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Kurt Rambis, Byron Scott, Michael Cooper and Magic Johnson praised Jerry West, the general manager who added them to the Showtime Lakers roster.
June 13, 2024 at 4:50 AM -
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When Lakers legend Jerry West died Wednesday morning, it sadly was the Clippers and not the Lakers front office that delivered the news.
June 12, 2024 at 4:50 PM -
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Magic Johnson recalls his first meeting with Lakers legend Jerry West, who died Wednesday morning, plus their relationship as player and mentor.
June 12, 2024 at 3:50 PM -
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LeBron James and Michael Jordan join others in the NBA saluting the late Jerry West, who became a star as a Lakers player and later transformed the league as an...
June 12, 2024 at 9:50 AM -
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Jerry West took the Lakers to stunning heights season after season as player, coach and GM.
June 12, 2024 at 7:50 AM -
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Hiring a new coach should have been a slam dunk, but it was instead an airball, and the failure shows the depths to which the Lakers' reputation has fallen.
June 10, 2024 at 3:50 PM -
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Lakers guard Spencer Dinwiddie is suing a luxury car dealer, claiming it reneged on a promise related to his purchase of a Ferrari for more than $1 million.
June 10, 2024 at 1:50 PM -
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Former Lakers coach Darvin Ham, who had considered taking the upcoming season off, will become an assistant to former Clippers coach Doc Rivers in Milwaukee.
June 10, 2024 at 11:50 AM -
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UConn basketball coach Dan Hurley turns down the Lakers' offer to become their new head coach, forcing the team to reconsider its options.
June 10, 2024 at 11:50 AM -
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With the hated rivals tied for overall NBA titles, fans know a lot is at stake for Lakers and Celtics fans during this year's playoffs.
June 10, 2024 at 4:50 AM -
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Where does the Lakers coaching search stand? Dan Hurley is expected to decide Monday if he will coach the Lakers or stay at UConn.
June 10, 2024 at 3:50 AM -
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Lakers legend Magic Johnson didn't hesitate to make his choice between Lakers coaching candidates Dan Hurley and JJ Redick during an appearance on "Jimmy Kimmel...
June 7, 2024 at 9:50 AM -
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Here's everything you need to know about Dan Hurley, a leading candidate to coach the Lakers who won back-to-back NCAA men's basketball titles at UConn.
June 6, 2024 at 4:50 PM -
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The Lakers are pulling a page out of Jerry Buss' script, seeking the best coach at any level to help overhaul the team at a critical juncture.
June 6, 2024 at 3:50 PM -
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The Lakers are prepared to offer their head coaching job to Dan Hurley, who has won consecutive NCAA titles with the UConn men's basketball team.
June 6, 2024 at 6:50 AM -
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People with direct knowledge of the Lakers' coaching search say it has focused primarily on JJ Redick and James Borrego.
June 4, 2024 at 5:50 PM -
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Many view Bronny James as a strong NBA draft prospect, but it would be a disaster and big distraction if the Lakers drafted him.
May 30, 2024 at 3:50 AM -
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New Orleans assistant coach James Borrego, a former head coach in Charlotte, had in-person interviews for the Lakers' head coaching vacancy on Wednesday.
May 29, 2024 at 9:50 AM -
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Bronny James, son of Lakers star LeBron James, will remain in the 2024 NBA draft after playing one year at USC, agent Rich Paul says.
May 29, 2024 at 7:50 AM -
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Lakers' LeBron James said he knows what Fever rookie Caitlin Clark is going through early in her WNBA career. He also compared her situation to that of his son...
May 22, 2024 at 12:50 PM -
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The Lakers' Austin Reaves shoots six-over-par 76 at Willow Creek Country Club when trying to qualify for Visit Knoxville Open on the Korn Ferry Tour.
May 20, 2024 at 4:50 PM -
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JJ Redick could be the next Lakers head coach because he has a podcast with LeBron James. Period. End of resume. That's a joke, right?
May 19, 2024 at 4:50 AM -
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Scouts and executives see Bronny James as a viable NBA player and confirm he could be leverage to force the Lakers into a trade to unite him with his father.
May 19, 2024 at 4:50 AM -
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The Lakers open preseason play Oct. 4 and 6 in Palm Desert against Minnesota and Phoenix. They will take on Golden State in Las Vegas on Oct. 15.
May 17, 2024 at 1:50 PM -
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The Lakers made the most of the NBA scouting combine, fielding coaching candidate pitches, discussing trade options, evaluating Bronny James and more.
May 16, 2024 at 4:50 PM -
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Readers of the Los Angeles Times Sports section share their thoughts on the Lakers and Clippers after their first-round playoff losses.
May 11, 2024 at 4:50 AM -
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Remembered for his exuberant personality, former Lakers and Clippers guard Darius Morris has died at 33. His father and brother were convicted of fraud in...
May 8, 2024 at 3:50 PM -
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From some former head coaches to current ones, like Tyronn Lue, the Lakers have coaching options, including some top assistants and a wild card in JJ Redick.
