t 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
t Lakers work out JR Smith and Dion Waiters as they seek to fill final roster spot By www.latimes.com Published On :: Mon, 2 Mar 2020 19:41:44 -0500 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. Full Article
t 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
t 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
t 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
t How LeBron James knows when to shoot from 30 feet or farther By www.latimes.com Published On :: Wed, 4 Mar 2020 20:03:02 -0500 Lakers star LeBron James pulled up 36 feet and made a shot against the 76ers on Tuesday. How does he know when to shoot those: "It's just a feeling." Full Article
t 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
t 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
t 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
t LeBron James leads Lakers past Bucks and Giannis Antetokounmpo By www.latimes.com Published On :: Sat, 7 Mar 2020 02:08:48 -0500 Lakers star LeBron James scored 37 points on 12-for-21 shooting and added seven assists and eight rebounds in a 113-103 victory over Milwaukee. Full Article
t 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
t LeBron James on games without spectators: 'I ain't playing' By www.latimes.com Published On :: Sat, 7 Mar 2020 22:00:40 -0500 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." Full Article
t 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
t Dion Waiters, Lakers not worried about past, only how he can help in future By www.latimes.com Published On :: Sat, 7 Mar 2020 19:33:27 -0500 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." Full Article
t 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
t 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
t 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
t 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
t 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
t 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
t 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
t LeBron James changes his stance, says he would play games without fans By www.latimes.com Published On :: Tue, 10 Mar 2020 15:45:40 -0400 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. Full Article
t Lakers suffer letdown in last-minute loss to Nets, as potential bigger problem looms By www.latimes.com Published On :: Wed, 11 Mar 2020 02:34:19 -0400 The Lakers fought back from a late deficit to give themselves a chance but it wasn't enough as a last-second three-pointer by Anthony Davis didn't fall and the Nets walked away with the win. Full Article
t 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
t 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
t 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
t 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
t Commentary: NBA title hopes hang in limbo for Lakers and Clippers By www.latimes.com Published On :: Sat, 14 Mar 2020 19:23:29 -0400 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? Full Article
t 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
t 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
t 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
t 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
t 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
t 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
t 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
t Lakers' LeBron James says layoff is not good for his 35-year-old body By www.latimes.com Published On :: Thu, 26 Mar 2020 15:49:09 -0400 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. Full Article
t 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
t 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
t Kobe Bryant towel sells for more than $33,000 at auction By www.latimes.com Published On :: Mon, 30 Mar 2020 11:08:40 -0400 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. Full Article
t LeBron James gets his wish with new Michael Jordan documentary series release date By www.latimes.com Published On :: Tue, 31 Mar 2020 14:05:07 -0400 LeBron James celebrates a report that ESPN will announce an April 19 debut for the 10-part Michael Jordan docuseries "The Last Dance." Full Article
t 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
t 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
t Lakers legend Kobe Bryant to be inducted into Basketball Hall of Fame By www.latimes.com Published On :: Sat, 4 Apr 2020 12:17:52 -0400 NBA greats Kobe Bryant, Tim Duncan and Kevin Garnett are part of the 2020 Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame class. Full Article
t 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
t 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
t 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
t Rob Pelinka says Lakers passed all tests, hopes for Finals exam By www.latimes.com Published On :: Wed, 8 Apr 2020 15:55:35 -0400 Rob Pelinka, the Lakers' general manager and top basketball executive, discusses the uncertain future of the NBA and potential title chase for the team. Full Article
t LeBron James proud of Lakers' season, but he would like closure By www.latimes.com Published On :: Wed, 8 Apr 2020 20:41:54 -0400 Lakers star LeBron James tells reporters Wednesday that he's "proud of what we were able to accomplish to this point." He hopes to resume title chase if it's safe. Full Article
t 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
t NBA's plans for resuming season, holding the draft and free agency remain uncertain By www.latimes.com Published On :: Sun, 12 Apr 2020 10:00:18 -0400 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. Full Article