Kawhi Leonard leaves Clippers’ loss early because of back spasms
Clippers All-Star forward Kawhi Leonard left Crypto.com Arena because of back spasms, the team announced at halftime of their 118-100 loss to the Minnesota Timberwolves…
LeBron James exits early, Lakers fall to Sacramento Kings
Ugly losses produce frustrated locker rooms, and considering what happened Wednesday to the Lakers against the Kings, it should be no surprise people were upset.…
Russell Westbrook has surgery to repair fractured left hand
MILWAUKEE — Clippers guard Russell Westbrook had surgery Monday to repair a fractured left hand and the hope is he’ll be able to return before the…
The Lakers and Clippers are ready to share their home for the final time
Ten seasons ago, the Clippers opened their preseason by visiting four of their Western Conference rivals. They went to Portland, Utah, Sacramento and finally to…
Paul George to miss Clippers’ game vs. Lakers on Wednesday
Clippers All-Star forward Paul George will miss his second straight game because of left knee soreness, coach Tyronn Lue said. Lue said George would not…
L.A. OKs $3.8 million to clean up and secure Oceanwide Plaza
The Los Angeles City Council voted Friday to allot nearly $4 million to remove graffiti and secure unfinished downtown Los Angeles skyscrapers that have been…
Kobe Bryant statue a perfect portrayal of the Lakers legend
The confetti erupted and the curtain came down and, amid audible gasps, there appeared a muscular, bronze figure doing something nobody expected. Kobe Bryant isn’t…
Lakers vs. Clippers takeaways: Jarred Vanderbilt’s rebounding a promising sign
Perhaps the clearest sign that Jarred Vanderbilt is starting to round into form was his work on the offensive glass for the Lakers. Vanderbilt has…
Kobe Bryant’s nephew, Jett Washington, scores 33 points at Crypto.com Arena
Jett Washington looked up at Crypto.com Arena on Saturday afternoon and saw the jersey of his uncle, Kobe Bryant. Talk about inspiration for a sophomore…
Kings find themselves at a tipping point as ‘tough trip’ looms
Before departing for their longest trip this season, the Kings put one last item into their collective memory, if not their largest suitcases: Another blown…
Lakers’ ineptitude continues, with no letup in sight
If this wasn’t rock bottom for the Lakers, if a performance that was atrocious in nearly every significant way wasn’t the worst moment of a…
Lakers vs. Celtics: 3 takeaways from Lakers’ Christmas Day loss
Lakers forward Taurean Prince shoots over Boston Celtics guard Jaylen Brown during the second half Monday. (Ryan Sun / Associated Press) As Taurean Prince sat…
Photos: The biggest L.A. sports moments in 2023
Yes, it’s a cliche — the agony and ecstasy of sport. But it also captures so much of the Los Angeles sporting scene in 2023.…