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This might be the first time in years that the respected coach can let L.A. wash over him, good memories and tragic ones, and feel like he's back where he's meant to be...
October 22, 2021 at 8:50 AM -
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Anthony Davis, Russell Westbrook and Carmelo Anthony are the other current Lakers among 11 active players named to the prestigious list, which was chosen without regard...
October 21, 2021 at 8:50 PM -
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The Lakers believe the burden of integrating Russell Westbrook doesn't fall on him alone. "We didn't get him involved enough, and that's on me," Coach Frank Vogel...
October 21, 2021 at 7:50 PM -
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Their postgame advice after Tuesday night's loss to the Warriors was similar to a pep talk James gave to Davis when their first game together in L.A. also didn't go...
October 20, 2021 at 8:51 AM -
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LeBron James (34 points) and Anthony Davis (30) are sharp, but Westbrook (4-for-13 shooting) and the defense are off as Steph Curry (triple-double) and Golden State ride...
October 19, 2021 at 10:51 PM -
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Coach Frank Vogel says none of the coaches or players who were part of the 2020 title team have hard feelings about Bradley opting out of the Florida bubble.
October 19, 2021 at 8:50 PM -
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Five factors in the Lakers' power to influence absolutely have to go right.
October 19, 2021 at 9:50 AM -
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The quest for the NBA title begins tonight for the Lakers and Thursday night for the Clippers. Here's your guide to the season ahead.
October 19, 2021 at 5:50 AM -
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The Lakers claim the 30-year-old guard off waivers, filling out their 15th spot with a guard who was once considered the tone-setter of Coach Frank Vogel's defensive...
October 18, 2021 at 7:51 PM -
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If there's an ideal situation for the polarizing talent to thrive, he's probably found it: playing with two other superstars on his hometown team. It could be his best...
October 18, 2021 at 7:51 PM -
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The Lakers and Nets look like super teams on paper, but there are concerns about the viability of both rosters. In a league with no dynastic entity, questions swirl...
October 18, 2021 at 5:50 PM -
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Armed with three of the best passers ever, the Lakers believe they can shift from a predictable offense to something a little more kinetic this season.
October 17, 2021 at 6:50 PM -
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From meetings with former playoff foes to the annual showdowns with the Lakers, the short-handed Clippers are out to prove they're still contenders. Here are five games...
October 17, 2021 at 9:50 AM -
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Unlike his previous championship quests, James, who turns 37 in December, might not have a year to build cohesion with this roster: The latest gambit with Russell...
October 16, 2021 at 6:50 PM -
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Which games should Lakers fans circle on their calendars as the league returns to an 82-game schedule? Which opponents move the needle the most? Here are five you won't...
October 16, 2021 at 3:50 PM -
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The Lakers retooled their roster in the offseason, reuniting with several former Lakers while going veteran-heavy and betting on Russell Westbrook's talent over his...
October 16, 2021 at 3:50 PM -
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Kent Bazemore has survived training camp attrition that has seen his top competitors shelved by injury, and Coach Frank Vogel has hinted that DeAndre Jordan is a leading...
October 15, 2021 at 7:50 PM -
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Despite their All-Star trio, the Lakers (0-6) cede 71 points to Sacramento in the first half and fail to steal the game at the finish while playing their starters a full...
October 14, 2021 at 10:50 PM -
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The undrafted rookie with the popular nickname from his Sooners days has been thrown into the fire during the preseason – and his teammates like what they've...
October 13, 2021 at 7:50 PM -
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Between James (17 points) driving to the rim and Davis (20 points) soaring over it, the team looks to be in good hands as the process of integrating Russell Westbrook...
October 12, 2021 at 11:52 PM -
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Horton-Tucker's thumb surgery delays the start of the season for a player Coach Frank Vogel expects to "take a jump," and his absence adds to their defensive...
October 12, 2021 at 3:50 PM -
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The Lakers appear patient (and confident) that their star-laden, veteran roster will find its groove. Are fans willing to wait if the process takes longer than...
October 11, 2021 at 5:50 PM -
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The procedure is expected to put the 6-foot-4 wing out of action for a minimum of several weeks
October 11, 2021 at 10:50 AM -
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Westbrook is still searching for his fit, his shot and his rhythm. His frustration was also evident on a number of plays.
October 10, 2021 at 10:50 PM -
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An 0-3 preseason start isn't discouraging, but the Lakers haven't provided a lot of demonstrable sequences for fans to feel the buzz that is reverberating inside their...
October 9, 2021 at 2:50 PM -
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The All-Stars, who sat out the first two exhibition games, can't find their range and combine for eight turnovers before sitting out the second half against Golden State...
October 8, 2021 at 8:50 PM -
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The Lakers have hinted that Anthony Davis will play more center this season, but losing Ariza hinders their ability to deploy more small-ball units for the next few...
