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Luka, Lakers frustrated with officiating and themselves in a rough first game without LeBron James
Read full article: Luka, Lakers frustrated with officiating and themselves in a rough first game without LeBron JamesLeBron James was frustrated by his own play and angry at the officiating after the Lakers lost 111-108 to the Brooklyn Nets without LeBron James.
LeBron James has 'not much concern' after exiting loss to Celtics with late groin injury
Read full article: LeBron James has 'not much concern' after exiting loss to Celtics with late groin injuryLeBron James didnโt sound overly concerned about the strained groin that he suffered in the waning minutes of Los Angelesโ loss to Boston.
Tatum scores 40, Celtics beat Lakers 111-101 after James leaves late with groin injury
Read full article: Tatum scores 40, Celtics beat Lakers 111-101 after James leaves late with groin injuryJayson Tatum had 40 points, 12 rebounds, and eight assists, and the Boston Celtics held off a late rally to beat the Los Angeles Lakers 111-101.
Knicks star Jalen Brunson expected to miss at least 2 weeks with right ankle sprain
Read full article: Knicks star Jalen Brunson expected to miss at least 2 weeks with right ankle sprainJalen Brunson is expected to miss at least two weeks with a right ankle sprain, putting the New York Knicks in a tough spot as they try to maintain their position in the Eastern Conference.
Mark Cuban tells Dallas TV station he would have asked for more in return for Doncic
Read full article: Mark Cuban tells Dallas TV station he would have asked for more in return for DoncicFormer Dallas Mavericks majority owner Mark Cuban says he wouldnโt have traded Luka Doncic to the Los Angeles Lakers without receiving much more in return.
At beginning of tough stretch, Lakers show grit with overtime victory over Knicks
Read full article: At beginning of tough stretch, Lakers show grit with overtime victory over KnicksIt is fitting that in a town built on movies and television, JJ Redick likes to use a popular directing term to refer to different moments in his first season as coach of the Los Angeles Lakers.
Knicks guard Jalen Brunson expected to miss time after suffering ankle injury in OT loss to Lakers
Read full article: Knicks guard Jalen Brunson expected to miss time after suffering ankle injury in OT loss to LakersNew York star guard Jalen Brunson could miss an extended period of time after suffering an ankle injury during overtime in the Knicks' 113-109 loss to the Los Angeles Lakers on Thursday night.
Doncic and James propel Lakers to 113-109 overtime victory over Knicks for 8th straight win
Read full article: Doncic and James propel Lakers to 113-109 overtime victory over Knicks for 8th straight winLuka Doncic scored 32 points, LeBron James added 31 and the Los Angeles Lakers extended their winning streak to eight games, defeating the New York Knicks 113-109 in overtime.
LeBron James becomes first to score 50,000 combined points in NBA regular season and playoffs
Read full article: LeBron James becomes first to score 50,000 combined points in NBA regular season and playoffsLeBron James has become the first player in NBA history to score 50,000 combined points in the regular season and postseason.
Luka scores 29 points and LeBron adds 17 in the Lakers' 2nd straight win over the Clippers, 108-102
Read full article: Luka scores 29 points and LeBron adds 17 in the Lakers' 2nd straight win over the Clippers, 108-102The Los Angeles Lakers beat the Los Angeles Clippers 108-102 to win their rivalry matchup for the second time in three days.
NBA fines Edwards $35K for lingering after ejection, tossing ball into stands; season total at $320K
Read full article: NBA fines Edwards $35K for lingering after ejection, tossing ball into stands; season total at $320KMinnesota Timberwolves guard Anthony Edwards was fined $35,000 by the NBA for failing to leave the court in a timely manner following his ejection from a recent game and throwing the ball into the stands.
Luka Doncic's new Lakers teammates say he's ready to face the Mavericks 3 weeks after the trade
Read full article: Luka Doncic's new Lakers teammates say he's ready to face the Mavericks 3 weeks after the tradeJust over three weeks after the trade that stunned the sports world, Luka Doncic and his Los Angeles Lakers will host the Dallas Mavericks on Tuesday night.
Doncic says his breakout in Denver is only the start as he develops chemistry with LeBron and Lakers
Read full article: Doncic says his breakout in Denver is only the start as he develops chemistry with LeBron and LakersLuka Doncic had his best game in a Lakers uniform Saturday night in Denver when he led Los Angeles to a 123-100 win over the Nuggets who had won nine games in a row.
