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Lakers have struggled without James, going 8-14 during James' absence.
April 30, 2021 at 2:50 PM -
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The Delhi Township, Ohio, bar continues to say no NBA games on TV until the Los Angeles Lakers star is no longer in the league.
April 28, 2021 at 7:50 AM -
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The Lakers were cautious in bringing Anthony Davis back, and he's on a minutes restriction to start. They hope that patience pays off. ...
April 23, 2021 at 12:50 AM -
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Lakers star LeBron James explained why he deleted a tweet regarding the fatal police shooting of 16-year-old Ma'Khia Bryant in his home state of Ohio...
April 22, 2021 at 5:50 AM -
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The NBA and the NBPA have not required players to take the COVID vaccine, but they're hoping ex players like Magic Johnson can persuade them to do so...
April 22, 2021 at 3:50 AM -
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Lakers coach Frank Vogel said Anthony Davis will start in Thursday's game against the Mavericks on a 15-minutes restriction.
April 22, 2021 at 12:50 AM -
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The NBA and the NBPA have not required players to take the COVID vaccine, but they're hoping ex players like Magic Johnson can persuade them to do so...
April 21, 2021 at 7:50 PM -
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The estate of former Los Angeles Lakers star Kobe Bryant and sportswear company Nike did not agree to a contract extension.
April 19, 2021 at 7:50 PM -
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The Lakers remain open to a White House visit, but they decided to take a pass during their upcoming trip because of various logistical challenges...
April 17, 2021 at 4:50 PM -
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Because of the NBA's COVID-19 protocols and scheduling challenges, the Lakers will not visit the White House during their road game in Washington...
April 17, 2021 at 3:50 PM -
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Sports Seriously: Count Kevin Love as a fan of the idea of a Nets vs. Lakers NBA Finals. In a conversation with Sports Seriously he chatted about the potential of a...
April 16, 2021 at 2:50 PM -
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After a slow start, the Celtics have won five consecutive games to climb into a tie for fourth place in the Eastern Conference.
April 16, 2021 at 4:50 AM -
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Jazz have won 23 straight at home, so a No. 1 finish would give them home-court advantage throughout playoffs. That means a lot on the road to title...
April 9, 2021 at 11:50 AM -
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Finishing the season first would give Jazz home-court advantage throughout the playoffs, and that could mean something for a team trying to advance to the Finals...
April 9, 2021 at 6:50 AM -
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The Lakers have gone 4-5 without LeBron James and Anthony Davis and are dropping fast in the Western Conference playoff race. Are the Nets locks...
April 7, 2021 at 4:50 AM -
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After adding Aaron Gordon, things seem to be finally clicking for the Nuggets, who will become a trendy pick to advance to their first NBA Finals...
April 5, 2021 at 6:50 AM -
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Andre Drummond's injury is just the latest for a Lakers team struggling to weather the absence of its two best players.
April 1, 2021 at 4:50 AM -
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The Lakers moved swiftly on Andre Drummond a day after free agent LaMarcus Aldridge agreed to join the Nets, though Drummond will fill a bigger role...
March 28, 2021 at 12:50 PM -
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With the trade deadline past, the Lakers will look to upgrade the roster on the buyout market with targets like LaMarcus Aldridge and Andre Drummond...
March 25, 2021 at 10:50 PM -
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The defending NBA champions could be without their top player for a while in the run up to the playoffs.
March 25, 2021 at 2:50 PM -
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Will LeBron James' injury cause the Lakers to be players at the 2021 NBA trade deadline? And what will be ripple effect for other teams? ...
March 25, 2021 at 4:50 AM -
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Jerry West became close friends with Elgin Baylor during their 12 seasons as teammates and recalled the late Baylor showing him how to be a pro. ...
March 22, 2021 at 7:50 PM -
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The Lakers often believed that Elgin Baylor remained underappreciated during his 14-year NBA career with the franchise in Minneapolis and Los Angeles...
March 22, 2021 at 2:50 PM -
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LeBron James is out indefinitely with a sprained right ankle. It could be bad news for the Lakers if he is forced to miss an extended period of time...
March 22, 2021 at 4:50 AM -
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What I'm Hearing: Mark Medina details LeBron James ankle injury and where the Lakers go from here as they try to stay competitive without their top two stars...
March 20, 2021 at 7:50 PM -
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The loss of LeBron James to a high right ankle sprain leaves the Lakers in a tough position. They already have been without Anthony Davis for 14 games...
March 20, 2021 at 5:50 PM -
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The LeBron James MVP campaign is off and running, with the four-time award winner saying he should have more than four.
March 19, 2021 at 3:50 AM -
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Vanessa Bryant, widow of Los Angeles Lakers legend Kobe Bryant, shared names of deputies she accuses of improperly sharing photos from crash site...
