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Russell, who has been one of the team's best 3-point shooters and playmakers since being acquired last month, is "day-to-day," according to Coach Darvin Ham.
March 24, 2023 at 8:50 PM -
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Oklahoma City's All-Star guard has become a problem for NBA foes, including for two games this week against the Clippers and likely another Friday against the...
March 23, 2023 at 11:50 PM -
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While the Lakers say James has been upgraded to on-court activity, the superstar cracks back on stories saying he is targeting the last week of the season
March 23, 2023 at 1:50 PM -
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The Lakers attempt 26 more foul shots than Phoenix and make 21 more in a 122-111 victory that includes big scoring nights from Anthony Davis, D'Angelo Russell and Austin...
March 22, 2023 at 10:50 PM -
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Reaves has largely been a bench sniper and, since Russell Westbrook was traded, a second ball handler off the bench next to Dennis Schröder, but he has stepped up...
March 22, 2023 at 9:50 PM -
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Taking a look at Tristan Thompson and Tony Bradley is seen as more of a break-glass-in-case-of-emergency situation rather than the Lakers preparing to sign either to a...
March 21, 2023 at 6:50 PM -
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Reaves has had his heroic moments this season, but he's never had a bigger game than Sunday night when he scored 10 points in the final 1:33 of a 111-105 win.
March 19, 2023 at 9:50 PM -
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With only 10 games remaining after Sunday night, the urgency is only building for James' return with precious few updates.
March 19, 2023 at 8:50 PM -
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Anthony Davis' ill-advised foul on a Kleber 3-point attempt with 7.2 seconds left and his missed free throw a few ticks later set up Kleber to bury a 3-pointer that beat...
March 17, 2023 at 10:50 PM -
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The loss to the last-place Rockets reinforced how much pressure the Lakers are under, and how they're still struggling to meet the vision of the team they want to...
March 16, 2023 at 5:50 PM -
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The Lakers are outscored 78-46 in the paint and outrebounded by 15 in a 114-110 loss to last-place Houston that could haunt them down the road in a tight playoff...
March 15, 2023 at 8:50 PM -
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Anthony Davis has 35 points, Malik Beasley hits seven of the Lakers' franchise-record 15 first-half 3-pointers, and they ride their fast start to a 123-108 victory that...
March 14, 2023 at 9:50 PM -
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Davis has not felt pain in his right foot, but the stress reaction is considered "an active injury," so the team continues to use caution with its star big man amid the...
March 14, 2023 at 9:50 PM -
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When things don't go as planned, the reconstructed roster is still figuring out the second- and third-tier options to go to and how to fine-tune defensive schemes that...
March 13, 2023 at 5:50 PM -
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The hard-charging scoring game of Julius Randle (33 points) and the clutch play of Josh Hart proved to be a stick in the Lakers' side on Sunday afternoon in a loss to...
March 12, 2023 at 10:50 PM -
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Much of the 8-3 Lakers' record since the trade deadline can be attributed to Anthony Davis, who turned 30 on Saturday and has looked, since getting healthy, very much in...
March 11, 2023 at 5:50 PM -
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Russell has 28 points and nine assists after missing six games with an ankle injury, and the bench adds 61 points as the Lakers win for the seventh time in their past...
March 10, 2023 at 11:50 PM -
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The addition of long-armed Jarred Vanderbilt to a healthy Anthony Davis has helped produce an NBA-best 107.6 defensive rating over that stretch.
March 10, 2023 at 9:50 PM -
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Russell, who has been out since Feb. 23 with an ankle injury, rejoins a group that has looked good in recent weeks despite the absence of LeBron James as well.
March 9, 2023 at 5:50 PM -
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The player so often regarded as a complementary piece despite his Hall-of-Fame resume allowed himself to be the focal point for a night, but he still tried to spread the...
March 7, 2023 at 10:50 PM -
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Davis has 30 points and 22 rebounds and repeatedly makes big plays down the stretch as the Lakers outlast Ja Morant-less Memphis, 112-103, for their sixth win in eight...
March 7, 2023 at 10:50 PM -
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The Spaniard humbly compiled a Hall-of-Fame career that included a pair of Lakers titles alongside Kobe Bryant, but his mentorship, charity and friendship are what many...
March 6, 2023 at 8:50 PM -
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They followed an uninspired loss to Minnesota Friday by weathering everything the Warriors threw at them and winning. They'll need far more of the latter.
March 5, 2023 at 6:50 PM -
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Davis leads a big win over one of the teams ahead of the Lakers in the Western Conference, spoiling Stephen Curry's return for Golden State.
March 5, 2023 at 3:50 PM -
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Davis scores 38 points, but the Lakers can't keep up without injured LeBron James and D'Angelo Russell in a 110-102 loss to Rudy Gobert and Minnesota.
