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Two nights after closing convincingly against the Spurs at home, the Lakers (15-10) get closed out themselves in a 133-120 loss, completely shut down during a fourth...
December 7, 2018 at 8:50 PM -
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The Lakers will miss the versatile Ingram, who will be sidelined an indeterminate amount of time after suffering the injury six minutes into the team's 121-113 victory...
December 6, 2018 at 12:50 AM -
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James sparks the Lakers (15-9) with another night of stellar play, carrying the team after Brandon Ingram was lost to a sprained ankle just six minutes into the game. It...
December 5, 2018 at 10:50 PM -
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The former Lakers point guard and New York Knicks head coach will replace Brian Agler, who resigned recently after four years at the helm.
December 5, 2018 at 3:50 PM -
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If the younger Lakers continue to develop, coach says, there's no reason the current roster can't win a championship.
December 5, 2018 at 12:50 PM -
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As Laker legends Magic Johnson and Kobe Bryant express caution about making James' burden too great, the 33-year-old seems to shrug off the notion he can't handle the...
December 4, 2018 at 3:50 PM -
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The Black Mamba touched on everything from the current Lakers' championship prospects to his retired life in a wide-ranging interview with Bill Macdonald on Monday...
December 4, 2018 at 12:50 PM -
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Why are the Lakers one of the best defenses in the NBA lately? Here are some adjustments the team has made in the last 13 games that have had a significant impact, but...
December 3, 2018 at 5:50 PM -
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Wagner scored his first NBA points on a pair of free throws with 8:06 left in the the Lakers' 120-96 victory over the Phoenix Suns, and the reaction from some of his...
December 2, 2018 at 6:50 PM -
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A 40-15 rally in the second quarter powers Los Angeles to a win as Kyle Kuzma scores a team-leading 23 points.
December 2, 2018 at 3:50 PM -
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How the Lakers have played with LeBron James as a primary ball-handler has gone against the original vision of a fast-break, run-and-gun team.
December 1, 2018 at 4:50 PM -
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LOS ANGELES — A popular subgenre of the LeBron James saga is the never-ending debate over how much help the King has – or doesn't have. It was telling, then...
November 30, 2018 at 10:50 PM -
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The veteran point guard is often seen working on his shooting, passing and dribbling, but the Lakers haven't revealed yet if he could be back in the lineup earlier than...
November 30, 2018 at 9:50 PM -
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James scores 12 of the team's final 15 points to help close out the Pacers, but the Lakers follow their best first quarter in years by blowing all of a 24-point lead...
November 29, 2018 at 10:50 PM -
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The nine-year veteran, who will face his former team tonight, has been an off-the-bench spark for the Lakers since signing over the summer.
November 29, 2018 at 1:50 PM -
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Not all the preseason questions about the mercurial Lakers have been answered, but a quarter of the way through the season, there are some trends that should be...
November 28, 2018 at 7:50 PM -
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With Ball uncertain, Josh Hart still playing through pain and Rajon Rondo still out, Lakers are hurting at guard depth more than ever.
November 28, 2018 at 1:50 PM -
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The Nuggets dominate the glass (plus-22 advantage) while the Lakers struggle from 3-point range (5 for 35) in a game that becomes a 117-85 rout. With Rajon Rondo out for...
November 27, 2018 at 8:50 PM -
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Without the brace on his right hand, the veteran point guard was putting up short shots at Monday's practice, gearing up to return to action as soon as the Lakers'...
November 26, 2018 at 3:50 PM -
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Second-year forward busts out of recent slump to notch 13 points and 4 assists in the first quarter against the Magic.
November 25, 2018 at 6:50 PM -
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Nikola Vucevic continued his stellar production against Lakers on Sunday, when he had 31 points, 15 rebounds, seven assists, two steaks and three blocks.
November 25, 2018 at 5:50 PM -
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The Lakers fall to the Magic for the second time in eight days, despite tying the game in the final two minutes.
November 25, 2018 at 3:50 PM -
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It is more difficult to be all that Lonzo Ball can be in a Lakers environment that doesn't let him do all he can do.
November 24, 2018 at 3:50 PM -
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In the past six games, the second-year guard's aggressiveness has spun his influence into a huge positive for the Lakers.
November 24, 2018 at 2:50 PM -
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James scores 18 of his 22 points in the second half, helping the Lakers (11-7) stumble to a 90-83 victory over the visiting Jazz despite season-low totals for points and...
November 23, 2018 at 10:50 PM -
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Speaking to the media for the first time since his hand fracture, the veteran point guard said he's simply focusing on how he can still help the Lakers from the...
November 23, 2018 at 12:50 PM -
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Lakers coaches and teammates say the second-year guard is at his best when he's relentlessly attacking the rim and pushing the pace in transition.
