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Kobe Bryant, daughter Gianna and seven others perished in a helicopter crash on Jan. 26, 2020. Remembering the Lakers legend a year later.
January 24, 2021 at 6:50 AM -
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The Lakers had just finished a trip with a win in Philadelphia. LeBron James passed Kobe Bryant for third on the scoring list, but hours later Bryant would die.
January 24, 2021 at 6:50 AM -
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Clippers coach Tyronn Lue won two championships on the Lakers with Kobe Bryant. He's taken down all their photos together because his death is too painful.
January 24, 2021 at 5:50 AM -
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Anthony Davis felt he was not playing up to his capabilities, but his 37 points Saturday helped the Lakers defeat the Bulls in a return to his hometown Chicago.
January 23, 2021 at 9:50 PM -
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Kentavious Caldwell-Pope, who hit seven three-pointers in Thursday's win at Milwaukee, is cementing himself as a perfect complement to the Lakers' stars.
January 22, 2021 at 8:50 PM -
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The Lakers hit 19 three-pointers in their 113-106 win over the Milwaukee Bucks on Thursday. Here are five takeaways from the game.
January 22, 2021 at 6:50 AM -
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LeBron James finished with 34 points as the Lakers maintained their perfect record away from home in a 113-106 victory over the Milwaukee Bucks.
January 21, 2021 at 7:50 PM -
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Lakers star LeBron James shares his thoughts on the U.S Capitol riot and President Trump: 'Those events were because of him.'
January 21, 2021 at 12:50 PM -
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The Lakers will begin their longest road trip of the season when they take on the Milwaukee Bucks on Thursday.
January 20, 2021 at 4:50 PM -
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The Lakers threw out plenty of catchphrases following a 115-113 loss to Golden State after leading by 19 points in the first half.
January 19, 2021 at 9:50 AM -
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The Lakers faltered at the finish Monday night against the Golden State Warriors. Here are five reasons why.
January 19, 2021 at 5:50 AM -
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The pair of LeBron James and Anthony Davis make the Lakers special, but they run into some problems in a 115-113 loss to the Golden State Warriors.
January 18, 2021 at 10:50 PM -
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Attending a Lakers game at Staples Center without fans amid the pandemic is a strange experience for players and an exercise in futility for others.
January 18, 2021 at 5:50 AM -
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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 17, 2021 at 5:50 PM -
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The Lakers are the third-best team from three-point range, quite an improvement from last season and a reason they have the best record in the NBA.
January 17, 2021 at 6:50 AM -
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The Lakers' impressive defensive performance in Friday's 112-95 victory over the New Orleans Pelicans bodes well for the team moving forward.
January 16, 2021 at 8:50 AM -
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Dennis Schroder showcased his infectious energy and defensive prowess in helping fuel the Lakers' 112-95 victory over the New Orleans Pelicans.
January 16, 2021 at 7:50 AM -
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Brandon Ingram showed he's improved since being part of the Anthony Davis trade, but he couldn't stop the Lakers from beating the Pelicans 112-95.
January 15, 2021 at 10:50 PM -
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Marc Gasol, who signed with the Lakers last month, said he doesn't know if brother Pau would be returning to the team he helped capture two NBA titles.
January 15, 2021 at 1:50 PM -
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The Lakers' 2020 NBA championship rings may have cost more than $20,000 each and feature nods to Kobe Bryant and the unique challenges the season presented.
January 15, 2021 at 5:50 AM -
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LeBron James and Anthony Davis combined for 54 points Wednesday in the Lakers' 128-99 win over the Oklahoma City Thunder.
January 14, 2021 at 7:50 AM -
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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 13, 2021 at 8:50 PM -
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The Lakers finish their three-game trip with a 128-99 win over the Oklahoma City Thunder on Wednesday.
January 13, 2021 at 7:50 PM -
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The Lakers' LeBron James didn't need to watch his three-pointer all the way into the basket in a 117-100 win over the Rockets on Tuesday in Houston.
January 13, 2021 at 8:50 AM -
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The NBA and players' union will follow stricter health protocols over the next two weeks to try to reduce game postponements due to COVID-19.
January 12, 2021 at 8:50 PM -
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LeBron James scored 22 of the Lakers' 71 first-half points Tuesday night, helping beat the Houston Rockets 117-100 for a two-game sweep in Houston.
January 12, 2021 at 7:50 PM -
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The NBA fined Lakers forward Markieff Morris $35,000 and Rockets center DeMarcus Cousins $10,000 for their shoving match in Sunday's game.
January 12, 2021 at 11:50 AM -
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Coach Frank Vogel said Anthony Davis and LeBron James aren't likely to play in preseason opener, so Lakers' regular-season starting five isn't clear.
