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Searches for Kobe Bryant's products give users a landing page that includes a purple and yellow Nike gift card with the Los Angeles Lakers logo...
January 28, 2020 at 9:50 AM -
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Searches for Kobe Bryant's products give users a landing page that includes a purple and yellow Nike gift card with the Los Angeles Lakers logo...
January 28, 2020 at 7:50 AM -
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USA TODAY's Jeff Zillgitt saw first-hand with the Lakers how one falsehood and one truth bookended week filled with life's most emotional...
January 27, 2020 at 2:50 PM -
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In a performance that was as fitting as it was epic, Kobe Bryant scored 60 points in the Los Angeles Lakers' 101-96 victory over the Utah...
January 27, 2020 at 2:50 PM -
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The NBA announced Monday the game between the Lakers and Clippers set for Tuesday will be postponed.
January 27, 2020 at 2:50 PM -
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Hundreds of Los Angeles Lakers fans gathered around Staples Center to mourn the player they once cheered for so many years.
January 27, 2020 at 2:50 PM -
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Kobe Bryant had incredible moments in his Lakers career, but seeing recent images with daughter Gianna, it's clear he had embraced life as a father...
January 27, 2020 at 6:50 AM -
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Clippers coach Doc Rivers couldn't hold back his tears in talking about Kobe Bryant. "I'm lucky that I got to coach and compete against him," he...
January 27, 2020 at 5:50 AM -
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Jerry West, the legendary Lakers player who as GM brought Kobe Bryant to Los Angeles, remembered the late star in an emotional interview. ...
January 26, 2020 at 8:50 PM -
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It will take Los Angeles Lakers fans a long time to process what happened Sunday, when NBA legend Kobe Bryant was killed in a helicopter...
January 26, 2020 at 7:50 PM -
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In a series of tweets posted Sunday afternoon, President Donald Trump called Bryant's death after a helicopter crash "devastating." ...
January 26, 2020 at 5:50 PM -
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During playing days with the Lakers, Kobe Bryant would travel by helicopter from his home in Orange County to LA to avoid traffic and to stay...
January 26, 2020 at 4:50 PM -
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Tragedy struck the sports world Sunday with news of Kobe Bryant's death. What we know about the California helicopter crash that killed nine...
January 26, 2020 at 3:50 PM -
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Kobe Bryant played 20 seasons in the NBA from 1995 through 2016 and leaves a legacy of ferocious competitiveness and prolific scoring. ...
January 26, 2020 at 3:50 PM -
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Former Lakers star and executive Magic Johnson says he and his wife, Cookie, "are heartbroken" over the death of Kobe Bryant in a helicopter crash...
January 26, 2020 at 3:50 PM -
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During playing days with the Lakers, Kobe Bryant would travel by helicopter from his home in Orange County to LA to avoid traffic and to stay...
January 26, 2020 at 3:50 PM -
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Bryant and O'Neal spent eight seasons together with the Lakers, winning three NBA championships.
January 26, 2020 at 2:50 PM -
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Bryant, who spent his entire career with the Lakers, was actually drafted by the Hornets in 1996.
January 26, 2020 at 1:50 PM -
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Take a look back through LeBron James' storied career, from his high school days at St. Vincent-St. Mary in Akron to his time with the...
January 25, 2020 at 9:50 PM -
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LeBron James said it was "just surreal" to speak briefly with the former president on the floor after the Lakers defeated the Nets at Barclays Center...
January 23, 2020 at 10:50 PM -
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The former Los Angeles Lakers star coaches his daughter's AAU team here. The academy offers pros and amateurs alike a different kind of experience...
January 23, 2020 at 3:50 PM -
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USA TODAY Sports' Jeff Zillgitt talks to Lakers about Dwight Howard competing in the dunk contest.
January 23, 2020 at 7:50 AM -
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Former L.A. Lakers star Kobe Bryant talks to USA TODAY Sports about the record, playing against LeBron James, how he helped shape his training habits...
January 22, 2020 at 11:50 AM -
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The Celtics needed a win - Kemba Walker in particular, who entered 0-28 vs. LeBron James - and they got it in dominant fashion over rival Lakers...
January 20, 2020 at 7:50 PM -
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LeBron James watched son Bronny and Sierra Canyon play in the Hoophall Classic hours before James and the Lakers were set to play the Boston...
January 20, 2020 at 12:50 PM -
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New Orleans' Zion Williamson debuted on the list at No. 15. The Lakers, Philadelphia, Houston, Boston and Brooklyn have two players in the top 15...
January 17, 2020 at 2:50 PM -
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Traded from the team that took him No.1 in the 2017 draft, Markelle Fultz recorded his second triple-double in Magic's surprise win over the...
