Playing without LeBron James, Lakers have several heroes in win over Portland
4 weeks, 1 day ago

Playing without LeBron James, Lakers have several heroes in win over Portland

LA Times  

Lakers forward Rui Hachimura scores on a layup over Portland Trail Blazers forward Toumani Camara in the first half of the Lakers’ 107-98 win Sunday at Crypto.com Arena. Without him Sunday night in a 107-98 win against Portland, the Lakers didn’t need one hero to take over. So we got to focus on that.” Lakers guard D’Angelo Russell strips the ball from Portland forward Deni Avdija in the second half Sunday. “You have to adapt throughout the season with what works for the group and what works for different players,” Redick said after Sunday’s win.

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The Sports Report: No Anthony Davis, no problem for Lakers vs. Trail Blazers
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3 days, 10 hours ago

The Sports Report: No Anthony Davis, no problem for Lakers vs. Trail Blazers

LA Times  

Lakers center Christian Koloko, right, knocks the ball away from Portland Trail Blazers forward Kris Murray during the Lakers’ 114-106 win Thursday at Crypto.com Arena. “It definitely gets loud and rowdy, so it’s a fun environment to play in.” Continue reading here BASKETBALL LeBron James, right, celebrates with his sons Bronny, left, and Bryce after passing Kareem Abdul-Jabbar to become …

Lakers go all-in on Austin Reaves, hoping he'll become an all-star
5 days, 10 hours ago

Lakers go all-in on Austin Reaves, hoping he'll become an all-star

LA Times  

The Lakers have placed a wager as massive as LeBron James’ shoulders, and they have placed that wager on a former undrafted guard. The Lakers’ Austin Reaves leaps in the air and passes the ball during a game against the Cavaliers at Crypto.com Arena on Tuesday. Coach JJ Redick said he spoke to Reaves about “the patience to just make …

Without LeBron James, Lakers roll past Trail Blazers 107-98 to end 3-game skid
4 weeks ago

Without LeBron James, Lakers roll past Trail Blazers 107-98 to end 3-game skid

Associated Press  

LOS ANGELES — Anthony Davis scored 30 points and had 11 rebounds, D’Angelo Russell added 28 points with 14 assists and the Los Angeles Lakers beat the Portland Trail Blazers 107-98 on Sunday night without LeBron James. With James missing his first game of the season because of a left foot contusion, Max Christie started his second game for the …

LeBron James misses shot at final buzzer in Lakers’ wild overtime loss to Hawks
1 month ago

LeBron James misses shot at final buzzer in Lakers’ wild overtime loss to Hawks

LA Times  

Atlanta Hawks forward Zaccharie Risacher, left, collides with Lakers forward LeBron James in the first half of the Lakers’ 134-132 overtime loss Friday night. With the Lakers up one in overtime, Anthony Davis’ pass to LeBron James was too casual, and Dyson Daniels stepped in front for the steal, no defenders between him and a go-ahead basket. James’ last-ditch chance …

Lakers newsletter: How the Lakers couldn’t make a shot but still won their opener
2 months, 1 week ago

Lakers newsletter: How the Lakers couldn’t make a shot but still won their opener

LA Times  

Hey everyone, this is Dan Woike and welcome to The Times’ Lakers newsletter, where we talk about a team that just managed to do the impossible — win on opening night and during a LeBron James milestone game. In their win against Minnesota, the Lakers made only five of 30 from three, an appallingly bad shooting night for a team …

Lakers eliminated by Nuggets in Game 5 on Jamal Murray’s final shot
8 months, 1 week ago

Lakers eliminated by Nuggets in Game 5 on Jamal Murray’s final shot

LA Times  

Lakers forward LeBron James, left, looks to pass the ball while defended by Nuggets forward Justin Holiday during the first half of Game 5 on Monday night in Denver. The Lakers’ season ended Monday night after a 108-106 loss to the Denver Nuggets at Ball Arena in Game 5 of their Western Conference first-round playoff series, at which point nothing …

Lakers come alive late and overcome their turnover woes in victory over 76ers
9 months, 2 weeks ago

