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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 -
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LeBron James, Anthony Davis and Kawhi Leonard were all wearing the same uniform, Frank Vogel coaching on the sidelines and thought of what might have been.
February 16, 2020 at 11:50 PM -
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The Los Angeles Lakers and Los Angeles Clippers appear to be in good shape to make the playoffs. But can they get to the Finals?
February 16, 2020 at 1:50 PM -
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Lakers forward Anthony Davis and Clippers guard Patrick Beverley had a chance to visit their old haunts in Chicago, which last hosted the All-Star game in 1988.
February 16, 2020 at 9:50 AM -
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The blessing in disguise for Brandon Ingram after discovery of a blood clot in his shoulder was that it forced him into a routine. Now he's an All-Star.
February 14, 2020 at 8:50 PM -
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There is a reason why LeBron James downplays being the top seed in the playoffs: He's won and lost NBA Finals when his teams held home-court advantage.
February 13, 2020 at 7:50 PM -
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Pau Gasol came to the Lakers in a trade with the Memphis Grizzlies during the 2007-08 season and quickly clicked with Kobe Bryant, both on and off the court.
February 13, 2020 at 1:50 PM -
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The Lakers placed an emphasis heading into the game on staying focused at a time when many of them had vacation plans already scheduled for the next few days.
February 12, 2020 at 10:50 PM -
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Lakers star LeBron James heads a list of 44 players nominated to represent the U.S. at the upcoming Summer Olympics. Others include Kawhi Leonard and Damian...
February 11, 2020 at 4:50 AM -
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Five Lakers players are among the Team USA finalists for the 2020 Tokyo Olympics, but LeBron James still isn't sure if he'll be playing for gold.
February 11, 2020 at 4:50 AM -
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Rajon Rondo delivered a season high 23 points in a 125-100 win over the Phoenix Suns on Monday at Staples Center. He made nine of 12 shots and four of five...
February 10, 2020 at 10:50 PM -
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The Lakers and Clippers can scratch point guard Darren Collison off their free-agent lists after he decides to stay retired.
February 9, 2020 at 4:50 PM -
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Anthony Davis has 27 points and 10 rebounds to lead the Lakers to a 125-120 victory over the Golden State Warriors on Saturday night at Chase Center.
February 8, 2020 at 8:50 PM -
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Kobe Bryant provided as many memories to fans off the court as he did on during his Lakers career. Columnist Arash Markazi recalls his favorite Bryant moments.
February 8, 2020 at 1:50 PM -
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Before free-agent guard Darren Collison paid a visit to the Lakers-Rockets game on Thursday, he and his camp had discussed his plans for possible return to NBA.
February 7, 2020 at 6:50 PM -
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The Rockets committed to playing small ball against the Lakers, and it worked.
February 7, 2020 at 7:50 AM -
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What the Rockets lacked in size they made up for in sheer determination and effort down the stretch that limited the Lakers to 18 points in the fourth quarter.
February 7, 2020 at 7:50 AM -
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The Lakers opted not to make significant changes to their roster at the NBA trade deadline Thursday, but they faced a team in Houston that made some dramatic...
February 6, 2020 at 10:50 PM -
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The event will cap weeks of tributes across the city following the Jan. 26 crash that killed the Lakers icon, his 13-year-old daughter, Gianna, and seven...
February 6, 2020 at 7:50 PM -
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The Lakers didn't make any moves at the NBA trade deadline, opting to focus instead on the buyout market that will unfold during the rest of the month.
February 6, 2020 at 1:50 PM -
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The Lakers organization had a lot of turnover during and after Kobe Bryant's 20 seasons, but there are still many current employees who were close to him.
February 5, 2020 at 8:50 PM -
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Both the Lakers and Clippers have engaged in trade talks with the New York Knicks for forward Marcus Morris, but will a deal be made before the deadline?
February 5, 2020 at 3:50 PM -
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Lakers center Dwight Howard got emotional when discussing the death of his former teammate Kobe Bryant after the Lakers' victory over the Spurs.
February 5, 2020 at 7:50 AM -
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Kyle Kuzma knows he can't avoid being part of Lakers trade rumors ahead of Thursday's NBA trade deadline. "I can't control it."
February 5, 2020 at 7:50 AM -
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LeBron James finished with 36 points and five fourth-quarter three-pointers in delivering the Lakers a victory at home over the Spurs.
February 4, 2020 at 9:50 PM -
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Clippers guard Patrick Beverley has been invited to participate in the Skills Challenge and Lakers center Dwight Howard will compete in the Slam Dunk Contest.
February 4, 2020 at 6:50 PM -
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LeBron James is named NBA Western Conference player of the month for January, becoming the first Lakers player to win the award since Kobe Bryant.
