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The Lakers could jumpstart a championship run if they can figure out how to mix mercurial Russell Westbrook with the rest of their lineup.
July 29, 2021 at 8:50 PM -
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The Lakers acquired Russell Westbrook for Kyle Kuzma, Caldwell-Pope and Montrezl Harrell. Inside the talks behind the blockbuster trade that created a new Big...
July 29, 2021 at 3:50 PM -
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The Lakers have 22nd pick in the draft Thursday and are said to like F/C Isaiah Jackson of Kentucky. He'll likely be gone, so they'll select a guard.
July 28, 2021 at 5:50 PM -
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Alex Caruso, one of the Lakers' most popular and versatile players, talks about the season ending short of the team's goal and his upcoming free agency.
July 27, 2021 at 8:50 PM -
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Brandon Ingram, Julius Randle, D'Angelo Russell and most recently Jordan Clarkson have flourished in their NBA lives after the Lakers.
July 27, 2021 at 9:50 AM -
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Guards Josh Christopher of Arizona State and Joshua Primo of Alabama go through the paces in El Segundo on Friday.
July 23, 2021 at 3:50 PM -
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The Lakers have extended a qualifying offer to Talen Horton-Tucker, making the second-year guard a restricted free agent this offseason.
July 22, 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.
July 22, 2021 at 12:50 PM -
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Kawhi Leonard and Chris Paul can decline options and join the free-agent frenzy in August. A look at the NBA offseason for the Lakers and Clippers.
July 22, 2021 at 8:50 AM -
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Lakers work out another pair of draft prospects
July 17, 2021 at 4:50 PM -
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A report that Trail Blazers star Damian Lillard will ask for a trade has ignited speculation on where he might land. Can the Lakers acquire him?
July 16, 2021 at 12:50 PM -
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In an excerpt from his book about the epic 1969 Lakers-Celtics NBA Finals, the author offers a theory on the night that inspired the most famous logo in sports.
July 14, 2021 at 4:50 AM -
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The Lakers put a group of NBA draft prospects through their paces Saturday, including potential first-round picks Trey Murphy III and Nah'Shon Hyland.
July 10, 2021 at 3:50 PM -
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After losing two games to the Lakers in the first round, the Phoenix Suns discovered the depth of their capabilities in their trek to the NBA Finals.
July 6, 2021 at 8:50 AM -
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The injury bug created "what if" scenarios for not only the Clippers and Lakers with Kawhi Leonard and Anthony Davis, but all the top contenders.
July 2, 2021 at 3:50 AM -
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LeBron James sank the game-winning three-pointer and the Lakers earned the NBA's seventh seed into the playoffs with a 103-100 win over the Warriors.
July 1, 2021 at 3:50 AM -
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The Lakers are moving toward adding former NBA head coach David Fizdale to Frank Vogel's staff, a source with knowledge of the decision told the Los Angeles...
June 30, 2021 at 9:50 AM -
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A team from the Inland Empire has created one of the leading platforms for basketball highlights with the help of Lakers assistant coach Phil Handy.
June 28, 2021 at 5:50 AM -
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Two Dodgers co-owners buying minority ownership stakes in the Lakers could create new ways for the teams to partner in the rich, L.A. media landscape.
June 26, 2021 at 2:50 PM -
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Here is what you need to know about Philip Anschutz selling his 27% stake in the Lakers to Dodgers co-owners Mark Walter and Todd Boehly.
June 26, 2021 at 1:50 PM -
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Billionaire Philip Anschutz, founder of AEG and owner of Staples Center, has agreed to sell his stake in the Lakers to Mark Walter and Todd Boehly.
June 25, 2021 at 11:50 PM -
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Jason Kidd is reportedly returning to Dallas, this time to replace the coach he won a championship with as a point guard 10 years ago.
June 25, 2021 at 4:50 PM -
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Lakers assistant Jason Kidd is in discussions with the Dallas Mavericks about their head coaching job, according to people close to the situation.
June 24, 2021 at 6:50 PM -
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Lakers guard Alex Caruso was arrested Tuesday in Texas on suspicion of marijuana possession. He was later released.
June 22, 2021 at 11:50 PM -
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LeBron James will continue to chase down Michael Jordan's legacy next season, but he'll do it after switching to jersey No. 6, not the iconic No. 23.
June 14, 2021 at 12:50 PM -
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To commemorate the Lakers and Dodgers winning titles in 2020, Los Angeles streetwear brand Born X Raised releases its City of Champs collection.
June 9, 2021 at 9:50 AM -
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Facing a salary cap of $112 million and a maximum of five players under contract at that cost, here's a look at what the Lakers may do this offseason.
