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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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Former Lakers big man gives his coaching preference

Robert Sacre, a backup center for the Lakers several years ago, has a strong idea of who their next head coach should be.

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On this date: Jerry West hits long bomb against Knicks in NBA Finals

On April 29, 1970, Jerry West hit perhaps his most iconic clutch shot against the New York Knicks in the NBA championship series.

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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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Lakers have asked for permission to interview Darvin Ham

The Lakers have reportedly added a lesser-known but intriguing candidate to their head coaching search.

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Lakers’ desire to hire Quin Snyder as head coach is ‘serious’

It looks like the Lakers have zeroed in on one of their top coaching cadidates.

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LeBron James Reacts to Chris Paul’s Perfect Playoff Game

The Lakers star referred to Paul’s incredible performance as a “masterpiece.”

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Lakers receive permission to interview Bucks assistant Darvin Ham

LOS ANGELES — The Lakers have been given permission to interview Milwaukee Bucks assistant coach Darvin Ham, a person with knowledge of the situation confirmed to the Los Angeles Times Friday afternoon.

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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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