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• Chargers reunite Francisco Pinto, Adrian Garcia-Marquez to grow Latino fan base
  From the Web › The Orange County Register
  Familiar L.A. voices who once teamed on Galaxy and Lakers games will call the Chargers' games on their new Spanish-language radio broadcast on Que Buena 105.5/94.3...
  Share • July 25, 2020 at 9:50 AM
• Lakers social justice messages: Black Lives Matter is leader
  From the Web › Los Angeles Times
  Three Lakers guards will wear "Black Lives Matter" on the back of their jerseys instead of names. Seven other messages are also featured by teammates.
  Share • July 25, 2020 at 7:50 AM
• LeBron James and Anthony Davis are NBA's top duo, but is that enough?
  From the Web › Yahoo! Sports
  Is it better to have the best duo in the NBA, like the Lakers' LeBron James and Anthony Davis, or the most depth, as the Clippers might? The debate is on.
  Share • July 25, 2020 at 5:50 AM
• LeBron James and Anthony Davis are NBA's top duo, but is that enough?
  From the Web › Los Angeles Times
  Is it better to have the best duo in the NBA, like the Lakers' LeBron James and Anthony Davis, or the most depth, as the Clippers might? The debate is on.
  Share • July 25, 2020 at 5:50 AM
• Lakers vs. Magic: Three Things to Know (7/25/20)
  From the Web › Lakers.com
  L.A. play Orlando on Saturday morning at 9 a.m.
  Share • July 24, 2020 at 9:50 PM
• Seth Curry the shooting star as Mavericks edge Lakers in warm-up
  From the Web › Yahoo! Sports
  Seth Curry hit nine from nine as the Dallas Mavericks beat LeBron's LA Lakers in their NBA warm-up game.
  Share • July 24, 2020 at 2:50 PM
• Even in a pandemic, the Kobe mystique thrives with 303 tribute murals ... and counting
  From the Web › Los Angeles Times
  When Kobe Bryant, his daughter Gianna and seven others were killed in a helicopter crash on Jan. 26, artistic fans expressed their grief by creating huge tribute murals...
  Share • July 24, 2020 at 2:50 PM
• LeBron James' More Than A Vote Group Raising $100,000 For Florida Rights Restoration Coalition To Pay Fines, Fees To Allow People To Register To Vote
  From the Web › CBS Los Angeles
  James' voting rights group is helping to pay the fines and fees associated with past felony convictions for Florida citizens in order to help them become eligible to...
  Share • July 24, 2020 at 11:50 AM
• Kyle Kuzma's Playoff Upside
  From the Web › Lakers.com
  Kyle Kuzma represents upside for the Lakers in the 2019-20 postseason.
  Share • July 24, 2020 at 11:50 AM
• LeBron James speaks out on Breonna Taylor and his frustrations with racial equity in America
  From the Web › The Orange County Register
  Lakers star says Black Lives Matter is not a movement
  Share • July 24, 2020 at 9:50 AM
• LeBron James Speaks On Breonna Taylor's Death, Black Lives Matter: 'I Understand You Might Feel For Us. But You Will Never Truly Understand What It Is To Be Black In America'
  From the Web › CBS Los Angeles
  The Lakers star used his media availability after the team's first scrimmage to call for action in the case of Breonna Taylor and discuss why he sees Black Lives Matter...
  Share • July 24, 2020 at 8:50 AM
• LeBron James: You can never understand what it is to be Black in America
  From the Web › USA Today
  SportsPulse: LeBron James addressed the media following a Lakers' scrimmage and took the time to express his feelings over no justice being brought to Breonna Taylor and...
  Share • July 24, 2020 at 7:50 AM
• Nick Wright: LeBron James' senior look was psychological warfare against the NBA
  From the Web › FOX Sports
  The Los Angeles Lakers played their first scrimmage in the Orlando Bubble and fell to the Dallas Mavericks 108 - 104, but LeBron James 'Senior Citizen' look was Nick...
  Share • July 24, 2020 at 6:50 AM
• Lakers' LeBron James leading NBA effort to 'continue to shed light on justice for Breonna Taylor'
  From the Web › USA Today
  LeBron James and the Lakers played their first scrimmage in the Orlando bubble, but James spent much of his energy speaking about Breonna Taylor...
  Share • July 23, 2020 at 10:50 PM
• LeBron James on Breonna Taylor: 'We want the cops arrested who committed that crime'
  From the Web › Los Angeles Times
  Lakers stars LeBron James and Anthony Davis almost exclusively discussed Breonna Taylor and social justice after scrimmaging against the Mavericks on Thursday.