February 4, 2020 at 1:50 PM -
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Items left by fans at a memorial dedicated to Lakers legend Kobe Bryant at L.A. Live have been collected by Lakers and Staples Center representatives.
February 3, 2020 at 4:50 PM -
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Lakers star LeBron James gives a one-word explanation on why he chose to have his team wear Gianna Bryant's number in the NBA All-Star game.
February 3, 2020 at 3:50 PM -
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Lakers star forward Anthony Davis tells the story of an incident at the 2012 Olympics when he forgot to put on his jersey — and Kobe Bryant ribbed him for...
February 2, 2020 at 7:50 AM -
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Before he was the Dodgers' and Kings' organist, Dieter Ruehle played for the Lakers. He looks back on working with Kobe Bryant and Kobe's signature song.
February 2, 2020 at 7:50 AM -
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The Lakers roll to a 129-113 win over the Sacramento Kings, bitter rivals from Kobe Bryant's era who show nothing but respect for him Saturday night.
February 1, 2020 at 9:50 PM -
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Damian Lillard scored 48 points in the Portland Trail Blazers' victory over the Lakers on Friday, but his focus was on Kobe Bryant in an emotional night.
February 1, 2020 at 5:50 PM -
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LeBron James went from disconnected stranger to genuine Laker on Friday night at Staples Center.
February 1, 2020 at 5:50 PM -
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Kobe Bryant achieved things on and off the court that marveled both fans and adversaries. Here's a look at how the Lakers legend achieved greatness.
February 1, 2020 at 3:50 PM -
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Lakers great Kobe Bryant cheered on filmmaker Matthew A. Cherry after his animated short film "Hair Love" was nominated for an Oscar last month.
February 1, 2020 at 3:50 PM -
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After playing their first game since Kobe Bryant's death, Lakers players are still trying to come to grips with his loss.
February 1, 2020 at 7:50 AM -
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In a pitch-perfect tribute, the Lakers and their fans celebrated the lives of Kobe Bryant and the eight others who died in Sunday's helicopter crash.
January 31, 2020 at 11:50 PM -
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Under the roughest circumstances, LeBron James headlining a pregame ceremony that was essentially a funeral for Kobe Bryant.
January 31, 2020 at 11:50 PM -
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Friday's game was one of public release for the Lakers as they celebrated and cried openly for Kobe Bryant.
January 31, 2020 at 10:50 PM -
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Before the Lakers' game Friday night, LeBron James provided an emotional tribute to Kobe Bryant and the eight others killed in a helicopter crash Sunday.
January 31, 2020 at 8:50 PM -
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In the Lakers' first game since Kobe Bryant and his daughter Gianna were killed with seven others in a helicopter crash, the team offered up an emotional...
January 31, 2020 at 3:50 PM -
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Carmelo Anthony won't be in the building with the Portland Trail Blazers on Friday when the Lakers honor Kobe Bryant in the team's first game since his death.
January 31, 2020 at 12:50 PM -
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See some of the heartfelt artwork that has appeared on social media following the death of Lakers legend Kobe Bryant, his daughter Gianna and seven others.
January 31, 2020 at 10:50 AM -
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The Lakers played touch football before practice and for a short time didn't think about Kobe Bryant's death. Friday's home game will include tributes to...
January 30, 2020 at 4:50 PM -
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Lakers vice president, basketball operations and general manager Rob Pelinka released a statement on Thursday on the helicopter crash that killed Kobe Bryant, his...
January 30, 2020 at 4:50 PM -
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In her first public statement since Kobe Bryant's death, Lakers controlling owner Jeanie Buss expresses what the NBA legend meant to her and her family.
January 30, 2020 at 10:50 AM -
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The Lakers held their first practice Wednesday since the death of Kobe Bryant. Speaking for the team, coach Frank Vogel said they've tried to push forward.
January 29, 2020 at 8:50 PM -
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Kobe Bryant desperately wanted, and despaired over not winning, that sixth championship ring. To honor his memory, the Lakers need to win it for Kobe.
January 29, 2020 at 7:50 PM -
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The ticket reseller will donate profits from Lakers' games against the Portland Trail Blazers and the Clippers to the Kobe & Vanessa Bryant Foundation.
January 29, 2020 at 6:50 PM -
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Shaquille O'Neal, who won three titles with the Lakers playing alongside Kobe Bryant, tearfully said he couldn't imagine anything like Kobe Bryant dying.
January 28, 2020 at 6:50 PM -
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After his Lakers career, Kobe Bryant became a huge advocate for women's basketball. His passion for the game was considered genuine.
January 28, 2020 at 5:50 PM -
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What kind of person was Kobe Bryant? The Lakers legend once paid his respects during a child's funeral for a goldfish.
January 28, 2020 at 4:50 PM -
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A fan started a petition to honor Kobe Bryant by altering the NBA logo to feature the late Lakers star. Nearly 2 million people have signed it.
