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Anthony Davis sits out the game, but the Lakers couldn't take advantage
February 23, 2019 at 7:50 PM -
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Despite claims the Lakers fell out of the running by not acquiring Davis at the trade deadline, all that's changed is the timing. A.D.'s preference will still drive...
February 23, 2019 at 9:50 AM -
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None of the five most effective lineups the Lakers used against Houston included a true center on the floor, giving them a potential tool they could use the rest of the...
February 22, 2019 at 3:50 PM -
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The Lakers had a game plan against the NBA's leading scorer and saw it through in the 111-106 win.
February 22, 2019 at 12:50 AM -
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The Lakers shift to a smaller lineup and hold Houston to 16 fourth-quarter points in a 111-106 victory. LeBron James (29 points) and Brandon Ingram (27) lead five Lakers...
February 21, 2019 at 10:50 PM -
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The Lakers surely still have New Orleans' All-Star big man in their sights, but they'd need to surround him and LeBron James with enough useful players to carry them...
February 21, 2019 at 6:50 PM -
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The Lakers must reduce their turnovers and improve their foul shooting for a shot at making the postseason, star and coach say.
February 21, 2019 at 2:50 PM -
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A lot of things have to come together for the Lakers to win their way into a playoff berth, and a schedule littered with playoff-caliber teams won't make this final...
February 20, 2019 at 7:50 PM -
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James, who is averaging 23.2 points, 10.8 rebounds and 11 assists in five games since returning from a groin injury, indicated he plans to take it up another notch as...
February 20, 2019 at 3:50 PM -
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Editor's note: The following is from the Purple & Gold newsletter for Monday, Feb. 18, covering the Lakers and the NBA from beat writers Kyle Goon and Mirjam...
February 18, 2019 at 1:50 PM -
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It's an All-Star Game lesson that Lakers fans hope applies to the rest of the regular season: Underestimate LeBron James at your own risk.
February 17, 2019 at 10:50 PM -
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LeBron James of the Los Angeles Lakers and Giannis Antetokounmpo of the Milwaukee Bucks are captains for the 2019 NBA All-Star Game in Charlotte, North...
February 17, 2019 at 4:50 PM -
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It could happen. But James isn't looking for it to be anytime soon.
February 16, 2019 at 8:50 PM -
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The Lakers star holds court and answers all questions – even reflecting on the one-year anniversary of Laura Ingraham telling him to 'shut up and...
February 16, 2019 at 12:50 PM -
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Always measuring himself against the rest of his draft class, the second-year forward takes the honor after his 35-point effort leads the U.S. team to a 161-144 victory...
February 15, 2019 at 9:50 PM -
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Magic's attempt to achieve front-office success seems tantalizingly close with LeBron James a Laker and Anthony Davis trying to join him, but the role doesn't look like...
February 15, 2019 at 6:50 PM -
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Kuzma, the Lakers' lone All-Star Weekend presence other than LeBron James, says he's done entertaining questions about lingering Anthony Davis trade...
February 15, 2019 at 5:50 PM -
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The general manager's ouster comes after the All-Star center said in late January he would not sign an extension with New Orleans and highly publicized trade talks with...
February 15, 2019 at 10:50 AM -
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Clippers president of basketball operations Lawrence Frank once coached his cousin, and Lou Williams played with Zubac when they were Lakers teammates a few seasons ago...
February 13, 2019 at 8:50 PM -
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Over their last six games (five with LeBron James), the Lakers are the 28th-best defense in the NBA. That includes their most lopsided loss of the season (42 points, to...
February 13, 2019 at 5:50 PM -
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LeBron calls for urgency and Kuzma is calling for more fun. Can the Lakers do both?
February 13, 2019 at 10:50 AM -
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A 117-113 loss drops them to 28-29 overall. They will have 25 games left after the All-Star break (and little margin for error) to make up 2.5 games on the Clippers and...
February 12, 2019 at 7:50 PM -
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The Lakers say the 76ers sent an e-mail in November asking if Simmons could meet with Johnson. Lakers GM Rob Pelinka then contacted 76ers GM Elton Brand to say the...
February 11, 2019 at 4:50 PM -
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Philadelphia 76ers big man Joel Embiid has his way against the defenseless Lakers, finishing with 37 points and 14 rebounds in a 23-point blowout.
February 10, 2019 at 3:50 PM -
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Did the New Orleans Pelicans engage in good-faith negotiations over a possible trade with the Lakers involving All-Star big man Anthony Davis? Magic Johnson says...
February 10, 2019 at 2:50 PM -
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Both recently acquired players were given video playbooks before Saturday's practice and are expected to play Sunday in Philadelphia.
February 9, 2019 at 3:50 PM -
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After this week's flurry of trades, four new players – including former Lakers center Ivica Zubac – are expected to make their Clippers debuts in...
