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The Lakers unveil Riley's statue outside Crypto.com Arena, then stumble to a 111-89 loss to Boston. Luka Doncic scores 25 points, but Jaylen Brown and Payton Pritchard...
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Riley, who built the Showtime Lakers and won four titles as coach, becomes the eighth Lakers legend to be immortalized on Star Plaza outside Crypto.com Arena.
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The veteran shooting guard didn't score until the fourth quarter Friday against the Clippers, but used his voice and mentality to guide the Lakers to victory.
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Doncic, Austin Reaves and LeBron James combine for 80 points and 24 assists in just their 11th game together this season, as the Lakers blow a 16-point lead in the...
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Kennard, who has played in all four games since being acquired in a trade with Atlanta earlier this month, says the Lakers have made his return to the region a smooth...
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Coach JJ Redick says he expects Austin Reaves to play without a minutes restriction and for leading scorer Luka Doncic to play for the first time since missing the past...
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Rosen, the Dodgers' executive vice president and chief marketing office since 2012, joins controlling owner Mark Walter as the Lakers continue to restructure.
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From health, bench production and the future, Lakers beat reporter Benjamin Royer breaks down several of the issues facing the Lakers ahead of their final 28...
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The 27-year-old Ayton, in his native country for the All-Star break, was set to fly back to Los Angeles when authorities briefly detained him after he allegedly smoked...
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James, 41, said he was still uncertain on if he'd retire following his 23rd NBA season during his All-Star media availability on Sunday afternoon, hours before his...
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The Slovenian star, who sat out the Lakers' past four games with a left hamstring strain, says he is planning on playing in the USA vs. the World event on...
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The 41-year-old James finishes with 28 points, 12 assists and 10 rebounds in a 124-104 victory, giving the Lakers seven wins in their past 11 games as they head into the...
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Doncic remains day-to-day ahead of Sunday's USA vs. the World event at the Intuit Dome, but the soonest he will return to regular-season games is next Friday.
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But it will help their fortunes significantly if Luka Doncic, LeBron James and Austin Reaves can be on the court together more often the next few months.
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James, who played a season-high 25 minutes in Tuesday's loss to the Spurs, says he 'feels different' when it comes to his year-over-year development.
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Wembanyama scores 37 during San Antonio's 84-point first half as the visitors cruise to a 136-108 victory over a Lakers team playing without Luka Doncic, LeBron James...
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James' 18th missed game of the season makes it impossible for him to reach the 65-game threshold to be eligible for a 22nd All-NBA honor. Luka Doncic, Austin Reaves and...
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LeBron James has 22 points and 10 assists and Austin Reaves scores 16 off the bench, but it's not enough as the Lakers lose, 119-110, in a game between teams playing...
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Bufkin, who has averaged 27.7 points on 52.2% shooting for the South Bay Lakers in the NBA G-League, earned his chance to join the Lakers full-time, Coach JJ...
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Kennard calls joining James on the Lakers a "full-circle moment," 11 years after playing on his AAU team and breaking the four-time NBA MVP's high school...
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Bufkin is averaging nearly 25 points per game in the G-League and will have sign a team option for the 2026-2027 season.
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LeBron James has 20 points and 10 assists as the Lakers beat the Warriors 105-99 despite missing Luka Doncic and late scratch DeAndre Ayton because of a knee...
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Pelinka addresses the ownership transition and the team's trade deadline strategy, among other topics, saying they were “aggressive" at the deadline...
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Hayes, the Lakers' 7-footer, accepted an invitation to the NBA Slam Dunk Contest next week at the Intuit Dome, joining a field of first-time participants vying for the...
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The NBA's leading scorer, who has grappled with ankle and groin ailments as well this season, won't play in Saturday night's game after his mid-game exit against the...
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Kleber was the extra player sent the Lakers' way in the 2025 trade that brought Luka Doncic from Dallas to L.A. On Thursday night, “the ultimate...
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Reaves battles through a minutes restriction to score 35 points in his second game back from an extended layoff, leading the Lakers to a 119-115 comeback win while...
