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Heat guard Jimmy Butler says "I just don't think that we're underdogs," as Miami heads into the NBA Finals against the Lakers.
September 29, 2020 at 1:50 PM -
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The Lakers are heavily favored by sportsbooks to win the NBA Finals, but Eastern Conference foes the Heat have gotten early support from bettors.
September 28, 2020 at 11:50 AM -
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The Lakers and Heat are set for an unprecedented Finals matchup in the bubble. Our NBA experts break down what to expect.
September 27, 2020 at 7:50 PM -
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Lakers star LeBron James will play in his 10th NBA Finals, but he said it won't mean anything "unless I get it done" and win the title.
September 27, 2020 at 1:50 AM -
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For the first time in 10 years, the Lakers are back in the NBA Finals, familiar territory for LeBron James. It means more in 2020.
September 26, 2020 at 11:50 PM -
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The Lakers can eliminate the Nuggets with a victory in Game 5 of the Western Conference finals.
September 26, 2020 at 6:50 PM -
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Ahead of Lakers-Nuggets Game 5, our experts take a look at what to believe from both conference finals series.
September 26, 2020 at 5:50 AM -
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Dwight Howard echoed Kobe Bryant's comments from more than a decade ago on Friday, saying that despite their 3-1 advantage, the Lakers' job is not finished.
September 25, 2020 at 4:50 PM -
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With the Lakers clinging to a four-point lead in the fourth, LeBron James asked to switch onto Nuggets star Jamal Murray, a move that helped L.A. hold on for a 114-108...
September 25, 2020 at 12:50 AM -
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Nuggets coach Michael Malone, unhappy with the Lakers' 35 free throw attempts in Game 4, said he would reach out to the NBA to "see if we can figure out how we can get...
September 24, 2020 at 10:51 PM -
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Dwight Howard started for the Lakers on Thursday against the Nuggets in Game 4 of the Western Conference finals.
September 24, 2020 at 6:50 PM -
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Childhood friends Kyle Kuzma and Monte Morris are facing off for a trip to the Finals, while shining a light on a city that is still in crisis.
September 24, 2020 at 4:50 AM -
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The West might come down to whether the Lakers can shut down Nikola Jokic and Jamal Murray
September 24, 2020 at 4:50 AM -
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Lakers and Nuggets players were frustrated by the Kentucky grand jury's decision to not prosecute any of the officers for the death of Breonna Taylor. LeBron James...
September 23, 2020 at 4:50 PM -
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LeBron James said he had "zero comment" on an L.A. County sheriff's public urging of the Lakers star to donate more than $100,000 to double the reward for information...
September 23, 2020 at 1:50 AM -
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"We have two superstars in Nikola and Jamal," Nuggets coach Michael Malone said after Tuesday's win over the Lakers. Jamal Murray had 28 points and 12 assists in the...
September 22, 2020 at 11:50 PM -
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Get a preview of the Los Angeles Lakers vs. Denver Nuggets basketball game.
September 22, 2020 at 6:50 PM -
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In his new book, "Three-Ring Circus: Kobe, Shaq, Phil, and the Crazy Years of the Lakers Dynasty," Jeff Pearlman reveals the inner workings of the Kobe-Shaq dynasty...
September 22, 2020 at 4:50 AM -
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As the Nuggets mounted a comeback in Sunday's Game 2, the Lakers needed only to look at their jerseys -- featuring the "Black Mamba" design that Kobe Bryant helped...
September 21, 2020 at 1:50 AM -
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Center Nikola Jokic led the Denver Nuggets on a late run against the Los Angeles Lakers, but it wasn't enough Sunday as the Lakers took a 2-0 lead in the Western...
September 20, 2020 at 9:50 PM -
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Our experts break down how the Nuggets nearly rallied from 16 points down before Anthony Davis ended that.
September 20, 2020 at 9:50 PM -
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Get a summary of the Denver Nuggets vs. Los Angeles Lakers basketball game
September 20, 2020 at 4:50 PM -
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Lakers star LeBron James took issue with receiving only 16 of 101 first-place votes in the NBA MVP voting, saying that it "pissed me off."
September 19, 2020 at 12:50 AM -
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In Friday's series-opening win, the Lakers got a whole lot more from Howard than they could have expected.
September 18, 2020 at 11:50 PM -
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Get a summary of the Denver Nuggets vs. Los Angeles Lakers basketball game
September 18, 2020 at 6:50 PM -
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Does Denver's magical run end here? Our experts make their picks for Lakers-Nuggets in the Western Conference finals.
September 18, 2020 at 4:50 AM -
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After watching the Denver Nuggets rally to win a pair of playoff series in which they trailed 3-1, Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James said Thursday that his team's...
