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The Lakers and Celtics are negotiating competing trade packages with the Pelicans for a potential deal for Anthony Davis, league sources told ESPN.
June 12, 2019 at 1:50 PM -
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From hiring a former Lakers trainer who has been key in dealing with Kawhi Leonard to luring Masai Ujiri from the Nuggets, the Raptors have built a contender with...
June 7, 2019 at 12:50 PM -
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Mavs owner Mark Cuban, speaking Wednesday at the Social Innovation Summit, talked with ESPN about the current state of the Lakers, saying with a grin, "The more screwed...
June 5, 2019 at 5:50 PM -
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The Lakers have prioritized having head coaching experience on Frank Vogel's staff, which now includes Lionel Hollins and Jason Kidd.
June 4, 2019 at 2:50 PM -
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Adam Silver believes the Lakers' championship pedigree and stable ownership are reasons they'll get back on track. "I know Jeanie [Buss] knows how to manage a team," he...
May 29, 2019 at 7:50 AM -
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A public resignation. A coach firing. A botched coaching search. And that's just the past 45 days for the NBA's marquee franchise.
May 28, 2019 at 10:50 AM -
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Magic Johnson aired Los Angeles' issues on Monday -- and Lakers ownership continues to be silent.
May 20, 2019 at 5:50 PM -
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Despite a perceived sense of upheaval that has plagued the Lakers of late, general manager Rob Pelinka projected confidence Monday as the franchise looks ahead to a...
May 20, 2019 at 3:50 PM -
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The Lakers new coach called Kidd "an incredible asset" and said he can't worry about being replaced.
May 20, 2019 at 2:50 PM -
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Magic Johnson said that he quit the Lakers in part because general manager Rob Pelinka was "backstabbing" him.
May 20, 2019 at 8:50 AM -
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Lakers president and controlling owner Jeanie Buss will not hire a replacement for Magic Johnson, who stepped down as president of basketball operations last month, a...
May 17, 2019 at 2:50 PM -
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Bucks star Giannis Antetokounmpo says the Eastern Conference opened up with LeBron James' move to the Lakers in the West.
May 16, 2019 at 1:50 PM -
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After a chaotic start to the offseason, the Lakers were one of the big winners in Tuesday's NBA draft lottery, jumping from 11th to fourth overall -- a pick GM Rob...
May 14, 2019 at 7:50 PM -
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Since Magic Johnson's sudden resignation on April 9, the Lakers' front office has experienced a whirlwind of activity, including coaching rejections and hires. A look...
May 13, 2019 at 9:50 PM -
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Kevin Durant could shift the landscape of the NBA this offseason. Would he go to the Knicks? Lakers? Here's how he shifts the odds for five likely destinations.
May 12, 2019 at 6:50 PM -
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There are big names, a big job and a legacy franchise involved in this coaching hire. What happens now?
May 11, 2019 at 7:50 PM -
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Frank Vogel has agreed to a three-year deal to become the next head coach of the Lakers, league sources told ESPN, with Jason Kidd agreeing to become a prominent...
May 11, 2019 at 4:50 PM -
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Frank Vogel has emerged as the front-runner to be offered the Lakers' coaching job, with the team planning to pair Jason Kidd with Vogel as an assistant coach, league...
May 11, 2019 at 2:50 PM -
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Former Magic and Pacers coach Frank Vogel made a strong impression in his interview with the Lakers and the sides are planning to talk again soon about the team's...
May 11, 2019 at 10:50 AM -
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While saying he didn't mean it as a personal attack on owner Jeanie Buss, the organizer of a protest in front of Staples Center blamed the Lakers' decision-making in the...
May 10, 2019 at 3:50 PM -
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The Lakers will interview former Grizzlies coach J.B. Bickerstaff for their head-coaching position Friday, a source confirmed to ESPN.
May 10, 2019 at 1:50 PM -
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Former Magic and Pacers head coach Frank Vogel is flying out to Los Angeles on Thursday to interview for the Lakers' head coaching position, league sources told ESPN's...
May 9, 2019 at 10:50 AM -
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The Lakers and Tyronn Lue, who had been a favorite to fill their head-coaching vacancy because of his X's and O's knowledge and his strong relationship with LeBron...
May 8, 2019 at 4:50 PM -
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The Lakers and Tyronn Lue, who had been a favorite to fill Los Angeles' head-coaching vacancy because of his X's and O's knowledge and his strong relationship with...
May 8, 2019 at 3:50 PM -
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On his HBO show "The Shop," LeBron James said he was stunned and in disbelief when told before the Lakers' season finale that Magic Johnson had abruptly stepped down as...
May 4, 2019 at 8:50 PM -
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The Lakers are proceeding toward offering their head-coaching job to Ty Lue, league sources tell ESPN.
May 3, 2019 at 11:50 AM -
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Though LeBron James didn't make the playoffs in his first season in Los Angeles, his move to the Lakers paid off in jersey sales.
