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Russell Westbrook will not be available for the Los Angeles Lakers on Wednesday night against the Denver Nuggets because of left hamstring soreness.
October 26, 2022 at 3:50 PM -
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Nuggets forward Michael Porter Jr. was ruled out for Wednesday's game against the Lakers. There is optimism he could be back Friday, sources told ESPN's Adrian...
October 26, 2022 at 12:50 PM -
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The Lakers and 76ers are struggling, while the final two unbeatens reside in Milwaukee and ... Portland?
October 26, 2022 at 5:50 AM -
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Russell Westbrook is listed as doubtful for the Los Angeles Lakers' road game against the Denver Nuggets on Wednesday because of left hamstring soreness, the team...
October 25, 2022 at 4:50 PM -
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The Lakers, off to an 0-3 start this season, need "to stay even-keeled," Anthony Davis said Tuesday.
October 25, 2022 at 4:50 PM -
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Poor shooting nights, social media mockery and media criticism. The Lakers are 0-3 and it's already time to evaluate in this week's The Hoop Collective where they go...
October 25, 2022 at 5:50 AM -
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We have the latest stats and projections as the Lakers star chases down Kareem Abdul-Jabbar.
October 24, 2022 at 6:50 AM -
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The Jazz are unbeaten, the 76ers are winless, and is anyone surprised the Lakers are ... not good? NBA insiders react to the season's Week 1 games.
October 24, 2022 at 6:50 AM -
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The Lakers shot 18.2% from outside on Sunday as they watched a lead dwindle late against the Blazers to fall to 0-3.
October 23, 2022 at 6:50 PM -
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LeBron James tried to turn the attention to the Lakers' impressive defensive performance after another night of poor shooting in a loss to the Clippers.
October 21, 2022 at 1:50 AM -
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Lakers coach Darvin Ham said he and Russell Westbrook have "an understanding" after the point guard suggested Ham's decision to bring him off the bench in the preseason...
October 20, 2022 at 8:50 PM -
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Follow live: Lakers and Clippers meet in this season's first battle of LA
October 20, 2022 at 7:50 PM -
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The Clippers will have Kawhi Leonard come off the bench Thursday night against the Lakers in his regular-season return from an ACL injury.
October 20, 2022 at 6:50 PM -
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Russell Westbrook, back in the starting lineup in the Lakers' opener Tuesday night, said he "absolutely" believes coming off the bench in L.A.'s preseason finale could...
October 19, 2022 at 1:50 AM -
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The Warriors commemorated their 2021-22 NBA title prior to Tuesday night's win over the Lakers, handing out their rings and hoisting the franchise's seventh championship...
October 18, 2022 at 10:50 PM -
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Visit ESPN for the live game of the Los Angeles Lakers vs. Golden State Warriors NBA basketball game on October 18, 2022
October 18, 2022 at 7:50 PM -
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Everything you need to know about 76ers-Celtics and Lakers-Warriors as the 2022-23 season tips off.
October 18, 2022 at 3:50 PM -
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We have the latest stats and projections as the Lakers star chases down Kareem Abdul-Jabbar.
October 18, 2022 at 5:50 AM -
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Dennis Schroder is expected to miss 3-4 weeks after having thumb surgery, while Russell Westbrook's status for the regular-season opener is up in the air because of a...
October 17, 2022 at 2:50 PM -
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Tyler Fulghum gives his betting picks for the 2022-23 season while using some of social media's best stereotypes.
October 17, 2022 at 6:50 AM -
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The Los Angeles Lakers' 2020 NBA title has faded into the rearview mirror after the team failed to make the playoffs at all last year. Here are the biggest questions...
October 16, 2022 at 5:50 AM -
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Lakers guard Russell Westbrook left Saturday's preseason finale against the Kings with a hamstring injury in the first quarter.
October 14, 2022 at 8:50 PM -
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The Lakers will use Russell Westbrook off the bench in their final preseason game against the Kings.
October 14, 2022 at 8:50 AM -
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Sacramento's enthusiasm for bells began in 2002 after former Lakers coach Phil Jackson called Sacramento an "old cow town," and now the Kings' practice facility has a...
October 12, 2022 at 3:50 PM -
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Veteran guard Dennis Schroder, 29, completed his first practice of his second stint with the Los Angeles Lakers on Monday, saying he harbors a feeling of "unfinished...
October 10, 2022 at 6:50 PM -
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Sports Betting Insider Doug Kezirian explains why he believes bettors should take the under on the Los Angeles Lakers' win total this season.
October 10, 2022 at 4:50 AM -
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Los Angeles Lakers general manager Rob Pelinka has received a contract extension through the 2025-26 season.
October 8, 2022 at 4:50 PM -
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Point guard Dennis Schroder is scheduled to fly from Germany to Los Angeles and report to the Lakers this weekend, sources told ESPN.
October 6, 2022 at 8:50 PM -
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With the first week of training camp in the books as LeBron James, Anthony Davis and Russell Westbrook near their second season together, their approach to offensive...
