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• Lakers return $4.6M PPP loan in deference to small businesses, ESPN reports
  From the Web › Yahoo! Sports
  The Los Angeles Lakers have returned nearly $5 million that they received from the federal government through a program intended to help small businesses stay afloat...
  Share • April 27, 2020 at 11:50 AM
• Los Angeles Lakers return $4.6 million loan received from Paycheck Protection Program
  From the Web › USA Today
  The Lakers applied for and received $4.6 million from the Small Business Administration's Paycheck Protection Program. They returned the money...
  Share • April 27, 2020 at 11:50 AM
• Best of Lakers-Pelicans
  From the Web › Lakers.com
  The way back, now and everything great in between. We've got it all, showing you the best of Los Angeles vs. New Orleans.
  Share • April 27, 2020 at 11:50 AM
• Lakers return $4.6M received from small-business program
  From the Web › ProBasketballTalk
  The Lakers are estimated to be worth $4.4 billion. They are among the NBA's highest-revenue teams. They also received $4.6 million from the PPP.
  Share • April 27, 2020 at 11:50 AM
• Report: Lakers Received $4.6M In Federal Relief
  From the Web › CBS Los Angeles
  LOS ANGELES (CBSLA) – The Los Angeles Lakers this month received $4.6 million through the federal aid package which was designed to provide relief to thousands of...
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• Los Angeles Lakers return $4.6 million received from Payroll Protection Program
  From the Web › USA Today
  The Lakers applied for and received $4.6 million from the Small Business Administration's Payroll Protection Program. They returned the money...
  Share • April 27, 2020 at 10:50 AM
• Lakers pay back $4.6 million received from coronavirus rescue loan program
  From the Web › Los Angeles Times
  The Lakers have paid back $4.6 million in federal coronavirus relief the franchise applied for as part of the Payroll Protection Program.
  Share • April 27, 2020 at 10:50 AM
• Lakers returned $4.6 mil to coronavirus relief fund: report
  From the Web › Yahoo! Sports
  The Los Angeles Lakers have returned about $4.6 million obtained from a US government program meant to help small businesses recover from the coronavirus pandemic...
  Share • April 27, 2020 at 9:50 AM
• Lakers got money from loan program, returned it
  From the Web › ESPN
  The Lakers received money from a coronavirus loan relief program but then returned it.
  Share • April 27, 2020 at 8:50 AM
• Lakers History: L.A. Completes 25-Point Comeback Behind Kobe's 42
  From the Web › Lakers.com
  Bryant and the purple and gold stunned the Hornets to fuel playoff chase.
  Share • April 26, 2020 at 5:50 PM
• Magical day with Lakers legend is just part of 'all in' coronavirus fundraiser
  From the Web › Los Angeles Times
  Lakers legend Magic Johnson and Clippers coach Doc Rivers are among those participating in an auction that's raising millions to help feed people during the COVID-19...
  Share • April 26, 2020 at 8:50 AM
• Former Laker Mychal Thompson on how his brother got the Michael Jordan documentary made
  From the Web › USA Today
  Mychal Thompson, the former Lakers player, shares his rave reviews on the Bulls documentary and how he inspired Michael Jordan in a Q&A.     ...
  Share • April 26, 2020 at 7:50 AM
• Dirk Nowitzki Touches on the 2nd Round Matchup vs. the LA Lakers in 2011 | Mavericks Playoff Rewind
  From the Web › FOX Sports
  Dirk Nowitzki Touches on the 2nd Round Matchup vs. the LA Lakers in 2011 | Mavericks Playoff Rewind
  Share • April 25, 2020 at 10:50 PM
• Kobe Bryant May Have His Own 'The Last Dance' Film In The Works – Report
  From the Web › Yahoo! Sports
  The new Michael Jordan documentary about his final season with the Chicago Bulls may soon have a rival. ESPN reports that a personal film crew followed Kobe Bryant in...
  Share • April 25, 2020 at 2:50 PM
• Former Laker Mychal Thompson dishes on quarantine life, LeBron James and Klay Thompson
  From the Web › USA Today
  Mychal Thompson, the Lakers broadcaster, discusses his son Klay's recovery from knee surgery and how the NBA season would have played out.      ...
  Share • April 25, 2020 at 12:50 PM
• Magical day with Lakers legend is just part of 'all in' coronavirus fundraiser
  From the Web › Yahoo! Sports
  Lakers legend Magic Johnson and Clippers coach Doc Rivers are among those participating in an auction that's raising millions to help feed people during the COVID-19...
