sports and games Lakers fall to hungry Grizzlies in LeBron James' return By www.latimes.com Published On :: Sat, 29 Feb 2020 23:35:56 -0500 The Lakers decided to praise rookie sensation Ja Morant and the young, desperate Memphis Grizzlies and accept their own shortcomings after a 105-88 loss. Full Article
sports and games Vanessa Bryant 'devastated' by allegations that deputies shared Kobe crash photos By www.latimes.com Published On :: Sun, 1 Mar 2020 13:48:32 -0500 The Los Angeles Times first reported allegations that deputies were sharing graphic crash photos. Vanessa Bryant's lawyer has asked for an investigation. Full Article
sports and games Lakers waive guard Troy Daniels, giving him chance to sign with a playoff team By www.latimes.com Published On :: Sun, 1 Mar 2020 21:24:50 -0500 The Lakers parted ways with Troy Daniels on Sunday, allowing the guard to retain his eligibility for another team's playoff roster. Full Article
sports and games LeBron James and Lakers teach Zion Williamson some lessons in win over Pelicans By www.latimes.com Published On :: Mon, 2 Mar 2020 01:01:24 -0500 LeBron James finishes with a triple-double and shows off some moves in front of Zion Williamson during the Lakers' 122-114 victory over the Pelicans. Full Article
sports and games Markieff Morris used push-ups to get over his performance against Zion Williamson By www.latimes.com Published On :: Mon, 2 Mar 2020 09:00:33 -0500 Markieff Morris wasn't very pleased with how he played against Zion Williamson and the Pelicans on Sunday, so the new Laker did something about it. Full Article
sports and games Lakers work out JR Smith and Dion Waiters as they seek to fill final roster spot By www.latimes.com Published On :: Mon, 2 Mar 2020 19:41:44 -0500 The Lakers worked out JR Smith and Dion Waiters on Monday as they began the process to fill their final roster spot, according to several sources familiar with the situation. Full Article
sports and games Anthony Davis-LeBron James a winning ticket for Lakers against 76ers By www.latimes.com Published On :: Wed, 4 Mar 2020 00:38:53 -0500 Anthony Davis sat down with a little over a minute left in the Lakers' contest against the Philadelphia 76ers, but he didn't stay on the bench for long. He'd done everything for the Lakers that night. Full Article
sports and games Lakers' Dwight Howard focused on the present even when owner brings up the past By www.latimes.com Published On :: Wed, 4 Mar 2020 10:39:59 -0500 Lakers co-owner Jeanie Buss speculated about why Dwight Howard's first stint with the team didn't work out, but he is focused on the 2020 version of the team. Full Article
sports and games Laker Anthony Davis partners with First Entertainment to teach community financial literacy By www.latimes.com Published On :: Wed, 4 Mar 2020 19:30:48 -0500 Lakers' Anthony Davis is partnering with First Entertainment Credit Union as their first official ambassador. Full Article
sports and games How LeBron James knows when to shoot from 30 feet or farther By www.latimes.com Published On :: Wed, 4 Mar 2020 20:03:02 -0500 Lakers star LeBron James pulled up 36 feet and made a shot against the 76ers on Tuesday. How does he know when to shoot those: "It's just a feeling." Full Article
sports and games Markazi: Kobe Bryant's love for his family eclipsed any potential Lakers front-office role By www.latimes.com Published On :: Wed, 4 Mar 2020 20:28:31 -0500 Kobe Bryant was never really interested in pursuing a Lakers front-office role because he wanted to be involved in the lives of his wife and daughters. Full Article
sports and games Lakers plan to sign veteran guard Dion Waiters By www.latimes.com Published On :: Thu, 5 Mar 2020 19:22:55 -0500 The Lakers plan to sign Dion Waiters on Friday to a minimum deal for the remainder of the season, according to people familiar with the deal. Full Article
sports and games Lakers vs. Bucks is also battle of MVP favorites LeBron and Giannis By www.latimes.com Published On :: Thu, 5 Mar 2020 20:10:57 -0500 Giannis Antetokounmpo and the Milwaukee Bucks are in L.A. to play LeBron James and the Lakers as the debate rages about who deserves this year's trophy. Full Article
sports and games LeBron James leads Lakers past Bucks and Giannis Antetokounmpo By www.latimes.com Published On :: Sat, 7 Mar 2020 02:08:48 -0500 Lakers star LeBron James scored 37 points on 12-for-21 shooting and added seven assists and eight rebounds in a 113-103 victory over Milwaukee. Full Article
sports and games Plaschke: In a battle of superstars, LeBron James shines as the true MVP By www.latimes.com Published On :: Sat, 7 Mar 2020 02:52:34 -0500 If one game could decide the NBA MVP, it was Lakers vs. Bucks, and LeBron James came out on top against Giannis Antetokounmpo. Full Article
sports and games LeBron James on games without spectators: 'I ain't playing' By www.latimes.com Published On :: Sat, 7 Mar 2020 22:00:40 -0500 Lakers star LeBron James on the prospect of games in empty arenas because of the coronavirus outbreak: "I ain't playing if you don't have the fans." Full Article