  Share • July 23, 2020 at 8:50 PM
• LeBron James, Lakers spiritedly retake the court for first time at NBA restart
  From the Web › The Orange County Register
  James and Anthony Davis each score 12 points, bench struggles in scrimmage loss to Dallas Mavericks
  Share • July 23, 2020 at 6:50 PM
• LeBron James and Lakers get taste of new NBA in loss to Dallas
  From the Web › Los Angeles Times
  The Lakers brought their usual energy in a 108-104 loss to the Dallas Mavericks on Thursday, with LeBron James and Anthony Davis playing only in the first half.
  Share • July 23, 2020 at 6:50 PM
• Running Diary: Mavs 108 | Lakers 104
  From the Web › Lakers.com
  Below is a running diary of the Lakers' game against the Dallas Mavericks, taking you through game day from start to finish.
  Share • July 23, 2020 at 6:50 PM
• Dion Waiters not shy, sinks buzzer beater in high-octane Lakers bubble debut
  From the Web › Yahoo! Sports
  Dion Waiters didn't take long to find the basket in a Lakers-Mavericks bubble scrimmage that showed little sign of rust.
  Share • July 23, 2020 at 5:50 PM
• Lakers won't allow bubble to burst their championship push
  From the Web › FOX Sports
  The Los Angeles Lakers believe they can get back into championship form immediately inside the NBA bubble
  Share • July 23, 2020 at 2:50 PM
• Lakers won't allow bubble to burst their championship push
  From the Web › Yahoo! Sports
  LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers were in rare form shortly before the coronavirus pandemic stopped the NBA season, and they're determined to find it again inside...
  Share • July 23, 2020 at 2:50 PM
• Lakers vs. Mavericks: 3 Things to Know (7/23/20)
  From the Web › Lakers.com
  With the Lakers set to get back on the basketball court against somebody in a different jersey for the first time since March, here are t
  Share • July 23, 2020 at 2:50 PM
• Jared Dudley: The Teammate You Want
  From the Web › Lakers.com
  Why Jared Dudley is an ideal NBA teammate.
  Share • July 23, 2020 at 11:50 AM
• Dwight Howard: 'If you've got an opinion on something, don't let nobody change your opinion on it'
  From the Web › Yahoo! Sports
  Lakers center Dwight Howard said he doesn't believe in vaccines.
  Share • July 23, 2020 at 8:50 AM
• Dwight Howard: 'If you've got an opinion on something, don't let nobody change your opinion on it'
  From the Web › ProBasketballTalk
  Lakers center Dwight Howard said he doesn't believe in vaccines.
  Share • July 23, 2020 at 8:50 AM
• Yahoo Sports NBA 2019-20 season restart team previews: Los Angeles Lakers
  From the Web › Yahoo! Sports
  In order to get you up to speed before the July 30 season re-opening slate at Walt Disney World in Orlando, we will be reviewing and previewing each of the 22 teams...
  Share • July 22, 2020 at 10:50 PM
• NBA players have a message for everyone: 'Justice for Breonna Taylor'
  From the Web › Yahoo! Sports
  Players such as Lakers' Alex Caruso and Clippers' Paul George are using interview time to speak about social justice such as for Breonna Taylor.
  Share • July 22, 2020 at 8:50 PM
• NBA players have a message for everyone: 'Justice for Breonna Taylor'
  From the Web › Los Angeles Times
  Players such as Lakers' Alex Caruso and Clippers' Paul George are using interview time to speak about social justice such as for Breonna Taylor.
  Share • July 22, 2020 at 8:50 PM
• Alex Caruso joins NBA calls for justice for Breonna Taylor from Disney bubble
  From the Web › Yahoo! Sports
  The Lakers guard used his media access to advocate for social justice.
  Share • July 22, 2020 at 3:50 PM
• NBA MVP 2020 - LeBron v Giannis
  From the Web › Yahoo! Sports
  Anthony Davis believes Lakers team-mate LeBron James has a good case to be named the NBA's Most Valuable Player
  Share • July 22, 2020 at 11:50 AM
• Nick Wright: Adding Markieff Morris won't affect the depth of Lakers' championship roster
  From the Web › FOX Sports
  Los Angeles Lakers' Markieff Morris is en route to Orlando to join the team for the NBA restart, hinting that the Lakers might have a depth problem going into the...
  Share • July 22, 2020 at 9:50 AM
• Lakers' Alex Caruso skips sister's wedding to stay inside NBA's Disney bubble: 'Worked too hard'
  From the Web › USA Today
  Los Angeles Lakers guard Alex Caruso missed his older sister Megan's wedding in Texas over the weekend to remain in the NBA bubble.      ...
