Lakers are reportedly hopeful D’Angelo Russell will return on Friday The Lakers could get a major reinforcement back when they host the Timberwolves on Friday. USA Today Sports Media Group · Mar 1, 2023
Lakers player grades: L.A. falls short to Grizzlies without LeBron James The Lakers competed hard with the Memphis Grizzlies for two quarters and change, but in the end, they just didn't have enough firepower. USA Today Sports Media Group · Mar 1, 2023
LeBron James’s Injury Exposes Lakers’ Mind-Boggling Roster Decisions L.A. finds itself in a similar situation to James’s first season with the team, when the star missed five and a half weeks with a groin injury. Sports Illustrated · Feb 28, 2023
LeBron James out with right foot soreness; could miss multiple weeks After suffering a right foot injury on Sunday, LeBron James won't play on Tuesday, and he may not be able to play again for a while. USA Today Sports Media Group · Feb 28, 2023
NBA executive: Lakers are all-in on keeping newcomers beyond 2023 It looks like the Lakers' top priority this summer may be keeping most or all of their newcomers. USA Today Sports Media Group · Feb 27, 2023
Lakers player grades: L.A. earns huge win over Mavericks The Lakers stole a huge game from the Mavericks on Sunday, and they did so by outhustling and outworking Luka Doncic and crew. USA Today Sports Media Group · Feb 27, 2023
Anthony Davis seemed amazed at Lakers’ big lead over the Warriors The Lakers had a 24-point lead over the Warriors on Thursday despite bad games from LeBron James and Anthony Davis, and they were stunned. USA Today Sports Media Group · Feb 25, 2023
O’Connor: Westbrook trade was ‘best-case scenario’ for Lakers Many analysts, including Kevin O'Connor and Chris Vernon of The Ringer, are impressed with what the Lakers got for Russell Westbrook. USA Today Sports Media Group · Feb 25, 2023
Lakers’ Jarred Vanderbilt to guard Mavericks superstar Luka Doncic on Sunday Jarred Vanderbilt, one of the Lakers' newcomers and a defensive standout, will look to contain the seemingly unstoppable Luka Doncic. USA Today Sports Media Group · Feb 25, 2023
Darvin Ham doubts D’Angelo Russell will play on Sunday vs. Mavericks It looks unlikely that D'Angelo Russell will suit up for the Lakers on Sunday after spraining his ankle on Thursday. USA Today Sports Media Group · Feb 25, 2023
Bill Plaschke: The new-energy Lakers suddenly look like a playoff team LOS ANGELES — It was hailing outside Crypto.com Arena on Thursday, nasty pellets pouring from the sky, pounding the pavement in tiny countless explosions. Los Angeles Times · Feb 24, 2023
D’Angelo Russell doesn’t seem concerned about his sprained ankle Even though Lakers guard D'Angelo Russell sprained his ankle in Thursday's win over the Warriors, he was upbeat afterward. USA Today Sports Media Group · Feb 24, 2023
Lakers fans on Twitter are thrilled with win over the Warriors Lakers fans are filled with optimism and confidence after the team's 124-111 win over the Warriors on Thursday. USA Today Sports Media Group · Feb 24, 2023
Lakers player grades: L.A. gets an easy win over the Warriors The Lakers scored an impressive win over the Warriors despite losing D'Angelo Russell to a sprained ankle, and their confidence is growing. USA Today Sports Media Group · Feb 24, 2023
Los Angeles Times · Feb 24, 2023 With LeBron James struggling, Lakers lean on depth and defense to defeat Warriors LOS ANGELES — LeBron James sent the message to the Los Angeles Lakers from Salt Lake City.
USA Today Sports Media Group · Feb 24, 2023 D’Angelo Russell has sprained ankle, will not return vs. Warriors The Lakers will be without their new point guard, D'Angelo Russell, for at least the rest of Thursday's game against the Warriors.
USA Today Sports Media Group · Feb 23, 2023 It would be very silly to count out LeBron James and the Lakers right now Overlooking LeBron and the Lakers in a wide-open West is a mistake.
USA Today Sports Media Group · Feb 23, 2023 Darvin Ham comments on Russell Westbrook joining the Clippers The Lakers head coach had some classy things to say about Russell Westbrook joining his team's cross-town rivals.
USA Today Sports Media Group · Feb 23, 2023 Magic Johnson: D’Angelo Russell has really grown and matured Former Lakers executive Magic Johnson senses that D'Angelo Russell is a different man than he was during his first stint with the team.
USA Today Sports Media Group · Feb 23, 2023 Starters Lakers had vs. Pelicans last week expected to become the norm It looks like D'Angelo Russell, Malik Beasley and Jarred Vanderbilt will remain in the Lakers' starting lineup for a while.
Los Angeles Times · Feb 23, 2023 ‘We got to win:’ The revamped Lakers are pushing to clinch a playoff spot LOS ANGELES — The Lakers’ goal is to finish in the top six in the Western Conference and earn an automatic spot in the playoffs.
Los Angeles Times · Feb 22, 2023 Lakers' 5 storylines: Path to postseason is short and difficult LOS ANGELES — LeBron James held the microphone while addressing the media Sunday before the NBA All-Star Game in Salt Lake City, focusing on what's ahead for the Lakers.
USA Today Sports Media Group · Feb 22, 2023 What Dominique Wilkins and others are missing in the pointless debate over Stephen Curry and Larry Bird Wilkins blasted JJ Redick's comments on the physicality of different eras.
USA Today Sports Media Group · Feb 22, 2023 Q&A: Magic Johnson says ‘nobody’ is going to want to play the Lakers in the playoffs Magic: "I think D’Angelo has really grown and matured. He can score the basketball."
Los Angeles Times · Feb 16, 2023 LeBron James on Lakers trades: 'We did a really good job' LOS ANGELES — LeBron James had missed the previous three games because of left ankle soreness, which led to an MRI exam on the ankle and his foot last Thursday that showed "no structural damage," the Lakers forward said after playing 29 minutes and 13 seconds on Wednesday night against…