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Carmelo Anthony finishes with 28 points and passes Moses Malone for ninth in NBA all-time scoring list as the Lakers beat the Memphis Grizzlies.
October 24, 2021 at 9:50 PM -
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After a second consecutive loss to open the season, coach Frank Vogel and the Lakers spent much of Saturday watching video to figure out problems.
October 23, 2021 at 7:50 PM -
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Lakers players and coach Frank Vogel said the physical altercation between Dwight Howard and Anthony Davis was simply teammates working out problems.
October 23, 2021 at 8:50 AM -
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With the Lakers' issues magnifying quickly, Dwight Howard and Anthony Davis get into an argument on the sideline during a 115-105 loss to the Suns.
October 22, 2021 at 10:50 PM -
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New Lakers forward Carmelo Anthony can accept his role as a reserve on the veteran-laden team. Could it lead to sixth-man award consideration?
October 22, 2021 at 3:50 AM -
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Lakers All-Star Anthony Davis and coach Frank Vogel know the team is missing key defenders and it will be a battle against Phoenix on Friday.
October 21, 2021 at 6:50 PM -
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New Lakers star Russell Westbrook struggled in a season-opening loss to Golden State on Tuesday night. Here are five takeaways from the game.
October 20, 2021 at 7:50 AM -
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Adele, Kevin Hart, Usher, Justin Bieber. No it wasn't an awards show, but the star power was in the house for the Lakers home opener.
October 20, 2021 at 7:50 AM -
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Shaquille O'Neal believes if LeBron James passes Kareem Abdul-Jabbar on NBA's all-time scoring list the Lakers star should be considered greatest ever.
October 20, 2021 at 4:50 AM -
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Despite the efforts of LeBron James, Anthony Davis and Russell Westbrook, the Lakers' shooting and defensive woes added up to a 121-114 loss to the Warriors.
October 19, 2021 at 10:50 PM -
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While the Lakers struggled in a season-opening loss to Golden State on Tuesday night, fans at Staples Center were in midseason form in their return to packing the...
October 19, 2021 at 10:50 PM -
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DeAndre Jordan and Kent Bazemore will start the Lakers' season opener alongside LeBron James, Anthony Davis and Russell Westbrook.
October 19, 2021 at 6:50 PM -
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A look at the Lakers' 2021-22 season schedule by month and the team's roster.
October 19, 2021 at 3:50 AM -
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The Lakers open the season on Tuesday against Golden State, beginning the season with an aging team that has injury problems. Here's what to expect.
October 19, 2021 at 3:50 AM -
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Lakers star LeBron James was bothered by a high right ankle sprain for most of last season. He's fully recovered and ready for the season opener Tuesday.
October 18, 2021 at 8:50 PM -
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The Lakers are the favorites to win the Western Conference title, but the Phoenix Suns and Utah Jazz lead a contending field that is deep and talented.
October 18, 2021 at 3:50 AM -
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Russell Westbrook and LeBron James are used to running things how they see fit on the court, but they're sharing those responsibilities on the Lakers.
October 17, 2021 at 6:50 PM -
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The Lakers open the season Tuesday night at home but so far there's no word on who will start with LeBron James, Anthony Davis and Russell Westbrook.
October 15, 2021 at 7:50 PM -
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Russell Westbrook, LeBron James and Anthony Davis begin together again in the preseason loss to the Sacramento Kings, but other two spots still a question.
October 14, 2021 at 10:50 PM -
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Carmelo Anthony says the veteran Lakers roster is upbeat about its chances to quickly jell despite going winless in the preseason entering Thursday's finale against the...
October 14, 2021 at 4:50 AM -
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Lakers' LeBron James, Anthony Davis and Russell Westbrook show flashes of greatness in debut together but also realize the process is just beginning.
October 13, 2021 at 7:50 AM -
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LeBron James, Anthony Davis and Russell Westbrook shared the court as Lakers for the first time during L.A.'s 111-99 preseason loss to Golden State.
October 12, 2021 at 10:50 PM -
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Lakers guard Talen Horton-Tucker will undergo minor surgery to repair torn ligaments in his right thumb.
October 11, 2021 at 10:50 AM -
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Kent Bazemore's energetic play and defensive skill against the Phoenix Suns impressed Lakers star Anthony Davis and coach Frank Vogel.
October 11, 2021 at 8:50 AM -
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Russell Westbrook had nine turnovers in the Lakers' loss to the Suns, but he's confident the problem will go away as he gets acclimated to his new team.
October 11, 2021 at 6:50 AM -
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Will Lakers stars LeBron James, Anthony Davis and Russell Westbrook play at the same time at any point this preseason? It didn't happen in Sunday night's loss, but Davis...
October 10, 2021 at 10:50 PM -
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Russell Westbrook showed rust and struggled in his preseason debut with LeBron James and the Lakers, who lost 121-114 at Golden State on Friday night.
