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The Lakers, Nets and Thunder are among the NBA teams that have arranged for coronavirus testing of players and staff through private labs. ...
March 19, 2020 at 2:50 PM -
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The Lakers were among several NBA teams that had not tested players initially out of sensitivity for the limited supply of kits. ...
March 18, 2020 at 12:50 PM -
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Lakers players will undergo coronavirus testing after their last opponent - the Nets - had four players test positive.
March 17, 2020 at 8:50 PM -
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Their previous games were against the Los Angeles Lakers, Chicago Bulls, San Antonio Spurs and Memphis Grizzlies. The NBA now has seven public cases...
March 17, 2020 at 3:50 PM -
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The Nets did not name the players. Their previous games were against the Los Angeles Lakers, Chicago Bulls, San Antonio Spurs and Memphis Grizzlies...
March 17, 2020 at 1:50 PM -
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Lakers' star LeBron James has kept the I Promise School Family Resource Center open to provide food and supplies during school stoppage. ...
March 15, 2020 at 8:50 AM -
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Nearly four days after saying "I ain't playing" if the NBA were to hold games without fans, LeBron James changes course.
March 10, 2020 at 1:50 PM -
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L.A.'s Anthony Davis tells USA TODAY Sports: "I always try to create partnerships with companies that have some reference with my life." ...
March 10, 2020 at 8:50 AM -
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It doesn't take a psychic to see that the No. 1 seed Lakers and No. 2 seed Clippers could meet in the NBA playoffs. But what would happen if they did...
March 8, 2020 at 8:50 PM -
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Both teams downplayed Sunday's showdown as a potential playoff preview, but the Lakers topped the Clippers in a back-and-forth thriller worthy of May...
March 8, 2020 at 4:50 PM -
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LeBron James got the upper hand against Giannis Antetokounmpo in what could be a preview of the NBA Finals.
March 7, 2020 at 4:50 AM -
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Despite growing fears over the coronavirus, LeBron James was clear: "If I show up to an arena and there are no fans in there, I ain't playing."...
March 7, 2020 at 12:50 AM -
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The stars were out at Staples Center on Friday night. The problem for the Bucks, though, was the Lakers had two of them and they only had one...
March 6, 2020 at 11:50 PM -
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Both teams will downplay Friday night's marquee matchup, but one can't help but wonder if Lakers vs. Bucks will be a precursor to June. ...
March 6, 2020 at 5:50 AM -
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Eleven NBA players have won back-to-back MVP awards, including LeBron James. His body of work with the Lakers, at 35, is remarkable. But is it enough...
March 5, 2020 at 6:50 PM -
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Dion Waiters is expected to sign with the Lakers after a workout and meeting included discussions about staying professional on and off the court...
March 5, 2020 at 4:50 PM -
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LeBron James insists he practiced the 36-foot 3-pointer he made in the Los Angeles Lakers' win over the Philadelphia 76ers on Tuesday night...
March 4, 2020 at 12:50 AM -
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LeBron James and Zion Williamson are two compelling reasons fans would watch a potential No. 1 vs. No. 8 duel between the Lakers and...
March 2, 2020 at 9:50 AM -
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Ja Morant thanked "this guy" on Twitter who led to his memorable performance against the Lakers. Now hear from Daniel Greer, the man behind the tweet...
March 1, 2020 at 5:50 AM -
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LeBron James scored 19 points and Anthony Davis finished with 15 points and nine rebounds as Los Angeles lost for only the second time in February...
February 29, 2020 at 11:50 PM -
Opinion: Nuggets need to improve if they want to compete with Lakers, Clippers in Western ConferenceFrom the Web › USA Today
Nuggets won't be an NBA contender if they can't compete with the Lakers and Clippers in the Western Conference.
February 29, 2020 at 5:50 AM -
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SportsPulse: USA TODAY Sports' Mark Medina feels a first-round matchup between the Lakers and Pelicans is something all NBA fans would love to see...
February 26, 2020 at 8:50 AM -
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LeBron James took control for the Los Angeles Lakers on Tuesday to power the team to a victory over Zion Williamson and the New Orleans...
February 26, 2020 at 7:50 AM -
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LeBron James scored a season-high 40 points to guide the Lakers to a victory against Zion Williamson and the Pelicans.
February 25, 2020 at 10:50 PM -
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While mourners celebrated Kobe Bryant at the Staples Center, others around Southern California found their own ways to honor the former Lakers star...
February 24, 2020 at 3:50 PM -
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In tribute to Kobe Bryant, a tearful Michael Jordan says the former Los Angeles Lakers star was "like a little brother" to him. ...
February 24, 2020 at 1:50 PM -
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Rob Pelinka, who was Kobe Bryant's agent for years, is helping the Lakers navigate tragedy while dealing with losing his best friend and...
