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Second-year guard Talen Horton-Tucker's outstanding second game of the preseason already has Lakers coach Frank Vogel scratching his head about his rotation. "It's going...
December 13, 2020 at 10:50 PM -
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Pau Gasol has identified the Lakers as a dream destination for an NBA comeback, rejoining the team where he won titles in 2009 and 2010.
December 9, 2020 at 11:50 AM -
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Lakers coach Frank Vogel says LeBron James and Anthony Davis are unlikely to play in Friday's preseason opener against the Clippers.
December 8, 2020 at 3:50 PM -
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During an appearance on the Road Trippin' podcast that aired Monday, Lakers star LeBron James opened up about comments former Cavs teammate Kyrie Irving made on Kevin...
December 7, 2020 at 11:50 PM -
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LeBron James said the thing that has him most excited about his two-year extension with the Lakers is how it aligns his future with his 16-year-old son.
December 7, 2020 at 4:50 PM -
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A lot has happened since the Lakers captured the title in the bubble. Here's where the champs and all other 29 teams stand after an action-packed offseason.
December 7, 2020 at 4:50 AM -
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Los Angeles Lakers star Anthony Davis said he wanted to "secure the most amount of years possible" with his contract, in part as an insurance policy should he suffer a...
December 4, 2020 at 8:50 PM -
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Jared Dudley sees an MVP award in the future for Lakers teammate Anthony Davis. "He has the talent, he has the determination. ... He's the future and he's the...
December 3, 2020 at 6:50 PM -
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Nikola Jokic says he knows what the Nuggets are capable of this season and believes some roster changes will be good for the team as it tries to keep up with the...
December 3, 2020 at 3:50 PM -
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The 76ers' Dwight Howard said Thursday that his tweet about returning to the Lakers was simply a misunderstanding over whether he officially had an offer to do...
December 3, 2020 at 12:50 PM -
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All-NBA forward Anthony Davis has agreed to a five-year, $190 million maximum contract to stay with the defending champion Los Angeles Lakers, Rich Paul of Klutch Sports...
December 3, 2020 at 4:50 AM -
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LeBron James will be with the Lakers through the 2022-23 season as the sides agreed to a two-year, $85 million contract extension, his agent told ESPN and multiple...
December 2, 2020 at 10:50 AM -
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On a Spectrum SportsNet program Tuesday, LeBron James set the Lakers' expectations for the upcoming season, saying they can 'absolutely' repeat at NBA...
December 1, 2020 at 8:50 PM -
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A matchup between Luka Doncic's Dallas Mavericks and the reigning champion Los Angeles Lakers will highlight the tentative Christmas Day slate, sources told ESPN's...
December 1, 2020 at 5:50 PM -
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Veteran Jared Dudley, who became an important part of the Lakers' team culture last season, is returning to the team on a one-year, $2.6 million deal.
November 30, 2020 at 4:50 PM -
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Despite the fact the Lakers started LeBron James at the 1 last season and are thin at that position on the bench, Dennis Schroder says he intends to start at point guard...
November 30, 2020 at 4:50 PM -
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Fresh off winning his first NBA title with the Los Angeles Lakers, Dwight Howard says he's "willing to do" whatever the Philadelphia 76ers need or ask of him in order to...
November 25, 2020 at 3:50 PM -
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Marc Gasol said that leaving the Raptors for the Lakers in free agency was "tough" and that "I wasn't sure I was going to be able to be the player that they needed me to...
November 25, 2020 at 1:50 PM -
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Reigning Sixth Man of the Year Montrezl Harrell, speaking for the first time since signing a two-year, $19 million deal with the Lakers, called switching L.A. teams a...
November 23, 2020 at 4:50 PM -
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Markieff Morris re-signed with the Lakers on Monday.
November 23, 2020 at 10:50 AM -
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The Lakers and center Marc Gasol have agreed on a two-year deal, sources told ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski and Zach Lowe.
November 22, 2020 at 5:50 PM -
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According to his agent, Kentavious Caldwell-Pope agreed to a 3-year, $40 million deal to return to the Los Angeles Lakers on Saturday.
November 21, 2020 at 5:50 PM -
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Rajon Rondo, who averaged 8.9 points, 6.6 assists and 4.3 rebounds off the bench in 16 postseason games, has reached a two-year, $15 million deal with the Hawks, sources...
November 21, 2020 at 12:50 PM -
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The LA Clippers are losing a key contributor, as Sixth Man of the Year Montrezl Harrell agreed to sign a two-year deal with the Los Angeles Lakers on Friday, agent Rich...
November 20, 2020 at 7:50 PM -
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While All-NBA forward Anthony Davis is on course to eventually agree on a new deal with the Los Angeles Lakers, no formal commitment is expected to come in the immediate...
November 20, 2020 at 8:50 AM -
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With so little time off between their title run and the start of next season, Lakers VP Rob Pelinka said managing the health of LeBron James and the team will be a...
