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The Lakers are one game below .500 during a season of inconsistent play. With the trade deadline Feb. 8, do they have the assets to improve the team?
January 21, 2024 at 4:50 AM -
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LeBron James and Anthony Davis couldn't prevent the Lakers from being outworked and outscored in the second half of a 130-112 loss to the Brooklyn Nets.
January 19, 2024 at 10:50 PM -
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LeBron James has a $51-million option to play with the Lakers next season. Still, they can't discount the possibility of the elder James leaving them to play with his...
January 18, 2024 at 7:50 AM -
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Lakers guard D'Angelo Russell shows he's a much more engaged player when he starts, which he has done the last three games after being demoted to the bench 12 games...
January 18, 2024 at 7:50 AM -
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D'Angelo Russell led the Lakers with 29 points and Anthony Davis had 18 in a 127-110 victory over Dallas.
January 17, 2024 at 8:50 PM -
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A video shows a fan approaching and putting his hands on Lakers star LeBron James on the bench during a timeout against the Thunder at Crypto.com Arena.
January 16, 2024 at 2:50 PM -
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Austin Reaves and D'Angelo Russell, starting together for the second straight game, combined for 29 points and 13 assists in the Lakers' 112-105 win over the...
January 16, 2024 at 8:50 AM -
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The Lakers 112-105 win over the Thunder was in some ways a template for what they'll have to do in order to turn their season around.
January 16, 2024 at 7:50 AM -
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The Lakers defeat the Oklahoma City Thunder 112-105 behind an all-around team effort, with Anthony Davis providing a highlight-worthy dunk along the way.
January 15, 2024 at 10:50 PM -
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Anthony Davis finishes with a triple-double, but his struggles with turnovers overshadow a 39-point game by D'Angelo Russell in the Lakers' loss to Utah.
January 13, 2024 at 9:50 PM -
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The Suns' 127-109 victory on Thursday night wasn't a surprise so much as a return to what has become the new, bad normal for the Lakers.
January 12, 2024 at 7:50 AM -
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The Lakers beat the Phoenix in three previous meetings, but LeBron James and Anthony Davis couldn't match Bradley Beal and Devin Booker in a 127-109 Lakers...
January 11, 2024 at 9:50 PM -
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The Lakers draw more fouls than they commit and shoot a ton of free throws. Do officials favor them? Raptors coach Darko Rajakovic thinks so, and the NBA fined him...
January 10, 2024 at 11:50 AM -
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The Lakers' Cam Reddish scored 13 points and made four three-pointers before leaving the game after taking an elbow to the face late in the fourth quarter.
January 10, 2024 at 7:50 AM -
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Anthony Davis scored 41 points, including 20 in the fourth quarter, to help the Lakers hang on against Toronto for a 132-131 win.
January 9, 2024 at 10:50 PM -
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There were big moments during the Lakers' 106-103 win over the Clippers when Anthony Davis again showed why he is considered one of the best defensive players in the...
January 8, 2024 at 7:50 AM -
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The Lakers' struggles are not Darvin Ham's fault, and the front office would be unwise to even think about firing him after Sunday's win over the Clippers.
January 8, 2024 at 4:50 AM -
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LeBron James finishes with 25 points as the Lakers snap their four-game losing streak after Norman Powell misses potential tying three-pointer at the buzzer.
January 7, 2024 at 9:50 PM -
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Coach Darvin Ham as well as Lakers stars LeBron James and Anthony Davis make no excuses as team searches for answers after losing to the Grizzlies.
January 6, 2024 at 10:50 AM -
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The Lakers fade in the fourth quarter in a 127-113 loss to the Memphis Grizzlies that sends them to their fourth consecutive loss with the Clippers next.
January 5, 2024 at 10:50 PM -
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Shaquille O'Neal joins fellow former Lakers great Wilt Chamberlain as the only NBA players to have jersey numbers retired by three of their teams.
January 5, 2024 at 10:50 AM -
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The Lakers have lost three straight and are 3-9 since winning the NBA's in-season tournament. The only way to get out of this rut, Anthony Davis said, is by...
January 4, 2024 at 7:50 AM -
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If Wednesday's home loss to the Heat wasn't rock bottom for the Lakers, it's difficult to imagine how much worse this can be.
January 4, 2024 at 6:50 AM -
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Lakers forward Rui Hachimura had dreams of playing baseball at the highest levels as a youth. Now he lives those dreams through Shohei Ohtani and the Dodgers.
January 4, 2024 at 3:50 AM -
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The Lakers delivered effort coach Darvin Ham said was required, but their poor execution led to a 110-96 loss to Miami at Crypto.com Arena Wednesday.
January 3, 2024 at 10:50 PM -
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Coach Darvin Ham announces a new lineup with Rui Hachimura as the fifth starter, but it lasts eight minutes during a lopsided loss in New Orleans.
December 31, 2023 at 6:50 PM -
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LeBron James' basket with 2.3 seconds left in a game on his 39th birthday was ruled a two-pointer instead of tying three, leading to a Lakers loss at Minnesota.