February 24, 2020 at 8:50 AM -
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Magic Johnson said 'it will take years to get over" the deaths of former Los Angeles Lakers star Kobe Bryant and his daughter Gianna. ...
February 24, 2020 at 6:50 AM -
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Jaren Jackson Jr. suffered the injury in Friday's loss to Lakers and will be re-evaluated in two weeks.
February 23, 2020 at 1:50 PM -
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Anthony Davis has spent his first season with L.A. in front of an audience nervously awaiting for him to suffer a injury. Yet, he has been...
February 22, 2020 at 5:50 AM -
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Last week it was thought DeMarcus Cousins could see the court for the Lakers in the playoffs. Now he'll have to continue his rehab as a free agent...
February 21, 2020 at 7:50 PM -
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This week we're talking basketball. Find out what the rest of the NBA season has in store, and who we think a dark horse might be in the western...
February 21, 2020 at 11:50 AM -
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In China, Los Angeles Lakers legend Kobe Bryant was god-like. His impact on the nation and the game has been unlike any other NBA athlete. ...
February 20, 2020 at 2:50 PM -
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Kareem Abdul-Jabbar once gave young Kobe Bryant advice about basketball. Two decades later, he played peek-a-boo with Bryant's daughter young...
February 19, 2020 at 6:50 PM -
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During All-Star Weekend, Magic Johnson predicted a Lakers-Clippers conference final matchup and discussed the strengths of both squads. ...
February 19, 2020 at 3:50 AM -
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The Los Angeles Lakers announced that registration is now open for tickets to the memorial service for Kobe and Gianna Bryant on Feb. 24. ...
February 14, 2020 at 12:50 PM -
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Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James continues his march up the NBA's all-time assists list thanks to his unselfish philosophy on the game he...
February 13, 2020 at 5:50 AM -
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LeBron James and Anthony Davis were among 44 finalists, including five Lakers, to play on the U.S. men's team for the 2020 Olympics in...
February 11, 2020 at 4:50 AM -
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Anthony Davis, who grew up on Chicago's South Side, has a full itinerary as he plays host to NBA's biggest weekend in front of family, friends...
February 10, 2020 at 3:50 AM -
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Late Los Angeles Lakers superstar Kobe Bryant was honored in multiple ways Sunday night during the Academy Awards.
February 9, 2020 at 7:50 PM -
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Free agent point guard Darren Collison told interested teams he isn't ready to return to the NBA and remains unsure if he ever will. ...
February 9, 2020 at 6:50 PM -
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Free agent point guard Darren Collison reportedly told interested teams he isn't ready to return to the NBA and remains unsure if he ever will...
February 9, 2020 at 5:50 PM -
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The Lakers didn't to make any moves before the NBA trade deadline, but all signs point to the possibility of them signing free agent Darren...
February 7, 2020 at 5:50 AM -
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Daryl Morey considers the Lakers the favorite to win the NBA title, but he's confident the Rockets have the roster to take down L.A. ...
February 7, 2020 at 4:50 AM -
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The Heat, Warriors and Clippers scored before the end of the trade deadline, but the Lakers, Pistons and Celtics missed out. ...
February 6, 2020 at 4:50 PM -
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The Lakers' Kyle Kuzma has been a subject of trade rumors entering deadline. The 24-year-old is using wisdom gained from Kobe Bryant to deal with...
February 5, 2020 at 4:50 AM -
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Lakers center Dwight Howard said it pains him that he never told NBA legend Kobe Bryant how much he appreciated him. "It is pretty hard for...
February 5, 2020 at 4:50 AM -
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Before the Spurs' game against the Lakers, coach Gregg Popovich discussed his relationship with the late Kobe Bryant.
February 4, 2020 at 8:50 PM -
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USA TODAY Sports' Mark Medina and Brent Schrotenboer describe the scene at Staples Center during the tribute to Kobe Bryant. ...
February 1, 2020 at 7:50 AM -
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In their first game since Kobe Bryant's death, the Los Angeles Lakers paid tribute to their legend. To do that, LeBron James went off...
February 1, 2020 at 6:50 AM -
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While Anthony Davis and LeBron James are at different stages of their NBA careers, it also explains how Kobe Bryant could influence so many NBA...
February 1, 2020 at 2:50 AM -
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The Trail Blazers' Damian Lillard is playing the best basketball of his career, but had a hard time feeling proud of his 48 points vs...
February 1, 2020 at 1:50 AM -
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Fans brought art, shared memories and grieved at first Lakers game since Kobe Bryant, daughter Gianna, seven others were killed in a helicopter...
January 31, 2020 at 11:50 PM -
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Vanessa Bryant reacted on Instagram to the two empty seats at Staples Center the Lakers draped with jerseys: A No. 24 for Kobe and a No. 2 for...
