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USA TODAY Sports' Jeff Zillgitt previews the NBA play-in tournament and explains why the Lakers in particular may use this a spring board to make some real noise in the...
April 10, 2023 at 9:50 AM -
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Bulls center Andre Drummond is taking time to focus on his mental health after deciding to delete his social media. He sat out against the Lakers.
March 30, 2023 at 5:50 AM -
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Los Angeles Lakers All-Star LeBron James, who missed the past 13 games with right foot soreness, returned to the team on Sunday and scored 19 points.
March 26, 2023 at 4:50 PM -
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LeBron James was the leading scorer off the bench in his return for the Los Angeles Lakers in a loss to the Chicago Bulls.
March 26, 2023 at 12:50 PM -
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LeBron James, 38, tweeted Thursday that no target date has set for his potential return to the court from a right foot tendon injury suffered Feb. 26.
March 23, 2023 at 1:50 PM -
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Phoenix Suns coach Monty Williams is so done with the fouling, free throw disparity and talking about all the above.
March 23, 2023 at 5:50 AM -
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With LeBron James sidelined for several weeks with an injury, Charles Curtis shares his opinion on whether Anthony Davis can carry the Lakers into the playoffs on his...
March 9, 2023 at 11:50 AM -
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The Lakers retired Pau Gasol's No. 16 on Tuesday night. During the ceremony, he paid tribute to longtime teammate and friend Kobe Bryant.
March 7, 2023 at 9:50 PM -
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The Los Angeles Lakers hired celebrity jewelry company Eliantte to create a diamond-encrusted gold pendant to commemorate LeBron James' scoring title.
March 7, 2023 at 3:50 PM -
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Mackenzie Salmon spoke with basketball legend Lisa Leslie about the Los Angeles Lakers and while losing LeBron James to injury wasn't enough, she also pointed out their...
March 6, 2023 at 12:50 PM -
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Basketball legend Lisa Leslie is put on the spot and has to tell us which LA team is better positioned to win a title first, the Lakers or the Clippers.
March 6, 2023 at 12:50 PM -
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The Los Angeles Lakers are currently 30-33 and in 11th place in the Western Conference, as their playoff hopes hang in the balance.
March 2, 2023 at 12:50 PM -
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Dillon Brooks wore a Steve Austin-esque outfit to a game against the LA Lakers and Shaq promised he'd wear it if the Lakers make the playoffs.
March 1, 2023 at 1:50 PM -
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LeBron James sustained the injury in the third quarter of the Lakers' win over the Mavericks on Sunday and left the arena with a signficant limp.
February 27, 2023 at 5:50 PM -
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Patrick Beverley made 45 starts for the Lakers this season but was traded to Orlando at the trade deadline, who reached a buyout agreement with him.
February 20, 2023 at 5:50 PM -
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The Lakers are currently the 13 seed in the West with just seven weeks to go, prompting LeBron James to stress the importance of the final 23 games.
February 19, 2023 at 4:50 PM -
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In February 2020, the NBA renamed the Most Valuable Player award for its All-Star Game in honor of late Los Angeles Lakers legend Kobe Bryant.
February 19, 2023 at 9:50 AM -
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The Los Angeles Lakers limped into the All-Star break as the 13th seeded team in the West and we break down whether there's still hope for LeBron and crew to make a run...
February 17, 2023 at 1:50 PM -
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LeBron James is the NBA's all-time scoring leader. Does that finally tip the balance to him from Michael Jordan as the sport's GOAT?
February 16, 2023 at 3:50 AM -
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A 12-year-old girl's reaction went viral when LeBron James sat next to her during a Los Angeles Lakers-Golden State Warriors game.
February 11, 2023 at 8:50 PM -
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Lakers forward Anthony Davis told reporters that his reaction to LeBron James historic accomplishment had nothing to do with any personal animosity.
February 10, 2023 at 8:50 AM -
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Aside from Cleveland and Chicago, every team made a trade as more power shifted to the Western Conference and draft picks were in high demand.
February 9, 2023 at 4:50 PM -
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NBA trade deadline day has arrived and some big names have already been dealt. Stay up to date on the latest rumors and moves.
February 9, 2023 at 3:50 PM -
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The Lakers are trading Russell Westbrook to Utah in three-team deal that sends Mike Conley to Minnesota and former No. 2 pick D'Angelo Russell to L.A.
February 8, 2023 at 5:50 PM -
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In one of sports' biggest achievements, the Los Angeles Lakers superstar scored his record-breaking 38,388th point, against the Oklahoma City Thunder.
February 8, 2023 at 1:50 AM -
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Los Angeles Lakers fans wearing LeBron James jerseys posed for photos in front of a statue of Lakers great Kareem Abdul-Jabbar.