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Kennard is shooting a career-high 49.7% from 3-point range, bolstering the bench options for the Lakers, who also send the Hawks a 2032 2nd-round pick.
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Reaves, out since Christmas with a left calf strain, rejoined the lineup on Tuesday, reuniting with LeBron James and Luka Doncic, a rarity so far during the team's...
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Nearly a year after the Lakers traded him to Dallas for Luka Doncic, the 10-time All-Star is part of an 8-player deal between two of the NBA's worst teams.
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LeBron James scores 25 points, Luka Doncic has 24 and the Lakers roll to a 125-109 win to close a 5-3 trip in Reaves' first game since Christmas. Reaves scores 15 points...
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LeBron James scores 22 points with six assists and five rebounds in his 32nd regular-season game at Madison Square Garden. Doncic has 30 points, 15 rebounds and eight...
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James earns a record 22nd All-Star selection as a Western Conference reserve, joining West starters led by Luka Doncic. Clippers' Kawhi Leonard was not...
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A year after the bombshell trade that sent Anthony Davis to Dallas, the Lakers shouldn't wait to add shooters and defenders who fit around their superstar.
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Doncic finishes with 37 points, 13 assists and 11 rebounds as the Lakers build a 29-point lead after two quarters and shoot 61% from the field in a 142-111 win...
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Columnists Jim Alexander and Mirjam Swanson discuss what's going on with the Lakers and Clippers, as well.
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Luka Doncic returns from an early injury scare but his 29 points aren't nearly enough to help the Lakers keep pace in the second half of a 129-99 loss. James gets choked...
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Doncic makes eight 3-pointers to go with 11 assists and seven rebounds, LeBron James scores 24 points and Rui Hachimura adds 23 as the Lakers win for the fourth time in...
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Doncic scores 33 points, LeBron James has 11 of his 17 in the fourth and Rui Hachimura makes several crucial 3-pointers late as the Lakers survive a rough third quarter...
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Having recovered from last month's ankle injury, the center has taken James Harden's words to heart as evidenced by his dominant showing against the Lakers.
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Doncic draws plenty of double-teams, which should create open shots for more of his teammates, but that isn't always happening at a time when some are wondering whether...
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The buildup to Sunday's Rams-Seahawks game is interrupted by Lakers and Dodgers developments.
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After an article this week cited unnamed sources implying Lakers Governor Jeanie Buss doesn't sufficiently appreciate James, the star repeatedly says, 'I don't really...
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“I thought it was good, but, you know, someone could see it a different way," James said when asked about an ESPN story that questioned the...
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The Lakers whittle a 26-point deficit to two points in the fourth quarter, but Leonard, James Harden and Ivica Zubac help the Clippers secure a 112-104 victory, their...
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The Lakers have been up and down, searching for consistency, while the Clippers have won 13 of their past 16 games as they try to dig out of their early-season...
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Doncic has 38 points, 13 rebounds and 10 assists, LeBron James scores 19, and the Lakers erase a 16-point second-half deficit for a 115-107 win in the first leg of their...
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The former Gonzaga star made the most of his 29 minutes against Portland on Saturday and has an opportunity to remain in the rotation as the Lakers begin a two-week...
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The league's leading scorer was also the top vote-getter among all players.
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Doncic scores 25 points and has seven assists, and LeBron James adds 24 points and seven assists in a 110-93 win. Deandre Ayton has 25 points and 13 rebounds in his...
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Marcus Smart scores 25 points and LeBron James flirts with a 20-point triple-double, but the Lakers – playing without Luka Doncic, Austin Reaves and Deandre Ayton...
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The Kings and Hornets both torched the Lakers from 3-point range this week, and they tend to recoil and become less aggressive in those moments. “We...
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Luka Doncic (39 points) and LeBron James (29) lead the way again, but Ball makes nine 3-pointers and scores 27 of his 30 points in the second half as...
