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Carmelo Anthony, entering his 19th NBA season, ranks 10th on the league's all-time scoring list with 27,370 points.
September 14, 2021 at 5:50 AM -
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Marc Gasol has been traded by the Los Angeles Lakers to the Memphis Grizzlies, who plan to waive him so he can remain in Spain with his family. ...
September 10, 2021 at 6:50 PM -
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The FBI unseals records detailing a man's alleged offer to make Lakers guard Kobe Bryant's 2003 rape case go away by killing his accuser. ...
September 9, 2021 at 2:50 PM -
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The FBI unseals records detailing a man's alleged offer to make Los Angeles Lakers guard Kobe Bryant's 2003 rape case go away by killing his accuser...
September 9, 2021 at 10:50 AM -
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Cedric Ceballos, 52, spent 11 seasons in the NBA with five teams, most notably the Phoenix Suns and Los Angeles Lakers in the early and mid-1990s...
September 7, 2021 at 10:50 AM -
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DeAndre Jordan plans to sign with the Lakers after completing a buyout with the Pistons, who acquired him in a trade with the Nets. ...
September 3, 2021 at 6:50 PM -
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Rajon Rondo was let go by the Grizzlies and is expected to re-join the Lakers after clearing waivers Monday, according to multiple reports. ...
August 28, 2021 at 3:50 PM -
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Los Angeles Lakers-Brooklyn Nets, New York Knicks-Atlanta-Hawks and Dallas Mavericks-Utah Jazz are among the Dec. 25 games.
August 17, 2021 at 1:50 PM -
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All-Stars and title-contenders are well-represented in the Christmas Day games: Hawks-Knicks, Celtics-Bucks, Warriors-Suns, Nets-Lakers and Mavs-Jazz...
August 17, 2021 at 1:50 PM -
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Los Angeles Lakers-Brooklyn Nets, New York Knicks-Atlanta-Hawks and Dallas Mavericks-Utah Jazz are among the Dec. 25 games.
August 17, 2021 at 11:50 AM -
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After years of discussing the possibility of one day becoming teammates, LeBron James and Carmelo Anthony will be on the same NBA team, the Lakers...
August 9, 2021 at 6:50 PM -
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Lakers added triple-double threat Russell Westbrook, Heat add Kyle Lowry and Bulls upgrade their roster. The Pelicans are the biggest losers so far...
August 4, 2021 at 3:50 PM -
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Adding Russell Westbrook and Carmelo Anthony to LeBron James and Anthony Davis could make the Lakers a juggernaut. Or it could blow up in their faces...
August 4, 2021 at 7:50 AM -
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Drafted in the same class in 2003, Carmelo Anthony and LeBron James have often talked about becoming teammates. It finally happened with the Lakers...
August 3, 2021 at 3:50 PM -
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Carmelo Anthony finally teams up with good friend LeBron James. Chris Paul and Kyle Lowry, two of biggest free agents, also sign new deals. ...
August 3, 2021 at 12:50 PM -
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Trade for Russell Westbrook earns Lakers high marks. Pistons and Rockets also make the grade. But grades not so high for Knicks and Spurs. ...
July 30, 2021 at 10:50 AM -
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SportsPulse: The Los Angeles Lakers were the talk of draft night after brokering a deal that brings Russell Westbrook to town, pairing him up with LeBron James and...
July 30, 2021 at 8:50 AM -
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It will be a challenge, but there are plenty of reasons to think the Lakers' acquisition of Russell Westbrook could put them back in the title hunt...
July 29, 2021 at 9:50 PM -
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It will be a challenge, but there are plenty of reasons to think the Lakers' acquisition of Russell Westbrook could put them in the title hunt. ...
July 29, 2021 at 8:50 PM -
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Lakers will trade Kyle Kuzma, Kentavious Caldwell-Pope and Montrezl Harrell in a deal for triple-double machine Russell Westbrook. ...
July 29, 2021 at 6:50 PM -
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Lakers will trade Kyle Kuzma, Kentavious Caldwell-Pope and Montrezl Harrell in a deal for triple-double machine Russell Westbrook. ...
July 29, 2021 at 5:50 PM -
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The Nets and Lakers are odds-on favorites to win NBA title next season. But other teams – like the Bucks and Suns – are also on the oddmakers' list...
July 22, 2021 at 11:50 AM -
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A new study by Pickswise says Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James takes much more social media abuse on Twitter than any other athlete in the world...
July 8, 2021 at 8:50 AM -
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Some league pundits believe the Lakers and Clippers would have beaten the Suns had their star players been healthy. Of course, the Suns don't agree...
July 6, 2021 at 8:50 AM -
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Jason Kidd spent the past two seasons with the Lakers as an assistant coach and was the head coach in Milwaukee and Brooklyn before that. ...
