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SNL's LaVar Ball returns to present new $500 Big Baller Brand velcro sandal

SNL's Lavar Ball (Kenan Thompson) made his hilarious return on Saturday night to talk about his son Lonzo and the Lakers missing the NBA playoffs.

Ten-year G League veteran Andre Ingram drops 19 points in Lakers debut

Andre Ingram finally broke into the NBA after 10 years in the G League (formerly the D League) and the 32-year-old took full advantage, scoring 19 points in his Lakers debut.

Blake Birt

ESPN cut away from Lakers' potential game-winning shot against Spurs

ESPN's broadcast of Wednesday night's game between the Spurs and the Lakers cut away at the worst time.

Three incidents that turned up heat in new Lakers-Nuggets mini-rivalry

Tuesday night's game between the Lakers and Nuggets at Staples Center was just the latest chapter of what has become a surprisingly fun mini-rivalry for two up-and-coming teams.

Jordan Greer

Matt Barnes says beef with Derek Fisher is over, explains real reason behind conflict

Matt Barnes and Derek Fisher came to blows back in 2015, but it appears the former teammates have finally buried the hatchet.

Jordan Greer

The Canadian Roundup

Jamal Murray and Andrew Wiggins highlight some strong performances from Canadians around the league this week.

Gilbert McGregor

Magic feel 'cheated' after clock error, obscure rule help seal win for Lakers

A seldom-applied rule ended any hope of Orlando beating LA at the horn.

Tom Gatto

Three things Lakers fans should be watching as productive season comes to close

Lakers fans need to keep an eye on the progress of their own team down the stretch — and the status of a certain star forward in Oklahoma City.

Joe Morgan

Parker leads Spurs past Grizzlies

Tony Parker was demoted to a bench role this season, but he can still put up big numbers when called upon.

Alec Brzezinski

Watch Kobe Bryant's Oscar-winning film 'Dear Basketball'

Here's how you can watch Kobe Bryant's Oscar-nominated "Dear Basketball" film.

Jordan Heck

Lonzo Ball's recent surge proves patience is necessary, even for Big Ballers

While Lonzo Ball has certainly struggled at times in his first NBA season, his recent stretch of success should give Lakers fans plenty of hope.

Jordan Greer

Kobe Bryant wins Oscar for 'Dear Basketball' short film

Kobe Bryant needs to expand his trophy case after winning an Academy Award.

Blake Birt

Kobe Bryant's Oscar win derided by those who recall rape allegations

Kobe Bryant was charged in 2003 with raping a woman in Colorado. The charges were later dropped. The case was brought up by numerous social media commenters after Bryant won an Academy Award for "Dear Basketball."

Tom Gatto

NBA stars react to Kobe Bryant winning Oscar for 'Dear Basketball'

LeBron James, who dabbles in acting and filmmaking, was among those who congratulated the Mamba for a cinematic victory.

Tom Gatto

NBA coaching rumors: Suns targeting David Fizdale, but will Lakers intervene?

Sporting News' Mitch Lawrence bounces around the NBA to cover the biggest coaching rumors, including the latest on David Fizdale's search for a new job.

Mitch Lawrence

Lonzo Ball (sort of) loses to Bow Wow in shooting contest, brings shame upon House Baller

Rapper/actor Bow Wow shared a video showing the "Like Mike" star defeating Lakers rookie Lonzo Ball in a shooting contest.

Jordan Greer

Charles Barkley gets his money from the Trail Blazers

Portland reimburses Charles Barkley for a decades-old expense Sir Charles claimed on the air.

Tom Gatto

NBA All-Stars shine in LA, leaving Lakers, Clippers wondering who might return

Never have the Lakers and Clippers been so underrepresented in an All-Star Game, even as the weekend has unfolded in Los Angeles. That says something about the state of play for both teams.

Sean Deveney

The 5 best moments from Kobe and Shaq's TNT interview

Kobe Bryant and Shaquille O'Neal got together for a special interview on TNT.

Jordan Heck

Lonzo Ball's roller-coaster rookie season gives Lakers reason for optimism — and concern

It’s easy to see why players around the league have praised Lonzo Ball for being “someone that you want to play with.” He does, however, have some glaring weaknesses in his game.

