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Former UCLA star Lonzo Ball's second Lakers pre-NBA draft workout will be Friday, a source told ESPN's Ramona Shelburne.
June 14, 2017 at 5:50 PM -
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The Lakers hosted Josh Jackson and De'Aaron Fox on Tuesday as they prepare for next week's draft, and are hoping to schedule a second workout with Lonzo Ball.
June 13, 2017 at 6:50 PM -
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What are those? Lonzo Ball spotted in Adidas kicks at Lakers workout
June 7, 2017 at 3:50 PM -
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Lonzo Ball worked out for the Lakers on Wednesday and reiterated his desire to play for his hometown team.
June 7, 2017 at 1:50 PM -
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Julius Erving joins Magic Johnson as the latest legend to say that his team, the 1983 Sixers, could beat this year's Warriors.
June 7, 2017 at 9:50 AM -
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Owner Steve Ballmer says the Clippers have their sights set on bigger fish than their local-rival Lakers.
June 2, 2017 at 6:50 PM -
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Lonzo Ball is expected to have a solo workout for the Los Angeles Lakers on June 7, a source confirmed to ESPN's Ramona Shelburne. He also is expected to meet with the...
May 30, 2017 at 7:50 PM -
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Magic Johnson considers Brandon Ingram, who averaged 9.4 points in his rookie season, to be the only untouchable player on the Lakers' roster.
May 25, 2017 at 10:50 AM -
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Lonzo Ball's desire to play for the Lakers is so strong that he will not work out for other teams, his father, LaVar, told Lakers Nation.
May 17, 2017 at 9:50 AM -
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There are some great prospects in this year’s class but adding the four-time All-Star would be the best move for Magic Johnson.
May 17, 2017 at 8:50 AM -
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Doomsday scenario over, new Lakers GM Pelinka savors lottery win
May 16, 2017 at 11:50 PM -
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Could the Lakers get the top pick or nothing at all? Will the terminated Sam Hinkie yet prove a savant for the Sixers with his legacy of trading for a lottery...
May 16, 2017 at 5:50 AM -
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Cavaliers coach Tyronn Lue agrees with Kobe Bryant's assessment on a potential third straight NBA Finals featuring the Cavs and Warriors: It would be positively a good...
May 10, 2017 at 1:50 PM -
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The Lakers won five of their last six games, putting them at risk of losing their top-three protected pick to the Sixers. Lakers GM Rob Pelinka says they'll be prepared...
April 13, 2017 at 8:50 PM -
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NBA draft lottery odds: Where do Celtics, Lakers, Suns check in?
April 11, 2017 at 10:50 PM -
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D'Angelo Russell's winner comes at best time for Lakers, but also the worst
April 9, 2017 at 11:51 PM -
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NBA draft lottery odds: Where do Celtics, Lakers, Suns check in?
April 4, 2017 at 8:50 AM -
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A whipping from rival Boston was little more than a sideshow Friday for a Lakers franchise that's as deep in drama off the court as it is woeful on it.
March 4, 2017 at 6:50 AM -
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Magic Johnson, Jeanie Buss address Lakers fans on front office, Luke Walton and more
February 28, 2017 at 11:50 AM -
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To mimic Spurs, new-look Lakers should start with front-office stability
February 26, 2017 at 7:50 PM -
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"It's like you're starting over and trying to impress," D'Angelo Russell said of having the watchful eyes of exec Magic Johnson on the Lakers at OKC.
February 24, 2017 at 9:50 PM -
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The Nets have acquired guard K.J. McDaniels from the Rockets, a source told ESPN, confirming multiple reports.
February 23, 2017 at 4:50 PM -
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It won't be easy to fix the Lakers, but Hall of Fame point guard-turned exec Magic Johnson likes his chances of leading them back to glory.
February 21, 2017 at 10:50 PM -
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Magic Johnson was named the Lakers' president of basketball operations, while general manager Mitch Kupchak and vice president of basketball ops Jim Buss were...
