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Michael Jordan ridiculed Kobe Bryant during the early part of the Lakers star's budding career. Bryant, however, slowly earn Jordan's respect through humility.
May 3, 2020 at 6:50 PM -
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LeBron James and Anthony Davis enjoyed a magical season together. In a summer lost to the coronavirus, no team loses more than the Lakers.
April 30, 2020 at 11:50 AM -
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It's been 50 years since Lakers great Jerry West made a 60-foot basket to send Game 3 of the NBA Finals into overtime. The Lakers lost that game and series.
April 29, 2020 at 3:50 AM -
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The Lakers have paid back $4.6 million in federal coronavirus relief the franchise applied for as part of the Payroll Protection Program.
April 27, 2020 at 10:50 AM -
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Lakers legend Magic Johnson and Clippers coach Doc Rivers are among those participating in an auction that's raising millions to help feed people during the COVID-19...
April 26, 2020 at 8:50 AM -
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Alex Caruso and the Lakers were enjoying a dream season until the coronavirus pandemic halted play. He's hoping to get back on the court to pursue a...
April 18, 2020 at 2:50 PM -
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A look at memorable sports moments from April 18, including Jerry West talking about stepping down from the Lakers' front office in 1998. He ended up lasting two more...
April 18, 2020 at 5:50 AM -
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Lakers star LeBron James was overwhelmingly voted as the favorite local athlete in a Loyola Marymount survey, only a year after he was booed in Staples Center.
April 17, 2020 at 11:50 AM -
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Loyola Marymount asked Los Angeles residents to name their favorite athlete and favorite team. Who finished just behind LeBron James and the Lakers?
April 17, 2020 at 6:50 AM -
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Lakers games from the 2009 and 2010 NBA Finals as well as Sparks games from the 2016 WNBA Finals will be rebroadcast on ESPN this week.
April 14, 2020 at 2:50 PM -
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Lakers star LeBron James tells reporters Wednesday that he's "proud of what we were able to accomplish to this point." He hopes to resume title chase if it's...
April 8, 2020 at 5:50 PM -
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Rob Pelinka, the Lakers' general manager and top basketball executive, discusses the uncertain future of the NBA and potential title chase for the team.
April 8, 2020 at 1:50 PM -
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The Lakers plan to ask top-level executives to voluntarily defer 20% of their pay as the team navigates its finances during the COVID-19 pandemic.
April 7, 2020 at 2:50 PM -
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NBA greats Kobe Bryant, Tim Duncan and Kevin Garnett are part of the 2020 Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame class.
April 4, 2020 at 9:50 AM -
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Lakers coach Frank Vogel isn't sure when the NBA season will resume or what it will look like once it does, but he has tried to keep his coaches ready for the...
April 2, 2020 at 7:50 PM -
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Oddsmakers are giving Milwaukee the best chance to win the NBA championship, but that will change when the West winner is known.
March 31, 2020 at 7:50 PM -
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Having finished home quarantine, the Lakers announced no players have coronavirus symptoms.
March 31, 2020 at 1:50 PM -
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The towel that Lakers legend Kobe Bryant wore over his shoulders after playing in the final game of his NBA career sold for more than $30,000.
March 30, 2020 at 8:50 AM -
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Catching up with the Lakers All-Star forward and what it's been like for him during the quarantine and continuing suspension of play.
March 27, 2020 at 3:50 PM -
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Lakers star Anthony Davis announces a partnership with world's largest cold food storage company to help Staples Center employees find jobs during coronavirus...
March 27, 2020 at 11:50 AM -
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LeBron James doesn't want to hear any more about how a break in the schedule might be good for his 35-year-old body. 'It's actually the opposite for me,' he...
March 26, 2020 at 12:50 PM -
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LeBron James, Anthony Davis and the Lakers made a steady run to the top of the Western Conference. If the NBA season resumes, can they contend for a title?
March 19, 2020 at 4:50 PM -
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Two players on the Lakers have tested positive for the coronavirus, the team confirmed.
March 19, 2020 at 4:50 PM -
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By getting tested for the coronavirus, the Lakers and NBA teams are doing what most of us would do. If we could.
March 19, 2020 at 11:50 AM -
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A handful of NBA teams including the Lakers have offered coronavirus testing for their players, a service not available to the public. Here's how.
March 18, 2020 at 2:50 PM -
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The majority of Lakers players in L.A. were tested for the coronavirus Wednesday, a day after learning they were exposed to Nets players who tested positive.
March 18, 2020 at 11:50 AM -
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Like millions of other Americans, the Lakers might have been exposed to the virus at work, specifically in their last game before the NBA suspended its season.
