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Lakers' Scott: Winning comes first, development of young players second
November 4, 2015 at 5:50 PM -
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Despite Byron Scott's past feelings about 3-pointers, Nick Young and the Lakers are leading the NBA in 3-point attempts per game.
November 1, 2015 at 4:50 PM -
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Metta World Peace to the rescue? Not quite yet, Lakers' Byron Scott says
November 1, 2015 at 12:50 AM -
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Deep ties off the court bond Lakers' D'Angelo Russell & Kings' Rajon Rondo
October 31, 2015 at 5:50 PM -
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Throughout his career, Kobe Bryant has taken over plenty of games. But after Friday's loss to the Kings, he said he has to pull back because the Lakers have to let their...
October 31, 2015 at 1:50 AM -
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Lakers' Byron Scott on team's defense: 'We just sucked'
October 31, 2015 at 12:50 AM -
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With the play of D'Angelo Russell and Julius Randle, Kobe Bryant saw a lot to look forward to this season as the young Lakers find their way.
October 29, 2015 at 4:50 PM -
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What to expect in Kobe Bryant's 20th season in L.A.? Baxter Holmes runs down five big takeaways from the Lakers' preseason.
October 28, 2015 at 12:50 PM -
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World Peace will return to LA after a year out of the NBA
October 26, 2015 at 11:50 AM -
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At the Westgate SuperBook more money has been bet on the Los Angeles Lakers to win the NBA title than on the Cleveland Cavaliers.
October 25, 2015 at 3:50 PM -
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Jordan Clarkson's shoulder issue could shelve him for Lakers' opener
October 23, 2015 at 12:50 AM -
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Lakers star Kobe Bryant is expected to miss his second straight preseason game Monday and may not see the floor again until the regular season.
October 18, 2015 at 2:50 PM -
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Saturday night's preseason matchup between the Lakers and Warriors was called early due to poor court conditions, with players from both teams continually slipping on...
October 17, 2015 at 10:50 PM -
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Lakers turn focus to basketball, but thoughts remain with Lamar Odom
October 15, 2015 at 5:50 PM -
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The 6-foot-9, 250-pound power Julius Randle is pushing the ball on breaks just like his coach wants, adding another dynamic to the Lakers.
October 11, 2015 at 10:50 PM -
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'Phenomenal' Randle has Lakers excited about his potential
October 7, 2015 at 10:50 AM -
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Utah Jazz forward Trevor Booker was ejected from a preseason game on Tuesday after taking a swing at Los Angeles Lakers center Roy Hibbert.
October 7, 2015 at 7:50 AM -
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Los Angeles Lakers rookie guard D'Angelo Russell left Tuesday's preseason game against the Utah Jazz with a bruised glute that he suffered after crashing to the court in...
October 6, 2015 at 10:50 PM -
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Kobe Bryant on youthful Lakers: 'I don't know what to expect'
September 28, 2015 at 6:50 PM -
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The Lakers added Marcelo Huertas, a veteran with a wealth of overseas experience, to their young backcourt.
September 9, 2015 at 1:50 PM -
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Lakers superstar Kobe Bryant believes that his team will "absolutely" make the playoffs this season in the hyper-competitive Western Conference.
August 4, 2015 at 8:50 PM -
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The former Pacers All-Star center joined Lou Williams and Brandon Bass in aiming to start anew and help the Lakers bounce back from a 21-61 mark.
July 22, 2015 at 3:50 PM -
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New Lakers players Brandon Bass, Lou Williams and Roy Hibbert indicated they have yet to hear from Kobe Bryant since joining the team this month.
July 22, 2015 at 1:50 PM -
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The Brooklyn Nets have an agreement in principle to sign shooting guard Wayne Ellington, the team announced Thursday.
July 9, 2015 at 6:50 AM -
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The Lakers continued to fill out their roster through free agency by reaching an agreement with Boston Celtics power forward Brandon Bass, a source told...
July 5, 2015 at 5:50 PM -
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Less than 24 hours after meeting with LaMarcus Aldridge, the Lakers are "stunned" to hear that Aldridge was less than impressed by their presentation, a source...
July 1, 2015 at 3:51 PM -
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The Lakers will meet with free agent Kevin Love later this week, according to league sources. One source said the Lakers have heard Love is likely to re-sign with the...
