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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 -
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Team doctors cleared Anthony Davis to begin advancing his on-court work after an evaluation on Friday, nearly six weeks after Davis last played in a game because of a...
March 26, 2021 at 8:50 PM -
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Dwight Howard received his 2020 Lakers championship ring before Thursday night's game, then was ejected in the first half after getting into it with Lakers big man...
March 25, 2021 at 9:50 PM -
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Members of the Lakers organization are expected to receive a vaccine for COVID-19 this week, sources told ESPN.
March 24, 2021 at 9:51 AM -
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With their two biggest stars on the shelf, the defending champs have little choice but to play through their problems.
March 23, 2021 at 11:50 PM -
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NBA Hall of Famer Elgin Baylor has died at 86. Baylor starred for the Lakers in his playing days before becoming the general manager of the Clippers.
March 22, 2021 at 12:50 PM -
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With LeBron James potentially sidelined for multiple weeks due to a high ankle sprain, the Nets have surpassed the Lakers as favorites to win the NBA title at some...
March 22, 2021 at 7:50 AM -
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Dennis Schroder said Sunday that as long as the Lakers are without LeBron James and Anthony Davis, they'll have to completely overhaul their approach. "I think how we...
March 22, 2021 at 2:50 AM -
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Lakers star LeBron James has a high ankle sprain and is out indefinitely, the team announced on Saturday, after he exited Los Angeles' loss to the Atlanta Hawks in the...
March 20, 2021 at 2:50 PM -
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Los Angeles Lakers forward Kyle Kuzma criticized the MVP honor as a "political award," saying that LeBron James should have won it "at least eight, nine, 10...
March 19, 2021 at 12:50 AM -
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The Hornets rookie held his own in his homecoming game versus the Lakers, but L.A. came away with the win.
March 19, 2021 at 12:50 AM -
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Vanessa Bryant, the widow of Lakers superstar Kobe Bryant, revealed on Instagram portions of her lawsuit against the L.A. County Sheriff's and Fire Departments...
March 17, 2021 at 7:50 PM -
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Steph Curry expressed frustration with the Warriors' play following a 31-point loss to the Lakers on Monday, telling reporters, "We've got to get sick of getting blown...
March 16, 2021 at 1:50 AM -
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Marc Gasol will miss at least two more games for the Lakers due to the league's health and safety protocols, coach Frank Vogel said Saturday.
March 13, 2021 at 7:50 PM -
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Anthony Davis has been cleared to enter the next phase of his rehab and will be re-evaluated in two weeks, the Lakers said Friday.
March 12, 2021 at 8:50 PM -
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The Lakers' LeBron James is rested and locked in for the second half, saying on Thursday: "It's go time."
March 11, 2021 at 7:50 PM -
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Los Angeles Lakers forward Montrezl Harrell was critical of officials for a technical foul he received for yelling "and-1" early in Wednesday night's loss at the...
March 4, 2021 at 12:50 AM -
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With Devin Booker out following a third-quarter ejection, the Suns stepped up and won 114-104 over the Los Angeles Lakers, earning what Phoenix coach Monty Williams...
March 3, 2021 at 12:50 AM -
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Lakers star LeBron James will remain in L.A. to receive treatment on his left ankle while the team heads to Sacramento for Wednesday's game against the Kings.
March 3, 2021 at 12:50 AM -
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Get a summary of the Phoenix Suns vs. Los Angeles Lakers basketball game
March 2, 2021 at 9:50 PM -
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The Los Angeles Lakers were again short-handed in a 114-104 loss to the Phoenix Suns on Tuesday, with Marc Gasol and Kyle Kuzma out of the lineup.
March 2, 2021 at 4:50 PM -
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In 1996, Jerry West and the Lakers hosted a slapdash workout for a 17-year-old from Philly. Twenty-five years later, it's become one of the best decisions, and stories...
March 2, 2021 at 4:50 AM -
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Warriors forward Draymond Green rolled his left ankle in the second quarter against the Lakers on Sunday night and did not return. Coach Steve Kerr said afterward he...
February 28, 2021 at 9:50 PM -
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Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James responded to Zlatan Ibrahimovic's criticism of his activism in "politics," saying he will "never shut up about things that are...
February 27, 2021 at 12:50 AM -
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Los Angeles Lakers forward Markieff Morris said after Wednesday night's blowout loss to Utah that the team's four-game skid is "a challenging time" the Lakers need...
February 25, 2021 at 12:50 AM -
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Suns guard Devin Booker was selected by commissioner Adam Silver to replace injured Lakers forward Anthony Davis in the NBA All-Star Game next month.
February 24, 2021 at 4:50 PM -
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Scouts, execs and coaches weigh in on if the NBA-best Jazz could topple the Lakers or Clippers in the playoffs.