Lakers snap Nuggets' 9-game winning streak behind Luka Doncic's best game yet for LA
Read full article: Lakers snap Nuggets' 9-game winning streak behind Luka Doncic's best game yet for LALuka Doncic had his best game yet for the Los Angeles Lakers, leading them to a 123-100 win at Denver that snapped the Nuggets' nine-game winning streak.
Mark Williams' agent says center 'should have been a given an opportunity' to play for Lakers
Read full article: Mark Williams' agent says center 'should have been a given an opportunity' to play for LakersThe agent for Charlotte Hornets center Mark Williams says the Los Angeles Lakers should not have failed his clientโs physical examination.
Hornets stun Lakers 100-97 after Luka struggles and LeBron misses 2 late shots to tie it
Read full article: Hornets stun Lakers 100-97 after Luka struggles and LeBron misses 2 late shots to tie itMiles Bridges scored 29 points, LaMelo Ball added 27 and the Charlotte Hornets stunned LeBron James and Luka Doncic with a 100-97 victory over the Los Angeles Lakers.
Luka Doncic frustrated by his rough shooting game, but the Lakers believe he'll find his rhythm soon
Read full article: Luka Doncic frustrated by his rough shooting game, but the Lakers believe he'll find his rhythm soonLuka Doncic couldnโt find his shot in his third game with the Los Angeles Lakers, and LeBron James couldnโt make up for it.
Adam Silver was surprised about the Doncic-Davis trade, urges angry Mavs fans to keep faith
Read full article: Adam Silver was surprised about the Doncic-Davis trade, urges angry Mavs fans to keep faithNBA Commissioner Adam Silver has a message to those Dallas Mavericks fans who are still angry, two weeks later: He feels your pain.
LaMelo Ball misses second half of Hornets' game against Brooklyn with right ankle soreness
Read full article: LaMelo Ball misses second half of Hornets' game against Brooklyn with right ankle sorenessLaMelo Ball missed the second half of Charlotteโs game against the Brooklyn Nets on Monday night because of right ankle soreness.
Luka Doncic makes his Lakers debut and quickly connects with LeBron James in a 132-113 win over Utah
Read full article: Luka Doncic makes his Lakers debut and quickly connects with LeBron James in a 132-113 win over UtahLuka Doncic scored 14 points in limited playing time during his debut with the Lakers, joining their starting lineup alongside LeBron James and immediately getting into the flow during Los Angelesโ 132-113 victory over the Utah Jazz.
Anthony Davis is out at least through All-Star break after injuring groin in Mavs debut
Read full article: Anthony Davis is out at least through All-Star break after injuring groin in Mavs debutAnthony Davis is out at least through the All-Star break after sustaining a groin injury in his debut with the Dallas Mavericks following the seismic trade that sent Luka Doncic to the Los Angeles Lakers.
Lakers' trade for Hornets center Mark Williams rescinded after failed physical, AP source says
Read full article: Lakers' trade for Hornets center Mark Williams rescinded after failed physical, AP source saysThe Los Angeles Lakers rescinded their trade to acquire Mark Williams from Charlotte after the center failed his physical, a person with knowledge of the circumstances tells The Associated Press.
LeBron James will sit out the Lakers' game against Indiana to rest his sore left ankle
Read full article: LeBron James will sit out the Lakers' game against Indiana to rest his sore left ankleLeBron James is sitting out the Los Angeles Lakersโ game against Indiana on Saturday to rest his sore left ankle.
Anthony Davis is set for his Mavs debut and understands the ire of fans who lost Luka Doncic
Read full article: Anthony Davis is set for his Mavs debut and understands the ire of fans who lost Luka DoncicAnthony Davis expects to make his debut for the Dallas Mavericks in their first home game since the seismic trade that sent Luka Doncic to the Los Angeles Lakers.
Warriors' Kerr, Lakers' Redick host basketball team from Pacific Palisades high school hurt by fire
Read full article: Warriors' Kerr, Lakers' Redick host basketball team from Pacific Palisades high school hurt by fireSteve Kerr and JJ Redick jointly hosted some special guests when Warriors took on the Lakers in downtown Los Angeles.
