us Marcus Morris shows Clippers can plug him into lineup, and he's not the only one By www.latimes.com Published On :: Mon, 10 Feb 2020 20:01:57 -0500 The Clippers acquired Marcus Morris not only to complement Kawhi Leonard and Paul George when the roster is at full strength but also to fill the void when it is not. Full Article
us Team USA recognizes Clippers' Montrezl Harrell as gold standard in NBA By www.latimes.com Published On :: Mon, 17 Feb 2020 19:36:10 -0500 When USA Basketball announced last week 44 finalists in consideration for the 12-man team it will take to the 2020 Olympics, the Clippers' rising Montrezl Harrell was on the list. Full Article
us How Staples Center will transform from Kobe Bryant memorial to NBA game in just hours By www.latimes.com Published On :: Fri, 21 Feb 2020 20:38:49 -0500 Monday's schedule of events at Staples Center will begin with the Kobe and Gianna Bryant memorial and end with a Clippers game. In between comes plenty of work. Full Article
us New guys Reggie Jackson, Marcus Morris try to step up without tripping the Clippers By www.latimes.com Published On :: Sun, 23 Feb 2020 16:38:54 -0500 As the Clippers struggle to find continuity, Reggie Jackson and Marcus Morris hope their arrivals don't throw off the team's rhythm. Full Article
us Clippers show precision and focus in victory over Thunder By www.latimes.com Published On :: Tue, 3 Mar 2020 22:39:31 -0500 With their gaze fixed fully on the playoffs for months, the Clippers have been guilty of appearing disinterested at times during the regular season. Full Article
us Clippers' Reggie Jackson doesn't care if he's a villain — he just wants to win games By www.latimes.com Published On :: Fri, 6 Mar 2020 13:39:44 -0500 Reggie Jackson doesn't care if he's perceived as a villain by some around the NBA. His focus is on helping the Clippers win games. Full Article
us Clippers' Marcus Morris takes the blame after missing all of his shots against Lakers By www.latimes.com Published On :: Mon, 9 Mar 2020 19:39:33 -0400 Marcus Morris has struggled with his shooting since joining the Clippers, and after a tough outing against the Lakers, he's blaming no one but himself. Full Article
us Clippers owner Steve Ballmer helps donate $25 million to fight the coronavirus By www.latimes.com Published On :: Sat, 28 Mar 2020 00:13:27 -0400 A philanthropic group founded by Clippers owner Steve Ballmer and his wife says it has pledged more than $25 million toward the coronavirus outbreak. Full Article
us Clippers, L.A. artist Mister Cartoon release limited-edition gear for coronavirus relief By www.latimes.com Published On :: Wed, 29 Apr 2020 16:35:09 -0400 The Clippers and L.A. artist Mister Cartoon release a collection of two T-shirts and a hooded sweatshirt to benefit local coronavirus relief efforts. Full Article
us Markazi: How Staples Center officials hustled to put on Kobe Bryant's memorial By www.latimes.com Published On :: Wed, 26 Feb 2020 17:38:15 -0500 Lee Zeidman didn't know when Kobe Bryant's memorial would be but he knew there was only one place it should be held: Staples Center. Full Article
us Lakers' Alex Caruso makes his presence felt when on the court By www.latimes.com Published On :: Wed, 26 Feb 2020 21:38:38 -0500 Anthony Davis didn't know much about Alex Caruso before joining the Lakers, but he said the 6-5 wing player is "surprising me every day with his ability." Full Article
us 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
us 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
us 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
us 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
us 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
us 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
us 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
us 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
us 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
us 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
us 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
us 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
us 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
us 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
us 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
us 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
us The Check-In: Lakers guard Alex Caruso maintains G.O.A.T. status in isolation By www.latimes.com Published On :: Sat, 18 Apr 2020 17:20:36 -0400 Alex Caruso and the Lakers were enjoying a dream season until the coronavirus pandemic halted play. He's hoping to get back on the court to pursue a championship. Full Article
us Magical day with Lakers legend is just part of 'all in' coronavirus fundraiser By www.latimes.com Published On :: Sat, 25 Apr 2020 09:00:13 -0400 Lakers legend Magic Johnson and Clippers coach Doc Rivers are among those participating in an auction that's raising millions to help feed people during the COVID-19 pandemic. Full Article
us Lakers pay back $4.6 million received from coronavirus rescue loan program By www.latimes.com Published On :: Mon, 27 Apr 2020 13:34:09 -0400 The Lakers have paid back $4.6 million in federal coronavirus relief the franchise applied for as part of the Paycheck Protection Program. Full Article
us Amid coronavirus shutdown, NBA hasn't given up on salvaging the regular season By www.latimes.com Published On :: Thu, 30 Apr 2020 17:12:54 -0400 The NBA continues to review its options for resuming play, and that includes some form of finishing the regular season ahead of the playoffs. Full Article