  Share • July 22, 2020 at 6:50 AM
• Alex Caruso skipped his sister's wedding to stay in bubble with Lakers
  From the Web › For The Win
  The Lakers reserve guard made the decision to skip the wedding when the NBA mandated a quarantine upon his return.
  Share • July 22, 2020 at 5:50 AM
• Caruso skips sister's wedding, stays with Lakers
  From the Web › ESPN
  Despite the permission of the Lakers, reerve guard Alex Caruso elected to bypass his sister's wedding in Texas to stay with his team in the NBA restart bubble.
  Share • July 21, 2020 at 7:50 PM
• Lakers like the Orlando version of Staples Center: 'It is pretty dope'
  From the Web › Yahoo! Sports
  LeBron James and Anthony Davis got a glimpse of where the team will be playing games in Orlando, Fla., and Davis likes some of the features it offers.
  Share • July 21, 2020 at 7:50 PM
• Lakers like the Orlando version of Staples Center: 'It is pretty dope'
  From the Web › Los Angeles Times
  LeBron James and Anthony Davis got a glimpse of where the team will be playing games in Orlando, Fla., and Davis likes some of the features it offers.
  Share • July 21, 2020 at 7:50 PM
• AD's bubble approach: Treat it as an away game
  From the Web › ESPN
  Lakers star Anthony Davis is approaching the NBA's restart in Florida like an extended road trip.
  Share • July 21, 2020 at 4:50 PM
• Bubble Dribble: How the NBA has built something from nothing
  From the Web › The Orange County Register
  Editor's note: This is the Tuesday, July 21 edition of the Purple & Bold Lakers newsletter from inside the NBA Bubble. To receive the newsletter in your inbox, sign...
  Share • July 21, 2020 at 3:50 PM
• Markieff Morris to begin quarantine at the bubble, could join Lakers in days
  From the Web › The Orange County Register
  As his twin brother reports to practice for the Clippers, forward is still several negative coronavirus tests away from participating in restart
  Share • July 21, 2020 at 3:50 PM
• The Point: Empowered Players Know How To Be 'Next Man Up'
  From the Web › Lakers.com
  Even though he’s considered one of the young guys, Kyle Kuzma is comfortable enough in his own skin to give you his honest take on things. And back on Dec. 22, it...
  Share • July 21, 2020 at 2:50 PM
• Dispatches from the NBA bubble: Tuesday
  From the Web › Yahoo! Sports
  The Morris brothers are in town. Marcus practiced with the Clippers on Tuesday morning and Markieff arrived in the afternoon to give the Lakers a full squad.
  Share • July 21, 2020 at 10:50 AM
• Dispatches from the NBA bubble: Tuesday
  From the Web › Los Angeles Times
  The Morris brothers are in town. Marcus practiced with the Clippers on Tuesday morning and Markieff arrived in the afternoon to give the Lakers a full squad.
  Share • July 21, 2020 at 9:50 AM
• Morris Bros. joining respective teams in bubble
  From the Web › ESPN
  Marcus Morris joined the Clippers for practice on Tuesday while brother Markieff was expected to join the Lakers in the NBA bubble later in the day.
  Share • July 21, 2020 at 8:50 AM
• Chris Broussard: Giannis had a better season than LeBron, he deserves the MVP Award
  From the Web › FOX Sports
  With the news that the NBA restart will not count towards regular season awards, it seems Los Angeles Lakers' star LeBron James would be hard-pressed to stack up next to...
  Share • July 21, 2020 at 7:50 AM
• Predicting LeBron James' future titles and NBA legacy
  From the Web › ESPN
  The NBA forecast panel answers the big questions about what's next for the Lakers' superstar.
  Share • July 21, 2020 at 5:50 AM
• Lakers' LeBron James: 'Nothing is normal in 2020'
  From the Web › ProBasketballTalk
  "As far as the MVP race, I think I've shown what I'm capable of doing, not only individually but from a team's perspective."
  Share • July 20, 2020 at 6:50 PM
• Howard again questions need for masks in bubble
  From the Web › ESPN
  Lakers center Dwight Howard, who received a warning for not wearing a mask, questions the need for them in the bubble.
  Share • July 20, 2020 at 4:50 PM
• Dwight Howard says he doesn't believe in vaccines
  From the Web › Yahoo! Sports
  Lakers center Dwight Howard admitted he got warned for not wearing a mask in the NBA bubble at Disney World.
  Share • July 20, 2020 at 4:50 PM
• Dwight Howard says he doesn't believe in vaccines
  From the Web › ProBasketballTalk
  Lakers center Dwight Howard admitted he got warned for not wearing a mask in the NBA bubble at Disney World.