January 11, 2021 at 2:50 PM -
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Talen Horton-Tucker scored a career-high 17 points in the Lakers' win over the Houston Rockets, showcasing the strides he has made in his development.
January 11, 2021 at 6:50 AM -
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After a subpar defensive performance against the San Antonio Spurs, the Lakers forced a flurry of turnovers in their win over the Houston Rockets.
January 11, 2021 at 5:50 AM -
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The Houston Rockets wanted to measure themselves Sunday against the Lakers, and the defending champions responded with a dominating performance for a 120-102...
January 10, 2021 at 7:50 PM -
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Lakers forward Markieff Morris is ejected from the game against Rockets after shoving two Rockets, including DeMarcus Cousins, to draw a pair of technical...
January 10, 2021 at 5:50 PM -
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Playing off the bench is different from what Wesley Matthews is used to, but the veteran guard is finding ways to be a valuable contributor for the Lakers.
January 9, 2021 at 5:50 PM -
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Five takeaways from the Lakers' game against the Chicago Bulls on Friday night, when role players helped make up for Anthony Davis sitting out.
January 9, 2021 at 7:50 AM -
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Wesley Matthews' four three-pointers, Montrezl Harrell's relentless force and the usual excellence of LeBron James helped the Lakers claim a 117-115 win over the Chicago...
January 8, 2021 at 9:50 PM -
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Lakers forward Anthony Davis was sidelined for the Lakers' game against the Chicago Bulls on Friday night because of an abductor strain. Kentavious Caldwell-Pope also...
January 8, 2021 at 7:50 PM -
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Lakers star Anthony Davis wasn't happy with what he saw during the team's 118-109 loss to the San Antonio Spurs on Thursday.
January 8, 2021 at 12:50 PM -
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Lakers star Lebron James shares his thoughts on the U.S Capitol riot and President Trump: 'Those events were because of him.'
January 8, 2021 at 2:50 AM -
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Lakers guard Kentavious Caldwell-Pope missed his third consecutive game, but the team got another body back with Alex Caruso.
January 7, 2021 at 9:50 PM -
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The Lakers' four-game winning streak is snapped in a 118-109 loss to the San Antonio Spurs on Thursday night at Staples Center.
January 7, 2021 at 9:50 PM -
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Wesley Matthews of the Lakers said it was 'disheartening' to hear that a white police officer wouldn't face criminal charges for shooting Jacob Blake, a Black...
January 6, 2021 at 7:50 AM -
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The Lakers and Grizzlies clanked shot after shot Tuesday in a game with little separation until late when LeBron James and Anthony Davis took over in a 94-92...
January 5, 2021 at 7:50 PM -
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Kentavious Caldwell-Pope might not play again Tuesday in Memphis, but he's continuing to help the Lakers with leadership from the sideline.
January 4, 2021 at 6:50 PM -
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Center Marc Gasol, a franchise leader in many categories for the Grizzlies, is welcomed back in Memphis before a solid effort in the Lakers' 108-94 win Sunday.
January 4, 2021 at 6:50 AM -
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LeBron James doesn't seem to be taking it too easy coming off an abbreviated offseason. Here are five takeaways from the Lakers' win over the Grizzlies.
January 4, 2021 at 5:50 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 3, 2021 at 5:50 PM -
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Lakers guard Kentavious Caldwell-Pope, who suffered a mild ankle sprain in Friday's win at San Antonio, is questionable to play Sunday at Memphis.
January 2, 2021 at 8:50 PM -
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LeBron James and Anthony Davis each had big games in the Lakers' 109-103 victory over the Spurs in San Antonio on Friday night.
January 2, 2021 at 8:50 AM -
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Anthony Davis scores 34 points and LeBron James finishes with a triple-double to lead the Lakers to a 109-103 win over the San Antonio Spurs.
January 1, 2021 at 9:50 PM -
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Spurs coach Gregg Popovich said it made perfect sense for Becky Hammon to take over as coach after his ejection since the Lakers were her scout team.
January 1, 2021 at 5:50 PM -
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LeBron James and Anthony Davis discuss the triumphs and tragedies of 2020, from an NBA title to Kobe Bryant's death to the COVID-19 pandemic and more.
December 31, 2020 at 5:50 PM -
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Spurs assistant Becky Hammon was prepared when she became the first woman to serve as an NBA head coach after Gregg Popovich was ejected against the Lakers.
December 31, 2020 at 7:50 AM -
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Becky Hammon becomes the first woman to coach during an NBA game during the Lakers' win over the San Antonio Spurs. Here's what else we learned.
December 31, 2020 at 5:50 AM -
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LeBron James becomes the first player to score at least 10 points in 1,000 consecutive NBA games in the Lakers' victory over the San Antonio Spurs.
