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Lakers coach JJ Redick said there "has to be some ownership" after Wednesday's 134-93 loss to the Heat, which marked the team's sixth loss in eight games.
December 4, 2024 at 8:50 PM -
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Jarred Vanderbilt is targeting an early January return to the Lakers after recently experiencing fluid in his knee during rehab from offseason procedures to his feet...
December 3, 2024 at 10:50 AM -
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LeBron James' recent struggles have the Lakers rethinking the initial goal to have him play in all 82 regular-season games.
December 2, 2024 at 9:50 PM -
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For years the Lakers have tried -- and failed -- to find a consistent long-range threat to complement LeBron James and Anthony Davis. In rookie Dalton Knecht, that...
December 2, 2024 at 5:50 AM -
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Lakers center Jaxson Hayes re-sprained his right ankle and will miss approximately two to three weeks, sources told ESPN.
November 30, 2024 at 8:50 AM -
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Bradley Beal and Kevin Durant each scored 23 points for the Suns, who blew the game open in the third quarter en route to a 127-100 win over the Lakers.
November 26, 2024 at 10:50 PM -
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The Lakers dropped their final NBA Cup group game, while the Hawks clinched a spot in the quarterfinals.
November 26, 2024 at 3:50 PM -
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Suns stars Kevin Durant, out since Nov. 8, and Bradley Beal, out since Nov. 12, plan to return to action vs. the Lakers in Tuesday's NBA Cup game, sources told...
November 25, 2024 at 12:50 PM -
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After Lakers guard Dalton Knecht tied an NBA rookie record with nine 3-pointers en route to 37 points in a 124-118 win over the Jazz on Tuesday, LeBron James wanted to...
November 20, 2024 at 12:50 AM -
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Bronny James has a bruised left heel, and he is listed as doubtful for the Los Angeles Lakers' next game against the Utah Jazz on Tuesday night.
November 18, 2024 at 5:50 PM -
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The Los Angeles Lakers will honor former coach Pat Riley with a statue outside their downtown arena.
November 18, 2024 at 12:50 PM -
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LeBron James scored the Lakers' last four points in a 120-115 group-stage win over the Spurs and finished with 15 points, 16 rebounds and 12 assists for his fourth...
November 15, 2024 at 9:50 PM -
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Tuesday's NBA Cup action saw the Cavs' 15-game winning streak snapped, and the Spurs surprising the Thunder.
November 15, 2024 at 6:50 AM -
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After LeBron James finished with 35 points, 14 assists and 12 rebounds for his third straight triple-double, Lakers coach JJ Redick said James has "mastered the...
November 14, 2024 at 12:50 AM -
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Lakers backup center Jaxson Hayes suffered a left ankle sprain in practice Tuesday and will be reevaluated in 1-2 weeks, the team announced Wednesday.
November 13, 2024 at 10:50 AM -
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Ja Morant and Desmond Bane sparked some bad blood when the Lakers and Grizzlies faced off last week.
November 13, 2024 at 9:50 AM -
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Here are three ways the Lakers are dramatically different this year -- and one way they are troublingly the same.
November 13, 2024 at 6:50 AM -
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Lakers' Anthony Davis is cleared to play Wednesday vs. the Grizzlies despite an eye injury while Christian Wood suffered a setback in his rehab.
November 12, 2024 at 1:50 PM -
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Anthony Davis experienced swelling after being hit in the face and eyes, making it difficult to keep his left eye open, and will have the eye examined by an...
November 10, 2024 at 9:50 PM -
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Bronny James scored 6 points to go along with 4 assists, 3 rebounds, 2 steals and 1 block in his debut for the South Bay Lakers.
November 9, 2024 at 8:50 PM -
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The NBA never spoke with a woman who said then-New Orleans Pelicans center Jaxson Hayes hit her in 2021 -- an incident that led to his arrest on domestic violence...
November 8, 2024 at 1:50 PM -
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The Los Angeles Lakers have assigned rookie Bronny James to their G League affiliate, South Bay, and sources told ESPN that he is expected to debut for the team Saturday...
November 7, 2024 at 2:50 PM -
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Grizzlies star Ja Morant went back and forth with LeBron James and had a clear message for the Lakers after Wednesday night's 131-114 win: "I don't like them."
November 7, 2024 at 12:50 AM -
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Lakers coach JJ Redick was effusive in praising LeBron James' effort on a night when he said the rest of the team failed to compete in a 131-114 loss to...
November 6, 2024 at 9:50 PM -
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Lakers coach JJ Redick said Anthony Davis has not undergone imaging on his left foot after aggravating it late in the team's loss to the Pistons on Monday. He could play...
November 6, 2024 at 4:50 PM -
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Anthony Davis will have his foot evaluated after he aggravated an injury late in the fourth quarter of Monday's loss at Detroit.