  Share • July 20, 2020 at 4:50 PM
• Lakers' LeBron James downplays regular-season MVP race: 'I can't control that'
  From the Web › USA Today
  His coach says the numbers speak for themselves, but LeBron James maintains he isn't concerned about a potential fifth regular season MVP.      ...
  Share • July 20, 2020 at 3:50 PM
• LeBron's MVP Push
  From the Web › Lakers.com
  LeBron James was making a push towards his 5th MVP before the COVID-19 hiatus.
  Share • July 20, 2020 at 3:50 PM
• LeBron James has adapted to a shifting world, setting the tone for the Lakers
  From the Web › The Orange County Register
  LeBron James talks about how he spent his hiatus, his family time, missing his mother, getting back to Florida and figuring out how to finish the season.
  Share • July 20, 2020 at 1:50 PM
• Bryant looming large for LeBron, Lakers at NBA restart
  From the Web › Yahoo! Sports
  LeBron James said on Monday memories of Kobe Bryant are still looming large for the Los Angeles Lakers as the team steps up preparations for the NBA's relaunched season...
  Share • July 20, 2020 at 12:50 PM
• LeBron James constructs another straw man to make his case for NBA MVP
  From the Web › Yahoo! Sports
  The Lakers superstar is once again finding motivation in slights that don't exist.
  Share • July 20, 2020 at 12:50 PM
• Bus driver tells JaVale McGee about her son's tattoo down below (video)
  From the Web › Yahoo! Sports
  The Lakers centeris giving 76ers rookie Matisse Thybulle a run for his money for the best video series by a player at Disney World.
  Share • July 20, 2020 at 7:50 AM
• Bus driver tells JaVale McGee about her son's tattoo down below (video)
  From the Web › ProBasketballTalk
  The Lakers centeris giving 76ers rookie Matisse Thybulle a run for his money for the best video series by a player at Disney World.
  Share • July 20, 2020 at 7:50 AM
• Dwight Howard, again not wearing a mask in Orlando bubble, said he doesn't believe in vaccinations
  From the Web › Yahoo! Sports
  During an Instagram Live on Sunday afternoon, Lakers center Dwight Howard again made controversial comments inside the NBA's bubble in Florida.
  Share • July 19, 2020 at 4:50 PM
• Opinion: Mask-less Dwight Howard draws attention to himself with questionable Instagram comments
  From the Web › USA Today
  Lakers center Dwight Howard is aiming to do good work during time in the NBA bubble, but his recent words and actions are shifting focus to himself...
  Share • July 19, 2020 at 3:50 PM
• Dwight Howard: Dejen de "hacer un gran problema" por no ponerse la máscara, ignorando problemas reales
  From the Web › Yahoo! Sports
  Dwight Howard habló por primera vez desde que se unió a los Lakers en Orlando y habló sobre temas sociales y el reinicio de la NBA. Él dice...
  Share • July 19, 2020 at 12:50 PM
• Inside the bubble: Lakers' Javale McGee and Sixers' Matisse Thybulle take fans to the NBA's restart
  From the Web › ESPN
  Even as NBA players prepare for the season to restart and compete for an NBA championship, they have some time on their hands. Take a look at what they're doing with two...
  Share • July 19, 2020 at 9:50 AM
• Ira Winderman: Dion Waiters ready to let the Bubble Cheese flow for Lakers
  From the Web › Yahoo! Sports
  There have been two categories of compelling players over the Miami Heat's 32 seasons. With Dwyane Wade, LeBron James, Shaquille O'Neal, Chris Bosh, Alonzo Mourning...
  Share • July 19, 2020 at 2:50 AM
• Dwight Howard: Keep awareness on what's going on outside of the NBA campus
  From the Web › ESPN
  The Lakers center is donating his remaining salary to charity, part of an effort to keep focus on the issues that matter in the world.
  Share • July 18, 2020 at 8:50 PM
• After NBA's warning, Dwight Howard calls concern about wearing mask 'pointless'
  From the Web › Yahoo! Sports
  The Lakers big man has posted several videos of himself without a mask in public spaces at Disney World.
  Share • July 18, 2020 at 6:50 PM
• Dwight Howard: Stop 'making a big deal' out of his lack of mask, ignoring real issues
  From the Web › Los Angeles Times
  Dwight Howard spoke for the first time since joining the Lakers in Orlando and talked about social issues and the NBA restart. He says national crises should be the...
  Share • July 18, 2020 at 4:50 PM
• Lakers' Dwight Howard says Breonna Taylor case is 'something we should be discussing'
  From the Web › The Orange County Register
  Lakers center Dwight Howard joins other NBA players in expressing outrage over the case of Breonna Taylor, and outlines his plan for charitable efforts in Atlanta...
