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Can the Lakers find their rhythm? Can the Nets win without Kyrie? Can the Bulls keep winning? We break down where all 30 teams stand after the first week of the...
October 25, 2021 at 6:50 AM -
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Carmelo Anthony scored a team-high 28 points Sunday night to leapfrog Moses Malone for No. 9 on the all-time scoring list and in doing so helped the Lakers to their...
October 25, 2021 at 1:51 AM -
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Lakers star LeBron James appeared to dodge a major injury when Grizzlies forward Desmond Bane collided with his right leg in the first half of Sunday night's...
October 25, 2021 at 12:52 AM -
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Count new Lakers guard Russell Westbrook among those unfazed with the Lakers' slow start, as the veteran star knows there's still some time needed until "we all get...
October 23, 2021 at 4:50 PM -
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Los Angeles Lakers center Dwight Howard said he and Anthony Davis "squashed it" after the two had a heated exchange in the first half of Friday night's 115-105 loss to...
October 23, 2021 at 12:50 AM -
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Russell Westbrook's eight-point debut with the Los Angeles Lakers on Wednesday night wasn't as bad as it seemed, according to coach Frank Vogel, who said it will be an...
October 21, 2021 at 5:50 PM -
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With Steph Curry's shot not falling the way it usually does, the Warriors' bench stepped up and took down the Lakers in Tuesday night's season opener.
October 20, 2021 at 1:50 AM -
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Russell Westbrook had a rough debut as the Lakers lost their season opener to the Warriors, but LeBron James and Anthony Davis weren't concerned -- and don't want him to...
October 20, 2021 at 1:50 AM -
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Get a summary of the Golden State Warriors vs. Los Angeles Lakers basketball game
October 19, 2021 at 7:50 PM -
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While the Brooklyn Nets are consensus favorites at U.S. sportsbooks to win this season's NBA title, the betting public is significantly more invested in the new-look Los...
October 19, 2021 at 7:51 AM -
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In what has become a near annual ritual for the 19-year veteran, Lakers star LeBron James flatly rejected the notion that limiting his playing time can shield his body...
October 18, 2021 at 4:50 PM -
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There are plenty of murals around Los Angeles celebrating Lakers past and present. This one melds Westbrook's high school uniform with Lakers purple and gold.
October 18, 2021 at 1:51 PM -
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With a star-studded veteran roster and All-Stars up and down the bench, Los Angeles' biggest challenge this season might depend on health and team chemistry.
October 14, 2021 at 5:52 AM -
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Los Angeles Lakers guard Talen Horton-Tucker will have surgery to repair torn ligaments in his right thumb, sources tell ESPN.
October 11, 2021 at 11:50 AM -
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As preseason losses have piled up for the Lakers, Anthony Davis said "it's going to be a totally different story on Tuesday" with him set to play alongside Russell...
October 11, 2021 at 1:50 AM -
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Los Angeles Lakers forward Trevor Ariza, who has missed most of training camp because of his ankle, underwent an arthroscopic debridement procedure Wednesday and will be...
October 6, 2021 at 8:50 PM -
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Pau Gasol, who won two NBA championships with the Los Angeles Lakers, announced his retirement from basketball Tuesday, ending a career that lasted more than two...
October 5, 2021 at 9:50 AM -
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In the annual survey of all 30 GMs by NBA.com, the Nets received 72% of the votes to win this year's title, followed by the Lakers (17%) and Bucks (10%). Kevin Durant...
October 5, 2021 at 9:50 AM -
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We're breaking down all 30 teams as training camps begin this week.
October 2, 2021 at 6:50 AM -
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New Los Angeles Lakers forward Carmelo Anthony said he isn't worried about what his role will be: "Whatever we need to do, let's do it."
October 1, 2021 at 5:50 PM -
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LeBron James said the energy in this year's Los Angeles Lakers training camp is up from last year.
October 1, 2021 at 1:50 AM -
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Los Angeles Lakers guard Russell Westbrook said he wants to make sure he pushes Anthony Davis "each day, each practice, each game" so he can be at the top of his game...
September 29, 2021 at 5:50 PM -
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Los Angeles Lakers guard Russell Westbrook said he knew things would work as soon as he and LeBron James met for their first joint workout this summer.
September 28, 2021 at 7:52 PM -
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One of the reasons Lakers star LeBron James said he got the COVID-19 vaccine was because staying healthy is "the No. 1 thing" on the team's road to winning an NBA...
September 28, 2021 at 1:50 PM -
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How far did the Lakers' stars fall in our first mock draft of the season? Which players cracked the first round?
September 28, 2021 at 9:50 AM -
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Where do the Bucks, Nets, Lakers and every contender stand? We're breaking down all 30 teams as training camps begin this week, less than one month from the start of the...
September 27, 2021 at 5:50 AM -
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Los Angeles Lakers general manager Rob Pelinka said he expects all of his players to be fully vaccinated by the season opener.