February 7, 2023 at 8:50 PM -
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LeBron James passed former Los Angeles Lakers great Kareem Abdul-Jabbar and became the NBA's all-time leading scorer on Feb. 7.
February 7, 2023 at 8:50 PM -
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LeBron James stopped short of advocating that the Lakers acquire disgruntled Nets guard Kyrie Irving, but he told reporters it was a "duh" question.
February 5, 2023 at 11:50 AM -
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LeBron James should pass former Los Angeles Lakers great Kareem Abdul-Jabbar and become the NBA's all-time leading scorer in early February.
February 1, 2023 at 10:50 AM -
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Lakers' Patrick Beverley received a technical foul after bringing a camera on court to try and show ref Eric Lewis that LeBron James had been fouled.
January 28, 2023 at 9:50 PM -
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LeBron James should pass former Los Angeles Lakers great Kareem Abdul-Jabbar and become the NBA's all-time leading scorer in early February.
January 26, 2023 at 9:50 AM -
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The top four scorers in the league's history all played for the Lakers for part of their career, if not all. And one legend is on the move to the top.
January 26, 2023 at 4:50 AM -
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Bronny James, son of Lakers superstar LeBron James, is one of 24 boys who will play in the McDonald's All American Games.
January 24, 2023 at 4:50 PM -
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The Lakers have been searching for trades all season that could improve the roster while still holding on to first-round picks in 2027 and 2029.
January 23, 2023 at 11:50 AM -
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If you like your NBA with a side of WWE, then Friday's Memphis-Los Angeles Lakers game was for you.
January 21, 2023 at 10:50 AM -
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LeBron James should pass former Los Angeles Lakers great Kareem Abdul-Jabbar and become the NBA's all-time leading scorer in early February.
January 20, 2023 at 9:50 AM -
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Several teams are maneuvering – including the Lakers, Raptors and Wizards – trying to improve their rosters, reduce their payrolls or get draft...
January 12, 2023 at 12:50 PM -
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The NBA trade deadline is Feb. 9, but the Lakers have been reluctant to deal their 2027 and 2029 first-round draft picks to help LeBron James win now.
January 9, 2023 at 10:50 AM -
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After a 2-10 start, the Lakers have won eight of their past 10 games and are in striking distance of eighth place in the Western Conference.
December 6, 2022 at 1:50 PM -
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The Green Bay Packers quarterback and Bucks minority owner was courtside for the game against the Lakers at Fiserv Forum.
December 2, 2022 at 7:50 PM -
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Los Angeles Lakers' Russell Westbrook was on the receiving end of a hard blow that left him gushing blood against the San Antonio Spurs on Saturday.
November 27, 2022 at 1:50 AM -
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Lakers guard Patrick Beverley was ejected in the fourth quarter Tuesday night after he knocked over Suns center Deandre Ayton with a shove.
November 22, 2022 at 10:50 PM -
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After watching Aaron Rodgers bring back the Packers against the Cowboys, Anthony Davis went off for 37 points and 18 rebounds against the Nets.
November 14, 2022 at 6:50 AM -
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Brooklyn coach Jacque Vaughn confirmed that Kyrie Irving will sit out at least one more game and will not play against the Los Angeles Lakers Sunday.
November 12, 2022 at 4:50 PM -
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Lakers star LeBron James has been seen over the years cheering for the Dallas Cowboys, even though he is from Akron, Ohio.
October 28, 2022 at 11:50 AM -
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The Lakers are 0-4 and while they won't go 0-82, it's difficult to forecast automatic wins. The issues they face include why tanking won't help them.
October 28, 2022 at 4:50 AM -
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It's bizarre the Los Angeles front office hasn't done more to surround LeBron James with better shooters - a blueprint that yielded the 2020 title.
October 22, 2022 at 10:50 AM -
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The Warriors were a big winner Tuesday night as they got their 2022 NBA championship rings then kicked off a new season with a rout of the Lakers.
October 18, 2022 at 11:50 PM -
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We all know Russell Westbrook still has talent, but chemistry with the his fellow Lakers still seems to be an issue. Tony Anderson, Mike Sykes and Charles Curtis dissect...
October 18, 2022 at 7:50 AM -
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Can the Lakers maximize what LeBron James has left, and can they do it before he decides (possibly) to finish his NBA career elsewhere?
October 18, 2022 at 4:50 AM -
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The season opens Oct. 18 with two games (Philadelphia-Boston, Warriors-Lakers), and the remaining teams begin play on Oct. 19-20.
October 11, 2022 at 2:50 PM -
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LeBron James currently has 37,062 career points and is on pace to break Kareem Abdul-Jabbar's NBA all-time scoring record, needing 1,326 more points.
October 5, 2022 at 8:50 AM -
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Major League Pickleball announced Wednesday that an investment group led by LeBron James and his business partner secured the rights to own a team.
