v Clippers coach Doc Rivers speaks to Rams players about leadership and winning By www.latimes.com Published On :: Thu, 30 Apr 2020 23:15:16 -0400 Clippers coach Doc Rivers spent time Thursday speaking to Rams players and answering questions about winning through teamwork. Full Article
v With LeBron James out, Anthony Davis leads way in Lakers' win By www.latimes.com Published On :: Fri, 28 Feb 2020 01:24:51 -0500 Anthony Davis finished with 23 points and six rebounds as the Lakers won their seventh straight game in a win over the injury-plagued Golden State Warriors. Full Article
v Inside the ultra-competitive world of Kobe Bryant merchandise after his death By www.latimes.com Published On :: Fri, 28 Feb 2020 09:00:13 -0500 Hours after Kobe Bryant's death, speculators were registering domain names connected to the tragedy. Merchandise tied to the Lakers legend is in heavy demand. Full Article
v Deputies were ordered to delete Kobe Bryant crash photos to avoid discipline, sources say By www.latimes.com Published On :: Sat, 29 Feb 2020 01:05:18 -0500 In an attempt to keep the matter under wraps, the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department quietly ordered deputies to delete any photos of the Kobe Bryant helicopter crash scene after a citizen complained that a deputy was showing the gruesome images at a Norwalk bar, two public safety sources with knowledge of the events said. Full Article
v Best Game Ever: Anthony Davis had never been in a zone like this one By www.latimes.com Published On :: Sat, 29 Feb 2020 11:00:14 -0500 Anthony Davis never felt quite the way he did in a game four years ago, the kind of place that's almost indescribable, when he had 59 points and 20 rebounds. Full Article
v 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
v 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
v 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
v 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
v 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
v 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
v 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
v 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
v 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
v 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
v 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
v 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
v 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
v 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
v 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
v 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
v 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
v 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
v 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
v 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
v 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
v 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
v 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
v 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
v 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
v 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
v 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
v 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
v 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
v 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
v 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
v 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
v 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
v 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
v Lakers to ask top executives to voluntarily defer 20% of salary By www.latimes.com Published On :: Tue, 7 Apr 2020 17:04:02 -0400 The Lakers plan to ask top-level executives to voluntarily defer 20% of their pay as the team navigates its finances during the COVID-19 pandemic. Full Article
v Markazi: Ex-Laker Troy Daniels has a new team but missing one vital thing By www.latimes.com Published On :: Fri, 10 Apr 2020 18:45:18 -0400 Former Laker and current Denver Nugget Troy Daniels can't do much basketball-wise right now because he doesn't have a home court. Full Article
v Vanessa Bryant shares Instagram post on Kobe's farewell anniversary By www.latimes.com Published On :: Mon, 13 Apr 2020 20:17:11 -0400 Vanessa Bryant took to Instagram on Monday, the fourth anniversary of Kobe's 60-point farewell game, to share some heart-wrenching thoughts about late husband. Full Article
v Survey: LeBron is L.A.'s favorite athlete, and he plays for the favorite team By www.latimes.com Published On :: Fri, 17 Apr 2020 09:00:45 -0400 Loyola Marymount asked Los Angeles residents to name their favorite athlete and favorite team. Who finished just behind LeBron James and the Lakers? Full Article
v Plaschke: LeBron James goes from shunned to beloved in L.A., a remarkable image makeover By www.latimes.com Published On :: Fri, 17 Apr 2020 14:46:56 -0400 Lakers star LeBron James was overwhelmingly voted as the favorite local athlete in a new survey, only a year after he was booed in Staples Center. Full Article
v Vanessa Bryant wishes Kobe a happy 19th wedding anniversary on Instagram By www.latimes.com Published On :: Sat, 18 Apr 2020 14:33:08 -0400 Vanessa Bryant celebrated the anniversary of her wedding to her late husband Kobe by posting a photo and a heartfelt message on Instagram. Full Article
v The resumption of NBA season might rely on protocols not yet available By www.latimes.com Published On :: Mon, 20 Apr 2020 17:22:38 -0400 Before NBA play can resume, a number of medical protocols should be in place to protect players, staff and arena workers. Medical experts say that is a problem. Full Article
v 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
v Some NBA teams will be allowed to open facilities in May for individual workouts By www.latimes.com Published On :: Sat, 25 Apr 2020 19:28:29 -0400 NBA teams in states with relaxed or no stay-at-home orders will be allowed to open their facilities beginning May 1, but only for individual workouts. Full Article
v 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
v Plaschke: Magical Lakers season could vanish not only without a title, but without a trace By www.latimes.com Published On :: Thu, 30 Apr 2020 13:49:53 -0400 LeBron James and Anthony Davis enjoyed a magical season together. In a summer lost to the coronavirus, no team loses more than the Lakers. Full Article