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After being forced to evacuate his home, Lakers star LeBron James dispatched a taco truck to feed first responders battling the Getty wildfires...
October 29, 2019 at 3:50 PM -
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Lakers star LeBron James and his family were forced to evacuate their home in Los Angeles due to wildfires that have engulfed Southern California...
October 28, 2019 at 5:50 AM -
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Brandon Ingram says the Pelicans are a "better environment" for him than the Lakers. And he's ready to lead New Orleans without Zion Williamson...
October 27, 2019 at 4:50 AM -
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TNT's "Inside the NBA" analyzes the Clippers' win over Lakers, discussing everything from LeBron James to Kawhi Leonard to player Lakers should sign...
October 24, 2019 at 4:50 AM -
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The Clippers cannot ever compete for the Lakers' fanbase in Los Angeles, but they can compete this season for the NBA championship. ...
October 23, 2019 at 5:50 AM -
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The Los Angeles Clippers beat the Los Angeles Lakers in the season opener, but is it a preview of what's to come in the playoffs? ...
October 23, 2019 at 1:50 AM -
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LeBron James and Anthony Davis tried to woo Kawhi Leonard to Los Angeles to play for the Lakers. He moved to LA, but joined the Clippers instead...
October 22, 2019 at 2:50 PM -
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NBA Finals MVP Kawhi Leonard and other Clippers say they are used to taunts and booing from Lakers fans, who are "like a religion" in Tinseltown...
October 22, 2019 at 7:50 AM -
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Anthony Davis insists he's not interested in his business profile or movies now that he's playing in Los Angeles. "I'm just focused on basketball."...
October 21, 2019 at 4:50 AM -
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As LeBron James and Anthony Davis gain chemistry on the court, Lakers coach Frank Vogel will manage their workload this year so they remain effective...
October 17, 2019 at 9:50 AM -
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USA TODAY Sports' Trysta Krick and Mark Medina break down the questions entering this season for the Los Angeles Lakers.
October 16, 2019 at 11:50 AM -
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Here's an inside look at how the Lakers handled their week in China amid an international incident spurred by a tweet from Rockets GM Daryl Morey...
October 15, 2019 at 4:50 AM -
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While the Lakers wait for an update on Anthony Davis' thumb, LeBron James and Draymond Green will join him in sitting out the Lakers-Warriors game...
October 14, 2019 at 3:50 PM -
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Anthony Davis and the Los Angeles Lakers did not get out of China unscathed, as the star big man suffered a right thumb injury. ...
October 12, 2019 at 9:50 AM -
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The Los Angeles Lakers and Brooklyn Nets played in China, but under muted circumstances. NBA message of a global game creating goodwill was missing...
October 10, 2019 at 2:50 PM -
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What I'm Hearing: USA TODAY Sports' Jeff Zillgitt breaks down what he's hearing following the game between the Lakers and Nets which took place in China...
October 10, 2019 at 1:50 PM -
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Davis had 22 points and 10 rebounds in 18 minutes, while showing instant chemistry with his new Lakers teammates in a 123-101 win over the...
October 5, 2019 at 10:50 PM -
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LeBron James has four teammates who have won championships, and the Lakers hope they establish a culture of winning that leads to another. ...
October 4, 2019 at 6:50 PM -
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The Lakers will rely on LeBron James for ball-handling duties this season. But LeBron stressed "it doesn't matter" when he fulfills that role...
October 3, 2019 at 6:50 PM -
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We rank all 30 NBA teams before the 2019-20 season, which begins on Oct. 22. Where do the new-look Clippers and Lakers fall? ...
October 2, 2019 at 8:50 AM -
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The duos the Lakers and Clippers' have are evidence that the league is changing its once-popular Big 3 philosophy and focusing on duos. ...
September 30, 2019 at 8:50 AM -
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The NBA offseason saw teams searching for a dynamic duo. Lakers coach Frank Vogel think his duo of LeBron James and Anthony Davis is tops. ...
September 30, 2019 at 7:50 AM -
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New coach Frank Vogel believes the Lakers can be one of the NBA's best defensive teams, if the veteran-heavy squad buys in. ...
September 28, 2019 at 7:50 PM -
Lakers' LeBron James on Team USA's seventh-place World Cup finish: 'The rest of the world is better'From the Web › USA Today
Lakers' LeBron James and Anthony Davis say that Team USA's seventh-place finish isn't as simple as who chose not to go to FIBA World Cup. ...
September 28, 2019 at 4:50 PM -
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The Los Angeles Lakers are doing everything they can to make Anthony Davis feel welcome in hopes he will re-sign next summer. ...
September 27, 2019 at 10:50 PM -
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After a turbulent season, the Lakers insist they enter this season fielding a lot more synergy and positive vibes.