June 7, 2021 at 4:50 AM -
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Lakers assistant Jason Kidd has surfaced as a leading candidate for coaching vacancies, and Trail Blazers star Damian Lillard wants him in Portland.
June 5, 2021 at 10:50 AM -
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The Lakers' biggest priority this offseason will be deciding what to do at center, with Marc Gasol under contract for next season, Montrezl Harrell holding a player...
June 5, 2021 at 4:50 AM -
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Alex Caruso, one of the Lakers' most popular and versatile players, talks about the season ending short of the team's goal and his upcoming free agency.
June 4, 2021 at 5:50 PM -
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Suns guard Devin Booker says he was inspired by Kobe Bryant's jerseys hanging in the rafters at Staples Center when scoring 47 to eliminate Lakers.
June 4, 2021 at 1:50 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.
June 4, 2021 at 9:50 AM -
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Lakers guard Dennis Schroder, who turned down a contract extension, is ready to 'work his ass off' and return to the team for another run at a title.
June 4, 2021 at 3:50 AM -
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During a stunningly sordid playoff exit Thursday in Game 6, the Lakers future is in doubt with LeBron James aging and Anthony Davis appearing frail.
June 4, 2021 at 3:50 AM -
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Anthony Davis starts for Lakers in Game 6, but lasts only 5 1/2 minutes in a season-ending loss to the Phoenix Suns, led by Devin Booker's 47 points.
June 3, 2021 at 10:50 PM -
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Lakers star Anthony Davis was cleared to play the must-win Game 6 against the Suns exited 5 1/2 minutes into the game after aggravating injured groin.
June 3, 2021 at 7:50 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.
June 3, 2021 at 11:50 AM -
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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.
June 3, 2021 at 4:50 AM -
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Lakers' Anthony Davis and Kentavious Caldwell-Pope both are game-time decisions for Game 6 against the Phoenix Suns at Staples Center.
June 2, 2021 at 4:50 PM -
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On a night when the Lakers needed a rejuvenated LeBron James to ignite greatness, he wasn't able to deliver the kind of win that's defined his career.
June 2, 2021 at 5:50 AM -
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With Anthony Davis sidelined, the Lakers will go into a must-win Game 6 on Thursday against the Phoenix Suns with many questions and few answers.
June 2, 2021 at 4:50 AM -
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The Lakers, with Anthony Davis sidelined, score 10 points in the second quarter and fall behind by more than 30 in a Game 5 loss to the Phoenix Suns.
June 1, 2021 at 10:50 PM -
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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.
June 1, 2021 at 7:50 PM -
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Who tanked to avoid playing whom in the NBA playoffs is last week's news. The Lakers and Clippers enter Game 5 of their series in pure survival mode.
June 1, 2021 at 4:50 AM -
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An MRI confirms Anthony Davis has a groin strain and he's questionable for the Lakers-Suns Game 5 on Tuesday in Phoenix. Lakers to plan accordingly.
May 31, 2021 at 4:50 PM -
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It's unclear if Lakers star Anthony Davis will play in Game 5 against the Phoenix Suns, but his teammates remain confident they can win without him.
May 31, 2021 at 5:50 AM -
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Anthony Davis' strained groin could put added pressure on Lakers star LeBron James, who has shouldered the burden before. Can he do it again at age 36?
May 31, 2021 at 3:50 AM -
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The Lakers lost Anthony Davis to injury during a Game 4 loss to Phoenix on Sunday at Staples Center that leaves the best-of-seven first-round playoff series tied...
May 30, 2021 at 2:50 PM -
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Lakers-Suns Game 4 injury updates: A knee injury will keep the Lakers' Kentavious Caldwell-Pope sidelined, but Anthony Davis is OK to play.
May 30, 2021 at 11:50 AM -
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The Lakers' Wesley Matthews is prepared to continue playing more minutes with teammate Kentavious Caldwell-Pope battling a quadriceps injury.
May 29, 2021 at 5:50 PM -
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Anthony Davis and Kentavious Caldwell-Pope are questionable for the Lakers-Suns Game 4 on Sunday, but Davis said Saturday "there's no chance that I don't play...
May 29, 2021 at 4:50 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.
May 28, 2021 at 6:50 PM -
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The Lakers' Markieff Morris and Clippers' Marcus Morris, used to fighting to achieve their goals, are hoping to remain in L.A. while vying for titles.
May 28, 2021 at 5:50 AM -
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The Lakers, behind the play of LeBron James and Anthony Davis, dominated the Suns during the third quarter Thursday, showing signs of future dominance.
