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Lakers forward Kyle Kuzma will not play Wednesday against the Orlando Magic because of a sprained left ankle.
December 11, 2019 at 11:50 AM -
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The Lakers' early success came against a cupcake schedule. Then they hit their first proving ground.
December 11, 2019 at 5:50 AM -
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Anthony Davis says he was "constantly reminded" Sunday night by teammates Avery Bradley, DeMarcus Cousins and Rajon Rondo that he should go for the 50-point...
December 8, 2019 at 11:50 PM -
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Anthony Davis had a season-high 50 points and the Los Angeles Lakers improved to a league-best 21-3 with a 142-125 win over the Minnesota Timberwolves on Sunday...
December 8, 2019 at 9:50 PM -
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LeBron James got the better of Carmelo Anthony in the Lakers' 136-113 win over the Blazers on Friday and said afterward that it's "always special to be on the floor with...
December 7, 2019 at 1:50 AM -
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Blazers guard CJ McCollum was critical of the "very inconsistent" officiating in Friday's 136-113 loss to the Lakers, during which Terry Stotts was ejected for the first...
December 6, 2019 at 11:50 PM -
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Trail Blazers swingman Rodney Hood suffered a torn left Achilles tendon in the first quarter Friday night against the visiting Lakers.
December 6, 2019 at 9:50 PM -
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Trail Blazers swingman Rodney Hood was helped off the court by two members of the team's medical staff after injuring his left leg during Friday night's game against the...
December 6, 2019 at 8:50 PM -
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The 19-3 Lakers are among the NBA's best teams thanks to the defensive play of Davis.
December 5, 2019 at 12:50 AM -
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Despite requiring intravenous fluids at halftime, Anthony Davis played through his illness and finished with 25 points and 10 rebounds Tuesday night to lead the Lakers...
December 3, 2019 at 11:50 PM -
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No, the Mavs aren't No. 1 ... yet. But what Luka & Co. did Sunday knocked King James and the Lakers off the throne.
December 2, 2019 at 5:50 AM -
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There remains a gold standard the Lakers are striving for as they enter a portion of the season that includes eight of their next 11 games on the road, including...
December 1, 2019 at 5:50 PM -
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The Lakers won their 10th straight game by flattening the Wizards on Friday night, a streak they hadn't reached since they went on to win their last championship 10...
November 30, 2019 at 4:50 AM -
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During the Lakers' 114-110 win over the Pelicans, LeBron James expressed his disappointment with a referee's call that was being reviewed. The call was upheld.
November 28, 2019 at 12:50 AM -
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The Lakers' Anthony Davis returned to New Orleans on Wednesday and was relentlessly booed by fans any time he touched the ball.
November 27, 2019 at 11:50 PM -
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Lonzo Ball, who has been dealing with a stomach virus, was ruled out for Wednesday's game against the Lakers.
November 27, 2019 at 5:50 PM -
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Deion Sanders, Bryce Harper and even his current Lakers teammate LeBron James know what Anthony Davis is about to go through.
November 27, 2019 at 8:50 AM -
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The NBA superstar trade demand is back, and it's working out pretty well for today's players.
November 27, 2019 at 4:50 AM -
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The Lakers and Bucks are each on seven-game streaks, and the Melo experiment has yet to yield a win for the Blazers. Where do all 30 teams stand in the final rankings...
November 25, 2019 at 5:50 AM -
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Josh Hart, the former Lakers guard traded to the Pelicans in the Anthony Davis deal, said he called some of his former teammates and front office staffers to clear up...
November 25, 2019 at 1:50 AM -
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LeBron James scored a game-high 30 points in the Lakers' win at Memphis on Saturday night, but he did so without attempting a single free throw, which left his coach...
November 23, 2019 at 11:50 PM -
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Rajon Rondo was fined $35,000 following his ejection from Friday's game against the Thunder for kicking Dennis Schroder in the groin area.
November 23, 2019 at 3:50 PM -
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With the Lakers urging him to shoot more from long range, Anthony Davis made a season-high four 3-pointers in Friday night's 130-127 win over the Thunder and has gone...
November 22, 2019 at 10:50 PM -
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Lakers star LeBron James made NBA history Tuesday night against the Thunder, becoming the first player ever to record a triple-double against all 30 teams in the...
November 19, 2019 at 10:50 PM -
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Dave Chappelle visited the Lakers as the latest guest speaker in general manager Rob Pelinka's "Genius Talks" series.
November 18, 2019 at 5:50 PM -
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When LeBron James first shook hands with Kobe Bryant in the first quarter, the Staples Center crowd ate it up. That followed whenever Bryant was featured on the video...
November 17, 2019 at 11:50 PM -
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LeBron James says Luke Walton "did as great of a job as you could do under the circumstances" last season when Walton was the Lakers' coach. Walton returned to Staples...