Lakers come alive late and overcome their turnover woes in victory over 76ers

LA Times  

Lakers forward Anthony Davis, center, and Philadelphia 76ers forward Tobias Harris battle for a rebound during the first half of the Lakers’ 101-94 win Friday at Crypto.com Arena. “But we got the job done.” The stretch helped push the Lakers across the finish line in a 101-94 win Friday night when they rarely were at their best offensively but were …

Good Lakers? Bad Lakers? They're the NBA's most confused team
9 months, 3 weeks ago

Good Lakers? Bad Lakers? They're the NBA's most confused team

LA Times  

Lakers star LeBron James puts up a shot in front of Minnesota’s Naz Reid during the fourth quarter of the Lakers’ 120-109 victory Sunday at Crypto.com Arena. Lakers Anthony Davis’ unprecedented game carries turnover-plagued Lakers past Minnesota Anthony Davis finishes with 27 points, 25 rebounds and seven steals as the Lakers overcome 20 turnovers in a 120-109 win over the …

NBA: LeBron James out for Lakers game vs. Warriors with ankle injury
10 months, 2 weeks ago

NBA: LeBron James out for Lakers game vs. Warriors with ankle injury

The Hindu  

Two of the NBA’s hottest teams entering the All-Star break hope the week off hasn’t stalled their momentum as they go head-to-head Thursday night when the Los Angeles Lakers visit the Golden State Warriors in San Francisco. His status for Los Angeles’ Friday home game against the San Antonio Spurs and Sunday road game against the Phoenix Suns was uncertain. …

Lakers confident their offensive identity can help them stay hot after the all-star break
10 months, 2 weeks ago

Lakers confident their offensive identity can help them stay hot after the all-star break

LA Times  

Lakers D’Angelo Russell, left, and LeBron James high five as they walk on the court alongside teammates Austin Reaves and Rui Hachimura at Crypto.com Arena. The Lakers didn’t have LeBron James on Jan. 15 in Utah, the middle of a stretch during which the team played every other day for almost an entire month. Since Jan. 15, the Lakers are …

Lakers hold off late Hornets rally to close road trip with win
11 months ago

Lakers hold off late Hornets rally to close road trip with win

LA Times  

Charlotte Hornets forward Miles Bridges guards Lakers star LeBron James during the first half of the Lakers’ 124-118 win Monday. “…But all of that said, we kept fighting, making big defensive plays when we needed to.” Monday’s win in Charlotte was the Lakers’ final piece of data for the front office as they enter Thursday’s trade deadline, an incredibly tight …

Austin Reaves scores season high as Lakers stun Celtics without LeBron and AD
11 months ago

Austin Reaves scores season high as Lakers stun Celtics without LeBron and AD

LA Times  

Lakers guard Austin Reaves celebrates after scoring 32 points in a 114-105 win over the Boston Celtics on Thursday night. Because if you hadn’t already heard that the Lakers would be without LeBron James and Anthony Davis, the sight of them in their street clothes on the end of the bench would’ve delivered the message. “And this is an opportunity …

Lakers’ Rui Hachimura enjoying baseball dreams through Shohei Ohtani and Dodgers
1 year ago

Lakers’ Rui Hachimura enjoying baseball dreams through Shohei Ohtani and Dodgers

LA Times  

Rui Hachimura took the field in front of a crowd that would grow to more than 50,000 as he soaked in more than the sunshine. “I was like, ‘I don’t know what I want to do.’ But I knew I wasn’t going to do baseball,” he said. ‘Rui … basketball?’ Lakers forward Rui Hachimura, left, dunks over Hornets forward Miles …

Lakers suffer another key injury during loss to Pelicans
1 year ago

Lakers suffer another key injury during loss to Pelicans

LA Times  

Lakers forward LeBron James slaps hands with teammate Austin Reaves after drawing a foul during the first half Sunday in New Orleans. The Lakers were going to push forward with a new starting lineup — this time with Rui Hachimura as the team’s fifth starter. Hachimura, who moved into the starting lineup for Cam Reddish, had to leave Sunday’s game …

