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The No. 13 jersey Wilt Chamberlain wore the night the Lakers clinched the 1972 NBA title is expected to sell for millions in an upcoming Sotheby's auction.
August 2, 2023 at 4:50 PM -
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Lakers governor Jeanie Buss says LeBron James' jersey will be retired when he's inducted into the Hall of Fame. Will it be one number or two, like they did for Kobe...
July 28, 2023 at 11:50 AM -
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Lakers star LeBron James thanked people for their support after his son Bronny James suffered cardiac arrest. Bronny was released from the hospital.
July 27, 2023 at 9:50 AM -
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The 18-year-old son of Lakers star LeBron James suffers cardiac arrest during a USC workout Monday. His family says he is in stable condition.
July 25, 2023 at 8:50 AM -
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Lakers great Magic Johnson explains why he decided to join Josh Harris' effort to buy the Washington Commanders and talks about the Lakers' offseason signings.
July 24, 2023 at 3:50 PM -
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The late Kobe Bryant will be honored during the Dodgers' Lakers Night on Sept. 1 with special Black Mamba-inspired jerseys featuring No. 8 and No. 24.
July 24, 2023 at 3:50 PM -
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The Lakers retired both of Kobe Bryant's jersey numbers when he called it a career. Will they do the same for LeBron James' No. 6 and No. 23?
July 17, 2023 at 3:50 PM -
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Robert Lewis grew up a Lakers fan but never thought his son Maxwell would get a shot at playing for the team he idolized — until NBA draft night.
July 17, 2023 at 5:50 AM -
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Lakers coach Darvin Ham seems to have taken personal offense to flopping accusations by Golden State Warriors coach Steve Kerr during the teams' NBA playoff...
July 14, 2023 at 2:50 PM -
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Lakers star LeBron James, who hinted he might be considering a surprise retirement this offseason, made it clear at the ESPYs he will return next season.
July 12, 2023 at 7:50 PM -
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LeBron James was quite animated on the sideline as he coached son Bryce's AAU team at a Nike tournament. Has the NBA's scoring king caught the coaching bug?
July 10, 2023 at 2:50 PM -
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The Lakers re-signed some key young players and brought in veterans and youth this offseason. Here's what scouts and executives said about the moves.
July 10, 2023 at 4:50 AM -
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For the first time in recent memory, the NBA free-agent circus missed the Lakers, yet they were the greatest show on earth, Bill Plaschke writes.
July 3, 2023 at 4:50 AM -
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The Lakers agree to re-sign guards Austin Reaves and D'Angelo Russell while landing former Pelicans center Jaxson Hayes on a two-year deal.
July 1, 2023 at 8:50 AM -
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The Lakers reached agreements with four free agents Friday, including forwards Rui Hachimura, Taurean Prince and Cam Reddish plus guard Gabe Vincent.
June 30, 2023 at 4:50 PM -
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The Lakers have set their roster for the California Classic and Las Vegas Summer League, the team announced Friday. Here's a look at who made the team.
June 30, 2023 at 12:50 PM -
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The Lakers need some free-agent bargains, or a key midlevel exception addition, to start thinking championship.
June 29, 2023 at 7:50 PM -
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The Lakers waived center Mo Bamba and will likely decline the team option on guard Malik Beasley's contract in preparation to free agency on Friday.
June 29, 2023 at 2:50 PM -
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The Lakers introduce draft picks Jalen Hood-Schifino and Maxwell Lewis on Tuesday in El Segundo and both recall Kobe Bryant influencing them as kids.
June 27, 2023 at 6:50 PM -
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Lakers GM Rob Pelinka will focus on improving the team's roster and keeping the core in place, not expecting wholesale changes as in the past.
June 27, 2023 at 6:50 PM -
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The NBA released the Las Vegas Summer League schedule Friday. The Lakers open play July 7 vs. the Warriors; the Clippers open July 8 vs. the Jazz.
June 23, 2023 at 5:50 PM -
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The Lakers selected Indiana's Jalen Hood-Schifino with the 17th pick and Pepperdine's Maxwell Lewis with the 40th pick in Thursday's NBA draft.
June 22, 2023 at 10:50 PM -
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After winning 15 individual ESPYs, LeBron James is a first-time nominee for best record-breaking performance after passing Kareem Abdul-Jabbar as the NBA's all-time...
June 21, 2023 at 7:50 AM -
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While the Lakers have a first-round draft pick they can keep, it makes sense to trade it for a veteran, then sign Chris Paul if he's waived by Wizards.
June 20, 2023 at 6:50 PM -
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If the Lakers keep their 17th pick Thursday in the NBA draft, scouts say talent will be available to help build around LeBron James and Anthony Davis.
June 20, 2023 at 5:50 PM -
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With the possibility that Chris Paul might become a free agent after a trade to the Wizards, here is how the Lakers and Clippers might pursue him.
June 19, 2023 at 1:50 PM -
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Kareem Abdul Jabbar discussed LeBron James and speculation about his possible retirement during an unveiling of a mural of the two Lakers greats.
