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Magic Johnson says he plans to hug the Los Angeles Lakers to help them cope with the fallout from the NBA trade deadline
February 9, 2019 at 4:50 PM -
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General manager Rob Pelinka hopes the Los Angeles Lakers will come out of a tumultuous trade deadline period with a boost to their mental toughness for the stretch run...
February 8, 2019 at 6:50 PM -
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Rajon Rondo hit a 20-foot jumper as time expired to lift the Los Angeles Lakers over the Boston Celtics 129-128
February 7, 2019 at 8:50 PM -
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Rajon Rondo hit a 20-foot jumper as time expired to lift the Los Angeles Lakers over the Boston Celtics.
February 7, 2019 at 8:50 PM -
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The Lakers didn't deal for the Pelicans' Anthony Davis and are stuck with players who feel like little more than trade bait. ...
February 7, 2019 at 3:50 PM -
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As NBA trade deadline passes, the Lakers are stuck with players who feel like little more than trade bait for the one player the franchise craved...
February 7, 2019 at 1:50 PM -
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The Los Angeles Lakers have acquired Reggie Bullock from the Detroit Pistons in a trade for rookie guard Svi Mykhailiuk
February 6, 2019 at 12:50 PM -
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The New York Knicks haven't made the playoffs since 2013 and have the NBA's worst record. Yet, they are the league's most valuable team, per Forbes...
February 6, 2019 at 12:50 PM -
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Will the Los Angeles Lakers get Anthony Davis? Magic Johnson is the one who will determine that answer.
February 5, 2019 at 8:50 PM -
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Bojan Bogdanovic scored 24 points and the Indiana Pacers tied an NBA franchise record by making 19 3-pointers in a 136-94 rout over the Los Angeles Lakers...
February 5, 2019 at 7:50 PM -
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Michael Beasley released a statement to Yahoo! on Tuesday night discussing Saturday's postgame incident.
February 5, 2019 at 6:50 PM -
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Pacers fans chanted "LeBron's gonna trade you" at Lakers forward Brandon Ingram as he prepared to shoot free throws during Tuesday night's game...
February 5, 2019 at 5:50 PM -
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LaVar Ball's dream of having all three of his sons win titles with the Lakers may officially be nearing its end.
February 4, 2019 at 3:50 PM -
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The Los Angeles Lakers still are his No. 1 pick. But the L.A. Clippers, Milwaukee Bucks and New York Knicks also make the list, USA TODAY Sports has learned...
February 4, 2019 at 12:50 PM -
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Klay Thompson returned from a one-game absence with an illness to score 28 points and light up the Lakers for the second time in 13 days, leading the Golden State...
February 2, 2019 at 8:50 PM -
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LeBron James is sitting out for the Lakers against the Golden State Warriors two days after he returned from a 17-game absence with a strained left groin he hurt at...
February 2, 2019 at 4:50 PM -
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Anthony Davis could earn $31 million more by signing a five-year, supermax extension with the New Orleans Pelicans than if he signs with the Lakers...
February 1, 2019 at 8:50 AM -
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LeBron James had 24 points and 14 rebounds in his return from a 17-game injury absence, and the Los Angeles Lakers beat the Clippers 123-120 in overtime after blowing a...
January 31, 2019 at 11:50 PM -
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LeBron James' return to the court, coupled with speculation of acquiring Anthony Davis, makes the already bright spotlight in Los Angeles white-hot...
January 31, 2019 at 11:50 PM -
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The Los Angeles Lakers' star has been sidelined since he was injured during a game on Christmas Day.
January 31, 2019 at 8:50 PM -
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The Los Angeles Lakers' star has been sidelined since he was injured during a game on Christmas Day.
January 31, 2019 at 6:50 PM -
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LeBron James is back in the lineup for the Los Angeles Lakers after the longest injury-related absence of his 16-year career ...
January 31, 2019 at 6:50 PM -
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Three NBA team executives are operating under the premise that the Lakers are Anthony Davis' preferred destination, but Boston is still in the mix...
January 31, 2019 at 12:50 PM -
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Shaquille O'Neal stood up for former Lakers teammate Kobe Bryant: "I was there with him, and he was a bad mother(expletive), too." ...
January 30, 2019 at 10:50 PM -
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After 11 seasons with the Cavaliers, LeBron James signed a four-year, $154 million contract with the Lakers before the 2018-19 NBA season. ...
January 30, 2019 at 5:50 PM -
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Shaquille O'Neal stood up for his former Lakers teammate Kobe Bryant in the debate over greatest NBA player.
January 30, 2019 at 3:50 PM -
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The Los Angeles Lakers and New Orleans Pelicans could strike a deal before the Feb. 7 trade deadline. But at what cost to LeBron James and his goals...