November 16, 2019 at 3:50 AM -
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Anthony Davis had a quiet first half while LeBron James had a memorable slam. But after James' late free throws gave the Lakers the lead, it was up to Davis to deny the...
November 16, 2019 at 1:50 AM -
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After missing one game due to injuries to his shoulder and ribs, Lakers big man Anthony Davis said he "felt good" at shootaround and expects to play against the Kings on...
November 15, 2019 at 6:50 PM -
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After missing one game for injuries to his shoulder and ribs, Lakers big man Anthony Davis said he "felt good" at shootaround and expects to play against the Kings on...
November 15, 2019 at 12:50 PM -
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Lakers guard Avery Bradley has a hairline fracture in his right leg and will be re-evaluated in one to two weeks, the team announced Friday.
November 15, 2019 at 9:50 AM -
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LeBron James is the only player averaging 10+ assists a game, as setting the table for the Lakers is no longer a democracy.
November 13, 2019 at 11:50 PM -
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The Lakers will rest star forward Anthony Davis for the second leg of their back-to-back Wednesday night against the Warriors, sources confirmed to ESPN.
November 13, 2019 at 5:50 PM -
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The Lakers will rest star forward Anthony Davis for the second leg of their back-to-back Wednesday night against the Warriors, sources confirmed to ESPN.
November 13, 2019 at 10:50 AM -
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Anthony Davis had a wrap on his right shoulder before the game and tape around his ribs by the end of it, but neither setback stopped him from putting up 24 points and...
November 12, 2019 at 11:50 PM -
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Lakers superstar Anthony Davis acknowledged Monday he could miss game time for a lingering shoulder injury, though he said it is slowly improving.
November 11, 2019 at 5:50 PM -
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Lakers star Anthony Davis says he still feels discomfort in the right shoulder that he jammed on a missed dunk attempt two weeks ago. "There's really never a play I...
November 10, 2019 at 11:50 PM -
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Lakers star LeBron James told ESPN on Friday night that he has no plans to miss games due to load management, saying that unless he's hurt this season, he'll be...
November 9, 2019 at 12:50 AM -
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Down by 13 to begin the fourth, the Lakers got a big push from Kyle Kuzma, who scored 11 of his 15 points in the final frame to key a 16-0 run to lead L.A. to a 118-112...
November 5, 2019 at 10:50 PM -
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Lakers coach Frank Vogel says he anticipates Kyle Kuzma will play 26 minutes against the Bulls Tuesday as he works back from an ankle injury.
November 5, 2019 at 11:50 AM -
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Although Anthony Davis is widely expected to re-sign with the Lakers as a free agent this summer, he continues to entertain the possibility of one day playing in...
November 4, 2019 at 6:50 PM -
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LeBron James credits improved health and a "lot of hard work" in his offseason routine as the driving forces behind his recent dominance on the defensive end amid the...
November 3, 2019 at 9:50 PM -
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LeBron James and Luka Doncic became the oldest and youngest players in NBA history, respectively, to record a 30-10-15 game with competing triple-doubles Friday night as...
November 2, 2019 at 1:50 AM -
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Mavs star Luka Doncic needed stitches for a head laceration Friday night after colliding with the Lakers' Dwight Howard, one of several no-calls that upset Doncic and...
November 1, 2019 at 11:50 PM -
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The Lakers are 3-1 and cruising early in the season after a stumble on opening night. So which early trends are real and which are not? Our experts weigh in.
November 1, 2019 at 5:50 AM -
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Barring any setbacks, Los Angeles Lakers forward Kyle Kuzma will make his season debut on Friday against the Dallas Mavericks.
October 31, 2019 at 2:50 PM -
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The Staples Center crowd celebrated LeBron James's favorite day of the week, much to the delight of the Lakers star.
October 30, 2019 at 12:50 AM -
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With his sore right shoulder wrapped in tape, Lakers center Anthony Davis dominated the Grizzlies on Tuesday night with a breakout performance, posting the Lakers' first...
October 29, 2019 at 10:50 PM -
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A brush fire that is threatening the Brentwood neighborhood has forced Lakers star LeBron James to "emergency evacuate" his home early Monday morning.
October 28, 2019 at 4:50 AM -
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Dwight Howard shot 8-for-8 and had 16 points, 10 rebounds, four blocks and a plus-minus of plus-23 in 23 minutes in the Lakers' win over the Hornets before the Staples...
October 28, 2019 at 12:50 AM -
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Frank Vogel says L.A. has not ruled out the possibility of DeMarcus Cousins, who underwent offseason surgery to repair a torn ACL, coming back for a potential playoff...
October 27, 2019 at 7:50 PM -
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Lakers coach Frank Vogel moved Anthony Davis from the 4 to the 5 at halftime Friday, sparking a 95-86 win over the Jazz in which Davis had 21 points, 7 rebounds, 5...
October 26, 2019 at 1:50 AM -
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Kirk Goldsberry highlights three early NBA trends worth monitoring closely.
