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Nets guard Kyrie Irving left the game against the Lakers after one minute because he aggravated the facial injury he suffered before training camp.
October 10, 2019 at 5:50 AM -
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The NBA Cares event in Shanghai involving the Lakers was canceled on Wednesday just hours before it was scheduled to begin.
October 8, 2019 at 10:50 PM -
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In their first preseason game together with the Lakers, Anthony Davis scored 22 points and LeBron James added 15 as the Lakers breezed to a 123-101 win over the Golden...
October 5, 2019 at 8:50 PM -
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It's a work in progress, but LeBron James expressed excitement after the Lakers tested out a crunch-time lineup using James at the point and Anthony Davis at center...
October 3, 2019 at 5:50 PM -
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As he looks to expand his personal brand on and off the court, Lakers forward Kyle Kuzma has signed a five-year footwear and apparel endorsement deal with Puma that will...
October 2, 2019 at 8:50 PM -
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Lakers coach Frank Vogel said Tuesday that he has been "really impressed" by centers Dwight Howard and JaVale McGee as the team looks to fill the void left by injured...
October 1, 2019 at 6:50 PM -
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Lakers coach Frank Vogel said he wants LeBron James to get enough reps in the preseason to familiarize himself with his new teammates, but at the same time will be...
September 29, 2019 at 5:50 PM -
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First-year Lakers coach Frank Vogel wanted to set a defensive tone for his new players in their first practice of training camp.
September 28, 2019 at 4:50 PM -
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"We do all know how good Anthony Davis is, and if we are not playing through Anthony Davis while he is on the floor, then there's no sense to have him on the floor,"...
September 27, 2019 at 6:50 PM -
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Lakers forward Kyle Kuzma is out indefinitely due to a stress reaction in his foot that he suffered while with Team USA this summer.
September 26, 2019 at 5:50 PM -
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Although LeBron James' application for the term "Taco Tuesday" was denied Wednesday, a spokesman for the Lakers star said he still accomplished the outcome he wanted...
September 11, 2019 at 8:50 PM -
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While Dwyane Wade's retired from the NBA, he tells the Los Angeles Times that he plans to work out with former teammate LeBron James both at the Lakers' training...
September 7, 2019 at 9:50 PM -
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Former Los Angeles Lakers star Vlade Divac was the first to be inducted Friday night at the Basketball Hall of Fame's 2019 enshrinement ceremonies after being presented...
September 6, 2019 at 5:50 PM -
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Dwight Howard said Wednesday that his offseason struggles in his personal life had nothing to do with basketball, but added that they made him stronger as he prepares to...
September 4, 2019 at 1:50 PM -
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The Mobile municipal court website lists a third-degree harassing communications charge against Lakers center DeMarcus Cousins, and a warrant has been issued for his...
August 29, 2019 at 12:50 PM -
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Kobe Bryant and Shaquille O'Neal, who won three titles together with the Lakers, were trending after a quote from Bryant on July 29 surfaced, saying he could have had...
August 28, 2019 at 11:50 AM -
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Six years after his acrimonious departure, Dwight Howard is officially a Laker again.
August 26, 2019 at 5:50 PM -
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Lakers star Kyle Kuzma will not play for Team USA because of a sore left ankle, which now solidifies the roster at 12 players heading into the FIBA World Cup.
August 24, 2019 at 8:50 AM -
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Lakers star Kyle Kuzma will not play for Team USA because of a sore left ankle, which now solidifies the roster at 12 players heading into the FIBA World Cup.
August 24, 2019 at 7:50 AM -
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These stars said, "We are never ever, ever getting back together," but it turns out time heals all wounds, as it did for Dwight Howard and the Lakers.
August 23, 2019 at 6:50 PM -
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Dwight Howard will sign with the Los Angeles Lakers after he and his representatives reached an agreement on a buyout with the Memphis Grizzlies on Friday, league...
August 23, 2019 at 4:50 PM -
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Dwight Howard will sign with the Los Angeles Lakers after he and his representatives reached an agreement on a buyout with the Memphis Grizzlies on Friday, league...
August 23, 2019 at 2:50 PM -
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Former NBA player Royce White, who now plays in the BIG3 league, wonders why LeBron James and the Lakers haven't signed Carmelo Anthony when they were looking for...
August 21, 2019 at 6:50 AM -
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The Lakers, trying to cobble together a center rotation in the wake of DeMarcus Cousins' knee injury, will evaluate Joakim Noah, Dwight Howard and Mo Speights, sources...
August 20, 2019 at 9:50 AM -
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Dwight Howard's representatives have been given permission by the Grizzlies to speak to teams that might have interest in acquiring the center, including the Lakers...
August 18, 2019 at 5:50 PM -
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Dwight Howard's representatives have been given permission by the Grizzlies to speak to teams that might have interest in acquiring the center, including the Lakers...
August 18, 2019 at 4:50 PM -
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Lakers center DeMarcus Cousins could miss the entire season after team doctors confirmed he has a torn ACL in his left knee -- his third serious leg injury in the last...
