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While Bronny James is out for Sunday's summer league game due to knee swelling, the Lakers rookie is expected to play Wednesday.
July 7, 2024 at 2:50 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 7, 2024 at 4:50 AM -
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LeBron James' two-year deal came in approximately $2.7 million below the $104 million max, sources told ESPN, helping the Lakers avoid salary cap restrictions that could...
July 6, 2024 at 10:50 PM -
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Wearing jersey No. 9, Bronny James took his place in the Lakers' starting lineup and finished 2-of-9 for four points in his NBA summer league debut Saturday.
July 6, 2024 at 4:50 PM -
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Lakers coach JJ Redick is hiring Nate McMillan and Scott Brooks, who have a combined 31 seasons of head-coaching experience, as his top assistants, sources told...
July 3, 2024 at 9:50 AM -
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The Lakers have signed Bronny James to his rookie contract, which will pay him $7.9 million over four years, a league source told ESPN.
July 3, 2024 at 9:50 AM -
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LeBron James has agreed to a two-year, $104 million maximum contract to return to the Lakers, sources told ESPN. The deal includes a player option for the 2025-26 season...
July 3, 2024 at 5:50 AM -
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Bronny James acknowledge the pressure he's under given his selection in the draft but said it's stuff he's had experience dealing with.
July 2, 2024 at 3:50 PM -
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Ex-Lakers star Mychal Thompson said he was "disappointed" with son Klay Thompson's decision to pick the Mavericks over L.A. "It was close," Mychal Thompson...
July 2, 2024 at 12:50 PM -
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Which team is winning the offseason so far? Our NBA Insiders break down the biggest questions.
July 2, 2024 at 7:50 AM -
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Restricted free agent guard Max Christie intends to sign a four-year, $32 million deal to stay with the Los Angeles Lakers, sources told ESPN.
June 30, 2024 at 2:50 PM -
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With the Lakers, Cavaliers and Pistons coaching jobs now filled, we have the latest intel on how it all went down -- and what challenges remain for the teams who changed...
June 30, 2024 at 10:50 AM -
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LeBron James could accept a pay cut on his new deal with the Lakers if it allows them to use the full MLE to sign an "impact player," according to Rich Paul.
June 29, 2024 at 9:50 AM -
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Lakers guard D'Angelo Russell says he intends to exercise his $18.7 million player option and sees himself "thriving" under new coach JJ Redick.
June 28, 2024 at 11:50 PM -
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Los Angeles Lakers guard D'Angelo Russell plans to exercise his $18.7 million player option and return for next season, he told Swish Cultures late Friday...
June 28, 2024 at 10:50 PM -
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The Los Angeles Lakers drafted Bronny James with the No. 55 overall pick on Thursday. Here's how the sports world reacted.
June 27, 2024 at 4:50 PM -
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How does the No. 55 pick fit in L.A.? Our NBA Insiders discuss questions surrounding Bronny's NBA future.
June 27, 2024 at 4:50 PM -
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The Los Angeles Lakers selected USC guard Bronny James, the eldest son of Lakers star LeBron James, in the second round of the NBA draft.
June 27, 2024 at 3:50 PM -
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The Lakers were thrilled to select All-American Dalton Knecht with the No. 17 pick, expressing shock he was still on the board.
June 26, 2024 at 9:50 PM -
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As the 2024 NBA draft approaches, sportsbooks have seen plenty of interest in Bronny James' markets.
June 25, 2024 at 9:50 AM -
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JJ Redick acknowledged his lack of experience when introduced as the Lakers' new coach but said he still understands the expectations in L.A. -- a championship.
June 24, 2024 at 4:50 PM -
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Answering the big questions about the Lakers' prospects moving forward.
June 20, 2024 at 3:50 PM -
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The Lakers have agreed to a four-year contract with JJ Redick to make him the franchise's next coach, sources told ESPN.
June 20, 2024 at 12:50 PM -
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Agent Rich Paul said Bronny James has worked out for only the Suns and Lakers before the NBA draft and that it's by design. "It's about fit," Paul said.
June 19, 2024 at 11:50 AM -
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A week before the draft, the Pistons fired Monty Williams, creating a third opening in the NBA. We have the latest on what's going on in Detroit, Cleveland and Los...
June 19, 2024 at 9:50 AM -
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The failed pursuit of Dan Hurley was not ideal, but what Rob Pelinka & Co. do next will be far more important.
June 17, 2024 at 10:50 AM -
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The Lakers and Celtics have won the most titles in NBA history, with 17 each. Here are others dating back to 1950.