March 17, 2021 at 9:50 PM -
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Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James spoke out against three Atlanta-area shootings that appeared to target victims of Asian descent. ...
March 17, 2021 at 9:50 AM -
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Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James spoke out against three Atlanta-area shootings that appeared to target victims of Asian descent. ...
March 17, 2021 at 5:50 AM -
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LeBron James is set to become part-owner of MLB's Boston Red Sox, but the Lakers star expressed a goal to own an NBA team as well. ...
March 16, 2021 at 11:50 PM -
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Don't expect LeBron James to sign up for any load management program for the Lakers' final 35 games.
March 11, 2021 at 5:50 PM -
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LeBron James joined a conference call to promote Sunday's NBA All-Star Game. On the same call, James repeated his concerns about even having the game...
March 7, 2021 at 3:50 PM -
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Devin Booker's controversial ejection midway through third quarter overshadowed the Suns' 114-104 win over the Los Angeles Lakers at Staples Center...
March 3, 2021 at 4:50 AM -
NBA to know today: Clippers finally see Paul George's star power and it's a critical time for LakersFrom the Web › USA Today
Paul George shows star potential, the Lakers face their toughest stretch without Anthony Davis and Draymond Green looks forward to revenge. ...
February 26, 2021 at 6:50 AM -
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In an interview, soccer star Zlatan Ibrahimovic essentially told LeBron James to "stick to sports" and was critical of athletes' social activism...
February 25, 2021 at 11:50 PM -
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A day after he wasn't chosen as an All-Star reserve by NBA coaches, Devin Booker was selected by the commissioner to replace Anthony Davis. ...
February 24, 2021 at 5:50 PM -
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The Lakers have lost four of five, and LeBron James is playing big minutes without Anthony Davis. Still, James isn't interested in hearing about rest...
February 23, 2021 at 12:50 AM -
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Can the Lakers end slump? Can the Jazz bounce back? Will Draymond Green have to pay up? It's Damian Lillard vs. Devin Booker. Some things to watch...
February 22, 2021 at 4:50 AM -
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It appears likely that Stephen Curry and LeBron James will compete against each other for regular-season MVP for the third time in their careers...
February 16, 2021 at 5:50 AM -
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Anthony Davis will miss at least three weeks after an MRI showed he has a calf strain and a re-aggravation of the right Achilles tendinosis...
February 15, 2021 at 3:50 PM -
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Lakers LeBron James and Kyle Kuzma received warnings from the NBA for violating the league's anti-flopping policy against the Memphis Grizzlies...
February 14, 2021 at 9:50 AM -
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Asked if he wants to match Tom Brady's career longevity, Los Angeles Lakers' LeBron James said, "I don't know how long I'm going to play the game."...
February 9, 2021 at 12:50 AM -
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The NBA appears prepared to go ahead with an All-Star Game, but the league's biggest name isn't too keen on the idea.
February 4, 2021 at 11:50 PM -
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Paul George wasn't interested in escalating a ward of words after Jared Dudley called George "disrespectful" in a newly released book. ...
February 3, 2021 at 9:50 PM -
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Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James said he was ecstatic to have fans back in NBA arenas — including the new nemesis he dubbed "Courtside Karen."...
February 2, 2021 at 7:50 AM -
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The Sixers have the best record in the East, but even after a big win over the defending-champion Lakers, their identity remains a puzzle. ...
January 27, 2021 at 11:50 PM -
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The Los Angeles Lakers anticipate shedding more tears and feeling more grief during the one-year anniversary of Kobe and Gianna Bryant's passing...
January 25, 2021 at 10:50 PM -
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Hours after the helicopter crash that killed Kobe Bryant and 8 others, fans gathered at nearby Church in the Canyon to grieve the Lakers...
January 24, 2021 at 11:50 AM -
'Nobody can make sense of it': Lower Merion's 1996 state title team has coped with losing its legendFrom the Web › USA Today
Before he became a star with the Lakers, Kobe Bryant showed his confidence with the Lower Merion Aces, once saying Michael Jordan could not stop...
January 23, 2021 at 4:50 AM -
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If COVID-19 protocols allow it, LeBron James is open to visiting U.S. President Joe Biden to celebrate the Lakers' 2019-20 NBA season championship...
January 21, 2021 at 11:50 PM -
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After the Lakers defeated the Bucks, LeBron James sounded apathetic over winning the head-to-head scoring matchup over Giannis Antetokounmpo...
January 21, 2021 at 10:50 PM -
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LeBron James score 34 points and Kentavious Caldwell-Pope had 23 points on 7-of-10 shooting from 3-point range to power the Lakers in Milwaukee...
January 21, 2021 at 7:50 PM -
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"This situation is crazy," James Harden said after the Rockets' loss to the Lakers. "It's something that I don't think can be fixed." ...