Without LeBron James, Lakers adjust to their new ‘status quo’ in win over Portland
1 year, 1 month ago

Without LeBron James, Lakers adjust to their new ‘status quo’ in win over Portland

LA Times  

Portland Trail Blazers guard Matisse Thybulle, right, knocks the ball away from Lakers forward Anthony Davis during the first half of the Lakers’ 116-110 win Sunday at Crypto.com Arena. Of all the things Lakers coach Darvin Ham could say pregame, “status quo” probably isn’t one Lakers fans would want to hear. With LeBron James sidelined, the Lakers looked sort of …

Lakers expecting more from Rui Hachimura. Good thing LeBron’s his teacher
1 year, 3 months ago

Lakers expecting more from Rui Hachimura. Good thing LeBron’s his teacher

LA Times  

LeBron James, left, and Rui Hachimura prepare before the Lakers’ play-in game against the Minnesota Timberwolves in April. The Lakers are counting on Hachimura making a leap in his first full season with the team, the combination of his undeniable physical skills with James’ tutelage setting the stage for a potential breakout season. I’m just trying to get more easy …

Lakers’ priority: Slow down Nikola Jokic to win Game 1 and grab control of series
1 year, 7 months ago

Lakers’ priority: Slow down Nikola Jokic to win Game 1 and grab control of series

LA Times  

Nuggets center Nikola Jokic and Lakers forward Anthony Davis will be in the spotlight Tuesday night when the Western Conference finals opener is played in Denver. Both series wins followed the same path, a win in Game 1 to take control followed by wins in the Lakers’ three games in Los Angeles. “I just think the hunger, the excitement to …

Photos: Lakers defeat Warriors, set up showdown with the Nuggets
1 year, 7 months ago

Photos: Lakers defeat Warriors, set up showdown with the Nuggets

LA Times  

The Lakers eliminated the defending champion Golden State Warriors on Friday night in a 122-101 victory in Game 6 of the NBA Western Conference semifinals at Crypto.com Arena. Lakers forward Anthony Davis, center, is fouled by Golden State Warriors forward Draymond Green, right, on a shot attempt in the first half. Lakers forward Anthony Davis, right, stretches to grab a …

Lakers turn focus toward Game 6: ‘We have another opportunity’
1 year, 7 months ago

Lakers turn focus toward Game 6: ‘We have another opportunity’

LA Times  

Lakers guard Lonnie Walker scores a basket against Warriors forward Kevon Looney during the second half of Game 5 on Wednesday night at Chase Center. “Obviously, they played exceptionally well here tonight, and we had some good moments, but not as close to 48 minutes as we needed to be, but we’ve got another opportunity on Friday, and we look …

Lakers’ LeBron James earns All-NBA third team honors
1 year, 7 months ago

Lakers’ LeBron James earns All-NBA third team honors

LA Times  

Lakers star LeBron James is introduced to a sold out crowd for Game 4 of the Western Conference semifinals against the Golden State Warriors at Crypto.com Arena on Monday. Lakers forward LeBron James earned a spot on the league’s All-NBA third team, becoming the third-oldest player to earn All-NBA honors in league history. Lakers must outdefend Warriors The Lakers will …

LeBron's return looms, Lakers upgrade superstar to ‘questionable’ for Bulls game
1 year, 9 months ago

LeBron's return looms, Lakers upgrade superstar to ‘questionable’ for Bulls game

Hindustan Times  

It's been a long and trying 13 games for the Los Angeles Lakers without their superstar, LeBron James. But the basketball gods might finally be smiling down on the team as James has been upgraded from doubtful to questionable for Sunday's game against the Chicago Bulls. Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James, center, center Mo Bamba, left, and guard Dennis …

Lakers gear up with optimism as LeBron's return looms for match against Thunders
1 year, 9 months ago

Lakers gear up with optimism as LeBron's return looms for match against Thunders

Hindustan Times  

The Los Angeles Lakers are feeling upbeat as they prepare to take on the Oklahoma City Thunder in a home game on Friday. Mar 22, 2023; Los Angeles, California, USA; Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James reacts after a 3 point basket in the second half against the Phoenix Suns at Crypto.com Arena. Despite James' absence due to a right …

