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The Lakers' trade for Luka Doncic is the kind of move that will shape Jeanie Buss' organization into the future — and it's the kind of trade she thinks her father...
February 28, 2025 at 10:50 AM -
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LeBron James finished with 33 points and 17 rebounds as the Lakers overcame a fourth-quarter surge by the Minnesota Timberwolves in a 111-102 victory.
February 27, 2025 at 10:50 PM -
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Lakers star Luka Doncic and the Jordan Brand bought out a parking lot next to Crypto.com Arena to give fans free parking for his first game against his ex-team, the...
February 27, 2025 at 12:50 PM -
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There has been a lot of talk about Luka Doncic's beer-drinking and hookah-smoking past with the Mavericks, but the soon-to-be 26-year-old has played well with the...
February 27, 2025 at 10:50 AM -
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Luka Doncic and LeBron James are playing inspired basketball, setting up the Lakers for success and paving the way for a championship run.
February 27, 2025 at 3:50 AM -
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Luka Doncic struggled to find his shooting rhythm, but LeBron James had a big fourth quarter as the Lakers defeated Dallas.
February 25, 2025 at 10:50 PM -
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The former second-round draft pick of the Lakers was back at Crypto.com Arena working out before a game, which happened to be against his former team.
February 25, 2025 at 1:50 PM -
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Father-son Lakers teammates LeBron and Bronny James denied 'each and every allegation' made in a lawsuit tying them to a 2022 car crash in the Antelope Valley.
February 25, 2025 at 10:50 AM -
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The Lakers play six consecutive games at home starting Tuesday vs. Dallas in their first game against the Mavericks since the shocking trade for Luka Doncic.
February 24, 2025 at 3:50 PM -
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Luka Doncic finished with 32 points in the Lakers' win over the Denver Nuggets on Saturday as he continues to grow more comfortable in the offense.
February 23, 2025 at 11:50 AM -
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Luka Doncic put up his most complete game with the Lakers so far, finishing with 32 points, 10 rebounds and seven assists in a 123-100 win over the Nuggets.
February 22, 2025 at 8:50 PM -
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LeBron James finishes with 40 points and Austin Reaves scores 32 as the Lakers snap a two-game skid with an important 110-102 road win over the Trail Blazers.
February 20, 2025 at 10:50 PM -
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Coaching can make up for shortcomings in personnel, and that places a considerable burden on the Lakers' JJ Redick, whose job description was radically changed late in...
February 20, 2025 at 7:50 AM -
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Luka Doncic made just five of 18 shots as the Lakers fell to the Hornets, who are one of the league's worst teams.
February 19, 2025 at 10:50 PM -
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The Lakers return to play Wednesday night at home against Charlotte but one star is questionable while the other is ramping up his playing time.
February 18, 2025 at 7:50 PM -
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Arutyun Gozukuchikyan's new mural of Kobe Bryant and Luka Doncic captures them embracing each other at a Lakers game in December 2019, a month before Bryant died in a...
February 18, 2025 at 10:50 AM -
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Soreness in a foot and ankle force him to miss the midseason classic. He hopes to be ready when the regular season resumes on Wednesday.
February 16, 2025 at 4:50 PM -
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NBA commissioner Adam Silver says the Charlotte Hornets haven't filed a formal protest over the Lakers rescinding the Mark Williams trade.
February 15, 2025 at 6:50 PM -
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It's been quite a season for Dalton Knecht, but despite being part of a rescinded Lakers trade to Charlotte, the rookie is excited to be at the NBA All-Star...
February 14, 2025 at 9:50 PM -
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Dalton Knecht talks about playing for the Lakers after they traded him to the Charlotte Hornets in a deal that fell through.
February 12, 2025 at 10:50 PM -
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The Lakers played lifelessly as their six-game winning streak came to an end with a loss to the Utah Jazz.
February 12, 2025 at 8:50 PM -
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Needing to fill the void created by Anthony Davis' trade to Dallas for Luka Doncic, the team will bring in the 7-footer while waiving injured Christian Wood.
February 11, 2025 at 2:50 PM -
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On the night Luka Doncic made his Lakers debut in L.A., Mavericks fans called for the firing of general manager Nico Harrison in Dallas for trading their favorite...
February 11, 2025 at 9:50 AM -
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Luka Doncic's Lakers debut marks a new era for a franchise that has given its fans a reason to cheer for a player who is better than LeBron James.
February 11, 2025 at 4:50 AM -
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Luka Doncic finishes with 14 points, five rebounds and four assists in his Lakers debut, helping L.A. pick up its sixth consecutive win in a blowout over Utah.
February 10, 2025 at 10:50 PM -
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Recently acquired superstar Luka Doncic pledges $500,000 to wildfire relief efforts in Los Angeles ahead of his debut Monday with the Lakers.
February 10, 2025 at 12:50 PM -
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When the Lakers traded for Luka Doncic more than a week ago, they did more than acquire a star player. He brings with him people who have helped him rise to...
