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Anthony Davis missed the second half of the Lakers' 100-92 loss to the Suns on Sunday with a strained left groin. He is considered day-to-day, a source told...
May 30, 2021 at 4:50 PM -
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Los Angeles Lakers forward Kostas Antetokounmpo, the younger brother of NBA superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo, has been away from the team attending to a personal matter...
May 30, 2021 at 3:50 PM -
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An MRI on Los Angeles' Kentavious Caldwell-Pope on Friday showed no tear to his injured left leg, leaving the Lakers guard day-to-day heading into Sunday's Game 4 vs...
May 28, 2021 at 5:50 PM -
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The Bucks are on a mission. Luka Doncic is on another level. The Lakers are playing bully ball again. Our experts share their biggest early-postseason...
May 28, 2021 at 4:50 AM -
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Behind LeBron James and Anthony Davis' dominance, the Lakers looked like title contenders for the first time in a while, routing the Suns 109-95 in Game 3.
May 28, 2021 at 1:50 AM -
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With the Suns down 2-1 and CP3 hurting again, the future Hall of Famer is staring at another painful postseason.
May 28, 2021 at 12:50 AM -
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Get a summary of the Phoenix Suns vs. Los Angeles Lakers basketball game
May 27, 2021 at 7:50 PM -
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The Lakers have signed a 20-year extension to their lease at Staples Center.
May 27, 2021 at 10:50 AM -
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In danger of losing their lead, Anthony Davis and LeBron James take over in the closing minutes of Game 2 to lift the Lakers to a win and even the series.
May 26, 2021 at 3:50 AM -
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Sharing the same time slot Tuesday, the Lakers did their part, but the Clippers are now facing a deep hole.
May 25, 2021 at 11:52 PM -
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Get a summary of the Los Angeles Lakers vs. Phoenix Suns basketball game
May 25, 2021 at 7:50 PM -
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Anthony Davis said he got lost in the Lakers' offense during Game 1 and promised to be better in Game 2 against the Suns.
May 23, 2021 at 7:50 PM -
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Chris Paul said he "absolutely" will be ready for Game 2 on Tuesday vs. the Lakers after playing through Game 1 with a right shoulder contusion.
May 23, 2021 at 2:50 PM -
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Phoenix Suns GM James Jones, who spent the last seven seasons of is playing career as a teammate of LeBron James, said he embraces the challenge of facing the Lakers in...
May 23, 2021 at 12:50 AM -
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Lakers star LeBron James' attendance at a promotional event this week was a violation of the NBA's health and safety protocols, and the league said the violation has...
May 22, 2021 at 12:50 AM -
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Are the higher seeds in trouble? Can the Lakers advance? Our NBA experts take on the biggest themes.
May 21, 2021 at 9:50 PM -
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LeBron James said his familiarity with good friend Chris Paul's fierce competitiveness and "out-of-this-world IQ" will help as the Lakers prepare for the Suns in their...
May 21, 2021 at 7:50 PM -
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Despite a tough loss to the Lakers, Warriors star Stephen Curry said he is confident his team will bounce back in Friday's do-or-die game against the Grizzlies because...
May 20, 2021 at 1:50 AM -
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LeBron James and the Lakers overcame the Warriors and Steph Curry's 37 points in the fight for the No. 7 seed.
May 19, 2021 at 11:50 PM -
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LeBron James drained the go-ahead 3 in the final minute and posted a triple-double as the Lakers edged past the Warriors 103-100 to claim the 7th seed in the...
May 19, 2021 at 10:51 PM -
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What should we expect when LeBron James and Stephen Curry clash with a playoff spot on the line?
May 19, 2021 at 4:50 AM -
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The Lakers' defense, ranked No. 1 in the NBA during the regular season, will be tested by the league's leading scorer, Stephen Curry, right away to begin the postseason...
May 18, 2021 at 5:50 PM -
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The Lakers' repeat title bid will commence with LeBron James facing a familiar foe in the Warriors during the play-in tournament, led by James' pick for MVP, Stephen...
May 16, 2021 at 11:50 PM -
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Behind LeBron James, who had 24 points in his first game in nearly two weeks, the Lakers' hopes of avoiding the play-in tournament stayed alive, but many on the team had...
May 15, 2021 at 5:50 PM -
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LeBron James, who had missed the past six games to continue to recover from a high ankle sprain, returned Saturday to score 24 points in a win over the Pacers.
May 15, 2021 at 1:50 PM -
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LeBron James, sidelined the past six games to continue to recover from a high ankle sprain, is questionable for Saturday's game against the Pacers, and Anthony Davis...
May 14, 2021 at 1:50 PM -
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US Monastir's Ater Majok has paid tribute to former Los Angeles Lakers teammate Kobe Bryant ahead of the Basketball Africa League, telling ESPN that Bryant inspired his...