March 17, 2020 at 9:50 PM -
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Four players on the Brooklyn Nets, whose last game was played versus the Lakers, have tested positive for the coronavirus, the team announced Tuesday.
March 17, 2020 at 1:50 PM -
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The Lakers and Clippers forfeited their draft futures for a chance to chase the NBA title this season. Have their hopes been derailed by the coronavirus?
March 15, 2020 at 12:50 PM -
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The Clippers, Lakers and Kings, along with Staples Center, have established a fund to provide financial assistance to the arena's hourly employees.
March 14, 2020 at 5:50 PM -
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Even as the Lakers prepared to face the small-ball-playing Houston Rockets on Thursday, there was no getting away from talking about the coronavirus.
March 11, 2020 at 5:50 PM -
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Is the coronavirus outbreak keeping local fans from attending Lakers, Clippers and other professional teams' games? Seems like it depends on the team.
March 11, 2020 at 9:50 AM -
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The Lakers and the NBA are trying to deal with the coronavirus and how it might affect the rest of the season.
March 11, 2020 at 7:50 AM -
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The Lakers fought back from a late deficit to give themselves a chance but it wasn't enough as a last-second three-pointer by Anthony Davis didn't fall and the Nets...
March 10, 2020 at 10:50 PM -
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Lakers star LeBron James revises his stance on playing game without fans, saying he'd do so if it's in the best interest of the franchise and the NBA.
March 10, 2020 at 12:50 PM -
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Lakers have covered nine of of their last 11 games. They are also way up for the season against the spread.
March 9, 2020 at 8:50 AM -
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Avery Bradley scored a season-high 24 points in the Lakers' win over the Clippers. He credits being 'in the gym every night' for his improved game.
March 9, 2020 at 6:50 AM -
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In a game the Lakers had to win to show they can beat the Clippers, LeBron James gave everything he could to grab a loose ball they had to get.
March 8, 2020 at 8:50 PM -
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In victories over the Bucks and Clippers — two of the NBA's finest teams — LeBron James showed how much of a difference-maker he is for the Lakers.
March 8, 2020 at 6:50 PM -
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LeBron James and the Lakers proved on Sunday that the team is capable of beating their crosstown rivals in the playoffs this season.
March 8, 2020 at 4:50 PM -
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LeBron James puts on a show, winning matchups and scoring points with relative ease as the Lakers beat the Clippers for the first time this season.
March 8, 2020 at 3:50 PM -
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The first Lakers-Clippers matchup, in October, was a spectacle. The second, on Christmas, was a thriller. On Sunday, it's likely a playoff preview.
March 7, 2020 at 6:50 PM -
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The Clippers have surpassed the Celtics in terms of being the Lakers' biggest and most-hated rival in the eyes of some fans. The teams play again on Sunday.
March 7, 2020 at 5:50 PM -
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Dion Waiters has only played three games this season, but coach Frank Vogel says the veteran guard is "definitely a player that can help us."
March 7, 2020 at 4:50 PM -
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Lakers star Anthony Davis was held to five points in the first half because of foul trouble but scored 25 points and had eight rebounds after halftime.
March 7, 2020 at 9:50 AM -
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Lakers star LeBron James on the prospect of games in empty arenas because of the coronavirus outbreak: "I ain't playing if you don't have the fans."
March 7, 2020 at 7:50 AM -
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If one game could decide the NBA MVP, it was the Lakers vs. Bucks and LeBron James came out on top against Giannis Antetokounmpo.
March 6, 2020 at 11:50 PM -
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Lakers star LeBron James finished with 37 points on 12-of-21 shooting from the field, with seven assists and eight rebounds in a 113-103 win over Milwaukee.
March 6, 2020 at 10:50 PM -
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Reigning MVP Giannis Antetokounmpo and the Milwaukee Bucks are in L.A. to play four-time MVP LeBron James and the Lakers as the debate rages about who deserves this...
March 5, 2020 at 5:50 PM -
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The Lakers plan to sign Dion Waiters on Friday to a minimum deal for the remainder of the season, according to people familiar with the deal.
March 5, 2020 at 4:50 PM -
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Lakers star LeBron James pulled up 36 feet and made a shot against the 76ers on Tuesday. How does he know when to shoot those: "It's just a feeling."
March 4, 2020 at 5:50 PM -
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Kobe Bryant was never really interested in pursuing a Lakers front-office role because he wanted to be involved in the lives of his wife and daughters.
March 4, 2020 at 5:50 PM -
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Lakers' Anthony Davis is partnering with First Entertainment Credit Union as their first official ambassador.
March 4, 2020 at 4:50 PM -
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Lakers co-owner Jeanie Buss speculated about why Dwight Howard's first stint with the team didn't work out, but he is focused on the 2020 version of the team.