February 10, 2025 at 3:50 AM -
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The Lakers' hopes of pairing Mark Williams with newly acquired star Luka Doncic have fallen through in the wake of the Charlotte center failing his physical.
February 8, 2025 at 6:50 PM -
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With LeBron James and Luke Doncic sidelined, Austin Reaves makes 14 of 26 shots and all 13 free throws in narrow win over the Pacers.
February 8, 2025 at 4:50 PM -
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Readers of the L.A. Times Sports section give their thoughts and opinions on the Luka Doncic/Anthony Davis trade, DodgerFest, the Rams and Cooper Kupp.
February 8, 2025 at 4:50 AM -
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Lakers general manager Rob Pelinka feels the combination of All-Star guard Luka Doncic and center Mark Williams will pair well together on the court.
February 7, 2025 at 1:50 AM -
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LeBron James finishes with 42 points and 17 rebounds as the Lakers held off a second-half surge by the Warriors to win for the 10th time in 12 games.
February 6, 2025 at 10:50 PM -
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Rob Pelinka and the Lakers have done more than just figure out what comes next in post-LeBron James era — they have built a championship-caliber foundation.
February 6, 2025 at 3:50 PM -
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A Mavericks fan who went to Palisades Charter High is raising funds for a billboard campaign in Dallas to protest the trade that sent Luka Doncic to the Lakers.
February 6, 2025 at 1:50 PM -
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Fresh off acquiring Luka Doncic, the Lakers traded for 23-year-old Charlotte center Mark Williams in another deadline deal.
February 5, 2025 at 10:50 PM -
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Lakers coach JJ Redick said newly acquired Luka Doncic could debut Saturday against Indiana or Monday versus Utah.
February 5, 2025 at 4:50 PM -
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LeBron James didn't waive the no-trade provision in his contract — for now. He didn't say he didn't want to retire with the Lakers, but he didn't say he wanted to...
February 5, 2025 at 7:50 AM -
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Kings captain Anze Kopitar said he is sure Slovenian Luka Doncic will handle his move to the Lakers smoothly, but he will help the new Laker.
February 5, 2025 at 4:50 AM -
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After his team was routed by the Lakers, Clippers coach Tyronn Lue sent a clear message about his displeasure with his players.
February 4, 2025 at 11:50 PM -
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The Lakers continued their momentum on the court, rolling to a 122-97 win over the Clippers at the Intuit Dome despite the emotions of a mega-trade.
February 4, 2025 at 9:50 PM -
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The Lakers' newest superstar showed up Tuesday admitting criticism from some in Dallas provides motivation. "I have everything left to prove," he said.
February 4, 2025 at 3:50 PM -
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While All-NBA star Luka Doncic was shocked by the trade, then realized "This is the Lakers. It's one of the best clubs in history. So I'm excited to be here."
February 4, 2025 at 12:50 PM -
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There is plenty to learn about the new Lakers star and his coach, a former teammate who spoke highly then of the player who is now the team's future leader.
February 3, 2025 at 4:50 PM -
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Lakers legend Magic Johnson is thrilled about L.A.'s acquisition of Luka Doncic but says the ex-Maverick can learn from LeBron James the importance of...
February 3, 2025 at 12:50 PM -
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LeBron James may no longer be the No. 1 priority for the Lakers, but that doesn't mean he'll ask to be traded in the wake of the Luka Doncic trade.
February 3, 2025 at 3:50 AM -
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In 2022, JJ Redick had Luka Doncic over to his Brooklyn home for his podcast, teasing him about an unpaid bet from when the two were briefly teammates with the Dallas...
February 2, 2025 at 12:50 PM -
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With the Lakers acquiring Luka Doncic while trading Anthony Davis, expect more moves and questions about the LeBron James era in Los Angeles.
February 2, 2025 at 11:50 AM -
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The Lakers dealt their murky present for an awe-inspiring future, and now you have to wonder, with the NBA trade deadline just four days away, are they done?
February 2, 2025 at 3:50 AM -
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The Lakers acquire Luka Doncic, Maxi Kleber and Markieff Morris from the Dallas Mavericks in exchange for Anthony Davis, Max Christie and a first-round pick.
February 1, 2025 at 10:50 PM -
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LeBron James finishes with 33 points, 12 assists and 11 rebounds to power the Lakers to a 128-112 victory over the New York Knicks.
February 1, 2025 at 8:50 PM -
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With Anthony Davis out, LeBron James finishes with 24 points in just 27 minutes of playing time to lead the Lakers to a 134-96 win over the Wizards.
January 30, 2025 at 6:50 PM -
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The Lakers' players would love to see a trade that bolsters the roster, but they acknowledge that most moves are complex and expensive.
January 29, 2025 at 2:50 PM -
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Anthony Davis will sit out at least a week after suffering an abdominal injury in the first quarter of the Lakers' loss to Philadelphia on Tuesday.
