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Expert medical analysis on LeBron James' ankle injury and recovery

For more clarity on James' injury and its impact, The Sporting News reached out to medical expert Dr. Michael S. George, who explained peroneal tendinopathy and how it will affect the Lakers star this season and beyond.

Gilbert McGregor

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Is LeBron James playing vs. Warriors on Thursday?

LeBron James has been dealing with an ankle injury. Will the Lakers star be available for Thursday's matchup against the Warriors?

Kyle Irving

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Why was LeBron James connected to Warriors at trade deadline?

The Warriors reportedly inquired about LeBron James' availability at the 2024 NBA trade deadline.

Kyle Irving

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How LeBron James' All-Star Game shoes paid tribute to Deion Sanders

LeBron James wore LeBron 21 Air DT Max shoes at the NBA All-Star Game, a nod toward a certain football legend.

Dan Treacy

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LeBron James says Warriors' rumored trade interest 'never even got to me'

Days after a report indicated the Warriors made a push to acquire LeBron James ahead of the trade deadline, James downplayed the idea that a deal was realistic.

Dan Treacy

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LeBron James gets honest with his Lakers future and retirement plans

LeBron James addressed the media ahead of the 2024 NBA All-Star Game, talking about what's next for his future.

Kyle Irving

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Why the Lakers, Hawks say yes and no to this Trae Young trade

There's speculation that the Lakers are interested in trading for Trae Young. Here's what a deal would look like, and why it would or wouldn't make sense.

Stephen Noh

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LeBron James' agent pours cold water over Warriors rumors

The Warriors tried to acquire LeBron James, but he's committed to the Lakers.

Gilbert McGregor

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Warriors attempted to pair LeBron with Stephen Curry at trade deadline

LeBron James wasn't traded out of Los Angeles at the NBA trade deadline, but he had an option to leave the Lakers if he so desired.

Jacob Camenker

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Why NBA teams think LeBron James could take a pay cut in free agency

Interesting decisions are looming for LeBron James, the Lakers and the rest of the NBA.

Gilbert McGregor

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Spencer Dinwiddie to sign with Lakers: Will the veteran guard make an impact in LA?

Spencer Dinwiddie plans to sign with the Lakers once he clears waivers on Saturday.

Kyle Irving

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What to know about the first of Kobe Bryant's three statues outside Crypto.com Arena

The first of three statues of Kobe Bryant was revealed in Los Angeles on Thursday night. Here are the details that fans need to know.

Bryan Murphy

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Vanessa Bryant answers critics of pose for Kobe Bryant's first statue: 'Tough s—'

The Lakers unveiled a statue of Kobe Bryant outside their home stadium, and his wife had a thing or two to say to the haters.

Bryan Murphy

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Why the Lakers didn't make a trade at the 2024 deadline

Considering the rumors that ran rampant, the Lakers' lack of deals came as a surprise to many, but it appears that the franchise's inaction was strategic.

Gilbert McGregor

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Lakers unveil statue honoring Kobe Bryant

Here is everything you need to know about the Lakers' latest tribute to one of the greatest players to ever don the purple and gold.

Gilbert McGregor

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LeBron James shuts down inquiries about Lakers' trade deadline plans

The Lakers are one of the most intriguing teams to watch as the NBA trade deadline approaches.

Bryan Murphy

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Lakers trade deadline primer: Can Los Angeles strike gold again?

The Lakers are one of the NBA's more interesting trade-deadline teams once again.

Scott Rafferty

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LeBron James teases idea of playing for Knicks ahead of Lakers' game at MSG

LeBron James has long called Madison Square Garden his favorite arena and ahead of the Lakers' game against the Knicks, he teased the idea of playing for New York.

Kyle Irving

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LeBron's agent addresses trade rumors involving Lakers superstar

Will the Lakers trade superstar LeBron James? His agent, Rich Paul, responded to the rumors.

Crissy Froyd

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The latest on LeBron James' status vs. Celtics

Here's the latest on LeBron James' status against the Celtics.

Scott Rafferty

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The latest on Anthony Davis' status vs. Celtics

Here's the latest on Anthony Davis' status against the Celtics.

Scott Rafferty

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Why LeBron James' LeGM nickname is trending ahead of trade deadline

In the lead-up to this year's Feb. 8 trade deadline, "LeGM" has started to trend on social media. What does it mean? Here is a somewhat straightforward explanation of one of James' many nicknames.

Gilbert McGregor

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What LeBron James' history of cryptic tweets means for the Lakers

As the world attempts to decipher LeBron James' emoji usage, look back at the history of some of his cryptic social media posts to get an idea of what the latest could mean.

Gilbert McGregor

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Hawks fans heckle D'Angelo Russell with 'we don't want you' chant

Hawks fans have heard the trade rumors linking their team to Lakers guard D'Angelo Russell. It seems some fans are opposed to a potential deal.

Gilbert McGregor

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Anthony Davis among Lakers not happy with Dillon Brooks: 'It's bogus'

Anthony Davis and Darvin Ham spoke up in defense of Jarred Vanderbilt and against Dillon Brooks after the Lakers' 135-119 loss to the Rockets.

