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Darvin Ham is focused on turning the Lakers into a winner, but Monday's 139-116 loss to the Utah Jazz proves a turnaround won't be quick or easy.
November 7, 2022 at 9:50 PM -
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L.A. Lakers fell to 2-7 with a loss to the Cleveland Cavaliers on Sunday, with Kendrick Nunn getting a rare start but failing to score or make an impact.
November 7, 2022 at 5:50 AM -
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The L.A. Lakers fell to 2-7 with a loss to the Cavaliers on Sunday and Times columnist Bill Plaschke has one word to describe who, or what, they are: BAD.
November 6, 2022 at 7:50 PM -
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The Lakers' Big Three combined to shoot better than 50% from the field, but the rest of the team's offensive woes were evident Sunday in a loss to Cleveland.
November 6, 2022 at 3:50 PM -
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The Lakers host the Cleveland Cavaliers on Sunday after one of their worst defensive performances of the season in a loss to the Utah Jazz.
November 5, 2022 at 6:50 PM -
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Lakers star LeBron James said Kyrie Irving "caused some harm to a lot of people" by promoting an antisemitic film and declining to rebuke antisemitism.
November 5, 2022 at 1:50 AM -
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Russell Westbrook scores 26 points off the bench, but LeBron James struggles and the Lakers drop to 2-6 with a 130-116 loss to the Utah Jazz.
November 4, 2022 at 11:50 PM -
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First-year Lakers coach Darvin Ham has made bold moves, like benching Russell Westbrook late vs. New Orleans, and has earned the trust of LeBron James.
November 3, 2022 at 8:50 AM -
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Let's hear from Lakers players and coach on how Matt Ryan got open for his three-pointer at the buzzer to force overtime in a win over the Pelicans.
November 3, 2022 at 7:50 AM -
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Matt Ryan hit a tying three-pointer at the regulation buzzer as the Lakers rallied to a 120-117 overtime win over the New Orleans Pelicans on Wednesday.
November 2, 2022 at 11:50 PM -
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The Lakers return to play Wednesday against the Pelicans after two days off and some words of inspiration from former NBA great Pau Gasol.
November 1, 2022 at 5:50 PM -
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The Lakers finally get their first win of the season under first-year coach Darvin Ham. Here are three takeaways from the victory Sunday night.
October 31, 2022 at 7:50 AM -
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First-year coach Darvin Ham and the Lakers get a feel-good first win Sunday over the Nuggets, but Anthony Davis' aching back is a bad sign of future hopes.
October 31, 2022 at 7:50 AM -
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LeBron James, Anthony Davis and Russell Westbrook lead the way as the Lakers pick up their first win of the season in a 121-110 victory over the Nuggets.
October 30, 2022 at 9:50 PM -
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The Lakers are off to a historically bad start. Sometimes they have looked hapless. Other times they have looked helpless. Always they have looked hopeless.
October 29, 2022 at 4:50 PM -
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Despite stronger play from Russell Westbrook, the Lakers lose 111-102 to the Minnesota Timberwolves and fall to 0-5 on the season.
October 28, 2022 at 8:50 PM -
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The Lakers plan to use veteran guard Russell Westbrook as a reserve although he might start if Anthony Davis can't play because of lower back stiffness.
October 28, 2022 at 12:50 PM -
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Anthony Davis and LeBron James are all but speechless after the Lakers lose in Denver with Russell Westbrook sidelined with an injury.
October 27, 2022 at 10:50 AM -
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Amid the Lakers' string of losses, Will Smith met with the L.A. team to discuss 'togetherness, and practicing gratitude in times of great challenge.'
October 27, 2022 at 6:50 AM -
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Russell Westbrook sat out with a bad hamstring as the Lakers remained winless on the season with a 110-99 loss to the Denver Nuggets on Wednesday.
October 26, 2022 at 10:50 PM -
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Russell Westbrook is doubtful to play for the Lakers on Wednesday in Denver as the team tries to snap a three-game losing streak to start the season.
October 25, 2022 at 4:50 PM -
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LeBron James was not happy with how the Lakers performed in their 106-104 loss to the Portland Trail Blazers. Here are four takeaways from the game.
October 23, 2022 at 7:50 PM -
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Russell Westbrook missed a pair of critical shots down the stretch as the Lakers fall to 0-3 on the young season with a loss to the Portland Trail Blazers.
October 23, 2022 at 3:50 PM -
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Lakers coach Darvin Ham says he was impressed by what he saw from Russell Westbrook on defense during Thursday's loss to the Clippers.
October 22, 2022 at 5:50 PM -
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The Lakers are 19-of-58 shooting from three-point range in two games, and two losses, this season. Here are takeaways from the loss to the Clippers.
October 21, 2022 at 7:50 AM -
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The Lakers need to trade Russell Westbrook before his reckless play and divisive personality costs them whatever chance they have at a rewarding season.