January 31, 2020 at 10:50 PM -
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The Los Angeles Lakers organization, players and fans honored Kobe Bryant with a heart-wrenching pregame tribute.
January 31, 2020 at 9:50 PM -
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Usher sang "Amazing Grace,", Boys II Men sang "The Star-Spangled Banner", LeBron James gave a heartfelt speech before Lakers returned to the...
January 31, 2020 at 8:50 PM -
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Fans brought art, shared memories and grieved at first Lakers game since Kobe Bryant, daughter Gianna, seven others were killed in a helicopter...
January 31, 2020 at 7:50 PM -
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The Lakers hosted the Portland Trail Blazers on Jan. 31, the team's first game since Kobe Bryant died in a helicopter crash. ...
January 31, 2020 at 5:50 PM -
Trail Blazers' Carmelo Anthony, one of Kobe Bryant's best friends, missing Lakers game, Kobe tributeFrom the Web › USA Today
Lakers are playing their first game since Kobe Bryant died in a helicopter crash. Anthony, one of Bryant's closest friends, did not make the...
January 31, 2020 at 3:50 PM -
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The Lakers are playing their first game since Kobe Bryant died in a helicopter crash. Anthony was one of Bryant's closest friends in NBA...
January 31, 2020 at 1:50 PM -
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Some clues have emerged surrounding how the Los Angeles Lakers will honor Kobe Bryant for their first game since their former star's tragic death...
January 31, 2020 at 1:50 PM -
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Former USA TODAY photographer Eileen Blass took these negatives of then-high schooler Kobe Bryant in 1995 at Lower Merion near Philadelphia...
January 31, 2020 at 11:50 AM -
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Luke Walton, who spent a nearly decade as Kobe Bryant's teammate with the Lakers, took time to check out the fan-made memorials at L.A...
January 31, 2020 at 4:50 AM -
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Five days after the tragic death of Kobe Bryant, the LA Lakers will play their first game, hosting the Trail Blazers at Staples Center. ...
January 31, 2020 at 3:50 AM -
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Luke Walton, who spent a nearly decade as Kobe Bryant's teammate with the Lakers, took time to check out the fan-made memorials at L.A...
January 30, 2020 at 9:50 PM -
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Lakers GM Rob Pelinka, who was also Kobe Bryant's agent during most of his NBA career, released a statement Thursday.
January 30, 2020 at 8:50 PM -
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Couple designs, cuts giant picture of LA Lakers legend Kobe Bryant into the grass at a park in Pleasanton, California.
January 30, 2020 at 8:50 PM -
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Lakers coach Frank Vogel tries to prepare team for Friday's game against Trail Blazers as the organization will honor Kobe Bryant throughout night...
January 30, 2020 at 8:50 PM -
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Los Angeles Lakers owner Jeanie Buss shares story of how a lunch with Kobe Bryant and daughter Gianna helped her find strength after father's...
January 30, 2020 at 2:50 PM -
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The Lakers are among the last of the family-owned teams, and that close-knit nature might be the reason they can navigate an unfathomable...
January 30, 2020 at 2:50 PM -
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On StubHub, the most expensive ticket as of Thursday afternoon was more than $6,500, while the cheapest ticket on Ticketmaster was $750. ...
January 30, 2020 at 2:50 PM -
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The Los Angeles Lakers mourned the loss of Kobe Bryant in their first significant statement since his death.
January 29, 2020 at 10:50 PM -
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LeBron James was among those who spoke at a private Lakers team luncheon Tuesday, where coach Frank Vogel said, ''we grieved together.'' ...
January 29, 2020 at 4:50 PM -
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LeBron James was among those who spoke at a private Lakers team luncheon Tuesday, where coach Frank Vogel said, ''we grieved together.'' ...
January 29, 2020 at 3:50 PM -
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StubHub will be donating proceeds from two Lakers games to the Kobe & Vanessa Bryant Family Foundation. Prices of game vs. Portland have...
January 29, 2020 at 10:50 AM -
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While picturing Kobe Bryant, fans remember him wearing either No. 8 or No. 24. Here's why he changed numbers during the 2006-07 season. ...
January 29, 2020 at 6:50 AM -
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The Lakers likely will honor Kobe Bryant at their next scheduled home game, Friday against the Portland Trail Blazers, with a moment of...
January 28, 2020 at 3:50 PM -
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Metta World Peace finally got to see another side of Kobe Bryant during Bryant's farewell season with the Los Angeles Lakers in 2016. ...
January 28, 2020 at 2:50 PM -
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The current logo is a silhouette of Los Angeles Lakers great and Hall of Famer Jerry West, who was a longtime player and front office...
January 28, 2020 at 11:50 AM -
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Sports Pulse: Jeff Zillgitt breaks down his experience being on the road with the Lakers.
January 28, 2020 at 9:50 AM