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Lakers rookie Lonzo Ball says he can't run on his minor knee sprain but hopes to return soon. "I know my body the best," Ball said. "So as long as I can run, that is...
January 15, 2018 at 6:50 PM -
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After he played 43 minutes Saturday, an MRI on Sunday revealed that Lakers point guard Lonzo Ball suffered a minor left knee sprain during the game. He won't play Monday...
January 14, 2018 at 7:50 PM -
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The Houston Rockets hope star guard James Harden can return from a Grade 2 strain of his right hamstring within a week, coach Mike D'Antoni said. Harden suffered the...
January 14, 2018 at 1:50 PM -
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Lakers president Magic Johnson and majority owner Jeanie Buss publicly backed coach Luke Walton -- whom LaVar Ball said had "lost his team" -- on Twitter on Saturday...
January 13, 2018 at 12:50 PM -
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James Worthy played with fellow Hall-of-Famer Magic Johnson for nine seasons, and while Worthy thinks Johnson will get a star this summer, he sees another great player...
January 12, 2018 at 6:50 AM -
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Building a system and culture is really hard. Everyone, including Luke Walton, wants to be the Spurs. But achieving that kind of structure is hard.
January 12, 2018 at 12:50 AM -
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Without Kawhi Leonard and Rudy Gay, who are nursing injuries, San Antonio will try to keep Lonzo Ball and Los Angeles from recording their third straight win.
January 11, 2018 at 7:50 PM -
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After planning to sign Jamil Wilson to a 10-day contract, the Lakers reneged on it Wednesday after a TMZ report surfaced that a woman had filed a lawsuit in Los Angeles...
January 10, 2018 at 4:50 PM -
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Spurs guard Tony Parker, who missed the first 19 games of this season and has yet to play in back-to-back games this season, is unsure if he'll play against the Lakers...
January 9, 2018 at 4:50 AM -
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Rookie forward Kyle Kuzma stands by head coach Luke Walton and said comments that suggested the Lakers quit, were "upsetting."
January 8, 2018 at 3:50 PM -
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Los Angeles Lakers guard Kentavious Caldwell-Pope was released on Monday from his 25-day sentence that he served at the Seal Beach Detention Center. Caldwell-Pope has...
January 8, 2018 at 2:50 PM -
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The Lakers knew what they were getting in LaVar Ball when they drafted his son Lonzo. But after multiple meetings and pleas not to publicly disparage their team and...
January 8, 2018 at 9:50 AM -
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With controversy swirling around the Lakers amid critical comments from LaVar Ball that coach Luke Walton has lost the locker room, Brandon Ingram helped the team snap a...
January 7, 2018 at 11:50 PM -
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Mavericks coach Rick Carlisle, president of NBA Coaches Association, says it's a 'disgrace' that ESPN published comments by LaVar Ball critical of Lakers coach Luke...
January 7, 2018 at 4:50 PM -
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Lakers coach Luke Walton and rookie Lonzo Ball disagreed with LaVar Ball's latest criticism of the Lakers' coach that he has lost his team, which is 1-12 over its past...
January 7, 2018 at 1:50 PM -
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LaVar Ball expressed his frustration with Luke Walton, saying the Lakers coach doesn't have control of the team and the players don't want to play for him. Ball also...
January 7, 2018 at 4:50 AM -
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Kentavious Caldwell-Pope will be allowed to resume travelling outside of California when he is released from a detention center Monday, according to sources.
January 6, 2018 at 8:50 PM -
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The Los Angeles Lakers have requested waivers on center Andrew Bogut, the team announced Saturday. The Lakers waived Bogut ahead of the deadline, meaning the team would...
January 6, 2018 at 10:50 AM -
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"Dr. J" was being honored by the Sixers to mark 35 years since he threw down his famous cradle dunk against the Lakers. He was later hospitalized after feeling...
January 5, 2018 at 8:50 PM -
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Lakers coach Luke Walton said Lonzo Ball's shoulder still isn't 100 percent, but the rookie did return Friday night after missing the past six games.
January 5, 2018 at 11:50 AM -
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One night after beating the Lakers in L.A., the Thunder are back at Staples Center for a date with the Clippers.
January 4, 2018 at 8:50 PM -
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The Lakers list point guard Lonzo Ball as questionable for Friday's home game against Charlotte, although all signs are trending toward his return.
January 4, 2018 at 2:50 PM -
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A frustrated Kyle Kuzma was critical of the Lakers' effort Wednesday night, saying the team "gave up" during a 133-96 home loss to the Oklahoma City Thunder.
January 4, 2018 at 12:50 AM -
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Russell Westbrook and the Thunder are in L.A. trying to bounce back from losses to the Bucks and Mavs, while the Lakers seek to end a seven-game losing streak.
January 3, 2018 at 7:50 PM -
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An NBA investigation found no evidence of tampering by Lakers associate head coach Brian Shaw in his interactions with then-Pacers star Paul George, multiple sources...
January 3, 2018 at 1:50 PM -
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Lakers guard Lonzo Ball will miss Wednesday night's game against Russell Westbrook and the Thunder; Brook Lopez will play with minutes restrictions.