NBA: New-look Los Angeles Lakers battles defensively deficient Golden State Warriors
1 year, 10 months ago

NBA: New-look Los Angeles Lakers battles defensively deficient Golden State Warriors

The Hindu  

Time is of the essence for the Golden State Warriors and Los Angeles Lakers to work on playoff positioning as they each embark on the post All-Star break schedule with a meeting Thursday at Los Angeles. Without injured star Stephen Curry, the Warriors went into the All-Star break by losing three of its last four games, including a 134-124 road …

With LeBron James struggling, Lakers lean on depth and defense to defeat Warriors
1 year, 10 months ago

With LeBron James struggling, Lakers lean on depth and defense to defeat Warriors

LA Times  

Lakers forward LeBron James, center, shoots as Golden State Warriors forward Kevon Looney, right, defends during the first half of the Lakers’ 124-111 win Thursday at Crypto.com Arena. With James struggling and the Golden State Warriors’ defense locked in on Anthony Davis, the Lakers’ depth and defense was more than enough, the Lakers’ cruising to a 124-111 win out of …

Lakers have no answer for Damian Lillard, Trail Blazers’ hot shooting in loss
1 year, 10 months ago

Lakers have no answer for Damian Lillard, Trail Blazers’ hot shooting in loss

LA Times  

LeBron James worked out hard after the Lakers completed their shoot-around Monday morning, battling in the post, running to the three-point arc, throwing down dunks, hitting pull-up jumpers, his sweat all over the Moda Center court. But James didn’t play Monday night against the Portland Trail Blazers, missing his third consecutive game because of left ankle soreness. With the game …

Short-handed Lakers give Bucks a fight but fall short
1 year, 10 months ago

Short-handed Lakers give Bucks a fight but fall short

LA Times  

Milwaukee Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo, center, battles for a rebound with Lakers guard Max Christie, left, and forward Wenyen Gabriel during the first half on Thursday at Crypto.com Arena. There were smiles — lots of smiles — in the back hallways of the Crypto.Com Arena on Thursday evening, the Lakers purging roster problems in the previous two days, restocking the …

Los Angeles Lakers seek sixth straight win, face red-hot Denver Nuggets
1 year, 11 months ago

Los Angeles Lakers seek sixth straight win, face red-hot Denver Nuggets

The Hindu  

LeBron James has been dominating the league for 20 seasons, including this year as his Los Angeles Lakers struggle to stay in the Western Conference playoff race. When you play the game the right way, I think the basketball gods kind of give back to you.” One guy playing the right way is Nuggets center Nikola Jokic. “I think Nikola …

Lakers remain a mystery as Darvin Ham follows his ‘strategic’ preseason plan
2 years, 2 months ago

Lakers remain a mystery as Darvin Ham follows his ‘strategic’ preseason plan

LA Times  

Lakers star LeBron James stands on the court before Sunday’s 124-121 preseason win over the Golden State Warriors, the Lakers’ first preseason win since 2020. It’s probably not ideal, the Lakers moving into their second week of preseason action with little actual proof of what LeBron James, Anthony Davis and Russell Westbrook look like against the opposition. Matt Ryan, who …

LeBron James still had special season amid setbacks for Lakers, who win home finale
2 years, 8 months ago

LeBron James still had special season amid setbacks for Lakers, who win home finale

LA Times  

LeBron James, left, and Anthony Davis watched from the bench in street clothes Friday night as the Lakers won their home finale, beating the Oklahoma City Thunder 120-101. “He’s the most important piece on our team,” coach Frank Vogel said, “so not to have him was difficult, but injuries are part of the game.” James finished the season leading the …

LA Lakers’ Westbrook, Avery sidelined by COVID-19
3 years ago

LA Lakers’ Westbrook, Avery sidelined by COVID-19

The Hindu  

Los Angeles Lakers will be without Russell Westbrook and Avery Bradley when it faces Timberwolves in Minnesota on Friday, after both were placed in NBA Covid-19 protocols. Both Westbrook and Bradley played in the Lakers’ overtime victory over the Mavericks in Dallas on Wednesday, but weren’t travelling with the team to Minnesota. Dwight Howard, Malik Monk and Talen Horton-Tucker had …