February 8, 2019 at 3:50 PM -
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With an eye toward spacing, the Lakers acquired Bullock and Muscala in hopes of charging the team for a postseason run
February 8, 2019 at 2:50 PM -
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The entire NBA, all other agents and, by proxy, many other press outlets were rooting for the Lakers to fail ... but not doing the impossible isn't failing.
February 8, 2019 at 1:50 PM -
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"You just can't pick and choose when you're going to be a leader. Has to be every day. Can't wake up when you're not feeling well and not give you team your best effort...
February 8, 2019 at 12:50 PM -
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Rondo hits a 20-foot jumper as time expires against his old team, LeBron James has a triple-double and Kyle Kuzma adds 25 points to lift the Lakers to a 129-128 victory...
February 7, 2019 at 8:50 PM -
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Team LeBron, stacked with players who are expected to be free agents this summer – or in the case of Davis, rumored trade targets for the Lakers – had no...
February 7, 2019 at 7:50 PM -
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Resigned to having to wait until the summer to attempt to acquire the Pelicans center, the Lakers add the 6-foot-11 forward who spent most of the season with...
February 7, 2019 at 12:50 PM -
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At the trade deadline, Clippers trade recently acquired Mike Muscala to Lakers for Ivica Zubac and Michael Beasley, send Avery Bradley to Memphis for Garrett Temple and...
February 7, 2019 at 12:50 PM -
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Young players and veterans are struggling with the 'what if?' scenarios ahead of Thursday's trade deadline, but one thing could help locker room morale –...
February 6, 2019 at 10:50 AM -
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The Lakers agree to send rookie Svi Mykhailiuk and a second-round draft pick to Detroit for Bullock, a 27-year-old guard who will become a free agent this summer...
February 5, 2019 at 9:50 PM -
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Amid reports that they're willing to trade half their roster away for Anthony Davis, they total 19 turnovers and barely bother defending the perimeter in a 136-94 loss...
February 5, 2019 at 6:50 PM -
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Lakers coach says he understands why some players are venting as trade talks swirl, but he believes it is quashed after talking it out with the team and...
February 5, 2019 at 12:50 PM -
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Brandon Ingram, Kyle Kuzma, Lonzo Ball, Rajon Rondo, Michael Beasley and Lance Stephenson and a pair of first-round draft picks would reportedly be shipped to New...
February 4, 2019 at 7:50 PM -
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All the players, young and old, pay strict attention to recovery methods and devote a lot of time to it, leaning on an array of methods and tools – both old-school...
February 4, 2019 at 5:50 PM -
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The star forward reportedly told the New Orleans Pelicans, from whom he's requested a trade, that only four teams could sign him to a long-term deal: the Clippers...
February 4, 2019 at 2:50 PM -
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The back and forth between the Lakers and Pelicans continues, with reports Monday that the Lakers are progressing toward "offering everyone not named LeBron" to complete...
February 4, 2019 at 12:50 PM -
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As the pressure intensifies, the stakes only get higher. And no matter who the player is, that's a lot for any Laker to handle.
February 3, 2019 at 6:50 PM -
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After playing 40 minutes against the Clippers, James travels to Oakland but decides not to play after a Saturday warm-up.
February 2, 2019 at 8:50 PM -
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The Lakers fell to 6-12 without James on the floor this season.
February 2, 2019 at 8:50 PM -
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The Lakers' roster will go through a major shakeup if the team goes all-out to land the Pelicans big man sooner rather than later, and don't be shocked when Luke Walton...
February 2, 2019 at 9:50 AM -
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The Lakers, who have whipsawed from a slow rebuild to trying to make the most of LeBon James' remaining championship window, have to explore every option leading to...
February 1, 2019 at 6:50 PM -
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In the longest injury James has ever suffered, the superstar admits he had more negative moments than positive ones as he was forced to be patient with his...
February 1, 2019 at 12:50 PM -
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Replays show that Lance Stephenson's left elbow connected solidly with Marjanovic's face on the play in the final minute of overtime, but no offensive foul was called...
February 1, 2019 at 1:50 AM -
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James finishes with 24 points and 14 rebounds in his return from a 17-game injury absence, and the Lakers escape with a 123-120 overtime victory Thursday night after...
January 31, 2019 at 10:50 PM -
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Still considered doubtful for the game earlier Thursday, the four-time league MVP will return after missing 17 games with a hamstring injury. It is the most time the...
January 31, 2019 at 6:50 PM -
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Lakers are reportedly ready to deal Lonzo Ball, Kyle Kuzma, Ivica Zubac and/or Ingram in various combinations to acquire the 6-foot-10 All-Star.
January 31, 2019 at 3:50 PM -
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Kyle Kuzma and Josh Hart are also listed as questionable for Thursday's Staples Center showdown.
January 31, 2019 at 12:50 PM -
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Kuzma is taking a philosophical approach to rumors he could be included in a potential trade for Anthony Davis. "You can't control your destiny in this league, but you...
