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NBA playoffs: Nuggets overcome LeBron James' 40 for WCF sweep of Lakers, first-ever Finals trip
Nikola Jokic secured a record-breaking triple-double to continue Denver's remarkable postseason.
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Lakers' LeBron James out indefinitely with high right ankle sprain
The loss of LeBron James to a high right ankle sprain leaves the Lakers in a tough position. They already have been without Anthony Davis for 14 games.
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Lakers, Dodgers title runs becoming a COVID-19 mess for Los Angeles
The Lakers won the NBA championship two weeks ago and the Dodgers are one game away from winning the World Series. Their run through the playoffs has prompted watch parties and celebrations.
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Mostly Maskless Mob Celebrates Lakers' NBA Title by Attacking Police Cars, Chanting 'F*** Donald Trump'
Los Angeles Lakers fans celebrated winning the NBA championship by throwing objects at police and hurling insults at President Donald Trump.
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Underappreciated Clippers, not Lakers, are the NBA's best
The Clippers are also uniquely suited to attack the Lakers’ biggest defensive weakness, Yardbarker's Sean Keane writes.
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Lakers vs Rockets recap: The good, the bad, and the Ball | Lonzo Wire
The Lakers protected their home court and upset the Rockets behind monster nights from LeBron James and Brandon Ingram.
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Why all the LeBron James hype hasn't lived up to reality for Lakers
LeBron James has nothing to prove to anyone, but he has much to show to Laker fans, specifically getting them to the postseason and winning at least one series.
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The future looks bright for the Lakers - Los Angeles Times
Kobe Bryant makes a rare appearance and LeBron James is focal point, but Lonzo Ball and Josh Hart continue to grow.
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12 important thoughts on the Lakers vs. Rockets fight
Chris Paul, Rajon Rondo, and Brandon Ingram spent Saturday tossing haymakers. We break it down.
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LeBron James joining Los Angeles Lakers on 4-year, $153.3 million deal
LeBron James will become the latest NBA legend to play for the Los Angeles Lakers.
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Lakers are fined $500,000 for tampering with Paul George
The penalty stems from a conversation between Lakers general manager Rob Pelinka and George’s agent, Aaron Mintz.
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The Lakers are officially Jeanie Buss' team, so what will she do?
The Lakers are now officially Jeanie Buss' team, so what will she do first?
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Jeanie Buss says she probably waited too long to fire her brother Jim
Jim Buss dons a dress cap at the introduction of D’Angelo Russell in 2015. The Los Angeles Lakers’ decision to overhaul the front office and install franchise icon Magic Johnson as president of basketball operations surprised many, not least for the s
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Lakers fire GM, promote Magic Johnson to president of basketball operations
Lakers hope Johnson has the magic touch in Los Angeles
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Report: Jordan Farmar Floated To The Top Of The Toilet Bowl
On Wednesday, the Cleveland Cavaliers went about sorting through a bunch of crap in an attempt to find LeBron James a reliable playmaker who can come off the bench. The tryout was attended by the likes of Lance Stephenson, Kirk Hinrich, and Mario Chalmers
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76ers get No. 1 pick in the draft - Yahoo Sports
From Yahoo Sports: The Lakers got the No. 2 pick in the lottery, with the top prizes being Brandon Ingram and Ben Simmons.
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BREAKING: Lakers Hire Luke Walton To Be New Head Coach - Lakers Nation
After considering a long list of potential candidates for the vacant head coaching job in Los Angeles, the Lakers brass decided Luke Walton is the man for the job...
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Kobe Bryant provides one last transcendent performance - Yahoo Sports
From Yahoo Sports: The most compelling basketball icon of his generation leaves the game the only way he can.
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Kobe Bryant Requests Not to Have Gift, Retirement Ceremonies from NBA Teams | Bleacher Report
The latest NBA news, trade rumors, scores, live coverage, free agent updates, power rankings, mock drafts and more from Bleacher Report
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Kobe Bryant to retire after this season: 'My body knows it's time to say goodbye' - LA Times
Lakers All-Star guard Kobe Bryant announced that the current NBA season will be the final one of his storied career.
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Warriors demolish Lakers, become first team in NBA history to open season 16-0 | Ball Don't Lie - Yahoo Sports
From Yahoo Sports: The Warriors never trailed, and the Lakers never looked like they believed they had a prayer of preventing history at Oracle.