January 3, 2018 at 12:50 PM -
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Lonzo Ball, who has missed five games with a bruised left shoulder, and Brook Lopez, who had an ankle sprain, are questionable for Wednesday's game against Oklahoma...
January 2, 2018 at 2:50 PM -
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The Boston Celtics ended 2017 with many wins over the Brooklyn Nets. Now, Celtics fans are going from #Netspick to #Lakerspick in 2018.
December 31, 2017 at 8:50 PM -
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Rockets star James Harden left Sunday's double-overtime win against the Lakers with a strained left hamstring. Houston coach Mike D'Antoni said it's too early to tell...
December 31, 2017 at 7:50 PM -
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The LA Clippers won the season series against the Los Angeles Lakers for a sixth consecutive season.
December 29, 2017 at 10:50 PM -
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All-Star forward Blake Griffin, who had been sidelined with a sprained left MCL, played his first game in more than a month on Friday night against the Lakers, scoring...
December 29, 2017 at 6:50 PM -
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The Los Angeles Lakers held a team meeting in place of practice on Thursday to air out their issues. Players are frustrated with losing, team roles and the uncertainty...
December 29, 2017 at 1:50 PM -
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Chris Paul missed his third straight game since suffering a left adductor strain, but he is expected to return either Friday against the Wizards or Sunday against the...
December 28, 2017 at 5:50 PM -
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The Lakers are the only team using their city-edition unis to honor franchise legends. For the first edition, they called in the Black Mamba.
December 27, 2017 at 8:50 AM -
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Clippers coach Doc Rivers stopped short of making a guarantee, but he said Tuesday that forward Blake Griffin could return to action on Friday against the Lakers...
December 26, 2017 at 7:50 PM -
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Lonzo Ball has a left shoulder sprain that will keep him out at least one week, meaning the Lakers rookie won't play against Minnesota on Christmas Day.
December 24, 2017 at 3:50 PM -
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Lakers head coach Luke Walton said he felt there was "too much feeling sorry for ourselves as opposed to being professionals" in Saturday's loss to Portland, while...
December 23, 2017 at 11:50 PM -
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Los Angeles capped off the NBA's toughest week in three seasons with a competitive loss in Golden State.
December 22, 2017 at 10:50 PM -
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Blazers guard Damian Lillard, who is averaging 25.5 points, missed Friday's game against the Nuggets and will also sit out Saturday against the Lakers with a hamstring...
December 22, 2017 at 1:50 PM -
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Cavaliers. Warriors. Rockets. Warriors again. Since 2015, no team has had a series of games lined up as hard as the Lakers. And they're surviving.
December 22, 2017 at 8:50 AM -
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Kentavious Caldwell-Pope is allowed to leave the facility to go to practice and Lakers games in California under a work release program, but he must wear a GPS monitor...
December 21, 2017 at 4:50 PM -
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Houston guard Chris Paul left the Rockets' game Wednesday night against the Lakers with what coach Mike D'Antoni called a strained left adductor.
December 20, 2017 at 9:50 PM -
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Rookie Kyle Kuzma scored 38 as the Lakers outgunned James Harden (51) and the Rockets, who saw their 14-game win streak end and Chris Paul leave with a leg...
December 20, 2017 at 8:50 PM -
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AEG, the owner of the Staples Center, had a huge sales day from Monday's jersey retirement of former Los Angeles Lakers guard Kobe Bryant.
December 20, 2017 at 1:50 PM -
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The Lakers drafted Ball to be the star of their post-Kobe era. There's just one (possibly insurmountable) problem: Dude can't score.
December 20, 2017 at 5:50 AM -
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Lakers center Brook Lopez will be evaluated in three weeks after he suffered an ankle sprain on Monday.
December 19, 2017 at 12:50 PM -
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Kobe Bryant saw the young Lakers force overtime against the Warriors, but then Kevin Durant's jumper in the extra session gave the Warriors their ninth straight...
December 18, 2017 at 11:50 PM -
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The Lakers lost center Brook Lopez against the Warriors on Monday night with a sprained ankle.
December 18, 2017 at 10:50 PM -
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Kobe Bryant returned to Staples Center on Monday night as the Lakers raised both his No. 8 and No. 24 jerseys to a hollowed corner of the rafters.
December 18, 2017 at 8:50 PM -
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The Lakers will retire Kobe Bryant's No. 8 and No. 24 jerseys in a halftime ceremony, while the Warriors will be without Stephen Curry (ankle) and Draymond Green...
December 18, 2017 at 7:50 PM -
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ESPN is at Staples Center covering all things Kobe before, during and after the Lakers legend has his jerseys retired.
December 18, 2017 at 4:50 PM -
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Former Los Angeles Lakers coach Phil Jackson is unable to travel from his Montana home to attend Monday night's jersey retirement for Kobe Bryant, league sources told...
December 18, 2017 at 1:50 AM -
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The Lakers' legend grew up devouring VHS highlights of Wilt, Magic and West. Bryant's jerseys will join theirs on Monday night, as he'll move on from his NBA...