December 30, 2023 at 8:50 PM -
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Rui Hachimura finished with 17 points and four rebounds and a game-best +34 plus/minus rating. The masked man, it seems, was the right man for the Lakers on...
December 29, 2023 at 7:50 AM -
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Anthony Davis finished with 26 points and eight rebounds as the Lakers dominated in the third quarter in a 133-112 win over the Charlotte Hornets.
December 28, 2023 at 10:50 PM -
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Lakers guard Gabe Vincent, the team's top free-agent acquisition, had successful arthroscopic surgery on his left knee Wednesday and will be out at least two...
December 27, 2023 at 7:50 PM -
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Anthony Davis finished with 40 points and 13 rebounds in the Lakers' 126-115 loss to the Boston Celtics, but there was one shot he wish he could get back.
December 26, 2023 at 4:50 AM -
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The Lakers erased an early 18-point deficit but in crunch time Boston proved too talented and deep in taking a win on Monday at Crypto.com Arena.
December 25, 2023 at 7:50 PM -
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Anthony Davis dominates in stretches but it's not enough to help the Lakers overcome Boston's talented starting five on Monday afternoon.
December 25, 2023 at 5:50 PM -
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LeBron James scores 15 points in fourth quarter to stop a Thunder comeback Saturday night in Oklahoma City while Lakers end a four-game losing streak.
December 23, 2023 at 7:50 PM -
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With LeBron James out again because of a lower leg issue, the Lakers can't keep pace with Minnesota despite a 31-point effort from Anthony Davis.
December 21, 2023 at 8:50 PM -
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The Lakers dropped to 1-4 since winning the NBA Cup, clunking and clanging their way to a 124-108 loss to the Chicago Bulls.
December 20, 2023 at 7:50 PM -
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Social media sensation Brody the Goldendoodle (also known as @BrodieThatDood) sat courtside at the Lakers-Knicks game and beat a human in a dance-off at Crypto.com...
December 19, 2023 at 2:50 PM -
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UCLA and Lakers legend Kareem Abdul-Jabbar provides an update days after taking a tumble at a Los Angeles concert and undergoing hip replacement surgery.
December 19, 2023 at 9:50 AM -
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The in-season tournament bragging rights are nice for the Lakers, but they've come with a cost of extra mileage on already weary legs and minds.
December 19, 2023 at 7:50 AM -
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Despite standout performances from Anthony Davis and LeBron James the Lakers can't stop the New York Knicks from surging to a 114-109 win.
December 18, 2023 at 10:50 PM -
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Lakers legend Kareem Abdul-Jabbar was scheduled to undergo hip surgery Saturday after falling down at a concert in Los Angeles, according to a spokesperson.
December 16, 2023 at 1:50 PM -
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With Anthony Davis, D'Angelo Russell and Cam Reddish out because of different ailments, LeBron James and the Lakers fall 129-115 to the struggling Spurs.
December 15, 2023 at 7:50 PM -
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Spurs mount a late rally but come up short as Anthony Davis scores 37 points in Lakers' 122-119 victory.
December 13, 2023 at 7:50 PM -
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Lakers star Anthony Davis, a former No. 1 pick himself, knows that Victor Wembanyama has time to build a successful career and turn around the Spurs.
December 13, 2023 at 10:50 AM -
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Anthony Davis delivered a double-double, Luka Doncic's 33 points and 17 assists powered the Dallas Mavericks to a 127-125 win Tuesday night.
December 12, 2023 at 7:50 PM -
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Lakers star LeBron James posts an emotional message after watching son Bronny debut with the USC basketball team less than five months after suffering cardiac...
December 11, 2023 at 12:50 PM -
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The Lakers often need a third option to take the pressure off LeBron James and Anthony Davis. In the inaugural NBA Cup final, it was Austin Reaves.
December 10, 2023 at 4:50 AM -
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Anthony Davis scores 41 points and puts in a dominant defensive performance as the Lakers defeated the Pacers to win the NBA's first in-season tournament.
December 9, 2023 at 8:50 PM -
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Tyrese Haliburton and the Indiana Pacers will play the red-hot Lakers and his idol, LeBron James, on Saturday for the NBA's in-season tournament title.
December 8, 2023 at 5:50 PM -
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LeBron James scores 30 points over three quarters as the Lakers blow out the New Orleans Pelicans 133-89 to reach the NBA in-season tournament final.
December 7, 2023 at 9:50 PM -
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The Lakers have taken to wearing black "City Edition" uniforms during the NBA's in-season tournament, but that won't be the case for the semifinals against New...
December 7, 2023 at 6:50 PM -
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LeBron James' call for gun control after the UNLV shooting extends his history of commenting on shootings and on excessive force against Black people by police.
December 7, 2023 at 10:50 AM -
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Officials confirmed that the Lakers had possession of the ball when LeBron James called a late-game timeout, a pivotal play in a win over Phoenix.
