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Bronny James got A+ rookie grade from JJ Redick before first Lakers start. Then LeBron's son struggled
14h · Chuck SchilkenThis article may be behind a paywall
$In Bronny James' first Lakers start, the rookie had four points on two-of-10 shooting and a plus/minus of -23.
How do the Lakers match up against the Timberwolves entering their playoff series?
18h · Dan WoikeThis article may be behind a paywall
$The Lakers and Minnesota Timberwolves open a first-round NBA playoff series on Saturday at Crypto.com Arena.
How the NBA's play-in tournament works and when it starts
Apr 14 · Dan LoumenaThis article may be behind a paywall
$The top six teams in each conference qualify for the playoffs while the next four teams play for the seventh and eight seeds.
Lakers rest on final day of regular season as they wait to see playoff bracket
Apr 13 · Dan WoikeThis article may be behind a paywall
$The Lakers' reserves wrapped up meaningless regular-season final loss at Portland Sunday, the same day the franchise learned its playoff path.
Plaschke: JJ Redick for Dan Hurley was the Lakers' trade of the year
Apr 12 · Bill PlaschkeThis article may be behind a paywall
$When the UConn coach turned down a $70-million job offer to come to L.A., it might have been humiliating for the storied franchise but it ignited a rebirth.
LeBron James' health briefly a concern as Lakers beat Rockets to clinch No. 3 seed
Apr 12 · Dan WoikeThis article may be behind a paywall
$LeBron James sustained an apparent injury in the third quarter against the Houston Rockets, but he celebrated with ease on the bench and appears to be OK.
LeBron James is plastic, it's fantastic: Mattel unveils Ken doll modeled after Lakers star
Apr 11 · Alexandra Del RosarioThis article may be behind a paywall
$LeBron James is bringing big Ken-ergy to the toy world.
What feud? Shaq agrees to walk Dwight Howard out at Hall of Fame induction: 'That's my guy'
Apr 10 · Chuck SchilkenThis article may be behind a paywall
$Despite years of feuding, Shaquille O'Neal and Dwight Howard have patched up their relationship in time for Howard's Basketball Hall of Fame induction in September.
Hernández: Superhuman Luka Doncic delivers for fans during his emotional return to Dallas
Apr 10 · Dylan HernándezThis article may be behind a paywall
$Dylan Hernández writes Lakers star Luka Doncic showed why he is beloved in Dallas, scoring 45 points against his old team despite intense emotions.
'Everybody had my back.' Lakers forge tighter bond supporting Luka Doncic in Dallas
Apr 10 · Dan WoikeThis article may be behind a paywall
$LeBron James and the Lakers unified to support Luka Doncic during his emotional return to Dallas, instantly deepening affection among the teammates.
Lakers star Luka Doncic scores 45 in emotional, winning return to Dallas
Apr 10 · Dan WoikeThis article may be behind a paywall
$The Lakers keep pace in the playoff race with a strong finish against the Mavericks, who honor Luka Doncic with a video tribute before the game.
Dwight Howard will play basketball in L.A. again, not for the Lakers, but the BIG3's Riot
Apr 9 · Steve HensonThis article may be behind a paywall
$Ex-Laker Dwight Howard signs with the L.A. Riot, part of Ice Cube's BIG3 three-on-three league.
'Unbelievable': How Luka Doncic drew inspiration from Tim Marovt's harrowing story
Apr 9 · Dan WoikeThis article may be behind a paywall
$The Lakers star met a fellow Slovenian who once was a junior skiing sensation before he was paralyzed from the waist down and overcame odds to become a distance runner.
Lakers unravel after Luka Doncic is ejected, suffering a blowout loss to Thunder
Apr 9 · Dan WoikeThis article may be behind a paywall
$The Lakers matched the Oklahoma City Thunder early, but Luka Doncic was ejected and the team could not recover during a lopsided loss Tuesday.