May 14, 2021 at 6:50 AM -
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Our NBA Insiders analyze how each play-in team either makes the playoffs or finds itself on the outside looking in.
May 14, 2021 at 4:50 AM -
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Atlanta has the inside track for the No. 4 seed in the East, while Boston's play-in status is sealed.
May 12, 2021 at 10:51 PM -
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The Lakers celebrated their 2020 championship with fans on Wednesday night, then beat the Rockets 124-122 to keep alive their slim hopes of avoiding the play-in...
May 12, 2021 at 9:50 PM -
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Lakers star LeBron James, who has missed five games since his two-game return from a high right ankle sprain that caused him to miss six weeks, will not be in the lineup...
May 12, 2021 at 2:52 PM -
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The Los Angeles Lakers pulled out a dramatic overtime win over the Knicks on Tuesday, but Anthony Davis said a groin issue might keep him from playing Wednesday against...
May 12, 2021 at 12:52 AM -
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The NBA play-in race adds a compelling layer to the regular season's final week. What are our experts watching, and what's ahead for the defending champs?
May 11, 2021 at 10:50 PM -
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Though LeBron James was a full participant in practice Monday, he has opted for one more day of rest, sources told ESPN on Tuesday, and will skip the Los Angeles Lakers'...
May 11, 2021 at 1:50 PM -
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Why aren't the Lakers' odds dipping? Where is the early NFL action? David Purdum and Doug Kezirian take a look at the sports betting landscape.
May 10, 2021 at 7:50 AM -
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After scoring a season-high 42 points to lead the Lakers to a convincing 123-110 win over the Suns, Anthony Davis said he's enjoying the spot his team currently finds...
May 10, 2021 at 3:50 AM -
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The Heat outlasted the Celtics on Sunday ahead a massive rematch later in the week. The Lakers got a needed win that could help them avoid the play-in...
May 9, 2021 at 10:50 PM -
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The Lakers' 106-101 loss to the Blazers dropped them to seventh in the West with five games to play, but Anthony Davis' 36-point night was "an encouraging sign," coach...
May 8, 2021 at 1:50 AM -
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The Lakers and Celtics keep falling, while the Sixers strengthen their No. 1 seed.
May 7, 2021 at 11:50 PM -
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Anthony Davis went down again as the defending champs slid closer to the play-in.
May 6, 2021 at 10:52 PM -
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The Lakers' Anthony Davis (back spasms) played only nine minutes in Thursday's loss to the Clippers, but expects to play Friday against the Blazers in what many on the...
May 6, 2021 at 9:50 PM -
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Lakers star LeBron James is expected to miss back-to-back games against the Clippers and Trail Blazers on Thursday and Friday to rest his injured right ankle, sources...
May 4, 2021 at 1:50 PM -
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LeBron James sat out the Lakers' game against the Nuggets on Monday night at Staples Center to rest his right ankle.
May 3, 2021 at 12:50 PM -
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Dennis Schroder will miss 10-14 days because of the league's health and safety protocols, Lakers coach Frank Vogel confirmed Monday.
May 3, 2021 at 10:50 AM -
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A sixth loss in seven games -- this time to the sub.-500 Raptors on Sunday -- had the defending champion Lakers being asked to contemplate a potential play-in scenario...
May 3, 2021 at 1:50 AM -
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Get a summary of the Sacramento Kings vs. Los Angeles Lakers basketball game
April 30, 2021 at 7:50 PM -
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LeBron James scored 16 points to go along with 8 rebounds and 7 assists in his return from a 20-game absence. But it wasn't enough as the Lakers fell to the Kings...
April 30, 2021 at 6:50 PM -
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Anthony Davis is back and LeBron James isn't far behind, but the Lakers have work to do.
April 28, 2021 at 11:50 PM -
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The Lakers point guard has emerged during injuries to LeBron and AD -- and he looks to stay aggressive even when the stars return
April 26, 2021 at 10:50 PM -
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Anthony Davis, who struggled in his first two games back from a nine-week absence, said he's trying to rediscover a connection with his teammates.
April 24, 2021 at 11:50 PM -
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Kristaps Porzingis rolled his left ankle while pursuing a loose ball late in the third quarter of Thursday's game against the Lakers.
April 22, 2021 at 9:51 PM -
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Anthony Davis, playing for the first time since Feb. 14 after needing nearly nine weeks to recover from a calf strain and Achilles tendinosis in his right leg, started...
April 22, 2021 at 8:50 PM -
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Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James said he deleted a tweet responding to the fatal police shooting of Ma'Khia Bryant because it was "being used to create more...
April 21, 2021 at 7:50 PM -
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Los Angeles Lakers star Anthony Davis expects to make his return to game action Thursday night against the Dallas Mavericks.
April 21, 2021 at 12:50 PM -
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Frank Vogel said Anthony Davis will "build up" over the next two days heading into the Lakers' game Thursday against the Mavericks.
