Lakers drop third in a row despite Luka Doncic’s 45 points
MILWAUKEE — When the Lakers were playing their best basketball in February, they were fueled by the energizing power of belief, the knowledge that they could win…
Hernández: Lakers find an identity, forged by a true leader in JJ Redick
The Lakers have found their leader.After Mike Brown and Mike D’Antonio, after Byron Scott and Luke Walton, after Frank Vogel and Darvin Ham, they have…
Luka Doncic and LeBron James can lead the Lakers to an NBA title
The revelation is as stunning as a Luka pass. The truth is as sweet as a Luka trey.These Lakers can win the NBA championship.Not next…
Inside the podcast relationship of Luka Doncic and JJ Redick
You don’t have to wonder what Lakers coach JJ Redick actually thinks of Luka Doncic. When you hire a head coach who used to host…
News Analysis: It’s a big month for the Lakers as trade deadline looms
Forget good. The Lakers want to be great.That was coach JJ Redick’s halftime message Friday night to the Lakers, his frustration with the team’s lack…
JJ Redick responds to Charles Barkley criticism: ‘Don’t care.’
One day after a clip of Basketball Hall of Famer Charles Barkley ripping JJ Redick went viral, the Lakers coach issued his own rebuttal —…
Charles Barkley takes Lakers coach JJ Redick’s media criticism personally
Lakers coach JJ Redick went on a bit of a tangent last month about how an overly critical media might be partially responsible for a…
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…
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…
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…
Anthony Davis says ‘the eye is fine’ and won’t miss Lakers’ next game
Lakers star center Anthony Davis will not miss time because of his latest eye injury, he said Tuesday after practice.“The eye is fine,” he said.Davis…
JJ Redick unhappy with Lakers effort in loss to Memphis
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — LeBron James glared at the Lakers bench, another chance squandered, another run from the Grizzlies delivered.There wasn’t much else he could do Wednesday…
LeBron James’ gambit doesn’t pan out as Lakers lose to Suns
PHOENIX — LeBron James, near the end of a brutally tough shooting night, intentionally missed a free throw to try and create an offensive rebound and…
Anthony Davis dominates opener as Lakers’ offense runs through him
The two friends and teammates on the U.S. gold-medal-winning Olympic basketball team in Paris during the summer had a tense exchange in the heat of…
Inside the mindset that led JJ Redick to coaching — and his first win
JJ Redick had always fought. He fought the jeers ACC crowds poured onto him while he became one of the best — and most hated…
Lakers newsletter: JJ Redick says communication is key to being a good coach
LAS VEGAS — Hey everyone, this is Dan Woike and welcome back to The Times’ Lakers Newsletter, a chance for me to shoot straight, unlike the…
The winning way Quincy Olivari introduced himself to Lakers nation
MILWAUKEE — All you can ask of someone like Lakers rookie Quincy Olivari is for him to be ready, for him to not run when the…
Lakers’ JJ Redick says there’s no tension between him and Doc Rivers
MILWAUKEE — Despite past tensions and public criticisms, Milwaukee Bucks coach Doc Rivers and Lakers coach JJ Redick said there are no bad feelings between them.“We’re…