Luka Doncic is now more likely to make his Lakers debut on Monday, JJ Redick says
Read full article: Luka Doncic is now more likely to make his Lakers debut on Monday, JJ Redick saysLuka Doncic is now expected to make his debut with the Los Angeles Lakers on Monday night against the Utah Jazz, coach JJ Redick says.
LeBron is stunned by Lakers' trade of Anthony Davis, but he calls Luka Doncic 'my favorite player'
Read full article: LeBron is stunned by Lakers' trade of Anthony Davis, but he calls Luka Doncic 'my favorite player'LeBron James says he spent two days in disbelief after the Los Angeles Lakers traded away Anthony Davis, his close friend and teammate for the past 5 1/2 years.
Davis joins Mavericks, offers nod to magnitude of deal that sent Doncic to Lakers
Read full article: Davis joins Mavericks, offers nod to magnitude of deal that sent Doncic to LakersAnthony Davis gave up a $6 million bonus as part of the seismic trade that brought him to the Dallas Mavericks and sent Luka Doncic to the Los Angeles Lakers in a rare swap of superstars.
When will Luka Doncic debut with the Lakers? Soon, but not before his calf strain is totally healed
Read full article: When will Luka Doncic debut with the Lakers? Soon, but not before his calf strain is totally healedThe Los Angeles Lakersโ acquisition of Luka Doncic has altered the future of a franchise that had been trying to squeeze one more championship run out of 40-year-old LeBron Jamesโ partnership with Anthony Davis.
Luka Doncic is excited to join the Lakers after the shock of his stunning trade away from Dallas
Read full article: Luka Doncic is excited to join the Lakers after the shock of his stunning trade away from DallasLuka Doncic says he was just as shocked as the rest of the basketball world when the Dallas Mavericks traded him to the Los Angeles Lakers.
The NBA trade deadline is approaching and Antetokounmpo says no player is exempt from the chaos
Read full article: The NBA trade deadline is approaching and Antetokounmpo says no player is exempt from the chaosThe list of NBA players who might get traded before the 3 p.m. Eastern deadline on Thursday is a long one, according to Milwaukee star Giannis Antetokounmpo.
Luka Doncic heads to the Lakers and Anthony Davis goes to the Mavs in blockbuster trade
Read full article: Luka Doncic heads to the Lakers and Anthony Davis goes to the Mavs in blockbuster tradeLuka Doncic has been traded by the reigning Western Conference champion Dallas Mavericks to the Los Angeles Lakers for Anthony Davis.
LeBron James has a triple-double and another win at Madison Square Garden as Lakers beat Knicks
Read full article: LeBron James has a triple-double and another win at Madison Square Garden as Lakers beat KnicksLeBron James had 33 points, 12 assists and 11 rebounds in his 10th triple-double of the season, enjoying another memorable night at Madison Square Garden and leading the Los Angeles Lakers to a 128-112 victory over the New York Knicks.
Bronny James plays the whole 4th quarter -- with plenty of ups and downs -- in Lakers' blowout win
Read full article: Bronny James plays the whole 4th quarter -- with plenty of ups and downs -- in Lakers' blowout winBronny James scored a career-high five points while playing the whole fourth quarter in the Los Angeles Lakers' 134-96 win at Washington.
Anthony Davis scores 42 points, grabs 23 rebounds as Lakers top Hornets 112-107 for 4th straight win
Read full article: Anthony Davis scores 42 points, grabs 23 rebounds as Lakers top Hornets 112-107 for 4th straight winAnthony Davis had 42 points and 23 rebounds, and the Los Angeles Lakers used a huge first quarter from the All-Star center to build a 23-point lead before beating the Charlotte Hornets 112-107 on Monday night for their fourth straight win.
LeBron James cheers on Ohio State at College Football Playoff championship game
Read full article: LeBron James cheers on Ohio State at College Football Playoff championship gameLeBron James was in attendance at Mercedes-Benz Stadium to watch his beloved Ohio State Buckeyes play Notre Dame for the College Football Playoff championship.
Powell and the Clippers beat James and the Lakers 116-102 in Lakers' first visit to Intuit Dome
Read full article: Powell and the Clippers beat James and the Lakers 116-102 in Lakers' first visit to Intuit DomeNorman Powell scored 22 points, James Harden had a double-double and the Los Angeles Clippers defeated LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers 116-102.