April 19, 2021 at 8:50 PM -
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Despite being unable to visit the White House when the Los Angeles Lakers are in Washington, D.C., to face the Wizards this month, a future meet-and-greet with President...
April 17, 2021 at 3:50 PM -
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Anthony Davis is out Thursday against the Celtics and "unlikely" to play in the Lakers' two-game set against the Jazz on Saturday and Monday. But coach Frank Vogel said...
April 15, 2021 at 7:50 PM -
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Andre Drummond, picked up by the Lakers off the buyout market last month, scored just four points in Tuesday's win, one night after he scored just three points in a loss...
April 13, 2021 at 10:50 PM -
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Dennis Schroder, who was responsible for a team-high five of the Lakers' season-high 25 turnovers Monday night against the Knicks, said afterward that the problem...
April 12, 2021 at 10:50 PM -
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Los Angeles Lakers coach Frank Vogel said he was "super proud" of his team after routing the Brooklyn Nets despite playing without several players, including LeBron...
April 10, 2021 at 11:50 PM -
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Kyrie Irving and Dennis Schroder, who had each played more than 500 career games without an ejection, got tossed from Saturday's Lakers-Nets game.
April 10, 2021 at 8:50 PM -
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Lakers superstar Anthony Davis will be re-evaluated by team doctors this week and could return to play in the next 10 to 14 days -- with LeBron James right behind him...
April 10, 2021 at 6:50 PM -
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Miami Heat guard Victor Oladipo, who hurt his right knee in Thursday's win over the Los Angeles Lakers, will not travel with the team for its West Coast trip.
April 9, 2021 at 6:51 PM -
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The Lakers plan to unveil their 2020 NBA championship banner in front of fans in their last home game of the regular season.
April 8, 2021 at 6:52 PM -
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Toronto Raptors guards Fred VanVleet and DeAndre' Bembry and Los Angeles Lakers guard Talen Horton-Tucker have been suspended one game each without pay for leaving the...
April 8, 2021 at 9:50 AM -
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Los Angeles Lakers center Marc Gasol said he'll be ready for any role when Andre Drummond returns as the team's starter.
April 6, 2021 at 10:50 PM -
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Ben McLemore, an eight-year veteran who was released by the Houston Rockets over the weekend, filled the final open roster spot with the Los Angeles Lakers, the team...
April 6, 2021 at 12:50 PM -
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Which team should be worried about playoff seeding? Who are their biggest challengers? Our experts break down the two juggernauts.
April 5, 2021 at 4:50 AM -
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Rajon Rondo, who the Clippers acquired from the Hawks in a trade involving Lou Williams at the trade deadline, made his debut in a win over the Lakers on...
April 3, 2021 at 12:50 PM -
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Los Angeles Lakers center Marc Gasol said it hasn't been easy accepting his new role off the bench since Andre Drummond's arrival, saying that he feels like "Plan C...
April 3, 2021 at 12:52 AM -
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The Los Angeles Lakers and LA Clippers announced plans to have fans back at Staples Center in April.
April 2, 2021 at 4:50 PM -
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There is optimism within the Lakers organization that Andre Drummond will not miss more than a game or two with the right big toe injury he suffered in his debut...
April 1, 2021 at 4:50 PM -
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X-rays were negative on the right foot of Andre Drummond, who finished with four points, one rebound and two assists in an abbreviated Lakers debut Wednesday night...
March 31, 2021 at 10:50 PM -
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Rested and ready, new Lakers center Andre Drummond will play in his first game since Feb. 12 on Wednesday, when Los Angeles takes on the Milwaukee Bucks.
March 30, 2021 at 4:50 PM -
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Though LeBron James and Anthony Davis won't be on the floor with him this week, Lakers addition Andre Drummond is thrilled to be in Los Angeles, and he will wait...
March 29, 2021 at 5:50 PM -
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Jeanie Buss says the Lakers welcome it when teams like the Nets add All-Stars to their already-loaded rosters in an attempt to rival the reigning NBA champions. "That...
March 29, 2021 at 5:50 PM -
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Center Andre Drummond has signed with the Lakers, the team announced on Sunday.
March 28, 2021 at 6:50 PM -
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Center Andre Drummond plans to sign with the Lakers when he clears waivers at 5 p.m. ET on Sunday, his agent told ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski.
March 28, 2021 at 11:50 AM -
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Philadelphia 76ers coach Doc Rivers said Utah and Denver have looked strong this season, but believes the Lakers and his former team, the LA Clippers, are the teams to...
March 27, 2021 at 8:50 PM -
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The Los Angeles Lakers could finalize a commitment this weekend with free-agent center Andre Drummond, who clears waivers Sunday evening, sources told ESPN.
March 27, 2021 at 5:52 PM