December 6, 2023 at 12:50 AM -
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In an in-season tournament quarterfinal game, Austin Reaves' three with 15 seconds left pushes the Lakers to a 106-103 win and a trip to Las Vegas.
December 5, 2023 at 10:50 PM -
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On eve of their biggest game this season, the Lakers hold a practice for the first time in a month to prepare for tournament quarterfinal vs. Phoenix.
December 4, 2023 at 4:50 PM -
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Veteran forward Jarred Vanderbilt showed his defensive versatility in the Lakers' defeat of the Rockets, while Cam Reddish showed some fire.
December 3, 2023 at 10:50 AM -
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Jarred Vanderbilt, Cam Reddish and Jaxson Hayes return to lineup as the Lakers roll to a double-digit victory over the Rockets on Saturday night.
December 2, 2023 at 10:50 PM -
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Josh Giddey had 14 pointes and eight assists in a romp over the Lakers while Newport Beach police investigate an alleged inappropriate relationship with an underage...
November 30, 2023 at 8:50 PM -
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The Lakers struggle to contain Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and the Oklahoma City Thunder, losing 133-110 in another inconsistent performance.
November 30, 2023 at 7:50 PM -
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The Lakers bounced back from a 44-point loss the 76ers, rolling to a 133-107 win over the Pistons in Detroit on Wednesday night.
November 29, 2023 at 7:50 PM -
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The Lakers will host the Phoenix Suns on Tuesday, hoping to advance to the last four of the NBA's inaugural competition in Las Vegas.
November 29, 2023 at 5:50 PM -
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Two nights after the Lakers clicked in Cleveland, especially on offense, it all fell apart in a 44-point loss to the 76ers in Philadelphia on Monday.
November 27, 2023 at 7:50 PM -
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Max Christie's success, the Lakers' ball movement and Anthony Davis' offensive rhythm all stood out during the team's win over the Cavaliers Saturday.
November 26, 2023 at 4:50 AM -
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LeBron James was honored during the Lakers' trip to Ohio, but Anthony Davis and Austin Reaves played big roles in helping the Lakers beat the Cavaliers.
November 25, 2023 at 7:50 PM -
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The Lakers were dealt another blow Friday when the team announced Rui Hachimura underwent surgery to repair a nasal fracture.
November 24, 2023 at 2:50 PM -
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The Lakers need more from Anthony Davis, Austin Reaves and others not named LeBron James in order to earn more wins.
November 23, 2023 at 3:50 AM -
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LeBron James' three-pointer at the buzzer fell short, sending the Lakers to a 104-101 loss to the Dallas Mavericks on Wednesday night at Crypto.com Arena.
November 22, 2023 at 10:50 PM -
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The Lakers outrebounded the Jazz as a whole, 52-42, and the Lakers had nine offensive rebounds in a 131-99 win over Utah on Tuesday night.
November 22, 2023 at 7:50 AM -
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The Lakers overpowered the Utah Jazz during a 131-99 win Tuesday at Crypto.com Arena, advancing to the the in-season tournament knockout round.
November 21, 2023 at 10:50 PM -
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Mickey Cooper, 64, was fatally shot at a park where he and his brother, former Lakers star Michael Cooper, played basketball as kids. A 24-year-old man was...
November 20, 2023 at 11:50 AM -
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Four takeaways from the Lakers' 105-104 victory over the Rockets on Sunday as Anthony Davis carries the load on offense in the third quarter.
November 20, 2023 at 8:50 AM -
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This season was supposed to be different, with the Lakers expecting their improved depth to decrease their reliance on LeBron James and allow them to better manage his...
November 20, 2023 at 7:50 AM -
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LeBron James shines in crunch time and scores the winning point from the free-throw line to lift the Lakers to a thrilling 105-104 win over Houston.
November 19, 2023 at 9:50 PM -
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What we learned from the Lakers' win over the Trail Blazers on Friday night: Anthony Davis shakes off slow start for a double-double and five blocks.
November 18, 2023 at 5:50 AM -
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The Lakers never trailed Friday in Portland to improve to 3-0 for the in-season tournament. Anthony Davis shakes of slow start for a double-double.
November 17, 2023 at 10:50 PM -
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Lakers legend Shaquille O'Neal helped fund a basketball court renovation at the Challengers Boys & Girls Club in South L.A. He also donated $20,000 and shoes.
November 17, 2023 at 1:50 PM -
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The Lakers need to move on quickly from a 25-point loss to the Kings because they are in the middle of an unforgiving stretch in the schedule.
November 16, 2023 at 7:50 AM -
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Lacking some energy in their second game in two nights, the Lakers lost badly to the Kings, 125-110.
November 15, 2023 at 10:50 PM -
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The Lakers shot 22 of 35 from three-point range, with the 62.9% shooting the highest three-point percentage in a game with at least 35 attempts in NBA history.
November 15, 2023 at 7:50 AM -
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The Lakers make a season-high 22 three-point baskets and blow out the Grizzlies, who were without Ja Morant.
November 14, 2023 at 10:50 PM