October 8, 2021 at 10:50 PM -
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Lakers' Carmelo Anthony continues to get acclimated with his new team during a preseason loss against the Phoenix Suns.
October 6, 2021 at 7:50 PM -
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Pau Gasol, who won two NBA titles with the Lakers and formed a bond with Kobe Bryant, is retiring from basketball. The Lakers will retire his No. 16.
October 5, 2021 at 9:50 AM -
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Malik Monk had Dwight Howard calling him "The Lethal Microwave" during postgame interviews, so it appears the Lakers guard is making an impact on the team.
October 4, 2021 at 6:50 AM -
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Malik Monk led the Lakers with 15 points and Talen Horton-Tucker, DeAndre Jordan and Dwight Howard all showed glimpses of their talent in a preseason-opening loss to the...
October 3, 2021 at 4:50 PM -
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The Lakers have plenty of big men in DeAndre Jordan, Dwight Howard and Anthony Davis to play center. Figuring out roles will be easy, Jordan says.
October 2, 2021 at 5:50 PM -
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Carmelo Anthony, who came off the bench for the first time last season in Portland, says he isn't worried about whether he starts for the Lakers.
October 1, 2021 at 6:50 PM -
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Lakers star LeBron James said he was able to get the mental break he needed to reenergize himself heading in training camp. Teammates have noticed.
October 1, 2021 at 12:50 AM -
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Lakers are hoping a healthy Anthony Davis can again establish himself as a dominant force on defense after an injury-plagued 2020-21 season.
September 29, 2021 at 6:50 PM -
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Lakers All-Star Anthony Davis said in the past he was more comfortable playing power forward than center, but this season he's prepared to go big.
September 29, 2021 at 4:50 AM -
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LeBron James says "he always figures it out" when meshing with new teammates, and that will be his task after the Lakers brought some big names aboard this...
September 28, 2021 at 6:50 PM -
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Austin Reaves was known as 'Hillbilly Kobe' at Oklahoma. Aptly enough, he's now an undrafted rookie with Kobe Bryant's longtime team, the Lakers.
September 28, 2021 at 5:50 PM -
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While much of the NBA ran from the COVID vaccination discussion, the Lakers embraced it, the league's oldest team acting like its most mature Tuesday.
September 28, 2021 at 5:50 PM -
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Media day for the 2021 Los Angeles Lakers included Anthony Davis and LeBron James, and newcomers Russell Westbrook and Dwight Howard.
September 28, 2021 at 4:50 PM -
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Lakers media day has started this morning at their training center in El Segundo. Join Dan Woike and Broderick Turner for updates.
September 28, 2021 at 10:50 AM -
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Will LeBron James and Anthony Davis stay healthy? How big of a role will the young players take? Here are five things worth examining about the Lakers.
September 27, 2021 at 5:50 AM -
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The Lakers have signed guard Austin Reaves to a two-year contract. Reaves averaged 18.3 points, 5.5 rebounds and 4.6 assists with Oklahoma last year.
September 26, 2021 at 5:50 PM -
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Lakers vice president of basketball operations and general manager Rob Pelinka has noticed how LeBron James has 'slimmed up' during the offseason.
September 23, 2021 at 4:50 PM -
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Lakers general manager Rob Pelinka says the team will be 100% vaccinated by the start of the 2021-22 NBA regular season.
September 23, 2021 at 2:50 PM -
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Russell Westbrook, who joined the Lakers this off-season, is producing a documentary for Showtime about himself: 'Passion Play: Russell Westbrook.'
September 22, 2021 at 12:50 PM -
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NBA All-Star Ben Simmons has again told the 76ers he's done in Philadelphia and will not report to camp next week. The Times examines the LA possibilities.
September 21, 2021 at 12:50 PM -
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The Lakers unveiled a new sponsor for their jersey patches on Monday: Bibigo, a South Korean line of dumplings, sauces and frozen meals.
September 20, 2021 at 7:50 PM -
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The Lakers have cleared a roster spot and saved themselves $10 million in luxury-tax penalties by trading Marc Gasol to the Memphis Grizzlies.
September 10, 2021 at 12:50 PM -
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With rumors circulating the Lakers are in pursuit of a point guard like Chris Paul or Russell Westbrook, one oddsmaker lists Patty Mills at No. 1.
September 9, 2021 at 6:50 PM -
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The Lakers signed veteran center DeAndre Jordan on Thursday, giving them a third big man.
September 9, 2021 at 2:50 PM -
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With the season on the line for the Lakers could again be without All-Star forward Anthony Davis and starting guard Kentavious Caldwell-Pope vs. Suns.
September 8, 2021 at 6:50 AM -
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The Lakers plan to sign veteran center DeAndre Jordan, who was traded Friday from Brooklyn to Detroit, where he agreed to a contract buyout.
September 3, 2021 at 4:50 PM -
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With rumors circulating the Lakers are in pursuit of a point guard like Chris Paul or Russell Westbrook, one oddsmaker lists Patty Mills at No. 1.
