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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 -
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LeBron James and Anthony Davis might have the coziest partnership in the NBA on and off the court, but as the league has seen in recent years, it's a lot easier to...
December 21, 2020 at 5:50 PM -
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Starting with Tuesday's season opener against the champion Lakers, the Clippers will start down a road they hope leads to redemption, and also to an extended...
December 20, 2020 at 3:52 PM -
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Kuzma's extension is worth an estimated $40 million and puts him under contract with the Lakers through at least 2023.
December 20, 2020 at 2:51 PM -
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Still ramping up their conditioning, the Lakers have shown the potential to produce the kind of exhilarating second-half runs the Golden State Warriors used to snuff out...
December 19, 2020 at 5:50 PM -
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A month-by-month look at the first portion of the Lakers' 2020-21 regular-season schedule. The NBA plans to release the rest of the league schedule later in...
December 19, 2020 at 4:50 PM -
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The Lakers have depth beyond their superstar duo, with versatility, grit and some high-energy and high-IQ additions.
December 19, 2020 at 3:50 PM -
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Davis goes 6 for 7 from 3-point range and finishes with 35 points as the Lakers close the exhibition portion of their schedule with a 114-113 victory over the Suns on...
December 19, 2020 at 12:50 AM -
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James led GM survey as league's best passer (46 percent), most versatile player (61 percent) and best small forward (57 percent)
December 18, 2020 at 1:50 PM -
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New coach Tyronn Lue believes his team's communication improved following their two preseason losses to the Lakers last weekend, helped by a few days of productive...
December 17, 2020 at 9:50 PM -
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The deadline for a possible contract extension is approaching, but "wait and see" continues to be the theme for an NBA career in which Kuzma has flashed a lot of...
December 17, 2020 at 5:50 PM -
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Less than a week before the start of the regular season – and just over two months after winning the NBA title, James scores 11 points in 15 minutes and Davis has...
December 16, 2020 at 9:50 PM -
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Tuesday's regular-season opener against the Lakers will be Kennard's first official NBA action since Dec. 21, 2019; Batum's layoff has lasted since Jan. 24.
December 16, 2020 at 2:50 PM -
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With the regular-season opener a week away and just two exhibitions left, the Lakers plan to play their two stars during the first half of the team's first preseason...
December 15, 2020 at 7:51 PM -
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Expect more blanks to be filled in once the Lakers travel to Phoenix for two games later this week, but here's what we've learned about the supporting cast from the...
December 14, 2020 at 5:50 PM -
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Four players and an assistant coach missed Sunday's Staples Center tilt, a Lakers' blowout over the Clippers.
December 13, 2020 at 10:50 PM -
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Only 20, the 2019 second-round pick is drawing attention and could be a candidate for a role in the team's rotation
December 12, 2020 at 4:50 PM -
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Harrell finishes with 13 points and 12 rebounds in an 87-81 victory that had the characteristic sloppiness of the preseason (42 combined turnovers), albeit in a...
December 11, 2020 at 11:50 PM -
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Marc Gasol is more concerned with fitting in with his new team than worrying about whether his 40-year-old brother can rehab himself into a position to join him in...
December 10, 2020 at 7:50 PM -
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The NBA's career scoring leader, 73, provided no other details about the illness in the piece he wrote for WebMD that first appeared Wednesday.
December 9, 2020 at 8:50 PM -
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If it wasn't clear enough to players and staff to follow the suggested guidelines in the Orlando bubble last season, the stakes are becoming more clear now without that...
December 9, 2020 at 7:50 PM -
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With Davis, the Lakers are examining options to reduce his toll by playing him more at power forward before the playoffs.
December 8, 2020 at 5:50 PM -
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LeBron James' career has been built on his keen anticipation of how on-court events will unfold. But this NBA offseason caught him off-guard. Up until last month, James...
December 7, 2020 at 3:50 PM -
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Short-staffed practices with minimal conditioning and familiarity present challenges.
December 6, 2020 at 6:50 PM -
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A short offseason brings challenges for the reigning NBA champions – like rest and developing a starting lineup and chemistry
December 5, 2020 at 5:50 PM -
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The All-Star big man's willingness to tether himself to the franchise for that length of time is a reflection of his priorities: winning, long-term security and overall...
December 4, 2020 at 6:50 PM -
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The defending champs have games against the Clippers, Bucks, Celtics, Heat and Nets and two against Denver.