Jacob Camenker

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Ranking trade targets for the Lakers, from Zach LaVine to Bruce Brown

The Lakers have been tied to several guards in the trade market. Who among Dejounte Murray, Zach LaVine, Malcolm Brogdon, Bruce Brown Jr. and Kyle Lowry makes the most sense?

Stephen Noh

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LeBron James sets all-time record for NBA All-Star selections

LeBron James is now the sole owner of yet another all-time NBA record.

Gilbert McGregor

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When will LeBron James reach 40,000 career points?

What other milestones could LeBron James reach in his 21st season? Here is a look at what type of history the Lakers star can make in 2023-24.

Gilbert McGregor

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Why Lakers head coach Darvin Ham is on the hot seat

Here are what the latest rumors may mean for the Lakers moving forward.

Gilbert McGregor

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Raptors coach Darko Rajakovic rips officials in epic rant after loss

Rajakovic will likely pick up a hefty fine for his comments, but they endeared the first-year head coach to his players.

Jacob Camenker

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LeBron James gives blunt assessment of Lakers' current struggles

The Lakers have lost 10 out of 13 games since winning the In-Season Tournament championship.

Gilbert McGregor

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The best trade candidates to help LeBron James and Anthony Davis

With the trade deadline quickly approaching, here are some players who could solve some of L.A.'s biggest issues.

Scott Rafferty

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LeBron James, Lakers irate after review doesn't overturn potential tying shot

LeBron James came close to hitting a heroic game-tying jumper to ring in his 39th birthday. How close? Well, about an inch away.

Gilbert McGregor

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LeBron James is 'making everyone else's 39 look all bad'

Born on Dec. 30, 1984, LeBron James is now one step closer to dominating the league at age 40. First, he'll look to continue doing so at age 39.

Gilbert McGregor

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Why Lakers have instituted changes in their starting lineup

Here's why the Lakers made the lineup change and what it means moving forward.

Gilbert McGregor

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LeBron James vs. Jayson Tatum is the modern era of Lakers-Celtics rivalry

It has become clear that LeBron James and Jayson Tatum understand what is at stake when their Lakers and Celtics face off.

Kyle Irving

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The history of LeBron James on Christmas Day

There is no Christmas Day in the NBA without LeBron James.

Scott Rafferty

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Kareem Abdul-Jabbar hospitalized after breaking hip during L.A. concert

Abdul-Jabbar, 76, was transferred to a hospital shortly after suffering the injury. His current condition is unknown.

David Suggs

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What you need to know about LeBron James' calf injury

Here's the latest news on LeBron James' injury and when he is expected to return.

Scott Rafferty

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Explaining the unexpected beef between LeBron James and Jeremy Sochan

Here's how in-game trash talk has led to a beef that's largely consisted of internet trolling between Jeremy Sochan and fans of LeBron James.

Gilbert McGregor

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Zach LaVine reportedly would like trade to Lakers. Should LA pursue?

With Zach LaVine reportedly looking to join his Klutch Sports teammates in Los Angeles, would it be in the Lakers' best interest to pursue Chicago's prolific guard?

Gilbert McGregor

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This LeBron James stat helps explain how he's defying Father Time

A few things are helping LeBron James get the upper hand on Father Time right now. Here's one of them.

Scott Rafferty

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Does LeBron James get legacy boost from his In-Season Tournament MVP?

Has James, a four-time MVP, four-time champion and four-time Finals MVP, actually added to his legacy by winning the NBA's In-Season Tournament? He may not have added to it, but he certainly didn't hurt himself.

Gilbert McGregor

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Why Anthony Davis' In-Season Tournament championship stats won't count

What happens to the stats from the In-Season Tournament Championship? Here's what will come of Anthony Davis' historic performance.

Gilbert McGregor

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The numbers behind LeBron James' In-Season Tournament run

LeBron James, who continuously defies logic in his 21st season, has somehow shifted into another gear during In-Season Tournament games.

Gilbert McGregor

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LeBron, Lakers cruise to In-Season Tournament championship

The Sporting News is tracking updates from throughout the In-Season Tournament Semifinals game between the Lakers and Pelicans.

Gilbert McGregor

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Why Lakers can't wear black jerseys for In-Season Tournament semifinal

The Lakers have gone 3-0 wearing those jerseys during the In-Season Tournament. But they'll be forced to mix it up moving forward.

Edward Sutelan

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Three reasons LeBron James is still one of NBA's most clutch players

LeBron James continues to turn his game up in the biggest moments, even at the age of 38.

Stephen Noh

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LeBron James' historic stat line, controversial timeout leads Lakers past Suns in IST

LeBron James turned back the clock to keep the Lakers' In-Season Tournament hopes alive but it will be overshadowed by a controversial timeout late in the fourth quarter.

Kyle Irving

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Could LeBron James miss a Lakers game to watch Bronny's college debut?

Could LeBron James miss a Lakers game to watch Bronny's USC debut? The two teams' upcoming schedules have a fair bit of overlap in the coming month, making the prospect a real possibility.