February 24, 2021 at 6:50 AM -
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After logging 40-plus minutes for the fourth time this month only to see the Lakers lose in overtime to the Wizards on Monday night, LeBron James insisted he can handle...
February 23, 2021 at 12:52 AM -
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Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James defended his teammates after Saturday night's home loss to the Heat, saying he is the one who needs to adjust while Anthony Davis is...
February 21, 2021 at 12:52 AM -
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Los Angeles Lakers guard Dennis Schroder tested negative for the coronavirus, but he will miss three more games while completing a seven-day quarantine, sources told...
February 20, 2021 at 5:50 PM -
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A loss to the Pistons on Feb. 9 launched a "rededication" for the Nets, coach Steve Nash said after Brooklyn won its fifth straight, a 109-98 win against the...
February 19, 2021 at 12:50 AM -
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The Los Angeles Lakers want to make sure Anthony Davis has time to fully recover from his calf strain and tendinosis in his right Achilles, and he will now miss four...
February 18, 2021 at 10:50 PM -
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What might be an NBA Finals preview was all Brooklyn, especially with the Lakers missing two starters. LeBron James did his part, but the Nets' hot 3-point shooting was...
February 18, 2021 at 10:50 PM -
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Lakers PG Dennis Schroder is out for Thursday's game against the Nets due to health and safety protocols.
February 18, 2021 at 7:50 PM -
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Nets star Kevin Durant has been listed as out Thursday against the Lakers, the third straight game he will miss because of a left hamstring strain. Kyrie Irving, who sat...
February 17, 2021 at 4:50 PM -
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Anthony Davis aggravated tendinosis in his right Achilles on Sunday, a source told ESPN, and will undergo an MRI on Monday.
February 14, 2021 at 10:50 PM -
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Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James received a warning from the NBA for violating the league's anti-flopping rule in Friday's game against the Grizzlies.
February 13, 2021 at 4:50 PM -
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Los Angeles Lakers' Anthony Davis says he's being careful with Achilles issue
February 11, 2021 at 3:50 PM -
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Lakers All-Star Anthony Davis is out for Monday's game against the Thunder with right Achilles tendinosis.
February 7, 2021 at 10:50 PM -
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Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James ripped the NBA's plan to have an All-Star Game, calling it a "slap in the face" to the players after the league previously said it...
February 5, 2021 at 12:50 AM -
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In a book released this week, Lakers reserve Jared Dudley said the Lakers were motivated by "disrespectful" comments made by Paul George before the start of last...
February 3, 2021 at 6:50 PM -
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Joel Embiid, still dealing with back tightness in the wake of a hard fall Wednesday vs. the Lakers, is out against the Pacers on Sunday.
January 31, 2021 at 3:50 PM -
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Lakers guard Alex Caruso's hustle on defense in the final seconds of Saturday night's game against the Celtics helped the team hold on for a 96-95 road win.
January 30, 2021 at 11:50 PM -
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Marcus Smart is set to get an MRI on his left leg Sunday after the guard took an awkward fall in the Celtics' loss to the Lakers on Saturday.
January 30, 2021 at 10:50 PM -
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The Lakers mustered just 34 points in the second half Thursday, going scoreless for nearly seven minutes, in an unexpected loss to the Pistons, their second loss on the...
January 28, 2021 at 11:50 PM -
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Lakers star Anthony Davis downplayed any discomfort in his bruised right quad, saying he felt "physically fine" but would sit out Thursday's game vs. Detroit.
January 28, 2021 at 1:50 PM -
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Joel Embiid scored 28 points, Ben Simmons had a triple-double and Philly held off a late surge to beat the champs.
January 27, 2021 at 11:50 PM -
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76ers star Joel Embiid said he believed Lakers star LeBron James should've been assessed a level two flagrant foul and been ejected in Philly's 107-106 win on...
January 27, 2021 at 9:50 PM -
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The morning after LeBron James eclipsed Kobe Bryant for third in all-time NBA scoring, on the flight home from Philadelphia, the Lakers learned of Bryant's...
January 26, 2021 at 4:50 AM -
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Playing in his first game in Cleveland in more than two years, LeBron James made up for lost time, single-handedly outscoring his former team in the fourth quarter en...
January 26, 2021 at 1:52 AM -
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Many inside the Los Angeles Lakers, including LeBron James and Anthony Davis, say they are still having a hard time as the one-year anniversary of Kobe Bryant's death...
January 24, 2021 at 1:50 AM -
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The Lakers beat the Bucks 113-106 on Thursday night, but star Anthony Davis, who had 18 points and nine rebounds, was critical of his performance.
January 21, 2021 at 10:50 PM -
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L.A. is among the NBA's best from beyond the arc and was sharp vs. the Pels. Who do they think is their best?