January 16, 2020 at 5:50 AM -
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Lakers' Anthony Davis continues to have soreness around his tailbone area, but may be eyeing a return Saturday against the Rockets in Houston...
January 15, 2020 at 12:50 PM -
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Lakers star Anthony Davis has been sidelined for past three games with latest injury. But that won't stop him from being aggressive when he returns...
January 15, 2020 at 4:50 AM -
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Lakers' Anthony Davis jokes, 'It looks like they don't need me'
January 14, 2020 at 3:50 PM -
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The LA Lakers have shown how they could adjust should Anthony Davis continue to miss playing time.
January 14, 2020 at 4:50 AM -
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It is unclear to what extent the Los Angeles Lakers will consider Anthony Davis fully healthy before clearing him to play.
January 13, 2020 at 8:50 PM -
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It is unclear to what extent the Los Angeles Lakers will consider Anthony Davis fully healthy before clearing him to play.
January 13, 2020 at 7:50 PM -
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Luka Doncic ripped his own jersey right down the middle in a bit of frustration during the Mavericks' Friday night game against the Lakers...
January 10, 2020 at 8:50 PM -
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Welcome to Weekly Pulse. In this week's episode we dive into some NBA trade rumors. USA TODAY's Jeff Zillgitt gives his thoughts on who's staying and who's moving before...
January 10, 2020 at 11:50 AM -
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Knicks guard Bobby Portis fined $25,000, apologizes for reckless contact to the head of Lakers guard Kentavious Caldwell-Pope. ...
January 8, 2020 at 4:50 PM -
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What I'm Hearing: After declining the Lakers extension offer, what is Anthony Davis' next move?
January 8, 2020 at 8:50 AM -
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LeBron James asked Anthony Davis if he needed anything after the latter suffered a back injury. "You got a win for me," his teammate responded...
January 8, 2020 at 4:50 AM -
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Knicks forward Bobby Portis was tossed from Tuesday night's game against the Lakers for his hard foul on Kentavious Caldwell-Pope. ...
January 7, 2020 at 9:50 PM -
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Yes, Anthony Davis declined Los Angeles' four-year, $146 million max extension. But don't fret Lakers fans, the All-Star isn't going anywhere...
January 7, 2020 at 5:50 PM -
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Los Angeles Lakers star Anthony Davis declined a four-year, $146 million max extension on Tuesday so he can become an unrestricted free agent in July...
January 7, 2020 at 2:50 PM -
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Lakers owner Jeanie Buss held back tears when discussing David Stern's mentorship, his support for Magic Johnson and the nixed Chris Paul deal...
January 2, 2020 at 4:50 AM -
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As LeBron James turns 35, the Lakers star was reflective in his life and approach. He has desires on sustaining greatness even into his 30s...
December 30, 2019 at 4:50 AM -
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SportsPulse: Mark Medina was at the battle of LA on Christmas day. Despite the Clippers' win, Medina believes there's plenty of reasons for the Lakers to feel like they...
December 26, 2019 at 10:50 AM -
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The Clippers improved to 2-0 vs. the Lakers this season, but don't jump to any conclusions about how a playoff series between these teams would go...
December 25, 2019 at 11:50 PM -
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The Lakers struggled mightily in their season-opening loss to the Clippers, but can even the score with the Los Angeles rivals on Christmas Day...
December 25, 2019 at 7:50 AM -
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The NBA's Christmas Day slate features a Clippers-Lakers showdown in Los Angeles between close friends on opposite sides, Paul George and Frank Vogel...
December 23, 2019 at 4:50 PM -
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With the Lakers and Clippers set for a Christmas showdown, USA TODAY Sports spoke with a group of NBA analysts to break down the L.A. story lines...
December 23, 2019 at 5:50 AM -
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Giannis Antetokounmpo and the Bucks took down LeBron James, Anthony Davis and the Lakers, but the reigning MVP said "it wasn't a special game."...
December 19, 2019 at 11:50 PM -
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Giannis Antetokounmpo had 34 points and hit a career-high five 3s to lead the Bucks to a 111-104 win over LeBron James, Anthony Davis and the Lakers...
December 19, 2019 at 8:50 PM -
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In this week's hot topics discussion, we address the Bucks and Lakers and their quest for 70-win seasons and the MVP candidates on both teams...
December 18, 2019 at 1:50 PM -
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How Lakers and Clippers handle load management with their respective stars is different, and that's OK because their circumstances are not the same...
December 18, 2019 at 4:50 AM -
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With Anthony Davis sitting due to a sprained ankle, the Lakers saw their seven-game winning streak snapped by the Pacers.
December 17, 2019 at 7:50 PM -
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After a turnover-filled first half, LeBron James heard it from Anthony Davis. He responded with a big second half to guide the Lakers past he Heat...