June 14, 2024 at 11:50 AM -
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The Los Angeles Lakers and Boston Celtics are tied for the most NBA championships, with 17 apiece. Check out other winning franchises.
June 14, 2024 at 11:50 AM -
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With the Celtics one win from an NBA-record 18th title, Lakers past and present are rooting hard for a Mavs miracle in the Finals.
June 14, 2024 at 10:50 AM -
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Dan Hurley told The Dan Le Batard Show with Stugotz that the rejection of the Lakers' offer was not a leverage play.
June 13, 2024 at 9:50 AM -
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JJ Redick will formally interview for the Lakers' coaching job this weekend, and a strong performance is expected to move him to the forefront of the franchise's search...
June 13, 2024 at 6:50 AM -
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The former Lakers guard, NBA executive died Wednesday at age 86. The sports world paid tribute to 'The Logo.'
June 12, 2024 at 9:50 AM -
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The failed pursuit of Dan Hurley was not ideal, but what Rob Pelinka & Co. do next will be far more important.
June 10, 2024 at 3:50 PM -
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Former Lakers head coach Darvin Ham will join Doc Rivers' staff with the Bucks as his top assistant, sources told ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski.
June 10, 2024 at 10:50 AM -
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Dan Hurley has turned down the Lakers' six-year, $70 million offer and will return to chase a third straight national title at UConn, sources told ESPN.
June 10, 2024 at 10:50 AM -
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UConn's Dan Hurley told ESPN the Lakers made a "compelling case" and presented a "compelling vision" for him to become the franchise's next coach. He plans to make a...
June 9, 2024 at 4:50 PM -
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UConn's Dan Hurley traveled to Southern California for a Friday meeting with Lakers VP Rob Pelinka and owner Jeanie Buss -- with the team eager to seal a deal to hire...
June 6, 2024 at 7:50 PM -
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Here's what we know so far -- and what it could mean for the future of LeBron, Bronny and the future of the Lakers franchise.
June 6, 2024 at 9:50 AM -
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Stay in college or take on the glitz of LeBron and the Lakers? A fascinating choice awaits Dan Hurley.
June 6, 2024 at 6:50 AM -
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The Los Angeles Lakers are targeting UConn's Dan Hurley as the franchise's next coach and are preparing a massive, long-term contract offer to bring the back-to-back...
June 6, 2024 at 4:50 AM -
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The Wizards have hired Brian Keefe as head coach, while the Lakers have ramped up their search after firing Darvin Ham. We have the latest on the NBA's coaching...
June 5, 2024 at 5:50 AM -
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The New Orleans Pelicans are planning to defer the Los Angeles Lakers' first-round pick until 2025, clearing the way for the Lakers to select 17th overall in the 2024...
May 31, 2024 at 2:50 PM -
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The Wizards have hired Brian Keefe as head coach, while the Lakers have ramped up their search after firing Darvin Ham. We have the latest on the NBA's coaching...
May 29, 2024 at 3:50 PM -
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Bronny James, son of Lakers star LeBron James, is attracting bets across multiple sportsbooks to be the No. 1 pick in next month's NBA draft.
May 23, 2024 at 2:50 PM -
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The Cavs have fired J.B. Bickerstaff, while the Lakers have ramped up their search after firing Darvin Ham. We have the latest on the NBA's coaching vacancies and top...
May 23, 2024 at 8:50 AM -
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What we know on the NBA's coaching vacancies and top candidates.
May 21, 2024 at 3:50 PM -
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Lakers guard Austin Reaves tried to qualify for a Korn Ferry Tour event but fell short.
May 21, 2024 at 8:50 AM -
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What we know on the NBA's coaching vacancies and top candidates.
May 15, 2024 at 3:50 PM -
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The Lakers are expected to start contacting coaching candidates in the coming days, with an initial concentration on sitting assistants and ex-head coaches with whom...
May 13, 2024 at 1:50 PM -
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The Lakers ramp up their search for a head coach. What we know on the NBA's coaching vacancies and top candidates.
May 9, 2024 at 3:50 PM -
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Dallas Mavericks sign head coach Jason Kidd, 51, to multiyear contract extension.
May 6, 2024 at 6:50 AM -
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Former Michigan Wolverines standout and Lakers draft pick Darius Morris, who averaged 3.3 points in 132 career games with Los Angeles and four other teams across four...
May 4, 2024 at 3:50 PM -
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The NBA has fined Lakers guard D'Angelo Russell $25,000 for verbally abusing a game official shortly after the Lakers were eliminated from the playoffs by the Denver...
May 4, 2024 at 9:50 AM -
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The Lakers will hire their seventh coach since 2011 as yet another summer of upheaval and searching begins. The question now is: Why does this keep happening?