August 15, 2019 at 2:50 PM -
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Lakers center DeMarcus Cousins is awaiting further tests after suffering a serious injury from "bumping knees" with another player during workouts in Las Vegas, sources...
August 15, 2019 at 10:50 AM -
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Lakers center DeMarcus Cousins will have further tests on his knee after he had to leave the court while working out in Las Vegas, league sources told ESPN.
August 15, 2019 at 8:50 AM -
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Forward Kyle Kuzma believes he's ready to make the leap in his third season with the Lakers and says he doesn't see why he couldn't be the team's third star along with...
August 7, 2019 at 9:50 PM -
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The Clippers and Lakers will play at Staples Center on Dec. 25, sources told ESPN. Other Christmas Day games include Bucks at 76ers and Celtics at Raptors, sources...
August 2, 2019 at 12:50 PM -
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Anthony Davis already has six All-Star appearances, an NCAA championship and an Olympic gold medal to his name, but the newly minted Los Angeles Lakers forward admits...
July 29, 2019 at 2:50 PM -
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The Lakers have claimed Kostas Antetokounmpo, the younger brother of Bucks superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo, off waivers from the Mavericks.
July 22, 2019 at 12:50 PM -
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Free agent Reggie Bullock, who averaged 11.3 points and 2.7 rebounds in 63 combined games for the Pistons and Lakers last season, has signed with the Knicks, his agent...
July 16, 2019 at 8:50 AM -
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JR Smith has been waived by the Cavaliers, but sources have told ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski that joining the Lakers and reuniting with LeBron James is unlikely.
July 15, 2019 at 3:50 PM -
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Opting to focus on the upcoming season with the Lakers, Anthony Davis has decided not to participate in the upcoming USA Basketball training camp and FIBA Basketball...
July 14, 2019 at 10:50 PM -
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In an interview with ESPN, new Lakers big man Anthony Davis dishes on his exit from New Orleans, trying to recruit Kawhi Leonard and why he's not thinking beyond 2019-20...
July 14, 2019 at 10:50 PM -
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The Lakers have agreed to hire former Raptors assistant coach Phil Handy as a front-of-the-bench assistant under new coach Frank Vogel, a source told ESPN's The...
July 14, 2019 at 5:50 PM -
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In the wake of being traded from the Lakers, Lonzo Ball told ESPN on Saturday that he's ready to "show people what I can do" as a member of the Pelicans.
July 13, 2019 at 10:50 PM -
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In his introductory news conference Saturday, Anthony Davis made it clear his goal was to bring the Lakers back to the promised land.
July 13, 2019 at 5:50 PM -
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Lakers GM Rob Pelinka said that the organization, including superstars LeBron James and Anthony Davis, are happy with the team they built this offseason.
July 12, 2019 at 2:50 PM -
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Ron Adams won't join the Lakers as an assistant, instead choosing to stick with the Warriors, league sources told ESPN.
July 11, 2019 at 5:50 PM -
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As Danny Green -- perhaps Kawhi Leonard's closest teammate, having paired with him to win championships in both San Antonio and Toronto -- waited on Leonard's decision...
July 11, 2019 at 3:50 PM -
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Ron Adams won't join the Lakers as an assistant, instead choosing to stick with the Warriors, league sources told ESPN.
July 11, 2019 at 1:50 PM -
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New Laker DeMarcus Cousins, now set to line up alongside Anthony Davis and LeBron James, is excited about the possibilities the team's "incredible" lineup should offer...
July 10, 2019 at 8:50 PM -
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Can LeBron James turn this Lakers team with Anthony Davis, DeMarcus Cousins and others into contenders for the NBA title?
July 9, 2019 at 4:50 AM -
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Avery Bradley on Monday signed a two-year, $9.7 million deal with the Lakers after clearing waivers from the Grizzlies.
July 8, 2019 at 9:50 PM -
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Avery Bradley plans to sign a two-year, $9.7 million deal with the Lakers when he clears waivers from the Grizzlies.
July 8, 2019 at 10:50 AM -
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After moves to acquire Kawhi Leonard and Paul George, the Clippers' odds to win the NBA title improved from 10-1 to 11-4 at the Caesars Sportsbook. The Lakers are next...
July 6, 2019 at 12:50 PM -
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Free-agent center DeMarcus Cousins has agreed to a one-year contract with the Lakers, and sources say the team is bringing back point guard Rajon Rondo on a two-year...
July 6, 2019 at 12:50 PM -
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After moves to acquire Kawhi Leonard and Paul George, the Clippers' odds to win the NBA title improved from 10-1 to 11-4 at the Caesars Sportsbook. The Lakers are next...
July 6, 2019 at 11:50 AM -
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After moves to acquire Kawhi Leonard and Paul George, the Clippers' odds to win the NBA title improved from 10-1 to 11-4 at the Caesars Sportsbook. The Lakers are next...
