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Kuzma has a stress reaction in his left foot that he suffered while playing for USA Basketball and will be out until mid-October. Second-round pick Talen Horton-Tucker...
September 26, 2019 at 6:50 PM -
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It's a new group with the same measuring stick: A veteran-laden roster that is expected to end the franchise's playoff drought and perhaps return them to title...
September 26, 2019 at 8:50 AM -
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The exception, worth an estimated $1.75 million (half of Cousins' salary for the upcoming season), can be used to acquire a future free agent during the season or could...
September 18, 2019 at 7:50 PM -
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Calling it 'a very big blessing' to return to L.A., Howard says he's focused on helping the Lakers win a championship.
September 4, 2019 at 11:50 AM -
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Lakers say they are aware of the allegation and gathering information
August 27, 2019 at 1:50 PM -
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The addition of the 33-year-old Howard boosts the Lakers' frontcourt depth after center DeMarcus Cousins (torn left ACL) was lost for most, if not all, of next...
August 26, 2019 at 5:50 PM -
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As much as Dwight Howard can grab a rebound or block a shot, he knows how to put his spin on a new situation.
August 25, 2019 at 6:50 PM -
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Howard has had his rights owned by five different teams in three seasons since leaving the Lakers
August 23, 2019 at 3:50 PM -
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In May, the former Cleveland Cavaliers coach was considered the leading candidate and take the helm with the Lakers to reunite with LeBron James, before talks between...
August 20, 2019 at 8:50 PM -
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None of the options are expected to produce the way a healthy Cousins could have, but the Lakers no longer have the luxury of picking from the top of the heap to find...
August 20, 2019 at 6:50 PM -
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In the wake of DeMarcus Cousins' devastating injury, the Lakers seek a big man
August 20, 2019 at 11:50 AM -
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Loss of Cousins may mean Anthony Davis most helps the team at center, except ...
August 16, 2019 at 1:50 PM -
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ESPN reports Cousins suffered a knee injury in Las Vegas workout
August 15, 2019 at 9:50 AM -
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De'Aaron Fox says new coach has been supportive of his effort to play for Team USA.
August 14, 2019 at 6:50 PM -
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Traffic for the teams' Oct. 22 meeting is higher than any other event this season, according to the ticket exchange.
August 14, 2019 at 11:50 AM -
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A North Hollywood native, Brook Lopez surely has plenty of old haunts in Los Angeles.
August 13, 2019 at 9:50 PM -
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There are 31 nationally televised Lakers games on the schedule
August 12, 2019 at 12:50 PM -
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Kuzma has gone from a fringe roster candidate to a near lock to make the final cut
August 6, 2019 at 5:50 PM -
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After compelling offseason moves have turned both local teams into frontrunners, the two will pair off Christmas Day at Staples Center.
August 2, 2019 at 4:50 PM -
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Jason Kidd, Lionel Hollins, Phil Handy, Miles Simon, Mike Penberthy and Quinton Crawford will join Vogel on the Lakers bench as assistant coaches.
July 31, 2019 at 1:50 PM -
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The Trojans made a quick trip to El Segundo on Thursday to meet with the Lakers.
July 25, 2019 at 6:50 PM -
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Even as George and Leonard resolved not to worry about the Lakers or any rivalry, there were tiny digs throughout Wednesday's introductory news conference that seemed to...
July 24, 2019 at 6:50 PM -
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They are big news, as Wednesday's introductory event for Kawhi Leonard and Paul George showed. They're also legitimate title contenders, considered by most oddsmakers as...
July 24, 2019 at 6:50 PM -
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The Lakers have claimed Kostas Antetokounmpo – the younger brother of Bucks MVP Giannis Antetokounmpo – off waivers from the Dallas Mavericks, according to...
July 21, 2019 at 4:50 PM -
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In the days following news of the All-Star duo's pending arrival, the Clippers were the second-most tracked NBA team on SeatGeek, behind only the Lakers.
July 20, 2019 at 5:50 PM -
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Recapping what we've learned from the rapid fire introductions of the new Lakers players
July 15, 2019 at 2:50 PM -
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He's averaged just 15 minutes and seven points per game in his career, and yet he's hit three game-winning shots
July 15, 2019 at 1:50 PM -
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The roster the Lakers have put together reflect the style Vogel expects to play come October, which he outlined in a session with media on Saturday following Davis'...
July 14, 2019 at 7:50 PM -
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In a divisive age, at least one person remains to unite us all. Left, Right, or Center, Dodgers or Angels, Lakers or Clippers, USC or UCLA, we all love Lucy.