us LeBron James heads list of those with most to lose if NBA is shut down by coronavirus By www.latimes.com Published On :: Thu, 30 Apr 2020 19:16:48 -0400 If the NBA doesn't come back this season because of the coronavirus pandemic, here are the five biggest losers, starting with LeBron James Full Article
us NBA postpones draft lottery and combine indefinitely because of coronavirus By www.latimes.com Published On :: Fri, 1 May 2020 17:09:51 -0400 As anticipated, the NBA suspended its draft lottery and combine indefinitely amid the ongoing coronavirus shutdown. Full Article
us Coronavirus is prompting young adults to move home with mom and dad. But should they? By www.latimes.com Published On :: Sat, 11 Apr 2020 09:00:21 -0400 As the coronavirus pandemic become grimmer, young people are considering moving home with their parents and extended family. But that presents risks. Full Article
us High schoolers: Be our guest at online prom by sending us some photos By www.latimes.com Published On :: Tue, 14 Apr 2020 13:58:05 -0400 Most high schoolers won't get a prom this year. But if school can happen online, so can prom. Send us your photos and let us help. Full Article
us Many of us haven't touched another human for weeks. What's the price of no contact? By www.latimes.com Published On :: Wed, 15 Apr 2020 11:00:22 -0400 Humans could physically come together to confront the worst crises the last century offered. Not this one, however, and our isolation has consequences. Full Article
us How to avoid becoming a coronavirus divorce statistic By www.latimes.com Published On :: Wed, 15 Apr 2020 18:56:52 -0400 The shutdown situation can be uniquely hard on married couples. Here's how to help your marriage survive coronavirus. Full Article
us Etiquette podcast 'Were You Raised by Wolves?' adjusts the rules in coronavirus quarantine By www.latimes.com Published On :: Sat, 18 Apr 2020 12:53:52 -0400 Before the coronavirus pandemic, a hot etiquette topic for "Were You Raised by Wolves" hosts Nick Leighton and Leah Bonnema was the use of mobile phone flashlights to read restaurant menus. Now the popular podcast is an escape for quarantine life. Full Article
us Tell us: What's your coronavirus dating story? By www.latimes.com Published On :: Tue, 21 Apr 2020 19:58:00 -0400 What's it like dating in the middle of the coronavirus pandemic? Tell us your story. Full Article
us Two years ago, she competed on 'The Voice.' Now she's the star of a coronavirus block party By www.latimes.com Published On :: Tue, 28 Apr 2020 03:04:59 -0400 A former contestant on "The Voice" leads a weekly performance in her Upland cul-de-sac where neighbors connect to get through the pandemic together. Full Article
us Teens are feeling lonely and anxious in isolation. Here's how parents can help By www.latimes.com Published On :: Wed, 29 Apr 2020 12:00:29 -0400 Teens are experiencing grief as they miss out on milestones such as prom and graduation because of COVID-19. Here are some things parents can do to help. Full Article
us The coronavirus pandemic is terrifying — it's OK to laugh By www.latimes.com Published On :: Thu, 30 Apr 2020 08:00:58 -0400 The pandemic-related social media posts are crude. They are youthful. They mock the joys of family togetherness. Yet, they are a balm just when we need it most. Full Article
us 'I want to learn how to date without hooking up first': Coronavirus dating stories By www.latimes.com Published On :: Thu, 30 Apr 2020 17:00:29 -0400 We asked readers to share their experiences about what it's like dating in the middle of a pandemic. Many hope the shutdown will lead to deeper connections, and love. One unexpected upside? You don't need to wear pants -- or even shower -- for virtual dates. Here are some highlights. Full Article
us I'm a boomer afraid of the coronavirus. My millennial roommate thinks it's a joke By www.latimes.com Published On :: Fri, 1 May 2020 13:13:36 -0400 I know that many millennials are doing their part to flatten the curve. But it's nerve-wracking not to trust someone you live with. Full Article
us L.A.'s love coach answers the 7 most common coronavirus dating questions By www.latimes.com Published On :: Fri, 1 May 2020 13:52:20 -0400 L.A. dating coach Damona Hoffman tackles dating and relationship questions on her weekly podcast, "Dates & Mates." Today she shares answers to the most common questions about love in the time of coronavirus. Full Article
us USC needs to bounce back against Oregon State after double-OT loss to Oregon By www.latimes.com Published On :: Sat, 25 Jan 2020 02:00:39 -0500 The Trojans blew a chance to be first in the Pac-12 conference, help their NCAA tournament cause and significantly boost their seeding come March. Full Article
us Onyeka Okongwu puts on a show in USC's victory over Oregon State By www.latimes.com Published On :: Sat, 25 Jan 2020 22:22:47 -0500 Freshman forward Onyeka Okongwu scored 18 points and threw down several highlight-reel dunks in USC's 75-55 win at Oregon State. Full Article
us USC safety C.J. Pollard announces he is entering NCAA transfer portal By www.latimes.com Published On :: Mon, 27 Jan 2020 13:08:34 -0500 Safety C.J. Pollard announced on Monday he is leaving USC and entering the NCAA transfer portal. Full Article
us Kobe Bryant's death hits close to home for USC basketball players By www.latimes.com Published On :: Tue, 28 Jan 2020 10:30:07 -0500 For Ethan Anderson and others who'd grown up in the long shadow Kobe Bryant cast, it seemed Bryant would always be there, his presence looming forever over Los Angeles. Full Article
us USC's basketball team is hoping for a favorable February this season By www.latimes.com Published On :: Wed, 29 Jan 2020 23:14:32 -0500 The USC men's basketball team has been hot, winning 10 of its last 12 games. But the Trojans are approaching February, a month that had been brutal for them. Full Article