December 4, 2020 at 5:51 PM -
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Returning players from the 2020 championship team say the uncertainty of this season will be tougher than the bubble. It's also limiting their ability to bond with new...
December 3, 2020 at 8:50 PM -
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With the big man's $190 million deal, the Lakers have locked down Davis and LeBron James in consecutive days.
December 3, 2020 at 8:50 AM -
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Rival L.A. teams will face off on opening night for second consecutive season at 7 p.m. Dec. 22 at Staples Center.
December 2, 2020 at 1:50 PM -
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The two-year max extension is worth $85 million for the 2021-22 and 2022-23 seasons as the Lakers continue to work on Anthony Davis' deal.
December 2, 2020 at 10:50 AM -
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The defending champions will host Dallas at 5 p.m. PST, while the Clippers conclude the five-game schedule at Denver at 7:30 PST.
December 1, 2020 at 7:50 PM -
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The 35-year-old forward averaged just 1.5 points in 45 appearances last season and played only garbage time minutes during the playoffs, but he's commonly cited as one...
November 30, 2020 at 6:50 PM -
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Schröder does not lack confidence or ambition, and he also has quietly become one of the NBA's most productive point guards.
November 30, 2020 at 5:50 PM -
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The L.A. teams will face each other in preseason games on Dec. 11 and Dec. 13.
November 27, 2020 at 2:50 PM -
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After coming from Toronto, the 35-year-old center is comfortable with a smaller role with the defending champions.
November 25, 2020 at 12:50 PM -
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The most important part of the veteran guard's decision to sign with the Lakers 34 years after his father did has to do with the present: He sees this as the best chance...
November 24, 2020 at 6:50 PM -
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With a few holes still to fill, the defending champs have remade their roster, and likely a good deal about how they play. Here's a look at what free agency shows us...
November 24, 2020 at 8:50 AM -
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Harrell lauds the Lakers' chemistry and notes that he was going to play for "a team that wanted me," which could be interpreted as shots at the Clippers. He says...
November 23, 2020 at 4:50 PM -
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The man who carried the championship trophy out of the building looks to bring it back to Staples Center next year
November 23, 2020 at 1:50 PM -
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The 35-year-old center agrees to a two-year deal with the Lakers. McGee and a second-round pick are dealt to the Cavaliers to create space.
November 22, 2020 at 6:50 PM -
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Two guards gone as Bradley is headed to the Miami Heat while Rondo says farewell to the Lakers and fans on Instagram.
November 21, 2020 at 12:50 PM -
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Harrell averaged a career-best 18.6 points and 7.1 rebounds in 63 games last season. While he hit a wall in the playoffs after missing nearly a month of the NBA...
November 20, 2020 at 8:50 PM -
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The 34-year-old journeyman averaged 7.4 points, 2.5 rebounds and 1.4 assists and shot 36.4 percent from 3-point range for Milwaukee last season. He shores up the...
November 20, 2020 at 4:50 PM -
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While retaining All-Star big man Anthony Davis – as close a lock to return as any free agent this summer – is the biggest move, Pelinka signaled his...
November 19, 2020 at 5:50 PM -
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The reigning champions no longer circle draft night as their key offseason date – the start of free agency on Friday is their red-letter day.
November 18, 2020 at 9:50 PM -
NBA Draft 2020: Live updates – LaMelo Ball taken No. 3 by Charlotte, Onyeka Okongwu No. 6 to AtlantaFrom the Web › The Orange County Register
Follow the Lakers, Clippers, LaMelo Ball, Onyeka Okongwu and the entire NBA Draft
November 18, 2020 at 5:50 PM -
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Los Angeles doesn't have many more assets for trades or draft picks, meaning that Friday free agency period will be their last natural route to improving the...
November 16, 2020 at 1:50 PM -
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The point guard projects as a scoring, playmaking boost to the Lakers' back court. The deal could ripple into the team's other offseason moves.
November 15, 2020 at 11:50 AM -
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Both teams hope to re-open the building to fans as the season progresses, depending on developments such as regional COVID-19 case count, state and local guidelines and...
November 11, 2020 at 5:50 PM -
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How will the defending champions try to thread the needle on key free agency decisions while keeping an eye on the bottom line?
November 10, 2020 at 6:50 PM -
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After 95 days away from his family, the coach says some of the most rewarding moments since returning from Florida have been mundane, everyday life.