June 30, 2015 at 9:50 PM -
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The Lakers and Rockets will get the first opportunity to meet with LaMarcus Aldridge Tuesday night shortly after the free-agency period officially begins at 9:01 p.m. PT...
June 29, 2015 at 8:50 PM -
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D'Angelo Russell didn't shy away from the Lakers' collection of Larry O'Brien Championship trophies. The No. 2 draft pick stared at and touched them and even posed for...
June 29, 2015 at 7:50 PM -
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The Los Angeles Lakers will not be picking up their $9 million team option on forward Jordan Hill, league sources told ESPN.
June 29, 2015 at 2:50 PM -
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On the anniversary of the Lakers selecting Magic Johnson, L.A. got a new star point guard in D'Angelo Russell.
June 26, 2015 at 9:50 AM -
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The Lakers shook up the 2015 NBA draft Thursday by selecting Ohio State point guard D'Angelo Russell second overall instead of taking a potential franchise center in...
June 25, 2015 at 5:50 PM -
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Should the Lakers make a splash and trade for DeMarcus Cousins? He may be the answer both offensively and defensively for Los Angeles.
June 25, 2015 at 8:50 AM -
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The Los Angeles Lakers have emerged as one of the most determined trade suitors for Sacramento Kings All-Star center DeMarcus Cousins, according to league...
June 22, 2015 at 1:50 PM -
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The top two picks in the draft could meet on the opening day of the NBA Summer League in Las Vegas when the Wolves and Lakers play July 10.
June 16, 2015 at 12:50 PM -
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Iggy Azalea recently canceled her fall tour, so she has time to plan for a big moment in her life: her wedding.
June 2, 2015 at 9:50 AM -
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Drafting the big man the Timberwolves leave behind is far from the only course of action the Lakers can take with the second pick in the draft.
May 22, 2015 at 10:52 AM -
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Lakers GM Mitch Kupchak said star guard Kobe Bryant has told him that the upcoming 2015-16 season will be Bryant's last with the Lakers.
May 22, 2015 at 9:52 AM -
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Finally, after two of the worst seasons in Lakers history, something bounced their way: four pingpong balls that delivered the No. 2 pick in the NBA draft.
May 20, 2015 at 11:50 AM -
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The Minnesota Timberwolves lost 66 games during the 2014-15 season, but they won big on Tuesday night. The Wolves won the NBA lottery and will pick first in this year's...
May 19, 2015 at 10:50 PM -
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Jordan Clarkson scored 26 points and made the tiebreaking basket with 0.7 seconds left in overtime to lift the Los Angeles Lakers past the Philadelphia 76ers, 113-111 on...
March 30, 2015 at 7:50 PM -
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NBA Basketball Recap: Final statistics from the Los Angeles Lakers vs. Toronto Raptors game played on March 27, 2015
March 27, 2015 at 7:50 PM -
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NBA scoring leader Russell Westbrook poured in 27 points and added 11 assists and Enes Kanter contributed 25 points and 16 rebounds as the Thunder beat the Lakers...
March 24, 2015 at 7:50 PM -
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Los Angeles Lakers coach Byron Scott will miss his team's upcoming road games in Oklahoma City on Tuesday and in Minnesota on Wednesday to attend funeral services for...
March 22, 2015 at 5:50 PM -
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Gordon Hayward scored 22 points, Trey Burke added 17 off the bench, and the Jazz sent the Lakers to their 50th loss of the season, 80-73 on Thursday night.
March 19, 2015 at 10:50 PM -
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Lakers guard Nick Young has a small fracture in his left knee cap and will be re-evaluated on a weekly basis, the team announced Wednesday.
March 18, 2015 at 4:50 PM -
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Klay Thompson scored 26 points, Stephen Curry had 19 points and nine assists and the Golden State Warriors secured a playoff spot before beating the depleted Los Angeles...
March 16, 2015 at 10:50 PM -
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Atlanta Hawks guard Kyle Korver will miss at least three games after breaking his nose against the Los Angeles Lakers.
March 16, 2015 at 6:50 PM -
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Atlanta Hawks guard Kyle Korver suffered a broken nose during the second quarter of Sunday's game against the Los Angeles Lakers.
March 15, 2015 at 8:50 PM -
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The NBA-worst Knicks beat the Lakers 101-94 in former Los Angeles point guard and know New York coach Derek Fisher's return to Staples Center, where he won five NBA...