November 4, 2024 at 10:50 PM -
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The NBA is reopening an investigation into a 2021 incident involving Lakers center Jaxson Hayes after TMZ published a video of it Saturday.
November 2, 2024 at 9:50 PM -
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The Lakers are declining the third-year rookie option on guard Jalen Hood-Schifino worth $4 million for next season, sources told ESPN.
October 31, 2024 at 11:50 AM -
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The Lakers star has averaged 31.6 points, 9.2 rebounds and 7.5 assists as an opponent in Cleveland.
October 30, 2024 at 8:50 AM -
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Lakers center Christian Koloko has been medically cleared to play by the NBA's fitness-to-play panel, sources told ESPN.
October 29, 2024 at 10:50 AM -
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LeBron sets the tone in his 22nd season and the Celtics continue their Eastern conference dominance. Breaking down the best and worst from the first few days of the NBA...
October 28, 2024 at 5:50 AM -
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Lakers coach JJ Redick has come clean about watching game film at the car wash.
October 27, 2024 at 5:50 AM -
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LeBron James said his fourth-quarter burst in Saturday's win over the Kings isn't something that will be necessary for entire games in order for L.A. to win this...
October 27, 2024 at 12:50 AM -
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Anthony Davis, who followed his 36-point opener with 35 in Friday night's win, finally appears positioned to take the torch as the Lakers' best player.
October 26, 2024 at 12:50 AM -
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Rookie Bronny James is expected to be on the Lakers' road trip from Oct. 28-Nov. 6 and then begin shuttling between the active roster and their G League affiliate, even...
October 25, 2024 at 12:50 PM -
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Bronny James over/under 0.5 points at Caesars Sportsbook in Tuesday's opener between the Lakers and Timberwolves was not only the most popular NBA player prop of the...
October 24, 2024 at 11:50 AM -
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The 2024-25 NBA season is here! The top moments from the Boston Celtics' win over New York Knicks and the Los Angeles Lakers beating the Minnesota Timberwolves.
October 22, 2024 at 7:50 PM -
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The Lakers icon and Timberwolves guard had a mini beef over the summer.
October 22, 2024 at 8:50 AM -
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The Lakers have signed undrafted rookie and preseason standout Quincy Olivari to a two-way contract, his agent, Darrell Comer, told ESPN on Saturday.
October 19, 2024 at 1:50 PM -
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While the Lakers rested their starters and were blown out by the Warriors in the preseason finale, Bronny James closed out the exhibition slate with some personal...
October 19, 2024 at 12:50 AM -
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Warriors guard Stephen Curry sat out Friday's preseason finale against the Lakers with a sprained right index finger, scrapping coach Steve Kerr's plans for what would...
October 18, 2024 at 10:50 PM -
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LeBron James will not play in the Lakers' preseason finale Friday against the Warriors.
October 17, 2024 at 9:50 PM -
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After working for the Lakers for 40 years, West's relationship with the team splintered beyond repair. "I almost wish," he told ESPN, "that I had never played or worked...
October 16, 2024 at 6:50 AM -
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The 1971-1972 Los Angeles Lakers have the longest winning streak in NBA history. See which other teams make the list.
October 15, 2024 at 10:50 AM -
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Lakers coach JJ Redick reflected on his criticism of Bucks coach Doc Rivers last season while Redick worked for ESPN.
October 10, 2024 at 7:50 PM -
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Green, who announced his retirement on his podcast, is one of four players in NBA history to win championships with three different teams (2014 Spurs, 2019 Raptors, 2020...
October 10, 2024 at 7:50 AM -
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After working for the Lakers for 40 years, West's relationship with the team splintered beyond repair. "I almost wish," he told ESPN, "that I had never played or worked...
October 10, 2024 at 6:50 AM -
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LeBron James questioned the need for the team's preseason trip to Milwaukee, as the Lakers are playing six preseason games -- with none at home.
October 9, 2024 at 12:50 PM -
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The look, nicknamed "The California Destiny," is inspired by the Lakers reputation as a franchise that does more than win.
October 8, 2024 at 4:50 PM -
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Bronny James was drafted by the one team that presents the most challenging dynamic for him to succeed.
October 8, 2024 at 9:50 AM -
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Is Bronny NBA-ready? Here are the biggest takeaways from the first father-son game in history.
October 6, 2024 at 9:50 PM -
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Bronny James struggled with his shot Friday, but his three blocked shots had Lakers coach JJ Redick raving about his potential as a "disruptive defender."
October 5, 2024 at 12:50 AM -
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LeBron James and Anthony Davis did not play in the Lakers' preseason opener Friday night against the Timberwolves but are expected to face the Suns on Sunday.
October 4, 2024 at 12:50 PM -
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Maximizing James' final years means playing with his son and avoiding the failings from Kobe's final playing days.
