The Lakers were trying to hold on to their lead which had grown slim and needed one of their weary players to step up for a tired and depleted team
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Lakers pull away from Hornets to finish trip with win
The Lakers seven-game trip ended in a strange way, the beaten-up Lakers the team much closer to being considered “healthy” in their Tuesday game against the Hornets in Charlotte, N.C.
Kobe’s 60-point farewell: From Magic Johnson to Gary Vitti
Lakers legend Magic Johnson, trainer Gary Vitti and executive John Black recall Kobe Bryant’s magical 60-point game in his farewell performance. :: Magic Johnson is one of the most beloved
Lakers’ scoring woes continue to haunt them in turnover-filled loss to Knicks
The Lakers’ offensive deficiencies were too great to overcome their defensive efficiencies, the good vibes from an upset win over the Brooklyn Nets disappearing in a 111-96 clunker Monday in
Reacting to the LeBron and Anthony Davis-less Lakers blowing out the Nets | The Jump
Reacting to the LeBron and Anthony Davis-less Lakers blowing out the Nets | The Jump Richard Jefferson and Kendrick Perkins join Rachel Nichols on The Jump to discuss how much
Stephen A. reacts to the Nets’ loss to the Lakers and shares why he is concerned about Kyrie Irving
Stephen A. reacts to the Nets’ loss to the Lakers and shares why he is concerned about Kyrie Irving Stephen A. Smith and Max Kellerman discuss the Los Angeles Lakers
Do the Lakers need to avoid the NBA play-in tournament? | SportsNation
Do the Lakers need to avoid the NBA play-in tournament? | SportsNation SportsNation breaks down the latest NBA action and discuss when LeBron James and Anthony Davis could return for
No cheering in the press box? Kobe turning Mamba changed that
The broken Kobe Bryant bricked his first five shots, yet for the next two hours the Lakers legend kept shooting, shooting, shooting. It was as if he knew he was
Dennis Schroder and Kyrie Irving ejected as Lakers roll to blowout win over Nets
Before the Lakers hosted Brooklyn at Staples Center nearly two months ago, coach Frank Vogel said he was excited to watch his new point guard, Dennis Schroder, try to pester
Lakers’ Kentavious Caldwell-Pope accepts offensive challenge
Kentavious Caldwell-Pope had been challenged by Lakers coach Frank Vogel to come out of his recent doldrums and become more of an offensive force. And with the Lakers even more
Lakers to raise 17th NBA championship banner on May 12
The Lakers announced Thursday that they will raise their 17th NBA championship banner on May 12 at Staples Center. After winning the record-tying championship on Oct. 11 at the ESPN
Lakers will be without Talen Horton-Tucker and possibly Kyle Kuzma against Heat
The Lakers will be without guard Talen Horton-Tucker and could be without forward Kyle Kuzma when they play Miami in a NBA Finals rematch Thursday. The NBA suspended Horton-Tucker one
Lakers newsletter: Marc Gasol has a commitment to excellence
Hi, this is Dan Woike, and welcome to the Lakers newsletter, the time where I get to speak directly to our readers through the same way I learn about candle
Can the Lakers avoid the play-in tournament? The Jump debates
Can the Lakers avoid the play-in tournament? The Jump debates Ramona Shelburne and Marc J. Spears join Jorge Sedano on The Jump to discuss the Los Angeles Lakers’ chances of
Lakers show some fight: Five takeaways from their defeat of the Raptors
Here are five takeaways from the Lakers’ 110-101 win against the Toronto Raptors in Tampa Bay: 1) Flight and Fight Coach Frank Vogel wanted to see some scrap in his
What’s Wrong With the Los Angeles Lakers
The Los Angeles Lakers braced for a season of strain after the shortest off-season in league history. They did not anticipate this. The Lakers did not envision long stretches without
Lakers add former Rockets guard Ben McLemore
The Lakers are using their final roster spot to sign guard Ben McLemore, adding a former lottery pick who is a career 36% three-point shooter, a person with knowledge of
With LeBron James and Anthony Davis out, Lakers know they need to shoot more
To Lakers point guard Dennis Schroder, the key to fixing the team’s struggling offense doesn’t require complex solutions. It’s easy. Do the right thing; make more shots. “Executing, making shots,
Scoring difficulties reaching new levels: Takeaways from Lakers’ loss to Clippers
Here are five takeaways from the Lakers’ 104-86 loss to the Clippers on Sunday afternoon: 1. Gotta score It’s almost impossible to win a basketball game when you’re as bad
Lakers injury updates: No timetable for LeBron James, AD return
When the Lakers leave Monday for a five-game trip that starts with a game Tuesday in Tampa, Fla., against the Toronto Raptors, coach Frank Vogel said his injured stars, LeBron
Los Angeles Lakers vs. LA Clippers [FULL GAME HIGHLIGHTS] | NBA on ESPN
Watch the highlights as Montrezl Harrell and the Los Angeles Lakers take on Kawhi Leonard, Paul George and the LA Clippers. #NBA #Sports ✔️Subscribe to ESPN+ http://espnplus.com/youtube ✔️ Get the
Jalen Rose re-seeds the Western Conference contenders | NBA Countdown
Jalen Rose and Maria Taylor break down the Los Angeles Lakers’ injury concerns with LeBron James, Anthony Davis and Andre Drummond, the Lakers role players who need to step up,
Western Conference contenders: A closer look at playoff race
While the Lakers and Clippers are considered NBA title contenders, here is a look at the teams who could threaten their Western Conference supremacy. Denver Nuggets There wasn’t a better
The Lakers and Nets have NBA execs pressing for rule changes, Woj reports | The Jump
The Lakers and Nets have NBA execs pressing for rule changes, Woj reports | The Jump Zach Lowe and Malika Andrews discuss whether the NBA should consider changing the buyout
Zach Lowe worries the play-in tournament could risk the Lakers’ playoff chances | The Jump
Zach Lowe worries the play-in tournament could risk the Lakers’ playoff chances | The Jump Zach Lowe and Malika Andrews join Rachel Nichols on The Jump and react to Andre
Jalen & Jacoby YouTube exclusive: Jalen Rose on the Lakers heading for a play-in game in the West
Jalen & Jacoby YouTube exclusive: Jalen Rose on the Lakers heading for a play-in game in the West In this YouTube-exclusive segment, Jalen Rose and David Jacoby discuss the Los
Max ranks the Clippers over the Nuggets and Jazz as the biggest threat to the Lakers in the West
Max ranks the Clippers over the Nuggets and Jazz as the biggest threat to the Lakers in the West Max Kellerman disagrees with Stephen A. Smith saying the Utah Jazz
Andre Drummond says injury in Lakers debut was very painful | NBA on ESPN
Andre Drummond addresses the media after his Lakers debut vs. the Milwaukee Bucks. Drummond says the injury on his big right toe will have him on a day-to-day schedule for
Andre Drummond exits with toe injury in Lakers debut vs. Bucks [FULL GAME HIGHLIGHTS] | NBA on ESPN
Check out highlights as Andre Drummond makes his Los Angles Lakers debut vs. Giannis Antetokounmpo, Khris Middleton and the Milwaukee Bucks. ✔️Subscribe to ESPN+ http://espnplus.com/youtube ✔️ Get the ESPN App:
Who is the biggest threat to the Lakers in the West? | SportsCenter
Who is the biggest threat to the Lakers in the West? | SportsCenter Michael Wilbon joins Stephen A. Smith on SportsCenter to discuss what acquiring Andre Drummond means for the