November 22, 2018 at 7:50 PM -
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James has 32 points, 14 rebounds and seven assists to help the Lakers (10-7) turn back the Cavaliers (2-14) for a 109-105 win, but the more fascinating plotline was the...
November 21, 2018 at 8:50 PM -
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Lakers coach Luke Walton tries another strategy for replacing Rajon Rondo's leadership, with mixed results.
November 19, 2018 at 2:50 PM -
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A former young coach who had to sculpt a LeBron James team, Eric Spoelstra thinks Luke Walton has as good a shot as anyone at getting the Lakers where they want to...
November 18, 2018 at 8:50 PM -
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LeBron James scores a season-high 51 points in a return to Miami, where he once led a two-championship dynasty.
November 18, 2018 at 5:50 PM -
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James wasn't about to entertain discussion about Anthony joining the Lakers, especially given that the team has a full roster.
November 17, 2018 at 8:50 PM -
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ORLANDO - The earliest sign of submission came midway through the third quarter: The Lakers watched as Evan Fournier took an open three pointer, then stood still as...
November 17, 2018 at 6:50 PM -
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After years of being ridiculed, JaVale McGee found solace with Golden State and has continued to bloom with the Lakers.
November 16, 2018 at 2:50 PM -
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With the veteran point guard expected to have surgery on his broken right hand, the Lakers will turn to Lonzo Ball and Brandon Ingram for contributions to replace...
November 15, 2018 at 2:50 PM -
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The veteran point guard suffers a broken right hand during the fourth quarter of Wednesday's victory over the Portland Trail Blazers and is expected to miss at least...
November 15, 2018 at 12:50 AM -
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James authors a 44-point, 10-rebound, nine-assist night and passes the Lakers' legendary big man during the team's 126-117 victory over Portland. The Lakers have won...
November 14, 2018 at 10:50 PM -
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The Lakers will donate $150,000 to the American Red Cross and the Ventura County Community Fund for fire and shooting relief and auction off the "Enough" T-shirts that...
November 14, 2018 at 9:50 PM -
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After a week in which Chandler proved essential in a pair of tight victories, the veteran revealed that he could have saddled up with two-time defending champion Golden...
November 13, 2018 at 5:50 PM -
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The immediate boost from signing Tyson Chandler is a sign that the more experienced voices on the Lakers are taking a firmer grip on the locker room.
November 12, 2018 at 6:50 PM -
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The Lakers and Hawks wore shirts reading "ENOUGH." on the front and names of victims of a Thousand Oaks mass shooting on the back on Sunday night.
November 11, 2018 at 10:50 PM -
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LOS ANGELES - LeBron James has so far fulfilled his early promise of bringing more wins back to the Lakers. But even on nights when the Lakers win, even the most...
November 11, 2018 at 9:50 PM -
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Wildfires in Northern California led to smoky conditions that affected the air in Sacramento and inside Golden One Center on Saturday night.
November 10, 2018 at 10:50 PM -
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The win set up an easy transition for the Lakers, who return home to play Sunday against the Atlanta Hawks (3-9).
November 10, 2018 at 9:50 PM -
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The franchise had a five-year window when it was putting a star-driven, playoff-caliber product on the court while the Lakers were mired in the worst stretch in their...
November 9, 2018 at 7:50 PM -
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Second-year guard Lonzo Ball fell awkwardly on another player's foot in Friday's practice. The Lakers aren't sure yet if he'll be able to play in a pair of weekend...
November 9, 2018 at 2:50 PM -
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Within 36 hours of signing with the Lakers, Tyson Chandler was closing out a win for them. The veteran center was able to adapt quickly with a combination of intuition...
November 8, 2018 at 12:50 PM -
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After scoring a team-high 21 points in a loss to the Clippers, the former league MVP scored 31 in a narrow loss to the Lakers on Wednesday.
November 8, 2018 at 12:50 AM -
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After a late possession in which the Lakers get the ball back three times, they hold off Derrick Rose and Minnesota 114-110, thanks to three late free throws by Kyle...
November 7, 2018 at 10:50 PM -
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Finally joining the Lakers at the practice facility Wednesday, Tyson Chandler seemed energized to be on a team with playoff expectations after tough seasons in...
November 7, 2018 at 12:50 PM -
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The Lakers officially added the 36-year-old center to the roster on Tuesday afternoon, boosting their depth at center and giving them another valuable presence in the...
November 6, 2018 at 4:50 PM -
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As the Lakers go with size in the starting lineup, the second-year guard has often been stuck with the difficult task of guarding big men off the bench.
November 5, 2018 at 4:50 PM -
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The Raptors' Serge Ibaka was the latest to take advantage of the matchup at Staples Center.
November 4, 2018 at 11:50 PM -
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A disastrous first quarter was too much for the Lakers to overcome, in a loss to Toronto that makes one wonder how long this process will take.
