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 fade late as losing streak vs. Nuggets reaches 7 games
The day began with an emotional unveiling of a Kobe Bryant statue, a depiction of the Lakers legend wearing his iconic No. 8 jersey with…
What Lakers legends have to say about Kobe Bryant’s statue
Fisher won five NBA championships with Kobe Bryant. Fisher, now the head basketball coach at Crespi High, and Bryant came to the Lakers the same…
The Sports Report: Clayton Kershaw returns to the Dodgers
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: Lakers continue surge with win over 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…
The Sports Report: Clippers stay hot with victory over Miami
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’ Jarred Vanderbilt has midfoot sprain, out 3-4 weeks
CHARLOTTE — Lakers forward Jarred Vanderbilt will be out at least three to four more weeks after the team announced Monday that he has a sprain…
Prep Rally: Breaking down the high school basketball playoff pairings
Hi, and welcome to another edition of Prep Rally. My name is Eric Sondheimer. It’s playoff time in basketball, soccer, girls’ water polo and wrestling.…
Defense on the Lakers’ mind heading toward trade deadline
Jalen Brunson, whose stellar play is one of the best stories in the NBA this season, pounded the ball into the Madison Square Garden court,…
LeBron James silent on player option before Lakers beat Knicks
NEW YORK — LeBron James was alone in the Lakers’ locker room before Saturday night’s game, rapping along to every word of his New York-themed playlist.…
LeBron James tight-lipped about LA Lakers NBA future following cryptic social media post
In short: LeBron James provides a brief response when asked about extending his contract with the LakersJames sparked speculation following a cryptic social media post…
Letters to Sports: Trojans playing their way into obscurity
I wonder if Detroit Lions coach Dan Campbell thought that because the Super Bowl is in Las Vegas, he needed to gamble twice on fourth…
Lakers forward Jarred Vanderbilt to be sidelined indefinitely
NEW YORK — The Lakers are bracing to be without forward Jarred Vanderbilt for a significant time, people familiar with the situation but not authorized to…
The Lakers win nobody saw coming, but maybe should have
Hey everyone, it’s Dan Woike from the Los Angeles Times, still here and still delivering the Lakers newsletter every week directly to your inbox in…
Without LeBron and Davis, Austin Reaves and Lakers stun Celtics
BOSTON — If you walked into the TD Garden on Thursday, you wouldn’t expect to see Rui Hachimura tongue-wagging, Austin Reaves confidently firing from 40 feet,…
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…
The Sports Report: Dodgers spent a lot, but did they spend wisely?
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: Lakers fall below .500 again
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…
Russell for Murray trade rumors stare Lakers in the face in loss to Atlanta
ATLANTA — They came face-to-face Tuesday night, the two players who have been linked in trade rumors, one of them being Lakers guard D’Angelo Russell, the…