March 12, 2015 at 11:50 PM -
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The Lakers were eliminated from playoff contention Tuesday, marking their earliest elimination since the franchise moved to L.A. before the 1960-61 season.
March 10, 2015 at 8:50 PM -
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Los Angeles Lakers star Kobe Bryant's efforts to recruit Dallas Mavericks point guard Rajon Rondo as a free agent appeared especially strong Sunday, when the Mavericks...
March 8, 2015 at 11:50 PM -
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Mavericks small forward Chandler Parsons plans to return Sunday against the Los Angeles Lakers after missing the last seven games due to a left ankle injury.
March 7, 2015 at 12:50 PM -
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Serge Ibaka had 18 points and 14 rebounds, D.J. Augustin added 18 points and nine rebounds, and the Oklahoma City Thunder beat the Los Angeles Lakers 108-101 Sunday...
March 1, 2015 at 7:50 PM -
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Once-proud franchise says it's progressing in analytics, but evidence is hard to find
February 26, 2015 at 12:50 PM -
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Lakers coach Byron Scott said he was "angry" and "very disappointed" with how some of his players boisterously celebrated Sunday night after an overtime win against the...
February 24, 2015 at 3:50 PM -
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Lakers backup point guard Ronnie Price will miss the rest of the season after undergoing surgery Wednesday to remove a bone spur in his right elbow.
February 24, 2015 at 2:50 PM -
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No matter how poorly the Lakers and Celtics have played this season, they showed they can still produce a thriller no matter who is wearing the uniforms.
February 22, 2015 at 11:50 PM -
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Los Angeles Lakers head coach Byron Scott provided Lakers fans with a glimmer of hope for this summer, saying he expects injured rookie forward Julius Randle to fully...
February 21, 2015 at 5:50 PM -
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The Los Angeles Lakers have been built around Kobe Bryant for nearly two decades, but the organization is preparing to turn the page, even if Bryant is still on the...
February 20, 2015 at 3:50 PM -
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The Houston Rockets are plotting a renewed attempt to try to convince the Phoenix Suns to part with star guard Goran Dragic via trade before next Thursday's NBA trade...
February 13, 2015 at 11:50 AM -
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Lakers reserve guard Nick Young went on the defense Wednesday of his story that a dolphin tried to kill him about a year ago in Mexico after it was learned that comedian...
February 11, 2015 at 8:50 PM -
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Former Los Angeles Lakers star Magic Johnson said he has serious questions about whether Jim Buss can turn around the team, which is mired in the worst period in...
February 10, 2015 at 10:50 PM -
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ESPN Video: SportsCenter Highlight of the Night: Kevin Love had 32 points and 10 rebounds in the Cavaliers' 120-105 victory over the Lakers.
February 9, 2015 at 10:50 AM -
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LeBron James acknowledged after the Cleveland Cavaliers' 120-105 victory over the Los Angeles Lakers on Sunday that his tweet late Saturday night was referencing...
February 8, 2015 at 9:50 PM -
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Kevin Love scored a season-high 32 points, LeBron James flirted with a triple-double and the Cleveland Cavaliers quickly got back to winning with a 120-105 victory over...
February 8, 2015 at 3:50 PM -
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Pau Gasol received a standing ovation from Lakers fans before Thursday's game as a video tribute filled with highlights from his time in Los Angeles played on the big...
January 30, 2015 at 4:50 PM -
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Kobe Bryant addressed his expectations a day after shoulder surgery Thursday night in a brief interview with ESPN, saying he planned on being ready to play come...
January 30, 2015 at 4:50 PM -
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Sacramento Kings center DeMarcus Cousins will replace injured Los Angeles Lakers star Kobe Bryant at the 2015 NBA All-Star Game, commissioner Adam Silver announced...
January 30, 2015 at 4:50 PM -
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Lakers general manager Mitch Kupchak said he fully expects Kobe Bryant to play next season after the Lakers star suffered a recent season-ending shoulder...
January 29, 2015 at 1:50 PM -
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Pau Gasol knows that facing off against the Lakers will be a different experience for him now that he's a Chicago Bull.
January 29, 2015 at 11:50 AM -
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Kobe Bryant underwent surgery Wednesday morning to repair the torn rotator cuff in his right shoulder, the Los Angeles Lakers announced.
January 28, 2015 at 4:50 PM