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A quick reminder why D’Angelo Russell’s first Lakers’ stint ended in chaos (taking Nick Young down with him)

Remember the Nick Young taping incident? Now you will.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Feb 9, 2023

Russell Westbrook-D’Angelo Russell trade has been finalized

After months of speculation, the Lakers have finally traded Russell Westbrook and will be getting D'Angelo Russell and two other players.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Feb 9, 2023

Lakers trade Russell Westbrook to Jazz, acquire D'Angelo Russell from Timberwolves

LOS ANGELES — The Lakers dramatically changed the composition of their roster, trading Russell Westbrook to Utah in a three-team deal Wednedsay that will bring back former Lakers draft pick D’Angelo Russell from the Minnesota Timberwolves and also net guard Malik Beasley and forward Jared Vanderbilt from the Jazz.

Los Angeles Times · Feb 9, 2023

Madonna blames ‘ageism,’ ‘misogyny’ for remarks about her face; some fans don’t agree

LOS ANGELES — Madonna is clapping back at people who criticized her appearance at the 2023 Grammys on Sunday.

Los Angeles Times · Feb 8, 2023

'LA will miss you': Classical music world congratulates Gustavo Dudamel on NY move

LOS ANGELES — The classical music world is over the moon for Gustavo Dudamel after the Los Angeles Philharmonic director announced Tuesday that he will be leaving for the New York Philharmonic when his contract ends in 2026.

Los Angeles Times · Feb 8, 2023

How LeBron James claimed the NBA's scoring crown, step by step

LOS ANGELES — It's the largest compilation of greatest hits in professional basketball history, a road show unlike any that's come before.

Los Angeles Times · Feb 8, 2023

What NBA coaches have to say about LeBron James' career

LOS ANGELES — Throughout the season as LeBron James has closed in on the NBA's all-time scoring record, reporters have asked opposing coaches for their thoughts on James, who entered the NBA out of St. Vincent-St. Mary High in Akron, Ohio, at 18 years old.

Los Angeles Times · Feb 8, 2023

Kyrie Irving should feast on the Clippers’ defense in his Dallas Mavericks debut

Irving couldn't ask for a better matchup to start off his stint in Dallas

USA Today Sports Media Group · Feb 8, 2023

‘Not Dead Yet’ review: Gina Rodriguez plays an obituary writer who sees ghosts

An alternate title for the ABC comedy “Not Dead Yet” could have been “I See Dead People.” Such is the case for Nell (Gina Rodriguez), a young obit writer at a Los Angeles newspaper who is visited — tailed might be more accurate, and frequently annoyed — by the very…

Chicago Tribune · Feb 8, 2023

PHOTOS: Best images from the Thunder’s 133-130 win over the Lakers

Lots of good photos from this one as the Thunder come away with a win and the league celebrates LeBron James becoming the new all-time scoring leader.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Feb 8, 2023