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Jason Collins became the first openly gay athlete to play in North America's four major professional sports Sunday when he played 11 minutes in the Brooklyn Nets 108-102...
February 23, 2014 at 11:50 PM -
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Deron Williams had a season-high 30 points along with seven assists in a 108-102 victory over the Los Angeles Lakers.
February 23, 2014 at 8:50 PM -
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The Brooklyn Nets will be without Kevin Garnett, Shaun Livingston and Marcus Thornton Sunday night when they take on the Los Angeles Lakers at Staples Center.
February 23, 2014 at 5:50 PM -
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With Glen Davis opting to join the Los Angeles Clippers, the Brooklyn Nets will sign free agent center Jason Collins to a 10-day contract and the 35-year-old center will...
February 23, 2014 at 9:50 AM -
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Boston Celtics center Jared Sullinger will not play Saturday in Sacramento due to a mild concussion suffered in the fourth quarter of Friday night's loss to the Los...
February 22, 2014 at 4:50 PM -
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Less than three weeks after being diagnosed with a non-displaced fracture of the patella and a bone bruise in his left knee, Nick Young will be back in the lineup when...
February 22, 2014 at 3:50 PM -
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MarShon Brooks made his Lakers debut in style, scoring 10 of his 14 points in the fourth quarter against his former club and leading Los Angeles to a 101-92 victory over...
February 22, 2014 at 12:50 AM -
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Lakers guard Kobe Bryant was examined by team physician Dr. Steve Lombardo on Friday and it was determined the 18-year-veteran will be sidelined another three weeks...
February 22, 2014 at 12:50 AM -
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It was a relatively quiet trade deadline for the Los Angeles Lakers, but the one deal they did make appears to have upset Kobe Bryant.
February 20, 2014 at 4:50 PM -
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Kevin Pelton gives his take on the deal that sends Steve Blake to the Warriors, and Kent Bazemore and MarShon Brooks to the Lakers.
February 20, 2014 at 7:50 AM -
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Dwight Howard thoroughly enjoyed his first road game against the team he left as a free agent after one tumultuous and contentious season, getting 20 points and 13...
February 19, 2014 at 10:50 PM -
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Lakers guard Steve Blake has been traded to the Golden State Warriors, he told reporters as he left the team's Los Angeles facility in street clothes on Wednesday...
February 19, 2014 at 6:51 PM -
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Kevin Love claimed in a recent interview that enjoys playing for the Minnesota Timberwolves and compared them favorably to the Los Angeles Lakers.
February 19, 2014 at 8:50 AM -
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Dwight Howard says he's happy in Houston and confident he made the right decision last July to spurn the Lakers' five-year, $118 million offer for the Rockets'...
February 18, 2014 at 8:50 PM -
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Los Angeles Lakers forward Pau Gasol has heard his name in trade rumors for more than two years now, so he is equipped to make it through the next two days before the...
February 18, 2014 at 5:50 PM -
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Kobe Bryant sounded more confident about the Los Angeles Lakers' ability to return to the ranks of the NBA's elite teams with their summer transactions than he did in...
February 16, 2014 at 6:50 PM -
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ESPN Video: SportsCenter Highlight of the Night: Kevin Durant scored 43 points to lead the Thunder past the Lakers 107-103.
February 13, 2014 at 11:50 PM -
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Despite Steve Nash appearing in just 60 of the Los Angeles Lakers' 135 games since L.A. acquired the aging point guard, Lakers general manager Mitch Kupchak said he...
February 13, 2014 at 10:50 PM -
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Kevin Durant scored 19 of his 43 points in the fourth quarter, and the Oklahoma City Thunder sent the undermanned Los Angeles Lakers to a record-setting seventh straight...
February 13, 2014 at 10:50 PM -
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Steve Nash said he will not play against the Oklahoma City Thunder on Thursday because of nerve irritation in his back and hamstrings stemming from a collision to his...
February 12, 2014 at 2:50 PM -
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Reserve Alec Burks scored 13 of his 24 points in the fourth quarter and the Utah Jazz sent the injury-riddled Los Angeles Lakers to a franchise record-tying sixth...
February 11, 2014 at 10:50 PM -
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For the second straight game, Los Angeles Lakers guard Steve Nash started but could not finish, exiting at halftime Tuesday of a 96-79 loss to the Utah Jazz because of...
February 11, 2014 at 9:50 PM -
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Steve Nash will play against the Utah Jazz on Tuesday after exiting the Los Angeles Lakers' 92-86 loss to the Chicago Bulls early on Sunday with nerve irritation in his...
February 11, 2014 at 12:50 PM -
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Los Angeles Lakers guard Steve Nash participated in limited drills during practice Monday and expects to play Tuesday when the Lakers host the Utah Jazz.
February 10, 2014 at 2:50 PM -
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Steve Nash exited the Los Angeles Lakers' game against the Chicago Bulls Sunday and did not return because of nerve irritation in his left leg.
February 9, 2014 at 2:51 PM -
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Chicago Bulls power forward Carlos Boozer did not play Sunday against the Los Angeles Lakers as he continues to recover from a left calf strain.
