Pistons expose LeBron James and Lakers for what they are
Identity in the NBA, the foundational qualities that define how a team will play most nights, are almost always forged over the course of a…
LeBron James achieves another NBA record in Lakers’ win over Kings
SACRAMENTO — Midway through the first quarter Thursday night, LeBron James checked out against the Sacramento Kings, walking to the bench in the city where he…
Darvin Ham says what he did with Lakers warranted extension, not firing
It’s been seven months since the Lakers fired Darvin Ham, and he’s still surprised he’s no longer coaching the team.Ham, who was 90-74 in two…
Lakers newsletter: Presenting the best defense of Rui Hachimura
Hey everyone and welcome to the Fa-la-la Lakers Newsletter, holiday edition. In honor of the season, I’ll be thinking about the Lakers solely in Claymation…
Lakers rookie Bronny James building momentum in G League
The bet the Lakers made on Bronny James always carried a tremendous amount of baggage, their second-round draft pick impossible to separate from the team’s…
Max Christie makes his case to be Lakers’ next stopper
Max Christie reclined in his locker while a recent Grizzlies game played on the Lakers’ locker-room television. He looked relaxed and ready to go.However, he…
LeBron James returns and Lakers hold on to beat Memphis Grizzlies
The Lakers were, again, the Lakers — the version from early this season that made optimism seem nothing like foolishness.For two-and-a-half quarters Sunday night against…
JJ Redick doesn’t know when LeBron James will rejoin Lakers
MINNEAPOLIS — LeBron James remained away from the Lakers in Minnesota on Friday, the 39-year-old listed as out with a left foot injury.James hasn’t been around…
LeBron James (foot) won’t play for Lakers against Minnesota
LeBron James, who hasn’t been with the Lakers this week because of “personal reasons,” will miss Friday’s game in Minnesota against the Timberwolves.Thursday, the team…
Lakers newsletter: Let’s talk about LeBron James and trades
Hey everyone, and welcome to the knockout stages of Lakers Newsletter Cup. The Lakers, of course, won’t be headed to Las Vegas for anything more…
NBA Cup elimination means Lakers get valuable rest, practice time
Go to Phoenix on Monday, play Tuesday. Fly to San Antonio late Tuesday and play the next day. Back to Los Angeles late on Thanksgiving…
Sinking Lakers must throw LeBron James and Anthony Davis overboard
Dear LeBron, … ask out.Dear A.D., ... follow him.This is my Christmas wish for a Lakers franchise that has lost the town to the Dodgers,…
Playing without LeBron James, Lakers still dominate Portland
The Lakers had little choice Sunday night in their return to Los Angeles, a style of play chosen for them instead of them choosing it.LeBron…
Lakers newsletter: Who’s ready to panic?
MINNEAPOLIS — Hey everyone and welcome back to The Times’ Lakers Newsletter, where we took Thanksgiving week off and no one noticed! I’ve been on the…
Lakers score fewest points in LeBron era in loss to Minnesota
MINNEAPOLIS — LeBron James shrugged. He rolled his eyes. He complained to the refs. He hung his head.There was no discretion Monday in Minnesota — everything…
Lakers’ 6-game winning streak ends in late collapse to Magic
The Lakers had their chances with the only shot easy enough to have the word “free” at the front of it.In the final minutes of…
How the Lakers landed hot-shooting rookie Dalton Knecht
Almost 11 months ago to the date, Dalton Knecht was in his worst slump of the season. The jump from the Big Sky Conference to…
LeBron James hits pair of clutch threes to lift Lakers over Pelicans
NEW ORLEANS — It’s one of the great mysteries in the NBA, why a team like the Lakers can look so competitive one night and so…
LeBron James’ mind is on Gregg Popovich’s health, not Lakers vs. Spurs
LeBron James had San Antonio on his mind Wednesday night, but not because the Lakers face the Spurs on Friday. He was thinking of something…
Anthony Davis sustains eye injury in Lakers’ win over Toronto
JJ Redick caught himself before the 10th game of his coaching career Sunday night.The young Lakers coach was about to use an old coaching saying,…