  Share • April 25, 2020 at 6:50 AM
• Kobe Bryant's film crew had 'unprecedented' access to Lakers during his final season
  From the Web › Yahoo! Sports
  Kobe Bryant followed in Michael Jordan's footsteps more closely than anyone else.
  Share • April 24, 2020 at 1:50 PM
• Kobe Bryant's film crew had 'unprecedented' access to Lakers during his final season
  From the Web › ProBasketballTalk
  Kobe Bryant followed in Michael Jordan's footsteps more closely than anyone else.
  Share • April 24, 2020 at 1:50 PM
• Kobe Bryant hired film crew for 'unprecedented' Lakers access in final season
  From the Web › Yahoo! Sports
  The footage was reportedly viewed by Bryant with a documentary in mind.
  Share • April 24, 2020 at 11:50 AM
• Warriors, LeBron James' Lakers primed to start real rivalry next season
  From the Web › Yahoo! Sports
  We could finally get a true Warriors-Lakers rivalry next season.
  Share • April 24, 2020 at 11:50 AM
• Mamba Out: Kobe also documented final season
  From the Web › ESPN
  As Michael Jordan's final season with the Bulls is being chronicled in a documentary, Lakers players and staffers are reminded that Kobe Bryant's final season also was...
  Share • April 24, 2020 at 9:50 AM
• This Day In Sports: Lakers go big in the 1973 NBA draft
  From the Web › Yahoo! Sports
  Height and size mattered to the Lakers on this date in 1973 when they selected seven players in the NBA draft, five of whom are in the giant class.
  Share • April 24, 2020 at 6:50 AM
• Lakers History: Kobe Outshines Melo & Iverson in 2008 Playoffs
  From the Web › Lakers.com
  Despite a torn ligament in his right hand and a sore left knee, Kobe scored 49 against Carmelo Anthony and Allen Iverson in Game 2 of the 2008 Western Conference first...
  Share • April 23, 2020 at 7:50 PM
• Best of Lakers-Nuggets
  From the Web › Lakers.com
  Buzzer-beaters, behind-the-back dunks and alley-oops. Lakers vs. Denver put on a show.
  Share • April 23, 2020 at 6:50 PM
• Social media reaction to Game 6 of the 2000 WCF win over Lakers: "These battles with LA were insane"
  From the Web › Yahoo! Sports
  Smitty was a PROBLEM for defenders in the post!
  Share • April 22, 2020 at 12:50 AM
• L.A. teams join forces to raise funds to help those affected by coronavirus
  From the Web › The Orange County Register
  Lakers, Clippers, Kings, Sparks and Galaxy launch a "Teams for L.A." sale to raise funds to help those affected by COVID-19.
  Share • April 21, 2020 at 6:50 PM
• Memories from Game 6 of the 2000 WCF vs. the LA Lakers
  From the Web › Yahoo! Sports
  Trail Blazers Classic Games on NBCSNW.
  Share • April 21, 2020 at 6:50 PM
• 'Teams For L.A.' To Benefit The Mayor's Fund For Los Angeles
  From the Web › Lakers.com
  AEG, the Los Angeles Lakers, the LA Clippers, LA Galaxy, LA Kings, LA Sparks, and Rank and Rally have joined forces to launch the TEAMS F
  Share • April 21, 2020 at 6:50 PM
• L.A. Lakers Star Anthony Davis Lists Mansion Complete With Full Indoor Basketball Court
  From the Web › Yahoo! Sports
  The athlete bought the Mediterranean-style dwelling in Westlake Village in 2018
  Share • April 21, 2020 at 3:50 PM
• Shaq: Lakers told him win 2004 title or they were breaking up team
  From the Web › Yahoo! Sports
  "Yes, from somebody upstairs in the office, 'Hey, if you don't win this series, they're looking to make changes.'"
  Share • April 21, 2020 at 2:50 PM
• Shaq: Lakers told him win 2004 title or they were breaking up team
  From the Web › ProBasketballTalk
  "Yes, from somebody upstairs in the office, 'Hey, if you don't win this series, they're looking to make changes.'"
  Share • April 21, 2020 at 2:50 PM
• Lakers' Dion Waiters opens up about depression, edibles incident
  From the Web › The Orange County Register
  In a 'Players Tribune' piece, the guard, who signed with the Lakers on March 6, took responsibility for 'the plane incident' as a member of the Miami Heat: 'It's on me...