September 23, 2021 at 4:50 PM -
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For the second time in his career, Marc Gasol is being traded by the Lakers to the Grizzlies, sources told ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski. Memphis is expected to waiver and...
September 10, 2021 at 1:50 PM -
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DeAndre Jordan said the trade from Brooklyn that ultimately landed him with the Lakers was something that worked for both sides, and his relationship with Kyrie Irving...
September 9, 2021 at 5:50 PM -
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Trevor Ariza, Dwight Howard, Rajon Rondo, Wayne Ellington and Kent Bazemore are all back in L.A.
September 9, 2021 at 1:50 PM -
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DeAndre Jordan intends to sign with the Lakers upon the completion of a buyout with the Pistons, sources told ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski.
September 8, 2021 at 4:50 PM -
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DeAndre Jordan intends to sign with the Lakers upon the completion of a buyout with the Pistons, sources told ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski.
September 3, 2021 at 4:50 PM -
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Trevor Ariza, Dwight Howard, Rajon Rondo, Wayne Ellington and Kent Bazemore are all back in L.A. Here's what happened the first time they were around, and what to expect...
September 3, 2021 at 5:50 AM -
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The Los Angeles Lakers and Brooklyn Nets will pursue the 2021-22 NBA championship featuring 10 selections from the 2015 All-Star Game
September 2, 2021 at 9:50 PM -
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What challenges lie beneath the surface for some of the league's elite teams? Our experts break down concerns facing seven title contenders.
September 1, 2021 at 4:50 AM -
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As he was introduced as a Los Angels Laker -- again -- on Tuesday, Rajon Rondo said the team's advanced age and experience will only help in the pursuit of another...
August 31, 2021 at 1:50 PM -
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Damian Lillard and Shaquille O'Neal are teaming up to rebrand a classic pair of kicks. The "Shaqnosis" has a new look courtesy of the Portland Trail Blazers star and the...
August 30, 2021 at 12:50 PM -
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Veteran point guard Rajon Rondo returned to the Lakers after clearing waivers.
August 30, 2021 at 11:50 AM -
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The Los Angeles Lakers will likely sign Rajon Rondo, sources told ESPN, after the veteran guard agreed to a contract buyout with the Memphis Grizzlies.
August 28, 2021 at 2:50 PM -
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Kobe Bryant is being memorialized in non-fungible tokens. Digital collectibles company, Cryptograph, will auction eight never-before-seen photos of the late Lakers star...
August 24, 2021 at 11:50 AM -
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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, 2021 at 4:50 AM -
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Where do the Bucks, Nets, Lakers and every contender stand? We're taking stock of all 30 teams after the draft and free agency shook up the league's hierarchy.
August 23, 2021 at 4:50 AM -
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Nets-Lakers is a massive holiday gift, but opening week and Christmas Day is overflowing with star power.
August 17, 2021 at 3:50 PM -
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The NBA has scheduled Nets-Lakers and Hawks-Knicks as part of the league's annual Christmas Day showcase slate The defending champion Milwaukee Bucks will open their...
August 17, 2021 at 8:50 AM -
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After a hectic 48 hours of free agency, could there be a new favorite to win the title?
August 12, 2021 at 4:50 PM -
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In 2002, Kobe Bryant's surprise arrival at Harlem's legendary court caused a stir. This is the oral history of what happened when the Lakers great put his streetball...
August 12, 2021 at 5:50 AM -
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Lakers guard Russell Westbrook said on Tuesday that his fit with the city of Los Angeles couldn't be better.
August 10, 2021 at 8:50 PM -
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Dennis Schroder, who turned down a lucrative extension offer from the Lakers during the regular season, is headed to Boston on a one-year, $5.9 million deal, sources...
August 10, 2021 at 4:50 PM -
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It didn't take much for LeBron James to convince his friend of more than 20 years, Carmelo Anthony, to join him on the Lakers. As Anthony described Monday: "Bron just...
August 9, 2021 at 6:50 PM -
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The Los Angeles Lakers agreed to a contract extension with head coach Frank Vogel.
August 6, 2021 at 7:50 PM -
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Dwight Howard opened up his third stint with the franchise on Friday by saying L.A. has a group that has been slighted during their time in the league.
August 6, 2021 at 4:50 PM -
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After a hectic 48 hours of free agency, could there be a new favorite to win the title? Our experts break down the first days of free agency.
August 4, 2021 at 10:50 AM -
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The Lakers have agreed to a one-year deal with Carmelo Anthony, re-signed restricted free agent Talen-Horton Tucker and, according to sources, agreed to terms with guard...
August 3, 2021 at 12:51 PM -
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How the big man's Hollywood return leaves him in exclusive company.
August 3, 2021 at 12:50 AM -
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As the Lakers look to refill their roster after all the players they sent out in the Russell Westbrook deal, they brought in Dwight Howard, Trevor Ariza, Wayne Ellington...