Lakers lose to Spurs 126-102 in their 1st game back after wildfire postponements
Read full article: Lakers lose to Spurs 126-102 in their 1st game back after wildfire postponementsVictor Wembanyama had 23 points and eight rebounds, Harrison Barnes scored 10 of his 17 points in the fourth quarter, and the San Antonio Spurs beat the Lakers 126-102 in Los Angelesโ first game back from two postponements due to the wildfires devastating the area.
Lakers retire Michael Cooper's No. 21 on an emotional night for the Hall of Fame guard from Pasadena
Read full article: Lakers retire Michael Cooper's No. 21 on an emotional night for the Hall of Fame guard from PasadenaMichael Cooper spent his entire career with the Los Angeles Lakers as a defense-minded guard who always focused on helping his Showtime teammates to be stars.
Lakers, Clippers return to their home courts after days of fire devastation across Los Angeles
Read full article: Lakers, Clippers return to their home courts after days of fire devastation across Los AngelesThe Lakers and the Clippers both went back to work Monday night in Los Angelesโ first two NBA games since catastrophic wildfires killed at least 24 people and destroyed significant sections of their hometown.
Lakers coach JJ Redick confirms his family's home was lost in the Pacific Palisades fire
Read full article: Lakers coach JJ Redick confirms his family's home was lost in the Pacific Palisades fireLos Angeles Lakers head coach JJ Redick has confirmed his family lost its home in the raging wildfire in Pacific Palisades this week.
Lakers coach JJ Redick says his family evacuated and people are 'freaking out' due to LA wildfires
Read full article: Lakers coach JJ Redick says his family evacuated and people are 'freaking out' due to LA wildfiresLos Angeles Lakers coach JJ Redick says members of his family were among those in Southern California forced to evacuate their homes due to a wildfire that was being whipped by strong winds around Los Angeles.
LeBron James breaks Michael Jordan's record for 30-point games with his 563rd
Read full article: LeBron James breaks Michael Jordan's record for 30-point games with his 563rdLeBron James broke Michael Jordanโs NBA record for 30-point games during the Los Angeles Lakersโ victory over Atlanta on Friday night.
LeBron James applauds younger son Bryce's hoops commitment to the University of Arizona
Read full article: LeBron James applauds younger son Bryce's hoops commitment to the University of ArizonaLeBron James is excited about his younger son's decision to play basketball at the University of Arizona next season.
On his 40th, LeBron James says he could play "another 5 or 7 years." He won't stay around that long
Read full article: On his 40th, LeBron James says he could play "another 5 or 7 years." He won't stay around that longLeBron James celebrated his 40th birthday by saying he could still play at an elite NBA level for another five to seven years if he wanted.
Lakers send D'Angelo Russell to Nets in trade for Dorian Finney-Smith, Shake Milton
Read full article: Lakers send D'Angelo Russell to Nets in trade for Dorian Finney-Smith, Shake MiltonThe Los Angeles Lakers have traded guard DโAngelo Russell to the Brooklyn Nets for forward Dorian Finney-Smith and guard Shake Milton.
Doug Christie hopes to bring stability to Kings after firing of Mike Brown
Read full article: Doug Christie hopes to bring stability to Kings after firing of Mike BrownBased on what he saw in a 132-122 loss to the Los Angeles Lakers after what he described as a โcrazy 24 hoursโ following the firing of Mike Brown, interim coach Doug Christie thinks the Sacramento Kings are capable of turning things around.
LeBron James scores 31 in record 19th Christmas Day game as Lakers hold off Curry, Warriors 115-113
Read full article: LeBron James scores 31 in record 19th Christmas Day game as Lakers hold off Curry, Warriors 115-113Austin Reaves scored the winning layup with one second left after Stephen Curry tied it on a 31-foot 3-pointer with seven seconds remaining, LeBron James had 31 points and 10 assists playing in his NBA-record 19th Christmas Day game, and the Los Angeles Lakers held off the Golden State Warriors 115-113.