July 6, 2019 at 9:50 AM -
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As fears mounted that the Lakers had pushed to the cusp of creating an unprecedented Big Three, the Clippers made a blockbuster trade for OKC's Paul George and cleared...
July 6, 2019 at 6:50 AM -
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Free-agent guard Danny Green announced late Friday night that he is signing a two-year deal with the Lakers. The deal is worth $30 million, a source told ESPN.
July 5, 2019 at 11:50 PM -
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If Kawhi Leonard does not make his decision past noon on Saturday, the Lakers may need to delay the Anthony Davis deal if they want to be able to give Leonard a maximum...
July 5, 2019 at 6:50 PM -
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How much will Leonard's decision change the shape of the NBA?
July 3, 2019 at 8:50 AM -
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The Lakers began the process of fortifying a depleted roster beyond LeBron James, Anthony Davis and Kyle Kuzma by agreeing with Jared Dudley on a one-year, $2.6 million...
July 2, 2019 at 5:50 PM -
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The Lakers, meanwhile, have reached out to D'Angelo Russell's agents to set up a meeting with the All-Star guard.
June 29, 2019 at 4:50 PM -
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Kawhi Leonard is expected to speak to the Los Angeles Lakers in the next few days and has made a personal request that only Magic Johnson and team president Jeanie Buss...
June 28, 2019 at 4:50 PM -
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Kawhi Leonard will speak to the Los Angeles Lakers in the next few days and has made a personal request that only Magic Johnson and team president Jeanie Buss be...
June 28, 2019 at 3:50 PM -
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Here's what our experts will be watching most closely when the action begins on Sunday.
June 28, 2019 at 8:50 AM -
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Anthony Davis will wear the No. 23 when he joins the Lakers, as LeBron James will give up the number to his new teammate, sources confirmed to ESPN.
June 27, 2019 at 12:50 PM -
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The Lakers have agreed to send three players to the Wizards, sources tell ESPN. The move will allow Los Angeles to acquire Anthony Davis on July 6 while also leaving the...
June 27, 2019 at 11:50 AM -
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Lakers controlling owner Jeanie Buss on Monday said she was caught "off guard" by Magic Johnson's resignation but reiterated her confidence in general manager Rob...
June 24, 2019 at 6:50 PM -
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The Lakers have received permission from the Warriors to speak with assistant coach Ron Adams about a role on Frank Vogel's staff, sources tell ESPN.
June 22, 2019 at 3:50 PM -
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After a monthslong trade demand, Anthony Davis is on his way to Los Angeles, and the Lakers finally got their man. But at what cost?
June 20, 2019 at 9:50 PM -
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The Lakers were engaging additional teams on Tuesday to take on the contracts of three players on the roster, trying to create a max salary slot, league sources told...
June 18, 2019 at 8:50 PM -
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Caesars Sportsbook posted a unique proposition on whether a team from California will win the 2019-20 NBA championship. That includes the Lakers, Clippers, Warriors and...
June 17, 2019 at 7:50 PM -
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Finally the Lakers have a deal to acquire Anthony Davis. Are they paying too much?
June 17, 2019 at 6:50 AM -
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After a months-long trade demand, Anthony Davis is on his way to Los Angeles, and the Lakers finally got their man. But at what cost?
June 15, 2019 at 9:50 PM -
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LaVar Ball ripped the Lakers after learning his son Lonzo Ball will be part of a trade for Anthony Davis, predicting that it will be "the worst move" the Lakers have...
June 15, 2019 at 8:50 PM -
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Vanderbilt's Darius Garland granted private workouts to both the Los Angeles Lakers and Cleveland Cavaliers in L.A., sources told ESPN's Dave McMenamin.
June 15, 2019 at 7:50 PM -
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LaVar Ball ripped the Lakers after learning his son Lonzo Ball will be part of a trade for Anthony Davis, predicting that it will be "the worst move" the Lakers have...
June 15, 2019 at 7:50 PM -
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The Lakers have acquired Anthony Davis from the Pelicans. Who won the deal, and what does it mean?
June 15, 2019 at 6:50 PM -
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A day after Vegas oddsmakers, in anticipation of a potential trade for Anthony Davis, installed the Lakers as favorites to win next year's title, the team moved from...
June 15, 2019 at 6:50 PM -
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The deal that sends Anthony Davis to the Lakers was described as "the first domino" to fall in what's expected to be a crazy offseason.
June 15, 2019 at 5:50 PM -
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The Pelicans have agreed to trade Anthony Davis to the Lakers for Lonzo Ball, Brandon Ingram, Josh Hart, and three first-round picks -- including the No. 4 overall in...
June 15, 2019 at 4:50 PM -
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The Pelicans have agreed to trade Anthony Davis to the Lakers for Lonzo Ball, Brandon Ingram, Josh Hart, and three first-round picks -- including the No. 4 overall in...
June 15, 2019 at 3:50 PM -
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Caesars and several other Las Vegas sportsbooks see the Lakers as the early favorites to capture next season's NBA title.
June 14, 2019 at 11:50 AM