October 1, 2022 at 3:50 PM -
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The Lakers are starting Kendrick Nunn and Damian Jones along with the Lakers' Big 3 in training camp and LeBron James says he will play more preseason games than last...
September 30, 2022 at 3:50 PM -
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Anthony Davis said an undisclosed wrist injury hurt his shooting from three-point range last season, a big factor in the Lakers ranking 22nd in the NBA in accuracy from...
September 28, 2022 at 4:50 PM -
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Ham plans to be the coach of a Lakers team that turns around a 21st-ranked defensive rating from last season.
September 27, 2022 at 7:50 PM -
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Saying the Lakers are "treating this season like we have a chip on our shoulder" and that "we're the underdogs," Los Angeles star Anthony Davis painted the picture of a...
September 26, 2022 at 5:50 PM -
Charlotte Hornets, Los Angeles Lakers latest to reveal Statement Edition uniforms for 2022-23 seasonFrom the Web › ESPN
Whether they're changing it up or throwing it back, teams across the NBA will be rocking fresh looks during the 2022-23 season.
September 16, 2022 at 6:50 PM -
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Free agent guard Dennis Schroder is returning to the Lakers on a one-year, $2.64 million deal.
September 16, 2022 at 2:50 PM -
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A day after Robert Sarver, owner of the Phoenix Suns, was suspended one year and fined $10 million by the NBA as a result of an investigation, Los Angeles Lakers star...
September 14, 2022 at 4:50 PM -
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New teammate Russell Westbrook was the only Lakers player to attend the welcoming news conference for Patrick Beverley on Tuesday, and the new Los Angeles guard said he...
September 9, 2022 at 4:50 PM -
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The Los Angeles Lakers acquired Utah Jazz guard Patrick Beverley in a trade for Talen Horton-Tucker and Stanley Johnson, the team announced on Thursday.
August 25, 2022 at 12:50 PM -
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The Los Angeles Lakers have finalized a trade to acquire Utah Jazz guard Patrick Beverley, sources told ESPN.
August 25, 2022 at 9:50 AM -
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The NBA's richest owner isn't sparing any detail when it comes to his more than $2 billion arena, giving his franchise an identity in a city that has long been a purple...
August 25, 2022 at 5:50 AM -
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The Lakers are finalizing a deal to acquire Patrick Beverley from the Jazz for Talen Horton-Tucker and Stanley Johnson, sources told ESPN.
August 24, 2022 at 9:50 PM -
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The late Lakers legend had two Hall of Fame-worthy careers in his 20 years, one wearing No. 8 and the other wearing No. 24.
August 24, 2022 at 5:50 AM -
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Lakers star LeBron James has agreed to a two-year, $97.1 million contract extension that includes a player option for the 2024-25 season, Klutch Sports CEO Rich Paul...
August 22, 2022 at 12:50 PM -
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The Los Angeles Lakers will honor Pau Gasol by retiring his No. 16 jersey on March 7 when the team hosts the Memphis Grizzlies.
August 17, 2022 at 3:50 PM -
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Playoff rematches, must-see reunions and plenty of Lakers showdowns headline our most anticipated games of 2022-23.
August 17, 2022 at 1:50 PM -
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Lakers star LeBron James has agreed to a two-year, $97.1 million contract extension that includes a player option for the 2024-25 season, Klutch Sports CEO Rich Paul...
August 17, 2022 at 12:50 PM -
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The NBA is divided into teams going all-in on a title now, teams already playing for draft lottery positioning and teams stuck in the middle. And then there is what the...
August 17, 2022 at 5:50 AM -
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LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers have held "productive" dialogue on a possible contract extension, Klutch Sports Group CEO Rich Paul told ESPN on...
August 9, 2022 at 4:50 PM -
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LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers have held "productive" dialogue on a possible contract extension, Klutch Sports Group CEO Rich Paul told ESPN on...
August 4, 2022 at 3:50 PM -
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Once hand-picked to be the role players to fortify the Lakers' championship chase, this group of thirty-somethings are still free agents with training camp weeks...
August 2, 2022 at 5:50 AM -
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Lakers star Russell Westbrook said he's signed with agent Jeff Schwartz of Excel Sports for his representation.
August 1, 2022 at 3:50 PM -
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Austin Reaves hopes to move on from the nicknames 'AR-15' and 'Hillbilly Kobe' that he picked up from fans during his surprisingly successful rookie season with the...
July 22, 2022 at 7:50 AM -
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Spurs rookie Jeremy Sochan says he was "not intending on being disrespectful" to Russell Westbrook when he associated the word "bricks" with the Lakers star.
July 18, 2022 at 6:50 AM -
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The Los Angeles Lakers superstar teamed up with DeMar DeRozan for his first Drew League appearance since 2011.
July 16, 2022 at 8:50 PM -
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Thad Foucher suggested that he and Russell Westbrook were no longer fully aligned over whether the former MVP should want to remain on the Lakers.
