Dan Hurley will remain coach of the Connecticut Huskies. The Los Angeles Lakers failed to make him the franchise’s next coach after leading UConn to back-to-back national titles when… Read More
Could Giannis Antetokounmpo actually leave the Milwaukee Bucks this summer? The former back-to-back MVP is still under contract with the organization through 2028, but the way the season end… Read More
In line with insider Johan Bova, Austin Reaves is “going to be the participant that each franchise asks for” this summer season, particularly contemplating how his contract is e… Read More
It’s no secret that most around the league expect the NBA to expand in the near future, likely adding teams in Seattle and Las Vegas once the new broadcast-rights deal… Read More
The date is January 31, less than two months away from the Los Angeles Lakers’ first NBA Cup championship, and the Lakers are in a steep nosedive, posting loss after loss in late Dece… Read More
As the Los Angeles Lakers look to bolster their roster for another NBA championship run, they are eyeing a potential trade to acquire shooting guard Zach LaVine from the Chicago Bulls.
A… Read More
Lakers head coach Darvin Ham directs his team from the sidelines during the first half of Game 5 of their first-round playoff series against the Denver Nuggets on Monday night in Denver. (Ph… Read More
EL SEGUNDO — Even though the details in each game of the first-round playoff series between the Lakers and the Denver Nuggets differ slightly, the bigger picture feels the same.
The La… Read More
LOS ANGELES — For all of the talk about adjustments and what the Lakers needed to do between Monday’s Game 2 loss in Denver and Thursday night’s Game 3 at Crypto.com Arena… Read More
Jim Alexander: Breaking news this morning – Reggie Bush will get his Heisman Trophy back. And my first reaction was: It’s about damn time.
The Heisman Trust announced that after… Read More
DENVER — There’s been a common theme for the Lakers in their two losses to open their first-round playoffs series to the Denver Nuggets.
A strong start, especially offensively, t… Read More
DENVER — The Lakers gave the Denver Nuggets as good of a shot as they’ve had over the last 16 months on Monday night.
But Jamal Murray had the best one of the night for the Nugge… Read More
SERIES SCHEDULE
(Best-of-seven, all times PT)
Game 1: Saturday at Denver, 5:30 p.m. (Ch. 7)
Game 2: Monday at Denver, 7 p.m. (TNT)
Game 3: Thursday at L.A., 7 p.m. (TNT)
Game 4: April 27 at… Read More
NEW ORLEANS — After their “Game 1” victory on Sunday, the Lakers expected a more aggressive and physical version of the New Orleans in Tuesday’s play-in tournament ma… Read More
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — The standings don’t reward quality of performances. Only wins and losses.
And at this point in the season, the Lakers need any wins they can get to avoid being l… Read More
LOS ANGELES — The stakes for the Lakers in Tuesday night’s marquee matchup against the Golden State Warriors were clear.
Win and they’d control their fate to secure at leas… Read More
The 2023-24 NBA season had some challenges for Los Angeles Lakers guard D’Angelo Russell. His role at about the midway point changed, leading to some inconsistent performances and prod… Read More
LOS ANGELES — The task the Lakers were handed Sunday – being without one of their best players against one of the top teams in the Western Conference on the second night of a bac… Read More
LOS ANGELES — Anthony Davis has been the backbone of the Lakers’ season all season long, especially on the interior.
But recently, the Lakers have provided the perimeter help nee… Read More
Los Angeles Lakers head coach Darvin Ham, center, talks with guards DAngelo Russell (1) and Max Christie (10) during the first half of an NBA basketball game against the Milwaukee Bucks, Fr… Read More
By NOAH TRISTER AP Sports Writer
WASHINGTON — The Lakers’ last extended road trip of the season was an unmitigated success.
Anthony Davis scored 19 of his 35 points in the first… Read More
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — When the Lakers arrived in Memphis ahead of Wednesday night’s 136-124 victory over the Grizzlies, Rui Hachimura said he started having flashbacks to last spring… Read More
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Anthony Davis not being available has more often than not been a problem for the Lakers, especially defensively.