Gilbert McGregor

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LeBron James becomes first player to reach 39,000 career points

Just nine months after becoming the NBA's all-time leading scorer, James crossed another milestone off the list as the first-ever NBA player to score 39,000 career points.

Gilbert McGregor

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How LeBron James is still performing at an elite level

LeBron James is turning 39 this year, yet he is still one of the best players in the league. A look into how he is still dominating the game.

Stephen Noh

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Rui Hachimura has a strong theory about LeBron James-Dillon Brooks beef

"For Bron, it's nothing. It's actually good for him," Hachimura said. "He needs that motivation. It actually brings him more to the game."

Scott Rafferty

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LeBron delivers timeless takeover performance in Lakers win over Rockets

Even in Year 21, LeBron James is proving he still has what it takes to completely take over a game in the fourth quarter.

Kyle Irving

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Explaining Lakers' decision to move Austin Reaves to the bench

After a deep run in the 2023 postseason, the Lakers entered the 2023-24 season with high expectations. Less than a month into the year, a slow start has Los Angeles in search of answers to right the ship.

Gilbert McGregor

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The latest updates on LeBron James' calf injury

LeBron James missed his first game of the season on Sunday, Nov. 12 with a left calf contusion. When will he be able to return for the Lakers?

Kyle Irving

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The latest news on Anthony Davis' hip injury

Anthony Davis missed the Lakers' blowout loss to the Rockets while he nursed his hip injury.

Edward Sutelan

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LeBron James vs. Dillon Brooks: The complete history of trash talk

Dillon Brooks tried prodding at LeBron James during the 2023 NBA Playoffs but it was the Lakers star who got the last laugh. Where did the animosity between these two players come from?

Kyle Irving

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LeBron James' heavy workload is spelling early doom for the Lakers

LeBron James' brilliance in Year 21 has allowed the Lakers to tread water. But they will need a lot more from their role players if they want to contend.

Stephen Noh

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Why LeBron James could see heavily reduced minutes this season

Based on comments from LeBron James and Lakers head coach Darvin Ham, the restriction is something fans may need to get used to.

Gilbert McGregor

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LeBron powers Lakers to comeback win in duel with Durant

The Sporting News tracked live scoring updates and highlights from Lakers vs Suns.

Benyam Kidane

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Which players are top 25 on the NBA's all-time scoring list?

LeBron James has the all-time record for most points in NBA history, but there are a handful of active players also aiming to climb the list.

Kyle Irving

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Nikola Jokic notches a triple-double, Nuggets best Lakers on opening night

The Sporting News tracked live scoring updates and highlights from Lakers vs Nuggets.

Gilbert McGregor

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How much did Lakers sign Austin Reaves for this offseason?

The Lakers retained one of their top free agency priorities this summer, signing Austin Reaves to a four-year, $56 million deal to stay in Los Angeles.

Kyle Irving

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Comparing LeBron James in Year 21 to other NBA legends

Ahead of James' 21st NBA campaign, take a look back at what other players were able to do in Year 21 and look ahead to what James could accomplish in the year ahead.

Gilbert McGregor

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Why Anthony Davis and LeBron James are motivated by Nuggets' trash talk

What did the Nuggets say to upset the Lakers? Here are some of the things that came from Denver's camp this summer.

Gilbert McGregor

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How foot issues impacted LeBron James in 2022-23 season

Here's how James suffered the injury and how it impacted his 20th season in the NBA.

Scott Rafferty

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LeBron references ‘The Karate Kid' to describe mentoring Rui Hachimura

At Lakers media day, both LeBron James and Rui Hachimura spoke on their growing relationship after working out together all offseason.

Kyle Irving

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Why Rui Hachimura should take last spot in Lakers' starting lineup

The Lakers have one open spot in their starting lineup next to D'Angelo Russell, Austin Reaves, LeBron James and Anthony Davis. Here's why Rui Hachimura should take it.

Stephen Noh

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Will Austin Reaves win Most Improved Player award in 2023-24?

Austin Reaves' breakout performance at the 2023 FIBA Basketball World Cup has led to an adjustment in Most Improved Player odds ahead of the 2023-24 campaign, but is the hype warranted?

Kyle Irving

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Why LeBron James' Team USA recruiting push is no slam dunk

LeBron James is reportedly prepared to commit to the USA Basketball program ahead of next summer's Olympic Games, but he doesn't plan on being the only star who makes the trip to Paris.

Jordan Greer

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The truth behind Norm Nixon's relationships with Magic Johnson, Jerry West

After helping the Lakers win two titles in the early 1980s, Nixon was sent to the then-San Diego Clippers before the start of the 1983-84 campaign.

Jordan Greer

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How Lakers fans helped Kareem Abdul-Jabbar after tragic house fire

In the middle of his 14th NBA season, a devastating incident at Abdul-Jabbar's home completely changed his perspective and how he related to others.

Jordan Greer

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Why Lakers are big winners for signing Christian Wood

The Lakers added Christian Wood late in free agency. Here's why things might be different in Los Angeles for the talented big man.