October 21, 2022 at 5:50 AM -
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The Lakers lose their home opener to the Clippers, who had six players score in double figures although they were forced into 22 turnovers.
October 20, 2022 at 10:50 PM -
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LeBron James says the Lakers must keep shooting threes even though they aren't good at it. Russell Westbrook blames bench role for pulled hamstring.
October 19, 2022 at 4:50 PM -
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LeBron James says it was no surprise that the Lakers made only 25% of their three-point shots in a season-opening loss to the Golden State Warriors.
October 19, 2022 at 7:50 AM -
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Russell Westbrook said he didn't know how to handle coming off the bench in the Lakers' preseason finale and it "absolutely" led to his groin injury.
October 19, 2022 at 12:50 AM -
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The Lakers shot 25% from three-point range as they opened the 2022-23 season with a 123-109 loss to the defending champion Golden State Warriors on Tuesday.
October 18, 2022 at 7:50 PM -
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Oft-injured Lakers star Anthony Davis says he doesn't care about the nickname given to him by Charles Barkley, but he does want to be there for his team.
October 18, 2022 at 4:50 AM -
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The Lakers travel to San Francisco to play defending champion Golden State in the season opener Tuesday night with nagging injuries and concerns.
October 17, 2022 at 7:50 PM -
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The Lakers open the season Tuesday at Golden State with LeBron James on pace to become the NBA's all-time scoring leader at some point this season.
October 17, 2022 at 4:50 AM -
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Lakers coach Darvin Ham said Anthony Davis will have no restrictions for the season opener against Golden State and that Russell Westbrook is day to day.
October 16, 2022 at 3:50 PM -
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What's next for the Lakers with Russell Westbrook hamstrung, Dennis Schroder sidelined with a finger injury and Anthony Davis nursing a sore back? Nothing good.
October 15, 2022 at 7:50 AM -
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Lakers guard Dennis Schroder will undergo MRI testing after injuring a finger during his lone preseason appearance Wednesday against Minnesota.
October 14, 2022 at 9:50 AM -
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Russell Westbrook came off the bench in the Lakers' final preseason game in 'an exploratory move,' but he quickly left because of a hamstring injury.
October 14, 2022 at 9:50 AM -
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Lakers star Anthony Davis was impressed by the performance of teammate Lonnie Walker IV against the Minnesota Timberwolves on Wednesday night.
October 13, 2022 at 6:50 AM -
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The Lakers' Patrick Beverley wouldn't let a preseason meeting against the Minnesota Timberwolves — the team that traded him last year — rattle him.
October 12, 2022 at 10:50 PM -
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His visa problems resolved, Dennis Schroder joins Lakers teammates for his first practice of training camp and says reports of long-term deal were wrong.
October 10, 2022 at 5:50 PM -
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The Lakers pick up their first preseason win since 2020 against the Golden State Warriors, but the Lakers stars still don't see time together on the court.
October 9, 2022 at 9:50 PM -
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Lakers general manager Rob Pelinka agrees to a four-year contract extension with the team that keeps him under contract through the 2025-26 season.
October 8, 2022 at 6:50 PM -
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Anthony Davis sat out because of lower back tightness in the Lakers' 119-115 preseason loss to the Phoenix Suns delaying what coach Davin Ham envisions on the...
October 5, 2022 at 10:50 PM -
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LeBron James, Anthony Davis and Russell Westbrook only played about a quarter, but new coach Darvin Ham is pleased with what he saw.
October 4, 2022 at 7:50 AM -
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Lakers guard Russell Westbrook says dealing with trade rumors is nothing new to him and he's leaning his faith to help him remain focused.
October 4, 2022 at 4:50 AM -
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Darvin Ham doesn't revel too much in his Lakers preseason coaching debut as LeBron James, Anthony Davis and Russell Westbrook all see playing time in opener.
October 3, 2022 at 10:50 PM -
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Matt Ryan's route to the Lakers included working at a cemetery while training at a rec center where he had to create a makeshift three-point line.
October 3, 2022 at 4:50 AM -
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The Lakers went through a competitive scrimmage Saturday, with guard Patrick Beverley and coach Darvin Ham helping ramp up the players' intensity.
October 1, 2022 at 2:50 PM -
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Coach Darvin Ham said Damian Jones and Kendrick Nunn were on first unit at times Friday, but it's unclear how many exhibitions LeBron James will play.
September 30, 2022 at 6:50 PM -
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Anthony Davis has spent much of the last two seasons injured, so his plan for this season is to be available for every Lakers game.
September 28, 2022 at 6:50 PM -
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When the Lakers opened camp, coach Darvin Ham was not worried about setting a starting lineup, instead instilling in players his expectations and advising them on how to...
September 27, 2022 at 7:50 PM -
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Forward Anthony Davis has the talent to lead the Lakers, but injuries and an apparent lack of heart and drive prevent him from doing so.