Lakers big man Anthony Davis exits Christmas game with sprained left ankle
Read full article: Lakers big man Anthony Davis exits Christmas game with sprained left ankleLakers big man Anthony Davis didnโt return for Los Angeles against Golden State after spraining his left ankle midway through the first quarter.
Bronny James discusses the challenge of dealing with his mental health following cardiac scare
Read full article: Bronny James discusses the challenge of dealing with his mental health following cardiac scareThe final buzzer sounded, the South Bay Lakers had won a game and Bronny James seemed completely at ease.
LeBron James returns to score 18 in Lakers' win vs Grizzlies after missing 2 games with foot injury
Read full article: LeBron James returns to score 18 in Lakers' win vs Grizzlies after missing 2 games with foot injuryLeBron James returned to the Los Angeles Lakers on Sunday night in a 116-110 victory over the Memphis Grizzlies after a two-game break.
LeBron James ruled out of Lakers' game at Minnesota on Friday with foot soreness
Read full article: LeBron James ruled out of Lakers' game at Minnesota on Friday with foot sorenessLeBron James has been ruled out of the Los Angeles Lakersโ game at Minnesota on Friday night due to soreness in his left foot.
LeBron James misses 1st game this season, sidelined versus Portland due to left foot soreness
Read full article: LeBron James misses 1st game this season, sidelined versus Portland due to left foot sorenessLeBron James will sit out Sundayโs game against the Portland Trail Blazers due to left foot soreness, the NBA career scoring leaderโs first missed game of the season.
Timberwolves blow out Lakers 109-80 behind Randle, Gobert and tough defense
Read full article: Timberwolves blow out Lakers 109-80 behind Randle, Gobert and tough defenseJulius Randle scored 18 points and Rudy Gobert had 17 points and 12 rebounds to lead the Minnesota Timberwolves past the Los Angeles Lakers 109-80.
Bronny James has a left heel bruise and is listed as doubtful for the Lakers' next game
Read full article: Bronny James has a left heel bruise and is listed as doubtful for the Lakers' next gameBronny James has a bruised left heel, and he is listed as doubtful for the Los Angeles Lakersโ next game against the Utah Jazz.
LeBron James has third straight triple-double as Lakers rally for 128-123 victory over Grizzlies
Read full article: LeBron James has third straight triple-double as Lakers rally for 128-123 victory over GrizzliesLeBron James had 35 points, 14 assists and 12 rebounds for his third straight triple-double and the Los Angeles Lakers rallied to beat the Memphis Grizzlies 128-123 on Wednesday night.
Lakers' Anthony Davis says his eye is fine after getting poked. He again declines to wear goggles
Read full article: Lakers' Anthony Davis says his eye is fine after getting poked. He again declines to wear gogglesLos Angeles Lakers star Anthony Davis says he has recovered from being poked in the left eye by Torontoโs Jakob Poeltl, and his latest eye injury still hasnโt persuaded him to wear protective goggles.
LeBron has his 114th triple-double in the Lakers' 116-106 win over the slumping 76ers
Read full article: LeBron has his 114th triple-double in the Lakers' 116-106 win over the slumping 76ersLeBron James had 21 points, 13 assists and 12 rebounds in his second triple-double of the season, and the Los Angeles Lakers extended the Philadelphia 76ersโ miserable start with a 116-106 victory.
Lakers star Anthony Davis hurts left ankle in loss to Pistons, another blow for oft-injured center
Read full article: Lakers star Anthony Davis hurts left ankle in loss to Pistons, another blow for oft-injured centerLakers star Anthony Davis injured his left ankle late in Los Angelesโ 115-103 loss to the Detroit Pistons on Monday night.
Cunningham has 3rd career triple-double to help the Pistons beat the Lakers, 115-103
Read full article: Cunningham has 3rd career triple-double to help the Pistons beat the Lakers, 115-103Cade Cunningham had 17 points, 11 rebounds and 11 assists for his third career triple-double and the Detroit Pistons beat the Los Angeles Lakers 115-103 on Monday night.
Redick's plan to give Davis an increased role has led to 2-0 start for Lakers
Read full article: Redick's plan to give Davis an increased role has led to 2-0 start for LakersWhen JJ Redick was hired as the Los Angeles Lakers coach, he said one of his early goals was to make Anthony Davis the offensive hub.
