Against Suns late, Austin Reaves shows why he’s ‘a big-time player’
The Lakers were leading by just one point this tense in-season tournament game against the Phoenix Suns as Anthony Davis dribbled the basketball up the…
How LeBron James is still beating teams, and Father Time
In his 21st NBA season, having become the league’s all-time scoring leader, a four-time champion, and adding every day to his all-time record for most…
The Sports Report: Lakers beat Suns in quarterfinals 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…
Official: LeBron James’ timeout request was correctly granted
Officials confirmed that the Lakers indeed had possession of the ball when LeBron James called a late-game timeout, a pivotal play in a 106-103 win…
Austin Reaves’ three-pointer lifts Lakers past the Phoenix Suns for a trip to Vegas
The joke, publicly and privately, among the Lakers leading up to and during the NBA’s inaugural in-season tournament was the amazement at how badly a…
The Sports Report: Caleb Williams will not play in USC’s bowl game
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 look for practice to keep them perfect against Suns
On the eve of their biggest game this season to date, the Lakers didn’t manufacture a playoff atmosphere with a practice detailing their opponent’s tendencies.…
Lakers defeat Houston following return of injured trio
The Lakers are slowly starting to become whole, the return of versatile defender Jarred Vanderbilt, up-and-coming defender Cam Reddish and active big man Jaxson Hayes…
Random thoughts on the road: Lakers still finding their way
Hey everyone, it’s Dan Woike of the Los Angeles Times with this week’s Lakers newsletter, checking in from Oklahoma City, the last stop on a…
The Sports Report: Inconsistent Lakers fall to the Thunder
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 and Lakers end trip with blowout loss to Thunder
OKLAHOMA CITY — There’s the truth and then there’s the truth the Lakers believe. Thursday against the Thunder was the fourth and final game on a…
Will Josh Giddey play against Lakers while police investigate him?
Josh Giddey is expected to be in the Oklahoma City Thunder lineup when they host the Lakers Thursday night, two days after Newport Beach police…
The Sports Report: Clippers put it all together in rout of Sacramento Kingsv
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…
D’Angelo Russell helps Lakers rebound from loss, rout Pistons
DETROIT — Darvin Ham said he was ready to fall in line. One game after the Lakers’ biggest star, LeBron James, said “a lot” needed to…
Lakers to face Suns in quarterfinals of in-season tournament
The games have been played, the points have been tallied and 22 of the 30 colorful courts have been retired, at least for this year.…
Lakers’ Rui Hachimura out after surgery for broken nose
The Lakers, who have had their share of injury struggles early in the season, were dealt another blow Friday when the team announced Rui Hachimura…