June 25, 2021 at 11:50 AM -
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The Los Angeles Lakers' Alex Caruso was arrested in Texas on Tuesday for possession of less than two ounces of marijuana and drug paraphernalia. ...
June 22, 2021 at 9:50 PM -
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As they have all season and now into the playoffs, injuries continue to play a significant role in who wins, who advances and who doesn't. ...
June 16, 2021 at 11:50 AM -
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As they have all season and now into the playoffs, injuries continue to play a significant role in who wins, who advances and who doesn't. ...
June 11, 2021 at 11:50 AM -
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LeBron James will be switching his Los Angeles Lakers jersey number, according to a report. James wore No. 6 while with the Miami Heat. ...
June 9, 2021 at 12:50 PM -
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The NBA fined the Miami Heat's Pat Riley $25,000 for violating anti-tampering rules after comments on radio about the Los Angeles Lakers' LeBron...
June 9, 2021 at 11:50 AM -
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Sports Pulse: With no Lakers or LeBron the Western conference semifinals is wide open. Our very own Mark Medina breaks down the final four in the west...
June 6, 2021 at 3:50 PM -
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Lakers assistant Jason Kidd says he is not going to be a candidate for the Trail Blazers' head-coaching vacancy despite Damian Lillard's endorsement...
June 6, 2021 at 1:50 PM -
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Hall of Famer isn't in favor of Lakers re-signing guard this offseason. "I don't think he brings the winning mentality," he tells LA radio station...
June 6, 2021 at 8:50 AM -
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The Lakers point to external circumstances -- like key injuries -- as reasons for their failed attempt to repeat as NBA champions. ...
June 4, 2021 at 12:50 PM -
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Anthony Davis could not overcome his latest ailment, sparking criticism about his extensive injury history.
June 4, 2021 at 10:50 AM -
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Anthony Davis could not overcome his latest ailment, sparking criticism about his extensive injury history.
June 4, 2021 at 4:50 AM -
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Devin Booker poured in 47 points as the Suns took down the defending champion Lakers in Game 6 to advance to the second round.
June 3, 2021 at 10:50 PM -
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After Wednesday's practice, Anthony Davis reported that his groin was 'getting better each day' and has been receiving 'treatment around the clock.'...
June 3, 2021 at 10:50 PM -
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USA TODAY Sports' Mark Medina breaks down how long LeBron James can carry the Lakers in the NBA playoffs without Anthony Davis.
June 2, 2021 at 1:50 PM -
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USA TODAY Sports' Mark Medina explains how far LeBron James can carry the Lakers in the NBA Playoffs without Anthony Davis..
June 2, 2021 at 6:50 AM -
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LeBron James didn't get much help without Anthony Davis in the lineup, and the Lakers' loss in Game 5 to the Suns puts them one away from going home...
June 2, 2021 at 4:50 AM -
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Phoenix Suns star Chris Paul exited Game 5 for good in the third quarter after reinjuring his right shoulder.
June 1, 2021 at 10:50 PM -
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The Los Angeles Lakers are in serious danger of being eliminated as the Phoenix Suns crushed them in Game 5. Mark Medina offers up his takeaways...
June 1, 2021 at 10:50 PM -
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Despite completing a pregame warmup, Los Angeles Lakers forward Anthony Davis will miss NBA playoffs Game 5 against the Phoenix Suns. ...
June 1, 2021 at 6:50 PM -
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The Lakers have listed Anthony Davis as questionable for Game 5 vs. the Suns after an MRI taken on Monday confirmed that he has a strained left groin...
May 31, 2021 at 3:50 PM -
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If the LA Lakers failed to win Game 4 without Anthony Davis, it is fair to wonder if they can win their NBA playoff series against the Phoenix Suns...
May 30, 2021 at 7:50 PM -
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Los Angeles Lakers forward Anthony Davis missed the second half of Game 4 against the Phoenix Suns on Sunday after straining his left groin muscle...
May 30, 2021 at 3:50 PM -
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Los Angeles Lakers forward Anthony Davis missed the second half of Game 4 against the Phoenix Suns on Sunday after straining his left groin muscle...
May 30, 2021 at 2:50 PM -
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LeBron James shows the sharpness that he lacked in his earlier return from ankle injury. And Anthony Davis shook off knee pain to dominate inside...
May 28, 2021 at 7:50 AM -
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Anthony Davis did not always look comfortable as he played through pain in his left leg to lead the Lakers to a 109-95 win over the Suns. ...
May 27, 2021 at 10:50 PM -
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Two days after blaming himself for the Lakers' Game 1 loss to the Suns, Davis can now credit himself for the Lakers stealing a 109-102 Game 2 win...