May 3, 2024 at 3:50 PM -
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The Clippers are hoping Tyronn Lue will remain their coach for the foreseeable future amid speculation he could be a candidate for Lakers' coaching job.
May 3, 2024 at 3:50 PM -
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Who should the Lakers hire as their next coach? Times columnist Bill Plaschke suggests Tyronn Lue as an obvious choice or Becky Hammon for a culture shock.
May 3, 2024 at 2:50 PM -
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Second-year coach Darvin Ham was fired by the Lakers after earning the seventh seed and suffering a first-round playoff loss to the Denver Nuggets.
May 3, 2024 at 11:50 AM -
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An X post from the verified account of L.A. Mayor Karen Bass touted the Lakers' in-season tournament win following the team's playoff series loss to the...
May 1, 2024 at 12:50 PM -
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An NBA challenge rule was questioned by Charles Barkley after the Lakers were left with no timeouts in the final minutes of their Game 5 loss to the Nuggets.
April 30, 2024 at 12:50 PM -
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Breaking down how the rebuilt Lakers fell apart this season, from injuries to failed lineup changes, before losing in five games to the Nuggets.
April 30, 2024 at 11:50 AM -
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The Lakers may not like doing whatever LeBron James demands, but the alternative — becoming irrelevant and rebuilding without him — is much worse.
April 30, 2024 at 3:50 AM -
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The Lakers fight to the finish in Game 5 at Denver, but Jamal Murray again hits the clutch shot with four seconds left to give Nuggets the victory.
April 29, 2024 at 10:50 PM -
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The Lakers aren't going to buy out LeBron James' contract or trade Anthony Davis, so fans better get used to the team underachieving in the playoffs.
April 29, 2024 at 9:50 PM -
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A look at how the Lakers staved off elimination Saturday night, from the big games of LeBron James and Anthony Davis to the contributions of role players.
April 28, 2024 at 7:50 AM -
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The LeBron James-led Lakers were created to win games, and after ending their 11-game losing streak to the Denver Nuggets, the momentum is in their favor.
April 28, 2024 at 4:50 AM -
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LeBron James, Anthony Davis, Austin Reaves and D'Angelo Russell each have 20-plus points to help the Lakers force Game 5 in Denver on Monday night.
April 27, 2024 at 8:50 PM -
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Even though they've lost 11 consecutive games to Denver, coach Darvin Ham and forward Rui Hachimura say the Lakers are capable of beating the Nuggets.
April 26, 2024 at 4:50 PM -
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Five takeaways from the Lakers' 112-105 loss in Game 3 of their first-round series with the Nuggets that put L.A. on the verge of elimination.
April 26, 2024 at 7:50 AM -
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The Lakers may struggle to contend for a title if they keep making quick coaching changes, but that might not be enough to save Darvin Ham's job.
April 26, 2024 at 3:50 AM -
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D'Angelo Russell struggles with his shooting and Anthony Davis and LeBron James can't rescue the Lakers in a 112-105 loss to the Denver Nuggets in Game 3.
April 25, 2024 at 10:50 PM -
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The Lakers are looking for reasons why their offensive efficiency declined in the second half of Games 1 and 2 in the playoff series against the Nuggets.
April 24, 2024 at 3:50 PM -
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The Lakers complained about foul calls during the team's loss to the Nuggets, but the NBA two-minute report endorsed the calls made late in the contest.
April 23, 2024 at 3:50 PM -
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Six takeaways from a Game 2 loss to the Nuggets in which the Lakers led by 20 points early in the third quarter. Game 3 is Thursday night at Crypto.com Arena.
April 23, 2024 at 8:50 AM -
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The Lakers' blown lead against the Nuggets in Game 2 raises questions as to whether LeBron James is capable of saving the Lakers this season or ever again.
April 23, 2024 at 4:50 AM -
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Jamal Murray hit a midrange jumper just before the final buzzer to lift the Denver Nuggets to a stunning, 101-99 comeback victory over the Lakers in Game 2.
April 22, 2024 at 10:50 PM -
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After watching video of the Game 1 loss to Denver, coach Darvin Ham said the Lakers missed too many open shots and lacked urgency in transition.
April 21, 2024 at 5:50 PM -
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The Lakers' poor shooting and transition defense were part of the reason the team lost Game 1 of their playoff series against Denver Nuggets Saturday.
April 21, 2024 at 5:50 AM -
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Their Game 1 loss to the Denver Nuggets provided a glimpse of reality for the Lakers. They're not as tough. They're not as deep. They're not as skilled.
April 21, 2024 at 4:50 AM -
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Too many turnovers, including some that were unforced by Denver, leave the Lakers on their heels late in a loss at Denver on Saturday night.
April 20, 2024 at 8:50 PM -
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The Lakers face a big task in a first-round playoff series against the reigning champion Nuggets, starting with LeBron James' health and the offense.
