Clippers, striving for playoff spot, lose close one to Lakers
The goal for the Clippers is to stay among the top six teams in the competitive Western Conference and avoid the NBA’s play-in tournament.How the…
Jeanie Buss on Lakers’ trade for Luka Doncic: ‘We had to go for it’
With three of the organization’s championship trophies sitting on a table behind her, Jeanie Buss sat on a prop desk and joked about a very…
LeBron’s heroics help Lakers fend off collapse and beat Minnesota
The first row of seats directly across from the benches was empty at the start of the second half. Instead of watching the game courtside,…
The Sports Report: Gritty Lakers win their fourth in a row
Howdy, I’m your host, Houston Mitchell. Let’s get right to the news. Newsletter Go beyond the scoreboard Get the latest on L.A.'s teams in the…
‘Free parking courtesy of Luka’ Doncic: Fans come to see new Laker face Mavs
When the Lakers acquired Luka Doncic from the Dallas Mavericks this month, fans in Los Angeles knew they were getting a phenomenal young player who…
The Luka Doncic rumor mill: Mavericks may be motivated to smear new Laker
Lakers fans see supremely talented newcomer Luka Doncic making breathtaking no-look passes. They see him swishing shots from astonishing distance. They see him rebounding with…
The Sports Report: Anthony Davis talks about his return to Los Angeles
Howdy, I’m your host, Houston Mitchell. Let’s get right to the news. Newsletter Go beyond the scoreboard Get the latest on L.A.'s teams in the…
Lakers newsletter: Some random thoughts about the team with the playoffs drawing closer
Hey everyone, I’m Dan Woike and welcome back to The Times’ Lakers Newsletter, a chance for me to escape from the monotony of writing about…
Luka Doncic and LeBron James can lead the Lakers to an NBA title
The revelation is as stunning as a Luka pass. The truth is as sweet as a Luka trey.These Lakers can win the NBA championship.Not next…
Anthony Davis recounts ‘all the emotions’ since his shocking trade
About halfway through the first quarter of Tuesday night’s game, Anthony Davis looked up at the video board inside Crypto.com Arena and watched a tribute…
The Sports Report: Luka Doncic has a lot of emotions during Lakers’ win over Dallas
Howdy, I’m your host, Houston Mitchell. Let’s get right to the news. Newsletter Go beyond the scoreboard Get the latest on L.A.'s teams in the…
The Sports Report: Tyler Glasnow looks to stay healthy this season
Howdy, I’m your host, Houston Mitchell. Let’s get right to the news. Newsletter Go beyond the scoreboard Get the latest on L.A.'s teams in the…
The Sports Report: UCLA coach Mick Cronin gets his 500th win
Howdy, I’m your host, Houston Mitchell. Let’s get right to the news. Newsletter Go beyond the scoreboard Get the latest on L.A.'s teams in the…
Prep Rally: This is the week high school basketball fans have been waiting for
Hi, and welcome to another edition of Prep Rally. My name is Eric Sondheimer. It’s championship week in basketball.ChampionshipsFinally healthy, Sherman Oaks Notre Dame showed…
The Sports Report: With Doncic out, LeBron and Reaves lead Lakers to victory
Howdy, I’m your host, Houston Mitchell. Let’s get right to the news. Newsletter Go beyond the scoreboard Get the latest on L.A.'s teams in the…
The Sports Report: New-look Lakers struggle in loss to Charlotte
Howdy, I’m your host, Houston Mitchell. Let’s get right to the news. Newsletter Go beyond the scoreboard Get the latest on L.A.'s teams in the…
LeBron James and Luka Doncic struggle as Charlotte Hornets upset LA Lakers
LaMelo Ball scored 27 points as the Charlotte Hornets upset the Los Angeles Lakers in the NBA with a 100-97 victory. The fixture, which was…
Luka Doncic struggles as lackluster Lakers lose to Charlotte
JJ Redick, renewed by the All-Star break, bounded through the halls of the Lakers’ arena like a rested golden retriever. His team had a week…
‘I never doubted it’: James Harden returns to All-Star level
OAKLAND — James Harden was happy to be back — but maybe not in this building in these back hallways.Walking through the guts of the former Oracle…
Six years later, Kobe Bryant greets Laker Luka Doncic in new L.A. mural
Casual fans might assume Kobe Bryant never crossed paths with Luka Doncic. After all, Bryant retired three years before Doncic debuted at age 19 in…