July 14, 2019 at 8:50 AM -
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Davis learned handling and shooting skills before he rode a growth spurt in high school, and the Lakers should be the latest beneficiary.
July 13, 2019 at 5:50 PM -
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At the official Lakers press conference Saturday, Davis says he sees his new chapter in L.A. as a chance to team with a role model in LeBron James, start anew and win a...
July 13, 2019 at 3:50 PM -
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After injury-riddled stints with the Pistons and Clippers, Bradley believes he can thrive playing alongside LeBron James and Anthony Davis, confident he can carve out a...
July 12, 2019 at 5:50 PM -
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During a 30-minute conference call with reporters, Pelinka breaks down their free agent signings, their Kawhi Leonard strategy and more while suggesting that the future...
July 12, 2019 at 4:50 PM -
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The sharpshooting point guard, who made two NBA Finals runs with the Golden State Warriors, was "obsessed with the Lakers" while growing up in Washington, D.C. .....
July 11, 2019 at 7:50 PM -
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Green was just as anxious as anyone during the nearly-week-long wait for former teammate Kawhi Leonard to pick between the Lakers, Clippers and Raptors. Once Leonard...
July 11, 2019 at 5:50 PM -
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Anthony Davis and Rajon Rondo, Cousins' former teammates from New Orleans, played a major role in luring the injury-plagued four-time All-Star to L.A., with Cousins...
July 10, 2019 at 8:50 PM -
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The 22-year-old Croatian center appeared in 26 games (25 starts) for the Clippers last season, averaging 9.4 points, 7.7 rebounds and 1.5 assists in 20.2 minutes after...
July 10, 2019 at 3:50 PM -
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New head coach Frank Vogel will have a lot of weapons to work with, but the roster balance and roles might take a great deal of thought to fine-tune into a championship...
July 9, 2019 at 6:50 PM -
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Veteran who can defend and shoot could help Lakers backcourt needs
July 8, 2019 at 11:50 AM -
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During Summer League, front office staffers and NBA media observers have buzzed about them and generally predicted they'll be one of the tougher outs in the...
July 7, 2019 at 9:50 PM -
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For the second straight night, James and Anthony Davis sat in the same spot near one of the stanchions.
July 6, 2019 at 10:50 PM -
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While the Clippers and Lakers battled over Kawhi Leonard, the rest of the NBA wasn't sitting still.
July 6, 2019 at 8:50 PM -
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Once again, Lakers roster will feature some of the NBA's most distinct personalities.
July 6, 2019 at 12:50 PM -
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How about our Lakers — er, Clippers? In a stunning end to the free agent summer of 2019, it turned into a Tale of One City ... ours... with, perhaps, the NBA's two...
July 6, 2019 at 12:50 PM -
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Clippers are the new betting favorite, Lakers No. 2 according to oddsmakers
July 6, 2019 at 9:50 AM -
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While the Lakers are far from out of contention with LeBron James, Anthony Davis and Kyle Kuzma as their core, they also have the most roster building left to do. That...
July 6, 2019 at 12:50 AM -
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Kawhi Leonard made his free agency decision, weeks after winning his second NBA Championship.
July 5, 2019 at 11:50 PM -
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The Lakers aren't expected to complete the Davis deal until Leonard decides his future, meaning all the assets in the deal are left in limbo, which affects at least four...
July 5, 2019 at 9:50 PM -
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The Clippers' headliners in Las Vegas are second-year guard Jerome Robinson, along with rookies Mfiondu Kabengele and Terance Mann.
July 5, 2019 at 6:50 PM -
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The 28-year-old star still has to decide where he's playing next season, but he has already achieved something unlikely: There's little public insight into his process...
July 2, 2019 at 9:50 PM -
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The 6-foot-7 forward offers some 3-point shooting (39 percent for his career) from the wing, but the more valuable trait could be the 34-year-old's locker room and bench...
July 2, 2019 at 5:50 PM -
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As Southern California basketball fans spent Monday waiting for smoke signals to arise, little word trickled out about the recruitment of the 28-year-old forward. .....
July 1, 2019 at 9:50 PM -
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Reliable shooter who has played limited minutes joins the Lakers
July 1, 2019 at 11:50 AM -
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The Los Angeles Lakers were interested in Russell as a restricted free agent.
July 1, 2019 at 3:50 AM -
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The Southern California native reportedly will take his time deciding whether he signs with the Clippers, Lakers or Toronto Raptors.