February 21, 2017 at 10:50 AM -
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Magic Johnson told ESPN that he'd first recruit Kobe Bryant to help the Lakers. "Whatever time he has," Johnson said. "I want him to come and be a part of...
February 14, 2017 at 9:50 AM -
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Magic Johnson is a big name, but that doesn't guarantee he'll help the Lakers return to glory in his new position as an adviser to Jeanie Buss. Vote now on what Magic's...
February 14, 2017 at 8:50 AM -
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If Magic Johnson intends to bring some of the style of his 1980s championship teams to the current Lakers, coach Luke Walton is willing to listen.
February 13, 2017 at 6:50 PM -
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Julius Randle, D'Angelo Russell and Brandon Ingram are part of a young core many Lakers fans hope can mature into greatness. Should the early returns bolster their...
February 10, 2017 at 8:50 AM -
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When asked what he hopes his role will be with the Lakers, Magic Johnson said he's "working to call the shots, because it only works that way."
February 10, 2017 at 5:50 AM -
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As Magic Johnson joins the Lakers' front office, plenty of questions remain about what his new role will mean for the team -- and both he and the Buss family know they...
February 8, 2017 at 5:50 AM -
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The Knicks had nothing good to say about their collective effort following a 14-point home loss to the Lakers on Monday night.
February 6, 2017 at 9:50 PM -
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Lakers bench two highest-paid players in favor of developing young talent
February 6, 2017 at 5:50 PM -
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After missing the past four games with an ankle injury, Knicks guard Derrick Rose will will return to the court against the Lakers after missing the past four games with...
February 6, 2017 at 3:50 PM -
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The Celtics broke a statistically unlikely tie with the Lakers on Friday night to become the all-time winningest team in NBA history.
February 3, 2017 at 11:50 PM -
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Co-owner Jeanie Buss has brought Magic Johnson back into the fold with the Lakers, hiring him as an adviser.
February 2, 2017 at 11:50 AM -
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Slumping Lakers ailed by tendency to relax after wins, Luke Walton says
January 23, 2017 at 4:50 PM -
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The Los Angeles Lakers suffered a 122-73 rout at the hands of the Mavericks, the worst loss in Lakers history. Forward Julius Randle said his team should be embarrassed...
January 22, 2017 at 5:50 PM -
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After missing the past 15 games with a bone bruise in his left knee, Los Angeles Lakers forward Larry Nance Jr. has been cleared to practice and to play in limited...
January 20, 2017 at 7:50 PM -
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Lakers co-owner Jeanie Buss, who met with Hall of Fame point guard Magic Johnson on Tuesday night, has been soliciting opinions on the direction the franchise should...
January 17, 2017 at 6:50 PM -
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The Spurs won by 40 points, and though it wasn't an interesting game, the numbers to come from it were noteworthy
January 12, 2017 at 10:50 PM -
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Lakers guard Jordan Clarkson was fined $15,000 on Monday for hitting Goran Dragic in the head with his forearm during Los Angeles' 127-100 victory over the Heat last...
January 9, 2017 at 2:50 PM -
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Damian Lillard, who has missed five games with a sprained ankle, is expected to return for the Blazers on Thursday.
January 5, 2017 at 1:50 PM -
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Julius Randle shows flashes of being Lakers' brightest young star
January 4, 2017 at 10:50 AM -
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Jerald Acoba, 30, of Tulare, California, became the second winner of the Lakers' MGM Big Shot Jackpot this season by draining a half-court shot for a $95,000...
January 3, 2017 at 11:50 PM -
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The Lakers auditioned free-agent big man Donatas Motiejunas within the past week, but it's unclear if the team plans to sign the former first-round pick.
December 28, 2016 at 11:50 AM -
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Could Cavaliers-Warriors reach the level of the Celtics-Lakers rivalry? With the Warriors coming to town on Christmas, the Cavs are treating this edition as any other...