October 31, 2020 at 12:50 PM -
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7 people whose legacy and reputation has been most profoundly boosted
October 28, 2020 at 5:50 PM -
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Only one U.S. city has won three major titles in a year, but Jared Goff can see it happening here. Sean McVay praises Dave Roberts.
October 28, 2020 at 5:50 PM -
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Appearing on "The Ringer NBA Show" podcast, Green speculated that an abbreviated offseason after months in the league's Florida bubble might lead James and others to...
October 26, 2020 at 6:51 PM -
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Questions surrounding the offseason for the entire NBA cloud the Lakers' ability to build another winner. What hurdles do they face and how might the next few months...
October 22, 2020 at 5:50 PM -
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'A bear of a man' known for his kindness and love of horses and the Lakers, Abrams died Oct. 9 at 66 from throat cancer.
October 15, 2020 at 7:50 PM -
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The longest season in NBA history wasn't enjoyed enough
October 15, 2020 at 1:50 PM -
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The NBA's TV ratings took a major hit, but that's hardly the takeaway from the way the league finished the season and the way the Lakers took their 17th championship...
October 12, 2020 at 5:50 PM -
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Franchise and its best player made a lot of history with a championship Sunday
October 12, 2020 at 1:50 PM -
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Los Angeles Lakers news including Lakers' players LeBron James and Anthony Davis. Follow LA Lakers news, games, scores, schedule, roster moves with photos and video...
October 12, 2020 at 10:50 AM -
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While we celebrate from home, sports bars, or even the Staples Center - chants of "Kobe" are echoing around the world in celebration of the Lakers championship...
October 12, 2020 at 10:50 AM -
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A championship silences his doubters, but it's bittersweet because his friend, Kobe Bryant, is not here to share the joy.
October 12, 2020 at 8:51 AM -
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The CHP closed some freeway off-ramps because of the celebration.
October 11, 2020 at 9:50 PM -
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Longest NBA season in history ends with Lakers, LeBron James on top
October 11, 2020 at 9:50 PM -
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Center Anthony Davis said after beating the Miami Heat in Game 6, "We didn't let him down, we didn't let him down."
October 11, 2020 at 8:50 PM -
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The Lakers make it look easier than it seemed in October as they steamroll the Heat to win yet another championship.
October 11, 2020 at 8:50 PM -
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The Lakers' 17th title ties them with the Boston Celtics for the most in league history. ... Who did they beat to win all those championships, who were the series MVPs...
October 11, 2020 at 7:50 PM -
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Not only the ones who were part of the previous 16 championship teams can bask, but also the ones who fell short - especially in all those years against Boston.
October 11, 2020 at 7:50 PM -
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LeBron James and Anthony Davis guide a Lakers franchise that hadn't made the playoffs in six seasons to its first championship in a decade -- and they did it with a...
October 11, 2020 at 7:50 PM -
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Take a look at these first half photos of the Lakers playing the Heat in Game 6 of the NBA Finals on Sunday.
October 11, 2020 at 6:50 PM -
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During the game, follow for updates, highlights and social media reaction as the Lakers hope to close out and win their 17th championship.
October 11, 2020 at 9:50 AM -
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Follow along for news and updates from our reporters in the NBA bubble.
October 11, 2020 at 2:50 AM -
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Lakers and Heat stars have been neck-and-neck in key statistical categories for their teams going into Game 6 on Sunday.
October 10, 2020 at 4:50 PM -
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Another tiresome wave of criticism engulfs the Lakers star after he passes up the last shot and Danny Green misses an open 3-pointer in a Game 5 loss to Miami, but all...
October 10, 2020 at 2:51 PM -
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The second-year forward's seven 3-pointers helped hold the fort against the Lakers, who remain one win from an NBA championship.
October 10, 2020 at 11:50 AM -
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Can a team ever ask too much of LeBron James? The Lakers must be wondering after he scores 40 against Miami and they still lose Game 5.
October 9, 2020 at 11:50 PM -
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On a night when LeBron James scores 40 points and Anthony Davis limps his way to 28, some of the Lakers' most reliable hands during this playoff run shut down at the...
October 9, 2020 at 11:50 PM -
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Despite 40 points and 13 rebounds from LeBron James, Miami gets a 35-point triple-double from Jimmy Butler and extends the best-of-seven NBA Finals. Game 6 is...
October 9, 2020 at 9:50 PM -
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Take a look at the photos of the Lakers playing the Miami Heat in Game 5 of the NBA Finals on Friday.
October 9, 2020 at 7:50 PM