January 30, 2019 at 2:50 PM -
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Embiid scores 28 points to lead 76ers in 121-105 victory over Lakers
January 29, 2019 at 10:50 PM -
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Lonzo Ball will likely be among players considered in a trade should the Lakers make a move to acquire Anthony Davis. Is there a way the Suns get him...
January 29, 2019 at 4:50 PM -
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New Orleans Pelicans superstar Anthony Davis wants out of the Big Easy, so we take a look at some potential landing spots for the 25-year-old big man...
January 29, 2019 at 3:50 AM -
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Zubac, Caldwell-Pope lead short-handed Lakers past Suns 116-102
January 27, 2019 at 9:50 PM -
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Lakers star LeBron James returns to full-contact defensive drills for 1st time since groin injury
January 26, 2019 at 1:50 PM -
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Karl-Anthony Towns had 27 points and 12 rebounds to help the Minnesota Timberwolves beat the Los Angeles Lakers 120-105
January 24, 2019 at 10:50 PM -
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Lakers star LeBron James and Bucks star Giannis Antetokounmpo have been selected as team captains for February's NBA All-Star Game. ...
January 24, 2019 at 4:50 PM -
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Warriors guard Klay Thompson tied an NBA record by starting 10-for-10 from 3-point range in Monday's game against the Lakers. ...
January 22, 2019 at 3:50 PM -
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After 11 seasons with the Cavaliers, LeBron James signed a four-year, $154 million contract with the Lakers before the 2018-19 NBA season. ...
January 21, 2019 at 11:50 PM -
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Klay Thompson set an NBA record by making his first 10 attempts from 3-point range, scoring 44 points as the Golden State Warriors beat the short-handed Los Angeles...
January 21, 2019 at 10:50 PM -
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Warriors guard Klay Thompson set an NBA record by starting 10-for-10 from 3-point range in Monday's game against the Lakers. ...
January 21, 2019 at 10:50 PM -
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Already without injured star LeBron James, the Los Angeles Lakers will be missing guard Lonzo Ball for at least the next month after an MRI showed a sprained left ankle...
January 20, 2019 at 11:50 PM -
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As the playoff race heats up, the Lakers suddenly find themselves very thin after announcing Lonzo Ball will be out at least a month. ...
January 20, 2019 at 5:50 PM -
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James Harden scored 48 points, Eric Gordon added 30 and the Houston Rockets overcame a 21-point deficit to beat the Los Angeles Lakers 138-134 in overtime...
January 19, 2019 at 9:50 PM -
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James Harden notched his 19th straight game with at least 30 points, and the Rockets overcame a 21-point deficit to beat the Lakers in overtime...
January 19, 2019 at 9:50 PM -
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Houston rookie Gary Clark had a special cheering section on Saturday night against the Los Angeles Lakers as a contingent of people from the small North Carolina town...
January 19, 2019 at 6:50 PM -
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Without LeBron James for the 12th straight game, the Lakers' core of youngsters made a huge statement with a 138-128 victory in Oklahoma City...
January 17, 2019 at 11:50 PM -
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Without LeBron James for the 12th straight game, the Lakers' core of youngsters made a huge statement with a 138-128 overtime win in Oklahoma City...
January 17, 2019 at 10:50 PM -
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Rather than the Lakers' gold game shorts, Michael Beasley still had on black practice shorts when he tried to check in Thursday against the Thunder...
January 17, 2019 at 8:50 PM -
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SportsPulse: USA TODAY Sports' Jeff Zillgitt updates us on the current state of the Los Angeles Lakers with LeBron James remaining on the bench...
January 16, 2019 at 5:50 PM -
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LeBron James has been cleared to practice with the Los Angeles Lakers after they return from their upcoming two-game road trip ...
January 16, 2019 at 3:50 PM -
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Kyle Kuzma finished with 16 points and 12 rebounds in the Lakers' win over the Bulls. But did the LA forward bizarrely go on Twitter at halftime...
January 16, 2019 at 8:50 AM -
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The latest plot twist to come from Lakers is a potential cliffhanger involving coach Luke Walton, who is on hot seat yet again. ...
January 16, 2019 at 4:50 AM -
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Lonzo Ball scored 19 points, Kentavious Caldwell-Pope added 17 and the Los Angeles Lakers won for just the fourth time since LeBron James suffered his groin injury with...
January 15, 2019 at 10:50 PM -
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SportsPulse: USA TODAY Sports' Jeff Zillgitt updates us on the current state of the Los Angeles Lakers with LeBron James remaining on the bench...
January 15, 2019 at 3:50 PM -
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Cedi Osman scored 20 points, Collin Sexton added 17 and the Cleveland Cavaliers ended a 12-game losing streak 101-95 against the Los Angeles Lakers on Sunday night...