Stephen Noh

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Curry vs. Magic: Comparing stats in GOAT point guard debate

Should Stephen Curry be placed above Magic Johnson on the all-time point guard list?

Jordan Greer

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Why Kobe Bryant ran through Pau Gasol in 2008 Olympics

Here's why Bryant famously ran through Gasol and the impact it had on both Team USA and the Lakers.

Scott Rafferty

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Why did Magic Johnson request trade from Lakers in 1981?

Johnson reached his boiling point in November 1981. After the Lakers' 113-110 win over the Jazz, he revealed that he was going to speak with team owner Jerry Buss about a trade.

Jordan Greer

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How Kobe Bryant and Pau Gasol formed an unbreakable bond

Through their experiences both on and off the court, Kobe Bryant and Pau Gasol were able to forge an unbreakable bond.

Jordan Greer

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Revisiting Pau Gasol's history in the NBA Finals

Before Pau Gasol officially enters the Hall of Fame, let's take a look back at his runs to the NBA Finals and how he performed in those series.

Jordan Greer

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2023 NBA Opening Night schedule revealed

Nikola Jokic and the defending champion Nuggets will take on LeBron James and the Lakers, while Kevin Durant and the Suns will take on Stephen Curry and the Warriors.

Kyle Irving

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Look at LeBron James in 'NBA 2K' through the years

We got our first look at LeBron James in "NBA 2K24."

Jordan Heck

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Breaking down Magic Johnson's famous 25-year contract with Lakers

In June 1981, Lakers owner Jerry Buss announced that Magic Johnson had signed a 25-year, $25 million contract. At the time, it was the longest and richest deal in sports history.

Jordan Greer

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Magic Johnson vs. Larry Bird: Comparing career stats

Here's a closer look at how the stats stack up in the individual battle between Magic Johnson and Larry Bird.

Jordan Greer

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Anthony Davis agrees to historic contract extension with Lakers

Anthony Davis is going to remain in the purple and gold for the long haul.

Benyam Kidane

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Jeanie Buss explains why LeBron James' jersey will be retired in LA

The Lakers have retired the jersey numbers of just 12 players in franchise history, and each player is a Hall of Famer.

Jordan Greer

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How LeBron James and Stephen Curry rivalry has developed over the years

Take a look back at the evolving dynamic of Stephen Curry and LeBron James through the years.

Gilbert McGregor

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How Max Christie’s breakout Summer League impacts Lakers rotation

Max Christie looked terrific in the Las Vegas Summer League. Can he break into the Lakers' rotation?

Stephen Noh

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Why LeBron James is changing his jersey number back to 23

Lakers star LeBron James will return for a 21st NBA season, but with one notable change: He'll again be wearing No. 23. Here's why James is making the switch.

Dan Treacy

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Darvin Ham explains why he believes Austin Reaves is a future All-Star

Reaves signed a four-year, $56 million contract extension with the Lakers this offseason.

Sam Jarden

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When do the Lakers play in NBA Summer League 2023?

Here's everything you need to know as the Lakers compete in the 2023 NBA Summer League.

Sam Jarden

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Full rosters for each team at the 2023 California Classic

The Sporting News has you covered with the full rosters for each of the six teams participating in the 2023 California Classic.

Gilbert McGregor

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Lakers free agent signings: Los Angeles makes multiple moves on Day 1

The Lakers sprinted out of the starting gate on Friday night, making multiple moves in free agency to solidify their roster.

Jordan Greer

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Austin Reaves free agency rumors: Tracking latest news on Lakers guard

Will the Lakers keep Austin Reaves in Los Angeles? Here are the latest rumors and updates on his status.

Jordan Greer

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Breaking down the biggest offseason decisions for the Lakers

Which free agents will the Lakers retain this summer? Here's what you need to know about the decisions management has to make.

Scott Rafferty

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Lakers draft picks 2023: Who did Los Angeles pick?

Here is everything you need to know about the Lakers selections at the 2023 NBA Draft.

Scott Rafferty

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Lakers, Heat headline potential Chris Paul destinations

The Suns are reportedly weighing their options to trade or waive 12-time All-Star Chris Paul. Where could the future Hall of Famer end up next?

Kyle Irving

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Timeline of Pat Riley's NBA Finals wins

Pat Riley is among the most decorated names in NBA history, having won NBA Finals championships as a player, assistant, head coach and executive.

Zac Al-Khateeb

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Inside LeBron James' relationships with Kyrie Irving, Luka Doncic

Irving reportedly wants the Mavericks to explore trade options in an effort to create a new "Big Three" in Dallas.

Jordan Greer

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Could the Mavs pair LeBron James with Luka Doncic and Kyrie Irving?

A reunion between Kyrie Irving and LeBron James may be on the table this offseason, just not in the way that many initially expected.

Gilbert McGregor

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LeBron James played with torn tendon in NBA playoffs

James said the injury affected his play, thoug he doesn't know whether it will require surgery as of yet.

