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By itself, the number is almost arresting: Starting center Marc Gasol is averaging 3.7 points per game entering Saturday night.
February 6, 2021 at 9:50 PM -
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Energy plays like Dennis Schröder's dive for a loose ball on Thursday are representative of what the Lakers believe they are: a defensive-minded, effort-focused...
February 5, 2021 at 6:50 PM -
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The deal is still being ironed out, but James, Anthony Davis and a handful of the game's top stars are likely Atlanta-bound amid a pandemic that has already set...
February 4, 2021 at 11:50 PM -
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LeBron James has a 27-point triple-double, Dennis Schröder adds 21 points and Talen Horton-Tucker is at the heart of an inspired second-half effort as the Lakers...
February 4, 2021 at 10:50 PM -
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The sociable veteran forward published an electronic book this week sharing his perspective on the Lakers' championship season. It includes an excerpt disparaging the...
February 3, 2021 at 6:50 PM -
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In the mold of the Thunder and the Lakers, Schröder has worked to make Braunschweig Löwen a player-driven organization that can produce the next German...
February 3, 2021 at 8:50 AM -
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Anthony Davis scores 25 points and LeBron James dominates at both ends down the stretch as the Lakers end their seven-game, 12-day trip with a 107-99 victory in...
February 1, 2021 at 7:50 PM -
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Alex Caruso and Talen Horton-Tucker were part of the Lakers' shortened rotation against the Celtics while veterans Wesley Matthews and Markieff Morris sat.
January 31, 2021 at 3:50 PM -
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The Lakers gave their archrivals a golden chance to beat them with the second game-winner in as many games, and Boston couldn't do it.
January 30, 2021 at 8:50 PM -
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Celtics fans – known the world over for their, ahem, spirit – won't be in TD Garden on Saturday night, but the teams are in the upper echelon of their...
January 29, 2021 at 7:50 PM -
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Why do certain lineups keep playing together? And why doesn't Alex Caruso play more?
January 29, 2021 at 2:50 PM -
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The Pistons take advantage of Anthony Davis' absence and use a 16-0 fourth-quarter run to hand L.A. a 107-92 loss, the Lakers' first losing streak of any kind since...
January 28, 2021 at 8:50 PM -
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Third absence of the forward's season is also on a back-to-back
January 28, 2021 at 12:50 PM -
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The teams take the measure of each other in what conceivably could be an NBA Finals preview.
January 27, 2021 at 9:50 PM -
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The Lakers erase a 12-point deficit in the final three minutes, taking the lead on Anthony Davis' layup with 11.2 seconds left, but Tobias Harris' jumper with 2.4...
January 27, 2021 at 8:50 PM -
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The pandemic restrictions, the NBA's tightening regulations and the anniversary of Kobe Bryant's death have added frustrating limitations and emotional weight to what...
January 26, 2021 at 4:50 PM -
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James scores 21 of his 46 on 9-for-10 shooting in the fourth quarter of a 115-108 victory in Cleveland on Monday night, the eve of the one-year anniversary of Kobe...
January 25, 2021 at 8:50 PM -
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For the Lakers organization, the anniversary Tuesday will pass quietly -- a moment of somber reflection rather than a public outpouring of lingering grief.
January 24, 2021 at 2:52 PM -
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Moye and others at Sports Academy in Thousand Oaks will privately commemorate the death of the Lakers superstar, his daughter and the others aboard the fatal helicopter...
January 24, 2021 at 1:50 PM -
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Davis, who had gone five games without scoring 20 points, scores a season-best 37 points in a 101-90 victory against the Bulls.
January 23, 2021 at 9:52 PM -
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A month into the season, the Lakers are mostly healthy and at the top of the league standings.
January 23, 2021 at 8:50 PM -
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The Lakers' strong start and his success against Father Time give him a leg up.
January 22, 2021 at 5:50 PM -
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The big man is quick to criticize his game, but the Lakers see progress as the offense has improved while relying on him less
January 22, 2021 at 1:50 PM -
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An ugly start to his 2019-20 season left fans openly booing whenever he touched the ball. Frank Vogel calls his turnaround one of "the most rewarding things" about his...
January 21, 2021 at 9:50 PM -
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James scores a season-high 34 points as the Lakers go 19 for 37 from 3-point range and open their seven-game trip with a 113-106 victory over Giannis Antetokounmpo and...
January 21, 2021 at 7:50 PM -
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Coach Frank Vogel says "low man" help defense was a focus in practice after Monday's letdown against Golden State when 14 of the Warriors' 24 second-half baskets came...
January 20, 2021 at 4:50 PM -
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The champs, 7-0 on the road but just 4-4 at home, will try to recover from Monday's come-from-ahead loss to the Warriors during a seven-game, 12-day trip East. It might...