That wasn’t the case on Wednesday night, as the… Read More
NEW YORK — After Friday’s loss to the Indiana Pacers to end their season-best five-game winning streak, the Lakers were in need of a “get-right game” ahead of a back… Read More
INDIANAPOLIS — The Lakers were due for the type of game they had in their 109-90 loss to the Indiana Pacers on Friday.
A night when the shots they usually hit don’t fall. When ea… Read More
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — The Lakers’ stars swapped availability for Wednesday’s road game against the Memphis Grizzlies.
LeBron James was back in the lineup after being sidelined f… Read More
Los Angeles Lakers Anthony Davis gets past Milwaukee Bucks Bobby Portis during the first half of an NBA basketball game Tuesday, March 26, 2024, in Milwaukee. (AP Photo/Morry Gash)
(Morry G… Read More
Some games, D’Angelo Russell, the talented Los Angeles Lakers point guard, reminds everyone why he was once an All-Star. Last Friday, for example. With LeBron James out, Russell went o… Read More
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SACRAMENTO —
Either it’s a hurdle or a wall. The Lakers coul… Read More
After a devastating blowout loss to the Golden State Warriors on Wednesday, the Milwaukee Bucks came into Crypto.com Arena looking for a win during their second game of a four-game West Coas… Read More
The Lakers played a terrible 38 minutes and fell to the Kings 130-120 after playing as well as they had all season during the first 10 minutes.
The Lakers had a 19-point lead in the first q… Read More
Denver Nuggets vs. LA Lakers: LeBorn James Joins 40k Club. (Credit: Getty Images)Denver Nuggets vs. LA Lakers: Jokic Leads Nuggets to Victory Despite James&rsquo… Read More
According to a recent speculation by Bleacher Report, the Los Angeles Lakers could be setting their sights on a major NBA offseason move by acquiring point guard Trae Young from the Atlanta… Read More
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After getting back on the winning track Friday night, the Lakers (31-27) are back in action against the Suns (33-24) in Phoenix for an early afternoon matchup. The game tips at 12:30 p.m… Read More
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Jim McCormick is a fantasy football and fantasy basketball analyst for ESPN.com.
ESPN’s fantasy basketball and… Read More
If you’ve been keeping up with NBA rumors, you’ve got an eye on the Los Angeles Lakers. If not, go use your search engine of choice. Look up “NBA offseason rumors”. W… Read More
Since Darvin Ham permanently elevated him into your Los Angeles Lakers’ starting five, high-ceilinged combo forward Rui Hachimura has helped absolutely reinvigorate the club.
To wit, L… Read More
Dave McMenamin, ESPN Staff WriterFeb 15, 2024, 02:30 AM ET
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Lakers and NBA reporter for ESPN.
Covered the Lakers and NBA for ESPNLosAngeles.com from 2009-14, the Cavaliers from 20… Read More
The LA Lakers will look to make it 2-1 when they meet the Utah Jazz for the third time this season at the Delta Center on Wednesday (Feb. 14). The two teams have split a contest apiece.
T… Read More
The Los Angeles Lakers are always in trade rumors. It never fails. If an NBA star is expected to request a trade potentially, odds are, they’ve been linked to the Lakers.
It m… Read More
D’Angelo Russell dazzled with 30 points while Austin Reaves contributed 27, propelling the Los Angeles Lakers to a 139-122 win against the New Orleans Pelicans during Friday’s NB… Read More
This year’s NBA trade deadline was as quiet as any in recent history. Around the league, there are teams who we expected to make big moves. In the end, most of them didn’t. … Read More
Please consume this column with the following caveat: there’s no indication LeBron James will join the Knicks. Beyond the internet trying to read tea leaves and med… Read More
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Enduring one of the worst seasons in NBA history, the Detroit Pistons sit at a crossroads ahead of the Feb. 8 trade deadline.
As The Athletic reported last week, the Pistons don’t ap… Read More