March 3, 2023 at 10:50 PM -
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The point guard has missed four games with a sprained ankle, and his return would provide playmaking and shooting for a team needing both with LeBron James out.
March 3, 2023 at 9:50 PM -
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The Lakers, who are 6-10 minus their superstar forward this season, will have to navigate a crowded playoff race at least the next 10 games without him
March 2, 2023 at 12:50 PM -
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The veteran shakes off an early ankle injury and logs 26 points and six assists as the Lakers survive a night without LeBron James, Anthony Davis or D'Angelo Russell...
March 1, 2023 at 8:50 PM -
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Coach Darvin Ham's tone regarding sitting Davis is a dramatic change of direction from the all-in-to-win tack the Lakers had adopted since the trade deadline.
March 1, 2023 at 5:50 PM -
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After a $4 million renovation, the legendary comedy venue has a new owner and a schedule packed with big-name talent.
March 1, 2023 at 9:50 AM -
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The team says James' foot is still being medically evaluated, but even though he won't return quickly, Coach Darvin Ham says "the mission hasn't changed."
February 28, 2023 at 8:50 PM -
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Without injured playmakers LeBron James and D'Angelo Russell, the Lakers turn it over 26 times and Morant scores 28 of his 39 points in the third quarter to lead Memphis...
February 28, 2023 at 7:50 PM -
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Injuries to Gavin Lux and LeBron James threaten to upend the seasons of Dodgers, Lakers.
February 28, 2023 at 11:50 AM -
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"Multiple opinions" are reportedly being sought, but the future Hall of Famer emphasized the seriousness of the injury with a video post on social media.
February 27, 2023 at 5:50 PM -
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Vanderbilt's effort and length – creating deflections, leaping for rebounds, and running in transition – show what the Lakers' defense has been...
February 27, 2023 at 2:50 PM -
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Davis led with 30 points, 15 rebounds and three blocks, while LeBron James had 26 points, as the Lakers won their third game in a row.
February 26, 2023 at 3:50 PM -
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While the Lakers are 3-1 after the trade deadline and Irving is now in Dallas, rumors are that it still could happen this summer
February 25, 2023 at 3:50 PM -
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The Lakers' latest starting lineup – meant to take them through the rest of the regular season and possibly beyond – might be on hold because of the guard's...
February 24, 2023 at 6:50 PM -
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Beasley has seven 3-pointers among his 25 points, Austin Reaves scores 17 off the bench and the Lakers return from the All-Star break with a 124-111 victory over...
February 23, 2023 at 10:50 PM -
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The Lakers have used a league-high 30 different starting lineups this season, but Coach Darvin Ham wants to give his reshuffled roster continuity down the...
February 23, 2023 at 8:50 PM -
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The former league MVP says his decision to join the Clippers after being traded by the Lakers and bought out by the Jazz was influenced heavily by the support of players...
February 22, 2023 at 8:50 PM -
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LeBron James called the remaining regular-season schedule "23 of the most important games of my career," and that sense of urgency was palpable among his teammates on...
February 22, 2023 at 7:50 PM -
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Looking back on 20 years in the NBA, LeBron James has no shortage of key seasons and sequences that defined his career.
February 19, 2023 at 8:50 PM -
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The Lakers grasp the challenge of team-building on the fly with D'Angelo Russell, Malik Beasley and Jarred Vanderbilt in a retooled lineup, but their skillset has a...
February 16, 2023 at 4:50 PM -
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After three games off to rest his sore foot, James (21 points) joins Anthony Davis (28) and D'Angelo Russell (21) to help spark the Lakers to a 120-102 victory in their...
February 15, 2023 at 10:50 PM -
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LeBron James' absence – his third straight missed game – is felt deeply in a 127-115 loss as Lillard scores 30 of his 40 points before halftime and Portland...
February 13, 2023 at 11:50 PM -
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The 7-footer, who will make his Lakers debut on Wednesday night, is eager to play with LeBron James and expects preexisting relationships with others to help him build...
February 13, 2023 at 8:50 PM -
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After adding youth and depth via trades, the general manager believes the Lakers can compete the next two months and give him options for next season
February 11, 2023 at 1:50 PM -
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Russell, beginning his second stint with the team, sounds more than up for the challenge of joining the Lakers with 26 games left and trying to push them into the...
February 10, 2023 at 6:50 PM -
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The Lakers alter their roster significantly in a trade with Utah and Minnesota that also brings guard Malik Beasley and forward Jarred Vanderbilt to L.A., addressing...
February 8, 2023 at 7:50 PM -
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A look at the revised top 10 list, with the Lakers star now sitting above Kareem Abdul-Jabbar and having several seasons left to pad his lead.
February 8, 2023 at 2:50 AM -
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James drains a fadeaway jump-shot with 10.9 seconds left in the third quarter of their game against the Oklahoma City Thunder, pushing him one point past Kareem...