September 28, 2022 at 11:50 AM -
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Ohio State athletic director Gene Smith said he would help the Los Angeles Lakers star play a college sport. Could he play football for the Buckeyes?
September 26, 2022 at 2:50 PM -
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Lakers owner Jeanie Buss reflected on what has been an emotional few years for the franchise and her work in preserving the legacy of her father...
August 31, 2022 at 3:50 AM -
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What would Pacers get for sending Myles Turner and Buddy Hield to Lakers? They'd get more than Russell Westbrook and two draft picks. They'd get hope...
August 30, 2022 at 9:50 AM -
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The Los Angeles Lakers acquired guard Patrick Beverley from the Utah Jazz for Talen-Horton Tucker and Stanley Johnson.
August 25, 2022 at 10:50 AM -
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James and the Lakers agreed to a two-year, $97.1 million contract extension heading into his 20th season in the NBA, according to reports. ...
August 17, 2022 at 1:50 PM -
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Lakers GM Rob Pelinka took the witness stand on the first day of Vanessa Bryant's trial against Los Angeles County over Kobe crash photos ...
August 11, 2022 at 7:50 AM -
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While NBA offseason has mostly calmed down, there is still a lot to resolve in the coming months. Here is the latest on Kevin Durant and more. ...
July 25, 2022 at 10:50 AM -
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Los Angeles Lakers star Russel Westbrook and his career-long agent Thad Foucher parted ways on Friday night, Foucher told ESPN.
July 16, 2022 at 9:50 AM -
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The biggest winner won't be known until the Kevin Durant, Kyrie Irving scenarios play out. But there are some early winners/losers in NBA free agency...
July 5, 2022 at 10:50 AM -
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Former LSU basketball forward Shareef O'Neal will reportedly play in the NBA Summer League for his father Shaq's former team, the Los Angeles Lakers...
June 24, 2022 at 4:50 AM -
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Scotty Pippen Jr., the son of Basketball Hall of Famer Scottie Pippen, has reportedly agreed to a two-way contract with the Los Angeles Lakers. ...
June 23, 2022 at 10:50 PM -
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For the sixth time in the eight seasons, the Warriors are in the NBA Finals. Team owner Joe Lacob is intent on sustaining that success. ...
June 20, 2022 at 8:50 AM -
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LeBron James is on the record now: he wants to own an NBA team, and he wants that team to be located in Las Vegas.
June 9, 2022 at 11:50 AM -
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Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James is the first active NBA player to become a billionaire, according to Forbes Magazine.
June 2, 2022 at 8:50 AM -
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Hall of Famer Charles Barkley seems to think the hire in L.A. isn't going to move the needle.
June 2, 2022 at 6:50 AM -
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For the sixth time in the eight seasons, the Warriors are in the NBA Finals. Team owner Joe Lacob is intent on sustaining that success. ...
June 1, 2022 at 5:50 AM -
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The Celtics are trying to break a tie with the Lakers for most titles in NBA history. The Warriors can snap a tie with the Bulls for the third-most...
May 31, 2022 at 2:50 PM -
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The Lakers have agreed to a four-year deal with former Bucks assistant Darvin Ham as their head coach, sources tell USA TODAY Sports. ...
May 27, 2022 at 6:50 PM -
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After several interviews and research, the Lakers narrowed their coaching search to three candidates: Kenny Atkinson, Darvin Ham and Terry Stotts...
May 23, 2022 at 3:50 AM -
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Michigan basketball coach Juwan Howard reportedly declined the chance to advance in hiring process with the Los Angeles Lakers, led by LeBron James...
May 22, 2022 at 11:50 AM -
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The Boston Celtics have a terrific opportunity to win their first NBA championship since 2008 – and overtake the LA Lakers for the most titles...
May 16, 2022 at 3:50 AM -
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As Atlanta Braves star Ronald Acuña started rounding the bases, he gave a nod to LeBron James and used the "Silencer" celebration. ...
May 8, 2022 at 6:50 AM -
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Ex-Lakers GM Jerry West demanded a retraction, apology for the way he is portrayed in 'Winning Time.' But HBO said the series 'is not a documentary.'...
April 26, 2022 at 11:50 AM -
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Former Los Angeles Lakers star Magic Johnson's strained relationship with Isiah Thomas plays a big part in docuseries "They Call Me Magic." ...
April 22, 2022 at 5:50 AM -
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Jerry West, a Lakers legend, isn't the only one perturbed with the depiction of West in HBO's "Winning Time."
April 20, 2022 at 10:50 AM -
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Jerry West has demanded a retraction and asked for an apology for portrayal on the HBO show "Winning Time: The Rise of the Lakers Dynasty." ...
April 19, 2022 at 9:51 PM -
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What the Lakers do with Russell Westbrook and his $47 million contract could define their prospects for the 2022-23 season.
April 12, 2022 at 11:50 AM