October 7, 2021 at 7:50 PM -
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Ankle surgery sidelines the veteran forward. ... Playing without LeBron James and Russell Westbrook again, the Lakers look disjointed in a 117-105 loss in...
October 6, 2021 at 7:50 PM -
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The playmakers won't suit up for the team's second preseason game Wednesday afternoon in Phoenix, but Anthony Davis and Carmelo Anthony are expected to play.
October 5, 2021 at 6:50 PM -
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The 7-footer, acquired during the 2007-08 season, teamed with Kobe Bryant to win two NBA titles in his seven seasons in L.A.
October 5, 2021 at 10:50 AM -
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A return to normalcy has given the rebuilt Lakers a jolt after last year's laborious campaign.
October 4, 2021 at 2:50 PM -
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Both coaches opt against running out most of their headliners after less than a week of training camp, and Brooklyn prevails, 123-97, in front of 16,000 at Staples...
October 3, 2021 at 4:50 PM -
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From being a desired center in Brooklyn to a castoff, DeAndre Jordan is ready to adapt to whatever role and minutes Frank Vogel and the Lakers carve out for him
October 2, 2021 at 4:50 PM -
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LeBron James, Russell Westbrook and Carmelo Anthony will sit out Sunday afternoon, the first of the team's six exhibition games. Veteran forward Trevor Ariza is out with...
October 1, 2021 at 3:50 PM -
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Installing Coach Frank Vogel's proven defensive system takes time, even with LeBron James and Anthony Davis there to help the 11 newcomers.
October 1, 2021 at 12:51 AM -
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Players and coaches have emphasized that the All-Star big man is in much-improved form after a normal offseason, and he now has more fiery veteran teammates holding him...
September 29, 2021 at 6:50 PM -
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Several of their players are past their NBA prime, but they believe the natural gifts and sharpened discipline that have helped them last beyond the norm will translate...
September 28, 2021 at 7:52 PM -
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James says he initially felt "skepticism" regarding the vaccine but ultimately decided to get it for the well-being of himself, his family and his team.
September 28, 2021 at 3:50 PM -
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The fourth year of the LeBron James era poses many of the same questions and is haunted by the same anxieties. With an overhauled, older roster, the stakes couldn't be...
September 27, 2021 at 7:50 PM -
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Even without Kawhi Leonard for quite some time this season, the Clippers have reason to be confident that the battle for L.A. will again be spirited.
September 27, 2021 at 3:50 PM -
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Personality and buy-in have become as important as basketball fit, if not moreso.
September 24, 2021 at 12:50 PM -
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Pelinka says the Lakers will consult with UCLA Health in order to secure the vaccinations for their players, and he expects fewer health-related disruptions this...
September 23, 2021 at 5:50 PM -
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Pelinka expects a slightly leaner James, a "gassed up" Russell Westbrook and a veteran-laden roster that is willing to sacrifice to do "something special" this...
September 23, 2021 at 5:50 PM -
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The Korean food brand replaces the team's last jersey sponsor, Wish, and is the Lakers' first major international marketing partner.
September 20, 2021 at 9:50 PM -
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Lakers also send a 2024 draft pick and cash to the Grizzlies for the draft rights to 7-foot Chinese center Wang Zhelin in order get out from a contract that would have...
September 10, 2021 at 12:50 PM -
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After flipping coasts and star-powered rosters, the big man is eager to play with Russell Westbrook and LeBron James, who he believes could help revitalize him as a...
September 9, 2021 at 5:50 PM -
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Swiss national bragged he had connections to Russian mafia and could make case against Lakers star "go away" for $3 million.
September 8, 2021 at 5:50 PM -
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The Lakers, who anticipate playing more lineups with star forward Anthony Davis at center, have two other veteran big men under contract: Dwight Howard and Marc...
September 3, 2021 at 6:50 PM -
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Simon has worked on the coaching staffs of both Luke Walton and Frank Vogel and is viewed as one of the coaches who helped young draft picks like Josh Hart, Lonzo Ball...
September 1, 2021 at 5:50 PM -
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Time is the enemy of this year's roster, but the 35-year-old Rondo and the organization believe the magic he helped create during the 2020 postseason is still accessible...
August 31, 2021 at 3:50 PM -
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Trio of LeBron James, Anthony Davis and Russell Westbrook will be regulars on national TV this season.
August 20, 2021 at 2:50 PM -
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In matchups of superstar trios, the Lakers will reportedly will host Golden State on Oct. 19 and Brooklyn on Dec. 25
August 17, 2021 at 10:50 AM -
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Jordan Floyd has 16 points and five assists off the bench, and Oregon State product Tres Tinkle has 13 points and nine rebounds in his first start, but Detroit prevails...
August 14, 2021 at 11:50 PM -
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Both the Clippers' comeback and Brandon Boston Jr.'s last look fall short on Friday night in Las Vegas.
