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Kyle Kuzma, like others, will find out Tuesday night if he'll start when the Lakers open their NBA championship defense by playing host to the Clippers.
December 21, 2020 at 4:50 PM -
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The Lakers' LeBron James and Clippers' Kawhi Leonard popularized 'load management,' but during the pandemic-compressed season it could be a widespread tactic.
December 21, 2020 at 6:50 AM -
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The champion Lakers have reloaded, getting younger while LeBron James gets older and Anthony Davis enters his prime, which makes them the favorite to repeat.
December 21, 2020 at 4:50 AM -
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Lakers forward Kyle Kuzma signed a three-year contract extension worth approximately $40 million with the team.
December 20, 2020 at 2:50 PM -
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When the Lakers introduced Dennis Schröder on Monday, the veteran point guard said he wants to start alongside LeBron James and Anthony Davis. It makes...
December 20, 2020 at 3:50 AM -
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Anthony Davis says he took the five-year, $190-million Lakers deal now rather than wait for a super-max contract later because he wants security.
December 18, 2020 at 10:50 PM -
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Anthony Davis scores 35 points in 30 minutes during 114-113 defeat of Phoenix Suns on Friday in final preseason tuneup before Tuesday opener against Clippers.
December 18, 2020 at 10:50 PM -
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Rajon Rondo se dirigió a Instagram el sábado para agradecer a los Lakers y sus fanáticos por apoyarlo en Los Ángeles. Ahora se dirige a...
December 18, 2020 at 11:50 AM -
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Kyle Kuzma has been consistent throughout the preseason but his role with the Lakers is still a question mark.
December 17, 2020 at 7:50 AM -
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Anthony Davis and his agent, Rich Paul of Klutch Sports, are scheduled to meet with the Lakers and general manager Rob Pelinka on Tuesday.
December 17, 2020 at 3:50 AM -
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Lakers' LeBron James and Anthony Davis finally got preseason play in the team's 112-107 exhibition win over the Phoenix Suns.
December 16, 2020 at 10:50 PM -
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LeBron James and Anthony Davis, who didn't play in the Lakers' first two preseason games, will play against the Phoenix Suns on Wednesday.
December 15, 2020 at 4:50 PM -
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Kyle Kuzma shined in the Lakers' 131-106 preseason victory over the Clippers on Sunday. Here are five takeaways from the game.
December 14, 2020 at 6:50 AM -
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Lakers second-year guard Talen Horton-Tucker shines again, scoring a game-high 33 points in a 131-106 preseason victory over the Clippers.
December 13, 2020 at 11:50 PM -
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LeBron James and Anthony Davis haven't seen any playing time in the preseason, but Lakers coach Frank Vogel says his star duo will soon be ready.
December 13, 2020 at 7:50 PM -
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Talen Horton-Tucker, who scored a game-high 19 points in the Lakers' preseason opener, quickly has made a strong impression with LeBron James and others on the...
December 12, 2020 at 8:50 AM -
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The Lakers and Clippers opened the NBA preseason to a fan-free atmosphere at Staples Center that illuminated stark contrasts cast by the COVID-19 pandemic.
December 11, 2020 at 10:50 PM -
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Clippers coach Tyronn Lue sat forward Marcus Morris for Friday night's exhibition against the Lakers because of 'a little knee soreness.'
December 11, 2020 at 8:50 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.
December 10, 2020 at 7:50 PM -
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Anthony Davis wants "to be smart about" the Lakers' preparations for the 72-game NBA regular season. Coach Frank Vogel agrees.
December 9, 2020 at 8:50 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.
December 8, 2020 at 3:50 PM -
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Welcome to the new season, where the Lakers' reign is going to have to survive a diverse set of challenges
December 7, 2020 at 5:50 PM -
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The Lakers need to look out for themselves and take care of their leader. If they want to repeat, they need LeBron James to take regular-season games off.
December 7, 2020 at 5:50 PM -
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Lakers superstar LeBron James spoke Monday on several topics, including his new teammates and repeating as champions, but 'load management' was a hot topic.
December 7, 2020 at 2:50 PM -
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As the Lakers shift their focus to the upcoming season, the team tries to adjust to some of the realities associated with playing amid COVID-19.
December 6, 2020 at 5:50 PM -
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Rob Pelinka has won the game of offseason roster management by helping the NBA title-defending Lakers become younger and grittier via free agency.
December 5, 2020 at 7:50 AM -
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The clock is ticking on the Kawhi Leonard-Paul George alliance that was supposed to tip the NBA balance of power in L.A.
December 5, 2020 at 5:50 AM -
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The Lakers lost several players who provided defense and tenacity during their run to the 2020 NBA title and will count on replacements as they to try to repeat when the...