November 19, 2020 at 2:50 PM -
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The Lakers intend to acquire guard Dennis Schroder in a trade with the Thunder, sources told ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski.
November 15, 2020 at 8:50 AM -
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The Lakers won't have fans at Staples Center until government and NBA restrictions allow it.
November 11, 2020 at 6:50 PM -
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Lakers star LeBron James took to Twitter on Wednesday to make a plea for information connected to the shooting death of Ericka Weems, the sister of Cavs director of...
November 9, 2020 at 6:50 PM -
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Lakers star LeBron James took to Twitter on Wednesday to make a plea for information connected to the shooting death of Ericka Weems, the sister of Cavs director of...
November 4, 2020 at 6:50 PM -
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It's not often that a sports city or metropolitan area follows up one title by also winning the next major sports championship awarded. Los Angeles has done it...
October 28, 2020 at 6:50 AM -
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Los Angeles Lakers guard Danny Green expects veteran players to play fewer minutes and sit out more games if the NBA decides to begin the new season on Dec. 22 after a...
October 27, 2020 at 10:50 AM -
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Minnesota sports columnist and radio personality Sid Hartman, an old-school home team booster who once ran the NBA's Minneapolis Lakers and achieved nearly as much...
October 18, 2020 at 2:50 PM -
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Here's a way-too-early look at where the champs and all 30 teams stand ahead of 2020-21.
October 18, 2020 at 4:50 AM -
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The 17th NBA title in Lakers franchise history is still fresh in the minds of their fans, but any public celebration of it will have to wait.
October 12, 2020 at 7:50 PM -
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After the longest season in NBA history, LeBron James and the Lakers celebrated a 17th franchise title and reflected on the year that was.
October 12, 2020 at 12:50 PM -
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The Lakers just won the title, but how is next season shaping up? Here's a way-too-early look at where the champs and all 30 teams stand ahead of 2020-21.
October 12, 2020 at 5:50 AM -
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Thousands of people gathered outside Staples Center after the Lakers won the NBA championship. Celebrations were mostly peaceful, but 76 people were arrested, police...
October 12, 2020 at 12:50 AM -
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It's hard to imagine Anthony Davis not returning to defend the Lakers' title alongside LeBron James. Davis said he doesn't know what he'll do, thought he is expected to...
October 11, 2020 at 11:50 PM -
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An emotional Rob Pelinka reflected how, as the GM of the Lakers and former longtime agent of Kobe Bryant, he heard Bryant's voice in his head telling him to "stay the...
October 11, 2020 at 10:50 PM -
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Following Sunday's loss to the Lakers in Game 6 of the NBA Finals, Heat All-Star swingman Jimmy Butler expressed regret that he didn't deliver on his promise to Pat...
October 11, 2020 at 10:50 PM -
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The bubble gave the Lakers time to reflect on what got the franchise through its most difficult year.
October 11, 2020 at 9:50 PM -
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LeBron James and the Lakers are the champions of the NBA bubble. Our experts break down the biggest moments from Game 6 of the Finals.
October 11, 2020 at 8:50 PM -
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Fresh off winning their first title in a decade, the Lakers are the favorites (+375) to do it again next season.
October 11, 2020 at 7:50 PM -
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LeBron James was named Finals MVP after leading the Lakers to their first championship in a decade and winning the fourth title of his career. He becomes the first...
October 11, 2020 at 7:50 PM -
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356 days after the season began, the Lakers won the 2019-20 NBA championship -- their first title in a decade -- with a dominant defensive showing against the Heat on...
October 11, 2020 at 7:50 PM -
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As they sit atop the NBA once more, how did the Lakers arrive at this point in the second year with LeBron?
October 11, 2020 at 7:50 PM -
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Goran Dragic is active for Miami ahead of Sunday's Game 6, although it's unclear if he will be able to play.
October 11, 2020 at 4:50 PM -
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Lakers guard Danny Green said he and his fiancée have received death threats on social media in the aftermath of his missed 3 late in Game 5 of the NBA Finals...
October 11, 2020 at 10:50 AM -
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Despite being slowed by a right heel contusion, Lakers forward Anthony Davis is listed as probable for Game 6 of the NBA Finals on Sunday. Miami Heat guard Goran Dragic...
October 10, 2020 at 4:50 PM -
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While the NBA upheld the two calls Lakers coach Frank Vogel questioned after the Miami Heat won Game 5 of the NBA Finals, the league said Saturday that officials missed...
October 10, 2020 at 2:51 PM -
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Heat star Jimmy Butler said he had "nothing" left in the tank after posting 35 points, 12 rebounds and 11 assists in a 111-108 win over the Lakers to force a Game...
October 10, 2020 at 12:50 AM -
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After reigning as champions for 16 months, the Toronto Raptors coach reflects on his time in the NBA bubble and the intense Lakers-Heat Game 5.