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Lakers beat Warriors in game cut short by slippery court
The hodgepodge collection of talent the Lakers and Golden State Warriors put on the floor Saturday night at the Valley View Casino Center kept slip, sliding away.
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Can Kobe make transition to small forward for Lakers? 'I can do that' - CBSSports.com
Kobe Bryant is ready to play the small forward position with the Lakers next season.
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Maybe the Los Angeles Lakers Aren't Screwed After All | Bleacher Report
No LaMarcus Aldridge. No DeAndre Jordan. No Greg Monroe. No problem for the Los Angeles Lakers? Not quite, especially in light of how badly L.A. appeared to botch its first meeting with Aldridge.
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Lakers select D'Angelo Russell with No. 2 pick, draft a potential star guard
The city of Los Angeles should prepare to be wowed by D'Angelo Russell, a sensational point guard.
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The Lakers could shake up the NBA draft, but the team's rebuilding has a long way to go | Ball Don't Lie - Yahoo Sports
From Yahoo Sports: Los Angeles jumped up to grab the No. 2 pick, and the team has myriad options moving forward.
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GM says Kobe Bryant indicates next season is last with Los Angeles Lakers
Lakers general manager Mitch Kupchak said star guard Kobe Bryant has told the GM that the upcoming season will be Bryant's last with the Lakers.
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Minnesota Timberwolves win 2015 NBA Draft Lottery, Lakers leapfrog Knicks to No. 2 | Ball Don't Lie - Yahoo Sports
From Yahoo Sports: The Timberwolves won the 2015 NBA draft lottery on Tuesday, earning the right to make the first selection in June's draft.
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Kareem Abdul-Jabbar undergoes quadruple coronary bypass surgery, is expected to recover | Ball Don't Lie - Yahoo Sports
From Yahoo Sports: The Laker legend and Basketball Hall of Famer turned 68 on Thursday.
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Lakers may become the worst team in franchise history - LA Times
There's only one thing left to say about the Lakers . If they lose to the Sacramento Kings on Wednesday, they'll be the worst team in the franchise's 67-year history.
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Projecting Lakers' 2015 Free-Agency Big Board
The Los Angeles Lakers will enter the 2015 free-agent frenzy with a bundle of cap space and an ambitious shopping list...
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Kobe Bryant passes Michael Jordan for third on NBA's scoring list (Video) | Ball Don't Lie - Yahoo Sports
From Yahoo Sports: The Los Angeles Lakers legend has just eclipsed the player he modeled his game after.
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The night Willis Reed punched all the Lakers | New York Post
Knicks all-timer Willis Reed's most famous moment came when the injured center hit two shots to catapult a Game 7 win over the Lakers in the 1970 NBA Finals. In his second most famous encounter wit...
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Kobe Bryant to Julius Randle: Don't Be an Idiot and Mess Up This Opportunity | Bleacher Report
The latest NBA news, trade rumors, scores, live coverage, free agent updates, power rankings, mock drafts and more from Bleacher Report
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Scott: If I'm Coach, Kobe Must Change His Game
If Byron Scott is as interested in becoming the next head coach of the Los Angeles Lakers as he says he is, he's got a funny way of showing it...
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Mike D'Antoni resigns as Los Angeles Lakers' coach
Mike D'Antoni has resigned as the Lakers' coach.
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Pau Gasol says farewell to Lakers, maybe for good
With Pau Gasol set to become a free agent and the Lakers looking to rebuild, the forward will likely be playing elsewhere next season.
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50 Greatest Lakers of All-Time
All due respect to Tom Hawkins, Mitch Kupchak, Jim Krebs, Pat Riley, Dick Barnett, Archie Clark, Bill Bridges, Anthony Peeler, Brian Shaw and other Lakers with multiple years of service, but Artest has the chance to help sustain the current Lakers team's
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Injured 40-Year-Old NBA Star: 'I'm Not Going To Retire Because I Want The Money'
Steve Nash has experienced pain, so much pain, while dealing with injuries for the better part of two years. But the 40-year-old point guard plans on continuing his NBA career for at least one more season because he is getting paid so much money by t...
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Meeks scores 42 as Lakers beat Thunder
Jodie Meeks scored 24 of his career-high 42 points in the second half, and the Los Angeles Lakers beat Oklahoma City 114-110 on Sunday despite a triple-double by Thunder star Kevin Durant. Pau Gasol added 20 points and 11 rebounds for the injury-ravaged L