Zac Al-Khateeb

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Shannon Sharpe-Kwame Brown feud, explained: How LeBron James is at center of it

The Sporting News breaks down everything you need to know about the dispute between the Pro Football Hall of Famer and the former NBA player.

Zac Al-Khateeb

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The Ultimate GOAT Scorecard: Year-by-year with MJ and LeBron

High school MJ or high school LeBron? UNC Jordan or early Cavs LeBron? Dream Team Jordan or Redeem Team LeBron? Now that Year 20 is over for The King, we put together a year-by-year scorecard for the all-time NBA GOAT debate.

Bill Bender

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The biggest factors to consider about LeBron's possible retirement

The Sporting News takes a closer look at LeBron James' comments and his situation with the Lakers.

Scott Rafferty

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Nuggets complete sweep over Lakers to advance to NBA Finals

The Sporting News was tracking live score updates and highlights throughout Game 4 of the Western Conference Finals.

Sam Jarden

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Is LeBron James retiring?

Following a sweep in the Western Conference Finals at the hands of the Denver Nuggets, LeBron James is reportedly considering retirement.

Benyam Kidane

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Did officials miss call late in Game 4 of Lakers vs. Nuggets?

A strange sequence with less than a minute remaining left many viewers puzzled with the officiating.

Sam Jarden

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LeBron James' cryptic message following Nuggets loss clouds NBA future

As he reflected on the year that transpired and what lies ahead, LeBron James opted for a tone that will likely result in a number of questions moving forward.

Gilbert McGregor

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How will Lakers handle Austin Reaves' tricky contract situation?

Reaves will have a ton of interest as a 25-year-old free agent, but it's important to remember that his rights are restricted.

Stephen Noh

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How likely is a Lakers return for Rui Hachimura?

Rui Hachimura is set to become a free agent in the summer of 2023. What is the likelihood that the Lakers bring him back?

Stephen Noh

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How will the Lakers recover from Nuggets loss?

What's next for the Lakers? Another busy offseason filled with uncertainty.

Scott Rafferty

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Lakers boast long list of celebrity fans

In Los Angeles, the stars shine bright both on and off the basketball court. You never know who you might see courtside for a Lakers game at Crypto.com Arena.

Gilbert McGregor

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How LeBron James set playoff career high in Game 4

Where does LeBron James' Game 4 outburst rank among his best quarters in the NBA Playoffs?

Gilbert McGregor

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Why Lakers are making major lineup changes in Game 4

The Lakers are making a few big changes to their starting lineup as they look to avoid elimination at the hands of the Nuggets in Game 4 of the Western Conference Finals.

Gilbert McGregor

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The Carmelo Anthony discourse needs to evolve beyond rings

The discussion around Carmelo Anthony's retirement spells out everything that's wrong with rings culture.

Micah Adams

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Michael Malone shares how Jamal Murray once feared for future with Nuggets

Malone relayed how Murray once feared Denver would trade him following a torn ACL. The decision to stick with Murray has worked out for both him and the Nuggets.

Zac Al-Khateeb

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Lakers vs. Nuggets score, highlights, results: Denver takes 3-0 series lead

The Sporting News tracked live scoring updates and highlights from Game 3 of Lakers vs. Nuggets. Check out all of the action you may have missed right here.

Jordan Greer

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NBA stars react to Jamal Murray's monster first half vs. Lakers

As the Lakers look to slow Jamal Murray down, the NBA world quickly made him the No. 1 topic of discussion in the Twittersphere.

Gilbert McGregor

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How Nikola Jokic is outsmarting the Lakers

You don't get a triple-double without impacting the game in a number of areas, but there is one particular way Jokic is hurting the Lakers in the series.

Scott Rafferty

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NBA Twitter reacts to LeBron James' miss dunk in Game 2

LeBron James fumbled a fast break opportunity in the second quarter of Game 2 against the Nuggets in the Western Conference Finals. The internet, of course, had a field day.

Kyle Irving

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The latest updates on LeBron James' ankle injury

LeBron James went down with an ankle injury late in the fourth quarter of Game 2 against the Nuggets. He didn't leave the game, but the Lakers star was hobbled.

Kyle Irving

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Jamal Murray drops 23 fourth-quarter points as Nuggets take 2-0 lead

Nikola Jokic triple-doubled, Jamal Murray went off in the fourth while LeBron and AD struggled from the field in the Nuggets' Game 2 win

Joseph Corr

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Recapping LeBron James' playoff record down 2-0 in playoffs

LeBron James and the Lakers face a 2-0 deficit to the Nuggets following Game 2 of the Western Conference Finals. Here's what history says is next for the NBA star:

Zac Al-Khateeb

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Murray drawing Jordan, Iverson comparisons after Game 2 clinic

Jamal Murray scored 23 of his game-high 37 points in the fourth quarter, to lead the Nuggets to a 108-103 win over the Lakers in Game 2.

Benyam Kidane

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Michael Malone after Game 2 win: 'Put that in your pipe and smoke it'

Nuggets head coach Michael Malone was not happy about the narratives so far in the Western Conference Finals. He expressed displeasure before and after Game 2.