Scott Rafferty

NBA trade deadline winners and losers: Cavs transform roster, Tyreke Evans (sadly) stays put

The Cavs easily won the day, but what about the rest of the league? Sporting News' Sean Deveney picks his biggest winners and losers from the NBA trade deadline.

Sean Deveney

Isaiah Thomas to come off bench for Lakers after agent said he wouldn't

The two-time All-Star will begin his tenure with the Lakers as a reserve.

Nick Birdsong

Lakers take home-run swing at trade deadline, open door for LeBron James, Paul George

It turns out the Lakers were not willing to wait another year. They have their eyes set on free agency this offseason — and on LeBron James and Paul George.

Joe Morgan

NBA trade deadline: Lakers' big move sets stage for star-studded summer

While it will initially be lost in the whirlwind of the Cavs' massive overhaul, the Lakers did an overhaul of their own in terms of their future obligations.

Danny Leroux

NBA trade rumors: Latest news, updates, buzz on 2018 trade deadline day

Rampant rumors flew around ahead of the NBA trade deadline with the Cavs dominating the day. Catch up on everything you missed here.

Jordan Greer

Paul George keeping LA in play even as he enjoys All-Star season in OKC

The attraction of playing at home is strong for Paul George, who's having an All-Star season in the heartland.

Tom Gatto

Thunder vs. Lakers: Preview, time, TV channel, how to watch online

The Lakers go for a fourth straight win when the Thunder come to Los Angeles on Thursday.

Gilbert McGregor

Lakers brass learns from past mistakes, lowers expectations ahead of trade deadline

Some Lakers fans saw the team adding stars like LeBron James and Paul George this offseason as a foregone conclusion. It's not. That warranted a lowering of expectations ahead of Thursday's trade deadline.

Sean Deveney

Magic Johnson vs. Steve Kerr: Who earned more absurd tampering fine?

Magic Johnson cost the Lakers $50,000 for his comments about Giannis Antetokounmpo, but the fine may not even be the most ridiculous of its kind.

Jordan Greer

VanVleet's career night leads Raptors to easy win over Lakers

The second-year point guard scored a career-high 25 points in Sunday's win.

John Arlia

NBA schedule: Week of Jan. 22 games include Celtics-Warriors, Cavaliers-Spurs

The top games in the NBA this week are headlined by a showdown between the East-leading Celtics and West-leading Warriors.

Skylar Rolstad

How Lakers can sign two max superstars, alter course of franchise

The Lakers are set up to be the biggest winners of the summer of 2018 if they can secure commitments and make the final moves necessary for a game-changing offseason.

Danny Leroux

NBA schedule: Week of Jan. 15 games include full MLK Day lineup, Warriors-Cavs

This week's NBA schedule includes a few highly-anticipated matchups between top teams, including Warriors vs. Cavs and Warriors vs. Rockets.

Skylar Rolstad

Lakers, Luke Walton can solve LaVar Ball problem without condemning ESPN

The Lakers and head coach Luke Walton knew what they were getting when they selected Lonzo Ball as the second pick in the 2017 NBA Draft — a whole lot of his motormouthed father, LaVar.

Sean Deveney

NBA schedule: Week of Jan. 8 games include Cavs-Raptors and Warriors-Bucks

A matchup between two Eastern Conference contenders highlights this week's NBA schedule.

Skylar Rolstad

NBA trade rumors: Lakers have offered Julius Randle, Jordan Clarkson in trade talks

The Lakers would reportedly "love" to trade Jordan Clarkson and Julius Randle, but will they move the youngsters before the February deadline?

Jordan Greer

Class of 2017 stars Tatum, Mitchell and Kuzma take different paths to first-year success

Jayson Tatum, Donovan Mitchell and Kyle Kuzma are taking on challenges, playing major roles and not shaking in their sneakers at the first sign of trouble. It's a new world of NBA rookies.

Mitch Lawrence

Paul George addresses persistent Lakers rumors ahead of LA road trip

Those rumors surrounding Paul George possibly joining the Lakers this offseason will not die down, and George isn't hiding from them.

Jordan Greer

Lakers stealing notes from Warriors' blueprint in hopes of building contender

When the Lakers hired coach Luke Walton, it wasn't simply because he was part of the LA family. The organization wanted him to take what he learned from the Warriors and apply it to this young Lakers squad.