sports and games Anthony Davis' big second half helps Lakers prevail over Bucks By www.latimes.com Published On :: Sat, 7 Mar 2020 12:00:54 -0500 Lakers star Anthony Davis was held to five points in the first half because of foul trouble but scored 25 points and had eight rebounds after halftime. Full Article
sports and games Dion Waiters, Lakers not worried about past, only how he can help in future By www.latimes.com Published On :: Sat, 7 Mar 2020 19:33:27 -0500 Dion Waiters has only played three games this season, but coach Frank Vogel says the veteran guard is "definitely a player that can help us." Full Article
sports and games Markazi: Clippers, not the Celtics, have become Lakers' most-hated rival By www.latimes.com Published On :: Sat, 7 Mar 2020 20:36:57 -0500 The Clippers have surpassed the Celtics in terms of being the Lakers' biggest and most-hated rival in the eyes of some fans. The teams play again on Sunday. Full Article
sports and games Playoff preview? Clippers vs. Lakers offers possible look at postseason By www.latimes.com Published On :: Sat, 7 Mar 2020 20:53:20 -0500 The first Lakers-Clippers matchup, in October, was a spectacle. The second, on Christmas, was a thriller. On Sunday, it's likely a playoff preview. Full Article
sports and games LeBron James defies his age once again in Lakers' victory over Clippers By www.latimes.com Published On :: Sun, 8 Mar 2020 22:18:11 -0400 LeBron James put on a show, winning matchups and scoring points with relative ease as the Lakers beat the Clippers for the first time this season. Full Article
sports and games Plaschke: After being pushed around by Clippers, Lakers prove they can beat their rivals By www.latimes.com Published On :: Sun, 8 Mar 2020 22:02:23 -0400 LeBron James and the Lakers proved on Sunday that the team is capable of beating their crosstown rivals in the playoffs this season. Full Article
sports and games LeBron James' performances against Bucks and Clippers earn him 'MVP' accolades By www.latimes.com Published On :: Sun, 8 Mar 2020 20:57:17 -0400 In victories over the Bucks and Clippers — two of the NBA's finest teams — LeBron James showed how much of a difference-maker he is for the Lakers. Full Article
sports and games Granderson: M-V-D! M-V-D! LeBron makes his case for MVP with his lockdown D By www.latimes.com Published On :: Sun, 8 Mar 2020 23:34:57 -0400 In a game the Lakers had to win to show they can beat the Clippers, LeBron James gave everything he could to grab a loose ball they had to get. Full Article
sports and games Avery Bradley's diligence reaps rewards for Lakers in win over Clippers By www.latimes.com Published On :: Mon, 9 Mar 2020 09:00:39 -0400 Avery Bradley scored a season-high 24 points in the Lakers' win over the Clippers. He credits being 'in the gym every night' for his improved game. Full Article
sports and games Sportsbooks continue to undervalue the Lakers against good teams By www.latimes.com Published On :: Mon, 9 Mar 2020 11:32:35 -0400 Lakers have covered nine of of their last 11 games. They are also way up for the season against the spread. Full Article
sports and games LeBron James changes his stance, says he would play games without fans By www.latimes.com Published On :: Tue, 10 Mar 2020 15:45:40 -0400 Lakers star LeBron James revises his stance on playing game without fans, saying he'd do so if it's in the best interest of the franchise and the NBA. Full Article
sports and games Lakers suffer letdown in last-minute loss to Nets, as potential bigger problem looms By www.latimes.com Published On :: Wed, 11 Mar 2020 02:34:19 -0400 The Lakers fought back from a late deficit to give themselves a chance but it wasn't enough as a last-second three-pointer by Anthony Davis didn't fall and the Nets walked away with the win. Full Article
sports and games Lakers wait on the NBA to decide protocol of games amid coronavirus outbreak By www.latimes.com Published On :: Wed, 11 Mar 2020 10:00:47 -0400 The Lakers and the NBA are trying to deal with the coronavirus and how it might affect the rest of the season. Full Article
sports and games Lakers focus on dealing with Rockets' small-ball lineup By www.latimes.com Published On :: Wed, 11 Mar 2020 20:26:32 -0400 Even as the Lakers prepared to face the small-ball-playing Houston Rockets on Thursday, there was no getting away from talking about the coronavirus. Full Article
sports and games NBA suspends season indefinitely over coronavirus pandemic By www.latimes.com Published On :: Wed, 11 Mar 2020 21:40:19 -0400 The NBA on Wednesday moved to suspend the season indefinitely amid the coronavirus pandemic, which included Utah's Rudy Gobert contracting COVID-19. Full Article
sports and games Coronavirus has NBA in wait-and-see mode for next 30 days By www.latimes.com Published On :: Thu, 12 Mar 2020 23:20:20 -0400 NBA Commissioner Adam Silver said teams will not play for at least 30 days and will not gather in groups through this weekend in wake of coronavirus outbreak. Full Article
sports and games Commentary: NBA title hopes hang in limbo for Lakers and Clippers By www.latimes.com Published On :: Sat, 14 Mar 2020 19:23:29 -0400 The Lakers and Clippers forfeited their draft futures for a chance to chase the NBA title this season. Have their hopes been derailed by the coronavirus? Full Article