January 12, 2021 at 9:50 PM -
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Houston Rockets big man DeMarcus Cousins and Los Angeles Lakers forward Markieff Morris were both ejected from Sunday night's game. ...
January 11, 2021 at 5:50 AM -
Lakers' LeBron James on rioters at Capitol: 'If those were my kind, what would've been the outcome?'From the Web › USA Today
LeBron James expressed his outrage over the double standard in how pro-Trump rioters were treated compared to Black Lives Matter protesters...
January 8, 2021 at 12:50 AM -
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Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James hinted at obtaining ownership of the WNBA's Atlanta Dream in a tweet early Wednesday morning. ...
January 6, 2021 at 6:50 AM -
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LeBron James expressed his feelings over the announcement that no charges will be filed against the Kenosha police officer who shot Jacob Blake...
January 5, 2021 at 11:50 PM -
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In his first game back in Memphis since being traded in 2019, Marc Gasol helped his new Lakers team fend off the Grizzlies 108-94. ...
January 3, 2021 at 7:50 PM -
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LeBron James helped the Los Angeles Lakers defeat the San Antonio Spurs on Wednesday night. A bigger gift awaited James back at the team hotel...
December 30, 2020 at 11:50 PM -
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Rising NBA star Luka Doncic of the Mavs faces off against his idol, LeBron James, and the Lakers in a huge Christmas matchup in Los Angeles...
December 24, 2020 at 1:50 PM -
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What I'm Hearing: Lakers coach Frank Vogel on how the team plans on managing LeBron James' workload after the shortest of offseason of his career...
December 23, 2020 at 4:50 PM -
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What I'm Hearing: Our Mark Medina spoke with Lakers Head Coach Frank Vogel to see how the team plan's on managing LeBron James' workload after the shortest of offseason...
December 23, 2020 at 7:50 AM -
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The Los Angeles Lakers celebrated their 2019-20 NBA title with championship rings that are said to be the most expensive in league history...
December 22, 2020 at 7:51 PM -
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The Los Angeles Lakers' championship rings have features that pay tribute to Kobe Bryant and also acknowledge the 95 days spent in the Orlando bubble...
December 22, 2020 at 7:51 PM -
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Two months after winning the NBA Finals championship, the Lakers are back with some new players who add youth and secondary scoring. ...
December 22, 2020 at 12:50 PM -
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After the shortest offseason ever, the 2020-21 season begins Tuesday with Nets vs. Warriors and Lakers vs. Clippers in a star-studded doubleheader...
December 22, 2020 at 3:50 AM -
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The NBA's regular season is set to start Dec. 22, with five games then on Christmas Day. Here is how we grade each team for their offseason work...
December 16, 2020 at 4:50 AM -
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Most teams will begin the NBA season without fans. Many players don't really like the quiet of an empty arena. "You're going to hear the sneakers."...
December 10, 2020 at 5:50 AM -
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With elections, outside of the Georgia runoffs, behind us, Lakers star LeBron James discussed the successes of the "More Than a Vote" initiative...
December 8, 2020 at 4:50 AM -
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Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James thought the season would start in late January. Now, he, team must figure out how to manage his workload...
December 7, 2020 at 3:50 PM -
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After signing his five-year deal with Lakers, Anthony Davis says he pursued long-term security partly because of his history with injuries...
December 4, 2020 at 5:50 PM -
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What I'm Hearing: USA TODAY Sports' Mark Medina breaks down why Anthony Davis signed his five-year, $190 million deal with the Lakers. ...
December 4, 2020 at 4:50 PM -
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The Los Angeles Lakers will play on opening night and on Christmas, with 23 national TV appearances in the first half of the NBA season. ...
December 4, 2020 at 12:50 PM -
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Despite the pandemic, Lakers forward Jared Dudley says the team had "our own fun" in Las Vegas after leaving the bubble.
December 3, 2020 at 3:50 PM -
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USA TODAY Sports' Mark Medina breaks down why Anthony Davis signed his $190 million deal with the Lakers.
December 3, 2020 at 2:50 PM -
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The Lakers secured a long-term extension with LeBron and a max deal with Anthony Davis, making them NBA championship favorites heading into the season...
December 3, 2020 at 11:50 AM -
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One day after LeBron James signed up to be in a Los Angeles Lakers uniform through the 2022-23 season, Anthony Davis is set to do so for even longer...
December 3, 2020 at 5:50 AM -
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USA Today Sports' Jeff Zillgitt breaks down what LeBron's two-year extension with the Lakers means for his future in the NBA. ...
December 2, 2020 at 10:50 PM -
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USA Today Sports' Jeff Zillgitt breaks down what LeBron's two-year extension with the Lakers means for his future in the NBA. ...
December 2, 2020 at 2:50 PM