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Paul was nearly a Laker last offseason, but he says he preferred the crosstown rival Clippers.
September 20, 2012 at 9:50 PM -
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Lakers point guard Steve Nash is doing his best to carry the colors for his new team.
September 19, 2012 at 3:50 AM -
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Add Blake Griffin to the long list of those who aren't scared by the Los Angeles Lakers.
September 18, 2012 at 5:50 AM -
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Kendrick Perkins wants to remind everyone that the Thunder are defending West champs.
September 17, 2012 at 5:50 PM -
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The Lakers' new center won't finish rehab in time for camp or their first preseason game.
September 13, 2012 at 9:50 PM -
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September 10, 2012 at 11:50 AM -
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Some say it is overdue. Others believe it was done at the point of a bayonet. Either way one of the greatest Lakers is getting a monument.
August 28, 2012 at 3:50 AM -
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Oklahoma City's Kevin Durant likes the Lakers lineup. He loves the Thunder's chances.
August 27, 2012 at 3:50 AM -
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USA TODAY Sports takes view of winners and losers from the NBA offseason thus far, starting with Dwight Howard's new team and old team.
August 22, 2012 at 11:50 PM -
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Kevin Durant and James Harden don't care one bit about Dwight Howard joining the Lakers.
August 14, 2012 at 12:50 PM -
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We know how Kobe feels about Dwight Howard joining the Lakers. But what about the rest of the league?
August 11, 2012 at 9:50 AM -
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Orlando Magic fans felt abandoned by Dwight Howard, who will play 2012-13 with the Los Angeles Lakers.
August 11, 2012 at 7:50 AM -
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Bryant marvels at the front office's ability to pull off the trade and says the Lakers are "absolutely" a championship team with Howard.
August 10, 2012 at 11:50 PM -
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Bryant marvels at the front office's ability to pull off the trade and says the Lakers are "absolutely" a championship team with Howard.
August 10, 2012 at 8:50 PM -
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The Los Angeles Lakers drew the headlines, but the Dwight Howard trade also changed the Denver Nuggets, Orlando Magic and Philadelphia 76ers ...
August 10, 2012 at 6:50 PM -
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Superman has landed in Los Angeles -- more specifically at Staples Center.
August 10, 2012 at 6:50 PM -
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With his name mentioned in so many trade talks, Gasol wasn't sure if he would be involved in the deal that sent Dwight Howard to the Lakers.
August 10, 2012 at 12:50 PM -
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Those with a crystal ball put money down on the Lakers early yesterday.
August 10, 2012 at 10:50 AM -
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Kobe Bryant addressed on Facebook the reported trade that will send center Dwight Howard from the Magic to the Lakers.
August 10, 2012 at 10:50 AM -
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ESPN analyst and former Los Angeles Lakers point guard Magic Johnson believes Dwight Howard makes L.A. a team to be reckoned with.
August 10, 2012 at 8:50 AM -
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So now Dwight Howard doesn't have to leave Los Angeles. Is that a great thing or a bad thing?
August 10, 2012 at 5:50 AM -
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The Los Angeles Lakers seem stocked now with the additions of Dwight Howard and Steve Nash — and keeping Pau Gasol.
August 10, 2012 at 5:50 AM -
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We've been waiting a long time for this. Finally, it looks like our long, national "Dwightmare" is over.
August 9, 2012 at 8:50 PM -
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The Magic, Lakers, 76ers and Nuggers are reportedly engaged in four-way trade talks concerning Dwight Howard.
August 9, 2012 at 10:50 AM -
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New Lakers floor general Steve Nash said his move to Los Angeles was a done deal once Kobe Bryant issued his approval.
August 8, 2012 at 5:50 PM -
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Los Angeles Lakers forward Matt Barnes has been released from jail after being arrested on suspicion of threatening a police officer.
July 31, 2012 at 8:50 AM -
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The Los Angeles Lakers have to be thrilled with the new tough-talking Pau Gasol.
July 27, 2012 at 6:50 AM -
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The Miami Heat, Boston Celtics, Los Angeles Lakers and Dallas Mavericks highlight Day One of the 2012-13 NBA season.
July 26, 2012 at 6:50 PM -
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The Cavaliers have been part of trade talks with the Magic and Lakers, but Byron Scott likes his team's young core even without a trade.