sports and games Lakers to self-quarantine after four Nets test positive for coronavirus By www.latimes.com Published On :: Tue, 17 Mar 2020 23:02:34 -0400 Four players on the Brooklyn Nets, whose last game was played versus the Lakers, have tested positive for the coronavirus, the team announced Tuesday. Full Article
sports and games Hernández: Lakers' possible exposure to coronavirus shows seriousness of this pandemic By www.latimes.com Published On :: Wed, 18 Mar 2020 00:37:29 -0400 Like millions of other Americans, the Lakers might have been exposed to the virus at work, specifically in their last game before the NBA suspended its season. Full Article
sports and games Majority of Lakers players in L.A. get tested for coronavirus By www.latimes.com Published On :: Wed, 18 Mar 2020 13:57:30 -0400 The majority of Lakers players in L.A. were tested for the coronavirus Wednesday, a day after learning they were exposed to Nets players who tested positive. Full Article
sports and games NBA reacts to criticism of teams getting tested for coronavirus By www.latimes.com Published On :: Wed, 18 Mar 2020 17:20:05 -0400 A handful of NBA teams including the Lakers have offered coronavirus testing for their players, a service not available to the public. Here's how. Full Article
sports and games Granderson: NBA shouldn't be jumping to front of the line for COVID-19 testing By www.latimes.com Published On :: Thu, 19 Mar 2020 14:39:19 -0400 By getting tested for the coronavirus, the Lakers and NBA teams are doing what most of us would do. If we could. Full Article
sports and games Analysis: Lakers adjust to new norm while waiting to resume title chase By www.latimes.com Published On :: Thu, 19 Mar 2020 19:10:47 -0400 LeBron James, Anthony Davis and the Lakers made a steady run to the top of the Western Conference. If the NBA season resumes, can they contend for a title? Full Article
sports and games Two Lakers test positive for the coronavirus By www.latimes.com Published On :: Thu, 19 Mar 2020 19:47:14 -0400 Two players on the Lakers have tested positive for the coronavirus, the team confirmed. Full Article
sports and games Lakers' LeBron James says layoff is not good for his 35-year-old body By www.latimes.com Published On :: Thu, 26 Mar 2020 15:49:09 -0400 LeBron James doesn't want to hear any more about how a break in the schedule might be good for his 35-year-old body. 'It's actually the opposite for me,' he says. Full Article
sports and games Anthony Davis to help Staples Center employees, local restaurants and hospital workers By www.latimes.com Published On :: Fri, 27 Mar 2020 14:45:44 -0400 Lakers star Anthony Davis announces a partnership with world's largest cold food storage company to help Staples Center employees find jobs during the coronavirus pandemic. Full Article
sports and games Anthony Davis tries to stay busy — and informed — during NBA shutdown By www.latimes.com Published On :: Fri, 27 Mar 2020 18:19:23 -0400 Catching up with the Lakers All-Star forward and what it's been like for him during the quarantine and continuing suspension of play. Full Article
sports and games Kobe Bryant towel sells for more than $33,000 at auction By www.latimes.com Published On :: Mon, 30 Mar 2020 11:08:40 -0400 The towel that Lakers legend Kobe Bryant wore over his shoulders after playing in the final game of his NBA career sold for more than $30,000. Full Article
sports and games LeBron James gets his wish with new Michael Jordan documentary series release date By www.latimes.com Published On :: Tue, 31 Mar 2020 14:05:07 -0400 LeBron James celebrates a report that ESPN will announce an April 19 debut for the 10-part Michael Jordan docuseries "The Last Dance." Full Article
sports and games Lakers clear quarantine; no players have coronavirus symptoms By www.latimes.com Published On :: Tue, 31 Mar 2020 16:47:14 -0400 Having finished home quarantine, the Lakers announced no players have coronavirus symptoms. Full Article
sports and games Lakers coach Frank Vogel prepares for return of season, if there is one By www.latimes.com Published On :: Thu, 2 Apr 2020 22:40:32 -0400 Lakers coach Frank Vogel isn't sure when the NBA season will resume or what it will look like once it does, but he has tried to keep his coaches ready for the possibility. Full Article
sports and games Lakers legend Kobe Bryant to be inducted into Basketball Hall of Fame By www.latimes.com Published On :: Sat, 4 Apr 2020 12:17:52 -0400 NBA greats Kobe Bryant, Tim Duncan and Kevin Garnett are part of the 2020 Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame class. Full Article
sports and games Plaschke: Kobe Bryant embraces us again as he heads to basketball's Hall of Fame By www.latimes.com Published On :: Sat, 4 Apr 2020 18:31:34 -0400 The sports world has stopped, but the late Kobe Bryant was with us again as he was chosen for entrance to the Hall of Fame. Full Article
sports and games Cameo videos let NBA stars connect with fans during self-isolation By www.latimes.com Published On :: Sun, 5 Apr 2020 15:22:44 -0400 Athletes, entertainers and others have an alternative way to connect with fans thanks to their cellphone and Cameo, a social media company. Full Article