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How Slava Medvedenko found himself armed with an AK-47 fighting a war against Russia
Fifteen years since he last played in the NBA, Slava Medvedenko says 'war is time to open something different in yourself.' → Read More
Oram: The Lakers need to trade Russell Westbrook? Not so fast
The Lakers have almost nothing to lose by bringing Westbrook back next season. Is it ideal? Of course not. → Read More
LeBron James records 100th career triple-double in loss vs. Grizzlies
Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James became the fifth player in NBA history to record 100 career triple doubles in the Lakers' 108-95 loss at Memphis... → Read More
'Just not good enough': LeBron James' ankle only one of Lakers many problems – The Athletic
The value of James’ availability over the final two weeks speaks to the razor-thin margins the Lakers now face. → Read More
LeBron James as Randy Moss? NFL teams were interested. Here’s the story
LeBron James, football megastar? The Lakers star still ponders an epic "what if?" And he's not alone. So do his teammates. → Read More
‘Nothing but love and respect’: Kobe Bryant prepares for LeBron James to pass him on NBA all-time scoring list – The Athletic
LeBron will take Kobe's spot as the NBA's No. 3 all-time leading scorer. → Read More
Inside the post-Magic Lakers and why Jeanie Buss believes Rob Pelinka can rescue the LeBron James era – The Athletic
As it stands now GM Rob Pelinka has his hands on the controls for the Lakers. His actions will define the franchise for better or worse. → Read More
Lakers evaluate draft potential of Duke’s Grayson Allen, and not just for kicks
The controversial former Blue Devil became the most high-profile draft hopeful to work out for the Lakers so far this month, headlining a six-player group on Friday that also included Maryland guar… → Read More
Younger brother of Bucks superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo works out for Lakers
Everyone in the NBA is looking for the next Greek Freak, but former Dayton player Kostas Antetokounmpo makes it clear following Wednesday’s pre-draft workout with the Lakers that he is not hi… → Read More
Lakers’ Kyle Kuzma named to All-Rookie first team; Lonzo Ball makes second team – San Gabriel Valley Tribune
Kuzma, the 27th pick in the 2017 draft, received 93 of 100 possible first-team votes from a panel of media members, finishing fourth in voting among all rookies. No. 2 overall pick Lonzo Ball finis… → Read More
Lakers’ Kyle Kuzma named to All-Rookie first team; Lonzo Ball makes second team – Daily News
Kuzma, the 27th pick in the 2017 draft, received 93 of 100 possible first-team votes from a panel of media members, finishing fourth in voting among all rookies. No. 2 overall pick Lonzo Ball finis… → Read More
Lakers’ Kyle Kuzma named to All-Rookie first team; Lonzo Ball makes second team
Kuzma, the 27th pick in the 2017 draft, received 93 of 100 possible first-team votes from a panel of media members, finishing fourth in voting among all rookies. No. 2 overall pick Lonzo Ball finis… → Read More
Lakers to open preseason schedule Sept. 30 in San Diego
The Lakers will also participate in a summer league hosted by the Sacramento Kings from July 2-5 called the “California Classic.” → Read More
Former USC star Chimezie Metu calls Lakers workout ‘a dream come true’ – Orange County Register
Metu, who will attend the NBA’s pre-draft combine next week in Chicago, headlined the latest group of NBA hopefuls to work out for the Lakers in advance of the June 21 NBA Draft. → Read More
Lakers emphasize defense at pre-draft workout
Ohio State’s Bates-Diop, Kansas’ Udoka Azubuike, Baylor’s Jo Lual-Acuil Jr., Nevada’s Caleb Martin, Houston’s Rob Gray and Florida’s Jalen Hudson participate as the La… → Read More
Former NBA player Chase Budinger takes his talents to beach volleyball
The 29-year-old, who spent seven seasons in the NBA, will make his pro volleyball debut with partner and two-time Olympian Sean Rosenthal on Thursday at the FIVB Huntington Beach Open. → Read More
Lakers final 2017-18 report card: Young team on the rise turns around season to notch 35 wins
When the Lakers lost their ninth game in a row on Jan. 5, it was difficult to imagine a turnaround quite like the one they achieved over the final 43 games of their season. → Read More
Whether this summer or next, Lakers believe they will build a contender
The Lakers have enough salary cap space to sign two maximum contract free agents this summer, but “we’re not going to give money away just to say we signed somebody,” Magic Johnson says. → Read More
Lonzo Ball, Kyle Kuzma will not play summer league, Magic Johnson says
Lakers president and Coach Luke Walton agree Ball does not need to change shooting mechanics, but must use this summer to get stronger. → Read More
‘Biggest summer’ of Lonzo Ball’s life also carries serious weight for Lakers organization – Orange County Register
Were the Lakers, none of them more high profile than Ball, good enough to attract the top free agents the organization so plainly covets? → Read More