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LeBron James (32 points) and D'Angelo Russell (19) keep it competitive in the first half, and Cam Reddish (17) and Austin Reaves (15) help fuel a strong fourth quarter...
November 10, 2023 at 10:50 PM -
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Anthony Davis and Jaxson Hayes return after missing the last one and two games, respectively, and Coach Darvin Ham swaps Austin Reaves out for Cam Reddish in the...
November 10, 2023 at 8:50 PM -
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The Lakers are 3-5 thanks in part to their historically worst first quarters, in which they've trailed by double digits in six of their first eight games
November 10, 2023 at 11:50 AM -
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With an 0-5 away record, the Lakers head to Phoenix to kick off group play Friday in the NBA's inaugural tourney
November 9, 2023 at 1:50 PM -
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With big men Anthony Davis and Jaxson Hayes sidelined, the Lakers get dominated in nearly every facet in a 128-94 loss that highlights several of the issues that have...
November 8, 2023 at 7:50 PM -
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The Lakers have had just eight or nine non-two-way contract players available so far this month, and Coach Darvin Ham admits there is frustration with the dilemma of...
November 8, 2023 at 6:50 PM -
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Despite being significantly shorthanded down the stretch the Lakers gave themselves a chance to win in Miami on Monday, but they are frustrated with their 0-4 road...
November 7, 2023 at 2:50 PM -
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LeBron James has 30 points and Austin Reaves finishes an assist shy of a 23-point triple-double, but the Lakers play without Davis for the final 14 minutes and can't...
November 6, 2023 at 7:50 PM -
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James credited the Heat with helping him grow as a player, but said the habits that led to his longevity were already there.
November 6, 2023 at 12:50 PM -
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Lakers are giving up the most second-chance points in the league and it's contributing to slow starts.
November 5, 2023 at 12:50 PM -
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All of the areas of the game that are associated with making the "hustle plays" went in the Magic's favor.
November 4, 2023 at 7:50 PM -
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Reddish started his second consecutive game against the Magic at Amway Center in place of veteran forward Taurean Prince.
November 4, 2023 at 6:50 PM -
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In the most competitive moments when they have been looking for any advantage, the Lakers so far have tended to lean on bigger lineups, and it's worked each...
November 3, 2023 at 2:50 PM -
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The guard will likely be sidelined for at least the next seven games because of a swollen joint in his left knee
November 3, 2023 at 11:50 AM -
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LeBron James has 35 points and Austin Reaves scores seven of his 15 in overtime as the Lakers beat their local rivals for the first time since July 2020, 130-125. Kawhi...
November 1, 2023 at 10:50 PM -
From the Web › The Orange County Register
Hachimura sat out Monday's game against Orlando with what at the time was listed as a left eye contusion he suffered on Sunday night in Sacramento, but concussion...
November 1, 2023 at 9:50 PM -
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The Lakers believe that sticking with the group they have will benefit them in the long run, while the Clippers are about to turn over a chunk of their roster to bring...
October 31, 2023 at 4:50 PM -
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D'Angelo Russell scores 12 of his 28 points in the fourth quarter and the Lakers grab enough critical rebounds late to help secure a 106-103 win. Anthony Davis has 26...
October 30, 2023 at 10:50 PM -
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Coach Darvin Ham says Hachimura's status is day-to-day after he suffered a left eye contusion in Sunday's loss in Sacramento. ... The Lakers will debut their tournament...
October 30, 2023 at 8:50 PM -
From the Web › The Orange County Register
Another game, another instance in which the Lakers dug themselves into an early hole in which they spent most of the game trying to get out of.
October 29, 2023 at 9:50 PM -
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James, in his 21st NBA season, entered Sunday with averages of 21 points, eight rebounds, seven assists, 1.5 steals and a block.
October 29, 2023 at 7:50 PM -
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Known for his ability to score and rebound, the first-year Laker wants to contribute elsewhere, like his fourth-quarter defense Thursday against Kevin Durant
October 28, 2023 at 4:50 PM -
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The 6-foot-8 defensive-minded forward, who hasn't played in nearly three weeks, is still dealing with bursitis in his left heel
October 27, 2023 at 12:50 PM -
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Lakers coach Darvin Ham cast aside the minutes restriction on his superstar in Thursday night's home opener against the Suns.
October 27, 2023 at 12:50 AM -
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Anthony Davis has 30 points and 13 rebounds, James scores 10 of his 21 while playing the entire fourth quarter, and the Lakers surge past short-handed Phoenix in the...
October 26, 2023 at 10:50 PM -
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Now coaching the Suns, Vogel led the Lakers to the 2020 title before being fired in April 2022. "The ability to become part of this incredible championship legacy is...
October 26, 2023 at 8:50 PM -
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Columnists Jim Alexander and Mirjam Swanson discuss the news of the week.
October 26, 2023 at 10:50 AM -
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James played 29 minutes in the opener and has a plan to limit minutes in an effort to stay healthy through the season.