January 13, 2019 at 9:50 PM -
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The Los Angeles Lakers continue to struggle without LeBron James, losing to the lowly Cleveland Cavaliers, who ended a 12-game losing streak...
January 13, 2019 at 9:50 PM -
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Donovan Mitchell scores 33 points as Utah Jazz beat Los Angeles Lakers 113-95
January 11, 2019 at 10:50 PM -
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The Lakers say LeBron James likely will miss at least three more games after being cleared to increase his on-court activity in his comeback from a groin injury...
January 10, 2019 at 2:50 PM -
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The Los Angeles Lakers continue to be cautious with LeBron James and his injured left groin, as James will miss at least three more games. ...
January 10, 2019 at 2:50 PM -
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Kyle Kuzma scored a career-high 41 points and the Los Angeles Lakers beat the Detroit Pistons 113-100 to improve to 3-5 without injured LeBron James...
January 9, 2019 at 10:50 PM -
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Brandon Ingram scored 29 points and Lonzo Ball added 21 as the Los Angeles Lakers handed the Dallas Mavericks a rare home loss, 107-97 ...
January 7, 2019 at 8:50 PM -
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Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James should be back on the court soon, but has the damage of his absence already been done? ...
January 7, 2019 at 4:50 PM -
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The Lakers may be struggling without injured LeBron James, but Kobe Bryant believes they will be just fine once they get back to full strength...
January 6, 2019 at 10:50 PM -
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Wiggins, Towns lead Timberwolves past Lakers 108-86 before Thibodeau firing
January 6, 2019 at 5:50 PM -
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Already stumbling without the injured LeBron James, the Lakers had their worst shooting game of the season and lost a 108-86 rout to the T'wolves...
January 6, 2019 at 4:50 PM -
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Wiggins, Towns help Timberwolves take charge from opening tip in 108-86 romp past Lakers
January 6, 2019 at 3:50 PM -
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Hours after the team announced LeBron James would miss at least another week, the Lakers crumbled down the stretch in a 119-112 loss to the Knicks...
January 4, 2019 at 11:50 PM -
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Tim Hardaway Jr. scored 22 points, Trey Burke added 16 and the New York Knicks snapped their eight-game losing streak with a 119-112 victory over the Los Angeles Lakers...
January 4, 2019 at 10:50 PM -
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LeBron James to miss at least four more games with the Los Angeles Lakers while he recovers from a left groin strain
January 4, 2019 at 12:50 PM -
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Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James will miss at least another week as he continues to receive treatment on his strained left groin....
January 4, 2019 at 12:50 PM -
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Lakers guard Lonzo Ball was asked about who should replace Steve Alford at UCLA, and he has one prominent name in mind: Former Suns coach Earl Watson...
January 3, 2019 at 5:50 AM -
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Despite constant boos and a"We Don't Need You!" chant, Paul George dropped 37 points in Oklahoma City's 107-100 win in L.A. Wednesday night...
January 3, 2019 at 4:50 AM -
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Paul George scores 37 points as Oklahoma City Thunder top Los Angeles Lakers 107-100
January 2, 2019 at 11:50 PM -
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Los Angeles Lakers great Kobe Bryant and his wife Vanessa announce on Instagram that they are expecting "another #mambacita." ...
January 1, 2019 at 10:50 PM -
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Kentavious Caldwell-Pope scored a season-high 26 points, Josh Hart added 22 and the Los Angeles Lakers won for the first time since LeBron James was sidelined with a...
December 30, 2018 at 9:50 PM -
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Lou Williams scored a season-high 36 points and the Clippers scored 22 consecutive points during the second half of a 118-107 victory over the depleted Lakers...
December 28, 2018 at 10:50 PM -
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Lakers point guard Rajon Rondo out at least a month after ligament surgery on finger
December 28, 2018 at 11:50 AM -
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At a time when NBA playoff contenders start flexing their muscles, LeBron James and the Lakers are concerned with the recovery of a strained one...
December 28, 2018 at 8:50 AM -
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Bogdan Bogdanovic made a 3-pointer at the buzzer and the Sacramento Kings rallied from 15 points down in the fourth quarter to beat Los Angeles, 117-116, on Thursday...
December 27, 2018 at 10:50 PM -
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In their first game without injured LeBron James, the Lakers blew a 15-point lead and lost to the Kings on Bogdan Bogdanovic's game-winner...
December 27, 2018 at 10:50 PM -
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Los Angeles Lakers star forward LeBron James was held out of Thursday night's game against the Sacramento Kings with a groin injury, ending his consecutive games...
December 27, 2018 at 7:50 PM -
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The NBA had its most-watched Christmas Day schedule since 2011, with 10.2 million viewers for the Lakers' victory over Golden State ...
December 26, 2018 at 7:50 PM