  Share • July 18, 2020 at 12:50 PM
• Lakers' Vogel backs LeBron, AD for awards
  From the Web › ESPN
  Lakers head coach Frank Vogel is backing LeBron James to win the MVP Award and Anthony Davis to earn Defensive Player of the Year.
  Share • July 18, 2020 at 12:50 PM
• Lakers' Dwight Howard found it 'pointless' he was reported for not wearing mask in NBA bubble
  From the Web › USA Today
  Lakers center Dwight Howard said it was "pointless" that someone recently reported him to NBA's Campus Hotline for not wearing a mask in the bubble...
  Share • July 18, 2020 at 12:50 PM
• NBA mourns death of civil rights icon John Lewis
  From the Web › Yahoo! Sports
  The NBA mourned the passing of civil rights leader and long-time United States congressman Rep. John Lewis, who died Friday of pancreatic cancer. "The NBA Family mourns...
  Share • July 18, 2020 at 10:50 AM
• Lakers get to know new teammates in the bubble and hope to not clash with future foes
  From the Web › Los Angeles Times
  Veteran guard JR Smith and Dion Waiters are the Lakers' most recent additions, and it's been a plus to get to know them better in a close campus situation.
  Share • July 17, 2020 at 7:50 PM
• J.R. Smith, Dion Waiters find an easy early fit with the Lakers in the NBA 'Bubble'
  From the Web › The Orange County Register
  Newest additions both have history with LeBron James and have added competitiveness and levity to Lakers' practices
  Share • July 17, 2020 at 12:50 PM
• Lakers' Howard warned for not wearing mask
  From the Web › ESPN
  Howard said he was reported to the NBA's "Campus Hotline," set up to help protect players and staff participating in the league's restart in Orlando, Florida, for not...
  Share • July 17, 2020 at 12:50 PM
• Hypemaster Chuck -- Charles Barkley -- has always loved him some Trail Blazers
  From the Web › Yahoo! Sports
  Barkley picks the Trail Blazers to upset the Los Angeles Lakers -- if they get to the playoffs
  Share • July 17, 2020 at 10:50 AM
• Ex-Lakers trainer Gary Vitti sees a level playing field in the NBA's Orlando bubble
  From the Web › Los Angeles Times
  COVID-19 did not alter the NBA's competitive balance, says longtime Lakers trainer Gary Vitti on the Legends of Sport: Restarting the Clock podcast.
  Share • July 16, 2020 at 9:50 PM
• Lakers' cohesiveness could be paying dividends in NBA bubble
  From the Web › Yahoo! Sports
  As the Lakers go into their second week in Orlando, Fla., their famously close-knit team chemistry might help them avoid the pitfalls present in so much...
  Share • July 16, 2020 at 8:50 PM
• Lakers' cohesiveness could be paying dividends in NBA bubble
  From the Web › Los Angeles Times
  As the Lakers go into their second week in Orlando, Fla., their famously close-knit team chemistry might help them avoid the pitfalls present in so much...
  Share • July 16, 2020 at 8:50 PM
• Lakers' Rondo out 6-8 weeks after thumb surgery
  From the Web › ESPN
  Lakers guard Rajon Rondo underwent successful surgery on his fractured right thumb Wednesday, according to the team. His timeline to return to full basketball activities...
  Share • July 16, 2020 at 1:50 PM
• Lakers, out of their comfort zone, try to connect in unique NBA environment
  From the Web › The Orange County Register
  Coaches and GM Rob Pelinka take on new roles as players adjust to mixing with their opponents on the same campus.
  Share • July 16, 2020 at 12:50 PM
• Dwight Howard, Montrezl Harrell among those critical of NBA snitch hotline
  From the Web › Yahoo! Sports
  Lakers center Dwight Howard says he was warned about not wearing a mask after a tip to the NBA's snitch hotline. Many players are pushing back on its use.
  Share • July 16, 2020 at 10:50 AM
• Dwight Howard, Montrezl Harrell among those critical of NBA snitch hotline
  From the Web › Los Angeles Times
  Lakers center Dwight Howard says he was warned about not wearing a mask after a tip to the NBA's snitch hotline. Many players are pushing back on its use.
  Share • July 16, 2020 at 10:50 AM
• Away from the comforts of family, Lakers find new pursuits in NBA 'Bubble'
  From the Web › The Orange County Register
  LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. >> On most mornings, Kentavious Caldwell-Pope awakens to find a missed call. It might be from his wife, or one of his sons. Whoever it is...
  Share • July 15, 2020 at 6:50 PM