October 25, 2023 at 1:50 PM -
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LeBron James has 21 points but Anthony Davis (17) is held scoreless after halftime, as Nikola Jokic (29-point triple-double) and the defending champs answer every surge...
October 24, 2023 at 7:50 PM -
From the Web › The Orange County Register
Coach Darvin Ham says Vanderbilt (left heel soreness) is day to day, while Hood-Schifino (right patella contusion) will be sidelined for at least the first five games of...
October 24, 2023 at 6:50 PM -
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Roster stability has proven to be a difference-maker when it comes to winning an NBA title, which is why the Lakers prioritized it this summer. Can they build upon last...
October 23, 2023 at 5:50 PM -
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The Lakers retained most of their core while getting deeper and younger, but can they find the right combinations to deploy together on the court?
October 23, 2023 at 2:50 PM -
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James, who's entering his 21st NBA season, said the external noise doesn't motivate him anymore.
October 21, 2023 at 4:50 PM -
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There might not have been a player who benefited more from the preseason than Jaxson Hayes, the 6-foot-11 big man the Lakers signed as a free agent during the...
October 20, 2023 at 4:50 PM -
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LeBron James, Anthony Davis and Austin Reaves all play as the Lakers use something close to their presumed regular rotation in a 123-100 loss to the Suns in Thousand...
October 19, 2023 at 9:50 PM -
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The expectation is that the Lakers will try to replicate a regular-season game, rotation-wise – at least for three quarters – when they face the Suns on...
October 18, 2023 at 3:50 PM -
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The Los Angeles teams aren't favored as most of the focus is on defending champ Denver and rising powers Phoenix and Milwaukee as the NBA season begins Tuesday
October 18, 2023 at 10:50 AM -
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The Lakers coach wants the big man to be aggressive from all over the floor, though Davis says his long-range shooting will depend on rhythm and style of play
October 17, 2023 at 2:50 PM -
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Jarred Vanderbilt (left heel soreness), Gabe Vincent (lower back soreness)) and rookie Jalen Hood-Schifino (right knee contusion) also sit out Sunday's 108-97...
October 15, 2023 at 8:50 PM -
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Coach Darvin Ham says defense will still be the Lakers' identity, but the offense is ahead of their defense at this point
October 14, 2023 at 3:50 PM -
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With LeBron James, Anthony Davis and Austin Reaves back on the court after sitting out the previous game, Taurean Prince again joins that trio and point guard D'Angelo...
October 13, 2023 at 9:50 PM -
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The focus remains more on the process than the scoreboard, but the Lakers have been encouraged by their play during a 2-1 start. They host the Warriors on Friday night...
October 12, 2023 at 3:50 PM -
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With LeBron James, Anthony Davis and Austin Reaves sitting out, Russell sets the pace with 21 points and eight assists in 21 minutes in a 109-101 win at the Honda...
October 11, 2023 at 10:50 PM -
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The Lakers are using more five-out spacing on offense – when every offensive player is starting a play outside the 3-point line – in the preseason, and the...
October 10, 2023 at 4:50 PM -
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James (10 points) and Reaves (18) are among eight Lakers to score in double figures as the team shoots 20 for 55 from 3-point range in a 129-126 victory over the Nets in...
October 9, 2023 at 9:50 PM -
From the Web › The Orange County Register
Max Christie impressed in the second half and Anthony Davis' three-point shooting were bright spot.
October 8, 2023 at 3:50 PM -
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LeBron James and Austin Reaves sit out, but Anthony Davis, D'Angelo Russell and Max Christie each score 15 points in a 127-110 loss at the Chase Center in San...
October 7, 2023 at 8:50 PM -
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Davis' ability to toggle between power forward and center is something the Lakers are counting on as they work new additions Jaxson Hayes and Christian Wood into the...
October 6, 2023 at 2:50 PM -
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The team and James are being mindful of his preseason workload, but after he "pretty much tore the whole tendon on my right foot" last February, the four-time league MVP...
October 5, 2023 at 3:50 PM -
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The 6-foot-6 Hood-Schifino has the size and poise to be a factor at both ends of the court, but Coach Darvin Ham wants him to be a little more verbal with his...
October 4, 2023 at 4:50 PM -
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Coach Darvin Ham says there is a visible level of "corporate knowledge" thanks to the returning core, which is helping the newcomers get acclimated with strategies and...
October 3, 2023 at 5:50 PM -
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With six of their top seven players returning and no offseason coaching change to adjust to, there is confidence that they can build off of last season's success and...
October 2, 2023 at 6:50 PM -
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James, who will turn 39 in December, has peace of mind about his family and a renewed determination to work, but he also has improved health and "a lot more in the tank...
October 2, 2023 at 4:50 PM -
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The Lakers star said at Monday's media day that Trojans freshman had begun post-surgery rehab.