August 13, 2021 at 10:50 PM -
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On the risks of the former champions' assorted offseason business, Saturday's Rams-Chargers preseason "rivalry" game and the MLB "Field of Dreams" game.
August 13, 2021 at 3:50 PM -
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Devontae Cacok and Vic Law each score 14 points each to pace the Lakers, but Austin Reaves and Mac McClung struggle in a 91-82 loss on Wednesday night in Las Vegas. .....
August 12, 2021 at 12:50 AM -
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The L.A. native says it is his job to make things "easier" for James, pointing out that there are "many different ways you can impact the game without having the ball in...
August 10, 2021 at 6:50 PM -
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Westbrook says he just wants to "make it easy" on LeBron James as the reassembled Lakers chase another title.
August 10, 2021 at 4:50 PM -
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Members of a star-studded 2003 draft class, the close friends have talked before about teaming up. Now, the 37-year-old Anthony is ready to play a reserve role and help...
August 9, 2021 at 7:50 PM -
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Six players who are new to the Lakers, or new again, and what they might bring to the table.
August 9, 2021 at 12:50 PM -
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Vogel was heading into the last year of the three-year deal he signed before the 2019-2020 season, which ended with the Lakers winning their 17th championship.
August 6, 2021 at 9:50 PM -
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The team introduced five new players, three of whom have been Lakers before, on Friday. The organization is betting that the newcomers can help provide a more satisfying...
August 6, 2021 at 3:50 PM -
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The organization views the 20-year-old, 6-foot-5 wing as a developing talent who could one day ascend to a spot in the starting lineup. He will be the youngest player on...
August 3, 2021 at 4:50 PM -
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Anthony, a 37-year-old veteran scorer, revamped his career last season coming off the bench in Portland; Monk, 23, averaged 11.7 points per game last season in...
August 3, 2021 at 1:50 PM -
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Former Lakers Dwight Howard, Trevor Ariza and Wayne Ellington agree to one-year deals and provide needed skills to build a roster around the Lakers' All-Star trio. Alex...
August 2, 2021 at 5:50 PM -
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Re-signing Alex Caruso and Talen Horton-Tucker are likely priorities, but unless a sign-and-trade involving Dennis Schröder pans out, the Lakers will be competing...
August 1, 2021 at 5:50 PM -
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Duffy grew up rooting for the Dodgers and Lakers -- and still does. Acquired in a trade with the Kansas City Royals, the left-hander has to get healthy before he can...
August 1, 2021 at 3:50 PM -
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Adding Russell Westbrook to LeBron James and Anthony Davis means Lakers GM Rob Pelinka will have to get creative now that the team can't operate under a hard...
July 30, 2021 at 2:50 PM -
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The addition of one of the league's most talented but polarizing players raises big questions going into next season, some of which could be resolved once the rest of...
July 30, 2021 at 8:50 AM -
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The Lakers are never reluctant to try the quick fix, and there are few players quicker than Westbrook, even as he nears 33.
July 30, 2021 at 7:50 AM -
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USC forward Evan Mobley will be among the NBA Draft prospects expected to hear his name called early Thursday evening.
July 29, 2021 at 3:50 PM -
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The Lakers would acquire the 2017 NBA MVP from the Washington Wizards in exchange for Kyle Kuzma, Montrezl Harrell, Kentavious Caldwell-Pope and their first-round pick...
July 29, 2021 at 3:50 PM -
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Do Rob Pelinka and the front office see Thursday's first-round pick as a young player who can help them win now, or as a trade chip to acquire a useful player who is...
July 28, 2021 at 7:50 PM -
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At least $88.3 million of the Lakers' payroll next season is currently tethered to Klutch clients, including their most recent first-round pick (Talen Horton-Tucker), so...
July 28, 2021 at 4:50 PM -
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The former Memphis and Brooklyn head coach leaves after two seasons, opening the door for the former Lakers player and shooting coach as the shuffling continues on head...
July 27, 2021 at 5:50 PM -
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Lakers beat writer Kyle Goon breaks down some of the significant obstacles the Lakers will have to overcome in order to bring in another star player
July 27, 2021 at 11:50 AM -
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As expected, the Lakers extend the 6-foot-4 wing a qualifying offer, giving them the right to match any offer he receives this summer, if they don't come to an extension...
July 22, 2021 at 6:50 PM -
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Three questions that Milwaukee's victory raises for the Lakers' renewed chase back to the top.
July 21, 2021 at 5:50 PM -
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The Lakers, who have the No. 22 pick in the July 29 NBA draft, have been holding workouts hoping to find a player who can help them right away
July 17, 2021 at 2:50 PM -
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The Lakers star's first starring feature film, which comes out Friday, is led by big names and equally big corporate sponsors.
July 15, 2021 at 3:50 PM