How the NBA’s play-in tournament works and when it starts
With the regular season finishing Sunday, the NBA’s postseason is set to begin Tuesday with the play-in tournament. The Lakers, who finished third in the…
Playoff clinching scenario for Clippers heading into Warriors game
SACRAMENTO — They’ve played 81 games and won 49 and yet the Clippers’ postseason place won’t be decided until their regular-season finale Sunday at Golden State. The…
Anthony Davis and LeBron James lead Lakers to win over Warriors
SAN FRANCISCO — Nearly a week ago, Lakers coach JJ Redick and LeBron James spoke about the margins of the game, the things that help provide…
Who’s next to join Curry, James and Durant in $500-million NBA club?
Stephen Curry signed a one-year, $62.6-million extension Thursday, keeping him with the Golden State Warriors through the 2026-2027 season and elevating his career salaries to…
Lakers announce dates and sites for three preseason games
The Lakers announced dates and sites for three preseason games on Friday, including a game against the Golden State Warriors in Las Vegas on Oct.…
Plaschke: Lakers finishing with headache, nausea and dimming hopes
Headache. Nausea. The two words were uttered Tuesday night to describe the condition of a certain Laker. The two words could also describe the reaction…