Why was there a big dog sitting courtside at the Lakers game?
Brodie is a social media sensation. He’s a great dancer. Most importantly, he’s a good boy. And, apparently, he’s a basketball fan. The 80-pound canine…
Why in-season tournament title has a cost for already-weary Lakers
We talkin’ about the Lakers unveiling a banner to celebrate winning the NBA’s first in-season tournament? Really? The Lakers — the 17-time NBA world champion…
Anthony Davis can’t pull Lakers out of post-tournament funk
The banner from the NBA’s in-season tournament the Lakers won in Las Vegas was lowered to some applause from the fans inside Crypto.com Arena and…
NBA: Devin Vassell helps San Antonio Spurs end losing run against Los Angeles Lakers
Devin Vassell scored a career-high 36 points to help the San Antonio Spurs end their record 18-game losing streak and beat the Los Angeles Lakers.The…
First LeBron vs. Victor Wembanyama matchup ends in Lakers loss
SAN ANTONIO — The Lakers banner for the NBA in-season tournament will be a permanent reminder of what they accomplished last weekend in Las Vegas. What…
The Sports Report: Shohei Ohtani joined Dodgers because he wants to 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…
Anthony Davis leads LeBron-less Lakers over the San Antonio Spurs
SAN ANTONIO — Anthony Davis knows the pressure, the need to turn things around for a franchise after they invest a top pick in you. He…
Anthony Davis: Victor Wembanyama shouldn’t ‘stress’ about the pressure
DALLAS — The back wall of the visiting locker room in Dallas was about as good of a resource for Victor Wembanyama that could possibly exist.…
The Sports Report: Chargers’ Justin Herbert out for rest of 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…
Lakers made inaugural in-season tournament one to remember
Hey everyone, it’s Dan Woike of the Los Angeles Times. Welcome to the latest edition of the Lakers newsletter, the one place where fans of…
Lakers rally falls short as Luka Doncic leads Mavericks to a win
DALLAS — The championship was celebrated, the Lakers’ early season goal accomplished last weekend in Las Vegas. The in-season tournament served as the catalyst for the…
The Sports Report: What is Shohei Ohtani’s top priority?
Howdy, I’m your host, Austin Knoblauch, filling in for Houston Mitchell. Let’s get right to the news. From Jack Harris: For years, the baseball world…
Austin Reaves’ 28 points help deliver NBA Cup to Lakers
LAS VEGAS — Austin Reaves had one last special moment to deliver, one last play to provide the Lakers, one last ounce of energy to give…
D’Angelo Russell gets revenge on Bruce Brown in Lakers’ win
Notorious B.I.G.’s “Get Money” played in the Lakers’ locker room during a mild celebration as D’Angelo Russell finished getting dressed in the corner. The Lakers…
Anthony Davis scores 41 as Lakers defeat Pacers for NBA Cup
LAS VEGAS — The skepticism had long disappeared, replaced with the kind of toughness, focus and intensity that’s traditionally reserved for the playoffs. The NBA in-season…
The Sports Report: Lakers rout Pelicans to reach finals of in-season tournament
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 master class lifts Lakers into NBA tournament final
LAS VEGAS — LeBron James had just gotten knocked to the floor by Zion Williamson, New Orleans’ door-frame-shaped power forward, when the refs blew the whistle…
The actual reason the Lakers won’t wear black tonight
The Lakers won’t be the men in black when they play the New Orleans Pelicans on Thursday night in the semifinal round of the NBA’s…
Lakers newsletter: The in-season tournament and LeBron James have been the perfect couple
LAS VEGAS — Hey everyone, I’m Dan Woike and welcome to a sinful Las Vegas edition of the Lakers newsletter, a place where we always split…
LeBron James: LA Lakers star calls for change to United States’ ‘ridiculous’ gun laws
Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James says the lack of action on gun control in the United States is "ridiculous", after Wednesday's fatal shooting at…