January 20, 2021 at 10:50 AM -
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Golden State still trailed by 14 early in the fourth quarter, but Steph Curry scored 26 points and the Warriors rallied to snap their hesitant hosts' five-game winning...
January 18, 2021 at 10:50 PM -
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Their longest road trip of the season should be the best test of their mettle yet. Starting with Milwaukee on Thursday, they'll also visit top Eastern contenders...
January 18, 2021 at 9:51 PM -
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Ahead of an MLK matchup with Golden State, the Lakers are humming and mostly locked in to long-term deals.
January 17, 2021 at 5:50 PM -
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With many crediting the team's spacing on offense, the Lakers are the third-ranked 3-point shooting team in the NBA at 39.6%
January 16, 2021 at 5:50 PM -
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LeBron James and Anthony Davis lead the way again as the Lakers survive New Orleans' strong start, then use a 15-0 third-quarter run to take control on their way to a...
January 15, 2021 at 10:50 PM -
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After becoming a first-time All-Star last season, the 23-year-old Ingram has started out on a similar track this year, averaging the same scoring production (23.8 ppg)...
January 15, 2021 at 9:50 PM -
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This season as much as any is showing how teams can thrive when they're winning, or short-circuit quickly when the chemistry isn't on the court – there's no way to...
January 14, 2021 at 7:50 PM -
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While the Lakers have pledged to follow the new NBA protocols in the wake of a rising case count, not everyone's aboard.
January 13, 2021 at 8:50 PM -
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LeBron James scores 26 and Montrezl Harrell adds 21 as the Lakers (10-3) crush rebuilding Oklahoma City, 128-99, to improve to 7-0 away from Staples Center – the...
January 13, 2021 at 8:50 PM -
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Brooklyn's trade for Harden shows that teams know the Lakers are ahead of the field
January 13, 2021 at 2:50 PM -
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LeBron James scores 26 points and Anthony Davis adds 19 (and five blocked shots) as the Lakers blow out their hosts from the opening tip-off.
January 12, 2021 at 7:52 PM -
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After a four-game absence, Caldwell-Pope made a return from a sprained left ankle and helps lead Lakers to season-high in fast break points.
January 10, 2021 at 9:51 PM -
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Just a few months removed from their series, both the Lakers and Rockets have changed their rosters plenty. But the result looks awfully similar.
January 10, 2021 at 7:50 PM -
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Lakers' Wesley Matthews calls Frank Vogel the "best communicator" he's had as a coach in his NBA career.
January 9, 2021 at 5:50 PM -
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James has 28 points and seven assists, and the Lakers overcome the absence of two injured starters in a 117-115 victory over Zach LaVine (38 points) and Chicago on...
January 8, 2021 at 10:50 PM -
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Coach Frank Vogel isn't sure exactly how Davis strained his right adductor against San Antonio on Thursday night, but the Lakers' mantra has been caution this early in...
January 8, 2021 at 8:50 PM -
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The Lakers superstar points to how Wednesday's mob was treated by police in Washington as a microcosm for how Blacks are treated differently in society.
January 8, 2021 at 11:50 AM -
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LeBron James scored 27 and Anthony Davis adds 23, but LaMarcus Aldridge has 28 to pace San Antonio, which goes 16 for 35 from 3-point range and hands the Lakers a...
January 7, 2021 at 10:50 PM -
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While he's often been critical of Donald Trump throughout his presidency, Wednesday's events drove Popovich to call him "not a well man" and call for his immediate...
January 7, 2021 at 9:50 PM -
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The two were a powerful partnership in Memphis; now they hold each other accountable in Los Angeles.
January 6, 2021 at 12:50 PM -
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The former Milwaukee Buck sat out last summer in protest of the shooting; now the police officer involved won't face charges. "It can't deter us," he says.
January 5, 2021 at 9:50 PM -
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On a poor shooting night for both teams, the All-Stars combine for a run of 15 straight points late in the fourth to help the Lakers complete a 4-0 road trip with a...
January 5, 2021 at 8:50 PM -
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The former Clipper says the Lakers have embraced him and his unconventional style into their culture, and it's clear their comments of appreciation mean something to...
January 4, 2021 at 4:50 PM -
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The 35-year-old came back to FedEx Forum for the first time in nearly two years after spending 11 seasons with the Grizzlies.
January 3, 2021 at 8:50 PM -
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LeBron James scored 13 of his 22 points in the last frame to clinch a road win, the Lakers' third straight, against the Grizzlies.
January 3, 2021 at 8:50 PM -
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The second-round draft pick from 2019 has exceeded expectations and earned minutes despite being the team's youngest player by more than three years.