Joe Morgan

NBA schedule: Week of Dec. 25 NBA games, including premier Christmas Day matchups

Cavs-Warriors highlights the NBA Christmas Day schedule, but the rest of the week also packs a few must-see games.

Skylar Rolstad

LeBron James joining Lakers? Three reasons why Cavs superstar won't be heading to LA

Is the current Lakers organization the optimal spot for LeBron James to check all of the boxes left on his list before he eventually walks away from the game? That’s doubtful.

Joe Morgan

Magic Johnson, Isiah Thomas embrace in reconciliation on NBA TV

The Hall of Famers end their longstanding beef, with Johnson telling Thomas he's sorry if he hurt his friend.

Tom Gatto

Raptors watch from afar as Lakers retire Kobe Bryant's jerseys

Toronto joined the rest of the basketball world in watching the Lakers retire both No. 8 and No. 24 on Monday night.

Ryan Young

Kobe Bryant jersey ceremony a symbol of how far today's Lakers have to go

Kobe Bryant is now part of the Lakers' championship past. He wants the franchise's next generation to reach the high standards he and other LA legends set.

Tom Gatto

With Kobe Bryant's jerseys retired, three big questions about Lakers icon remain

Big questions about Kobe Bryant remain unanswered because his legacy is one that doesn't exist in the world of black and white. We may never find the answers to those questions.

Jordan Greer

Kobe Bryant, LeBron James puppet commercials return to celebrate jersey retirement of Lakers legend

Nike has released three new commercials with puppet LeBron James and puppet Kobe Bryant chatting on the beach about Bryant's illustrious career.

Jordan Greer

NBA schedule: Week of Dec. 18 games include Celtics-Knicks and Lakers-Warriors

The premier matchups this week include Celtics-Knicks and Lakers-Warriors.

Skylar Rolstad

Lakers honoring Bryant by retiring both jersey numbers Monday night

Kobe Bryant will be the first player in NBA history to have two jersey numbers retired by the same franchise

John Arlia

The good, the bad and the Balls: Evaluating progress of young Lakers

The incredibly young Lakers roster that Luke Walton is tasked with developing has shown flashes of potential while also displaying the maddening tendencies of a team trying to find its way.

Joe Morgan

LeBron James signing with Lakers considered 'long shot,' report says

Don't get too excited about that dream of luring LeBron James to Los Angeles, Lakers fans.

Jordan Greer

LeBron James chats up Lonzo Ball, plays mind games with world

LeBron James kept everyone from reading lips as he spoke to Lonzo Ball. Seems extreme. Why would anyone want to know what King James says to a rookie, right? Right?

Tom Gatto

Thursday scores and highlights

A look around the NBA for Thursday night's scores and highlights.

Alec Brzezinski

LaVar Ball not staying silent after meeting with Magic Johnson, Rob Pelinka

LaVar Ball says he and Lakers upper management are just trying to do "what's best for the team," but he also says he will continue to speak his mind. He also believes he knows how best to coach his son.

Tom Gatto

Lakers vs. Knicks gave us the most fun, frenetic sequence of the early NBA season

The Lakers and Knicks combined for eight consecutive made field goals over a wild two-minute stretch in the third quarter Tuesday night at Madison Square Garden.

Jordan Greer

Lakers' Ingram hits game-winner

The Lakers earned a much-needed win thanks to late heroics from Brandon Ingram.

Alec Brzezinski

Lakers' Brandon Ingram sinks Sixers with big 3 off Lonzo Ball feed

Lonzo Ball sets up Brandon Ingram for the go-ahead 3 in the final second of an entertaining matchup in Philly.

Tom Gatto

Lakers enforce 'LaVar Ball Rule'

Media at the Staples Center are prohibited from gathering with family and friends of Lakers players after games.

Arthur Weinstein

Jamal Murray on showing up Lonzo Ball: 'I may have taken it too far'

Nuggets guard Jamal Murray dribbled around Lakers rookie Lonzo Ball to end Saturday night's game. Julius Randle clearly wasn't a fan of the move.

Jordan Greer

Luke Walton better off just blocking out LaVar Ball's noise about Lonzo, Lakers

LA coach Luke Walton took a minute Tuesday to respond to LaVar Ball's criticism of the Lakers' coaching staff. From now on, Walton shouldn't give LaVar the satisfaction of a response.