February 9, 2014 at 1:50 PM -
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Steve Nash scored a season-high 19 points and the Los Angeles Lakers beat the Philadelphia 76ers 112-98 Friday night.
February 7, 2014 at 6:50 PM -
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The Los Angeles Lakers should have a whopping nine healthy bodies for their game against the Philadelphia 76ers on Friday.
February 7, 2014 at 11:50 AM -
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Los Angeles Lakers guard Nick Young will miss at least two weeks after an MRI showed he suffered a non-displaced fracture of the patella and a bone bruise in his left...
February 6, 2014 at 1:50 PM -
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Always the businessman, Magic Johnson is ready to do whatever it takes to sell the Los Angeles Lakers to free agents and help the team return to its banner...
February 6, 2014 at 7:50 AM -
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Lakers guard Nick Young will receive an MRI on Thursday after twisting his left knee in the first half of the Lakers' 119-108 win over the Cleveland Cavaliers on...
February 5, 2014 at 8:50 PM -
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The depleted Los Angeles Lakers had to keep Robert Sacre on the court after he fouled out in the fourth quarter of a 119-108 victory at the Cleveland Cavaliers on...
February 5, 2014 at 7:50 PM -
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Kevin Love had 31 points and 17 rebounds for Minnesota, spoiling Steve Nash's return for languishing Los Angeles and leading the Timberwolves to a 109-99 victory Tuesday...
February 4, 2014 at 8:50 PM -
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The Los Angeles Lakers extended the expected return timeline for injured forward Pau Gasol on Tuesday.
February 4, 2014 at 6:50 PM -
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Steve Nash, who turns 40 on Friday, will start against the Minnesota Timberwolves on Tuesday, Los Angeles Lakers coach Mike D'Antoni said after shootaround Tuesday...
February 4, 2014 at 10:50 AM -
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The Lakers and Suns engaged in a fresh round of trade discussions Monday focused on four-time All-Star center Pau Gasol as both sides continue to assess their options in...
February 4, 2014 at 12:50 AM -
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Steve Nash, Steve Blake and Jordan Farmar all practiced Monday and will be available to play for the Lakers against the Minnesota Timberwolves on Tuesday, barring any...
February 3, 2014 at 2:50 PM -
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The Phoenix Suns have emerged as a potential trade suitor for Los Angeles Lakers center Pau Gasol, according to sources close to the process.
February 2, 2014 at 2:50 PM -
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Los Angeles Lakers center Pau Gasol will miss at least the next week with a strained right groin.
February 1, 2014 at 3:50 PM -
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Lakers center Pau Gasol said he will have an MRI on his injured right groin on Saturday and wasn't sure about his availability to play on the team's upcoming three-game...
January 31, 2014 at 11:50 PM -
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Al Jefferson tied a career high with 40 points, 16 of them in the fourth quarter, and grabbed 18 rebounds to help the Charlotte Bobcats send the floundering Los Angeles...
January 31, 2014 at 10:50 PM -
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A former security guard who stole Los Angeles Lakers championship rings from a training center has been sentenced to 180 days in jail.
January 31, 2014 at 6:50 PM -
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Even Phil Jackson gets sticker shock when considering the $48.5 million contract extension the Los Angeles Lakers gave to a 35-year-old Kobe Bryant, but the legendary...
January 30, 2014 at 7:50 PM -
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Steve Nash, Steve Blake and Jordan Farmar returned to the practice floor Thursday, providing the point guard-depleted Lakers a sudden boon in the backcourt.
January 30, 2014 at 3:50 PM -
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David West scored 19 points, Lance Stephenson had 15 points and 14 rebounds, and the Indiana Pacers wrapped up a five-game road trip with a 104-92 victory over the...
January 28, 2014 at 10:50 PM -
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Kobe Bryant is still dealing with pain and swelling in his left knee and will be sidelined for approximately three more weeks before he is re-examined, the Los Angeles...
January 28, 2014 at 8:50 PM -
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Los Angeles Lakers point guard Steve Nash will not return to the court Tuesday night against the Indiana Pacers, as he had initially targeted.
January 27, 2014 at 3:50 PM -
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NBA Basketball Recap: Final statistics from the Los Angeles Lakers vs. New York Knicks game played on January 26, 2014
January 26, 2014 at 3:50 PM -
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Kobe Bryant considers Carmelo Anthony one of his closest friends in the NBA, but he will not be actively recruiting the New York Knicks forward to join the Los Angeles...
January 26, 2014 at 2:50 PM -
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Forget all the storied history. Reality is starting to set in with the Los Angeles Lakers about just how far the mighty have fallen.
January 24, 2014 at 8:50 PM -
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NBA Basketball Recap: Final statistics from the Los Angeles Lakers vs. Orlando Magic game played on January 24, 2014
January 24, 2014 at 6:50 PM -
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Xavier Henry, who had been considered possible to make a return from a bone bruise in his right knee Sunday against the New York Knicks, will now be sidelined another...
January 24, 2014 at 4:50 PM -
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ESPN Video: LeBron James and Chris Bosh combinded for 58 points in the Heat's 109-102 win over the Lakers.
