend for a...
December 30, 2024 at 4:50 PM -
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The NBA's all-time leading scorer, who turned 40 on Monday, says he has a "very good" relationship with his eventual retirement and wants to end his career with the...
December 30, 2024 at 3:50 PM -
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It's the second time the Lakers have traded Russell to the Nets.
December 29, 2024 at 10:50 AM -
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Anthony Davis has 36 points, 15 rebounds, and eight assists and Austin Reaves has 26 points and a career-high 16 assists in a 132-122 win, spoiling Doug Christie's debut...
December 28, 2024 at 10:50 PM -
From the Web › The Orange County Register
The Lakers are showing potential – and that they still need dependable depth in the post and someone who can be counted on to both hit shots and lock down...
December 27, 2024 at 5:50 PM -
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Reaves finishes with 26 points, 10 rebounds and 10 assists as his last-second layup clinches a 115-113 win despite Golden State star Steph Curry's 38 points
December 25, 2024 at 8:50 PM -
From the Web › The Orange County Register
The star big man misses the rest of the game after suffering a sprained left ankle in the first quarter against Golden State
December 25, 2024 at 7:50 PM -
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Wednesday marks only the second Christmas Day meeting between both teams in seven years, the first being in 2018 when James led the Lakers to victory in his debut season...
December 24, 2024 at 3:50 PM -
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LeBron James has a 28-point triple-double but misses a long 3-point attempt at the buzzer and the Lakers turn it over 20 times in a 117-114 loss to a scrappy, more...
December 23, 2024 at 10:50 PM -
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The Lakers' defensive improvements have coincided with an offensive fade, and Redick would like to see them swap a few of their non-paint 2-point attempts for decent...
December 23, 2024 at 9:50 PM -
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Following their 103-99 win over the Kings on Saturday, the Lakers ranked No. 8 in defensive rating (points allowed per 100 possessions) at 108.2 over their last 11...
December 22, 2024 at 4:50 PM -
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Despite missing two key free throws late, Davis and the Lakers held on to defeat the Kings 103-99.
December 21, 2024 at 8:50 PM -
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The Kings had a chance to tie with just 12 seconds remaining after Anthony Davis missed two free throws as the Lakers held on to beat the Kings 103-99 behind LeBron...
December 21, 2024 at 6:50 PM -
From the Web › The Orange County Register
There's only so much mental and emotional investment that can be put into any regular-season game, but valuable lessons about game-planning can be learned from...
December 20, 2024 at 3:50 PM -
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Anthony Davis (21 points, 18 rebounds, six blocked shots) leads a spirited effort on the glass, Austin Reaves scores 25 points and LeBron James adds 19 in a 113-100 win...
December 19, 2024 at 10:50 PM -
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With 10 more minutes on the court, the four-time league MVP will break Kareem Abdul-Jabbar's record. ... Plus, his thoughts on the All-Star Game format change.
December 19, 2024 at 2:50 PM -
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The defender closest to the rim on the weak side of the court is usually responsible for providing the first wave of help defense on penetration plays, and improved play...
December 18, 2024 at 4:50 PM -
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Christie has thrived since returning to the rotation in mid-November, all while drawing some of the toughest defensive assignments the league has to offer.
December 17, 2024 at 5:50 PM