  Share • April 21, 2020 at 11:50 AM
• 2 Families Sue Helicopter Company In Kobe Bryant Crash
  From the Web › CBS Los Angeles
  Vanessa Bryant filed her own lawsuit back in February in the crash which claimed the lives of nine people.
  Share • April 21, 2020 at 8:50 AM
• 'I want to be soccer's LeBron' - Barca winger De La Fuente sees Lakers star as biggest influence
  From the Web › Yahoo! Sports
  The American says that he looks up to the basketball icon moreso than his teammate Lionel Messi
  Share • April 20, 2020 at 5:50 PM
• Anthony Davis reportedly lists his LA home
  From the Web › Yahoo! Sports
  In a move that is sure to raise some eyebrows given his current contract situation, Los Angeles Lakers star Anthony Davis has put up his Westlake Village home on the...
  Share • April 19, 2020 at 5:50 PM
• No, Anthony Davis putting his L.A. house on the market doesn't mean he's leaving the Lakers
  From the Web › Yahoo! Sports
  The Lakers' power forward is set to hit free agency once this season is over. His real estate moves are unlikely to reveal anything substantial about his...
  Share • April 19, 2020 at 4:50 PM
• The voices of the Lakers and Clippers feel the sting on what would've been the start of NBA playoffs
  From the Web › The Orange County Register
  The TV and radio announcers for both teams are wondering what might have been – and if the season will resume at all.
  Share • April 18, 2020 at 4:50 PM
• The Check-In: Lakers guard Alex Caruso maintains G.O.A.T. status in isolation
  From the Web › Los Angeles Times
  Alex Caruso and the Lakers were enjoying a dream season until the coronavirus pandemic halted play. He's hoping to get back on the court to pursue a...
  Share • April 18, 2020 at 2:50 PM
• Gianna Bryant, teammates selected as honorary WNBA draftees
  From the Web › Yahoo! Sports
  The WNBA paid tribute to the late Gianna Bryant on Friday night, making her and two of her youth basketball teammates — Alyssa Altobelli and Payton Chester —...
  Share • April 18, 2020 at 7:50 AM
• Plaschke: LeBron James goes from shunned to beloved in L.A., a remarkable image makeover
  From the Web › Yahoo! Sports
  Lakers star LeBron James was overwhelmingly voted as the favorite local athlete in a new survey, only a year after he was booed in Staples Center.
  Share • April 18, 2020 at 6:50 AM
• This day in sports: Jerry West ready to retire from Lakers' front office — or is he?
  From the Web › Los Angeles Times
  A look at memorable sports moments from April 18, including Jerry West talking about stepping down from the Lakers' front office in 1998. He ended up lasting two more...
  Share • April 18, 2020 at 5:50 AM
• DMV native, Lakers guard Quinn Cook on his decision to change number to honor Kobe
  From the Web › Yahoo! Sports
  Quinn Cook joined Mike Locksley on 'Late Night With Locks' on Friday night.
  Share • April 17, 2020 at 5:50 PM
• Plaschke: LeBron James goes from shunned to beloved in L.A., a remarkable image makeover
  From the Web › Los Angeles Times
  Lakers star LeBron James was overwhelmingly voted as the favorite local athlete in a Loyola Marymount survey, only a year after he was booed in Staples Center.
  Share • April 17, 2020 at 11:50 AM
• Survey: LeBron is L.A.'s favorite athlete, and he plays for the favorite team
  From the Web › Los Angeles Times
  Loyola Marymount asked Los Angeles residents to name their favorite athlete and favorite team. Who finished just behind LeBron James and the Lakers?
  Share • April 17, 2020 at 6:50 AM
• Sabrina Ionescu and Kobe Bryant: A timeline of friendship between NBA great & Oregon superstar
  From the Web › Sporting News
  The NCAAW star and the Lakers legend developed a close friendship, as Ionescu bonded with Gigi Bryant and Kobe over the future of the women's game.
  Share • April 17, 2020 at 4:50 AM
• Shaq, could three-peat Lakers beat peak Jordan Bulls? 'Of course. Yes. Easily.'
  From the Web › Yahoo! Sports
  "I would have killed Luc Longley, Bill Wennington, Cartwright."
  Share • April 16, 2020 at 3:50 PM
• Shaq, could three-peat Lakers beat peak Jordan Bulls? 'Of course. Yes. Easily.'
  From the Web › ProBasketballTalk
  "I would have killed Luc Longley, Bill Wennington, Cartwright."