Kyle Irving

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Revisiting Rui Hachimura's trade from Wizards to Lakers

Rui Hachimura arrived in Los Angeles after a trade from the Washington Wizards, and now the 25-year-old forward is proving to be a crucial piece in the Lakers' playoff run.

Benyam Kidane

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Why Lakers are 'considering' starting Rui Hachimura in Game 2

The Lakers are wasting no time when it comes to making adjustments against the Nuggets.

Scott Rafferty

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The reasons Tristan Thompson is on the Lakers

Thompson was signed on the final day of the regular season as an emergency backup for the Lakers' postseason run.

Sam Jarden

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Jamal Murray dealing with ear infection in Western Conference Finals

Here's the latest on the infection Jamal Murray is dealing with and his status for Game 2 of the Western Conference Finals.

Scott Rafferty

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How LeBron James gave Jamal Murray the Stephen Curry treatment

How James attacked Murray in Game 1 could turn out to be the Lakers' best shot at keeping up with the Nuggets.

Scott Rafferty

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How many times has LeBron James been in the Conference Finals?

No player in NBA history has ever played in more playoff games than LeBron James. You don't get to that point without going on a number of deep runs.

Scott Rafferty

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Rui Hachimura's defense on Nikola Jokic could be game changer for Lakers

The Lakers lost Game 1 against the Nuggets, but they made a late run and had some good success by putting Rui Hachimura on Nikola Jokic.

Stephen Noh

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Nuggets survive late Lakers' rally, take Game 1 of Western Conference Finals

The Sporting News tracked live score updates and highlights from the Nuggets' Game 1 win of the Western Conference Finals.

Joseph Corr

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KCP compares Jokic to LeBron: 'The only difference is that Bron can jump higher'

Kentavious Caldwell-Pope has played with both Nikola Jokic and LeBron James and says there's plenty of similarities between the pair.

Benyam Kidane

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Nikola Jokic rewrites history book with play in Game 1 win over Lakers

Nikola Jokic may have humbly downplayed his impressive performance, but it was a hot topic of discussion throughout the night.

Gilbert McGregor

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Why Davis vs. Jokic matchup will decide Western Conference Finals

Davis and Jokic will likely guard each other for much of the series, and that matchup will have massive ramifications on which team advances to the NBA Finals.

Stephen Noh

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LeBron appears to clap back at JaMychal Green on Instagram

There once was a time when LeBron James would cease all social media activity during the NBA Playoffs. Apparently, those days are long gone.

Gilbert McGregor

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Predictions, odds and schedule for Lakers vs. Nuggets

The Lakers defeated the Nuggets in five games the last time they met in the Conference Finals. Will history repeat itself?

Scott Rafferty

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In quest for 5th ring, LeBron is proving everyone wrong... again

For the 12th time in 20 seasons, LeBron James is in the Conference Finals. After starting 2-10 and needing the Play-In just to earn a 7 seed, the Lakers are inching closer to an improbable championship.

Micah Adams

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Lakers take down Warriors to advance to Western Conference Finals

The Lakers are heading back to the Western Conference Finals for the first time since 2020.

Joseph Corr

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Revisiting LeBron James' history in Conference Finals

James has now reached at least the Conference Finals in 12 of his 20 seasons.

Jordan Greer

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Is Anthony Davis playing tonight?

The latest injury updates on Lakers center Anthony Davis leading up to Game 6 against the Warriors.

Dan Treacy

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Is Andrew Wiggins playing in Game 6 vs. Lakers?

Andrew Wiggins is listed as questionable for Game 6 against the Lakers with fractured cartilage around his ribs.

Kyle Irving

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Shaq downplays he and Charles Barkley laughing at Anthony Davis head injury

Shaquille O'Neal and Charles Barkley caught some flack for laughing while the TNT broadcast discussed Anthony Davis.

Kevin Skiver

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Video of play shows how Anthony Davis suffered possible concussion

The biggest story coming out of Game 5 of the Western Conference Semifinals was the head injury Anthony Davis suffered.

Scott Rafferty

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Anthony Davis' head injury casts doubt on his availability for Game 6

After taking a shot to the head in Game 5, Lakers star Anthony Davis could be in doubt for Game 6 vs. the Warriors.

Joseph Corr

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The latest on Anthony Davis after Game 5 head injury

Here is what we know about Anthony Davis' injury and status moving forward.

Gilbert McGregor

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JaMychal Green trolls LeBron James over flopping comments

Jamychal Green took to Instagram to respond to LeBron James' comments on the Lakers' perceived flopping during Game 4.

Benyam Kidane

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TikTok star impersonates Austin Reaves to sneak by Lakers security

Clout chasing is a disease. And it claimed another victim earlier this week, with a TikTok star deciding to impersonate Lakers guard Austin Reaves to get into Crypto.com Arena.

David Suggs

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Why AD's injury leaves Lakers with more questions than answers

Anthony Davis is reportedly expected to be available for Game 6 barring a setback.