March 4, 2020 at 3:50 PM -
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Anthony Davis sat down with a little over a minute left in the Lakers' contest against the Philadelphia 76ers, but he didn't stay on the bench for long.
March 3, 2020 at 9:50 PM -
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The Lakers worked out JR Smith and Dion Waiters on Monday as they began the process to fill their final roster spot, according to several sources familiar with the...
March 2, 2020 at 4:50 PM -
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LeBron James finishes with a triple-double and shows off some moves in front of Zion Williamson during the Lakers' 122-114 victory over the Pelicans.
March 1, 2020 at 7:50 PM -
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The Lakers parted ways with Troy Daniels on Sunday, allowing the guard to retain his eligibility for another team's playoff roster.
March 1, 2020 at 6:50 PM -
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The Lakers decided to praise rookie sensation Ja Morant and the young, desperate Memphis Grizzlies and accept their own shortcomings after a 105-88 loss.
February 29, 2020 at 8:50 PM -
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The Lakers are have a rating of plus-8.4 when LeBron James is the court, but it drops to a minus-0.1 when he rests, according to NBA.com.
February 28, 2020 at 7:50 PM -
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Hours after Kobe Bryant's death, speculators were registering domain names connected to the tragedy. Merchandise tied to the Lakers legend is in heavy demand.
February 28, 2020 at 6:50 AM -
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Anthony Davis finished with 23 points and six rebounds as the Lakers won their seventh straight game in a win over the injury-plagued Golden State Warriors.
February 27, 2020 at 10:50 PM -
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Anthony Davis didn't know much about Alex Caruso before joining the Lakers, but he said the 6-5 wing player is "surprising me every day with his ability."
February 26, 2020 at 6:50 PM -
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LeBron James will not play in the Lakers' game against the Golden State Warriors on Thursday night in San Francisco because of a strained groin.
February 26, 2020 at 5:50 PM -
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LeBron James had 40 points and eight rebounds in his first career meeting with Zion Williamson while leading the Lakers to their sixth straight victory, 118-109 over the...
February 25, 2020 at 10:50 PM -
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Read Lakers general manager Rob Pelinka's speech about the lives of Kobe and Gianna Bryant from memorial at Staples Center.
February 24, 2020 at 1:50 PM -
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Vanessa Bryant, Michael Jordan and Shaquille O'Neal were among the speakers in the sold-out tribute.
February 24, 2020 at 10:50 AM -
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On the eve of Kobe Bryant's memorial at Staples Center, Lakers legend Magic Johnson talks about what Kobe Bryant meant to Los Angeles.
February 23, 2020 at 6:50 PM -
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LeBron James and Anthony Davis helped the Lakers pull ahead in the final seconds of a 114-112 victory over the Boston Celtics.
February 23, 2020 at 3:50 PM -
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Anthony Davis is dealing with a bruised right calf, but the injury won't keep out of Sunday's game against the Boston Celtics.
February 22, 2020 at 5:50 PM -
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Lakers forward Anthony Davis took himself out of a 117-105 win over Memphis because of a bruised right calf but returned to score 28 points and grab 13...
February 21, 2020 at 8:50 PM -
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Markieff Morris, a 6-foot-10 forward shooting 39.7% from three-point range this season, plans to sign with the Lakers, according to people familiar with the...
February 21, 2020 at 5:50 PM -
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Nearly one month after the death of Kobe Bryant, the NBA announced the Lakers and Clippers will play a rescheduled game on April 9.
February 21, 2020 at 2:50 PM -
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A Lakers game against the Clippers already had been postponed because of the death of Kobe Bryant, but their first game was an emotional affair that captured hearts...
February 21, 2020 at 6:50 AM -
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The Lakers play 10 of their next 14 games against opponents with winning records and are looking for initial wins over the Bucks, Celtics, Clippers and 76ers.
February 20, 2020 at 5:50 PM -
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More than three weeks after Lakers-Clippers game was postponed, no makeup date has been set as the league deals with a crowded calendar.
February 20, 2020 at 2:50 PM -
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Oddsmakers are giving Milwaukee the best chance to win the NBA championship, but that will change when the West winner is known.
February 20, 2020 at 7:50 AM -
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The Lakers come out of All-Star break with the best record in the West. Forward LeBron James says they need to trust the process to continue to improve.
February 19, 2020 at 2:50 PM -
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Giannis Antetokounmpo's outstanding skills are one reason why the Milwaukee Bucks are fully capable of beating the Lakers or Clippers for the NBA title.
February 18, 2020 at 6:50 PM -
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Clippers star Kawhi Leonard was one of several NBA stars who developed a close relationship with Lakers legend Kobe Bryant, who took pride in helping players.
February 17, 2020 at 4:50 PM