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Doc Rivers says Clippers goals haven't changed despite COVID-19

Clippers coach Doc Rivers checks in daily with players and reminds them of their championship goal and not to use hiatus as a reason they can't win.




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Clippers' Patrick Beverley is himself again in 'NBA2K' tournament quarterfinal win

Clippers teammates Patrick Beverley and Montrezl Harrell stay alive in the "NBA2K" charity tournament.




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'NBA 2K' Players Tournament could be more than one-time event

Positive initial feedback from the "NBA 2K" Players Tournament suggests it could be a viable alternative moving forward, organizers said.




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Patrick Beverley abruptly walks out after losing in 'NBA 2K' Players Tournament

Clippers' Patrick Beverley quickly walks off camera after being swept by Phoenix's Deandre Ayton in "NBA 2K" Players Tournament. Devin Booker takes the title.




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Los planes de la NBA para reanudar la temporada, mantener el draft y la agencia libre siguen siendo inciertos

En medio del brote de coronavirus, la NBA no ha decidido cuándo podría reiniciar la temporada, o si el draft y la agencia libre se llevarán a cabo según lo programado




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Markazi: Patrick Beverley playing 'Call of Duty' and aiming to win the wait

In between 'NBA 2K' games and rounds of 'Call of Duty,' Clippers guard Patrick Beverley is focused on staying ready for the NBA's potential return.




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Mark Hughes, a finalist for Bulls GM job, plays key role for Clippers

Since arriving in 2017, assistant GM Mark Hughes has risen in the Clippers' ranks, filling many roles suited to his personality and skills.




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Clippers' window to win NBA title is smaller than you might think

The Clippers became NBA championship contenders with Kawhi Leonard and Paul George, but after this season, if there is one, some key players could leave.




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Clippers coach Doc Rivers speaks to Rams players about leadership and winning

Clippers coach Doc Rivers spent time Thursday speaking to Rams players and answering questions about winning through teamwork.




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Markazi: How Staples Center officials hustled to put on Kobe Bryant's memorial

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.




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LeBron James to sit out Lakers game against Warriors on Thursday

LeBron James will not play in the Lakers' game against the Golden State Warriors on Thursday night in San Francisco because of a strained groin.




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WNBA lost a huge supporter in Kobe Bryant. Who will step up?

Kobe Bryant "walked the walk," as WNBA star Nneka Ogwumike said, in supporting women's sports, particularly basketball. Can his void be filled?




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With LeBron James out, Anthony Davis leads way in Lakers' win

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.




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Inside the ultra-competitive world of Kobe Bryant merchandise after his death

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.




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Lakers still figuring out how to play with LeBron James out of the lineup

The Lakers are have a rating of plus-8.4 when LeBron James is the court, but it drops to a minus-0.1 when he rests, according to NBA.com.




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Deputies were ordered to delete Kobe Bryant crash photos to avoid discipline, sources say

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.




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Best Game Ever: Anthony Davis had never been in a zone like this one

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.




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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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 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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Lakers to ask top executives to voluntarily defer 20% of salary

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.




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Rob Pelinka says Lakers passed all tests, hopes for Finals exam

Rob Pelinka, the Lakers' general manager and top basketball executive, discusses the uncertain future of the NBA and potential title chase for the team.




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Markazi: Ex-Laker Troy Daniels has a new team but missing one vital thing

Former Laker and current Denver Nugget Troy Daniels can't do much basketball-wise right now because he doesn't have a home court.




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NBA's plans for resuming season, holding the draft and free agency remain uncertain

Amid the coronavirus outbreak, the NBA hasn't decided when it might restart the season, or if the draft and free agency will be held as scheduled.




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Vanessa Bryant shares Instagram post on Kobe's farewell anniversary

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.