  Share • April 16, 2020 at 3:50 PM
• LeBron Staying Ready while Focusing on his Family
  From the Web › Lakers.com
  LeBron James is working out at home while loading up on family time during the COVID-19 hiatus.
  Share • April 16, 2020 at 2:50 PM
• Lakers History: Game 7 Revenge Over the Celtics
  From the Web › Lakers.com
  In the final game of a grueling Finals series, the Lakers avenged themselves against the Celtics.
  Share • April 16, 2020 at 9:50 AM
• Game 7 Victory Over Celtics for the Back-to-Back Champions #LakeShow2010
  From the Web › Lakers.com
  16th title over Boston in Game 7 at home. It doesn't get much sweeter than this.
  Share • April 15, 2020 at 10:50 PM
• Glory Days in L.A. | Clippers Round Table
  From the Web › Yahoo! Sports
  In a city dominated by the Los Angeles Lakers, a bunch of teenagers on the Clippers showed just how fun the game of basketball could be.
  Share • April 15, 2020 at 9:50 AM
• Report: Most around NBA expect Anthony Davis to remain with Lakers
  From the Web › Yahoo! Sports
  In a newsletter for the L.A. Daily News, Kyle Goon and Mirjam Swanson report that most around the NBA expect Anthony Davis to stay with the Los Angeles Lakers. Given...
  Share • April 15, 2020 at 8:50 AM
• Report: Most around NBA expect Anthony Davis to remain with Lakers
  From the Web › ProBasketballTalk
  In a newsletter for the L.A. Daily News, Kyle Goon and Mirjam Swanson report that most around the NBA expect Anthony Davis to stay with the Los Angeles Lakers. Given...
  Share • April 15, 2020 at 8:50 AM
• Ranking Kobe Bryant's five NBA title-winning postseasons
  From the Web › ESPN
  The Lakers legend won five titles and two Finals MVPs in his 20-year career. How do those postseasons stack up against each other?
  Share • April 15, 2020 at 6:50 AM
• Talking 'Bad Boys' Detroit Basketball (VIDEO)
  From the Web › FOX Sports
  Revisiting the 1989 NBA Finals between the Pistons and Lakers
  Share • April 15, 2020 at 5:50 AM
• Trevor Ariza didn't want to play for the Los Angeles Lakers
  From the Web › Yahoo! Sports
  Trevor Ariza wanted to play for an LA team, but not the LA team you are thinking of.
  Share • April 14, 2020 at 10:50 PM
• Rob Pelinka Discusses Maintaining Hope, Kobe, and Nelson Mandela
  From the Web › Lakers.com
  Rob Pelinka weighs in on the state of the team during the COVID-19 hiatus.
  Share • April 14, 2020 at 7:50 PM
• Talking 'Bad Boys' Detroit Basketball (PODCAST)
  From the Web › FOX Sports
  Game 2 of the 1989 NBA Finals between Pistons and Lakers
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• Lakers and Sparks championship games to be featured on ESPN
  From the Web › Los Angeles Times
  Lakers games from the 2009 and 2010 NBA Finals as well as Sparks games from the 2016 WNBA Finals will be rebroadcast on ESPN this week.
  Share • April 14, 2020 at 2:50 PM
• Purple & Bold: All the Lakers' offseason goals are now moving targets
  From the Web › The Orange County Register
  Re-signing Anthony Davis, determining the future of Kyle Kuzma, and adjusting to whatever the new NBA becomes
  Share • April 14, 2020 at 1:50 PM
• Best of Lakers-Wolves
  From the Web › Lakers.com
  A little bit from it all. A glimpse into the decades of moments that make up Lakers-Wolves.
  Share • April 14, 2020 at 9:50 AM
• Opinion: Lakers' LeBron James keeping right perspective during coronavirus pandemic
  From the Web › USA Today
  A promising Lakers season has come to a halt due to the coronavirus pandemic, but LeBron James is keeping it all in perspective.      ...
  Share • April 13, 2020 at 9:50 PM
• 'Life truly isn't fair'
  From the Web › Yahoo! Sports
  Vanessa Bryant remembered her late husband Kobe and their 13-year-old daughter, Gianna, on Monday, the anniversary of the former Los Angeles Lakers superstar's final NBA...
  Share • April 13, 2020 at 5:50 PM
• Lakers-Bulls, 1991 NBA Finals Game 1: Retro Running Diary
  From the Web › Lakers.com
  A breakdown of LAL's Game 1 victory over Chicago in the 1991 NBA Finals.
