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On this date: Lakers blast Kings to start 2002 West Finals

In Game 1 of the 2002 West finals, the Lakers wasted no time showing Sacramento who the real kings were.

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On this date: Magic Johnson leads to upset over Trail Blazers

In 1991, Magic Johnson was determined to get the Lakers back to the NBA Finals, and it showed versus Portland in the West finals.

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Lakers send eighth pick in 2022 NBA Draft to Pelicans

As part of the Anthony Davis, what would've been the eighth pick in this year's NBA draft for the Lakers is going to the Pelicans.

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On this date: Showtime Lakers sweep their way to the NBA Finals

The 1982 Lakers reached the NBA Finals unscathed after sweeping George Gervin and the Spurs thanks to some strong individual performances.

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On this date: Kobe Bryant erupts to lead Lakers to sweep of Kings

On this date in 2001, Kobe Bryant had one of his more underrated games to help put away the pesky Sacramento Kings.

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Chargers 2022 schedule: Ranking Los Angeles’ opponents

Here’s a look at the Chargers' opponents, ranked from easiest to most challenging to gear you up for the new season.

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On this date: Shaquille O’Neal leads Lakers to upset over Seattle

In the 1998 Western Conference semis, Shaquille O'Neal feasted on the Seattle SuperSonics and led the Lakers to a surprising series win.

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Chargers’ 53-man roster projection following 2022 NFL draft

A look at the Los Angeles Chargers' new positional depth and what their regular season 53-man roster may look like in September.

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Darvin Ham, Adrian Griffin speak with Lakers about coaching job

The Lakers interviewed former Portland Trail Blazers coach Terry Stotts and former Golden State Warriors coach Mark Jackson in their search to replace Frank Vogel as head coach. Assistants Darvin Ham (Milwaukee) and Adrian Griffin (Toronto) have ...

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Mark Jackson interviewed for Lakers coaching job

Shams Charania: The Los Angeles Lakers have interviewed former Golden State Warriors coach Mark Jackson for their head coaching job, sources tell @TheAthletic @Stadium . Jackson is among the finalists for the Sacramento Kings head coach opening. ...

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Lakers interviewed Terry Stotts for head coaching job

Adrian Wojnarowski: The Lakers interviewed former Portland Trail Blazers coach Terry Stotts for the franchise's coaching job this week, sources tell ESPN. Stotts made the playoffs in eight straight seasons with Blazers, including two trips to ...

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On this date: Glen Rice gets scorching hot versus Trail Blazers

Sharpshooter Glen Rice helped the Lakers end the 1999 regular season with a bang versus one of their division rivals.

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On this date: A most painful Game 7 Finals loss for the Lakers

In 1969, the Lakers lost yet another Game 7 of the NBA Finals to the Celtics, and it was rife with melodrama and misfortune.

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Candace Parker’s long awaited matchup against former team is almost here

In her 13 seasons with the Sparks, Candace Parker averaged 16.9 points on 48.2% shooting, 8.6 rebounds and 3.9 assists. She led them to a championship in 2016, won two league MVP awards, was named rookie of the year in 2008 and defensive player of the year in 2020.

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Vince Carter didn’t know Tracy McGrady was his cousin before they got to the NBA

The Players' Tribune: We still can't believe @mrvincecarter15 didn't know Tracy McGrady was his cousin before they got to the @NBA. Watch Carter tell the story of how he met T-Mac to @QRich and @21Blackking on #Knuckleheads now. ...

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Parents 'disgusted' at having to fundraise £50k for Stockport school toilets

A ‘Toilet Totaliser’ has been displayed in the school hall for children to keep track of the money raised

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On this date: Mychal Thompson has game of his life in 1988 playoffs

On May 1, 1988, big man Mychal Thompson was unstoppable in a playoff game between the Lakers and the San Antonio Spurs.

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On this date: LeBron James returns from ankle injury

Last year, LeBron James suffered a badly sprained ankle, but after over a month of being out, he returned to make a run at another ring.

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On this date: Pau Gasol sends Lakers to second round of playoffs

On April 30, 2010, Pau Gasol made a game-winning shot to put away a young and very talented Oklahoma City Thunder team in the playoffs.

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On this date: Kobe Bryant sinks Phoenix Suns with game-winner

In 2006, Kobe Bryant hit perhaps his most iconic game-winning shot to down Steve Nash and the Phoenix Suns in the playoffs.

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On this date: Magic Johnson leads Lakers to NBA Finals as a rookie

On April 30, 1980, a rookie named Magic Johnson gave the Lakers the opportunity to play for the NBA world championship.

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On this date: Andrew Bynum has unique triple-double in playoffs

On April 29, 2012, Andrew Bynum staged a block party in the Lakers' playoff opener versus the Denver Nuggets.

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On this date: Lakers win first series of post-Shaquille O’Neal era

On April 28, 2008, the Lakers swept the Denver Nuggets and looked like title contenders for the first time since trading Shaquille O'Neal.

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On this date: Robert Horry sends Blazers home for the summer

On April 28, 2002, Robert Horry hit one of his patented game-winning 3-pointers to help the Lakers sweep the Blazers out of the playoffs.

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2022 NFL draft: Alex Katson’s final 7-round projections for Chargers

Find out how Chargers Wire's Alex Katson thinks the 2022 NFL draft will play out for Los Angeles.

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