December 17, 2017 at 5:50 AM -
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A 25-day restriction stemming from a plea agreement on a misdemeanor offense will keep Lakers guard Kentavious Caldwell-Pope from playing in three of the team's next...
December 16, 2017 at 3:50 PM -
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The Lakers' Kentavious Caldwell-Pope missed Thursday night's loss at Cleveland in order to comply with a legal matter stemming from a March arrest that could cause him...
December 15, 2017 at 4:50 PM -
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Andrew Bogut never expected to play big minutes in Los Angeles. But the veteran center is happy playing a mentor role at the Lakers, something he is keen to replicate as...
December 14, 2017 at 10:50 PM -
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LeBron James and Lonzo Ball both declined to reveal what was said during their brief chat after the Cavs' 121-112 win over the Lakers, though Ball was quick to praise...
December 14, 2017 at 10:50 PM -
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LeBron James didn't have the best shooting night, but his 59th career triple-double helped the Cavaliers hold off the Lakers.
December 14, 2017 at 8:50 PM -
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Cavs star LeBron James visited Cleveland Clinic on Wednesday, when an ailing young fan gave him an unusual request: to dunk on Lakers rookie Lonzo Ball in their game...
December 14, 2017 at 5:50 PM -
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With speculation of LeBron James moving on to L.A. next summer, Brook Lopez and Lonzo Ball have the Lakers putting up a fight in Cleveland.
December 14, 2017 at 5:50 PM -
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LeBron James had high praise for the Lakers rookie, but will he be looking to get payback for LaVar Ball's words when the two meet on the court?
December 14, 2017 at 6:50 AM -
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LeBron James welcomes the Lakers to Cleveland on Thursday night. Is he taking the court against his future teammates, or will "LeBron to L.A." remain the stuff of...
December 14, 2017 at 5:50 AM -
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The Knicks needed help from across the roster to beat the Lakers, but two players they see as foundational pieces were exceptional in the overtime win.
December 12, 2017 at 11:50 PM -
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LeBron James says he sees parallels between his rookie experience and that of Lakers point guard Lonzo Ball.
December 12, 2017 at 9:50 PM -
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Playing his first game at Madison Square Garden in front of a star-studded crowd, the No. 2 overall pick put up a well-rounded performance, but Kristaps Porzingis stole...
December 12, 2017 at 7:50 PM -
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LaVar Ball confirmed that he met with the Lakers' front office recently to discuss his criticisms of head coach Luke Walton, saying of the meeting, "It's about coming...
December 12, 2017 at 7:50 PM -
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A pinch of Bill Walton. A dash of Jackson. A splash of Kerr. Mix it all up, and you have the recipe for Luke Walton, NBA coach. But will the final product be enough to...
December 9, 2017 at 5:50 PM -
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The Lakers blew a 16-point lead in Philadelphia, but Brandon Ingram saved his team with a game-winning 3.
December 7, 2017 at 8:50 PM -
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Lakers forward Corey Brewer, who drove through the Los Angeles wildfires trying to catch the team plane to Philadelphia, was also in Houston when Hurricane Harvey struck...
December 7, 2017 at 7:50 PM -
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The Lakers are enforcing an existing policy this season, now dubbed the "LaVar Ball rule," that does not allow members of the media to congregate in a section of the...
December 4, 2017 at 7:50 AM -
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Los Angeles was tied at 100 with Denver with 3:57 left to play. But Lakers mistakes contributed to their losing streak extending to four games.
December 3, 2017 at 12:50 AM -
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The Warriors guard said he spoke to the Lakers legend for tips on how to play with a painful, injured ring finger on his shooting hand.
November 30, 2017 at 12:50 AM -
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The first meeting between Steph Curry and Lonzo Ball was a thriller, but the reigning champs eventually rose to the top, with Kevin Durant scoring 29.
November 29, 2017 at 10:50 PM -
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The Warriors' two-time MVP knows all too well the pressures of having a famous dad and says he can relate to the Lakers rookie's struggles.
November 29, 2017 at 5:50 AM -
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Lonzo Ball's struggles as a rookie are no different than everybody else, and Warriors stars Steph Curry and Kevin Durant have no doubt that the Lakers' No. 2 pick will...
November 28, 2017 at 1:50 PM -
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The injury-ravaged Clippers -- already down three players -- are in "wait and see" mode with forward Blake Griffin, who left Monday's win over the Lakers with a knee...
November 27, 2017 at 10:50 PM -
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With Larry Nance Jr. expected back in the Lakers lineup Monday night against the Clippers, rookie Kyle Kuzma would slide back into a key reserve role.
November 27, 2017 at 12:50 PM -
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After stumbling to a 19-point deficit early in the third quarter, the Lakers turned things around as Kentavious Caldwell-Pope (21 points) led a late rally past one of...
November 21, 2017 at 10:50 PM -
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"They're soft. They don't know how to coach my son," LaVar Ball told Bleacher Report in discussing the Lakers' approach to coaching his son. Lonzo Ball has two...
November 21, 2017 at 4:50 PM -
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Nuggets forward Paul Millsap, who was injured Sunday against the Lakers, could miss three months due to surgery to repair a torn ligament in his left wrist, league...
November 21, 2017 at 3:50 PM