May 28, 2021 at 5:50 AM -
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Lakers guard Kentavious Caldwell-Pope helped contain Suns guard Devin Booker in Game 3, but left the game because of an injury. His status is unclear.
May 28, 2021 at 4:50 AM -
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The Lakers took control of Game 3 against the Suns in the third quarter and held off a late Phoenix rally for a 109-95 victory and a 2-1 series lead.
May 27, 2021 at 10:50 PM -
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The Lakers are extending their Staples Center lease through 2041, telling the Los Angeles Times in exclusive interviews promised building renovation and prime location...
May 27, 2021 at 5:50 AM -
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Marc Gasol's presence was felt during the Lakers' Game 2 win over the Phoenix Suns on Tuesday.
May 26, 2021 at 7:50 PM -
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Times reporters covering the Lakers-Suns and Clippers-Mavericks playoff series provide insight and analysis into what happened during Game 2.
May 26, 2021 at 8:50 AM -
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The Lakers won Game 2 against the Phoenix Suns because Anthony Davis flipped the script. The goat in opening loss was stellar in evening the series.
May 26, 2021 at 4:50 AM -
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Guard Dennis Schroder and center Andre Drummond rebounded from lackluster performances to help the Lakers even their playoff series against the Suns.
May 26, 2021 at 3:50 AM -
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Anthony Davis and LeBron James combined to score 16 of the Lakers' last 18 points in a 109-102 victory Tuesday that evened the best-of-seven series.
May 25, 2021 at 10:50 PM -
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Brandon Ingram, Julius Randle, D'Angelo Russell and most recently Jordan Clarkson have flourished in their NBA lives after the Lakers.
May 25, 2021 at 10:50 AM -
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The Phoenix Suns issued a warning to the Lakers in Game 1: be ready or be left behind. The Lakers expect to improve in Game 2 on Tuesday.
May 25, 2021 at 4:50 AM -
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The NBA announced Monday that LeBron James won't be subject to any quarantine penalties after attending an event for his tequila brand last week.
May 24, 2021 at 5:50 PM -
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Lakers guard Kentavious Caldwell-Pope did not perform well on offense in Game 1 loss to Suns. He vows to improve and continue playing tough defense.
May 24, 2021 at 5:50 PM -
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'NBA on TNT' analysts Charles Barkley and Shaquille O'Neal break down the Lakers' Game 1 loss to the Suns, discussing how L.A. can get back on track.
May 24, 2021 at 1:50 PM -
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Before he took the court for the Suns' series opener against the Lakers, Chris Paul watched a Kobe Bryant video. It helped him play through an injury.
May 24, 2021 at 4:50 AM -
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Anthony Davis is supposed to be a game-changer. Against the Phoenix Suns in Game 1, he played soft and decimated the Lakers' chance at victory.
May 23, 2021 at 7:50 PM -
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LeBron James and Anthony Davis struggled with their shooting as Devin Booker and the Suns overcame an injury to Chris Paul to defeat the Lakers 99-90 on Sunday in Game 1...
May 23, 2021 at 3:50 PM -
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Phoenix Suns point guard Chris Paul left the court early in Game 1 against the Lakers after sustaining a bruised right shoulder. He soon returned.
May 23, 2021 at 1:50 PM -
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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.
May 23, 2021 at 4:50 AM -
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A look at the first-round playoff series between the Lakers and second-seeded Phoenix Suns.
May 22, 2021 at 5:50 AM -
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The Lakers and Suns face off in the first round of the NBA playoffs. Here's how to watch the series featuring LeBron James and Chris Paul.
May 21, 2021 at 7:50 PM -
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The Lakers and Clippers open the NBA playoffs on May 22-23. Here's a guide to the Los Angeles Times' complete coverage.
May 21, 2021 at 12:50 PM -
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Former Lakers star and general manager Jerry West chats with L.A. Times reporter Broderick Turner about the Hall of Fame induction of Kobe Bryant.
May 21, 2021 at 4:50 AM -
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The Lakers were teetering against the Warriors when their exhausted leader made the winning shot, because he's LeBron James. Don't ever forget that.
May 20, 2021 at 4:50 AM -
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Alex Caruso scored 12 of his 14 points when the Lakers struggled in the first half against the Warriors, continuing to play well in big moments of the win.
May 20, 2021 at 3:50 AM -
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LeBron James sank the game-winning three-pointer and the Lakers earned the NBA's seventh seed into the playoffs with a 103-100 win over the Warriors.
May 19, 2021 at 10:50 PM -
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The Lakers raised their 2020 NBA championship banner, with LeBron James and Anthony Davis thanking fans, then beat Houston without their two stars.
May 19, 2021 at 11:50 AM