July 22, 2012 at 5:50 PM -
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Mike Brown is excited to have a full offseason and training camp to work with the Lakers, especially new acquisition Steve Nash.
July 22, 2012 at 5:50 PM -
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Antawn Jamison is joining up with Kobe Bryant and Steve Nash to chase a championship with the Los Angeles Lakers.
July 18, 2012 at 9:50 PM -
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The Lakers are back in discussion with the Cavs and Magic about acquiring Dwight Howard. The Rockets also continue to pursue the center.
July 14, 2012 at 6:50 PM -
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New Los Angeles Lakers point guard Steve Nash is already getting settled in and welcomed by the fanbase for the storied franchise.
July 14, 2012 at 10:50 AM -
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The Bobcats have agreed to a two-year contract with former Lakers point guard Ramon Sessions, said a person familiar with the situation.
July 12, 2012 at 6:50 PM -
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It didn't take long for new Los Angeles Lakers point guard Steve Nash to drop some of his trademark humor into Tinseltown.
July 11, 2012 at 7:50 PM -
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The opportunity is a chance for Jordan to rehabilitate his image after painful exits in his last two head coaching jobs.
July 10, 2012 at 7:50 PM -
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The Los Angeles Lakers and Houston Rockets have re-emerged as partners with the Orlando Magic in their efforts to trade Dwight Howard.
July 10, 2012 at 5:50 PM -
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Lakers spokesman John Black confirmed Tuesday that Buss is in a local hospital, but says he is recovering.
July 10, 2012 at 12:50 PM -
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Steve Nash hasn't played a game for the Lakers yet, but he is gaining more and more fans inside the Los Angeles locker room.
July 6, 2012 at 9:50 PM -
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One of the players expected to be most boasted by Steve Nash going to the Lakers is Pau Gasol.
July 5, 2012 at 10:50 AM -
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Without making changes the Miami Heat and Oklahoma City Thunder remain the teams to beat.
July 5, 2012 at 3:50 AM -
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These days it might be hard to keep Kobe Bryant, Pau Gasol and Andrew Bynum from smiling.
July 5, 2012 at 2:50 AM -
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The deal would have Nash, the MVP in 2005 and 06, teaming up with the 2008 MVP Kobe Bryant and immediately turn the Lakers into title conten ...
July 4, 2012 at 7:50 PM -
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It's being reported that Los Angeles Lakers and Houston Rockets have interest in making a deal with the Magic to land Dwight Howard.
July 1, 2012 at 6:50 PM -
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NBA Finals coverage is still on track to be the highest-rated since the L.A. Lakers-Detroit finals in 2004.
June 20, 2012 at 12:50 PM -
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Phil Jackson has been away from the Los Angeles Lakers for a season. That doesn't mean he doesn't have an opinion.
June 19, 2012 at 7:50 AM -
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Bynum averaged career highs in points and rebounds on his way to his first All-Star appearance during the 2011-12 season.
June 4, 2012 at 5:50 PM -
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Derek Fisher is often asked to compare the Los Angeles Lakers from the early part of his career
June 4, 2012 at 1:50 PM -
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LeRoy Ellis, who starred at St. John's and played for the Lakers, Bullets, 76ers and Trail Blazers, died of prostate cancer.
June 3, 2012 at 4:50 PM -
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If you mapped the places Pau Gasol is rumored to be heading you'd figure the only place not to put a pin is Los Angeles.
May 29, 2012 at 9:50 AM -
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As the Los Angeles Lakers began exit interview, Metta World Peace had some advice for teammates.
May 22, 2012 at 5:50 PM -
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They make one arrest but seek other suspects and to determine whether violence was related to team's win over the Lakers.
May 22, 2012 at 4:50 PM -
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The L.A. Lakers, Chicago Bulls, Portland Trail Blazers and even the city of Seattle have taken hits during the NBA playoffs.
May 22, 2012 at 2:50 PM -
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For all those writing eulogies for the Los Angeles Lakers, Kobe Bryant wants you to put the pen down.
May 22, 2012 at 11:50 AM -
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The Thunder advanced to the Western Conference finals for the second year in a row but the downtown celebration was marred by gun violence.