December 4, 2020 at 6:50 PM -
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After the Lakers open the season against the Clippers, they face Dallas and Portland. Here is the first half of the schedule, released Friday.
December 4, 2020 at 3:50 PM -
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Anthony Davis says he took the five-year, $190-million Lakers deal now rather than wait for a super-max contract later because he wants security.
December 4, 2020 at 1:50 PM -
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As the world around them has descended into chaos, the Lakers restored order in their house by signing Anthony Davis to a $190-million contract.
December 3, 2020 at 6:50 PM -
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As LeBron James signed and Anthony Davis agreed to terms, Kyle Kuzma said his representatives have been in contact with the Lakers on his own contract status.
December 3, 2020 at 4:50 PM -
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The Lakers signed All-Star forward Anthony Davis to a five-year, $190-million contract because his unmatched talent can be the present and the future.
December 3, 2020 at 7:50 AM -
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The NBA announced its first week of nationally televised games, highlighted by the Lakers and the Clippers meeting at 7 p.m. PST on opening night, Dec. 22.
December 2, 2020 at 2:50 PM -
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LeBron James has agreed to a two-year, $85-million contract extension with the Lakers, who could see him become the NBA's all-time leading scorer in 2022-23.
December 2, 2020 at 10:50 AM -
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The Lakers will take on the Dallas Mavericks while the Clippers will travel to Denver to take on the Nuggets on Christmas, according to a report from ESPN.
December 1, 2020 at 7:50 PM -
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Five questions the Lakers face heading into training camp.
December 1, 2020 at 4:50 AM -
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Anthony Davis and his agent, Rich Paul of Klutch Sports, are scheduled to meet with the Lakers and general manager Rob Pelinka on Tuesday.
November 30, 2020 at 7:50 PM -
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When the Lakers introduced Dennis Schröder on Monday, the veteran point guard said he wants to start alongside LeBron James and Anthony Davis. It makes...
November 30, 2020 at 3:50 PM -
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The NBA's preseason schedule will begin with the defending champion Lakers facing the Clippers twice in three days beginning Dec. 11.
November 27, 2020 at 2:50 PM -
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New Lakers center Marc Gasol talks about why he's a good fit with LeBron James and the Lakers. It's his defense, passing and high IQ for starters.
November 25, 2020 at 2:50 PM -
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Wesley Matthews, whom the Lakers recently signed during free agency, talked about the impact Kobe Bryant had on him during his Achilles tendon injury and rehab.
November 24, 2020 at 6:50 PM -
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The NBA's reigning sixth man of the year and new member of the Lakers suggests the Clippers would have done more if they really wanted to keep him.
November 23, 2020 at 6:50 PM -
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The Lakers re-signed forward Markieff Morris to a one-year contract at the veteran's minimum while waiting on a decision by superstar Anthony Davis.
November 23, 2020 at 11:50 AM -
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By trading JaVale McGee to the Cleveland Cavaliers, the Lakers open up salary cap space to come to terms on a free-agent deal with Marc Gasol.
November 22, 2020 at 5:50 PM -
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The Lakers, who reached an agreement to re-sign Kentavious Caldwell-Pope, continue to score wins this offseason. Can the Clippers pull off a surpirse?
November 22, 2020 at 4:50 AM -
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The Lakers reached an agreement to re-sign guard Kentavious Caldwell-Pope, who was a starter and key role player in their NBA championship run.
November 21, 2020 at 5:50 PM -
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Rajon Rondo se dirigió a Instagram el sábado para agradecer a los Lakers y sus fanáticos por apoyarlo en Los Ángeles. Ahora se dirige a...
November 21, 2020 at 5:50 PM -
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El exescolta de los Lakers, Avery Bradley, acepta unirse al Heat de Miami. Gordon Hayward se dirige a Charlotte y Fred VanVleet volverá a firmar con...
November 21, 2020 at 3:50 PM -
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Rajon Rondo took to Instagram on Saturday to thank the Lakers and their fans for supporting him in L.A. He's now heading to Atlanta on a two-year contract..
November 21, 2020 at 2:50 PM -
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The Lakers and free agent Kentavious Caldwell-Pope, who opted out of the final year of his contract, have interest in his re-signing with the team.
November 21, 2020 at 1:50 PM -
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Former Lakers guard Avery Bradley agrees to join the Miami Heat. Gordon Hayward is heading to Charlotte and Fred VanVleet will re-sign with Toronto.
November 21, 2020 at 11:50 AM -
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What seemed to be a low-profile free agency run compared to last year's star-studded class turned interesting for Lakers and Clippers ... and Dwight Howard.
November 21, 2020 at 5:50 AM -
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The Lakers reach deals to add standout reserve Montrezl Harrell from the Clippers and Wesley Matthews while losing Dwight Howard to the 76ers.