January 28, 2020 at 10:50 AM -
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As much as Kobe Bryant was driven to win, he revealed in his 2018 book "Mamba Mentality" that his hatred of losing was just as intense as his desire to win.
January 28, 2020 at 8:50 AM -
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Lakers legend Kobe Bryant was a complicated man. He was flawed, he was strange, but more than anything he was unforgivingly real as he grew up in front of us.
January 27, 2020 at 7:50 PM -
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Dodgers infielder Justin Turner grew up idolizing Kobe Bryant and pitcher Clayton Kershaw admired the Lakers star for his larger-than-life presence.
January 27, 2020 at 6:50 PM -
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The NBA has postponed the Lakers-Clippers game scheduled for Tuesday in the aftermath of Kobe Bryant's death. No makeup date has been announced.
January 27, 2020 at 1:50 PM -
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Lakers star Anthony Davis remembers Kobe Bryant: 'You were the first guy to put me under your wing and show me the ins and outs of the league.'
January 27, 2020 at 11:50 AM -
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Lakers legend Kobe Bryant, 41, died Sunday in a helicopter crash in Calabasas along with his 13-year-old daughter, Gianna, and seven others.
January 27, 2020 at 3:50 AM -
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Los Angeles watched Kobe Bryant grow up. Los Angeles watched the Lakers legend stumble. And Los Angeles watched him get back up.
January 26, 2020 at 4:50 PM -
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Lakers players found out on flight back to Los Angeles from Philadelphia that Kobe Bryant had been killed in a helicopter crash.
January 26, 2020 at 4:50 PM -
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Athletes, celebrities, fans and political leaders mourned Lakers legend Kobe Bryant on social media after he died in a Calabasas helicopter crash.
January 26, 2020 at 3:50 PM -
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Kobe Bryant died in a helicopter crash in Calabasas on Sunday. Share your memories of one of basketball's greatest with the L.A. Times.
January 26, 2020 at 2:50 PM -
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Lakers forward LeBron James surpassed Kobe Bryant at No. 3 among all-time scorers and finished with 29 points, but Philadelphia claimed a 108-91 win Saturday.
January 25, 2020 at 7:50 PM -
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A look at why LeBron James playing like Magic Johnson is a good thing for the Lakers.
January 25, 2020 at 7:50 AM -
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The Lakers will have multiple players in the NBA All-Star game for the first time since 2013, with LeBron James and Anthony Davis both selected as starters.
January 24, 2020 at 11:50 AM -
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Jared Dudley doesn't have to be a star on the Lakers to be a leader. But when he comes through in big moments, like he did against the Nets, he can still shine.
January 23, 2020 at 9:50 PM -
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The Lakers beat the Brooklyn Nets 128-113 to sweep a New York City back-to-back and improve to 36-9.
January 23, 2020 at 7:50 PM -
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After a lifeless loss to the Boston Celtics, the Lakers showed a similar lack of energy in New York but were able to beat the Knicks, 100-92.
January 22, 2020 at 7:50 PM -
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Gary Payton opines on LeBron James' staggering assist totals and scoring limits, why the Clippers will beat the Lakers, and regrets over his one season in L.A.
January 22, 2020 at 6:50 PM -
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Lakers center Dwight Howard will attempt to win another dunk contest, he announced in New York.
January 22, 2020 at 6:50 PM -
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Lakers star LeBron James had a busy Monday that started with watching son Bronny play, a moment marred by a trash-throwing incident involving a fan.
January 21, 2020 at 9:50 AM -
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On the parquet floor against the Lakers' hated rivals, the Boston Celtics, there were few friendly faces, and much of the crowd at TD Garden kept the arena packed in...
January 20, 2020 at 7:50 PM -
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The Lakers announced that Anthony Davis will be available to play Monday against the Boston Celtics, marking his return after missing five games with a bruise on his...
January 20, 2020 at 10:50 AM -
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Kyle Kuzma was once thought of as an offense first guard, but he's proven to his Lakers teammates he can be just as effective on the defensive end of the floor.
January 19, 2020 at 4:50 PM -
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The Lakers try different defensive tactics against Houston star James Harden with postseason in mind during their victory on Saturday night.
January 18, 2020 at 9:50 PM -
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LeBron James had 31 points and 12 assists as the Lakers used strong defense in the second half to beat the Rockets 124-115 in Houston on Saturday.
January 18, 2020 at 8:50 PM -
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Lonzo Ball, the former Lakers and current New Orleans Pelicans point guard, chooses his game-winning effort in UCLA's win over Oregon as his best game ever.
January 18, 2020 at 8:50 AM -
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From players on the roster to their coaches and observers, there is a general consensus about this Lakers team. They really like each other.
January 17, 2020 at 7:50 PM