May 22, 2012 at 7:50 AM -
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Lakers center Andrew Bynum said he's "not sure" and "it' really doesn't matter" on where he plays next season. He then backpedaled.
May 22, 2012 at 4:50 AM -
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Losing is easy. Change is hard. The Los Angeles Lakers have done the former and now face the latter.
May 22, 2012 at 3:50 AM -
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Russell Westbrook scored 28 points, Kevin Durant added 25 points and 10 rebounds, and the Oklahoma City Thunder beat the Los Angeles 106-90.
May 21, 2012 at 10:50 PM -
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Lakers forward Metta World Peace is hit with a flagrant foul call as emotions run high in Game 5 against the Oklahoma City Thunder.
May 21, 2012 at 8:50 PM -
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Kobe Bryant's 36 points weren't enough for the Lakers in Game 4, as the Thunder stormed back to squeak out a win, putting them up 3-1.
May 19, 2012 at 11:50 PM -
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Kobe Bryant and the Lakers made 41 of 42 free-throw attempts to stay alive in their series against the Thunder. Earlier, the 76ers erased a 15-point ...
May 19, 2012 at 3:50 AM -
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Kobe Bryant didn't miss on 18 free throws, and the Los Angeles Lakers rallied late for a 99-96 victory over Oklahoma City in Game 3.
May 18, 2012 at 11:50 PM -
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Los Angeles Lakers guard Steve Blake is finding how fickle fame can be.
May 18, 2012 at 5:50 AM -
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James says letting a wide-open Steve Blake take the last shot was the right thing to do.
May 17, 2012 at 4:50 PM -
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The Lakers forward continues to be bombarded with criticism.
May 17, 2012 at 9:50 AM -
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You can debate whether a 29-point beating is worse than a final minute collapse. But either way the Lakers are down 2-0 to Oklahoma City.
May 17, 2012 at 2:50 AM -
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The Thunder overcame a seven-point deficit in the final two minutes for a 77-75 win that put the 16-time champion Lakers in an 0-2 hole.
May 16, 2012 at 11:50 PM -
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Kevin Garnett provided another dominant performance for the Celtics, but Kobe Bryant faltered as the Lakers fell behind 2-0 in their series.
May 16, 2012 at 10:50 PM -
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James Harden and Los Angeles Lakers forward Metta World Peace continue to mix it up in their second-round series Wednesday night.
May 16, 2012 at 8:50 PM -
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The Lakers star says look at what taking charges did to some NBA greats.
May 16, 2012 at 2:50 PM -
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The NBA fined Lakers forward Devin Ebanks and center Andrew Bynum for their actions related to Monday's 119-90 loss to the Thunder.
May 16, 2012 at 12:50 PM -
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Oklahoma City fans booed Metta World Peace every time he touched the ball in Game 1 of the Thunder-Lakers series. But apparently the animosity ...
May 16, 2012 at 9:50 AM -
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Los Angeles Lakers coach Mike Brown reacted Tuesday as if the opening 29-point loss to the Oklahoma City Thunder was just another loss.
May 15, 2012 at 8:50 PM -
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Kobe Bryant has no problem admitting how the Los Angeles Lakers' shortcomings have popped up repeatedly this season.
May 15, 2012 at 6:50 PM -
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USA TODAY Sports takes a look at the winners and losers from Monday's NBA playoff games.
May 14, 2012 at 10:50 PM -
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Kendrick Perkins was coming off a right hip injury in a first-round series and then injured his groin on the same side vs. the Lakers.
May 14, 2012 at 9:50 PM -
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The Oklahoma City Thunder blasted the weary Los Angeles Lakers 119-90 on Monday night in the Western Conference semifinals.
May 14, 2012 at 9:50 PM -
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When Metta World Peace was announced in the starting lineup with the Lakers for Game 1 at the Oklahoma City Thunder on Monday, he was roundly ...
May 14, 2012 at 7:50 PM -
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The home team Oklahoma City Thunder hold the cards in their Western Conference semifinal series starting Monday vs. the Los Angeles Lakers.
May 14, 2012 at 10:50 AM -
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Both took their fans to the brink. But now each has a fresh slate. So is the news better for the Clippers or the Lakers?
May 14, 2012 at 2:50 AM