August 2, 2021 at 6:50 PM -
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The Lakers made the blockbuster move, but was it the right move? Our NBA insiders are answering the biggest questions surrounding free agency and trade season.
July 30, 2021 at 5:50 AM -
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The Lakers have agreed to a deal with the Wizards to acquire Russell Westbrook in exchange for Kyle Kuzma, Montrezl Harrell, Kentavious Caldwell-Pope and the No. 22 pick...
July 29, 2021 at 2:50 PM -
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The Los Angeles Lakers made their first move in what promises to be a busy offseason by extending a qualifying offer to second-year guard Talen Horton-Tucker, the team...
July 22, 2021 at 4:50 PM -
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The Brooklyn Nets have opened as the favorites to win the 2021-22 NBA championship, followed by the Los Angeles Lakers and the NBA champion Milwaukee Bucks.
July 20, 2021 at 9:50 PM -
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Philip Anschutz sold his 27% minority interest in the Los Angeles Lakers to Los Angeles Dodgers co-owners Mark Walter and Todd Boehly in a deal that closed...
July 9, 2021 at 8:50 PM -
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Two-time NBA head coach David Fizdale, who helped coach LeBron James as a longtime assistant with the Miami Heat, is finalizing a deal to join Frank Vogel's staff with...
June 30, 2021 at 9:50 AM -
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Philip Anschutz has agreed to sell his 27% stake in the Los Angeles Lakers to two owners of the Dodgers, according to a published report.
June 26, 2021 at 6:50 PM -
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Alex Caruso was arrested and released by Texas A&M police on Tuesday for possession of marijuana and drug paraphernalia.
June 22, 2021 at 9:50 PM -
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The Los Angeles Lakers will not renew the contract of head trainer Nina Hsieh after an injury-plagued 2020-21 season, sources told ESPN.
June 19, 2021 at 9:50 AM -
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As the competitive balance of the NBA playoffs has been compromised by a rash of injuries -- with player health affecting just about every second-round series -- Los...
June 16, 2021 at 2:50 PM -
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From Kobe's No. 8 to No. 24, to LeBron's No. 23 to No. 6, we breakdown the jersey number changes of Lakers' players past and present.
June 14, 2021 at 1:50 PM -
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From Kobe's No. 8 to No. 24, to LeBron's No. 23 to No. 6, we breakdown the jersey number changes of Lakers' players past and present.
June 9, 2021 at 1:50 PM -
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Lakers star LeBron James will be changing from No. 23 to No. 6 on his uniform next season, a source confirmed to ESPN, but not to pass on his old number to Anthony...
June 9, 2021 at 12:50 PM -
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Heat president Pat Riley was fined $25,000 by the NBA on Wednesday for violating the league's anti-tampering rule. Riley was fined for comments made during a June 4...
June 9, 2021 at 11:50 AM -
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Lakers assistant coach Jason Kidd told ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski that he has withdrawn his name from consideration for the Blazers' head-coaching vacancy.
June 6, 2021 at 9:50 AM -
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Rob Pelinka said he is convinced the Lakers could have contended this season if they had remained healthy and wants to "keep that core group together."
June 4, 2021 at 9:50 PM -
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The Suns have gone from 60-1 long shots to 8-1 contenders for the NBA title after rattling off three straight wins to knock off the reigning champion Los Angeles...
June 4, 2021 at 11:50 AM -
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With an injured Anthony Davis lasting just five minutes, the defending champion Lakers bowed out in the first round of the playoffs with Thursday night's 113-100 loss to...
June 3, 2021 at 10:50 PM -
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Lakers star Anthony Davis left just five minutes into the first quarter of Game 6 and was later ruled out for the rest of the game.
June 3, 2021 at 9:50 PM -
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Anthony Davis, who suffered a groin strain in Game 4 and missed Game 5, is back for the Lakers as they look to avoid a season-ending loss to the Suns.
June 3, 2021 at 7:50 PM -
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Los Angeles Lakers star Anthony Davis said his strained groin is "getting better each day," but he'll need the team medical staff's approval to play in Thursday's Game 6...
June 2, 2021 at 4:50 PM -
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With Anthony Davis sidelined, the Lakers fell behind by 30 at the half and lost 115-85 to the Suns on Tuesday night to fall behind 3-2 in their first-round...
June 1, 2021 at 10:50 PM -
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Lakers big man Anthony Davis is sitting out Tuesday night's Game 5 against the Suns due to a strained groin. Markieff Morris started in his place.
June 1, 2021 at 8:50 PM -
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Get a summary of the Los Angeles Lakers vs. Phoenix Suns basketball game
June 1, 2021 at 7:50 PM -
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There is not great optimism within the Los Angeles Lakers organization that Anthony Davis will be able to play in Game 5 against the Phoenix Suns due to a groin injury...
May 31, 2021 at 3:50 PM