Scott Rafferty

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Draymond Green credits Tom Izzo for resurgent game

Green was coming off poor performances vs. Los Angeles in the Western Conference semifinals. An "earful" from his former coach at Michigan State changed that.

Zac Al-Khateeb

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Warriors defeat Lakers to force Game 6 as Anthony Davis suffers head injury

The Sporting News was tracking live scoring updates and highlights from Game 5 of Lakers vs. Warriors.

Sam Jarden

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LeBron James hobbled after ankle tweak in Game 5

With LA just one win away from advancing to the Western Conference Finals, what does this mean for LeBron James moving forward?

Gilbert McGregor

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Corgi stuns NBA Twitter by nailing Lakers-Warriors predictions

Lilo the corgi is a perfect five for five so far on her predictions for Golden State vs. Los Angeles.

Sam Jarden

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Darvin Ham takes apparent dig at Steve Kerr during Game 5

Lakers head coach Darvin Ham apparently sees — and hears — everything, including comments made to the media by the opposing coach.

Gilbert McGregor

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Three ways the Warriors can extend series vs. Lakers

The Warriors fell to a 3-1 series deficit in their Game 4 loss. With the odds stacked against them, here is what they will need to do in order to try and pull off the upset.

Stephen Noh

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Draymond Green adds fuel to speculation of continued feud with Jordan Poole

There may be some unrest in the locker room of the defending champs, who are on the brink of elimination in the Western Conference Semifinals.

Gilbert McGregor

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Draymond Green predicts Warriors' 3-1 comeback over Lakers

Draymond Green understands that the Warriors are down, but they're not out.

Gilbert McGregor

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LeBron James predicted every part of crucial Draymond Green's turnover

The basketball genius of LeBron James showed up on the biggest possession of Game 4.

Scott Rafferty

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Dennis Schroder goes viral after making fun of Draymond Green

Schroder got the last laugh, literally in this case.

Zac Al-Khateeb

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Who is Lonnie Walker IV? Meet the Lakers reserve who starred in Game 4 win

Walker pulled off a fourth quarter performance not seen by a Laker bench player since Kobe Bryant in 1997.

Edward Sutelan

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Lonnie Walker IV saves the day for Lakers in Game 4 win

The Sporting News tracked live scoring updates and highlights from Game 4 of Lakers vs. Warriors. Check out all of the action you may have missed right here.

Jordan Greer

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NBA Twitter reacts to Lonnie Walker IV's clutch performance

Lonnie Walker IV was the hero in Game 4, dropping all 15 of his points in the fourth quarter to help the Lakers secure a 104-101 win over the Warriors.

Benyam Kidane

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How Warriors collapsed in Game 4 vs. Lakers

Ultimately, Game 4 came down to execution, with the Warriors having several chances to take the lead.

Benyam Kidane

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Lakers' Lonnie Walker IV was ready for his big moment in Game 4

Walker came off the bench to score 15 points — all in the fourth quarter — as Los Angeles stormed back to take a 3-1 series lead.

Sam Jarden

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Warriors Game 4 starting lineup: Why Steve Kerr made changes vs. Lakers

Gary Payton II is expected to replace JaMychal Green in the starting five on Monday night.

Sam Jarden

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Draymond Green admits LeBron James continues to confuse Warriors

Familiar as they are with one another, LeBron James is still finding ways to catch his opponents off guard.

Gilbert McGregor

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Anthony Davis shrugs off criticism of playoff inconsistency

Anthony Davis has been frustratingly inconsistent this postseason, but he stepped up against Golden State on Saturday night.

Sam Jarden

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Lakers blow out Warriors in Game 3 to take 2-1 series lead

The Sporting News was tracking live scoring updates from Lakers vs. Warriors on Saturday night.

Sam Jarden

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LeBron James proud of son Bronny's commitment to USC

"Today was a proud day," LeBron James said postgame "I couldn't lose today. I'll take this cherry on top with this dub."

Gilbert McGregor

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Lakers give fans 'California State Championship' shirts for Game 3

Ahead of Game 3 on Saturday night, T-shirts that read "2023 California State Championship" were placed on each seat in Crypto.com Arena.

Sam Jarden

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These Warriors adjustments spell trouble for Lakers

After dropping Game 1, the Warriors blew the doors off the Lakers in Game 2. What were the major adjustments that caused a reversal of fortunes?

Stephen Noh

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How Stephen Curry shredded the Lakers without scoring

One of Stephen Curry's 12 assists from Game 2 illustrated how he picked the Lakers apart without scoring.

Scott Rafferty

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Klay Thompson catches fire as Warriors destroy Lakers

Klay Thompson exploded for 30 points with eight 3-pointers as the Warriors routed the Lakers by 27 points.

Kyle Irving

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Klay Thompson's 3-point barrage vs. Lakers extends his own playoff record

Klay Thompson caught fire to lead the Warriors to a win over the Lakers in Game 2, leading all scorers with 30 points.

Kyle Irving

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Draymond Green says LeBron is playing 'a totally different game.' He's right

Draymond Green's comments about LeBron James came following Game 1 of the Western Conference Semifinals between the Lakers and Warriors.