February 8, 2023 at 1:50 AM -
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The Lakers legend has remained a resonant figure long after his basketball career ended, becoming almost as prolific a writer as he was a scorer.
February 8, 2023 at 1:50 AM -
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Lakers star LeBron James concluded his thank you speech with an unexpected ending.
February 8, 2023 at 1:50 AM -
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When Kareem Abdul-Jabbar set the record, he wanted to get it out of the way.
February 7, 2023 at 1:50 PM -
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The Lakers pursued Irving before Brooklyn traded the eight-time All-Star to Dallas, but James says he's committed to leading the team no matter what moves are made...
February 6, 2023 at 6:50 PM -
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By at least one measure, the soon-to-be scoring king's athletic prime is the longest in NBA history and up there with other sports' immortals.
February 6, 2023 at 8:50 AM -
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The Lakers languish in 13th place in the Western Conference – with just three more losses (25-29) than the fourth-place Clippers (30-26), but with the gulf between...
February 5, 2023 at 8:50 PM -
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The Lakers and Clippers had been among other teams in interested in acquiring the All-Star point guard, who requested a trade from Brooklyn.
February 5, 2023 at 2:50 PM -
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Any self-respecting organization should be considering whether it is wise to tie up its salary cap space for years with a player whose erratic nature can consume his...
February 3, 2023 at 9:50 PM -
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Irving, who was suspended for 8 games after posting link to antisemitic work this year, could be a trade target for Lakers.
February 3, 2023 at 2:50 PM -
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Davis has 31 points, 14 rebounds and a key blocked shot on Tyrese Haliburton with 16 seconds left as the Lakers battle back for a 112-111 win. LeBron James has 26 points...
February 3, 2023 at 12:50 AM -
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The size-starved team welcomes his 6-foot-8 frame, but the forward has blended in (and ingratiated his superstar teammates) immediately by running the floor, where he's...
February 1, 2023 at 2:50 PM -
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James moves ahead of both players with 11 assists in the Lakers' 129-123 overtime victory over the Knicks, but he says this mark is more a tribute to the 20 seasons'...
February 1, 2023 at 3:50 AM -
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As he approaches NBA scoring history, people in the league can't help but bring up the Lakers star's astounding amount of assists – testimony that points to what...
January 30, 2023 at 5:50 PM -
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Egregious non-call sparks conversation on how to make replay rules better in the NBA.
January 30, 2023 at 10:50 AM -
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James and Anthony Davis will miss Monday's game in Brooklyn. The NBA and referees' union admitted the blown call late in the Lakers' loss in Boston.
January 29, 2023 at 4:50 PM -
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James had 41 points, but it was his missed layup at the end of regulation that enraged him on the court and left him simmering at his locker afterward as the officiating...
January 28, 2023 at 8:50 PM -
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How narrowing his focus has expanded his influence.
January 27, 2023 at 12:50 PM -
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Davis has 21 points, 12 rebounds and four blocked shots in his return from a right foot injury, LeBron James has 20 points and Rui Hachimura scores 12 in a 113-104 win...
January 25, 2023 at 11:50 PM -
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The team navigated the stretch without him with a .500 record but simply seeing their All-Star big man suit up again for the first time since Dec. 16 meant everyone...
January 25, 2023 at 9:50 PM -
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The bittersweet scenario of breaking the record on a mediocre team is looking both more bitter and more sweet than imagined.
January 25, 2023 at 11:50 AM -
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GM Rob Pelinka sounds disinterested in making necessary incremental improvements, moves that might give James and co-star Anthony Davis a puncher's chance in the...
January 25, 2023 at 9:50 AM -
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LeBron James' 46-point barrage helps the Lakers whittle a 23-point deficit to 10 in the fourth quarter, but the Clippers' All-Stars combine for nine points in two...
January 25, 2023 at 1:50 AM -
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James hits a career-high nine 3-pointers, but Kawhi Leonard and Paul George combine for 52 points and the Clippers hit 19 3-pointers on their way to a comfortable...
January 24, 2023 at 11:50 PM -
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For a team in need of size, depth and youth, the 6-foot-8 Hachimura checks a lot of boxes, but the GM says he is also willing to trade their first-round draft picks for...
January 24, 2023 at 8:50 PM -
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Acquiring Rui Hachimura doesn't turn the Lakers into contenders, but it is a sign that the front office is willing to expend resources to try to help a team that is...
January 23, 2023 at 6:50 PM -
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Former Gonzaga standout was averaging 13 points per game coming off the bench for the Wizards.
January 23, 2023 at 12:50 PM -
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The coaches of the Lakers and Blazers remember when players just played sore, but both understand it's a different era now.
January 23, 2023 at 5:50 AM -
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LeBron James has 37 points, Thomas Bryant has 31 and the Lakers shake off their most lopsided quarter of the season, find new life and rally for a 121-112 win in...
January 23, 2023 at 5:50 AM