June 30, 2019 at 9:50 PM -
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With virtually every max-level player destined for other places, the Lakers' focus narrowed in on the man that they believe could make them title favorites: Kawhi...
June 30, 2019 at 8:50 PM -
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Gustavo Zermeño Jr. painted a mural of Kawhi Leonard in a Los Angeles Lakers jersey
June 29, 2019 at 8:50 PM -
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As NBA's marketplace opens Sunday afternoon, the biggest deal of the offseason so far already belongs to the Lakers in a blockbuster trade for Anthony Davis.
June 29, 2019 at 7:50 PM -
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Even if the Lakers end up divvying up their free agent budget, big men aren't going to be addressed at the top of the list. Still, they must bolster their frontcourt...
June 29, 2019 at 3:50 PM -
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After bumbling and stumbling their way through this season and into free agency, the Lakers are on the cusp of potentially signing a top-flight free agent thanks to...
June 29, 2019 at 12:50 PM -
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The shop-'til-you-drop bonanza that begins Sunday features one of the deepest, most talent-rich free-agent classes ever and unprecedented cap space. Almost half the...
June 29, 2019 at 8:50 AM -
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Johnson told ESPN on Friday afternoon that star free agent Kawhi Leonard was interested in meeting with him. But the former Lakers team president – who quit his...
June 28, 2019 at 7:50 PM -
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While boasting two frontcourt stars already, the backcourt could help make the difference between the Lakers being a middle-of-the-road playoff team and a championship...
June 28, 2019 at 6:50 PM -
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While wings are the one area where the Lakers already have two strong options in LeBron James and Kyle Kuzma, they need depth and versatility for lineups when James is...
June 27, 2019 at 5:50 PM -
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The free agency negotiating window opens Sunday at 3 p.m. PT. Follow the developments for the Lakers, Clippers and the rest of the NBA here.
June 27, 2019 at 4:50 PM -
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By including Washington in their deal for Anthony Davis, who has also waived his $4 million trade kicker, the Lakers are officially in the market for a big-name free...
June 27, 2019 at 12:50 PM -
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Both players, who have spent extensive time in the G League, come with minimum salary cap holds, so this doesn't alter the Lakers' outlook in regards to available cap...
June 26, 2019 at 1:50 PM -
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Lakers embracing potential for D-Loading 2.0
June 26, 2019 at 12:50 PM -
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The Rockets, Nuggets, Trail Blazers, Jazz and Thunder all could compete to succeed the injury-plagued Golden State Warriors, with many curious to see what kind of roster...
June 25, 2019 at 7:50 PM -
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The Lakers owner breaks her silence, says Magic Johnson's season-ending departure caught her off guard, and she needed time to "figure out what the process was going to...
June 24, 2019 at 8:50 PM -
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Superstar practically orchestrates the deal for prized big man Anthony Davis, yet the Lakers' front office manages to bungle the trade by not considering salary-cap...
June 22, 2019 at 2:50 PM -
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Horton-Tucker's selection on Thursday was the realization of a childhood dream for the 18-year-old Illinois native, who said he first thought he could be an NBA player...
June 21, 2019 at 5:50 PM -
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Buying their way back into the second round, the Lakers select a versatile 6-foot-4, 235-pound guard with a 7-1 wingspan. Second-round picks don't count against the...
June 20, 2019 at 10:50 PM -
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The Lakers should consider splitting up their remaining salary cap space and putting together a well-rounded team.
June 20, 2019 at 9:50 PM -
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He was wearing a Lakers hat, standing in front of a Lakers logo as he shook Adam Silver's hand. But De'Andre Hunter is not going to be a Laker.
June 20, 2019 at 5:50 PM -
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A prolonged stretch of losing seasons gave the Lakers several chances to dip into the most exciting young talent entering the league, and they were poised to do so again...
June 19, 2019 at 4:50 PM -
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The Lakers are looking for a third team in their pending Anthony Davis trade to take on more of their contracts, though they'd still need Davis to waive his $4.1 million...
June 18, 2019 at 7:50 PM -
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Why did the Lakers surrender so much to acquire the All-Star big man? Because he's a generational talent whose complete game reveals few flaws on offense or...
June 17, 2019 at 7:50 PM -
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The acquisition of Anthony Davis likely has the most myopic, er most faithful among them, presuming championship No. 17 is already signed, sealed and delivered. There's...
June 17, 2019 at 5:50 PM -
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Once their trade for Anthony Davis is finalized, the Lakers will have two generational talents on board. But with that comes added pressure to leap back into...
June 16, 2019 at 5:50 PM