September 17, 2020 at 9:50 PM -
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Simply reaching the NBA's Western Conference finals can't be enough for the Denver Nuggets, coach Mike Malone said Thursday, as the team prepares to face the Los Angeles...
September 17, 2020 at 6:50 PM -
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Inside the secret dinner that took LeBron James' Lakers from all-drama to all-business.
September 17, 2020 at 4:50 AM -
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Lakers coach Frank Vogel said on Wednesday that he needs to bring JaVale McGee and Dwight Howard back into the fold in the upcoming Western Conference finals against the...
September 16, 2020 at 7:50 PM -
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Our NBA experts break down the Lakers, the Nuggets and Denver's hopes for another monumental upset.
September 16, 2020 at 5:50 AM -
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LeBron James scored 29 points and added 11 rebounds and 7 assists as the Los Angeles Lakers eliminated the Houston Rockets on Saturday to advance to the Western...
September 12, 2020 at 8:50 PM -
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William Rondo, the brother of Lakers guard Rajon Rondo, was ejected from the stands during Saturday night's game after trash-talking with Rockets guard Russell...
September 12, 2020 at 7:50 PM -
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Lakers coach Frank Vogel emphasized the role L.A.'s defense played in limiting James Harden and delivering a win in Game 4 on Thursday night, referring to the D as the...
September 10, 2020 at 11:50 PM -
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The Lakers have adjusted to Houston by downsizing their lineup. And the results have Los Angeles one game away from the Western Conference finals.
September 10, 2020 at 11:50 PM -
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The Rockets were flat through three and a half quarters Thursday night and couldn't recover, losing to the Lakers and falling behind 3-1 in the Western Conference...
September 10, 2020 at 8:50 PM -
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With a victory in Game 4, the Lakers will push the Rockets to the brink of elimination.
September 10, 2020 at 4:50 PM -
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Can James Harden and the Rockets break free in Game 4? Here's what the Lakers have done to take back control of the series.
September 10, 2020 at 5:50 AM -
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The Lakers say the late games have limited the advantage of not having to fly to road arenas as the NBA conducts its postseason for the first time in a centralized...
September 9, 2020 at 4:50 PM -
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The Rockets' Robert Covington, who left Game 3 after colliding with the Lakers' Anthony Davis, passed a concussion protocol test and is expected to be available for Game...
September 9, 2020 at 7:50 AM -
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The Lakers beat the Rockets 112-102 in Game 3 of their series, giving LeBron James his 162nd playoff win.
September 9, 2020 at 1:50 AM -
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LeBron James and the Lakers face off against the Rockets in a pivotal Game 3 of the Western Conference semifinals.
September 8, 2020 at 6:50 PM -
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Rockets sixth man Danuel House Jr. is not available for Game 3 of Houston's semifinal series with the Lakers because of personal reasons.
September 8, 2020 at 5:50 PM -
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In just his second game back from injury, guard Rajon Rondo made an immediate impact for the Lakers on Sunday as Los Angeles tied its Western Conference semifinal series...
September 6, 2020 at 11:50 PM -
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The Rockets' Russell Westbrook had 10 points on 4-of-15 shooting in Sunday's Game 2 loss to the Lakers. "I've got to look at film and figure out how to be effective," he...
September 6, 2020 at 10:50 PM -
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JaVale McGee (left ankle) and Dion Waiters (left groin) exited Sunday's game against the Rockets early.
September 6, 2020 at 8:50 PM -
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Let's look at the big second-round storylines: Can we believe what we see from the Celtics, Heat, Clippers, Rockets and Lakers?
September 5, 2020 at 4:50 AM -
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Lakers coach Frank Vogel gave Rajon Rondo a vote of confidence despite a shaky performance in Friday night's Game 1 loss, which was Rondo's first game action since...
September 5, 2020 at 1:50 AM -
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LeBron James said the Lakers "should be fully aware" of the Rockets' speed now after being caught flat-footed in Friday night's 112-97 loss in Game 1.
September 5, 2020 at 12:50 AM -
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While the Houston Rockets may be known for their offensive output, it was their defense that got the job done against the Los Angeles Lakers on Friday. "We're here...
September 4, 2020 at 11:50 PM -
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The theory that Houston is at a disadvantage against the Lakers due to size needs to be reconsidered after Game 1.
September 4, 2020 at 11:50 PM -
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Rajon Rondo, who hasn't appeared in a game since before the NBA hiatus because of the pandemic, will come off the bench in Friday's Game 1 against the Rockets.
September 4, 2020 at 5:50 PM -
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Harden's postseason career has been defined by disappointment. How he attacks the Lakers could change that.
September 4, 2020 at 5:50 AM -
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Who will advance to the West finals? Our experts make their picks.