January 29, 2025 at 8:50 AM -
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Defensive miscues sink the Lakers in a loss to a 76ers team that was without Joel Embiid and Paul George.
January 28, 2025 at 7:50 PM -
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Anthony Davis has a monster game, finishing with 42 points and 23 rebounds to help propel the Lakers to a 112-107 victory over the Charlotte Hornets.
January 27, 2025 at 7:50 PM -
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The Lakers' decision to acquire Dorian Finney-Smith well before the trade deadline has gone over well with players impressed by his game-changing energy.
January 27, 2025 at 4:50 AM -
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On the fifth anniversary of Kobe Bryant's death, columnist Bill Plaschke remains in mourning while sharing what the Lakers legend might have done for L.A.
January 26, 2025 at 3:50 AM -
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Jarred Vanderbilt makes a small, but important impact in his season debut as the Lakers also benefit from a big game from Anthony Davis to defeat the Warriors.
January 25, 2025 at 8:50 PM -
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With Jarred Vanderbilt off the injury report and available to play, the Lakers head into their showdown with the Warriors with a very healthy roster.
January 24, 2025 at 6:50 PM -
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LeBron James, Anthony Davis and Austin Reaves combine for 67 points as the Lakers put on a show in a dominant, 117-96 win over the rival Boston Celtics.
January 23, 2025 at 10:50 PM -
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The night before Roki Sasaki was to be introduced at Dodger Stadium, the Japanese pitcher met LeBron James, Rui Hachimura and others at his first Lakers game.
January 22, 2025 at 1:50 PM -
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Lakers gets just what they needed after loss to Clippers: A game against the team with the worse record in the NBA.
January 21, 2025 at 10:50 PM -
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LeBron James and JJ Redick understand the Lakers have very little room for error if they're going to break out of "stuck" mode moving forward.
January 20, 2025 at 12:50 AM -
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Kawhi Leonard had one of his best games since returning from a knee injury, scoring 19 points in limited minutes during the Clippers' win over the Lakers.
January 19, 2025 at 11:50 PM -
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Norman Powell, James Harden and Ivica Zubac each score more than 20 points to lift the Clippers to a 116-102 victory over the Lakers at Intuit Dome.
January 19, 2025 at 8:50 PM -
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The Clippers have their own home and are forging a new identity, but can Intuit Dome handle two teams showing up in their vehicles? It was a problem before.
January 19, 2025 at 4:50 AM -
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Austin Reaves finishes with 38 points and the Lakers hold on for a 102-101 win after former guard D'Angelo Russell misses a three-pointer in the final seconds.
January 17, 2025 at 10:50 PM -
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At halftime, LeBron James saw a viral video of a young fan's reaction to him after he waved at her at the Lakers-Heat game. Afterward, he made sure to pose for a photo...
January 16, 2025 at 11:50 AM -
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After a bad first half on defense, coach JJ Redick challenged the Lakers, who rallied to beat Miami and end a three-game losing streak.
January 15, 2025 at 9:50 PM -
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LeBron James told Jason and Travis Kelce that outside of his four NBA titles, playing with son Bronny on the Lakers is 'probably the No. 1 accomplishment.'
January 15, 2025 at 2:50 PM -
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The NBA adjusted six games on the Lakers' and Clippers' schedules to accommodate games postponed because of wildfires in Los Angeles County.
January 15, 2025 at 10:50 AM -
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Lakers and Spurs players and coaches didn't talk about a return to normalcy because they knew there were people for whom life would never be normal again.
January 14, 2025 at 7:50 AM -
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Lakers return to the court after postponing two games because of the L.A. fires, but are little match for San Antonio.
January 13, 2025 at 10:50 PM -
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The Lakers-Spurs and Clippers-Hornets games for Saturday have been postponed by the NBA because of the L.A. wildfires.
January 10, 2025 at 8:50 PM -
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He fights back tears when discussing the devastation from the Pacific Palisades fire and how much the community means to his family.
January 10, 2025 at 2:50 PM -
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The NBA has postponed the Lakers game against the Hornets scheduled for Thursday at Crypto.com Arena due to ongoing L.A. County wildfires.
January 9, 2025 at 11:50 AM -
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The father and brother of the late Darius Morris, an ex-Lakers and Clippers guard, were sentenced to prison for stealing up to $5.1-million worth of U.S. Postal Service...
January 8, 2025 at 3:50 PM -
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Two pro sporting events — Lakers-Hornets and Kings-Flames — at Crypto.com Arena have been postponed on consecutive days due to the L.A. County wildfires.
January 8, 2025 at 1:50 PM -
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Lakers coach JJ Redick and Warriors coach Steve Kerr said their families evacuated as the Pacific Palisades fire flared up Tuesday.
January 7, 2025 at 11:50 PM -
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Lakers badly beaten at Dallas, which ends a five-game losing streak when playing without three starters, including Luka Doncic and Kyrie Irving.
January 7, 2025 at 7:50 PM