September 27, 2019 at 8:50 PM -
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Looking fit in his No. 23 Lakers jersey, LeBron James seemed especially enthused when talking about Anthony Davis during Friday's media day...
September 27, 2019 at 5:50 PM -
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Lakers legend Kareem Abdul-Jabbar spoke to USA TODAY Sports about everything from the NBA to his book to philanthropic projects. ...
September 25, 2019 at 6:50 AM -
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James, the most high-profile athlete in California, urged support for the bill that would allow college athletes to profit off their likeness...
September 5, 2019 at 5:50 PM -
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Dwight Howard says he is returning to the Los Angeles Lakers with a new outlook on basketball and his place in it
September 4, 2019 at 4:50 PM -
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In a radio interview, Lonzo Ball told host Big Boy that he found out he was traded to the Pelicans the same way everyone else did: on Twitter...
September 2, 2019 at 5:50 PM -
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Los Angeles Lakers' LeBron James, who's made this summer all about "Taco Tuesday" on Instagram, is trying to formally trademark the phrase...
August 31, 2019 at 10:50 AM -
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Alabama police have issued an arrest warrant for Los Angeles Lakers center DeMarcus Cousins on a misdemeanor domestic violence charge for harassing communications...
August 30, 2019 at 9:50 AM -
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Former Los Angeles Lakers star Kobe Bryant spent time with children in the Net Generation while promoting his book 'Legacy and the Queen' in New York...
August 29, 2019 at 4:50 PM -
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An arrest warrant and alleged damning audiotape are a large problem for Lakers center DeMarcus Cousins, who long ago was labeled a hot head...
August 29, 2019 at 4:50 PM -
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DeMarcus Cousins' ex-girlfriend has alleged that the Lakers center threatened in a phone call to kill her.
August 29, 2019 at 12:50 PM -
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Former Los Angeles Lakers star Kobe Bryant spent time with children in the Net Generation while promoting his book 'Legacy and the Queen' in New York...
August 29, 2019 at 12:50 PM -
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Former Lakers teammates Kobe Bryant and Shaquille O'Neal, once again, are commenting back and forth on their time together in Los Angeles...
August 28, 2019 at 11:50 AM -
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The Los Angeles Lakers and the NBA say they're investigating a claim that center DeMarcus Cousins threatened violence against a former girlfriend...
August 28, 2019 at 11:50 AM -
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Alabama police have launched an inquiry into a death threat allegedly made by Los Angeles Lakers center DeMarcus Cousins against his ex-girlfriend...
August 27, 2019 at 1:50 PM -
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Dwight Howard has rejoined the Los Angeles Lakers six years after his acrimonious departure
August 26, 2019 at 6:50 PM -
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USA Basketball World Cup roster set, after Kyle Kuzma of the Lakers leaves with ankle injury
August 25, 2019 at 7:50 PM -
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Memphis Grizzlies waive Dwight Howard ahead of veteran center's expected move to Los Angeles Lakers
August 24, 2019 at 4:50 PM -
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The Lakers are turning to a familiar — though not fondly remembered — face to fill out the roster. Dwight Howard is coming back to Hollywood...
August 23, 2019 at 7:50 PM -
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A person familiar with the decision says the Los Angeles Lakers intend to sign center Dwight Howard after he completes a buyout with Memphis...
August 23, 2019 at 5:50 PM -
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Not again: DeMarcus Cousins tears ACL in left knee, his third major injury in 18 months
August 15, 2019 at 3:50 PM -
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Four-time NBA All-Star DeMarcus Cousins, who signed with the Los Angeles Lakers this summer, suffered a torn ACL this week. ...
August 15, 2019 at 3:50 PM -
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Four-time NBA All-Star DeMarcus Cousins, who signed with the Los Angeles Lakers this summer, suffered a serious knee injury, per reports. ...
August 15, 2019 at 1:50 PM -
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Person with knowledge of situation says Lakers center DeMarcus Cousins having tests on injured knee
August 15, 2019 at 1:50 PM -
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Los Angeles Lakers forward Kyle Kuzma said he's poised to be the team's third superstar alongside LeBron James and Anthony Davis...
August 8, 2019 at 8:50 AM -
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The 2019-20 NBA season is scheduled to open Oct. 22 and will feature matchups between the Lakers-Clippers and Pelicans-Raptors, per report...
August 3, 2019 at 11:50 AM -
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Former NBA head coaches Jason Kidd and Lionel Hollins have joined new coach Frank Vogel's staff with the Los Angeles Lakers ...
July 31, 2019 at 11:50 AM -
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Fox Sports commentator Jason Whitlock blasted LeBron Jame's parenting after Los Angeles Lakers star acted exuberant at his son's AAU basketball game...
July 30, 2019 at 9:50 AM -
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Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James was at his son Bronny's AAU game in Las Vegas and jumped into the layup line for a huge dunk. ...