May 26, 2021 at 12:50 AM -
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Anthony Davis scored 34 points and LeBron James added 23 as Los Angeles bounced back with a 109-102 win to even the series against Phoenix. ...
May 25, 2021 at 10:50 PM -
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Anthony Davis was not a dominant force in Game 1 against the Suns and it's a major reason why the Lakers lost.
May 23, 2021 at 8:50 PM -
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Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James declined to offer any explanation for violating the NBA's health and safety protocols.
May 23, 2021 at 7:50 PM -
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Devin Booker scored a game-high 34 points in leading Phoenix to a Game 1 win Sunday over the defending NBA champion Los Angeles Lakers. ...
May 23, 2021 at 5:50 PM -
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Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James violated the NBA's health and safety protocols but will not face a 10- to 14-day quarantine away from the team...
May 22, 2021 at 8:50 AM -
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The Lakers got the challenge they expected from the Warriors in the play-in, leaving them hopeful they can overcome any problems in the playoffs...
May 20, 2021 at 12:50 AM -
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LeBron James beat the shot clock with a 34-footer with just under a minute left to give the Lakers a thrilling 103-100 win and the seventh seed. ...
May 19, 2021 at 10:50 PM -
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The Grizzlies blew a big lead but held off the Spurs 100-96 and will face the loser of the Lakers-Warriors game for the No. 8 seed in the West. ...
May 19, 2021 at 7:50 PM -
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The Warriors and the Lakers will battle in an NBA play-in game. The winner gets into playoffs, and loser will face a must-win.
May 19, 2021 at 11:50 AM -
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The NBA has toyed with play-in game ideas for the NBA playoffs for years, and now it is here. Inside the new format, and Thursday's slate of...
May 19, 2021 at 10:50 AM -
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Sports Pulse: Who will dominate when the Warriors face the Lakers
May 18, 2021 at 1:50 PM -
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With an NBA playoff play-in game looming against the Warriors, the Lakers' LeBron James argued that Steph Curry is the league's MVP this season. ...
May 16, 2021 at 11:50 PM -
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The NBA play-in game matchups are set, with Hornets-Pacers and Wizards-Celtics in the East, and Spurs-Grizzlies and Warriors-Lakers out West. ...
May 16, 2021 at 9:50 PM -
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LeBron James said his ankle felt "10 times better" than when he first returned, once again fortifying the Lakers' championship hopes. ...
May 15, 2021 at 4:50 PM -
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With just four days left in the regular season, the intrigue surrounding the play-in format has drawn more attention than the race for the No. 1 seed...
May 14, 2021 at 7:50 AM -
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Magic Johnson and others have called Kobe Bryant the greatest Laker of all time. But other Lakers greats have expressed less certainty. ...
May 14, 2021 at 4:50 AM -
LA Lakers unveil 2019-20 NBA championship banner while LeBron James and Anthony Davis nurse injuriesFrom the Web › USA Today
With about 4,000 fans in attendance, LeBron James helped the Los Angeles Lakers unveil their 2019-20 NBA championship banner at Staples Center. ...
May 12, 2021 at 9:50 PM -
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SportsPulse: The NBA Roundtable identifies a few potential play-in teams not named the Lakers that could make life difficult for a top seed in the first round...
May 12, 2021 at 2:50 PM -
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LeBron James and the Lakers have been insisting that if he and the Lakers are healthy in the postseason, they remain the team to beat. ...
May 12, 2021 at 2:50 PM -
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Sports Pulse: Loaded with injuries how will the Lakers perform in postseason
May 12, 2021 at 8:50 AM -
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The Lakers need to go 3-0 in their final regular-season games and then get help from Dallas and Portland to clinch a playoff berth. ...
May 12, 2021 at 4:50 AM -
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Plenty of intrigue in East and West involving playoff seeding and play-in game positioning.
May 10, 2021 at 1:50 PM -
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The possibility of playing in a play-in game is scary enough. But even if as a No. 5 seed, Lakers will have a tough road to the Finals. ...
May 6, 2021 at 10:50 AM -
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After already missing a combined 21 games this season because a high right ankle sprain, can Lakers absorb another long-term absence by LeBron James...
May 5, 2021 at 5:50 PM -
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USA TODAY Sports' Mark Medina breaks down why the Lakers need to avoid the NBA play-in tournament.
May 4, 2021 at 2:50 PM -
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After third straight loss, Lakers are in three-way tie for 5-7 spots in West and face possibility of having to get to playoffs through play-in game...
May 3, 2021 at 4:50 AM -
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LeBron James said he might 'never get back to 100%' after returning from his high right ankle sprain in the Lakers' 110-106 loss to the Kings. ...
May 1, 2021 at 5:50 AM -
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The Los Angeles Lakers have struggled without LeBron James, going 8-14 during his absences this season.
April 30, 2021 at 6:50 PM