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Playing for the first time this season without LeBron James, Dennis Schroder, Montrezl Harrell and Kyle Kuzma get close, but can't lift Lakers past Kings.
March 3, 2021 at 10:50 PM -
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Five takeaways from the Lakers-Suns game on Tuesday night at Staples Center.
March 3, 2021 at 7:50 AM -
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Lakers star LeBron James will miss his first game of the season Wednesday after staying in L.A. when the team traveled Tuesday night to Sacramento.
March 3, 2021 at 1:50 AM -
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The Lakers were without Marc Gasol and Anthony Davis in the team's 114-104 loss to the Phoenix Suns on Tuesday at Staples Center.
March 2, 2021 at 10:50 PM -
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Lakers center Marc Gasol will not play against the Phoenix Suns on Tuesday because of the NBA's health and safety protocols.
March 2, 2021 at 6:50 PM -
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Long hours of film review and the return of point guard Dennis Schroder have helped shore up the Lakers' defense, which will be needed against Phoenix.
March 1, 2021 at 5:50 PM -
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LeBron James plays only 24 minutes in Lakers' lopsided defeat of the Golden State Warriors on Sunday night. Here are five takeaways from the game.
March 1, 2021 at 7:50 AM -
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Markieff Morris put on a show against the Golden State Warriors as the Lakers lean on players to make bigger contributions with Anthony Davis sidelined by an...
March 1, 2021 at 5:50 AM -
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LeBron James and the Lakers couldn't be stopped in their 117-91 victory over the Warriors, but with Anthony Davis injured the road ahead will be tough.
February 28, 2021 at 8:50 PM -
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If AC Milan's Zlatan Ibrahimovic believes Lakers star LeBron James should stick to sports and avoid politics, how can he say Muhammad Ali is his idol?
February 27, 2021 at 2:50 PM -
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Dennis Schroder, who returned to the Lakers' lineup Friday to help snap a four-game losing streak, thinks the NBA's COVID-19 protocols need improving.
February 27, 2021 at 7:50 AM -
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Dennis Schroder returns to score 22 points and LeBron James finishes with 28 in the Lakers' 102-93 win over the Portland Trail Blazers.
February 26, 2021 at 10:50 PM -
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Brooklyn Nets star Kyrie Irving has renewed efforts to convince the NBA to place the image of late Lakers legend Kobe Bryant on the league's logo.
February 26, 2021 at 10:50 AM -
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The fatigued Lakers are struggling without Anthony Davis and Dennis Schroder as evidenced by a fourth consecutive loss in a blowout at Utah.
February 25, 2021 at 8:50 AM -
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As the Lakers flounder through meaningless midseason games with LeBron James playing too many minutes, he needs to tell himself it's time to rest.
February 25, 2021 at 5:50 AM -
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The Lakers suffer their worst defeat of the season in a 114-89 blowout loss to the Utah Jazz on Wednesday in Salt Lake City.
February 24, 2021 at 10:50 PM -
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NBA releases the second half of the regular-season schedule. The Lakers play just three road games in March.
February 24, 2021 at 1:50 PM -
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James was not buying into the idea that he should not only play fewer minutes for the Lakers, but should also consider taking games off.
February 23, 2021 at 7:50 AM -
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The Lakers will waive guard Quinn Cook before his contract becomes guaranteed, a source says. Multiple people call a DeMarcus Cousins return unlikely.
February 23, 2021 at 2:50 AM -
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The Lakers looked lost without Anthony Davis and Dennis Schroder, giving up a 17-point lead before falling to the Washington Wizards in overtime for their third...
February 22, 2021 at 10:50 PM -
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With Anthony Davis and Dennis Schroder sidelined, LeBron James might be overloaded. Five takeaways from the Lakers game against the Heat on Saturday.
February 21, 2021 at 7:50 AM -
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The Lakers overcame a 15-point deficit in the second half, but Alex Caruso missed a potential tying shot at the buzzer in a 96-94 loss to the Miami Heat.
February 20, 2021 at 8:50 PM -
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Lakers guard Dennis Schroder, who was out against the Heat on Saturday, will miss at least two more games while in the NBA's health and safety protocols.
February 20, 2021 at 7:50 PM -
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Kyle Kuzma's goal to be an improved rebounder has helped the Lakers this season. His efforts played a role in the Lakers' win over the Memphis Grizzlies.
February 20, 2021 at 2:50 AM -
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The Lakers play Miami in an NBA Finals rematch Saturday, but L.A. has no timeline for the return of Dennis Schroder, who is in health protocols and out for now.
February 19, 2021 at 4:50 PM -
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Five takeaways from the Lakers' loss Thursday night to the Brooklyn Nets, who look like contenders as LeBron James reaches another milestone in career.
February 19, 2021 at 6:50 AM -
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The Lakers announced that Anthony Davis will be out an estimated four weeks after reevaluation, but LeBron James says he's staying focused on each day.