June 5, 2023 at 5:50 PM -
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Lakers guard Austin Reaves, who will be a restricted free agent this summer, commits to playing for Team USA in FIBA World Cup tournament in Japan.
June 4, 2023 at 5:50 PM -
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While LeBron James hinted at considering retirement, Lakers GM Rob Pelinka said 'campaign No. 2 starts today.' That means re-signing the young core.
May 23, 2023 at 6:50 PM -
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While Lakers star LeBron James hinted Monday that he'll contemplate retirement, it's more than likely his passion for the game leads to his return.
May 23, 2023 at 5:50 PM -
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Lakers GM Rob Pelinka and coach Darvin Ham are hopeful LeBron James will return for a 21st season but said 'he's earned the right' to consider retirement.
May 23, 2023 at 12:50 PM -
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When LeBron James hinted at possible retirement, it may have been fueled by disappointing series sweep. Or it could be a ploy for Lakers control.
May 23, 2023 at 4:50 AM -
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Speaking after the Lakers' season-ending loss to the Denver Nuggets, 20-year NBA veteran LeBron James sounded like he might be considering retirement.
May 22, 2023 at 11:50 PM -
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LeBron James started fast in helping the Lakers to a 15-point lead and finished with 40 points in a playoff-elimination loss to the Nuggets in Game 4.
May 22, 2023 at 10:50 PM -
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LeBron James, Anthony Davis turned a boos into cheers over the course of a resurrected Lakers season. Could it open the door to a 2024 title run?
May 22, 2023 at 10:50 PM -
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Nuggets center Nikola Jokic outdueled Lakers big man Anthony Davis with another triple-double to lead the Nuggets to a series sweep on Monday.
May 22, 2023 at 10:50 PM -
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Photos from the Lakers' season-ending loss to the Nuggets in Game 4 of the NBA Western Conference finals. Here are some of the game's biggest moments.
May 22, 2023 at 9:50 PM -
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Lakers coach Darvin Ham says "this series is not over" as he prepares his team to focus on a must-win Game 4 against the Nuggets. "We're alive, man."
May 22, 2023 at 4:50 AM -
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Denver won Game 3 with another fourth-quarter push the Lakers could not match. It's a reminder that the Nuggets have been the best in the West this season.
May 21, 2023 at 8:50 AM -
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There would be no miracle for LeBron James and the Lakers in a Game 3 loss to Denver, which puts them in a 3-0 hole with little hope for a series win.
May 21, 2023 at 4:50 AM -
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Celebrities were in attendance, as usual, to watch the Lakers on Saturday night at Crypto.com Arena.
May 20, 2023 at 11:50 PM -
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Photos capturing the Denver Nuggets' 119-108 win over the Lakers in Game 3 of the 2023 NBA Western Conference finals at Crypto.com Arena.
May 20, 2023 at 11:50 PM -
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The Lakers fall behind 3-0 in best-of-seven Western Conference finals after Jamal Murray and Nikola Jokic lead the Nuggets to another win.
May 20, 2023 at 10:50 PM -
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While coach Darvin Ham believes they gave it their best shot, some of the Lakers' role players didn't have good games in a Game 3 loss to the Nuggets.
May 20, 2023 at 10:50 PM -
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The Lakers signature three-point celebration, which resembles D'Angelo Russell's old "ice in my veins" pose, is an ode to TV's "Freeze, Miami Vice!"
May 19, 2023 at 2:50 PM -
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Anthony Davis' failure to deliver when the Lakers needed him the most in Game 2 against the Denver Nuggets might have cost the Lakers the series.
May 19, 2023 at 3:50 AM -
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For the first time in the Western Conference playoffs, the Lakers have lost the first two games on the road and face an opponent that has been equal in force.
May 18, 2023 at 10:50 PM -
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LeBron James misses critical three-pointers in the fourth quarter and Anthony Davis fades in a 108-103 loss to the Denver Nuggets in Game 2.
May 18, 2023 at 9:50 PM -
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Lakers coach Darvin Ham isn't revealing which players he'll start in Game 2 against the Denver Nuggets, but the team has options to counter Denver's Nikola...
May 17, 2023 at 6:50 PM -
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The Denver Nuggets were not surprised that the Lakers were able to keep up in Game 1, and know they must step up the defense throughout the series.
May 17, 2023 at 4:50 AM -
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After the Lakers made a valiant effort to put themselves in position to steal a Game 1 win in Denver, it was LeBron James who failed to deliver.
May 17, 2023 at 3:50 AM -
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Here are some of the best photos from the Lakers' 132-126 loss to the Denver Nuggets in Game 1 of the NBA Western Conference finals on Tuesday.
May 16, 2023 at 10:50 PM -
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Lakers coach Darvin Ham's decision to go with Dennis Schroder in a three-guard lineup Tuesday led to a slow start and an eventual loss to Denver in Game 1 of the Western...
May 16, 2023 at 10:50 PM -
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Denver Nuggets' Nikola Jokic had a triple-double performance in Game 1, but Lakers' Rui Hachimura could be the key in defending the two-time MVP in the series.