January 16, 2021 at 12:50 AM -
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The Los Angeles Lakers rolled to a 128-99 win over the Oklahoma City Thunder to best the 1985-86 Lakers' road mark of 6-0 to start the season.
January 13, 2021 at 11:52 PM -
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James Harden expressed his frustration after Tuesday's loss to the Lakers, saying the Rockets are "just not good enough" and that "this situation is crazy."
January 12, 2021 at 9:50 PM -
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James Harden expressed his frustration after Tuesday's loss to the Lakers, saying the Rockets "just aren't good enough" and that "this situation is crazy."
January 12, 2021 at 8:50 PM -
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Lakers forward Markieff Morris ($35K) and Rockets center DeMarcus Cousins ($10K) were each fined for their roles in an on-court altercation during Sunday's game, NBA...
January 12, 2021 at 11:50 AM -
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DeMarcus Cousins and Markieff Morris, who took Cousins' roster spot on the Lakers last season, were both ejected from Sunday's game.
January 10, 2021 at 5:51 PM -
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Anthony Davis is sitting out Friday night's Bulls matchup due to a right adductor strain, the Lakers say.
January 8, 2021 at 5:50 PM -
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Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James said Wednesday's breach of the U.S. Capitol made him wonder if police would have responded differently if the group of insurgents...
January 8, 2021 at 12:50 AM -
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Lakers guard Alex Caruso missed Monday's 115-107 loss to the Trail Blazers because of the league's COVID-19 protocols.
December 28, 2020 at 7:50 PM -
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Jason Arasheben, who waited 10 years for a chance to design another Lakers championship ring, incorporated different elements to represent all the moments that stood out...
December 28, 2020 at 5:50 AM -
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Portland's Carmelo Anthony, who played 20 minutes in Saturday's overtime win against Houston, didn't make the trip with the team to play the Lakers on Monday due to...
December 27, 2020 at 5:50 PM -
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Anthony Davis will sit out Sunday's game against the Minnesota Timberwolves because of a right calf contusion, Los Angeles Lakers coach Frank Vogel said after L.A.'s...
December 27, 2020 at 12:50 PM -
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LeBron James, brilliant on the court and off while winning his fourth NBA title as he lifted the Lakers to another championship, was named AP Male Athlete of the Year...
December 26, 2020 at 9:50 AM -
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The Lakers have begun engaging with starting point guard Dennis Schroder in contract extension talks, and those discussions are expected to pick up again as soon as...
December 25, 2020 at 4:50 PM -
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LeBron James, who rolled his ankle in the Lakers' opening night loss to the Clippers, said he's "ready to go" against the Mavericks on Christmas Day.
December 24, 2020 at 10:50 AM -
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LeBron James sat out the final eight minutes of the Lakers' opening night loss after rolling his left ankle, but insisted he will be clear to play on Christmas Day...
December 23, 2020 at 12:50 AM -
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The Clippers saw a 22-point lead shrink to one on the NBA's opening night, but unlike in the Orlando bubble, Paul George picked them up with his red-hot shooting to open...
December 23, 2020 at 12:50 AM -
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While the reigning champs collected their reward pregame, their in-arena rivals collected some hardware as well.
December 22, 2020 at 8:50 PM -
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Jason Arasheben, who waited 10 years for a chance to design another Lakers championship ring, incorporated different elements to represent all the moments that stood out...
December 22, 2020 at 8:50 PM -
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Get a summary of the LA Clippers vs. Los Angeles Lakers basketball game
December 22, 2020 at 7:52 PM -
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The Lakers won't unveil their championship banner until fans are allowed to return to the arena.
December 22, 2020 at 12:50 PM -
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The Lakers are the favorite to win the NBA title this season, and more money has been bet on them to win than on every other team combined.
December 22, 2020 at 8:53 AM -
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Clippers forward Marcus Morris, who did not play in any of the team's three preseason games this month, will not play in the regular-season opener vs. the...
December 22, 2020 at 6:50 AM -
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With the new NBA season about to begin, here's a look at the basketball betting market -- on the title, the MVP award and a whole lot more.
December 21, 2020 at 8:51 AM -
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Kyle Kuzma has agreed to a three-year, $40 million extension with the Lakers that includes a player option prior to the 2023-24 season, sources told ESPN's Adrian...
December 20, 2020 at 3:52 PM -
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Of the 30 NBA front offices surveyed by NBA.com, 81% of the league's GMs picked the Lakers to defend their championship and 32% favored Giannis Antetokounmpo to win a...
December 18, 2020 at 1:50 PM -
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O'Neal says that he and Bryant shouldn't be compared to James and Davis along with Magic and Kareem.
December 16, 2020 at 5:50 PM -
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Lakers coach Frank Vogel said he intends to play LeBron James and Anthony Davis some Wednesday to "kind of get their feet wet."
December 15, 2020 at 4:51 PM