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Redick has had a front row seat to how much James cares about the sport and extending his Hall-of-Fame career while dealing with the disrespect he receives from the...
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James has 31 points, 10 assists and nine rebounds, Luka Doncic adds 27 points and 12 assists, and the Lakers make 19 3-pointers on their way to a 141-116 win.
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LeBron James adds 22 points, but Sacramento shoots 17 for 26 from 3-point range to hand the Lakers their second straight loss, 124-112. Rui Hachimura suits up but does...
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The team's 'best catch-and-shoot guy' missed the last five games with a calf strain but could be back in the lineup for Monday's game at Sacramento.
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LeBron James (26 points) and Luka Doncic (24 points) just miss triple-doubles, but Doncic fouls out and Giannis Antetokounmpo foils James on...
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Doncic has a 38-point triple-double, but with LeBron James and two other starters sidelined, the Lakers don't have enough firepower to stay with San Antonio for four...
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Doncic caps his 30-point, 10-assist performance with a pair of off-balance, bail-out 3-pointers as the shot clock winds down, and the Lakers use an 18-4 fourth-quarter...
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Doncic scores 36 and James adds 26 points and 10 assists as the Lakers rally for a 120-114 win. Starting for injured Rui Hachimura, Jake LaRavia finishes with 26 points...
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Coach JJ Redick says the starting forward will stay in L.A. and miss games in New Orleans and San Antonio as he continues to deal with right calf soreness.
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Chalking it up to the holidays, the head coach calls out his team for 'consistently' failing to execute plays, even after drawn up during timeouts.
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Lakers GM Rob Pelinka needs to be bold and make moves to improve an imperfect roster and close the gap or risk wasting a season of Luka Doncic in his prime.
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Doncic (34 points, half of them on free throws) and James (31) dominate the fourth quarter, and the Lakers use a late 12-2 run to outlast depleted...
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With his depleted team going through an offensive slump, Lakers coach JJ Redick says the second-year wing will get regular opportunities to contribute for the...
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Redick says it's hard to know what the team's identity is, but it hasn't been based on defense or physicality amid lineup changes.
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It's unclear how and when the 6-foot-7 forward suffered the injury, but he played in the team's past six games, including three fourth-quarter minutes in Tuesday night's...
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Luka Doncic says they 'let go of the rope' in the late stages of Tuesday's 128-106 loss to Detroit, and that's troubling for a team that is still searching for an...
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Detroit makes the most of the Lakers' 21 turnovers and scores 74 points in the paint, spoiling LeBron James' 41st birthday and handing the short-handed hosts a 128-106...
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The starting forward, who is averaging 12.7 points on 52.1% shooting (44.5% from 3-point range), started to feel right calf soreness following...
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The four-time league MVP, who was throwing down reverse dunks two days before his 41st birthday, is averaging 20.5 points, 6.7 assists and 4.9 rebounds going into...
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Luka Doncic scores 34 and LeBron James adds 24 in the Lakers' 125-101 win. Nick Smith Jr. chips in 21 off the bench with Austin Reaves sidelined at least four weeks...
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JJ Redick talks 'reconnection' and fundamentals two days after ripping his team upon getting routed by the Rockets and losing Austin Reaves for four weeks.
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Reaves recently missed three games with what the team termed a mild left calf strain. He returned from the injury Tuesday against Phoenix, but he was ruled out at...
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The coach didn't hold back blasting his team – that 'doesn't care enough to be a professional' – after a 23-point Christmas Day defeat against...
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Austin Reaves departs with a calf injury as the Lakers offer little defense in getting routed 119-96 by Houston.
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Luka Doncic and Rui Hachimura return from injuries to join Austin Reaves, LeBron James and Deandre Ayton on Thursday for just the seventh time all season.
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Redick says the Lakers struggle to keep up with younger, faster teams after their defense looked lethargic in Tuesday night's loss to the Suns.
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LeBron James scores 23 and Austin Reaves has 17 points in 22 minutes in his return from a calf injury, but the Suns score 62 points in the paint and shoot 59% to...
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