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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: Kobe Bryant puts away the Rockets after a busy day

On this day in 2004, Kobe Bryant had an excellent all-around performance to help the Lakers eliminate the Rockets from the playoffs.

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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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Lakers guard Austin Reaves signs deal with Chinese sneaker company

The man nicknamed "Hillbilly Kobe" just got his first sneaker deal.

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Can Jerry West take his case against HBO to the Supreme Court? Or any court?

LOS ANGELES — It might have sounded like a bluff when Jerry West recently vowed to take his much-publicized battle with HBO "all the way to the Supreme Court."

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Lakers blaming pressure from Klutch Sports agency for Russell Westbrook trade?

Upon the urging of LeBron James and Anthony Davis, the franchise traded its championship depth for Russell Westbrook, yet the three stars still ended up with an extended vacation. After the season concluded, Davis said he would meet with James to ...

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Lakers are blaming LeBron, AD for their influence on personnel moves

Reportedly, the Lakers front office is blaming LeBron James and Anthony Davis for pressuring it to trade for Russell Westbrook.

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LeBron James congratulated Gary Payton II, who easily could’ve been his Lakers teammate, on playoff win

Like everyone else, he was impressed by Gary Payton II.

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SI:AM | The Jags Are on the Clock

And their rumored top choice might surprise you.

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Lakers have let go of a key member of their training staff

An important member of the Lakers' training staff is no longer with the team.

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Magic Johnson says Dr. Fauci and Dr. Ho helped him overcome HIV

Lakers legend Magic Johnson credited two of America's foremost HIV doctors and infection specialists for helping him live well with HIV.

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On this date: Kobe Bryant’s first Sports Illustrated cover appearance

In April of 1998, late Lakers legend Kobe Bryant appeared on the cover of Sports Illustrated for the first time while still a teenager.

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Shaquille O’Neal has clear coaching preference for Lakers

Shaquille O'Neal thinks one man is clearly the best candidate to become the Lakers' next head coach.

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Shaquille O’Neal wants Lakers to keep Russell Westbrook

The Lakers' legendary center from the late 1990s and early 2000s has some suggestions for their roster.

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Report: L.A.’s Front Office Blame LeBron and AD For Westbrook Trade

James and Davis, who advocated for Westbrook, are reportedly blamed internally for the Lakers’ tumultuous season.

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Lakers player season grades: Russell Westbrook

Our final analysis of Russell Westbrook's performance this season for the Lakers.

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On this date: Kobe Bryant sets playoff career high versus Kings

In Game 2 of the Lakers-Kings first-round playoff series in 2000, Kobe Bryant had one of his first great, memorable performances.

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The Lakers may have three top coaching candidates

There are three men who the Lakers may be zeroing in on as far as candidates to become their next head coach.

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Jerry West willing to take HBO to Supreme Court over “Winning Time”

Lakers Hall of Famer Jerry West continues to be mad about how he has been portrayed in the HBO series "Winning Time."

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Mike Bianchi: Hallelujah! Let us rejoice at the death of Nets, Lakers and NBA ‘super teams.’

Dearly Beloved,

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Russell Westbrook removes references of the Lakers, Rockets and Wizards from Instagram, keeps Thunder posts

Should OKC bring Russ home?

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HBO defends ‘Winning Time’ against Jerry West’s criticism of on-screen portrayal

NEW YORK — HBO would like to remind you — and Jerry West — that “Winning Time” is not a documentary.

Los Angeles Times

Jerry West on 'Winning Time' depiction: 'If I have to, I will take this all the way to the Supreme Court'

LOS ANGELES — Jerry West couldn't help himself.

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A player in a Russell Westbrook trade who would really help the Lakers

If or when the Lakers trade Russell Westbrook, there is one player they could get in return who would fill a couple of big needs.

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The Nets’ unprecedented sweep is the latest blow to player empowerment

Brooklyn was the preseason betting favorite to win the title.

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