January 24, 2014 at 12:50 AM -
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NBA Basketball Recap: Final statistics from the Los Angeles Lakers vs. Miami Heat game played on January 23, 2014
January 23, 2014 at 7:50 PM -
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NBA Basketball Recap: Final statistics from the Los Angeles Lakers vs. Miami Heat game played on January 23, 2014
January 23, 2014 at 7:50 PM -
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Having only played in six of the Los Angeles Lakers' first 43 games this season, Kobe Bryant does not feel he is deserving of his starting All-Star bid and plans to sit...
January 23, 2014 at 6:50 PM -
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Dwyane Wade has resumed a conditioning and rehabilitation program on his troublesome knees and will miss his fourth consecutive game Thursday when the Miami Heat face...
January 23, 2014 at 10:50 AM -
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Some backcourt relief might finally be on the way for the guard-depleted Los Angeles Lakers.
January 22, 2014 at 12:50 PM -
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Taj Gibson made a layup at the buzzer in overtime, lifting the Chicago Bulls to a 102-100 victory over the Los Angeles Lakers on Monday night.
January 20, 2014 at 8:50 PM -
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Kobe Bryant said it's been hard to watch the Los Angeles Lakers as they've struggled in his absence, but it turns out he doesn't like watching the NBA in general with...
January 20, 2014 at 6:50 PM -
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NBA Basketball Recap: Final statistics from the Los Angeles Lakers vs. Toronto Raptors game played on January 19, 2014
January 19, 2014 at 12:50 PM -
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NBA Basketball Recap: Final statistics from the Los Angeles Lakers vs. Boston Celtics game played on January 17, 2014
January 17, 2014 at 7:50 PM -
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Kobe Bryant plans to have his injured left knee re-evaluated sometime in early February and has no intention of sitting out the rest of the season, no matter how bad...
January 17, 2014 at 6:50 PM -
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The Los Angeles Lakers held a team meeting Friday to address Nick Young's ejection in the Lakers' 121-114 loss to the Phoenix Suns and the postgame comments from Young...
January 17, 2014 at 10:50 AM -
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Los Angeles Lakers guard Nick Young was suspended one game without pay by the NBA on Thursday for throwing a punch at Phoenix's Goran Dragic in the first half the...
January 16, 2014 at 2:50 PM -
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Boston Celtics president of basketball operations Danny Ainge confirmed the worst-kept secret in the NBA: Barring any setback, Rajon Rondo will make his 2013-14 season...
January 16, 2014 at 7:50 AM -
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Gerald Green had a strong second half to finish with a season-high 28 points and lead the Phoenix Suns in a 121-114 victory over the Los Angeles Lakers on Wednesday...
January 15, 2014 at 9:50 PM -
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Los Angeles Lakers guard Nick Young was ejected in the first half of Wednesday night's game against the Phoenix Suns after officials deemed he threw a punch at Goran...
January 15, 2014 at 7:50 PM -
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Celtics point guard Rajon Rondo had a short stint with the Red Claws of the D-League.
January 15, 2014 at 5:50 PM -
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Luol Deng hit five 3-pointers while scoring 27 points, Anderson Varejao added 18 points and 18 rebounds, and the Cleveland Cavaliers beat the spiraling Los Angeles...
January 14, 2014 at 10:50 PM -
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Cleveland Cavaliers coach Mike Brown says facing former Los Angeles Lakers team offers no added motivation.
January 14, 2014 at 1:50 PM -
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Boston Celtics point guard Rajon Rondo hinted on Twitter late Monday night that he will return to game action when the Los Angeles Lakers visit TD Garden on...
January 14, 2014 at 8:50 AM -
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The Los Angeles Lakers injury woes continued Monday as Pau Gasol underwent an MRI on his sore left foot.
January 13, 2014 at 12:50 PM -
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The Los Angeles Lakers could have some help for their depleted point guard position coming right around the corner, as Xavier Henry returned to the practice court Sunday...
January 12, 2014 at 2:50 PM -
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Blake Griffin had 33 points and 12 rebounds, and the Clippers shot 71 percent in the first quarter on the way to their largest victory ever over the downtrodden Los...
January 10, 2014 at 10:50 PM -
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J.J. Redick returned to the starting lineup for the Los Angeles Clippers for the first time in six weeks Friday against the Los Angeles Lakers.
January 10, 2014 at 8:50 PM -
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Our 5-on-5 crew dissects Heat-Nets and Lakers-Clippers.
January 10, 2014 at 4:50 PM -
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January figures to be difficult for the Los Angeles Lakers, with 10 of their 15 games coming on the road, but there could be a surprise waiting for them at the end of...
January 10, 2014 at 1:50 PM -
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James Harden tied a season high with 38 points and Dwight Howard added 20 points and 13 rebounds to propel the Houston Rockets to a 113-99 win over the Los Angeles...
January 8, 2014 at 7:50 PM -
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Lakers general manager Mitch Kupchak says the team won't be throwing in the towel despite all its struggles this season.
January 8, 2014 at 6:50 PM