October 2, 2023 at 1:50 PM -
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The Lakers achieved some continuity in the offseason, but questions include who will be the fifth starter.
October 1, 2023 at 3:50 PM -
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Russell was the starter for most of the games after he was acquired at the trade deadline last season, but his playing time and production dipped significantly during...
September 29, 2023 at 4:50 PM -
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GM Rob Pelinka and Coach Darvin Ham are bullish on the outlook after retaining the core of a roster that reached the conference finals and making improvements on the...
September 28, 2023 at 6:50 PM -
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Last season's run to the playoffs has the fan base excited, and the coach wouldn't want it any other way.
September 28, 2023 at 5:50 PM -
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Columnists Jim Alexander and Mirjam Swanson discuss what's been happening this week, with a pair of local football coaches in the spotlight and an awkward end for the...
September 21, 2023 at 3:50 PM -
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Vanderbilt was a key contributor for the Lakers during their run to the Western Conference finals, often guarding opponents' best perimeter player.
September 15, 2023 at 9:50 AM -
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James interest in the 2024 Olympics preceded Team USA's losses in fourth-place finish in this summer's World Cup.
September 11, 2023 at 7:50 AM -
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The 6-foot-10 forward/center averaged 16.6 points and 7.3 rebounds while shooting 37.6% from 3-point range for Dallas last season and adds variety to the Lakers'...
September 5, 2023 at 9:50 PM -
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The defense shines and the Lakers' Austin Reaves delivers a highlight putback slam in a 100-63 victory as the U.S. awaits Germany or Latvia on Friday
September 5, 2023 at 9:50 AM -
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Reaves is averaging the second-most points and the third-most assists on the team despite playing less than 20 minutes per game off the bench and has shown comfort with...
September 4, 2023 at 3:50 PM -
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The 20-year-old USC student does the honors on a night honoring the team for which her father starred. Bryant was joined by her mother, Vanessa, and younger sisters...
September 1, 2023 at 8:50 PM -
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"It's been a beautiful two years," says Reaves, who has followed his breakthrough NBA season with a lucrative new contract and a spot on the U.S. roster for the FIBA...
August 25, 2023 at 3:50 PM -
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The Lakers and Vanessa Bryant announce the L.A. icon will become the seventh franchise legend immortalized in bronze Feb. 8, 2024, outside Crypto.com Arena
August 24, 2023 at 9:50 AM -
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The Lakers will play 19 of their first 34 games on the road but they get to remain in Los Angeles from Feb. 26-March 24, save for one road game in Sacramento on March...
August 17, 2023 at 4:50 PM -
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The Lakers are in the same group as the Portland Trail Blazers, Memphis Grizzlies, Utah Jazz and the Suns for the league's first in-season tournament
August 15, 2023 at 1:50 PM -
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The 7-foot Spaniard came to the Lakers via trade in 2008 and helped lead the team to two NBA championships
August 12, 2023 at 3:50 PM -
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The Lakers haven't beaten the Clippers since July 30, 2020, when the Lakers pulled out a 103-101 victory over the Clippers in the Disney World "bubble" in...
August 11, 2023 at 4:50 PM -
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The Oct. 26 showdown at Crypto.com Arena will be the first regular-season clash between LeBron James and Kevin Durant in nearly five years
August 11, 2023 at 1:50 PM -
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Jim Alexander and Mirjam Swanson discuss the sports news of the week, weighing in on the futures of USWNT coach Vlatko Andonovski, the Lakers' big man and conference...
August 10, 2023 at 4:50 PM -
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The teams will square off on Oct. 24 at Ball Arena in a rematch of the Western Conference finals, the fifth consecutive opening night game for the Lakers.
August 10, 2023 at 3:50 PM -
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Davis' deal is the richest annual contract extension in NBA history, averaging $62 million per season, and ties the 30-year-old big man to the franchise through 2028 for...
August 4, 2023 at 1:50 PM -
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A 6-foot-9, 192-pound forward who played one season each at Florida and LSU, Fudge averaged 3.0 points and 1.5 rebounds in limited minutes for the Lakers' summer league...
July 26, 2023 at 3:50 PM -
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Both Christie and Moon shot better than 50% from beyond the arc during Summer League games in Las Vegas.
July 17, 2023 at 1:50 PM -
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The Clippers' Matt Morgan hits a 3-pointer to tie the score with 0.4 seconds, but Swider is fouled on the ensuing inbounds play his free throw is the difference in a...
July 16, 2023 at 9:50 PM -
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James switched back to No. 23 from 2014-21 — his second four-year stint with the Cavaliers and his first three seasons with the Lakers — before wearing No. 6 again the...
July 15, 2023 at 7:50 PM -
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First-round pick Jalen Hood-Schifino has a rough shooting night and the Lakers (2-2), who needed to win to stay in the hunt for a playoff berth, trail by 29 points at...
July 14, 2023 at 10:50 PM