December 23, 2016 at 10:50 PM -
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Lakers' dilemma: Search for a superstar or keep it together?
December 22, 2016 at 1:50 PM -
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As a tribute to Shaquille O'Neal, the Los Angeles Lakers will present a 1,200-pound, 9-foot bronze statue that will be connected to Staples Center and will be suspended...
December 20, 2016 at 5:50 PM -
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Lakers' Brandon Ingram nearly becomes youngest player to record triple-double
December 17, 2016 at 9:50 PM -
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Lakers coach Luke Walton challenged his players after the team dropped its eighth straight game Wednesday against the Nets. Said Nick Young: "He raised his voice...
December 14, 2016 at 10:50 PM -
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Lakers coach Luke Walton challenged his players after the team dropped its eighth straight game Wednesday against the Nets. Said Nick Young: "He raised his voice...
December 14, 2016 at 9:50 PM -
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Lakers coach Luke Walton was fined $15,000 by the NBA for "verbally abusing a game official and not leaving the court in a timely manner after his ejection" in...
December 14, 2016 at 2:50 PM -
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Lakers coach Luke Walton was ejected in the first quarter for voicing his frustration after DeMarcus Cousins and Julius Randle became tangled up and fell to the floor...
December 12, 2016 at 9:50 PM -
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Lakers' Lou Williams after another scoring barrage: 'Losing is losing'
December 10, 2016 at 12:50 AM -
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Eric Gordon fills role perfectly in leading Rockets past Lakers
December 7, 2016 at 9:50 PM -
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Lakers guard Nick Young will be sidelined for two to four weeks with a strained calf muscle.
November 30, 2016 at 12:50 PM -
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Lakers guard Nick Young had to be carried into the locker room on the arms of two teammates after straining his right Achilles Tuesday night against the...
November 29, 2016 at 5:50 PM -
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The Lakers' reserves, who entered Sunday averaging an NBA-best 51.2 points per game, scored 65 points to help the team rally past the Hawks.
November 28, 2016 at 12:50 AM -
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Lakers' D'Angelo Russell wants to be '100 percent' before returning
November 26, 2016 at 4:50 PM -
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Durant keeps Warriors rolling despite Green's injury scare vs. Lakers
November 26, 2016 at 6:50 AM -
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Persisting left knee soreness will keep Lakers point guard D'Angelo Russell sidelined for the next two games.
November 22, 2016 at 6:50 PM -
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With timely assists from the Spanish-speaking skills of players like Kobe Bryant, the Lakers have cultivated Hispanic support in their community.
November 21, 2016 at 9:50 AM -
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Dwyane Wade will sit out the Bulls' game against the Lakers on Sunday to rest, coach Fred Hoiberg announced.
November 20, 2016 at 2:50 PM -
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The Lakers were missing D'Angelo Russell but not their will to compete Friday, which the victorious Spurs noticed.
November 19, 2016 at 1:50 AM -
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No matter how you want to measure it, Tony Parker still keeps the Spurs humming, as he did again in Friday's win over the Lakers.
November 18, 2016 at 10:50 PM -
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Pop on no Kobe, Duncan for Spurs-Lakers: 'It makes me feel older, to be honest with you'
November 18, 2016 at 8:50 PM -
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Lakers forward Larry Nance Jr. will be sidelined for Los Angeles' next game after incurring a concussion Sunday night.
November 6, 2016 at 8:50 PM -
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Will change in Lakerland lead the Lakerscout of the West cellar?
November 4, 2016 at 11:50 AM -
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Timofey Mozgov did not suffer a facial fracture or concussion Tuesday and will be evaluated daily, the Lakers announced on Thursday.
November 3, 2016 at 12:50 PM -
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Two years after injury, Lakers' Julius Randle regaining complete confidence
October 30, 2016 at 9:50 PM -
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The Erie BayHawks selected former Lakers forward Anthony Brown with the number one pick of the NBA Development League draft.
October 30, 2016 at 8:50 PM