January 30, 2019 at 2:50 PM -
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With both Lakers stars close to returning, the Clippers figure it's smarter to expect them to take the floor Thursday at Staples Center.
January 30, 2019 at 2:50 PM -
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Ingram scores 36 points on 16-for-20 shooting, commanding and succeeding despite double-teams, but Joel Embiid (28 points) and Philadelphia still cruise to a 121-105...
January 29, 2019 at 10:50 PM -
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Coach Luke Walton says the four-time MVP isn't going full speed yet, but there's clearly a different environment in Lakers practices this week, one in which James'...
January 29, 2019 at 9:50 PM -
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While Coach Luke Walton initially hinted that James could make his return Tuesday against Philadelphia, the Lakers later ruled him out for the 17th consecutive game. But...
January 28, 2019 at 5:50 PM -
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Today's Purple & Bold newsletter explores the possibility of of Lakers trade to acquire Anthony Davis, possible timing, possible pieces, and what would come...
January 28, 2019 at 1:50 PM -
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Anthony Davis requests a trade; what would a deal mean for the Lakers?
January 28, 2019 at 9:50 AM -
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This brutal stretch of Lakers basketball in January can use some levity wherever it can be found.
January 27, 2019 at 9:50 PM -
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Kuzma hurt the hip against the Houston Rockets on Dec. 19, and he said it recently had been feeling worse.
January 27, 2019 at 8:50 PM -
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After fearing a most serious injury, the second-year point guard was relieved to learn he could be back this season. In the meantime, he's concentrating on...
January 26, 2019 at 2:50 PM -
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In addition to battling inconsistency and injuries, the soft-spoken 21-year-old point guard needs time to develop as a leader and a voice ... the kind of time the Lakers...
January 25, 2019 at 5:50 PM -
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The injury, Kuzma said, is a hip strain he suffered against the Houston Rockets a week ago. "It's been getting a little worse," Kuzma said.
January 25, 2019 at 12:50 PM -
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Rondo has 15 points, 13 assists and six rebounds in his first game back following hand surgery, but Minnesota's reserves stand out during a pivotal third-quarter stretch...
January 24, 2019 at 10:50 PM -
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The Lakers forward led all players in voting and will be the Western Conference captain for the Feb. 17 game in Charlotte, N.C., extending his NBA record by being chosen...
January 24, 2019 at 4:50 PM -
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Whether he returns for tonight's game against the Minnesota Timberwolves will be up to the veteran point guard and how he feels; Rondo has missed 14 games after having...
January 24, 2019 at 12:50 PM -
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The Lakers were fairly tight-lipped about the four-time MVP's participation in Wednesday's practice, when he was able to go through some drills, but he won't play until...
January 23, 2019 at 4:50 PM -
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The WNBA's Los Angeles Sparks add a pair of veteran women's basketball coaches to their staff, which next year will be headed for the first time by former Lakers point...
January 22, 2019 at 4:50 PM -
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With Lonzo Ball out 4-6 weeks, the Lakers hope they can get one of their top playmakers back after he missed 14 games with his second hand injury of the season.
January 22, 2019 at 2:50 PM -
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The Warriors' Klay Thompson tied an NBA record Monday by making 10 3-pointers without a miss en route to 44 points in a 130-111 victory over the Lakers at Staples...
January 21, 2019 at 11:50 PM -
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SoCal native torches the Lakers in a 45-25 third quarter run and the team falls to 5-9 without LeBron James, since they last beat the Warriors.
January 21, 2019 at 10:50 PM -
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The highlights from the Los Angeles Lakers' home game against the Golden State Warriors on Martin Luther King Jr. Day.
January 21, 2019 at 6:50 PM -
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Lonzo Ball's injury means that the Lakers will use Brandon Ingram as a point guard while they wait for LeBron James and Rajon Rondo to return to action.
January 21, 2019 at 1:50 PM -
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The 21-year-old guard won't require surgery, but he'll be out for a while. In the meantime, the scuffling Lakers need to make do without their three top play-makers on...
January 20, 2019 at 4:50 PM -
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With one bad turn of Lonzo Ball's left ankle, the Lakers stumbled into darkness once again in a spirit-crushing overtime loss to the Rockets.
January 19, 2019 at 8:50 PM -
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The Lakers coach invited comparisons of Harden's recent campaign to Kobe Bryant's 2005-06, when the Lakers' great was the last player in the NBA to average more than 35...
January 19, 2019 at 7:50 PM -
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The Croatian big man has been squeezed in the playing rotation alongside veterans Tyson Chandler and JaVale McGee, but he's had big games when the Lakers have needed him...
January 18, 2019 at 6:50 PM -
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The Lakers will bring back the veteran point guard into full-contact practice, upping optimism that he's close to a return.
January 18, 2019 at 11:50 AM