February 19, 2021 at 4:50 AM -
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LeBron James became the third NBA player to score 35,000 career points in the Lakers' 109-98 loss to the Brooklyn Nets on Thursday at Staples Center.
February 18, 2021 at 10:50 PM -
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Lakers guard Dennis Schroder will miss Thursday's game against the Brooklyn Nets due to health and safety protocols.
February 18, 2021 at 6:50 PM -
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The Lakers will take on a Brooklyn Nets team that will not feature all of the "Big Three" on Thursday at Staples Center.
February 17, 2021 at 6:50 PM -
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Five takeaways from the Lakers' 112-104 win over the Minnesota Timberwolves on Tuesday night in Minneapolis.
February 17, 2021 at 7:50 AM -
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With Anthony Davis sidelined, the Lakers will have to rely more on other players, which could help them in the long run.
February 17, 2021 at 5:50 AM -
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LeBron James neared finished with a triple-double and got plenty of help as the Lakers beat the Minnesota Timberwolves 112-104 on Tuesday in Minneapolis.
February 16, 2021 at 7:50 PM -
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An MRI exam Monday revealed Lakers star Anthony Davis sustained a calf strain and aggravated his Achilles tendonosis during Sunday's loss.
February 15, 2021 at 3:50 PM -
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Here are takeaways from the Lakers' 122-105 loss to the Nuggets on Sunday in Denver. The headliner? Anthony Davis' Achilles injury.
February 15, 2021 at 8:50 AM -
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Anthony Davis, the Lakers' $19-million man who helps carry their championship hopes, strained his right Achilles tendon in a 122-105 loss to Nuggets.
February 14, 2021 at 9:50 PM -
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Kyle Kuzma is finding ways to make a big impact for the Lakers even if he isn't in the same tier as LeBron James and Anthony Davis.
February 14, 2021 at 5:50 AM -
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LeBron James believes the Lakers' success isn't solely a byproduct of the the team's standout players. Rather, it's fueled by the players' efforts.
February 13, 2021 at 11:50 PM -
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Kyle Kuzma's goal to be an improved rebounder has helped the Lakers this season. His efforts played a role in the Lakers' win over the Memphis Grizzlies.
February 13, 2021 at 7:50 AM -
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The Lakers fall behind by 20 in the first quarter, then flip the switch in the third en route to a seventh straight win, 115-105 over the Memphis Grizzlies.
February 12, 2021 at 10:50 PM -
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Anthony Davis, bothered by tendinitis in his Achilles' heel, could be a game time decision when the Lakers take on the Memphis Grizzlies on Friday.
February 11, 2021 at 5:50 PM -
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LeBron James plays another 40-minute game in Lakers' third consecutive OT win, but team should consider giving him more rest, Helene Elliott writes.
February 11, 2021 at 8:50 AM -
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Five takeaways from the Lakers' 114-113 overtime win against the Oklahoma City Thunder on Wednesday night at Staples Center. It wasn't pretty.
February 11, 2021 at 7:50 AM -
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Markieff Morris, like Wesley Matthews before him, played for the first time after sitting out four games and helped the Lakers rally over the Thunder.
February 11, 2021 at 6:50 AM -
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The Lakers claw back to beat the Oklahoma City Thunder in overtime 114-113 on Wednesday at Staples Center.
February 10, 2021 at 10:50 PM -
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Five takeaways from the Lakers' 119-112 overtime defeat of the Oklahoma City Thunder on Monday night at Staples Center.
February 9, 2021 at 8:50 AM -
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Wesley Matthews knew his playing time would be cut after a blunt conversation with Lakers coach Frank Vogel. Yet he stayed ready to contribute, and did Monday.
February 9, 2021 at 7:50 AM -
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The Lakers beat the Oklahoma City Thunder 119-112 in overtime at Staples Center without Anthony Davis, who sat out because of a sore Achilles tendon.
February 8, 2021 at 10:50 PM -
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The Los Angeles Lakers say star forward Anthony Davis won't play Monday against the Oklahoma City Thunder because of "right Achilles tendonosis."
February 8, 2021 at 11:50 AM -
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It took two overtimes for the Lakers to beat the Detroit Pistons on Saturday, when Dennis Schroder had 22 points in 40 minutes of stellar play.
February 7, 2021 at 7:50 AM -
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The Lakers struggled mightily in their 135-129 double-overtime win, allowing the Detroit Pistons to rally from a 17-point deficit, but big shots by LeBron James and...
February 6, 2021 at 10:50 PM -
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Lakers guard Dennis Schroder made two diving defensive plays on one possession in the second quarter to spark a rally that led to a win over Denver.
February 5, 2021 at 7:50 AM -
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Lakers star LeBron James called the plan to hold a 2021 NBA All-Star game in March during the COVID-19 pandemic a "slap in the face" to players.