Scott Rafferty

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Fans amazed by how similar Rob Pelinka and Rob Lowe look

Rob Lowe has long been Lakers GM Rob Pelinka's doppelganger, and the two were in the same building for Game 1 of Los Angeles' 2023 playoff series against the Warriors.

Dan Treacy

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Why LeBron James tosses chalk before games

There was a time when LeBron James stopped doing it, but the chalk toss has been a part of his pregame routine for most of his NBA career.

Scott Rafferty

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How Anthony Davis can replicate Game 1 success vs. Warriors

Anthony Davis stole the show for the Lakers in their Game 1 victory over the Warriors. Can he do it again?

Scott Rafferty

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How Lakers slowed down Warriors star Stephen Curry in Game 1 win

The Lakers were able to keep Curry in check and take Game 1 by a score of 117-112 thanks to a solid game plan.

Stephen Noh

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Steve Kerr, Draymond Green and more react to Jordan Poole's shot

Jordan Poole's shot selection was the big talking point coming out of the Warriors' 117-112 loss to the Lakers in Game 1 of the Western Conference Semifinals.

Stephen Noh

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LeBron James MVP vote history: Lakers star misses votes for first time in career

James has always received at least one MVP vote. Until this past season.

Edward Sutelan

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Anthony Davis' dominant night propels LA to Game 1 win

The Lakers stole home-court advantage with a thrilling 117-112 win at the Chase Center on Tuesday night.

Benyam Kidane

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Anthony Davis makes Lakers history with monster 30-20 game

Anthony Davis was expected to be the biggest key for the Lakers in their series with the Warriors. In Game 1, he stepped up to the task and made franchise history.

Kyle Irving

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The stats you need to know about LeBron James vs. Stephen Curry

Here are the stats you need to know about LeBron James vs. Stephen Curry in the NBA Playoffs.

Scott Rafferty

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More impressive rings: LeBron or Steph?

Both LeBron James and Stephen Curry can add to their legacy with a fifth ring. Revisiting their past championships and head-to-head battles, which of the all-time legends has the upper hand?

Micah Adams

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LeBron is the GOAT - Is it even debatable at this point?

LeBron James has accomplished so much since he first made it clear he was the greatest player in NBA history, it's hard to believe anyone's still engaging in the debate.

Mike DeCourcy

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Meet the Lakers' full coaching staff

Darvin Ham is looking to lead the Lakers back to the Finals in his first year as a head coach.

Scott Rafferty

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LeBron James vs. Stephen Curry: How career accolades measure up

As LeBron James and Stephen Curry continue to defy reality and time with their accomplishments, their respective places in the pantheon of all-time greats come into clearer focus.

Gilbert McGregor

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How D’Angelo Russell for Andrew Wiggins trade set up Lakers vs. Warriors

Here are the deals that led D'Angelo Russell to the Lakers and Andrew Wiggins to the Warriors.

Scott Rafferty

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Green says vets deserve more respect: 'Stop trying to turn the page on us'

"This series against the Lakers is going to be epic," Green said after the Warriors' Game 7 win over the Kings.

Benyam Kidane

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How much are Lakers-Warriors playoff tickets?

Fans hoping to catch a glimpse of LeBron James and Stephen Curry's greatness better be ready to shell out serious cheddar.

David Suggs

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Buckle up for another LeBron James vs. Stephen Curry showdown

Here's everything you need to know about the second-round matchup between Golden State and Los Angeles.

Scott Rafferty

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Luke Kennard injury update: Grizzlies guard ruled out of Game 6 vs. Lakers

The Grizzlies will be missing yet another key member of their rotation on Friday night.

Jordan Greer

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When was the last time the Lakers won a non-bubble playoff series?

The Lakers won the NBA championship in 2020, but the entire postseason was played in the Disney Bubble. When was the last time they won a non-bubble playoff series?

Kyle Irving

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LeBron gives brutal self-assessment after Game 5 loss

After LA's Game 5 loss, the four-time Finals MVP didn't exactly hold back when assessing his own performance in the loss.

Gilbert McGregor

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LeBron James delivers in clutch: Lakers star adds to list of big playoff shots

LeBron James came up clutch with a game-tying layup to force overtime before closing out the Grizzlies in Game 4.

Kyle Irving

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LeBron James vs. Dillon Brooks beef is heating up during NBA Playoffs

Dillon Brooks hasn't been shy about sharing his thoughts on the matchup with LeBron James.

Jordan Greer

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Fact checking Dillon Brooks bold claim about defending LeBron James

It took only two games for things to get chippy between LeBron James and Dillon Brooks.

Scott Rafferty

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Grizzlies' Dillon Brooks avoids suspension following ejection, Flagrant 2

The NBA opted not to suspend Brooks, according to reports.

Joe Rivera

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Dillon Brooks opens up on Flagrant 2 foul, villain reputation

Grizzlies forward Dillon Brooks declined to speak with the media after he was ejected from Game 3 on Saturday. He had plenty to say after practice on Sunday.

Gilbert McGregor

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