September 27, 2022 at 4:50 AM -
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As the Lakers' media day unfolded, an awkward march of a combative Russell Westbrook and a weary Rob Pelinka shows the team is again in trouble.
September 26, 2022 at 7:50 PM -
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When the Lakers gathered for media day, they said moving forward that Russell Westbrook is in their plans, but general manager Rob Pelinka did not rule out a...
September 26, 2022 at 1:50 PM -
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With the Lakers set to start camp Tuesday, they have to figure out what to do with Russell Westbrook and how Patrick Beverley and others will fit.
September 26, 2022 at 3:50 AM -
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Dennis Schroder, who played with the Lakers during the 2020-21 season, is rejoining the team on a one-year contract in a depth-bolstering move.
September 16, 2022 at 3:50 PM -
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Russell Westbrook has done a lot this summer to show he's interested in staying with the Lakers. But the reality is he will have to adjust his game.
September 7, 2022 at 5:50 AM -
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The Lakers introduced veteran guard Patrick Beverley to Los Angeles. Former nemesis Russell Westbrook and coach Darvin Ham were there to greet him.
September 6, 2022 at 2:50 PM -
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Donovan Mitchell's trade from the Jazz to the Cavaliers narrows the Lakers' Russell Westbrook trade options, but it also clears some key obstacles.
September 1, 2022 at 6:50 PM -
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With the Lakers celebrating its 75th year as a professional basketball franchise, here are 75 things to know about one of the NBA's most successful teams.
August 29, 2022 at 4:50 AM -
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The Lakers' latest acquisition, Patrick Beverley, has a history of on-court animosity with Russell Westbrook, the guard the team wants to unload.
August 25, 2022 at 12:50 PM -
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The Lakers are set to acquire veteran guard Patrick Beverley from the Utah Jazz for Talen Horton-Tucker and Stanley Johnson.
August 24, 2022 at 9:50 PM -
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With Kevin Durant (and now almost certainly Kyrie Irving) staying with the Brooklyn Nets, the Lakers' pathway to dealing Russell Westbrook gets a little...
August 23, 2022 at 9:50 AM -
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Trolley dodgers without trolleys. Lakers without lakes. Why some team names outlive their rationale.
August 23, 2022 at 5:50 AM -
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Los Angeles Times Sports readers agree with Bill Plaschke that LeBron James' contract extension isn't going to help the Lakers' championship hopes.
August 20, 2022 at 10:50 AM -
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LeBron James may be the best player in basketball history, but signing him to an extension pushes the Lakers further away from another championship.
August 17, 2022 at 5:50 PM -
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Pau Gasol was key to NBA championship teams in 2009 and 2010, his first two full seasons with the Lakers. He will be the 10th Laker to have his jersey retired.
August 17, 2022 at 1:50 PM -
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The Clippers' 2022-2023 season was unveiled on Wednesday which includes taking on the Lakers in the season opener on Oct. 20 and 32 national televised games.
August 17, 2022 at 12:50 PM -
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LeBron James has signed an extension with the Lakers, a two-year contract with a player option, The Times confirmed.
August 17, 2022 at 12:50 PM -
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Hulu's new docuseries, premiering Monday, has to follow in the footsteps of 'Winning Time' and 'They Call Me Magic.' The Lakers owner isn't worried.
August 15, 2022 at 12:50 PM -
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The Clippers will open their NBA season against the Lakers on Oct. 20. The Lakers will open their season against Golden State on Oct. 18.
August 14, 2022 at 8:50 PM -
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Lakers star LeBron James is eligible for a two-year contract extension starting Thursday. Will he seek the maximum or give L.A. a more favorable deal?
August 4, 2022 at 3:50 AM -
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Lakers legend Jerry West says NBA great Bill Russell made a difference on the lives of everyone around him. "I admired him so much as a human being."
July 31, 2022 at 4:50 PM -
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LeBron James played in his first Drew League game in a decade Saturday, scoring 42 points and drawing legions of fans eager to see the Lakers star up close.
July 16, 2022 at 8:50 PM -
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Russell Westbrook is no longer working with his longtime agent, Thad Foucher, but the split had 'nothing to do with the Lakers,' according to sources.
July 15, 2022 at 10:50 PM -
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Some scouts and executives from around the NBA believe the Lakers made some good moves with limited money this offseason, yet others aren't so sure.
July 11, 2022 at 4:50 PM -
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Lonnie Walker signed his contract with the Lakers on Wednesday and is confident that he can turn around the Lakers' poor three-point shooting.
July 6, 2022 at 6:50 PM -
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The Lakers are adding center Thomas Bryant in free agency. He spent his rookie season with the team after being drafted in the second round in 2017.
July 5, 2022 at 10:50 PM -
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Scotty Pippen Jr., Max Christie and Cole Swider combined to make just four of 20 shots for the Lakers, while Keegan Murray had 24 points for the Kings.
July 5, 2022 at 6:50 PM