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Lakers fall to hungry Grizzlies in LeBron James' return

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.




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Vanessa Bryant 'devastated' by allegations that deputies shared Kobe crash photos

The Los Angeles Times first reported allegations that deputies were sharing graphic crash photos. Vanessa Bryant's lawyer has asked for an investigation.




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Lakers waive guard Troy Daniels, giving him chance to sign with a playoff team

The Lakers parted ways with Troy Daniels on Sunday, allowing the guard to retain his eligibility for another team's playoff roster.




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LeBron James and Lakers teach Zion Williamson some lessons in win over Pelicans

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.




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Markieff Morris used push-ups to get over his performance against Zion Williamson

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.




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Lakers work out JR Smith and Dion Waiters as they seek to fill final roster spot

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.




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Anthony Davis-LeBron James a winning ticket for Lakers against 76ers

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.




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Lakers' Dwight Howard focused on the present even when owner brings up the past

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.




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Laker Anthony Davis partners with First Entertainment to teach community financial literacy

Lakers' Anthony Davis is partnering with First Entertainment Credit Union as their first official ambassador.




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How LeBron James knows when to shoot from 30 feet or farther

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."




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Markazi: Kobe Bryant's love for his family eclipsed any potential Lakers front-office role

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.




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Lakers plan to sign veteran guard Dion Waiters

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.




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Lakers vs. Bucks is also battle of MVP favorites LeBron and Giannis

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.




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LeBron James leads Lakers past Bucks and Giannis Antetokounmpo

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.




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Plaschke: In a battle of superstars, LeBron James shines as the true MVP

If one game could decide the NBA MVP, it was Lakers vs. Bucks, and LeBron James came out on top against Giannis Antetokounmpo.




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LeBron James on games without spectators: 'I ain't playing'

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."




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Anthony Davis' big second half helps Lakers prevail over Bucks

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.




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Dion Waiters, Lakers not worried about past, only how he can help in future

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."




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Markazi: Clippers, not the Celtics, have become Lakers' most-hated rival

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.




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Playoff preview? Clippers vs. Lakers offers possible look at postseason

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.




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LeBron James defies his age once again in Lakers' victory over Clippers

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.




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Plaschke: After being pushed around by Clippers, Lakers prove they can beat their rivals

LeBron James and the Lakers proved on Sunday that the team is capable of beating their crosstown rivals in the playoffs this season.




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LeBron James' performances against Bucks and Clippers earn him 'MVP' accolades

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.




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Granderson: M-V-D! M-V-D! LeBron makes his case for MVP with his lockdown D

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.




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Avery Bradley's diligence reaps rewards for Lakers in win over Clippers

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.




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Sportsbooks continue to undervalue the Lakers against good teams

Lakers have covered nine of of their last 11 games. They are also way up for the season against the spread.




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LeBron James changes his stance, says he would play games without fans

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.




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Lakers suffer letdown in last-minute loss to Nets, as potential bigger problem looms

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.




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Lakers wait on the NBA to decide protocol of games amid coronavirus outbreak

The Lakers and the NBA are trying to deal with the coronavirus and how it might affect the rest of the season.




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Lakers focus on dealing with Rockets' small-ball lineup

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.




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NBA suspends season indefinitely over coronavirus pandemic

The NBA on Wednesday moved to suspend the season indefinitely amid the coronavirus pandemic, which included Utah's Rudy Gobert contracting COVID-19.




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Coronavirus has NBA in wait-and-see mode for next 30 days

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.




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Commentary: NBA title hopes hang in limbo for Lakers and Clippers

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?




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Lakers to self-quarantine after four Nets test positive for coronavirus

Four players on the Brooklyn Nets, whose last game was played versus the Lakers, have tested positive for the coronavirus, the team announced Tuesday.




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Hernández: Lakers' possible exposure to coronavirus shows seriousness of this pandemic

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.




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Majority of Lakers players in L.A. get tested for coronavirus

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.




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NBA reacts to criticism of teams getting tested for coronavirus

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.




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Granderson: NBA shouldn't be jumping to front of the line for COVID-19 testing

By getting tested for the coronavirus, the Lakers and NBA teams are doing what most of us would do. If we could.




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Analysis: Lakers adjust to new norm while waiting to resume title chase

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?




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Two Lakers test positive for the coronavirus

Two players on the Lakers have tested positive for the coronavirus, the team confirmed.




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Lakers' LeBron James says layoff is not good for his 35-year-old body

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.




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Anthony Davis to help Staples Center employees, local restaurants and hospital workers

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.




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Anthony Davis tries to stay busy — and informed — during NBA shutdown

Catching up with the Lakers All-Star forward and what it's been like for him during the quarantine and continuing suspension of play.




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Kobe Bryant towel sells for more than $33,000 at auction

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.




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LeBron James gets his wish with new Michael Jordan documentary series release date

LeBron James celebrates a report that ESPN will announce an April 19 debut for the 10-part Michael Jordan docuseries "The Last Dance."




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Lakers clear quarantine; no players have coronavirus symptoms

Having finished home quarantine, the Lakers announced no players have coronavirus symptoms.




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Lakers coach Frank Vogel prepares for return of season, if there is one

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.




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Lakers legend Kobe Bryant to be inducted into Basketball Hall of Fame

NBA greats Kobe Bryant, Tim Duncan and Kevin Garnett are part of the 2020 Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame class.




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Plaschke: Kobe Bryant embraces us again as he heads to basketball's Hall of Fame

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.




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Cameo videos let NBA stars connect with fans during self-isolation

Athletes, entertainers and others have an alternative way to connect with fans thanks to their cellphone and Cameo, a social media company.