December 30, 2020 at 8:50 PM -
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On their first trip since COVID-19 was declared a pandemic, the Lakers decided to play it safe by not holding a shoot-around before playing San Antonio.
December 30, 2020 at 6:50 PM -
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Five takeaways from the Lakers' 115-107 loss to the Portland Trail Blazers on Monday night at Staples Center.
December 29, 2020 at 8:50 AM -
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Portland Trail Blazers guard Gary Trent Jr. scored 28 points off the bench Monday night and stole the show in his team's victory over the Lakers.
December 29, 2020 at 7:50 AM -
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The Lakers lose to the Portland Trail Blazers 115-107 on Monday night at Staples Center.
December 28, 2020 at 9:50 PM -
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Lakers coach Frank Vogel said Alex Caruso was not playing against the Trail Blazers because he had entered the NBA's health and safety protocols.
December 28, 2020 at 6:50 PM -
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The Los Angeles Lakers continued dominating play by sharing the basketball Sunday. Five takeaways from the 127-91 victory over the Minnesota Timberwolves.
December 28, 2020 at 8:50 AM -
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Marc Gasol showcased his high basketball IQ and on-court savviness in the Lakers' blowout victory over the Minnesota Timberwolves.
December 28, 2020 at 6:50 AM -
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Kyle Kuzma scores 20 first-half points for the Lakers in their 127-91 victory over the Timberwolves, showing he can be relied upon as a starter if needed.
December 27, 2020 at 9:50 PM -
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The Lakers were without center Anthony Davis on Sunday night against Minnesota because of a calf strain, coach Frank Vogel said, and the All-Star forward might miss the...
December 27, 2020 at 12:50 PM -
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2020 should have been the greatest year for sports fans with the Lakers and Dodgers winning titles, but Kobe Bryant's death and the coronavirus changed that.
December 27, 2020 at 5:50 AM -
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The Lakers improve to 24-23 in Christmas games with a 138-115 victory over the Mavericks on Friday. Here are five takeaways from the Dallas game.
December 26, 2020 at 10:50 AM -
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Led by Montrezl Harrell and Kyle Kuzma, the Lakers' bench proved why it's capable of being the team's regular-season workhorse in Friday's win over the...
December 26, 2020 at 7:50 AM -
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Dennis Schroder looks like a solid fit with the Lakers, but he reportedly turned down an initial contract extension offer and won't come cheap.
December 26, 2020 at 6:50 AM -
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LeBron James was able to get some rest as the Lakers recorded their first win of the young 2020-21 NBA season on Friday, defeating the Dallas Mavericks 138-115.
December 25, 2020 at 8:50 PM -
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A look at the 10 best photos from the Lakers' 138-115 victory over the Dallas Mavericks on Christmas Day at Staples Center.
December 25, 2020 at 8:50 PM -
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The NBA bubble in Orlando offered a refuge for the players and the league amid the COVID-19 pandemic and ended with the Lakers winning a championship.
December 25, 2020 at 5:50 AM -
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Game 2 of the Lakers' new season is a Christmas showdown against Luka Doncic and the Dallas Mavericks. LeBron James is set to play despite a sprained ankle.
December 24, 2020 at 1:50 PM -
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Lakers' Marc Gasol said he had a difficult first game as a Laker in Tuesday's opening night loss to the Clippers.
December 23, 2020 at 5:50 PM -
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Breaking down the Lakers' season-opening game against the Clippers.
December 23, 2020 at 9:50 AM -
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There's reason for skepticism about the Clippers despite Tuesday's season-opening win over the Lakers. Making a real playoff run is what matters.
December 23, 2020 at 8:50 AM -
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Five takeaways from the Lakers' season-opening game against the Clippers.
December 23, 2020 at 6:50 AM -
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The Lakers began the first night of the defense of their NBA championship by elegantly receiving their rings, yet finished it by awkwardly falling on their...
December 22, 2020 at 11:50 PM -
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The Clippers spoil the Lakers' pregame ring celebration with 116-109 win on NBA opening night.
December 22, 2020 at 10:50 PM -
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A look at the top photos from the Lakers-Clippers season opener on Tuesday night at Staples Center.
December 22, 2020 at 9:50 PM -
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Lakers coach Frank Vogel shares why his starting five included LeBron James, Anthony Davis, Marc Gasol, Kentavious Caldwell-Pope and Dennis Schroder.
December 22, 2020 at 8:50 PM -
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L.A. Times sports writers give their predictions for the 2020-21 NBA season, from the Lakers chances to repeat to playoff contenders and major award winners.
December 22, 2020 at 7:50 AM