November 20, 2020 at 7:50 PM -
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Free-agent center Dwight Howard, who helped the Lakers win the NBA title last season, will sign with the Philadelphia 76ers, his agent said Friday.
November 20, 2020 at 6:50 PM -
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The Lakers, who are all but assured of re-signing Anthony Davis, added to their defensive toughness by agreeing to terms with veteran guard Wesley Matthews.
November 20, 2020 at 4:50 PM -
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A look at how the Lakers' roster is shaping up during the start of free agency.
November 20, 2020 at 12:50 PM -
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General manager Rob Pelinka hint that Lakers may seek to rest LeBron James after long title run and short span between seasons.
November 19, 2020 at 4:50 PM -
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The next step for Rob Pelinka is to get Anthony Davis re-signed and decide which other free agents from the team the Lakers will re-sign.
November 19, 2020 at 4:50 PM -
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Frank Vogel's decision to have Lakers forward Anthony Davis defend Jimmy Butler pays off as he makes presence felt in Game 4 of the NBA Finals.
November 19, 2020 at 3:50 AM -
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The Lakers stayed put in the NBA draft on Wednesday, picking Washington forward Jaden McDaniels, who will in turn be traded to Oklahoma City and eventually...
November 18, 2020 at 10:50 PM -
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The Lakers have traded the No. 28 overall draft selection and Danny Green to the Thunder for guard Dennis Schroder. What's next?
November 17, 2020 at 5:50 AM -
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James L. (Jim) Perzik, the longtime legal counsel of Dr. Jerry Buss and the Lakers, died on Wednesday from complications of COVID 19. He was 91.
November 15, 2020 at 11:50 AM -
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The Lakers are close to finalizing a deal to trade guard Danny Green and the No. 28 overall draft pick for Oklahoma City guard Dennis Schröder.
November 15, 2020 at 9:50 AM -
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Last week brought fresh rumors of a DeMar DeRozan trade to the Lakers. Whatever the analytics might say, it's time to bring the Compton kid home.
November 15, 2020 at 5:50 AM -
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Staples Center won't have any fans for Lakers and Clippers games in the upcoming 2020-2021 regular season until further notice.
November 11, 2020 at 5:50 PM -
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Cinco cosas para ver en la NBA antes de la temporada 2020-21: de los Lakers a los Clippers, de la agencia libre al draft y los protocolos de coronavirus
November 11, 2020 at 3:50 PM -
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Five things to watch in the NBA before the 2020-21 season: From the Lakers to the Clippers, from free agency to the draft and coronavirus protocols.
November 10, 2020 at 5:50 PM -
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Kobe Bryant was a much-hyped teenager when he made his Lakers debut Nov. 3, 1996. He missed the only shot he took but would soon become a Lakers legend.
November 3, 2020 at 11:50 AM -
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The Lakers are working on an effort to address social inequality as part of a six-step plan that goes beyond using Staples Center as a polling venue.
November 2, 2020 at 9:50 AM -
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The LAPD said more than 30 buildings were damaged, and eight officers and two other people were injured when celebrations turned destructive.
November 1, 2020 at 3:50 PM -
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Health officials have warned that large gatherings celebrating the Dodgers' and Lakers' championship seasons are fueling a surge in coronavirus cases.
October 29, 2020 at 9:50 AM -
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L.A. Mayor Eric Garcetti said the Dodgers and Lakers will indeed celebrate their championships with fans, somehow, some way. He is open to suggestions.
October 28, 2020 at 12:50 AM -
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Social and public gatherings are one of several reasons why Southern California remains stuck in a coronavirus limbo, experts say.
October 27, 2020 at 12:50 PM -
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Five takeaways from the Lakers' 115-104 loss to the Miami Heat in Game 3 of the NBA Finals on Sunday night, when Jimmy Butler had a 40-point triple-double.
October 25, 2020 at 1:50 AM -
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Lakers' Danny Green joins campaign to change perception of Black people by breaking the sterotypes we see in advertising and media.
October 22, 2020 at 6:50 PM -
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The Showtime Lakers wowed L.A. at the Fabulous Forum, and the fall produced indelible memories of Kirk Gibson's fist pump and the Dodgers winning a World...
October 19, 2020 at 4:50 PM -
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Kentavious Caldwell-Pope accepts his place as a Lakers role player; his importance to the NBA champions makes his re-signing imperative.
October 16, 2020 at 9:50 AM -
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The Lakers enter the offseason waiting for Anthony Davis to likely opt out of his contract, while other players are free agents or hold player options.
October 15, 2020 at 4:50 AM -
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'Return to Glory' is a 160-page hardcover collector's book from the L.A. Times about the Lakers' historic championship run during the 2019-20 season.
October 14, 2020 at 1:50 PM