May 16, 2023 at 10:50 PM -
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The L.A. Times' NBA crew breaks down what to expect when the Lakers play the Denver Nuggets in the Western Conference finals, beginning Tuesday night.
May 16, 2023 at 4:50 AM -
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Everything you need to know to watch the Lakers vs. Denver Nuggets in the NBA Western Conference finals, starting Tuesday night.
May 16, 2023 at 3:50 AM -
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The Lakers won playoff series vs. Grizzlies and Warriors by winning Game 1 on the road and controlling their superstars. Up next, Nikola Jokic and Denver.
May 16, 2023 at 3:50 AM -
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Kentavious Caldwell-Pope helped LeBron James and Lakers win 2020 NBA title. His energy and clutch play has helped the Nuggets reach conference finals.
May 15, 2023 at 5:50 PM -
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Austin Reaves' brother, Spencer, who plays professionally in Germany, finally got to see the Lakers guard play in person for the first time in 5 years.
May 15, 2023 at 5:50 AM -
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Here's what to expect when the Lakers open the Western Conference finals in Denver against two-time MVP Nikola Jokic and the No. 1 Nuggets.
May 15, 2023 at 4:50 AM -
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The Lakers discuss their upcoming conference finals series vs. No. 1 Denver and two-time MVP Nikola Jokic. 'We're going in with the utmost respect.'
May 13, 2023 at 8:50 AM -
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Anthony Davis quickly bounced back from a head injury, grabbing a remarkable 20 rebounds to help the Lakers eliminate the defending champion Warriors.
May 13, 2023 at 5:50 AM -
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While the Lakers knew after the trade deadline they might have the players to be a contender, dispatching defending-champion Warriors makes them legit.
May 13, 2023 at 4:50 AM -
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Photos showcasing some of the biggest moments of the Lakers' victory over the Golden State Warriors in Game 6 of the NBA Western Conference semifinals.
May 12, 2023 at 11:50 PM -
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LeBron James, Anthony Davis and Austin Reaves played pivotal roles in the Lakers' dominant Game 6 win over Stephen Curry and the Golden State Warriors.
May 12, 2023 at 10:50 PM -
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Anthony Davis is probable to play in Game 6 for the Lakers after sustaining a head injury. Here's what the NBA's concussion policy says about head injuries.
May 11, 2023 at 4:50 PM -
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Lakers coach Darvin Ham said Anthony Davis isn't exhibiting any signs of concussion and will be listed as "probable" for Game 6 against the Warriors.
May 11, 2023 at 4:50 PM -
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TV analysts Shaquille O'Neal, Charles Barkley and Stephen A. Smith seem to find amusement in a head injury sustained by Lakers star Anthony Davis.
May 11, 2023 at 11:50 AM -
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This is what the Lakers feared, their fans dreaded and the Golden State Warriors needed. A possible Anthony Davis injury would turn series upside down.
May 11, 2023 at 5:50 AM -
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The Lakers are optimistic they will have Anthony Davis available for Game 6 on Friday, when they will try to eliminate the Warriors from the playoffs.
May 11, 2023 at 4:50 AM -
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The Lakers lost to the Warriors 121-106 in Game 5 on Wednesday in San Francisco, unable to secure their trip to the NBA Western Conference finals.
May 10, 2023 at 11:50 PM -
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Anthony Davis exited Game 5 in the fourth quarter after getting hit in the head by Golden State's Kevon Looney. Lakers optimistic he avoided concussion.
May 10, 2023 at 11:50 PM -
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LeBron James scored 25 points but the Lakers were unable to keep up with the Warriors late in the 121-106 loss in Game 5 of the NBA Western Conference...
May 10, 2023 at 10:50 PM -
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Lakers star LeBron James earned a spot on the league's All-NBA third team, becoming the third-oldest player to earn the honors in league history.
May 10, 2023 at 5:50 PM -
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The Lakers will try to eliminate Golden State in Game 5 of the Western Conference semifinals Wednesday in San Francisco with an intensified defense.
May 9, 2023 at 7:50 PM -
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The Lakers must seize the moment and deliver a knockout punch when the series resumes on Wednesday for Game 5 against the Warriors in San Francisco.
May 9, 2023 at 8:50 AM -
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Lonnie Walker IV hardly played in any Lakers' playoff games before Monday, but he scored 15 fourth-quarter points in Game 4 to help beat the Warriors.
May 9, 2023 at 4:50 AM -
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Guard Austin Reaves had been struggling in the Lakers' playoff series against the Warriors, but coach Darvin Ham knew he'd make it through rough times.
May 9, 2023 at 3:50 AM -
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Lonnie Walker IV helped lift the Lakers to a 104-101 win over the Golden State Warriors in Game 4 of their second-round playoff series.
May 8, 2023 at 10:50 PM -
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Lonnie Walker IV scores 15 fourth-quarter points to help the Lakers defeat Golden State in Game 4 and move within one win of conference finals.
May 8, 2023 at 10:50 PM