April 25, 2019 at 2:50 PM -
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Sixers assistant Monty Williams will meet with the Suns on Friday, and he has a second interview with the Lakers on Thursday, sources tell ESPN.
April 25, 2019 at 1:50 PM -
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With 122 points in Game 5 to bring their series total to 612, the Sixers became the first team with at least 600 points in its first five playoff games since the Lakers...
April 23, 2019 at 10:50 PM -
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With 122 points in Game 5 to bring their series total to 612, the Sixers became the first team with at least 600 points in its first five playoff games since the Lakers...
April 23, 2019 at 8:50 PM -
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Jason Kidd, who went 183-190 in four-plus seasons while coaching the Nets and Bucks, has interviewed for the Lakers' coaching vacancy, sources told ESPN.
April 23, 2019 at 3:50 PM -
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Jason Kidd, who went 183-190 in four-plus seasons while coaching the Nets and Bucks, has interviewed for the Lakers' coaching vacancy, sources told ESPN.
April 23, 2019 at 1:50 PM -
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A new lawsuit alleges that new Sacramento Kings coach Luke Walton sexually assaulted a woman sometime before being named coach of the Los Angeles Lakers in April...
April 22, 2019 at 8:50 PM -
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Ty Lue met with Lakers GM Rob Pelinka for about 90 minutes Friday, a prelude to what the Lakers hope to be more detailed discussions with top candidates Lue and Monty...
April 19, 2019 at 7:50 PM -
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Ty Lue, who coached the Cavaliers to three NBA Finals, is meeting with Lakers GM Rob Pelinka about replacing Luke Walton as head coach, sources told ESPN.
April 19, 2019 at 8:50 AM -
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The Lakers will travel to interview 76ers assistant Monty Williams for their vacant head coaching job, sources told ESPN.
April 14, 2019 at 1:50 PM -
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The Cavaliers will begin their coaching search with interviews with Juwan Howard and Jamahl Mosley, sources told ESPN.
April 14, 2019 at 12:50 PM -
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The Lakers have been granted permission to discuss their head-coach opening with 76ers assistant Monty Williams. Williams and Tyronn Lue have been the focus of the...
April 13, 2019 at 3:50 PM -
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Luke Walton, who mutually parted ways with the Lakers on Friday, has agreed to a deal in principle to coach the Sacramento Kings, sources told ESPN's Adrian...
April 13, 2019 at 1:50 PM -
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Luke Walton is out as head coach of the Lakers, the team announced Friday. Ty Lue and Monty Williams are seen as the central candidates to replace him, sources told...
April 12, 2019 at 9:50 PM -
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Walton seemed to be on the clock as soon as the Lakers signed LeBron James, and a season of unrealistic expectations and injuries reached fevered levels in the days...
April 12, 2019 at 8:50 PM -
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Who is the best fit for this team? That depends on the future of the roster, and the Lakers' priorities.
April 12, 2019 at 1:50 PM -
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Luke Walton is out as head coach of the Lakers, the team announced Friday. Ty Lue and Monty Williams are seen as the central candidates to be the team's next head coach...
April 12, 2019 at 1:50 PM -
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Jeanie Buss has every reason to get more creative with Magic Johnson's replacement.
April 12, 2019 at 4:50 AM -
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The Bucks flew past their projected win total while LeBron and the Lakers failed to meet expectations. Here are the 10 over/under results furthest from Vegas' preseason...
April 11, 2019 at 7:50 AM -
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"At the trade deadline, everybody kind of lost themselves," Kentavious Caldwell-Pope said on Wednesday after his exit interview with Lakers coach Luke Walton and general...
April 10, 2019 at 9:50 PM -
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Despite Magic Johnson's abrupt resignation as team president, LeBron James stands behind Lakers owner Jeanie Buss and the organization, a source told ESPN.
April 10, 2019 at 10:50 AM -
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Despite Magic Johnson's abrupt resignation as team president, LeBron James stands behind Lakers owner Jeanie Buss and the organization, a source told ESPN.
April 10, 2019 at 9:50 AM -
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Jeanie Buss gave Magic the power to do whatever he wanted with the Lakers. He either didn't want it or couldn't handle it.
April 10, 2019 at 12:50 AM -
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Magic Johnson is stepping down as the Lakers' president of basketball operations, saying Tuesday, "I want to go back to having fun. ... I was happier when I wasn't the...
April 9, 2019 at 9:50 PM -
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In an impromptu, wide-ranging news conference, Magic Johnson explained why he was stepping down as Lakers president. Here are the highlights.
April 9, 2019 at 9:50 PM -
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Magic Johnson stunned the league by announcing he's stepping down as Lakers president. The NBA world had plenty of questions.
April 9, 2019 at 8:50 PM -
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Rarely does one moment cause the downfall of a season. The failures of the 2018-19 Los Angeles Lakers started in 2017.
