Anthony Davis and Lakers defeat Wizards in another thriller
The crowd cheered unusually loud, at least relative to how it normally sounds for successful free throws in the second quarter. But this particular free…
Hernández: LeBron James always gives flawed Lakers a chance
The victory wasn’t just a statement. The 21-point comeback against the Clippers was a warning to the entire Western Conference. The Lakers should be feared.…
With LeBron James out, Steph Curry and Warriors rout Lakers
SAN FRANCISCO — Nearly a year ago, Golden State coach Steve Kerr sat in a back room in Los Angeles before playing the Lakers and called…
L.A.’s four stars set for stretch run, healthy and hopeful again
The promise in the summer of 2019 was that basketball in Los Angeles would never quite be the same. The Lakers, one year removed from…
Players know the NBA All-Star Game might be too broken to fix
INDIANAPOLIS — Following the highest-scoring All-Star Game in the league’s history, the NBA’s signature in-season event again feels at a crossroads as attempts to make Sunday’s…
Lakers brush off LeBron James trade rumors and beat Utah
SALT LAKE CITY — LeBron James wasn’t with the Lakers as they played their final game prior to the All-Star break. In an alternate universe, maybe…
Clippers don’t need Kawhi Leonard to rally and beat Warriors
SAN FRANCISCO — The momentum the Clippers built from an impressive trip had started to fizzle as they headed toward the break. And they were trying…
Anthony Davis has big game as Lakers defeat Pistons
Early in the second half of a mostly lopsided game Tuesday night, Austin Reaves tried to flip the ball behind his back to LeBron James.…
Kawhi Leonard, Paul George and Anthony Davis are All-Star reserves
NEW YORK — Kawhi Leonard and Paul George of the Clippers were chosen as All-Star reserves Thursday, while the Minnesota Timberwolves and New York Knicks also…
LeBron James, Anthony Davis to miss Celtics game amid strife
BOSTON — The Lakers will be without LeBron James and Anthony Davis against the Celtics, the first time this season the Lakers haven’t had one of…
Lakers call out Dillon Brooks for playing dangerously in loss
HOUSTON — After their 135-119 loss to the Houston Rockets on Monday, the Lakers shifted their attention back to the in-game actions of Dillon Brooks, criticizing…
LeBron James lifts Lakers to thrilling double-OT win over Warriors
SAN FRANCISCO — LeBron James, in his 48th minute on the court, with his team down one in double overtime, sank two free throws in the…
LeBron James savors Lakers win rivalry with Steph Curry
SAN FRANCISCO — As Stephen Curry walked off the court Saturday night, his team having lost a double-overtime classic to the Lakers, the NBA’s baby-faced nice…
Should Lakers still try to trade D’Angelo Russell?
D’Angelo Russell looked at Taurean Prince in the corner by the Lakers’ bench immediately after perfect ball movement got his teammate a wide-open three. As…
Clippers’ offense cooks while LeBron James watches Lakers lose
Russell Westbrook couldn’t work his right foot into his black Jordans late in the first quarter Tuesday, but the play had to go on. He…
Lakers vs. Portland takeaways: Cam Reddish feels good again
The Lakers shut down Cam Reddish for more than a week, hoping the time off would speed up his recovery from a left knee effusion…
D’Angelo Russell shows value for Lakers, even as trade rumors persist
The basketball was passed ahead to D’Angelo Russell in stride while Anthony Davis trailed on the fast break. Russell then passed the ball to Davis,…
Anthony Davis remains productive, gives Lakers a needed win
Always happy to share the credit in good times, Anthony Davis insisted on keeping the blame to himself when the Lakers lost at Utah on…
Lakers team effort fuels victory over Oklahoma City Thunder
Anthony Davis rolled into the paint, gathered his footing and launched toward the rim, ignoring the noodle-limbed rookie in front of him. It’s desperate times…
With LeBron out, Anthony Davis takes blame for Lakers’ loss
SALT LAKE CITY — LeBron James sat at the end of the Lakers’ bench with a hoodie covering his head, pain in his left ankle not…