January 2, 2021 at 3:50 PM -
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The durable starter says it's a mild sprain and should not be a long-term concern. He did not return to Friday's victory over the Spurs after scoring 11 points in 17...
January 1, 2021 at 9:50 PM -
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L.A. completes two-game road sweep of San Antonio
January 1, 2021 at 9:50 PM -
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The veteran guard, who was 6 for 6 from 3-point range in Wednesday's win, acknowledges not starting games has been a struggle in his 12th season.
December 31, 2020 at 4:50 PM -
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The longtime assistant takes over after Gregg Popovich is ejected during the second quarter of Wednesday's game against the Lakers.
December 30, 2020 at 9:51 PM -
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LeBron James celebrates his 36th birthday with 26 points, eight assists and another milestone in the Lakers' 121-107 victory. The teams will square off again on Friday...
December 30, 2020 at 8:50 PM -
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In a year of adapting, James and the Lakers carved out a sense of normalcy for themselves by returning to the top of the NBA. But his more challenging, more impactful...
December 29, 2020 at 7:50 PM -
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LeBron James and Dennis Schröder play well, but their teammates largely struggle on the second night of a back-to-back, and Portland prevails, 115-107, ending...
December 28, 2020 at 10:50 PM -
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For the second straight game, the Lakers (2-1) showed the potential of their newly formed offensive juggernaut.
December 27, 2020 at 9:50 PM -
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Clippers players acknowledge they could have done a better job of preparing for Sunday's afternoon game, which followed their victories against the Lakers and Nuggets to...
December 27, 2020 at 5:50 PM -
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Davis is dealing with a bruise in his right calf that he suffered in the season opener and then re-aggravated on Christmas Day against the Mavericks.
December 27, 2020 at 12:50 PM -
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The German point guard, acquired less than six weeks ago, is warming to the thought of being part of the Lakers' future
December 26, 2020 at 3:50 PM -
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The Lakers' and Dodgers' championships gave L.A. reason to celebrate, but the loss of Kobe Bryant still provokes tears.
December 26, 2020 at 1:50 PM -
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Again showing signs that their newcomers will make them better, the Lakers leave the Mavericks disassembled and win their first game of the season.
December 25, 2020 at 9:50 PM -
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Five Lakers scoring at least 13 points, led by Anthony Davis' game-high 28, spur their 138-115 win over the Mavericks
December 25, 2020 at 8:50 PM -
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Jones, the former Lakers foil who won 11 of his 12 NBA titles as a Boston player and coach, died Friday at the age of 88.
December 25, 2020 at 8:50 PM -
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The Lakers will host Dallas at 5 p.m. at Staples Center and the Clippers will travel to Denver for a 7:30 p.m. tipoff.
December 25, 2020 at 4:50 PM -
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The Boston legend, who won an Olympic gold medal and was a part of 12 NBA championship teams, was a longtime Lakers nemesis during the Celtics' rivalry in the...
December 25, 2020 at 3:50 PM -
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The Lakers spent months furiously preparing for fan-less home games – an endeavor that is freshly complicated by the thick pages of L.A. County and NBA health...
December 24, 2020 at 6:50 PM -
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James has felt Doncic's impending arrival for some time and admires the 21-year-old Slovenian enough that he wanted to go into business with him. ... The MVP candidates...
December 24, 2020 at 5:50 PM -
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The fiery guard -- the defensive hero in last Christmas' win over the Lakers -- remains an integral part of the Clippers' operation.
December 24, 2020 at 3:50 PM -
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The defending champs expected early sluggishness and are mindful of their larger goals, but the challenge of the next few weeks is getting on the same page when it comes...
December 23, 2020 at 7:52 PM -
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It was the type of flat season opener one expects after a short offseason, but the new Lakers show they'll have an impact.
December 23, 2020 at 12:50 AM -
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Paul George scores 26 of his 33 points in the second half, Kawhi Leonard adds 26 points and the Clippers rally past the cautious Lakers, 116-109, on the champions' ring...
December 22, 2020 at 10:50 PM -
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The franchise spares little expense and effort making the night memorable in the ways that these pandemic-impacted times allow, highlighted by touching video messages...
December 22, 2020 at 9:50 PM -
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The Lakers and Clippers will be near the top again, but who will come out on top tonight in the season-opener at Staples Center.
December 22, 2020 at 5:50 PM -
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Here's a guide to some of the content we've prepared to get you ready for what promises to be another intriguing NBA season in L.A. and beyond:
December 22, 2020 at 6:50 AM -
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Kuzma says the deal will set up his family for the future, help him contribute to his troubled hometown of Flint, Mich., allow him to contend for championships annually...
December 21, 2020 at 7:50 PM