Hernández: This Lakers team is not built to win in LeBron James' absence
3 years, 1 month ago

Hernández: This Lakers team is not built to win in LeBron James' absence

LA Times  

Lakers’ LeBron James watches from the bench during the second half against the Bucks on Wednesday in Milwaukee. As James departed Fiserv Forum after the Lakers’ 109-102 defeat to the Milwaukee Bucks on Wednesday night, he was asked if he could play in Boston on Friday. “We’ll see.” ESPN reported there is a “growing optimism” James could play against the …

Lakers add Carmelo Anthony as well as youngsters like Talen Horton-Tucker
3 years, 5 months ago

Lakers add Carmelo Anthony as well as youngsters like Talen Horton-Tucker

LA Times  

Lakers forward LeBron James drives against Trail Blazers forward Carmelo Anthony during Game 2 of their playoff series. With agreements from the seasoned Carmelo Anthony and the 20-somethings Talen Horton-Tucker, Malik Monk and Kendrick Nunn, the Lakers have a loaded roster of 13 players for coach Frank Vogel and his staff. Lakers Lakers bringing back Dwight Howard and Trevor Ariza …

Column: Lakers in playoffs on miracle three-pointer ... because he’s LeBron
3 years, 7 months ago

Column: Lakers in playoffs on miracle three-pointer ... because he’s LeBron

LA Times  

He was off balance. As long as the Lakers have a healthy LeBron James, they are headed directly toward a second consecutive NBA championship, their first postseason steps dramatically showing as much Wednesday night in a 103-100 play-in victory over the Golden State Warriors at a thumping Staples Center. Lakers forward LeBron James rises up to take, and make, the …

On Kobe Bryant Day, LeBron James Leads LA Lakers to Beat Portland Trail Blazers 135-115
4 years, 4 months ago

On Kobe Bryant Day, LeBron James Leads LA Lakers to Beat Portland Trail Blazers 135-115

News 18  

LeBron James took note when the Los Angeles Lakers built an early 24-8 lead over the Trail Blazers on Kobe Bryant Day. OK, he’s here in the building, James said he thought in the moment, when the two numbers that Bryant wore during his career appeared on the scoreboard. The Los Angeles Lakers dominated Portland the rest of the way …

Lakers' LeBron James goes into attack mode in Game 3 win
4 years, 4 months ago

Lakers' LeBron James goes into attack mode in Game 3 win

LA Times  

The Lakers’ LeBron James drives against Portland during the first half Saturday night. “Tonight, I just tried to be aggressive, see if I could get to the paint, see if I could find my guys,” James said. “And it’s fun for us.” On a night of many Lakers stars, Davis showed up late, and Alex Caruso came up huge, and …

Lakers know they can’t feel comfortable, especially with Damian Lillard lurking
4 years, 4 months ago

Lakers know they can’t feel comfortable, especially with Damian Lillard lurking

LA Times  

Portland Trail Blazers guard Damian Lillard drives the ball against Lakers guard Alex Caruso during Game 2 of NBA Western Conference quarterfinals on Thursday. 2 / 15 Lakers forward LeBron James, left, and Portland Trail Blazers guard Gary Trent Jr. battle for a loose ball during Game 2. 5 / 15 Lakers forward Anthony Davis, left, blocks a shot by …

NBA: LeBron James leads LA Lakers to victory
4 years, 11 months ago

NBA: LeBron James leads LA Lakers to victory

The Hindu  

LeBron James registered a triple-double to earn Los Angeles Lakers an uplifting win on Saturday, while Kyrie Irving suffered an injury scare. Lillard extends incredible scoring streak After blitzing Lakers at Staples Center on Friday, the red-hot Damian Lillard continued his brilliant form to help Trail Blazers top Utah Jazz 124-107. Kawhi Leonard and Paul George combined for 52 points …

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