April 20, 2024 at 4:50 AM -
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The Lakers star who many think is the G.O.A.T. heaps high praise on Nuggets center Nikola Jokic before first-round playoff series.
April 19, 2024 at 6:50 PM -
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Videos show Lakers star LeBron James and his son, Bryce, trading some good-natured trash talk and making some impressive shots in their Brentwood home driveway.
April 19, 2024 at 2:50 PM -
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The Nuggets have beaten the Lakers eight consecutive times, but LeBron James and Darvin Ham know what they must do to defeat Denver in the playoffs.
April 18, 2024 at 3:50 PM -
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D'Angelo Russell sinks key three-pointer, LeBron James almost has another triple-double and Anthony Davis had double-double as Lakers win play-in game.
April 16, 2024 at 7:50 PM -
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LeBron James is one of the most decorated players in NBA history. But it still bugs the Lakers star that he has never won the league's defensive player of the year...
April 16, 2024 at 5:50 PM -
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While it's been suggested the Lakers might want to lose Tuesday to avoid a first-round series against Denver, LeBron James and Co. focus on task at hand.
April 15, 2024 at 2:50 PM -
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LeBron James finishes with 28 points, 11 rebounds and 17 assists as the Lakers rout the Pelicans, whom they'll play Tuesday in New Orleans for the seventh seed.
April 14, 2024 at 3:50 PM -
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The Lakers played an extra 1 minute 6 seconds in the third quarter against the Memphis Grizzlies on Friday after a timing error went unnoticed by the teams and...
April 13, 2024 at 6:50 PM -
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After defeating the Grizzlies on Friday while the Kings and Warriors lost, the Lakers can escape the 9-10 play-in game with a win Sunday in New Orleans.
April 13, 2024 at 2:50 PM -
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LeBron James has six of his 37 points late while Anthony Davis finishes with 36 points and 14 rebounds to help the Lakers keep pace in play-in chase.
April 12, 2024 at 8:50 PM -
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The Lakers corrected three typos on the Kobe Bryant statue outside Crypto.com Arena. Two players' names were misspelled as well as the word 'decision.'
April 10, 2024 at 10:50 AM -
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The Lakers' loss to the Warriors on Tuesday night can be described by the same two words that caused Anthony Davis to sit out game: nausea, headache.
April 10, 2024 at 3:50 AM -
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In a critical game Tuesday night at Crypto.com Arena, the Anthony Davis-less Lakers can't keep pace with Golden State and lead Warriors by half a game.
April 9, 2024 at 10:50 PM -
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Anthony Davis left another game after getting poked in the eye again. Will the Laker protect his eyes with goggles like Kareem Abdul-Jabbar and James Worthy...
April 8, 2024 at 1:50 PM -
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Anthony Davis makes an early exit after sustaining another eye injury as the Lakers, already without LeBron James, lose ground in the West playoff race.
April 7, 2024 at 9:50 PM -
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D'Angelo Russell has 28 points while LeBron James and Anthony Davis have double-doubles in a convincing defeat of Cleveland on Saturday afternoon.
April 6, 2024 at 3:50 PM -
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Michael Cooper's defensive prowess helped the Lakers win five NBA championships. Now he's part of the 2024 Naismith Memorial Hall of Fame class.
April 6, 2024 at 12:50 PM -
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Coming off five wins in a six-game trip, coach Darvin Ham looks to keep the "focus about us" before Saturday afternoon's game against the Cavaliers.
April 5, 2024 at 5:50 PM -
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Lakers legends Magic Johnson and James Worthy say Showtime era star Michael Cooper is part of the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame Class of 2024.
April 4, 2024 at 7:50 PM -
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Rui Hachimura, still just 26, is in the middle of his best stretch of pro basketball. On the team's recent six-game trip, his defense and rebounding ticked up.
April 4, 2024 at 8:50 AM -
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LeBron James leads a late run with several key plays that help the Lakers hold off the pesky Washington Wizards.
April 3, 2024 at 6:50 PM -
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LeBron James makes 10 of 12 shots, Anthony Davis has another double-double and D'Angelo Russell scores 25 points as starters rest late during win at Toronto.
April 2, 2024 at 7:50 PM -
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Rajon Rondo, who played for the Lakers and Celtics and seven other NBA teams, says he has retired after 16 seasons. He won an NBA title with L.A. and Boston.
April 2, 2024 at 1:50 PM -
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After 43 bids, the auction netted the most paid for an NBA championship ring. Kobe Bryant gifted the bling to his dad, Joe Bryant, in 2000.
April 1, 2024 at 12:50 PM -
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LeBron James makes nine of 10 three-pointers, tying a career high from deep, to lead the Lakers to a 116-104 victory over the Brooklyn Nets.
March 31, 2024 at 5:50 PM -
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On a frustrating night when the Lakers struggled with shooting and communication, they lose by 19 points to the Indiana Pacers.
March 29, 2024 at 6:50 PM