December 13, 2019 at 10:50 PM -
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The Los Angeles Lakers have the best record in the NBA, and there's no signs of letting up from LeBron James and Anthony Davis. ...
December 12, 2019 at 11:50 AM -
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USA TODAY's NBA staff addresses where Lakers star Anthony Davis fits in the MVP conversation and trade prospects for Cleveland's Kevin Love...
December 12, 2019 at 7:50 AM -
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LeBron will climb the career scoring and assist lists to burnish a résumé that already includes three titles, four MVPs and 15 All-Star appearances...
December 2, 2019 at 4:50 AM -
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Dirk Nowitzki took in the Mavericks-Lakers game at Staples Center and was surprised when L.A. played a tribute video to the recently retired legend...
December 1, 2019 at 8:50 PM -
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What I'm Hearing: After missing 27 games last season LeBron is looking better than ever, but will that be enough to bring the Lakers to the championship...
November 29, 2019 at 11:50 PM -
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LA Lakers star Anthony Davis logged a season-high 41 points in a dominant homecoming performance against his former team, the New Orleans Pelicans...
November 28, 2019 at 5:50 AM -
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Anthony Davis has no idea what to expect when he returns to New Orleans for first time. But Lakers teammate LeBron James hopes to have given help...
November 27, 2019 at 10:50 AM -
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What I'm Hearing: After missing 27 games last season LeBron is looking better than ever, but will that be enough to bring the Lakers to the championship...
November 27, 2019 at 9:50 AM -
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Brandon Ingram and the Pelicans say the trade last year with the Lakers for Anthony Davis worked out for everybody.
November 26, 2019 at 6:50 PM -
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Los Angeles Lakers' Anthony Davis expects boos in his first visit since his trade request, but Jrue Holiday notes, 'He's done a lot for this city.'...
November 26, 2019 at 4:50 PM -
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LeBron James and the Lakers haven't quite completed a quarter of the season, yet "M-V-P!" chants for James might not be premature. ...
November 26, 2019 at 4:50 AM -
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Anthony Davis has been showered in cheers by Lakers fans so far this season. He knows he'll hear a different sound when the faces the Pelicans...
November 25, 2019 at 10:50 PM -
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Los Angeles Lakers' LeBron James feels he is being fouled in the paint but is not getting any calls: "It's been a theme for me, personally," he said...
November 24, 2019 at 9:50 AM -
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Rob Gronkowski made a "big" announcement Tuesday before putting on his dance shoes during halftime along with James Corden and Venus Williams...
November 20, 2019 at 4:50 AM -
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LeBron James and the Lakers were inspired by Kobe Bryant's presence during Hawks game at the Staples Center.
November 18, 2019 at 4:50 AM -
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Former Lakers head coach Luke Walton returned to L.A. as the Kings coach, but lost to LeBron James at the Staple Center.
November 16, 2019 at 5:50 AM -
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LeBron James had doubts Carmelo Anthony would get another chance to play in the NBA, had hoped Los Angeles Lakers would sign him last season...
November 15, 2019 at 1:50 PM -
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What I'm Hearing: Mark Medina spoke with members of the Los Angeles Lakers about what future plans look like for keeping Anthony Davis healthy throughout the season...
November 14, 2019 at 6:50 AM -
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Anthony Davis says he wants to play through a shoulder injury, but the Lakers may be better off give him time to fully recover. ...
November 11, 2019 at 4:50 PM -
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The Raptors' win over the Lakers showed have they have adjusted following the departure of Kawhi Leonard -- and they still have title aspirations...
November 11, 2019 at 5:50 AM -
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Heat guard Dion Waiters had an adverse reaction after eating a THC-infused edible while on team flight from Phoenix to Los Angeles to play Lakers...
November 10, 2019 at 9:50 AM -
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Miami Heat guard Dion Waiters had a panic attack after eating a THC-infused edible while on team flight from Phoenix to Los Angeles to play Lakers...
November 10, 2019 at 8:50 AM -
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LeBron James, a month from his 35th birthday, remains well ahead of Father Time and is proving he's not washed up.
November 9, 2019 at 5:50 AM -
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Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James has long been known as King James. After Tuesday, he called himself a new moniker on Twitter: #WashedKing...
November 6, 2019 at 4:50 AM -
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Lakers star forward Anthony Davis gave his hometown Bulls fans hope with his response to a young kid at a Nike-sponsored event in Chicago on Monday...
November 5, 2019 at 7:50 AM -
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Lakers star Anthony Davis dominated with 40 points and 20 rebounds despite shoulder pain he said was 'bothering' him a lot. Should L.A. be worried...
October 30, 2019 at 4:50 AM