November 4, 2018 at 10:50 PM -
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Leading by as much as 31 in the first quarter, the Toronto Raptors bowled over the Lakers at home without their biggest star.
November 4, 2018 at 9:50 PM -
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LOS ANGELES - The Lakers can only be a work in progress if they work. They only found their lunchbox in the fourth quarter Sunday night, having left it in Portland...
November 4, 2018 at 9:50 PM -
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The Lakers finally break a 16-game losing streak to Portland, winning for the first time at the Moda Center since 2014.
November 3, 2018 at 10:50 PM -
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The Lakers are expected to sign 18-year veteran Tyson Chandler once he clears waivers after being bought out by the Phoenix Suns.
November 3, 2018 at 9:50 PM -
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In the words of legendary Los Angeles Lakers voice Chick Hearn, this one is in the refrigerator. Well, it's in The Kitchen, but close enough. A new "season" has started...
November 3, 2018 at 5:50 PM -
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Toronto forward Kawhi Leonard — a Southern California native who did not root for the Lakers growing up — is unsure whether a "jammed" foot will keep him out...
November 3, 2018 at 4:50 PM -
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LeBron James said the only thing the Lakers are worried about ahead of a tough game in Portland is winning.
November 3, 2018 at 2:50 PM -
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I would have thought that last season's finish with a young team and no established star would have guaranteed that Luke Walton was safe for a year, no matter what...
November 2, 2018 at 1:50 PM -
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After a report that suggested Lakers management is testy with the team's 3-5 start, Luke Walton said he doesn't see himself going anywhere anytime soon.
November 2, 2018 at 1:50 PM -
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The Lakers tried to lean on other players besides LeBron James to close out against the Dallas Mavericks. It didn't go exactly to plan.
November 1, 2018 at 4:50 PM -
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The Lakers led by as many as 18 in the first half and by 14 with just four minutes left, but the visiting Mavericks rallied to tie it late. JJ Barea's 3-point try...
October 31, 2018 at 10:50 PM -
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The 19-year-old Slovenian rookie has in part molded his game after the four-time league MVP, who said he's been impressed with the young star so far.
October 31, 2018 at 9:50 PM -
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The second-year point guard excelled while Rajon Rondo served his three-game suspension, but he's been less engaged at both ends of the court in the two games since the...
October 30, 2018 at 5:50 PM -
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The Lakers get another big game from LeBron James, but Butler makes five of his six 3-point baskets in the fourth quarter, including the decisive shot with 18.8 seconds...
October 29, 2018 at 7:50 PM -
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After a four-game suspension from the Rockets-Lakers brawl, Ingram will start again against the Minnesota Timberwolves.
October 29, 2018 at 11:50 AM -
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Without two key rotation players and juggling concerns about keeping veterans rested, Luke Walton has had trouble getting stability and chemistry in his...
October 28, 2018 at 12:50 PM -
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The Lakers led by as many as 14 points in the second quarter, but DeMar DeRozan (30 points, 12 rebounds, 8 assists) leads the Spurs back and helps deal the Lakers a...
October 27, 2018 at 8:50 PM -
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Ball got the nod at starting point guard after three solid games in the lineup and the "nice flow" he creates on the court with LeBron James. Rondo, returning from...
October 27, 2018 at 7:50 PM -
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Kobe Bryant was out at the Los Angeles Lakers game earlier this week and followed it up with an appearance at Dodger Stadium as the Los Angeles Dodgers host the Boston...
October 27, 2018 at 5:50 PM -
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The All-Star big man remains under contract in New Orleans until July 1, 2020, but NBA insiders believe Davis will force a trade, adding more intrigue to a 2019 free...
October 26, 2018 at 6:50 PM -
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New teammates Lonzo Ball, JaVale McGee and Lance Stephenson got together to make a rap track in the preseason. That chemistry building exercise may have had an influence...
October 26, 2018 at 2:50 PM -
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James finishes with 28 points, 11 assists and 11 rebounds in a 121-114 victory over the previously unbeaten Denver Nuggets on Thursday night, giving the Lakers (2-3)...
October 25, 2018 at 10:50 PM -
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Coming off his best scoring night in more than five years, the Lakers' 7-foot center wants the narrative that he can't play extended minutes because of asthma to...
October 24, 2018 at 11:50 PM -
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After a stat-stuffing start to the regular season, the second-year guard eclipses the veteran in the starting group.
October 24, 2018 at 9:50 PM -
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Seven Lakers score in double figures as they take control in the second quarter and coast to a 131-113 victory over one of the Western Conference's bottom-tier teams...
October 24, 2018 at 9:50 PM -
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The veteran guard maintains his account that he didn't spit on Paul intentionally and goes after the Rockets guard's reputation.
October 23, 2018 at 6:50 PM