  Share • April 13, 2020 at 3:50 PM
• NBA On This Day: Kobe scores 60 in final game (2016)
  From the Web › Yahoo! Sports
  Yahoo Sports looks back at some of the most thrilling and historic games in NBA history. On this day in 2016 Kobe Bryant scores 60 points in his final NBA game, leading...
  Share • April 13, 2020 at 12:50 PM
• Best of Lakers-Clippers
  From the Web › Lakers.com
  Two teams in one city. Moments that create the City of Angels.
  Share • April 13, 2020 at 10:50 AM
• Lakers-Wolves, 2004 WCF Game 6: Retro Running Diary
  From the Web › Lakers.com
  A running diary of Game 6 of the 2004 Western Conference Finals.
  Share • April 12, 2020 at 2:50 PM
• The time Shaq offered Isaiah Rider $10,000 to fight Laker teammate Kobe Bryant
  From the Web › Yahoo! Sports
  "When I first get to the Lakers, Shaq tells me, 'If you and Kobe get into it, it's 10 Gs in the locker.'"
  Share • April 11, 2020 at 5:50 PM
• The time Shaq offered Isaiah Rider $10,000 to fight Laker teammate Kobe Bryant
  From the Web › ProBasketballTalk
  "When I first get to the Lakers, Shaq tells me, 'If you and Kobe get into it, it's 10 Gs in the locker.'"
  Share • April 11, 2020 at 4:50 PM
• LeBron James leading the Lakers even during coronavirus shutdown
  From the Web › The Orange County Register
  Even while social distancing, Lakers lean on James, who describes the COVID-19 pandemic as 'a test of our mental side, our spiritual side, a test for...
  Share • April 10, 2020 at 4:50 PM
• Magic Johnson: Basketball players 'know how to adjust' without fans, wants to see if Lakers win title
  From the Web › Yahoo! Sports
  Magic Johnson urged proper COVID-19 public health protocols but is holding out hope for the NBA playoffs.
  Share • April 9, 2020 at 11:50 PM
• Magic Johnson hopeful NBA can crown a champion despite coronavirus
  From the Web › Yahoo! Sports
  Magic Johnson says if the NBA does resume this season it will be without fans and the players shouldn't have any trouble adjusting on the fly to playing in empty...
  Share • April 9, 2020 at 8:50 PM
• Rob Pelinka Discusses Maintaining Hope, Kobe, and Nelson Mandela
  From the Web › Lakers.com
  Rob Pelinka weighs in on the state of the team during the COVID-19 hiatus.
  Share • April 9, 2020 at 6:50 PM
• Lakers History: Shaq's 61-Point Birthday Bash
  From the Web › Lakers.com
  Shaquille O'Neal's career game wasn't meant to be on the night of his 28th birthday, but things happened.
  Share • April 9, 2020 at 5:50 PM
• Lakers, Clippers would consider taking their title quests to a neutral site
  From the Web › The Orange County Register
  As for finishing the season at a remote location, Clippers Coach Doc Rivers channels Dr. Seuss: 'I will play anywhere. I will play in a house, I will play (with) a...
  Share • April 9, 2020 at 4:50 PM
• LeBron James is hoping for closure on what was once a promising season for the Lakers
  From the Web › FOX Sports
  The Los Angeles Lakers were peaking at the right time, before the NBA season was put on hold. Now, LeBron James is hoping for closure.
  Share • April 9, 2020 at 3:50 PM
• Best of Lakers-Bulls
  From the Web › Lakers.com
  These icons live forever. They're talked about endlessly but we are here to show you. Best of Lakers-Bulls.
  Share • April 9, 2020 at 1:50 PM
• One year later: Magic Johnson's abrupt resignation as Lakers president
  From the Web › Yahoo! Sports
  Last year — yes, it's only been one year — Magic Johnson stunned the entire NBA world with just a few words.
  Share • April 9, 2020 at 9:50 AM
• LeBron: No 'Closure If We Do Not Finish This Season'
  From the Web › CBS Los Angeles
  The Lakers superstar initially expressed reluctance about playing games in empty arenas, now he's up for anything that's safe and smart.
  Share • April 9, 2020 at 8:50 AM
• James won't have 'closure' on Lakers season if NBA season doesn't restart
  From the Web › Yahoo! Sports
  LeBron James won't have 'closure' on Lakers season if NBA season doesn't restart
  Share • April 9, 2020 at 7:50 AM