July 28, 2019 at 8:50 AM -
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Warriors coach Steve Kerr said Anthony Davis' trade request that resulted in him being dealt to the Lakers this summer is "bad for the league."...
July 24, 2019 at 11:50 AM -
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Newly acquired Lakers star Anthony Davis said at a camp this week that he could sign with the Chicago Bulls "if the opportunity ever presents itself."...
July 23, 2019 at 6:50 AM -
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The Los Angeles Lakers have been awarded the rights to forward Kostas Antetokounmpo on a waiver claim; brother of Milwaukee Bucks star ...
July 22, 2019 at 12:50 PM -
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The Lakers can't escape tampering jokes, especially when they claim the MVP's younger brother.
July 21, 2019 at 7:50 PM -
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Anthony Davis told ESPN that he doesn't regret making the midseason trade request that ultimately helped bring him to the Los Angeles Lakers...
July 15, 2019 at 5:50 AM -
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Lonzo Ball knew there was a strong possibility he would be included in a trade for Anthony Davis, so he wasn't upset when the deal came to be...
July 14, 2019 at 4:50 PM -
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Anthony Davis has finally joined the Los Angeles Lakers after several months of courtship between the superstar and the 16-time NBA champions...
July 13, 2019 at 4:50 PM -
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The NBA's best current duos reside in L.A. as the Lakers boast Anthony Davis and LeBron James while the Clippers have Kawhi Leonard and Paul George...
July 13, 2019 at 4:50 PM -
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When the Los Angeles Lakers introduced Anthony Davis to the media on Saturday, the star revealed he actually found out about the trade on Instagram...
July 13, 2019 at 1:50 PM -
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The notion Kawhi Leonard waited deep into free agency to join the Clippers in order to sabotage the Lakers' plans will add fuel to the L.A. rivalry...
July 7, 2019 at 1:50 PM -
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The Lakers brought in DeMarcus Cousins, Danny Green and Kyle Kuzma among others during free agency, adding depth and balance to their roster...
July 6, 2019 at 3:50 PM -
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LeBron James, Anthony Davis and the Lakers vs. Kawhi Leonard, Paul George and the Clippers in a made-for-Hollywood rivalry. Pass the popcorn, please...
July 6, 2019 at 1:50 PM -
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DeMarcus Cousins will try to win an NBA title with LeBron James, former teammate Anthony Davis and the L.A. Lakers after year with Golden State...
July 6, 2019 at 12:50 PM -
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The Lakers brought in Jared Dudley, Danny Green and Kyle Kuzma during free agency, but missed out on the big-name All-Star they were seeking...
July 6, 2019 at 7:50 AM -
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The Clippers are going for a title now with addition of two-time NBA Finals MVP Kawhi Leonard and All-Star Paul George, while the Lakers lose out...
July 6, 2019 at 6:50 AM -
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New Los Angeles Lakers forward Jared Dudley envisions a Big Three "on steroids" if Kawhi Leonard joins his team.
July 4, 2019 at 9:50 AM -
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Zach Norvell Jr. made a 3-pointer with four seconds to lift the Los Angeles Lakers over Sacramento Kings 99-97 after the Lakers trailed by 21 points earlier in the...
July 3, 2019 at 4:50 PM -
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Veteran forward Jared Dudley has agreed to a one-year deal with the Los Angeles Lakers
July 3, 2019 at 12:50 AM -
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A verified Twitter account briefly bearing Adrian Wojnarowski's name posted that Kawhi Leonard had agreed to a $144-million contract with the Lakers...
July 2, 2019 at 6:50 AM -
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Several NBA teams, including the Knicks, Nets, Clippers, Lakers and Kings, have plenty of cash to spend in free agency, which opens Sunday...
June 29, 2019 at 1:50 PM -
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Several NBA teams, including the Knicks, Nets, Clippers, Lakers and Kings, have plenty of cash to spend in free agency, which opens Sunday...
June 29, 2019 at 12:50 PM -
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What I'm Hearing: The Lakers made moves to give themselves maximum salary cap space headed into free agency. USA TODAY Sports' Jeff Zillgitt breaks down who...
June 27, 2019 at 3:50 PM -
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Person with knowledge of negotiations tells AP that Lakers trading 3 players to Wizards as part of Anthony Davis deal
June 27, 2019 at 1:50 PM -
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LeBron James, who has worn the jersey number most of his NBA career, will allow friend and new teammate Anthony Davis to wear it with the Lakers...
June 27, 2019 at 12:50 PM -
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Los Angeles Lakers owner Jeanie Buss says she was caught off guard by Magic Johnson's abrupt resignation from the team in April. ...
June 25, 2019 at 6:50 AM -
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As far as breakups go, New Orleans Pelicans point guard Lonzo Ball is taking his abrupt ending with the Los Angeles Lakers in stride. ...
June 24, 2019 at 8:50 AM