October 4, 2024 at 5:50 AM -
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Lakers head coach JJ Redick says LeBron James and Anthony Davis will play in this weekend's preseason games.
October 3, 2024 at 2:50 PM -
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Going toe-to-toe with his son Bronny James in Lakers practice has caused LeBron James to dial up his game, Anthony Davis said.
October 2, 2024 at 4:50 PM -
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The Lakers are starting the process of hammering out a new identity under coach JJ Redick but LeBron James did not want to put any expectations on the team.
October 1, 2024 at 4:50 PM -
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The Los Angeles Lakers star said his wife never plays video games, but made an exception to play as their son on NBA 2K.
October 1, 2024 at 7:50 AM -
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Coming off what he called a "great summer," LeBron James showed up to Lakers media day Monday feeling refreshed and eager to embark on his 22nd season in the league...
September 30, 2024 at 5:50 PM -
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As JJ Redick trades the studio for the sideline, he steps into the turbulent world of coaching LeBron James and the Lakers.
September 30, 2024 at 5:50 AM -
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Drafted by the Lakers in 1975, Junior Bridgeman spent four decades building a nine-figure, multinational empire. And now he's teaching NBA rookies, veterans and teams...
September 26, 2024 at 10:50 AM -
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Lakers coach JJ Redick said LeBron James and Bronny James will be involved in discussions for how the team will execute the historic moment when they'll first share the...
September 25, 2024 at 4:50 PM -
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The Lakers will honor Jerry West this season with a band showing West's No. 44 on the left shoulder of their uniforms for the 2024-25 season.
September 16, 2024 at 1:50 PM -
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The Lakers signed free agent center Christian Koloko to a two-way contract Monday and are optimistic in his ability to play after missing last year with blood clot...
September 16, 2024 at 1:50 PM -
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LeBron James enters his 22nd NBA season with a new coach and his son as a teammate. What's in store for the Lakers with training camp three weeks away?
September 12, 2024 at 5:50 AM -
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The Lakers will honor Jerry West this season with a band showing West's No. 44 on the left shoulder of their uniforms for the 2024-25 seasn.
September 10, 2024 at 12:50 PM -
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Christian Wood underwent an arthroscopic procedure on his left knee Monday, his second surgery on the knee in seven months.
September 9, 2024 at 1:50 PM -
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From JJ Redick to Steve Kerr, here are the coaches and execs with the most to prove in 2024-25.
September 9, 2024 at 5:50 AM -
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The late Lakers legend had two Hall of Fame-worthy careers in his 20 years, one wearing No. 8 and the other wearing No. 24.
August 24, 2024 at 5:50 AM -
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The NBA unveiled its 2024-25 schedule Thursday, with the Knicks-Celtics rivalry opening the season on Oct. 22, followed by Timberwolves-Lakers.
August 21, 2024 at 1:50 PM -
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The NBA unveiled its 2024-25 schedule Thursday, with the Knicks-Celtics rivalry opening the season on Oct. 22, followed by Timberwolves-Lakers.
August 15, 2024 at 12:50 PM -
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The Paris Olympics are over early for Rui Hachimura, as Japan's basketball federation said in a statement that the Lakers forward will sit out its game against Brazil...
August 2, 2024 at 4:50 AM -
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A statue of Kobe Bryant and daughter "Gigi" Bryant -- the second of three monuments to the Lakers legend -- was unveiled at Crypto.com arena.
August 1, 2024 at 10:50 AM -
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Drafted by the Lakers in 1975, Junior Bridgeman spent four decades building a nine-figure, multinational empire. And now he's teaching NBA rookies, veterans and teams...
July 24, 2024 at 9:50 AM -
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Drafted by the Lakers in 1975, Junior Bridgeman spent four decades building a nine-figure, multinational empire. And now he's teaching NBA rookies, veterans and teams...
July 24, 2024 at 5:50 AM -
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The Los Angeles Lakers sat Bronny James on Saturday, determining that the rookie had seen enough in-game competition in Las Vegas, and summer league coach Dane Johnson...
July 20, 2024 at 7:50 PM -
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Are the Los Angeles Lakers a good bet to surpass their win total? Will the Pistons have a breakout year? Here are some win total bets to consider ahead of the 2024-25...
July 18, 2024 at 9:50 AM -
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Bronny James played his best game as a Laker on Wednesday night in Las Vegas, finishing with 12 points on 5-of-11 shooting as Los Angeles snapped an 0-5 start to summer...
July 17, 2024 at 10:50 PM -
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Lindsey Harding, head coach of the Sacramento Kings G League affiliate, has agreed on a deal to become an assistant with the Laker, sources told ESPN.
July 16, 2024 at 3:50 PM -
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All the deals we've seen, including DeMar DeRozan joining the Kings and LeBron's return to the Lakers.
July 13, 2024 at 4:50 AM