Anthony Davis scores 35 points, the Lakers rally in second half to beat the Suns 123-116
Read full article: Anthony Davis scores 35 points, the Lakers rally in second half to beat the Suns 123-116Anthony Davis scored 35 points, Austin Reaves added 26 and the Los Angeles Lakers rallied to beat the Phoenix Suns 123-116 on Friday night for their first 2-0 start since 2010-11.
LeBron and Bronny James make history as the NBA's first father-son duo to play together
Read full article: LeBron and Bronny James make history as the NBA's first father-son duo to play togetherLeBron James and Bronny James became the first father and son to play in the NBA together when they checked into the game together in the second quarter of the Los Angeles Lakersโ season opener.
Ken Griffey Sr. and Jr. will be at Lakers' opener, hoping to see LeBron and Bronny make NBA history
Read full article: Ken Griffey Sr. and Jr. will be at Lakers' opener, hoping to see LeBron and Bronny make NBA historyIf LeBron James and his son, Bronny, make NBA history Tuesday night by playing in the same game for the Los Angeles Lakers, Ken Griffey Sr. and Ken Griffey Jr. will be there to witness it.
While LeBron and Bronny prepare for their historic family pairing, the Lakers shrug off the critics
Read full article: While LeBron and Bronny prepare for their historic family pairing, the Lakers shrug off the criticsLeBron James and his 20-year-son, Bronny, are about to become the first father and son to play on the same NBA team.
LeBron and son Bronny James play together for the first time in a preseason game for the Lakers
Read full article: LeBron and son Bronny James play together for the first time in a preseason game for the LakersLeBron James and his son Bronny made NBA history when they played together for the first time during the Los Angeles Lakersโ preseason game against Phoenix.
Bronny James begins his Lakers career with a preseason debut. LeBron won't join until the next game
Read full article: Bronny James begins his Lakers career with a preseason debut. LeBron won't join until the next gameBronny James played in his first NBA preseason game when the Lakers host Minnesota in the first of Los Angelesโ two games in the Coachella Valley.
Businessman convicted of cheating ex-NBA star Dwight Howard out of millions in scam to buy WNBA team
Read full article: Businessman convicted of cheating ex-NBA star Dwight Howard out of millions in scam to buy WNBA teamA Georgia businessman has been convicted of cheating former NBA stars Dwight Howard and Chandler Parsons of $8 million after a trial in Manhattan federal court.
LeBron James, Anthony Davis will play in Lakers' first preseason games in Palm Springs, Redick says
Read full article: LeBron James, Anthony Davis will play in Lakers' first preseason games in Palm Springs, Redick saysLeBron James and Anthony Davis will play at some point during the Los Angeles Lakersโ first two preseason games this weekend.
LeBron James is feeling 'pure joy' as he begins Lakers training camp alongside son Bronny
Read full article: LeBron James is feeling 'pure joy' as he begins Lakers training camp alongside son BronnyLeBron James is beginning his 22nd training camp this week with the Los Angeles Lakers, and this one will be a unique experience.
NBA schedule released. Among highlights: Celtics-Knicks on ring night, Durant going back to school
Read full article: NBA schedule released. Among highlights: Celtics-Knicks on ring night, Durant going back to schoolBoston will get its championship rings on Oct. 22, and the rival New York Knicks will be there for the celebration.
Bronny James bounces back with 12 points, Lakers top Hawks 87-86 at Summer League
Read full article: Bronny James bounces back with 12 points, Lakers top Hawks 87-86 at Summer LeagueBronny James got some shots to fall Wednesday night in perhaps his best performance yet out of his five games with the Los Angeles Lakers this summer.
Bronny James scores 8 points in his Vegas debut, as Lakers fall to Rockets in Summer League play
Read full article: Bronny James scores 8 points in his Vegas debut, as Lakers fall to Rockets in Summer League playBronny James has gotten the message from his father and his coach: His transition to the Los Angeles Lakers is going to take some time and a lot of work.
Ex-Red Hot Chili Peppers guitarist sued for wrongful death in alleged fatal collision
Read full article: Ex-Red Hot Chili Peppers guitarist sued for wrongful death in alleged fatal collisionEx-Red Hot Chili Peppers guitarist Josh Klinghoffer is being sued for wrongful death after allegedly hitting and killing a pedestrian earlier this year.