September 3, 2020 at 4:50 AM -
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Here's what you need to know about Lakers-Rockets, Clippers-Nuggets and each conference semifinals matchup.
September 2, 2020 at 11:50 PM -
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Carmelo Anthony said after the Blazers' season-ending loss to the Lakers on Saturday night that he expects to "be right back in the fray of things when next season...
August 29, 2020 at 10:50 PM -
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The Lakers joined a growing number of NBA teams to pledge to use their home arena as a voting center in November.
August 29, 2020 at 7:50 PM -
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Get a summary of the Portland Trail Blazers vs. Los Angeles Lakers basketball game
August 29, 2020 at 7:50 PM -
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The Detroit Pistons have finalized a deal to hire former Los Angeles Lakers executive Ryan West to a player evaluation role in the front office, sources told ESPN's...
August 29, 2020 at 11:50 AM -
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This team is probably rolling on to the next round, but serious flaws are still present.
August 26, 2020 at 4:50 AM -
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Trail Blazers star Damian Lillard has a right knee sprain and is listed as out for Game 5 of Portland's first-round playoff series against the Lakers.
August 25, 2020 at 2:50 PM -
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After the Lakers dominated the Trail Blazers in Game 4 to take a 3-1 series lead, LeBron James said "the stars aligned" in playing on 8/24, Kobe Bryant Day.
August 25, 2020 at 3:50 AM -
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The Lakers found some offense and turned the scoreboard into a tribute to the late Kobe Bryant on 8/24.
August 24, 2020 at 8:50 PM -
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Frank Vogel dedicated Sunday's practice to free throw shooting one day after the Lakers shot just 28-for-43 (65.1%) from the foul line in a Game 3 win over the...
August 23, 2020 at 6:50 PM -
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Players and teams from across the sports world marked what would have been Kobe Bryant's 42nd birthday by paying tribute to the late Lakers legend.
August 23, 2020 at 10:50 AM -
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The NBA world remembers the life and legacy of Los Angeles Lakers legend Kobe Bryant, who died Jan. 26 and would have turned 42 on Sunday.
August 23, 2020 at 4:50 AM -
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LeBron James passed Tim Duncan for second on the all-time playoff wins list on Saturday, when he and Anthony Davis combined to lead the Lakers past the Blazers in Game...
August 23, 2020 at 12:50 AM -
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LeBron James scored 33 points combined in Games 1 and 2 against the Portland Trail Blazers. He scored 38 in a Game 3 Lakers win, making it clear that he's still going to...
August 22, 2020 at 11:51 PM -
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The Blazers said the free throw disparity was critical in their Game 3 loss Saturday, when the Lakers took 43 free throws compared with 19 for Portland.
August 22, 2020 at 10:50 PM -
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Lakers guard Rajon Rondo was active for Game 3 against the Blazers but ended up getting scratched with back spasms shortly before tipoff.
August 22, 2020 at 4:50 PM -
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Anthony Davis had 31 points and 11 rebounds to carry the Lakers past the Blazers in Game 2, prompting teammate LeBron James to call him "one of those unicorns."
August 21, 2020 at 12:50 AM -
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Trail Blazers star Damian Lillard left Thursday's loss to the Lakers with a dislocated left index finger, but vowed that he would play in Saturday's Game 3.
August 20, 2020 at 8:50 PM -
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Our experts debate the biggest storylines before Thursday's Game 2 quadrupleheader, including whether the top seeds should be worried.
August 20, 2020 at 5:50 AM -
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Down 0-1 in their first-round series with the Trail Blazers, the Lakers' lineup could look a little different for Game 2 on Thursday, with point guard Rajon Rondo...
August 19, 2020 at 6:50 PM -
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Blazers forward Zach Collins has a stress injury to his ankle and will be reevaluated in a week. That means he will miss the Blazers' next three games against the...
August 19, 2020 at 2:50 PM -
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LeBron James and the Lakers sought to focus awareness on the Breonna Taylor case by wearing red hats with the message "Make America Arrest The Cops Who Killed Breonna...
August 18, 2020 at 11:51 PM -
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From Milwaukee's shocking loss to Orlando to the Lakers falling to the red hot Blazers, we ask our writers what to expect after the series openers.
August 18, 2020 at 10:50 PM -
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Damian Lillard enters Game 1 averaging 46.3 points over his past four games.
August 18, 2020 at 6:50 PM -
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The Lakers will honor Kobe Bryant on Aug. 24 -- 8/24 on the calendar -- by wearing special "Black Mamba" uniforms.
August 18, 2020 at 1:50 PM -
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From Lakers' chemistry questions to a superstar sidekick with limited playoff experience, LeBron James faces daunting obstacles in pursuit of a fourth ring.
August 18, 2020 at 4:50 AM