April 9, 2019 at 7:50 PM -
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Magic Johnson is stepping down as the Lakers' president of basketball operations, saying Tuesday, "I want to go back to having fun. ... I was happier when I wasn't the...
April 9, 2019 at 6:50 PM -
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Although Lakers owner Jeanie Buss has been one of Luke Walton's staunchest allies, sources say she intends to let GM Rob Pelinka and Magic Johnson -- who hasn't had a...
April 9, 2019 at 4:50 PM -
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Lonzo Ball has agreed to work with Creative Artists Agency after parting ways with his previous agent last week.
April 8, 2019 at 2:50 PM -
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Lakers second-year guard Lonzo Ball and agent Harrison Gaines told ESPN on Thursday that they have mutually agreed to part ways.
April 4, 2019 at 9:50 PM -
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Golden State tries to lock up top seed in the West, Los Angeles looks to finish strong without LeBron.
April 4, 2019 at 7:50 PM -
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Stephen Curry said a postseason without LeBron James will be different, but expects his rival to "regroup" with the Lakers for next season.
April 4, 2019 at 12:50 PM -
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With the playoffs out of the picture, the Lakers will enter the offseason seeking players to join their superstar. "I'll be as active as I need to be for us to get...
April 4, 2019 at 9:50 AM -
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Lakers owner Jeanie Buss remains complimentary of Luke Walton but continues to dodge questions about his future as the team's head coach.
April 3, 2019 at 2:50 PM -
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Lakers guard Lonzo Ball filed suit against Alan Foster for damages of $2 million plus interest on Tuesday, alleging that Foster "conspired to embezzle millions of...
April 2, 2019 at 10:50 PM -
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Russell Westbrook joined Wilt Chamberlain as the only players in NBA history with a 20-20-20 triple-double, getting 20 points, 20 rebounds and 21 assists in Tuesday's...
April 2, 2019 at 8:50 PM -
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Playoff seeding is on the line for the Oklahoma City Thunder as they host the Los Angeles Lakers.
April 2, 2019 at 5:50 PM -
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LeBron James wanted to finish out the season but was convinced otherwise by the Lakers, who are prioritizing his long-term health, coach Luke Walton said...
March 31, 2019 at 4:50 PM -
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LeBron James will be held out for the remainder of the season to allow his groin to fully heal, the Lakers said in a statement on Saturday.
March 30, 2019 at 2:50 PM -
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Rajon Rondo said he hoped to stick around L.A. a little longer after reaching his season high in assists with 17 in a win over the visiting Hornets.
March 30, 2019 at 1:50 AM -
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Josh Hart averaged 7.9 points in his second career season.
March 28, 2019 at 10:50 AM -
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LeBron James won't play Wednesday night against Utah, the Los Angeles Lakers announced. Wednesday marks the third game in four days for the Lakers, who have been...
March 27, 2019 at 12:50 PM -
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The Lakers' Lonzo Ball confirmed he covered up the Big Baller Brand tattoo on his arm with a new tattoo of a pair of black and red dice.
March 26, 2019 at 11:50 PM -
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Friday night's loss to the Nets officially eliminated the Lakers from postseason contention for the sixth straight year.
March 22, 2019 at 10:50 PM -
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Los Angeles Lakers guard Lonzo Ball has severed ties with a co-founder of Big Baller Brand over concerns that the family friend has a criminal past and also has not...
March 22, 2019 at 4:50 PM -
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Doc Rivers says he and Clippers owner Steve Ballmer have verbally agreed to work out a long-term contract extension.
March 19, 2019 at 7:50 PM -
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Lakers coach Luke Walton shot down calls to shut down LeBron James for the remainder of the season Tuesday, saying he has not had any discussions with the four-time MVP...
March 19, 2019 at 5:50 PM -
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Lakers star LeBron James will again be sidelined, returning to the bench with a sore groin as Los Angeles takes on Milwaukee, which will be without Giannis Antetokounmpo...
March 19, 2019 at 10:50 AM -
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Lakers star LeBron James will again be sidelined, returning to the bench with a sore groin as Los Angeles takes on Milwaukee, who will be without Giannis Antetokounmpo...
March 19, 2019 at 9:50 AM -
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Giannis Antetokounmpo is questionable with a right ankle sprain for the Bucks' matchup Tuesday against the Lakers.
March 18, 2019 at 5:50 PM -
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The worst shooting quarter of LeBron James' career ended with the Lakers star getting blocked with seconds remaining in a road loss to the Knicks on Sunday.
March 17, 2019 at 2:50 PM -
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After undergoing surgery on his right arm Saturday, the Lakers say forward Brandon Ingram is expected to be ready for next season.
March 16, 2019 at 2:50 PM -
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After undergoing surgery on his right arm Saturday, the Lakers say forward Brandon Ingram is expected to be ready for next season.
March 16, 2019 at 12:50 PM