October 25, 2019 at 4:50 AM -
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The Lakers won't rely exclusively on LeBron James at point guard this season. Rajon Rondo is an option for the No. 1 spot, too, coach Frank Vogel said.
October 24, 2019 at 4:50 PM -
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Lakers coach Frank Vogel found a big positive coming out of Tuesday night's loss, saying the Clippers "couldn't stop" Anthony Davis and the Lakers' post offense is "a...
October 23, 2019 at 6:50 PM -
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LA Clippers guard Patrick Beverley has been fined $25,000 by the NBA for throwing a game ball into the stands at the end of the Clippers' win over the Los Angeles Lakers...
October 23, 2019 at 5:50 PM -
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Booed by Lakers fans during a pregame speech, Kawhi Leonard let his game do the talking in his Clippers debut, scoring 30 points Tuesday night in a 112-102 win over the...
October 23, 2019 at 12:50 AM -
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Our experts provide their top takeaways from Staples Center.
October 22, 2019 at 11:50 PM -
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Chinese state television did not air the NBA's opening night games Tuesday, and the league's streaming partner, Tencent, reduced its schedule and was showing just the...
October 22, 2019 at 8:50 PM -
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Get a summary of the Los Angeles Lakers vs. LA Clippers basketball game
October 22, 2019 at 8:50 PM -
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Chinese state television did not air the NBA's opening night games Tuesday, and the league's streaming partner, Tencent, reduced its schedule and was showing just the...
October 22, 2019 at 6:50 PM -
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With a plethora of storylines surrounding a renewed Clippers-Lakers rivalry, it was the Lakers' failed attempt to land Kawhi Leonard during free agency that stands...
October 22, 2019 at 1:50 PM -
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As the 2019-20 NBA season tips off, more money has been bet on the Lakers to win the title than on any other team at sportsbooks around the nation.
October 22, 2019 at 7:50 AM -
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If the Lakers want to compete for a title, LeBron James will have to play better defense than he has over the past few seasons.
October 22, 2019 at 6:50 AM -
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One sportsbook has six figures in liability on the Los Angeles Lakers to win the NBA title.
October 22, 2019 at 5:50 AM -
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Lakers. Clippers. Bucks. Sixers. Which elite teams are Finals-bound? Our NBA writers and analysts make their conference championship and Finals picks.
October 22, 2019 at 5:50 AM -
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Kawhi Leonard will have no limitations on him when he makes his Clippers' debut on Tuesday against the Lakers, coach Doc Rivers said Monday.
October 21, 2019 at 2:51 PM -
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It is unknown how much of the start of the regular season Kyle Kuzma will miss as he continues to recover from a stress reaction suffered in August.
October 20, 2019 at 3:50 PM -
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Anthony Davis did plenty in his Staples Center preseason debut Wednesday night but shared the offensive load with LeBron James and his Lakers teammates. "It feels good...
October 17, 2019 at 1:50 AM -
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Lakers big man Anthony Davis was cleared after suffering a thumb injury and started in Wednesday's preseason victory over the Warriors.
October 16, 2019 at 10:50 PM -
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Nets players said Wednesday they're focused on the season ahead, not what transpired in China while they were there to play the Lakers amid the fallout from Daryl...
October 16, 2019 at 1:50 PM -
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Lakers big man Anthony Davis has been cleared after suffering a thumb injury and will play Wednesday.
October 16, 2019 at 12:50 PM -
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Lakers big man Anthony Davis has been cleared after suffering a thumb injury and will play Wednesday.
October 16, 2019 at 11:50 AM -
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Protestors gathered on courts amid Hong Kong's high-rise buildings to vent their anger and set fire to LeBron James jerseys after the Lakers star's comments about free...
October 15, 2019 at 11:50 AM -
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During a meeting between NBA commissioner Adam Silver, several players from the Nets and Lakers voiced frustration about being in the middle of the dispute between the...
October 14, 2019 at 12:50 PM -
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After a long week in China, where the NBA's burgeoning business was tested nearly to its breaking point, the Nets and Lakers are heading home after their preseason games...
October 12, 2019 at 8:50 AM -
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Lakers star Anthony Davis suffered a sprained right thumb in the first quarter and will sit out the remainder of Saturday's preseason game against the Nets in Shenzhen...
October 12, 2019 at 6:50 AM -
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Kyrie Irving will not play in Saturday's preseason game between the Nets and Lakers after aggravating his facial injury.
October 11, 2019 at 6:50 AM -
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The NBA will not be holding media availability for the rest of the Lakers' and Nets' trip to China, citing the "complicated and unprecedented situation" the teams are...
October 11, 2019 at 1:50 AM -
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In response to the NBA defending Daryl Morey's freedom of speech, Chinese officials took it away from the Los Angeles Lakers and Brooklyn Nets.
October 10, 2019 at 5:50 AM