February 5, 2021 at 12:50 AM -
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LeBron James led the Lakers to a 114-93 win over the Denver Nuggets on Thursday at Staples Center.
February 4, 2021 at 11:50 PM -
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Lakers reserve forward Jared Dudley made news on Wednesday with an excerpt of his new book "Inside the NBA's Bubble."
February 3, 2021 at 5:50 PM -
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Montrezl Harrell had 19 points in the Lakers' win over the Atlanta Hawks and got to spend time with daughter Alyeisha and son Amari off the court.
February 2, 2021 at 6:50 AM -
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Five takeaways from the Lakers' 107-99 win over the Hawks in Atlanta on Monday, including an exchange between LeBron James and fans sitting courtside.
February 2, 2021 at 5:50 AM -
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The Lakers held off the Hawks 107-99 in Atlanta, but the buzz afterward was about an interaction between LeBron James and several courtside fans that led to their...
February 1, 2021 at 7:50 PM -
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LeBron James believes the Lakers' success isn't solely a byproduct of the the team's standout players. Rather, it's fueled by the players' efforts.
January 31, 2021 at 3:50 PM -
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A strong performance by the Lakers' bench, coupled with some big defensive plays, proved critical in a 96-95 win over the Boston Celtics on Saturday night.
January 31, 2021 at 6:50 AM -
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Anthony Davis had 27 points and 14 rebounds in his return to the lineup, and the Lakers hung for a 96-95 win over the Boston Celtics on Saturday night.
January 30, 2021 at 9:50 PM -
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Forty years ago, Andrea Bassani arrived in Italy with tapes of a Lakers vs. Celtics game as part of an effort to introduce Europe to the NBA.
January 30, 2021 at 6:50 AM -
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LeBron James was the driving force in the Lakers' 108-94 win over the Memphis Grizzlies on Sunday by scoring 13 of his 22 points in the fourth quarter.
January 29, 2021 at 12:50 PM -
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Five takeaways from the Lakers' 107-09 loss against the Pistons in Detroit on Thursday night.
January 29, 2021 at 6:50 AM -
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The Lakers' offense struggled late in a 107-92 loss to the Detroit Pistons on Thursday.
January 28, 2021 at 8:50 PM -
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The Golden State Warriors aren't the same team they were a few seasons ago when they dominated the NBA. Will the Lakers be the next titan in the West?
January 28, 2021 at 6:50 PM -
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For the third time this season, the Lakers' Anthony Davis will miss the second game on back-to-back nights, this time because of a bruised right quad.
January 28, 2021 at 5:50 PM -
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Five takeaways from the Lakers's 107-106 loss to the 76ers in Philadelphia on Wednesday night.
January 28, 2021 at 6:50 AM -
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The Lakers' rally falls short to the Philadelphia 76ers 107-106 on Wednesday.
January 27, 2021 at 9:50 PM -
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James Harden is reunited with former Oklahoma City teammate Kevin Durant, giving the Brooklyn Nets the NBA's best Big 3 and hopes of challenging the Lakers.
January 27, 2021 at 12:50 PM -
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Kobe Bryant fans remember and reflect on the passing of the Lakers legend one year ago.
January 26, 2021 at 6:50 PM -
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One year after Kobe Bryant's death in a helicopter crash, sports figures, celebrities and fans took to social media to remember the Lakers icon.
January 26, 2021 at 9:50 AM -
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Kobe Bryant's former teammates Robert Horry, Rick Fox, Brian Shaw and Devean George share their thoughts about what made the Lakers legend so great.
January 26, 2021 at 8:50 AM -
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The anniversary of Kobe Bryant's death comes on the same day as Montrezl Harrell's birthday, a significance not lost on the young Lakers center.
January 26, 2021 at 7:50 AM -
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The Lakers dedicated last season to Kobe Bryant and delivered a championship. The Mamba mentality still resonates with them every day.
January 26, 2021 at 6:50 AM -
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It's been one year since Kobe Bryant's death, but the Lakers legend's impact on our lives and the tragedy of his loss remain all too real.
January 26, 2021 at 4:50 AM -
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LeBron James scores 21 of his season-high 46 points in the fourth quarter as the Lakers stay unbeaten on the road with a win over the Cleveland Cavaliers.
January 25, 2021 at 8:50 PM -
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The former Lakers star-turned-executive made the draft-day trade that brought Bryant to L.A. It's an emotional time for Jerry West.
January 25, 2021 at 5:50 AM -
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Lakers star-turned-entrepreneur Magic Johnson often is asked about Kobe Bryant, taking time to preserve his memory and celebrate a life that was cut short.
January 24, 2021 at 8:50 AM -
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Five takeaways from the Lakers' 101-90 victory over the Chicago Bulls on Sunday night in Chicago.
January 24, 2021 at 8:50 AM