October 9, 2020 at 9:50 PM -
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Jimmy Butler and LeBron James put on a show late, with a championship on the line for the Lakers.
October 9, 2020 at 9:50 PM -
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The singer, songwriter and activist started a Twitter feed to just "tweet about basketball." It has added to the bubble NBA Finals. But, after Game 3, Halsey stopped...
October 9, 2020 at 7:50 AM -
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The Lakers can clinch their 17th title on Friday. Here's how Miami will look to stay alive.
October 9, 2020 at 4:50 AM -
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LeBron James, reflecting on his two seasons with the Lakers, says he has had to earn everything he gets from the purple and gold fan base. "What I've learned being a...
October 8, 2020 at 5:50 PM -
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We asked our panel: Will the Lakers close out the Heat? Who has the inside track for Finals MVP?
October 8, 2020 at 4:50 AM -
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The Lakers will don their special "Black Mamba" uniforms -- styled in honor of the late Kobe Bryant -- as they look to clinch their 17th NBA championship in Friday's...
October 7, 2020 at 5:50 PM -
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Lakers star LeBron James will be featured on his first Wheaties box -- along with the students and community from his I PROMISE School.
October 7, 2020 at 10:50 AM -
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LeBron James sent a pregame text message to his Lakers teammates that set the tone for Tuesday's Game 4 win against the Heat.
October 7, 2020 at 12:50 AM -
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Even after the Lakers took a commanding 3-1 lead in the NBA Finals, the Heat still believe they can turn things around. "Our confidence ain't going nowhere," said Jimmy...
October 6, 2020 at 10:50 PM -
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Here's how the Lakers pulled off a critical win and what it means for Game 5.
October 6, 2020 at 10:50 PM -
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Heat star center Bam Adebayo returned for Game 4 of the NBA Finals on Tuesday against the Lakers. Goran Dragic remained out.
October 6, 2020 at 1:50 PM -
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After Miami's rousing Game 3 win, the Lakers must adjust to get back on track toward an NBA title.
October 6, 2020 at 4:50 AM -
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Heat All-Star center Bam Adebayo, who missed Games 2 and 3 of the title series against the Lakers with a neck strain, is now listed as questionable for Game 4 on Tuesday...
October 5, 2020 at 4:50 PM -
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After a loss to the short-handed Heat in Game 3 narrowed their NBA Finals lead to 2-1, the leaders of the Lakers insisted their resolve remains strong. "We're not...
October 4, 2020 at 11:51 PM -
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Jimmy Butler didn't care that he had a 40-point triple-double on Sunday night in Game 3 of the NBA Finals. The only thing that mattered to the Heat star was beating the...
October 4, 2020 at 11:51 PM -
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The Heat will be without Bam Adebayo and Goran Dragic once again as both players were ruled out for Game 3 on Sunday.
October 4, 2020 at 4:50 PM -
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Here's the blueprint for how the "locked in" Lakers are overwhelming opponents with defense.
October 3, 2020 at 7:50 AM -
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LeBron James and Anthony Davis dominated the Heat for a second straight game in Friday night's Game 2 win, becoming the first pair of Lakers teammates since Shaquille...
October 3, 2020 at 12:50 AM -
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The Heat have lost the first two Finals games to the Los Angeles Lakers, but Miami coach Erik Spoelstra and star Jimmy Butler say they don't care what outsiders think...
October 2, 2020 at 11:50 PM -
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Bam Adebayo and Goran Dragic will miss Game 2 of the NBA Finals against the Lakers. There remains hope that Adebayo could return for Game 3 on Sunday, sources told...
October 2, 2020 at 1:50 PM -
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Pat Riley created "Showtime." LeBron James took his talents to South Beach. But the connections between these two championship franchises run far deeper.
October 2, 2020 at 5:50 AM -
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Goran Dragic has a plantar fascia tear in his left foot, while an MRI for Bam Adebayo revealed a neck strain. Both Heat stars are listed as doubtful for Game 2 of the...
October 1, 2020 at 11:50 AM -
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In his NBA Finals debut, the Lakers' Anthony Davis scored 34 points and added nine rebounds and three blocks in a 116-98 win against the Heat.
September 30, 2020 at 11:50 PM -
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AD, LeBron and the Lakers blew out the injury-riddled Heat. Here's what it means for the rest of the series.
September 30, 2020 at 10:50 PM -
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Jared Dudley of the Los Angeles Lakers waited 13 seasons for his first look at the NBA Finals. Goran Dragic's finals debut for the Miami Heat comes in his 12th season...
September 30, 2020 at 8:50 AM -
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Lakers or Heat in the NBA Finals? Who will win Finals MVP? Our experts are making their predictions.
September 30, 2020 at 4:50 AM -
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The stakes are high, and the matchups are fascinating. Here's what to watch for in the NBA Finals.
September 30, 2020 at 4:50 AM