Tom Gatto

Luke Walton, Lakers back up Lonzo Ball after scuffle with Suns

Lakers rookie Lonzo Ball caught some heat for not taking action during an altercation with the Suns, but he still has the full support of his coaches and teammates.

Jordan Greer

Lonzo Ball's slow start for Lakers doesn't warrant any 'bust' talk

Lonzo Ball has struggled in his rookie season. There's no doubt about that. But let's calm down with using "bust" when it comes to the Lakers point guard.

Joe Morgan

Friday scores and highlights

A look at the scores and highlights from around the NBA Friday.

Alec Brzezinski

Sixers' Joel Embiid is becoming the complete package, and that's terrifying

Sixers center Joel Embiid posted 46 points, 15 rebounds, seven assists and seven blocks against the Lakers. But it wasn't just about what Embiid did — it was how he did it.

Jordan Greer

Bucks, Wizards win fourth straight

Bucks, Wizards win fourth straight games to move up in East.

Alec Brzezinski

Lonzo Ball's shooting, psychological struggles can be traced back to LaVar's hype train

Lakers point guard Lonzo Ball is under more pressure and scrutiny than any rookie this season, a tribute to his father’s mouth.

Sean Deveney

NBA wrap: Cavs fall to Hawks

The Cavaliers have looked out of sorts early this season.

Alec Brzezinski

Lowry, DeRozan lead Raptors after rough start in Los Angeles on Friday

DeRozan's 24 points, Lowry's triple-double, help Toronto snap two-game losing streak.

Ryan Young

What will Lakers do if LaVar Ball goes off on Luke Walton? NBA coaches weigh in

Sporting News polled several coaches to find out how they’d handle Lonzo Ball's dad if they coached the Lakers and LaVar went off on them. Here's what they had to say.

Mitch Lawrence

Lowry's triple-double pushes Raptors back to beat Lakers

Kyle Lowry leads Toronto out of 17-point hold to beat Los Angeles 101-92.

Ryan Young

Raptors prepare for rookie Lonzo Ball, Lakers on West Coast swing

The Raptors continue their road trip on Friday, this time against Lonzo Ball and the Lakers.

Alec Gearty

NBA Draft pick protections: Celtics, Sixers will have eyes on Lakers all season

The most important protected pick in the NBA is owned by the Lakers, but LA has no rights to its first-round choice. Here are a few other pick protections that could shape the 2017-18 season.

Danny Leroux

Raptors notebook: Golden State scores last 10 points to top Toronto

Toronto has now dropped two straight after opening the season with back-to-back wins.

E.Jay Zarett

Biggest NBA overreactions: Lonzo Ball's debut, Warriors' struggles, Giannis Antetokounmpo's explosion

The Warriors won't win the title, Lonzo Ball is a bust (or Rookie of the Year) and more hot takes from the first week of NBA action.

Jordan Greer

Lonzo, LaVar hear it from Patrick Beverley in Lakers' opener: Welcome to the NBA, Ballers

Clippers guard Patrick Beverley, defensive whiz and general basketball pest, introduced himself to the Ball clan on Thursday.

Tom Gatto

Fultz, Fox, Smith among high draft picks to show potential in NBA debuts

Half of the top 10 picks in this year's draft made their professional debuts on Wednesday. Their stats looked good.

Tom Gatto

Can Lakers snag two stars? Teams with big cap space ahead of 2018 offseason

While there are other franchises that can clear significant space, these look like the most likely major players in the 2018 offseason.

Danny Leroux

Ronaldinho predicted Messi's greatness

Thanks to his relationship with a couple of superstars, the future NBA Hall of Famer has a close connection with the Spanish side

Sacha Pisani

Magic Johnson, not Kobe Bryant, is the greatest Laker — even if he won't admit it

And if we're talking second place, let's start with Kareem Abdul-Jabbar.

Mike DeCourcy

Shaq's all-time Lakers vs. Pippen's all-time Bulls? Let NBA 2K15 decide

The arguments this last week over which team would win between an All-Time Bulls and All-Time Lakers have generated wide-ranging opinions. An NBA 2K15 simulation examines the matchup - results, analysis, and highlights included.

Bryan Wiedey

NBA's most valuable teams by media exposure

SN contributor General Sentiment ranks all 30 NBA teams by their overall media exposure value as determined by the amount of chatter and positivity of exposure across the web during the last year.

General Sentiment

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