July 15, 2022 at 7:50 PM -
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Lakers coach Darvin Ham addressed the trade rumors swirling around the team on a night when LeBron James and Russell Westbrook showed up for the summer league game but...
July 9, 2022 at 12:50 AM -
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Free-agent center Thomas Bryant signed with the Los Angeles Lakers, with sources telling ESPN that it's a one-year deal for the veterans minimum.
July 6, 2022 at 1:50 PM -
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Thomas Bryant agreed to a one-year, veteran-minimum deal with the Lakers, a source confirmed to ESPN.
July 5, 2022 at 9:50 PM -
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Bettors have been gravitating toward the Lakers to win the NBA title next season despite the team not having made any significant moves to a roster that missed the...
July 1, 2022 at 2:50 PM -
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The Lakers have agreed to deals with Lonnie Walker IV, Damian Jones, Troy Brown Jr. and Juan Toscano-Anderson.
June 30, 2022 at 5:50 PM -
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Malik Monk is signing a two-year, $19 million deal with the Sacramento Kings after a career-year with the Lakers last season.
June 30, 2022 at 4:50 PM -
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Their famous fathers never shared a pro roster, but the sons of Scottie Pippen and Shaquille O'Neal will be looking to make the Lakers' roster this fall.
June 28, 2022 at 7:50 PM -
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Russell Westbrook has exercised his $47.1 million option and will return to the Lakers for a second season, sources told ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski. This will be the...
June 28, 2022 at 8:50 AM -
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The Lakers are the only team known to be interested in acquiring Nets guard Kyrie Irving in a sign-and-trade deal, sources told ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski. Teams can...
June 27, 2022 at 10:50 AM -
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Kyrie Irving has a list that includes the Lakers, Clippers, Knicks, Heat, Mavericks and 76ers that he'd like the Nets to sign-and-trade him to if he can't reach a new...
June 23, 2022 at 3:50 PM -
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The Lakers traded into Thursday night's NBA draft, acquiring the Magic's No. 35 overall pick, which they used to select Max Christie out of Michigan State. They also are...
June 23, 2022 at 11:50 AM -
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Shareef O'Neal, speaking Tuesday following a pre-draft workout with the Lakers, said he and his father, franchise legend Shaquille O'Neal, were at odds over his decision...
June 21, 2022 at 4:50 PM -
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Kendrick Nunn, 26, who missed all of last season because of a bone bruise in his right knee, is opting into the final year of his contract with the Los Angeles Lakers...
June 21, 2022 at 2:50 PM -
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How unpredictable is Thursday's NBA draft? Which stars will change teams in free agency? What are the Lakers' options? Here are 10 storylines we're watching.
June 20, 2022 at 5:50 AM -
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The Los Angeles Lakers have agreed to hire Atlanta Hawks assistant Chris Jent as Darvin Ham's top assistant coach on his staff, sources told ESPN's Adrian...
June 18, 2022 at 5:50 PM -
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The Los Angeles Lakers began to reshape their coaching staff under Darvin Ham by letting assistants David Fizdale, Mike Penberty and John Lucas III go on Tuesday...
June 7, 2022 at 11:50 AM -
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Longtime NBA assistant Darvin Ham was introduced as the Los Angeles Lakers' new coach Monday with point guard Russell Westbrook standing off to the side in a public show...
June 6, 2022 at 1:50 PM -
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A Los Angeles Lakers jersey worn by Kobe Bryant in his rookie season, including two playoff games, sold at auction for $2.73 million this weekend.
June 5, 2022 at 1:50 PM -
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The Lakers have announced the hiring of Darvin Ham as their new head coach, with general manager Rob Pelinka praising the Bucks assistant's "no-nonsense and hard-working...
June 3, 2022 at 9:50 AM -
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The Lakers found their new head coach in Ham. The NBA world took to Twitter to offer their thoughts.
May 27, 2022 at 7:50 PM -
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Darvin Ham will be the next head coach of the Lakers, agreeing to a four-year deal with the team, sources told ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski. Ham, an assistant with the...
May 27, 2022 at 5:50 PM -
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Former NBA assistant and current Michigan coach Juwan Howard declined an overture made by the Lakers to be a candidate for the team's coaching job, sources told ESPN's...
May 22, 2022 at 11:50 AM -
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Bucks assistant Darvin Ham, former Trail Blazers coach Terry Stotts and Warriors assistant Kenny Atkinson are among the candidates who have advanced to the final round...
May 20, 2022 at 11:50 AM -
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The Lakers have received permission to interview Warriors assistant Kenny Atkinson for their head coaching vacancy, sources told ESPN. Atkinson has already interviewed...
May 11, 2022 at 6:50 PM -
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While making it clear that she will make the "hard decisions" regarding the Lakers, owner Jeanie Buss told the Los Angeles Times that she is getting input from Phil...
May 10, 2022 at 7:50 PM