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On this date: The first of several painful finals losses to Celtics

In April 1962, the Lakers lost Game 7 of the NBA Finals to the Boston Celtics, setting a precedent that haunted L.A. for decades.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Apr 18, 2022

Shaquille O’Neal blasts Lakers over how they fired Frank Vogel

Lakers legend Shaquille O'Neal dislikes how his old team handled the firing of Frank Vogel, and he had some choice words about it.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Apr 15, 2022

Rapoport: Rams seem like leaders to sign Odell Beckham Jr. but not a slam dunk

Ian Rapoport says he thinks the Rams are the leaders in the clubhouse to sign Odell Beckham Jr., but it's not a slam dunk

USA Today Sports Media Group · Apr 15, 2022

On this date: Kobe Bryant ends his career with a bang

In April 2016, Kobe Bryant turned his last game in the NBA into one of the greatest and most sentimental performances ever.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Apr 14, 2022

Debate Rages After Dodgers’ Decision to Pull Clayton Kershaw

Some fans didn’t like how the pitcher didn’t get a chance to potentially throw only the 24th perfect game in MLB history.

Sports Illustrated · Apr 13, 2022

Luke Kennard out for Play-In game against Timberwolves

Andrew Greif: Luke Kennard didn't make the trip to Minnesota, Ty Lue says. He's still rehabbing his hamstring. Source: Twitter @AndrewGreif What's the buzz on Twitter? Andrew Greif @ AndrewGreif Luke Kennard didn't make the trip to Minnesota, Ty Lue ...

USA Today Sports Media Group · Apr 12, 2022

Lakers’ Injuries Excuses Don’t Hold Up

Various Lakers have blamed a series of medical maladies for this season’s struggles. But the franchise has issues that run far deeper despite Frank Vogel’s firing.

Sports Illustrated · Apr 12, 2022

Malik Monk on Frank Vogel: ‘I love the man’

Michael Scotto: Lakers SG Malik Monk on Frank Vogel: "I love the man. He gave me a chance. This was the only team that called me in the offseason and gave me a chance. I have nothing bad to say about him. All praise goes to him. If it wasn't…

USA Today Sports Media Group · Apr 11, 2022

NBA Play-in Primer: One Big Question for Each Opening Matchup

The four playoff play-in games are set. How will each contest be decided?

Sports Illustrated · Apr 11, 2022

Rockies end Dodgers’ hex; Bud Black gets win No. 1,000

DENVER — One-thousand career victories as a manager is an impressive milestone, but the Rockies’ 9-4 victory over the Dodgers was no doubt a bigger deal for Bud Black.

Tribune News Service · Apr 10, 2022