September 3, 2021 at 2:50 AM -
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Guard Rajon Rondo, who helped the Lakers win an NBA championship in 2020, on Tuesday re-signed with the team.
August 31, 2021 at 12:50 PM -
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Veteran point guard Rajon Rondo agrees to a buyout with the Memphis Grizzlies, clearing the way for possible return to the Lakers.
August 28, 2021 at 3:50 PM -
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Lakers players and coaches know Jared Dudley played a critical role, and it's a big risk letting him leave as the team adds Russell Westbrook.
August 26, 2021 at 4:50 AM -
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Former Lakers forward Jared Dudley is retiring to join the Mavericks' coaching staff, and LeBron James is going to miss what Dudley brings to the team.
August 24, 2021 at 3:50 PM -
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Key matchups and more for the Clippers and Lakers after the NBA released the full schedule for the 2021-22 season Friday.
August 20, 2021 at 12:50 PM -
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The Lakers have been given two of the NBA's top TV slots for 2021-22, on opening night Oct. 19 against Golden State and Christmas against Brooklyn.
August 17, 2021 at 1:50 PM -
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New Lakers teammates LeBron James and Russell Westbrook make their first public appearance together in a surprise Summer League visit on Saturday.
August 14, 2021 at 8:50 PM -
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Kentavious Caldwell-Pope, the Lakers' top wing defender, is hoping to play in Game 4 on Sunday after an MRI exam showed no major damage to his left quadriceps.
August 14, 2021 at 2:50 PM -
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Observations from the Clippers-Lakers Summer League game in Las Vegas on Friday night.
August 13, 2021 at 10:50 PM -
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The Lakers, Kings, Ducks, Galaxy and Chargers agreed Wednesday that full-time employees at offices within the U.S. must be vaccinated against COVID-19.
August 11, 2021 at 2:50 PM -
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L.A. native, former UCLA star and new Lakers starter Russell Westbrook calls signing with his hometown team a blessing and says he is focused on helping the team win a...
August 10, 2021 at 6:50 PM -
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Carmelo Anthony let the media know in no uncertain terms that the advanced age of many Lakers veterans is not the storyline he cares about.
August 9, 2021 at 7:50 PM -
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The Lakers announced Friday that coach Frank Vogel has been give a contract extension. His contract was set to expire after the 2021-22 season.
August 6, 2021 at 7:50 PM -
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Dwight Howard signed on Friday to join the Lakers for a third time because it feels right. Trevor Ariza and Talen Horton-Tucker agree with sentiment.
August 6, 2021 at 5:50 PM -
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The Lakers' young squad, anchored by Devontae Cacok and three undrafted rookies, split games in Sacramento and now open play Sunday in Las Vegas.
August 6, 2021 at 4:50 AM -
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Anthony Davis will not play for the Lakers in Game 5 against the Phoenix Suns on Tuesday because of his strained left groin muscle.
August 3, 2021 at 6:50 PM -
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When LeBron James has two or fewer turnovers the Lakers are 75-18. That's more important than his scoring in pivotal Game 6 tonight against the Suns.
August 3, 2021 at 6:50 PM -
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The Lakers' season comes crashing down amid a flurry of injuries and problems in a first-round playoff loss to the Phoenix Suns. Here's a look at why.
August 3, 2021 at 6:50 PM -
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A look at why Carmelo Anthony is a better fit now for the L.A. Lakers than earlier in his storied career.
August 3, 2021 at 6:50 PM -
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The Lakers kept adding to their free-agent haul Tuesday, agreeing to deals with Carmelo Anthony, Talen Horton-Tucker, Malik Monk and Kendrick Nunn.
August 3, 2021 at 1:50 PM -
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The Lakers reach an agreement with Dwight Howard to bring the veteran center to L.A. for a third time. Trevor Ariza, Kent Bazemore and Wayne Ellington also...
August 2, 2021 at 5:50 PM -
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GM Rob Pelinka has his work cut out for him with only five Lakers under contract and limited salary-cap flexibility. Here are some possibilities.
August 2, 2021 at 3:50 AM -
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Anthony Davis was stellar against the Phoenix Suns on May 9, showing how he creates a matchup advantage for the Lakers heading into playoff series.
July 31, 2021 at 10:50 PM -
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The Lakers and Clippers have many holes to fill. The Times' NBA reporters discuss the big names in play, all of whom will have to take small pay.
July 31, 2021 at 3:50 AM -
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Guards Joel Ayayi and Austin Reaves reportedly agree to two-way contracts with the Lakers, who also reportedly get Mac McLung on a training-camp deal.
July 30, 2021 at 3:50 AM -
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Russell Westbrook is an inarguable superstar, but he also has shortcomings. Questions linger about how much better the Lakers are after the blockbuster trade.
July 29, 2021 at 8:50 PM