May 4, 2024 at 9:50 AM -
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Darvin Ham has been fired as Lakers head coach after reaching the Western Conference finals last year and winning the inaugural in-season tournament.
May 3, 2024 at 11:50 AM -
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LeBron James said he is undecided on his NBA future following the Lakers' season-ending 108-106 loss to the Nuggets in Game 5 of their first-round playoff series on...
April 29, 2024 at 11:50 PM -
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Nuggets star guard Jamal Murray drained his second game-winning shot of the series to close out the Lakers in Game 5.
April 29, 2024 at 10:50 PM -
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The future of LeBron James, Darvin Ham and the Lakers remains dauntingly uncertain.
April 29, 2024 at 10:50 PM -
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Live coverage of the Los Angeles Lakers vs. Denver Nuggets NBA game on ESPN, including live score, highlights and updated stats.
April 29, 2024 at 8:50 PM -
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Nuggets point guard Jamal Murray's playing status is in jeopardy for Game 5 of their playoff series against the Lakers on Monday night after he was listed as...
April 28, 2024 at 10:50 PM -
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Some Denver players on Saturday took the court before the Nuggets' 119-108 loss to the Lakers in Game 4 of the first round, without any shoes because of a mix-up in...
April 27, 2024 at 11:50 PM -
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The Lakers snapped an 11-game losing streak to the Nuggets with Saturday's 119-108 win but still enter Monday's Game 5 on the edge of elimination.
April 27, 2024 at 11:50 PM -
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On the brink of yet another "competitive sweep" to the Nuggets, the differences between the two franchises are stark. One spent years building a championship roster and...
April 27, 2024 at 8:50 AM -
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The back-and-forth between the two teams dates back to last season's Western Conference finals.
April 27, 2024 at 5:50 AM -
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Lakers coach Darvin Ham said he will keep the same starting five as Los Angeles looks to prevent a series sweep against Denver in Game 4 on Saturday.
April 26, 2024 at 3:50 PM -
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With the Lakers in another 3-0 hole to the Nuggets, LeBron James said the pressure the team is facing "is what the postseason is about."
April 26, 2024 at 12:50 AM -
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Live coverage of the Denver Nuggets vs. Los Angeles Lakers NBA game on ESPN, including live score, highlights and updated stats.
April 25, 2024 at 7:50 PM -
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The Lakers were encouraged by the shots they did get during their Game 2 loss to Denver but weren't happy with the outcome of those shots.
April 24, 2024 at 3:50 PM -
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"I don't understand what's going on in the replay center, to be honest," James said following Lakers' Game 2 loss.
April 23, 2024 at 4:50 AM -
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Jamal Murray sinks a jumper at the buzzer and the Nuggets wipe out a 20-point deficit to stun the Lakers.
April 22, 2024 at 10:50 PM -
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The Los Angeles Lakers star blocked the Denver Nuggets guard with 9:35 remaining in the first quarter.
April 22, 2024 at 8:50 PM -
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Lakers forward Jarred Vanderbilt, sidelined by a right midfoot sprain, participated in one of his most intense workouts yet Monday morning and is targeting a return as...
April 22, 2024 at 7:50 PM -
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Live coverage of the Los Angeles Lakers vs. Denver Nuggets NBA game on ESPN, including live score, highlights and updated stats.
April 22, 2024 at 7:50 PM -
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Anthony Davis' defense has been elite this season. The Lakers need every bit of it right now against Nikola Jokic and the Nuggets.
April 22, 2024 at 5:50 AM -
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Aware the Lakers need some support off the bench against the Nuggets in their first-round series, Los Angeles coach Darvin Ham spoke to reporters Sunday about where...
April 21, 2024 at 1:50 PM -
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Los Angeles veteran guard D'Angelo Russell missed 13 of his final 16 shot attempts on Saturday night in Denver, as the Lakers stumbled through a 114-103 Game 1 loss to...
April 20, 2024 at 10:50 PM -
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The postseason is here. Let's take a closer look at the 20 teams still in the hunt for the NBA title.
April 20, 2024 at 7:50 AM -
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The Lakers' history against the Nuggets has no bearing on their first-round playoff matchup, LeBron James said Thursday.
April 18, 2024 at 4:50 PM -
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The Lakers beat New Orleans in Tuesday's play-in to earn the No. 7 seed in the West.
April 18, 2024 at 5:50 AM -
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After the Lakers advanced out of the play-in tournament, coach Darvin Ham was stunned when told of the recent chatter in the media that the Lakers would have been better...
April 16, 2024 at 11:50 PM